BIG ARMS are cool...How did you get them?
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SteelEntity
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yeah doing hammer preachers really gave me a nice a peak.
poopypants
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I cant vote... my choice is genetics 
My arms are my least worked body part and still stand out more then anything else....
My arms are my least worked body part and still stand out more then anything else....
RenegadeRows
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I cant vote... my choice is genetics
My arms are my least worked body part and still stand out more then anything else....
x2.
SteelEntity
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I cant vote... my choice is genetics
My arms are my least worked body part and still stand out more then anything else....
Maybe you over work everything else
poopypants
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no always had good sized well defined peaks on my arms that have continued to stay ahead of everything else. I def dont over work others, cause I still make good gains for them in strength and size.... its just a matter of genetics... used to be annoying till everything else started to catch up, not so bad now.Maybe you over work everything else
tl77
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MakaveliThaDon
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Do you have the link to that article? I just wanna read the entire thing, it interests me....
Thixotrope
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Just once
datBtrue
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Just the abstract...but someone posted a great article Manipulating Dietary Cholesterol for Optimum Muscle Growth by Dharkam, originally posted on Meso which incorporates two of Riechman's studies in the discussion. Invalid Link Removed
Its a good quick read.
datBtrue
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As a prelude to the film's memorable, comic egg-eating contest scene, Dragline bets on his boy Luke: "He can eat busted bottles and rusty nails, any damned thing." Luke boldly wagers that he can eat fifty hard-boiled eggs in one hour. [The number 50 becomes significant - since there are 50 prisoners' souls and 50 eggs, Luke's ingesting of the eggs parallels Christ's taking upon himself the sins of the world and bringing about a rebirth. Eggs, the celebration of Easter, and the resurrection are symbolically tied together.] The men exuberantly bet against him, disbelieving that he can perform the miracle without throwing up: "Fifty eggs gotta weigh a good six pounds...A man's gut can't hold that. They'll swell up and bust him open....They're gonna kill him." Remarkably, Luke takes the challenge - it's raining and the activity will pass the time: "It be somethin' to do." After a period of preparatory training, stretching his stomach's skin to make room for the eggs ("What we gotta do is stretch that little ol' belly of yours. Get all this stuff out of the way. Them eggs are coming down!"), and eating speed tests, Luke is about ready. He sits on his top bunk with a towel draped over his head [another Christ image].
Dragline readies the crowd for the contest: "All right. Stand back you pedestrians, this ain't no automobile accident." As Luke's trainer, he peels the eggs before they are eaten, arguing that Luke doesn't have to peel his own eggs within the hour limit: "When it comes to the law, nothin' is understood...I'm his official egg-peeler. That's the law!" The big event begins with Luke's entrance, the removal of his shirt, and his kneeling down in front of the men who surround a table in front of him. One of the convicts observes how quickly Luke pops each egg in his mouth: "He's gonna lose a finger eatin' eggs like that." After 32 eggs, Luke's bloated stomach bows out: "Just like a ripe watermelon that's about to bust itself open." Some of the men bet against him as Luke anoints his forehead with water. Dragline, with Luke in cahoots with him, encourages everyone to wager everything against Luke: "I wanna hear from some big money men. Where's all the high rollers?" Society Red (J.D. Cannon) replies that everything has been bet: "I believe you've got it all, Dragline. Every cent in camp is riding."
As time is running out, and Luke approaches the elusive goal of 50 eggs, Dragline coaxes him on: "Just nine more between you and everlastin' glory...Just little ol' eggs. They pigeon eggs, that's all." The men mimic his chewing action. Up until the last second, it is uncertain whether he has swallowed the last egg. After his winning victory, Luke is laid out on a table strewn with egg shells. The men quickly forget about him and abandon him after using him for their own amusement. Luke is left alone - from an overhead shot, his arms are outstretched, his legs are crossed at the ankle, his eyes are closed, and his head is tilted toward the left - [a symbolic Christ-like crucifixion pose]. An enigmatic grin crosses his face.
