Lee Priest is one of the most well-rounded bodybuilders of all time, but his arm development is what really made him a freak of nature. So, in the latest video posted on December 23rd, Lee shared a simple tip that anyone can use to make their arms look massive.<\/p>\n
Lee Priest is a true icon of bodybuilding\u2019s golden era, a \u201cGiant Killer\u201d who famously stood toe-to-toe with men nearly a foot taller and often came out on top. While he\u2019s known for his unfiltered personality, it\u2019s his physique that made him one of the most exciting bodybuilders in history. Lee\u2019s muscle density and incredible proportions played a key role in his exceptional competitive journey, while one of his strongest aspects was his arm size, specifically his biceps and forearms.<\/p>\n
Related: Lee Priest Reveals How to Achieve a Lat Pump During Back Training<\/a><\/p>\n Lee Priest\u2019s Tip for Massive Arms<\/p>\n Lee Priest had one universal tip for everyone who wants to make their arms look massive, regardless of age, and that is to diet down. While it might seem counterintuitive at first, Lee explained why it works so well. His main point is that cutting down makes you look shredded, making the muscle definition more prominent. As a result, the arms look bigger and better.<\/p>\n \u201cYou can get in shape and diet down. They look bigger because once your arm is lean, and if you see the bicep, tricep, and the definition, trust me, if your arm\u2019s 14 inches but ripped, it\u2019ll look like 17 inches. So that\u2019s one way you can just create the illusion. But the main thing is just train because I don\u2019t know how you train or what you\u2019re eating.\u201d<\/p>\n Lee Priest also touched on the topic of building muscle after the prime years and the challenges that come with it. While packing on multiple inches of muscle is possible at a younger age, Lee believes that getting in shape is the better route to take as the years stack on.<\/p>\n Get Fitter, Faster<\/p>\n Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n Please wait…<\/p>\n You’re In! Let’s Crush Your Fitness Goals Together<\/p>\n Expect expert-backed workouts, nutrition advice, the latest in strength sports, and a whole lot of motivation heading your way.<\/p>\n Subscribe Another Email<\/p>\n \u201cGenerally when you start getting 48-50 (years old) to gain 3 inches of muscle, unless you have great genetics like a Dexter Jackson<\/a> or a Ronnie Coleman or maybe even myself, it\u2019s really hard to start a growth phase then, but like I said, you can still train hard and just see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n Related: Lee Priest Shows How To Use Cable Crossovers for Better Chest Development<\/a><\/p>\n Lee Priest spoke from experience, as he shared a comparison between two guys. Specifically, he noted how the guy with a smaller, shredded arm could actually look better than a guy who boasts an arm that is larger in diameter but carries more fat tissue.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve seen guys with small arms but that are shredded, that look impressive just because they\u2019re shredded. If you had a guy who had a 19-inch arm who was sort of pudgy and fat and a guy who\u2019s got a 15-inch shredded arm, trust me, the shredded arm is going to look a lot better. \u201c<\/p>\n Lee Priest then talked about himself from his younger days. He said his arms reached about 24 inches when he was in the off season. When he got ready for shows and lost weight, his arms became smaller. However, because of the muscle definition, people actually believed that his arms grew in that period, which goes to prove that appearance is more important than size. Moreover, as he lost weight, his joints got smaller, which made his arms stand out even more.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s like when I was 285, remember? And I\u2019d start dieting down. My arm was 24 when I was 285 because it was fluid and fat, but I\u2019d lose 40 pounds. \u2018Oh, Lee. It looks like your arms have got bigger.\u2019 and I probably just lost two inches of them. But because the definition\u2019s coming in, the joints get smaller, so it appears to be jumping out more.\u201d<\/p>\n Check out the full video here:<\/p>\n