the main problem (to me) is that his muscles look more like cracks in a rock. notice how in the sprite on the left, not every muscle is connected by a line. It splits at some parts.
Also, it looks like you just made a huge arm and drew lines on it. Look at how the ref has the muscles protruding out of the arm (don't overdo it, though.)
Also, it looks like you just made a huge arm and drew lines on it. Look at how the ref has the muscles protruding out of the arm (don't overdo it, though.)