Can you guys help a girl out ?

[buffchic69]

Hello.

I'm hoping someone could shed some light on this for me-
currently I lift heavy 5x a week, training 1 body part 1 x a week.


I can't seem to lift any weight over 40 lbs. for my biceps. I always change the amount of weight I lift by 5 lbs every few weeks. but it all halted when I got up to 40 lbs. I like to change my weight amount around, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 lbs. but even if I add 2 lbs. to my currents 40's I can't curl the bar up even once ?

I am a big fan of changing my exercises, sets & reps too. beacuse I know that's important.

Am I being paranoid with this ? I mean will I continue to see progress with what I can lift, also by changing the weight around & reps, etc.

Or am I up for a big disapointment if I can't increase my weight ?

Thank You !!!!

 

[Madcow2]

Speaking quantitatively If 40 is you 1RM, your training cycle has you all the way down at 15 which is quite a bit < 50%. You are also only doing these once per week so there's a high probability of detraining going on. You can use CNS adaptation to your advantage. You might have to lower or even cut total volume in half but the higher frequency can be advantageous.

Of course the bigger issue is that the body doesn't respond (adapt) well to small scale isolation movements. Your bicepts will generally get bigger/stronger over the long term as a result of rowing and pulling (even squatting to a degree as this strengthens the rest of your structure and allows the bicepts to develop in line through more direct training). I'd focus more on putting weight on your bent row and chins for a while. Go back to bicepts and watch yourself blow past your old records.