When training, I usually stick to the basics. For arms I use what i think are the most powerful arm exercies; preacher and barbell curls. The only thing I change are the number of reps, weight and order in which I do them. Ive seen great results from heavy preacher curls using a straight bar. My arms seem to develope a fullness all around. This exercise really seems to hit the biceps with alot of power because the preacher bench obviously restricts you from any kind of cheating or swaying. I dont think that you really have to change the exercises you use or equipment (dumbells, barbells, machines etc.) for muscle confussion. Getting big arms is simply a matter of putting as much intensity into your individual training as possible. As for standing barbell curls, I usually stand with my back to the wall. This method prevents cheat curls because the biceps are forced to do all the heavy work without even the slightest help for the shoulders or waist.
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04-23-2006, 01:31 PM #1
Preacher curl, barbell curl for big arms
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04-23-2006, 07:29 PM #4
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"Chocolate Mr. Piccolo"???? you got me cracking up over here DD!!! LOL......
JPM: DD is right of course, as regards to Triceps, but I don't think you meant to ignore that in your post, which I thought was very very good!
although one quote from you:
As for standing barbell curls, I usually stand with my back to the wall. This method prevents cheat curls because the biceps are forced to do all the heavy work without even the slightest help for the shoulders or waist.
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04-23-2006, 07:58 PM #6
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Another big bump about tricep training!!
Also, one of the quickest ways to build your arms is to eat, do heavy compound lifts (don't overlook the power of squats for big arms....seriously!! ask any pro), rest and eat and then eat more.Retired strongwoman and powerlifter. Now living for God!
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04-23-2006, 08:06 PM #8
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People, people! I repeat: I don't think this poster intended to ignore triceps, and in fact, I believe, he meant to say "build big biceps".........
if the original poster would return to his thread, it would shed more light on this matter.......
right away, everyone is touting their favorite triceps exercises....let's wait out the poster to respond.....
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04-23-2006, 09:04 PM #9Originally Posted by JOHN GARGANI
Anyway, I agree with all the earlier comments. Even if large bis look impressive how often do you walk around with your arms flexed anyway? Well-developed tris make a huge difference and weighted dips and chins will build very respectable arms. Curls and extensions ice the cake.
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04-24-2006, 09:02 PM #11
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Originally Posted by _Dominik_Retired strongwoman and powerlifter. Now living for God!
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04-24-2006, 09:24 PM #12Originally Posted by jpm303
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