Top 10 Biggest Biceps in The World [Best Natural Arms]

Showing off big biceps is every man’s dream as they are considered a symbol of strength and masculinity. However, they don’t really add to your arm’s functionality or power. Still, men (and even women) are crazy for bigger biceps. So, we are going to feature the top 10 biggest biceps in the world in this post.

Top 10 Biggest Biceps in The World:

The fascination for biceps is one of the sole reasons why people take so long to work on their arms in gyms. Bodybuilding legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman are the top inspirations for people wanting monstrous biceps but there are people who have bigger guns than these two legends.

Note: In this post, we are going to cover the bodybuilders with the best and the biggest biceps in the world. However, we will not include builders who get site-enhancement substances like Synthol, PMMA, etc, injected into their biceps or people who have naturally big but unshaped biceps to keep the competition fair.

1. Greg Kovacs (25-27 Inches):

Greg Kovacs was a Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder. Standing at 6 feet 4 and weighing 330 pounds, he was the largest professional bodybuilder in the latter half of the 1990s. During the prime of his career, his biceps reportedly measured at around 27 inches.

However, the usual recorded size of his biceps was 25 inches. His chest was 70 inches and his legs were measured at 35 inches. The off-season weight of Kovacs was a whopping 420 pounds. In 2005, Kovacs retired from competitive bodybuilding to focus on his other ventures and competitive coaching.

Unfortunately, the Canadian legend passed away on November 22, 2013, at the age of just 44.

2. Roelly Winklaar (24 Inches):

Roelly Winklaar a.k.a The Beast is a Dutch IFBB professional bodybuilder who has monstrous biceps of 24 inches. The conditioning of his arms with separation and lines makes him an ideal contender for the second spot on this list. He also has some of the best triceps in the sport.

He once revealed in an interview that his biceps didn’t grow as quickly as his triceps. Winklaar had to put a lot of effort into his arms to make the belly of his biceps rise up and achieve a perfectly toned shape. The winner of the 2018 Arnold Sports Festival, Australia is one of the greatest bodybuilders of the modern era.

3. Phil Heath (23-24 Inches):

Phil Heath is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and a modern-day legend. Famously called “The Gift,” Heath won the Mr. Olympia titles seven times consecutively from 2011 to 2017. During the peak of his career, his biceps of Phil Heath were measured at 24 inches.

However, the usual size of his arms was 23 inches. His biceps are not only an attraction because of their size but also due to their incredibly chiseled shape and definition. Heath is widely noted for his exceptional genetic potential and his biceps are a standout feature of his gigantic yet sculpted physique.

4. Ronnie Coleman (22.5-24 Inches):

Ronnie Coleman is a bodybuilding name that doesn’t need any introduction. The American retired professional bodybuilder is one of the greatest of all time. He won the Mr. Olympia title a record eight times and broke Arnold Schwarzenegger’s record of winning the prestige seven times.

Coleman is best known for his impressive physique highlighted by excellently shaped biceps that measure 24 inches during off-season when he weighed a whopping 315-330 lbs. However, when he cut the pounds to get under 300 lbs to appear on stage, his biceps were measured at around 22.5 to 23 inches.

5. Sergio Oliva (22.5-24 Inches):

Sergio Oliva, popularly called “The Myth,” is one of the legends in bodybuilding. Born on July 04, 1941, in Cuba, Oliva won three Mr. Olympia titles consecutively in 1967, 1968, and 1969. His biceps were measured at 24 inches during the peak of his career but the size later declined to 22.5 inches.

Oliva was best known for his exceptional physique, balanced proportions, unmatched charisma, and his jaw-dropping arms. He achieved all of this with a strict and rigorous training regimen. He was one of the first bodybuilders to combine traditional weightlifting with specialized bodybuilding techniques.

6. Flex Wheeler (22-24 Inches):

Flex Wheeler a.k.a “The Sultan of Symmetry” is a retired American professional bodybuilder. Despite never winning the Mr. Olympia title, he is considered one of the greatest of his era. Wheeler won the IFBB Arnold Classic the-then record four times between 1993 and 2000.

During the peak of his career, Flex Wheeler had a biceps size of 24 inches which declined to 22 inches in the later years. Unfortunately, his career was cut short due to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a form of kidney disease. He retired from competitions in 2003 and also underwent a partial leg amputation in October 2019.

7. Bill Pettis (23.25 Inches):

Bill Pettis is the next bodybuilding icon on our list of the biggest biceps in the world. Pettis competed with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbo and had biceps bigger than all of them. During his prime years, Bill Pettis had biceps measuring 23.25 inches.

