Enough for biceps?

[TheBandit]

Heres my current bicep routine...what do you guys think?

Standing Barbell Curl: 4 sets
Dumbell Curl: 3 sets
Preacher Curl: 3 sets

Thanks

 

[pstagg]

Depends on a host of factors.

What is your experience level?

How happy are you with your current results?

Are you making progress?

 

[GenetiKing]

Yes, it does depend on a lots of different variables but regardless, I would never go over 6 sets for biceps. They are a relatively small muscle group and cannot respond to the higher volume. Personally, I do 2 sets of 3 exercises, each set to total failure.

However, I'm not a "hardgainer" and I make progress with 6 sets for bi's. If you are naturally skinny and have a hard time gaining any kind of weight, you should be doing less than 6 sets for bi's but each set should always be taken to complete concentric failure.

Good luck.

 

[JG1]

I'd cut the total sets down to 5-6, and hit failure each set.

 

[gymtime]

Might want to also keep in mind strict form on your curls. A lot of guys swing the db or bar up, especially on those last couple reps.

 

[bigmag]

I personally do 10-12 sets for bi's but I'm a hargainer like what Genetiking was reffering to. If you're a beginner I'd suggest what the rest of these fella's are talking about 5-6 sets taken to failure. If you're a little more experienced but not a hard gainer I'd suggest about 9 sets.

 

[MonStar1023]

Standing Barbell Curl: 4 sets
Dumbell Curl: 3 sets
Preacher Curl: 3 sets

In my personal opinion and what has personally worked well for me that looks fine. I dont see anything wrong with the routine that you're following right now. Barbell curls are a great massbuilder for your bis, dumbbell curls work well too, and preacher curls finish off your bis. Routine looks solid way to stick to the basics!

 

[TheBandit]

ok thanks guys...thats a little weird that 6 sets for biceps is good enough? If I dropped to 2 sets each would that be enough? It seems a little low. BTW I'm 14, been bbing for a year, 5'11 195. Definitely not a hardgainer

 

[bigmag]

ok thanks guys...thats a little weird that 6 sets for biceps is good enough? If I dropped to 2 sets each would that be enough? It seems a little low. BTW I'm 14, been bbing for a year, 5'11 195. Definitely not a hardgainer

if you dropped two sets that would be enough!!!

 

[The mann]

that's almos exactly what i do,and i got good results.put your energy into two moves and you'll be fine.sometimes throw a third exercise in there but don't hurt the bi, it's a small muscle.doesn't take much to stmulate that little fucker....hahahah...