arms twice a week?

[Slyder190]

My arms are stuck at 16'. I'm currently "off". I just started training arms twice a week for a total of 6 six sets each for bi's and tri's each workout. What type of routine do most of you follow? I NEED bigger arms!

 

[diamonddiceclay]

1x a week for me

 

[gymtime]

Yup. Do them right and once a week is all you need.

 

[Stryc-9]

I have to follow the general consensus of the thread so far - once a week for blasting your arms is plenty!!

If it's mass your after - you can't beat the standard barbell curl....use enough weight that will allow you to crank out eight to ten reps with strict form - and then follow up immediately with a set of skull-crushers (french presses). Do three sets of these and your arms will feel like jelly.....I promise!!

I also like to do seated incline curls for my biceps (usually alternating so I can really concentrate on squeezing the peak)....and close-grip bench presses or close-grip pushups to polish off the triceps....

For a great arm routine - alternate one set of a bicep exercise with one set of a tricep exercise - with no (or very little) rest between the two sets....

 

[BronzedGoddess]

You are going to have to try both methods because what works for one person may not work for you. When I worked my arms together and 2x's a week I saw really nice improvements. Right now I'm only working them once a week; just to try something new and keep from becoming repetative, but as soon as I get my life organized and can devote my time and energy to lifting hard and eating right I'm going back to 2xs a week for arms...........Trial and error sweetie!

 

[FitnessFrk]

big arms come from big triceps. if you are training natural and doing chest 1x and back 1x week and arms (biceps and triceps) 2x a week that's hitting those muscles 3x a week IMO that's WAY to much. you may want to look at the quality of your training and of couse diet and rest.

 

[FitnessFrk]

I almost forgot to ask..do you squat ?

 

[Slyder190]

yes

Yes... I do squat.

 

[Mike P.T.]

do em once a week bro. thats all u need. stimulate the muscle hard. then let it rest and recuperate.

 

[MrMuscle]

just try different routines..different splits..different exercises..everybody is different..try it all..just dont forgett to train the rest of your body as well