Dragline readies the crowd for the contest: "All right. Stand back you pedestrians, this ain't no automobile accident." As Luke's trainer, he peels the eggs before they are eaten, arguing that Luke doesn't have to peel his own eggs within the hour limit: "When it comes to the law, nothin' is understood...I'm his official egg-peeler. That's the law!" The big event begins with Luke's entrance, the removal of his shirt, and his kneeling down in front of the men who surround a table in front of him. One of the convicts observes how quickly Luke pops each egg in his mouth: "He's gonna lose a finger eatin' eggs like that." After 32 eggs, Luke's bloated stomach bows out: "Just like a ripe watermelon that's about to bust itself open." Some of the men bet against him as Luke anoints his forehead with water. Dragline, with Luke in cahoots with him, encourages everyone to wager everything against Luke: "I wanna hear from some big money men. Where's all the high rollers?" Society Red (J.D. Cannon) replies that everything has been bet: "I believe you've got it all, Dragline. Every cent in camp is riding."
As time is running out, and Luke approaches the elusive goal of 50 eggs, Dragline coaxes him on: "Just nine more between you and everlastin' glory...Just little ol' eggs. They pigeon eggs, that's all." The men mimic his chewing action. Up until the last second, it is uncertain whether he has swallowed the last egg. After his winning victory, Luke is laid out on a table strewn with egg shells. The men quickly forget about him and abandon him after using him for their own amusement. Luke is left alone - from an overhead shot, his arms are outstretched, his legs are crossed at the ankle, his eyes are closed, and his head is tilted toward the left - [a symbolic Christ-like crucifixion pose]. An enigmatic grin crosses his face.
Xodus
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datBtrue
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Yeah I love this movie too.
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Captain: What we've got here is failure to communicate.
Some men, you just can't reach.
So you get what we had here last week -- which is the way he wants it.
Well, he gets it.
And I don't like it anymore than you men.
Some men, you just can't reach.
So you get what we had here last week -- which is the way he wants it.
Well, he gets it.
And I don't like it anymore than you men.
Xodus
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jmh80
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For me - genetics give me the peak on my biceps that makes them look bigger than they are (measurement-wise).
Other than that - I split out biceps and triceps on their own day (away from combining with chest/back).
I think that (along with Bobo's training routine) has really helped.
Other than that - I split out biceps and triceps on their own day (away from combining with chest/back).
I think that (along with Bobo's training routine) has really helped.
Kristofer68SS
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i want 16s
I got small joints so atleast it makes my arms look bigger...
I am with you there. My wrists are like a womans. Sad actually.
i think i measured like 6.5" diameter. sad.........
Nemesis RR
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Get the right parents. I have big biceps and I always thought they were the product of not working them a lot and so they were recovering. I then realized both my parents have big arms and they never work out with weights (not overweight either). Now my 8 year old daughter has big arms as well and she is lean from soccer.
dsade
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Very helpful. So how does one go about getting the right parents when they are, say, 24 years old?
SteelEntity
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Kristofer68SS
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i have tried it all......including deadlifts and squats........
the only time my arms got bigger was when i was on......
I may need a special program suited for my slackin ass arms.
the only time my arms got bigger was when i was on......
I may need a special program suited for my slackin ass arms.
Nightwanderer
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I have an arm size issue too, no matter how hard I try, the third one always seems like it could be bigger, even though it's huge and my gf says if it got any bigger she'd be afraid of it.
Kristofer68SS
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brandoppsx
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LMFAO! Damn *grabs sides in pain* I laughed so hard at this post that I almost ended up with coffee all over my desk and computer...oh man, that's funny.
"What do you want for dinner honey?"
"Dinner? What's that? I'm on meal 5 right now, make me some steak and sweet potatoes!"
