5x5 DOESN"T Work For Biceps!!

[Vortexx]

Lee Priest claims to do (16-20) sets for arms (8-6) reps. They aint exactly small....

 

[Debaser]

I think we really need to get rid of this mentality on a "logical" training board. Really, do you think you have the capability to get Lee Priest's arms? He's a genetic superfreak, with a genetic disposition to grow even larger arms than his superfreakiness would allow. Plus he does huge amounts of gear. Why would you even give a shit about what he does for arms?

You can grow big arms by not doing ANY isolation movements. Biceps are worked hard in close grip chins, and rowing movements. Triceps are worked in the dip/bench.

 

[SofaGeorge]

Nelson Montana made a very interesting observation regarding barbell curls... they aren't full range of motion unless you keep your elbows back (behind your torso.)

This is why steep incline dumbell curls work so well. The elbow is way back.

My question to you:

Are your elbows back on your 5 x 5 barbell curls?

If not - that might explain your lack of gains.