talking to a guy

[xxxCS7xxx]

at my work about lifting and stuff

told him i wanted to gain alot of mass
and not be skinny and all that.....

he said the best way to gain an inch
on my arms would be increase my squats/dl's by about 100 pounds

he said if i worked out legs, chest, and back only
the rest of my body would fill out better

i found what he was saying very interesting,
and i know he knows alot about lifting and such

but does anyone have any input on what he said?

should i mainly concentrate on legs, chest and back
to get alot fuller, instead of isolation excercises?

thanks guys, will rep good feedback

[BandApart]

compounds should be at the base, but if ur lifting for size, u should add in some isolation as well.

[xxxCS7xxx]

compounds should be at the base, but if ur lifting for size, u should add in some isolation as well.

i see i see..

i just found it interesting he said work legs real hard

and if i were to add 100lbs to my squats
it'd mean i'd gain some weight and fill out in my upper body as well

or atleast i think that is what he was getting at...

[xxxCS7xxx]

Bumpskiee.

anyone?

[Somniferous609]

He's absolutely right in terms of everything filling out a lot better. But I'm not sure if it's the *best* way for arms specifically.

I would take his advice if I were you. I don't do anything for my arms (directly)- only compounds. I also feel that isolation exercises aren't helpful until you have a good base. These are just my opinions, though. But if you like curling/tricep work, it wouldn't hurt to throw them in there. The pumps are always great.

[bg-unit7]

not the best way. but it does make your entire body bigger when you squat/dl

[xxxCS7xxx]

not the best way. but it does make your entire body bigger when you squat/dl

okay, thanks man.

He's absolutely right in terms of everything filling out a lot better. But I'm not sure if it's the *best* way for arms specifically.

I would take his advice if I were you. I don't do anything for my arms (directly)- only compounds. I also feel that isolation exercises aren't helpful until you have a good base. These are just my opinions, though. But if you like curling/tricep work, it wouldn't hurt to throw them in there. The pumps are always great.

i agree with you.

i mean im not just interested in getting bigger arms

my main goal is to just get mass all over my upper and
lower body, because right now at 140 lbs i see myself as just way too skinny

im thinking of focusing on core lifts,
and every now and then throw in some isolations

i agree that i think i need a good base as well..

thanks bro, repd.