The Gun Show

1 Year In The Life Of Nick Jonas’ Bulging Biceps

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It’s no secret that Nick Jonas has been getting in shape over the past few years. It’s only recently that he’s grown more confident and started showing off his bulging muscles. Over the weekend, the Jonas Brothers released a behind-the-scenes look at their photo shoot for OUT magazine that got everyone talking about Nick’s gun show. So we thought we’d look back on the year in a life of Nick’s growing biceps (and incredibly ripped body).

May 07, 2012: Strolling through SoHo

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Nick’s biceps make a brief appearance while strolling along the streets of New York City with his brother Joe. This appearance was brief and nondescript.

July 07, 2012: Hailing a cab

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After a brief appearance in May, the biceps went unnoticed as the focus returned to one of Nick’s other assets. The biceps needed a new game plan moving forward.

Aug. 09, 2012: Playing baseball in Central Park

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The late summer month proved to be a good time to make a proper debut. Playing baseball gave his biceps a chance to show off their range and appeal: bulging (above), long and lean (below).

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Sept. 05, 2012: Getting into a car in West Hollywood

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With the weather changing, it was important for the biceps to move west so they could remain uncovered for another few months, like here, seen getting into Nick’s car.

Oct. 11, 2012: Strolling around NYC

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Fall proved to be a challenging time for Nick’s arms. They were still growing in size but unable to show off their progress. Instead they had to show off their fashionable side and act as clothing hangers.

Dec. 01, 2012: Performing at the Jingle Bell Ball

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Finally, the concert gave the biceps room to breathe after a few months buried beneath wool and denim jackets.

Jan. 04, 2013: Shopping in Hollywood

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After a all-too-brief appearance in December, Nick’s biceps went back into hiding. They were spotted wearing flannel – clearly attempting a lumberjack look. Though they failed to grab the media’s attention until…

April 14, 2013: Ponging at the GUESS Party

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Finally it was warm again. Coachella weekend gave the biceps a chance to come bursting out of winter. Fully toned and ready to go, they made their debut at a ping pong game sponsored by GUESS. Guess what all the eyes were focused on.

June 06, 2013: Brunching in New York City

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It was finally warm again in the Big Apple, which meant that Nick’s biceps could start making regular appearances, like, at brunch.

July 05, 2013: Double dating with Joe Jonas

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Having done a few brunches alone, Nick thought it was a good idea to go on a double date with his brother Joe. However, Nick didn’t realize the double date was with his own biceps. (No woman was getting in the way of their man.)

July 23, 2013: Appearing on Watch What Happens Live

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Nick and his brothers stopped by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to talk about all things pop. Of course, the youngest brother’s biceps was ready to go: fist-bumping, air-pumping and being a hunky guest.

Aug. 11, 2013: Performing at the Teen Choice Awards

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If people weren’t talking about Nick’s biceps yet, they were now. The TCA showed off what made the drummer so good at banging those drums. The biceps would later take over Tumblr and teen girl gay fantasies everywhere.

Aug. 15, 2013: Honoring Kidd Kraddick

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His biceps supported Nick and his brothers during a memorial service for the late American radio host, Kidd Kraddick, who died two weeks earlier due to heart failure.

Aug. 17, 2013: Playing a charity soccer game

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Knowing that the rest of Nick’s body was getting jealous, his biceps stepped back and let his thighs do all the work during a charity soccer game. It was them giving back to the rest of his assets.

Sept. 05, 2013: Attending New York Fashion Week

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On the first day of New York Fashion Week, Nick and his arms decided to class things up with a suave double-breasted suit that molded around his body. The biceps and Nick never looked so slick.

Sept. 06, 2013: Shooting an OUT magazine spread

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After working all year to get in shape, Nicks’ biceps made their biggest splash yet: As Wolverine 2.0 in a photo shoot for an upcoming issue of OUT magazine. The biceps even convinced Nick’s beard to make an appearance so get the maximum scruffy effect. The results were delightful, sending the internet into an uproar on a weekend normally dominated by Rafael Nadal’s tight shorts at the U.S. Open.

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