If this is true, it should be a real cause for self-examination and a challenge to reform and creativity for calisthenics. It's nothing short of nuts that another sport is doing so much better than it at its own job.

while we were playing Nintendo as kids they were on the rings working

Dont forget, they also do this shit for a living. They been doing gymnastics everyday, ever since they were a kid, so i guess that also adds up why they have huge arms.

It is the straight arm strength as you mentioned and the supination allows for you to feed your brachialis, which blows up the biceps as you get that deep muscle stronger.

The supinated grip doesn't only put stress on the biceps but equally or slightly more on the upper chest. Their physiques aren't unproportionate. Wear an outfit only showing your arms n shoulders and see how it makes the rest of your body look. It's like wearing baggy shorts but a compression shirt almost. (Some gymnasts are exceptions tho)

All good but worth mentioning so often in these discussions we look at the best of the best - typically Olympic medalists. Also what you said but to paraphrase about physique - we are also looking at people with genetics that favor their sport. Kind of like Michael Phelps abnormal physique that favors swimming.

Man you're so underrated you deserve a million subscribers

Alot of straight arm exercises you don't see people in gym doing that thx

Don't forget that these athletes are working from the age of 6 and they are training every day.

Hey bro, can you make a workout routine to look like a gymnastic ring specialist

but calisthenics triceps and back... man, fucking strong

Basically gymnast physique is better than steroids lmao

Very well put

Just watching those dudes makes my rotator cuffs scream surrender! Tapping out!