*picks up weights and starts screaming like a wild man*
AnonyMoose
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hit the tris hard - i mean hard. then make sure you are getting a balance between inner and outer bicep by using both wide and close grip curls. i'm not one for concentrated curls - i try to hit the whole muscle from different angles.
start your reps clean always and only cheat if you have to near the end of the set. but when i say cheat - only enough so that you can control the weight.
and lastly - i do both bi's and tri's together on arm days. i don't break each with another body part. seems to work great for me.
start your reps clean always and only cheat if you have to near the end of the set. but when i say cheat - only enough so that you can control the weight.
and lastly - i do both bi's and tri's together on arm days. i don't break each with another body part. seems to work great for me.
SteelEntity
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if anyone has not tried doing tri - bis supersets then go for it. It is probably the best way to get your arms to grow.
JBsharp
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My arms used to be one of my weaker body parts, but I have been able to bring them up quite a bit. I change my arm routine about every other workout ( I do both bis and tris on the same day), switching between different types of concentration curls, and mass movements.
But i think the one thing that really made my arms grow was at the end of each workout I would do about 4-5 sets with high rep, low weight. The goal is to get the biggest pump possible at the end of the workout. I would do something like preacher curls with about 15-20 reps each set (or to failure, sometimes I would get as high as 25 reps). Then for my tris I would do over head cable extensions, same # of reps and sets. It felt awesome, and i think really helped my arms grow to be one of my better body parts now.
But i think the one thing that really made my arms grow was at the end of each workout I would do about 4-5 sets with high rep, low weight. The goal is to get the biggest pump possible at the end of the workout. I would do something like preacher curls with about 15-20 reps each set (or to failure, sometimes I would get as high as 25 reps). Then for my tris I would do over head cable extensions, same # of reps and sets. It felt awesome, and i think really helped my arms grow to be one of my better body parts now.
timmmah
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For mass gains in any muscle group: heavy weight-less reps. Also don't forget that your muscles grow when you rest, not when you push for that last set in a 2 hour arm workout, that's when definition is developed. give your bi's and tri's 3-4 days off after a day of heavy weight, and don't do both muscle groups on the same day. Bi's and hammies on tues, bi's and back on fri. tri's and chest on mon. tri's and quad's on thurs. for example.
timmmah
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THE LONG HEAD OF THE TRICEPS AND THE PEAK OF THE BICEPS ARE COMPOSED OF FAST TWITCH MUSCLE FIBERS, THESE ARE THE PRIMARY "SIZE" MUSCLE GROUPS OF THESE AREAS.
Everyone who's familiar with fiber type training knows that fast-twitch muscle fibers require heavy weight and low reps. What a lot of trainees fail to do, however, is employ multiple sets of these low reps. Two to three sets of 4-6 reps just doesn't incur much growth, but the next ten sets of 4-6 reps sure does the trick.
Also, a protein shake of at least 35 grams of protein needs to be consumed within 30 minutes of a workout. diet is of the utmost importance in strength training, 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight per day is needed for big muscle gains. sorry bout the capital letters, I wasn't trying to make a bold statement, my caps lock was on and I dont look at the screen when i type cause I suck at typing, but not at giving advice, thank you.:woohoo::woohoo::clap2:
Everyone who's familiar with fiber type training knows that fast-twitch muscle fibers require heavy weight and low reps. What a lot of trainees fail to do, however, is employ multiple sets of these low reps. Two to three sets of 4-6 reps just doesn't incur much growth, but the next ten sets of 4-6 reps sure does the trick.
Also, a protein shake of at least 35 grams of protein needs to be consumed within 30 minutes of a workout. diet is of the utmost importance in strength training, 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight per day is needed for big muscle gains. sorry bout the capital letters, I wasn't trying to make a bold statement, my caps lock was on and I dont look at the screen when i type cause I suck at typing, but not at giving advice, thank you.:woohoo::woohoo::clap2:
Good Shepherd
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Guys, the truest thing I ve ever heard and put into practice, is that if you want arm growth pick up heavy stuff- plain and simple.
You certainly always see the the guy who does nothing but curls and has no arm growth.....
You certainly always see the the guy who does nothing but curls and has no arm growth.....
SteelEntity
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Timmah, don't ever talk like you are 100% sure about anything, because no one is. My arms blew up doing the exact opposite of what you have said. Everyone has there own opinion and everyone reacts vastly different to forms of exercise.