Once capable of doing 100kg bicep curls, Pettis didn’t have a good life after his bodybuilding career was over. He reportedly became a drunkard, drug addict, and homeless. In September 2016, Pettis was found dead near a creek in Pennsylvania at the age of 69.

8. Mike Matarazzo (23 Inches):

Mike Matarazzo got the nickname “Big Guns” due to his monstrous biceps measuring 23 inches. The retired American IFBB professional bodybuilder had some of the biggest arms during his career. Unfortunately, his career had an abrupt ending due to health issues.

The owner of a highly aesthetic body, Matarazzo passed away at the age of just 48 in 2014. He will always be remembered for his massive biceps, sculpted calves, and excellent showmanship.

9. Lou Ferrigno (22.5-23 Inches):

Lou Ferrigno is another legendary name on our list of the biggest biceps in the world. He is one of the most successful players of the sport having won two Mr. Universe titles and winning two Mr. Olympia runner-ups. The Italian-American star had biceps measuring between 22.5 to 23 inches throughout his career.

Due to his humongous physique, Ferrigno was offered the role of “Hulk” in the pre-VFX era of Hollywood. He appeared in the CBS series The Incredible Hulk from 1977 to 1982.

10. Arnold Schwarzenegger (22 Inches):

The ultimate name on our list is someone who hardly ever leaves a list related to bodybuilding, Arnold Schwarzenegger. The “GOAT” of bodybuilding had an excellent physique that helped him win the Mr. Olympia title the-then record seven times. During his peak, Arnold Schwarzenegger had biceps measuring 22 inches.

This spot is also shared by some other bodybuilding greats like Lee Priest, Kai Greene, Flex Lewis, and others who also have a bicep size of 22 inches. However, none would come closer to the aesthetics of Arnold’s muscles and fan-following around the world.

Honorable Mentions: Moustafa Ismail:

Moustafa Ismail is the person with the biggest biceps in the world. In 2012, he won the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest biceps measuring a whopping 31 inches, a feat never achieved by anyone before. However, his award was revoked later when he got accused of injecting Synthol in his biceps.

Amidst the controversy, Ismail went to Japan to undergo testing and clear his name. He underwent a full-body MRI scan and an ultrasound on his upper arms. The doctors gave him a clean chit as they reportedly “didn’t find any signs of implants, drug use or intravenous tampering—clearing Mo of any wrongdoing.”

There are some other names who have massive biceps, bigger than some of the names mentioned above, but they didn’t make it to the list due to injecting Synthol, PMAA, and other enhancing substances. Romario Dos Santos Alves (30 inches), Arlindo De Souza (29 inches), Gregg Valentino (28 inches), and Manfred Hoeberl (26 inches) are some names that many bodybuilding fans remember for having monstrous biceps but they are oil-induced.

Final Thoughts:

That’s it for this guide ranking the biggest biceps in the world that are built without any site-injective substances and only with sheer protein (and some steroids). Here’s a quick recap of the list:

1. Greg Kovacs
2. Roelly Winklaar
3. Phil Heath
4. Ronnie Coleman
5. Sergio Oliva
6. Flex Wheeler
7. Bill Pettis
8. Mike Matarazzo
9. Lou Ferrigno
10. Arnold Schwarzenegger

If you have any doubts or suggestions, feel free to use the comments section.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the biggest biceps:

Who has the biggest biceps in the world?:

Egyptian man Moustafa ‘Mo’ Ismail is the person with the biggest biceps in the world. His biceps measure a whopping 31 inches and this earned him the the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest biceps. He claimed that he achieved the feat by eating 3000 grams of protein a day and doing 400-pound curls.

Who has the biggest biceps in the world naturally?:

Greg Kovacs, the late Canadian IFBB professional bodybuilder, had the biggest biceps in the world naturally. His biceps were measured at 25 to 27 inches. Roelly Winklaar, Phil Heath, Ronnie Coleman, and Sergio Oliva are placed second with a biceps size of 24 inches.

What is the biggest natural bicep size?:

The biggest natural bicep size is 20 inches which is still rare but achievable. 16 to 17 inches is the normal bicep size that one can attain with the proper training protocol, exercises, nutrition, and rest. There are several bodybuilders who has biceps measuring between 16 to 20 inches naturally.

How big of biceps does The Rock have?:

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a reported biceps size of 21 inches. The Hollywood star calls his biceps “Thunder Cookies” and states that the “key to success is through working past failure is where the magic happens.” He had an incredible physique even when he was a part of the WWF/E.