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do you guys consider direct arm training a must,yes or no,why or why not,if yes would you please post your routine,thanks
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GenetiKing
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If you are a newbie, I wouldn't suggest setting aside a day for arms by themselves ... I would hold off on that until my body was a little more adapted to the rigors of weight training. Focus on the bascis, compound movements, free weights, and building a good base.
However, I would suggest some bicep work after back and some tricep work with chest or shoulders so they do get some direct stimulation. 2 - 3 sets will be plenty for both after the bigger muscle groups have already been blitzed.
The only exception to this would be forearms. Forearms recover quite quickly and even as a newbie (I'm assuming you are, if I'm wrong, I'm sorry
) doing some wrist curls would be a good thing.
Good luck.
However, I would suggest some bicep work after back and some tricep work with chest or shoulders so they do get some direct stimulation. 2 - 3 sets will be plenty for both after the bigger muscle groups have already been blitzed.
The only exception to this would be forearms. Forearms recover quite quickly and even as a newbie (I'm assuming you are, if I'm wrong, I'm sorry
) doing some wrist curls would be a good thing.Good luck.
JeetKuneDo
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Im not any any juice, but in 2 years my arms went from 9' to 14' ....... great.
However, i spent 2 days a week training my bicept!!! ... so now i have this big bicept that dont even show, because the brachii & tricept dont push it out. Also my chest & legs are weak in comparison. So altho i do advocate direct arm work, do it in propotion. Also direct forearm work has done me wonders for grip.
However, i spent 2 days a week training my bicept!!! ... so now i have this big bicept that dont even show, because the brachii & tricept dont push it out. Also my chest & legs are weak in comparison. So altho i do advocate direct arm work, do it in propotion. Also direct forearm work has done me wonders for grip.
southern rage
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i was kind of expecting more than 2 replys
GenetiKing
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You're welcome, newbie.
southern rage
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hey gking,why don't you try reading the fuggin question and then try to post a response.smartass
GenetiKing
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southern rage said:
I did "try reading the fuggin question" and I did "try to post a response."
I would have posted my routine if I thought it was an appropriate answer to your question. I have been weight training for nine years and I've been following my current training split for close to five years now.
In other words, my routine isn't applicable to you as a newbie. That's why I didn't post it and just told you what you needed to know.
BTW, don't plan on getting very much out of this board with an attitude like that. Nobody here is paid money to answer your questions.
And what does "fuggin" mean exactly?
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Dude, he was just trying to help. I may be somewhat of a newbie compared to guys who have been training longer than I have been alive, but I take advice with respect and grattitude. If I were you I'd personally thank GenetiKing instead of being a pussy bitch about it. Keep training with your attitude and you'll be complaining about your 7 inch bicep 3 years from now.
southern rage
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if you guys can read i asked for opinions ,not advice,and just because i'm new to this board doesn't mean i'm new to lifting,if any of you have been lifting for any period of time you should now you need to vary your routines,and i'll be damned if i'm gonna be talked down to by someone who doesn't know shit about me,i've been reading this board for about a month now,w/ very few posts of my own,and i found that it is guys like the "king" who make it a complete waste of time,all guys like that want to do is talk shit and flame people for asking intelligent questions ,who need this shit,later
da big thinker
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southern rage,
i really don't think genetiking flamed you bro...but in any case,i do beleive that arm training is a must;especially for trainees,who have stubborn arms.i have devoted one day to arms,all by themselves and have gotten some excellent results.i gained 1.5 inches in approx 5 months by following this routine(KEEP IN MIND THAT I HAVE BEEN TRAINING FOR 3 YRS):
biceps/triceps
bb curls 4 sets 6-8 reps
close grip bench press 4 sets 6-8 reps
inc db curls 4 sets 6-8 reps
oh tri ext's 4 sets 6-8 reps
superset
preacher curls 4 sets 12,10,8,6
rev.pushdowns 4 sets 12,10,8,6
i know that this seems like too much for some people...but for myself,this is what made my arms GROW BIG TIME.along,w/ a "clean" diet(ZONE DIET),my arms responded beautifully if i say so myself.good luck and i hope that this helps you out in someway.i can understand your frustrations about being called a newbie,but just don't pay attention...Focus,Commit and thou shall receive HUGE GUNS.
i really don't think genetiking flamed you bro...but in any case,i do beleive that arm training is a must;especially for trainees,who have stubborn arms.i have devoted one day to arms,all by themselves and have gotten some excellent results.i gained 1.5 inches in approx 5 months by following this routine(KEEP IN MIND THAT I HAVE BEEN TRAINING FOR 3 YRS):
biceps/triceps
bb curls 4 sets 6-8 reps
close grip bench press 4 sets 6-8 reps
inc db curls 4 sets 6-8 reps
oh tri ext's 4 sets 6-8 reps
superset
preacher curls 4 sets 12,10,8,6
rev.pushdowns 4 sets 12,10,8,6
i know that this seems like too much for some people...but for myself,this is what made my arms GROW BIG TIME.along,w/ a "clean" diet(ZONE DIET),my arms responded beautifully if i say so myself.good luck and i hope that this helps you out in someway.i can understand your frustrations about being called a newbie,but just don't pay attention...Focus,Commit and thou shall receive HUGE GUNS.
southern rage
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da big,thanks for your comments and your encouragement,
I think the way to improve any laggin' bodypart is to try different approaches and choose one that fits your needs best. For me it is instead of workin' bi's w/ back and tri's w/ chest work bi's on chest day and tri's on back day, w/ 4-5 sets for biceps and 5-7 for triceps. Both get an additional workout, biceps at back workout, triceps at chest.
Anyways, find out what works best for you and stick w/ it, include periods of changes after certain period of time.
You have to choose exercises that fit your needs, I think the problem of many people is using too many isolation exercises.
My opinion
Anyways, find out what works best for you and stick w/ it, include periods of changes after certain period of time.
You have to choose exercises that fit your needs, I think the problem of many people is using too many isolation exercises.
My opinion
da big thinker
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you're welcome SR...now get to work and keep us posted on your progress w/ arm training.c'mon,get excited about it!
GenetiKing
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PANTHER said:
Hell yeah, me too! All my buddies like pumping bis but I'd rather train my horseshoe any day.
JeetKuneDo
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NEGATIVE CONCENTRATION CURLS ........ easy to do, as in minimal danger, unlike other negative exervises, this is what i have found to personally get my past my platue ....... train hard and with good attitude and u will grow ,,,,, just think ,, ROCKY!!!!!!!!!
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