How many sets for bis?

[CipherLock]

Seeing a trend here yet?

I think you should record your progress with diet/weight/strength/size to help you determine what WORKS FOR YOU.

You see everything from 1 set to 12+ sets here and I believe each routine works for each of the people who swear by it.

Good luck on finding what works.

 

[SofaGeorge]

I do 5x5 incline dumbell curls
2x6 standing EZ bar curls
2x6-8 reverse grip (Scott) curls


Usually I like to finish with a couple sets of a 15-20 rep movement... but I've been hammering Scotts lately.

 

[Bullit]

I do 7 sets

5 x 5
2 x 8

Exactly same here.

 

[jerkbox]

one working set

yep

 

[witkowsd]

I also do the wrist roll-up - first wrist curls and then the roll-up by then I can't even move my arms -

 

[Boss101]

HST method one working set I'll choose between BB curls, preacher curls or incline DB curls. I find that I get a better pump from rows and chins then any curling movement.

 

[T-Rage]

The interesting thing regarding the 1 to 2 working sets compared to the 6 - 8 working sets is that the people who use 6 - 8 working sets may be able to get the same results with less working sets.

Some people may require that many sets (6 - 8) but I'm really curious if those that do 6 - 8 sets have ever tried doing less with no results and then went back up to more sets.

Lee Haney says it best.."Just touch em and move on".

 

[ANABOLICK1]

The interesting thing regarding the 1 to 2 working sets compared to the 6 - 8 working sets is that the people who use 6 - 8 working sets may be able to get the same results with less working sets.

Some people may require that many sets (6 - 8) but I'm really curious if those that do 6 - 8 sets have ever tried doing less with no results and then went back up to more sets.

Lee Haney says it best.."Just touch em and move on".

It's all about the intensity.

 

[ANABOLICK1]

I'm doing 1 DC style set at the moment. Previously I wasn't doing any.

I think they get enough work from chinups, pullups and rowing movements. They are a very small muscle, afterall.

Exactly. Most don't realize how much work the bis do during heavy back work. Bis are a relatively small muscle ..

 

[Exodus]

3 sets bicep
3 sets forearm......... and go home.

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