Monthly Measurements

In bodybuilding physiques that are classed as visually stunning are generally those regarded as being symmetrical and proportional - a state where there is an obvious balance between both sides of the body, where nothing looks out of place and everything seems to flow and taper into a harmonious whole (often referred to as the total package)

The best method, by far, to accurately determine where our individual body parts fall in terms of over symmetry and proportion is the tape measure.

Measuring the circumference of each body part will give an idea of where improvements need to be made, provided one is in reasonable shape and the individual muscles are able to be discerned - an excessive amount of fat will give a false indication of overall muscularity if taken into account when the measurements are taken - Bodybuilding.com

Measurement tips

1. Take all measurements before exercise

2. Take all measurements in a relaxed state

3. Don't pull the tape

4. Keep a diary

5. Measure both left and the right sides of the body. 

Right Bicep - 14.5 inches (-)

Right Bicep flexed - 16 inches (+.1)

Left Bicep - 14.4 inches (+.1)

Left Bicep flexed - 15.7 inches (-)
Chest - 40.3 inches (+.2)

Right Forearm - 12 inches (+.1)

Left Forearm - 12 inches (+.1)

Right Thigh - 23.4 inches (+.1)
Left Thigh - 23.2 inches (+.1)

Right Calf - 15 inches (-.2)
Left Calf - 15.2 inches (-.1)
Waist - 32 inches (+.6)
Hip - 35 inches (+1.2)
Shoulders - 47 inches (+.2)
Weight - 77.9kg (-2kg)

Notes - Bit of an up and down month. Weight is down due to having run out of my mass gaining protein powder, without that I'm down 1060 calories a day. Money money money!
Other than that, a lot of gains I'm happy about (Not including hip or waist, not sure what happened there) I let myself down over the past month with Calves and I'm now paying the price. I will now prioritize them over every other body part and work on them twice a week.
These gains are down to the 9 week Y3T regime I've just completed.


For a closer look at each workout I did in more detail check out the link below

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/y3t-neil-hill-9-week-hardcore-video-trainer.html


I recommend it to those who know they will see it though to the end! My post about Y3T will be up soon!