When I look at any new figure I am looking for a "balance".

And YES, when I model or morph, I build the upper arms just as cylinders in the "T" pose.

Final collar-upper-lower-arms shape I only make with the arms lowered.

Poser 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, P8 and PPro2010, P9 and PP2012, P10 and PP2014 Game Dev
"Do not drive faster then your angel can fly"!