For example, that split you mentioned would not work for me at all, I have tried something similar. For my neighbor it may do wonders.
SteelEntity
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again 2g of protein per lb is not needed... it is what ppl think they need. Need and bodybuilding should never be in the same sentence. I am not trying to cut you down here its just you come off as if what you say is written in stone.
BlackSheep
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I don't know if this was mentioned before but, I have always wanted bigger arms (we all do) and I have tried it ALL over the course of the last ten years of training. I wont go into great detail about different training principles cause I'm sure ( I hope) we're all fairly versed in these things.
What I will say is this: variety is absolutely necessary to force continued progress in training any muscle but especially the upper arm.
With that said I have never had problems "growing" my arms using that simple principal. Most routines will work unless it's just some outlandish program so try them ALL to see what works best for you individually. I will ad that the two best mass building movements for arms "for me" have been weighted close hand pull-ups for bi's and for tri's weighted dips or close grip bench.
I also have enjoyed good growth using the "heavy/light" method in my arm training for cycles of 4-6weeks. The title is pretty self explanatory but I'll give a brief overview here. First move would be along the lines of Barbell curls at 85%1 repp max performed for 6-8 repps and 4 sets followed by something like dumbbell supps at 70%1repp max performed for 15repps at 4 sets. Then another Heavy set this one (I usually have to go a little lighter than 85% because by now fatigue starts to set in) for 3 sets and another light exercise for 3 sets. Results garanted:hammer:
What I will say is this: variety is absolutely necessary to force continued progress in training any muscle but especially the upper arm.
With that said I have never had problems "growing" my arms using that simple principal. Most routines will work unless it's just some outlandish program so try them ALL to see what works best for you individually. I will ad that the two best mass building movements for arms "for me" have been weighted close hand pull-ups for bi's and for tri's weighted dips or close grip bench.
I also have enjoyed good growth using the "heavy/light" method in my arm training for cycles of 4-6weeks. The title is pretty self explanatory but I'll give a brief overview here. First move would be along the lines of Barbell curls at 85%1 repp max performed for 6-8 repps and 4 sets followed by something like dumbbell supps at 70%1repp max performed for 15repps at 4 sets. Then another Heavy set this one (I usually have to go a little lighter than 85% because by now fatigue starts to set in) for 3 sets and another light exercise for 3 sets. Results garanted:hammer:
timmmah
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I totally agree with you brother, keep the muscles guessing. My earlier statements aren't my opinion either, it's a matter of science for the best muscle growth. kinda like growing plants, mold or animals: there is always one recipe that proves results, the one that is looked up to in the highest regard; and more than likely, that one is derived from extensive research. I didn't mean to come off as if what I said was written in stone, but it is however, typed on the pages of textbooks
Condition1
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I dunno bro, Markus Ruhl and Branch Warren both disagree with your statement.
In an MD article they both agreed that for optimal arm growth one should hit the high rep ranges. Leave the ego at the door, lower reps are more so for strength.
It's worked for me, but to each his own.
RenegadeRows
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Remember that triceps are two thirds (2/3) of your arm.
Thixotrope
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While certain muscles are known for being higher in a certain type of muscle fiber composition, genetic variability can breed the opposite. This actually allows everyone to be right.
High reps never did anything for my arms. Heavy weights in the 4-6 range made my arms explode. My arms actually went from 13" to 20" over the course of about 3 years using only this range. BUT, that just means my muscle fiber composition is opposite of yours.
Lesson learned? Know your body and what works for you!
SteelEntity
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Well then if its typed in text books then it MUST be right...bro don't be so naive. If there was a guaranteed recipe for building muscle that was proven then why the **** would we even be on this body building forum.
I can use my self as an example. I have many routines out there, really I have. GVT, DC, Max-OT, HIT... and it keeps going.
When I say try I actually mean I gave it a solid 8 weeks of effort with a great diet. My conclusion is that different muscle require vastly different training regiments. My arms grow from high reps with relatively low weight, my calves need to be destroyed for an hour straight to get them to grow(GVT). My back needs very heavy weight with low reps range(max-ot). I train my chest and shoulders with drop sets and super sets. My quads are trained using HIT principles.
