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gettinlarger
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ok ... dude ...
twice is a week is too much for bis. and dont do back after bis. its useless.
twice is a week is too much for bis. and dont do back after bis. its useless.
Arms lagging behind, help
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louden_swain
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Always remember that the arm muscles (triceps and Biceps) are small muscles and are easy to overtrain. Train them really intense with lower sets (5-7) for each muscle group in the arm and see what happens. Remember, you use your arms on all pressing and pulling movements.
gettinlarger said:
I'm with you on that working the bis twice a week is too much but I don't think working bis after back is uselss. For the past couple weeks I've worked my bis after back and tris after chest with 5 days between same bodyparts and have had great results. Just my experience.
Lay your foundation first. Hit compound movements that use your arms as secondary muscles. Bench press, barbell rows, dips, chins, pull ups, etc... Big arms are made over time...lots of time.
Remember that the tricep makes up the majority of the arm size anyway...so blast them in a big way.
What is your age, body weight, measurements, etc...
My arms look a little thin (to me) but they are very very long.
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Remember that the tricep makes up the majority of the arm size anyway...so blast them in a big way.
What is your age, body weight, measurements, etc...
My arms look a little thin (to me) but they are very very long.
B True
Doktor Bollix
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Once I added direct grip training and forearm work twice a week, I put noticeable mass on my bi's in a (relatively) short time just by sticking to compound exercises. I'm not sure why that is, but they were obviously a weak link in the chain.
Weighted dips rule.
Weighted dips rule.
Age-22
weight-185
height-5'9''
arms-14''
neck-16''
calves -15.5''
chest-41''
forearms-11.75''
thigh- 24.75''
body-fat- ? I can see my abs but not really defined.
I really don't want big 20''arms, a solid 16'' would be great. The rest of my body I am very happy with and don't really want much more growth but more ripped, maybe a smaller chest. My chest looks to big on my body frame, especially with my small arms.
also my arms are very long, thats part of the problem, but something I can't change.
weight-185
height-5'9''
arms-14''
neck-16''
calves -15.5''
chest-41''
forearms-11.75''
thigh- 24.75''
body-fat- ? I can see my abs but not really defined.
I really don't want big 20''arms, a solid 16'' would be great. The rest of my body I am very happy with and don't really want much more growth but more ripped, maybe a smaller chest. My chest looks to big on my body frame, especially with my small arms.
also my arms are very long, thats part of the problem, but something I can't change.
Long arms are good for a lot. They look really big...when they get really big.
I hate to tell you this, but I believe that the rest of your body will have to get bigger before your arms will catch up. I know, it does not make any sense...but it is a general observation. You don't see many guys with 20" arms and small everywhere else.
What have you tried in the gym to make them grow?
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I hate to tell you this, but I believe that the rest of your body will have to get bigger before your arms will catch up. I know, it does not make any sense...but it is a general observation. You don't see many guys with 20" arms and small everywhere else.
What have you tried in the gym to make them grow?
B True
T
The Shadow
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inclines
Preachers
Concentration
French press
close grip bench
kick backs
2 all out sets per exercise ONCE per week
Throw in reverse curls
forearm curls and grip training on arms or back day
Preachers
Concentration
French press
close grip bench
kick backs
2 all out sets per exercise ONCE per week
Throw in reverse curls
forearm curls and grip training on arms or back day
Cornholio: Do you do your preacher curls with a dbell or a bar or an ez curl bar?
How steep of an incline do you suggest?
Why french press over skull krushers? Done with a bar, dbell, ez curl bar?
How close is your grip on the close grips?
Can you tell I am planning my plan of attack for my next contest...lol.
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How steep of an incline do you suggest?
Why french press over skull krushers? Done with a bar, dbell, ez curl bar?
How close is your grip on the close grips?
Can you tell I am planning my plan of attack for my next contest...lol.
B True
