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pipes

What does pipes mean?

Slang for well-developed arm muscles, used like 'guns.'

"Look at the pipes on him after a bulk."

Origin

Gym slang comparing muscular arms to pipes; long used in bodybuilding.

Frequently asked questions

What does 'pipes' mean in the gym?
'Pipes' is slang for well-developed arm muscles, used much like 'guns.'
Why are arms called pipes?
Thick, muscular arms are likened to pipes because of their round, solid appearance.
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