I am not disputing science, but every individual is unique and if there was indisputable evidence that a certain diet/routine would produce optimal results then the body building industry (ie. magazines and supps) would not be the multi billion dollar business it is today.
There are many facts that science has proven, but how each of us achieve those proven facts is whats makes us unique. This principle applies to a wide variety of things in society. How redundant would life be if we knew everything?
timmmah
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Touche' my freind, Touche':run:
Kristofer68SS
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justreading
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I have a complete lack of tricept muscles... zero...
I did 100lb dumbells for 12 reps today on incline bench but don't have a lick of tricept muscle... **** compound movements working!
I did 100lb dumbells for 12 reps today on incline bench but don't have a lick of tricept muscle... **** compound movements working!
SteelEntity
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You probably have a nice chest though right? You have most likely just naturally taken your triceps out of most pressing movements. I know it is hard to think that is possible, and they must be getting some stimulation but not to the extent needed for them to grow.
You need to leave your ego at the door and focus on feeling your tricep every step of the way through the movement and really squeezing the **** out of them at the negative point. Do pushdowns and just contract the muscle for a good 2-3 at the end of the movement, just really feel it. My arms did not grow until I put this into practice. Bent over rowing 275lbs for 10 reps and weighted chins did not make my biceps grow. But preachers with moderate weight and really focusing on squeezing the muscle got them growing.
Body building is just ****ed man, really all i can say. But yet I love it.
datBtrue
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No not really. Switch to whole foods and you will see. You don't NEED a protein shake PWO.
No not really. In fact if you have a decent amount of fats in your diet you can grow on half of that...
...irregardless 2g/lb of protein is not NEEDED for big muscle gains.
I'll be the judge of that...yep you kinda suck at both.
It was a joke bro. :thumbsup:
Distilled Water
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My tri's dwarf every other muscle in my upper body. Finishing on any pressing movement is not an issue for me to say the least. When I straighten my arms out and make a "T" shape with my body, my tricep dip is about as pronounced as my bicep peak, maybe a little more.
In fact I can close grip bench about as much as I can regular bench.
I think its from high school football weight training. For myself it seems low-volume heavy weights is best for my growth and thats what we did all the time. We also benched with a very narrow grip, more emphasis on triceps.
With that said my chest is very under developed with the rest of my body. My bi's are also not on par with my tri's, stupid me has ignored that fact that my tri's grow well with heavy weight low reps and have been doing everything under the sun for bi's until late and it seems to be working very well.
Big arms=heavy weight & low-volume (for me)
In fact I can close grip bench about as much as I can regular bench.
I think its from high school football weight training. For myself it seems low-volume heavy weights is best for my growth and thats what we did all the time. We also benched with a very narrow grip, more emphasis on triceps.
With that said my chest is very under developed with the rest of my body. My bi's are also not on par with my tri's, stupid me has ignored that fact that my tri's grow well with heavy weight low reps and have been doing everything under the sun for bi's until late and it seems to be working very well.
Big arms=heavy weight & low-volume (for me
)
SteelEntity
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yeah timmmah, you really dont NEED 2g of protein/lbs of body weight, but if you have no problem in doing that then go for it. But really, a lot of pro bbers dont even take in 2g/lb of bw.
i go for 1.25-1.5
i go for 1.25-1.5
timmmah
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:toofunny::toofunny::toofunny:No not really. Switch to whole foods and you will see. You don't NEED a protein shake PWO.
No not really. In fact if you have a decent amount of fats in your diet you can grow on half of that...
...irregardless 2g/lb of protein is not NEEDED for big muscle gains.
I'll be the judge of that...yep you kinda suck at both.
It was a joke bro. :thumbsup:
:FUfinger:
timmmah
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Yeah, you said that in may, when I posted it, thanks.
:FUfinger:
SteelEntity
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Jay edit: Leave the insults out...