How often do you all do Curls in your routine ?

[SirDingo]

I finally caught on to all of the smart talk the real BB's hear have given me and moved to a new 5x5 routine, broken up to three workouts a week, but done to failure by the end of each one. I do a PUSH day, a PULL day, and a LEG day. Advice was given to me about a month ago from another forum, and he had a similar body type to mine and said it really did wonders for him, and so far after just one month and switching to MuscleTech Nitro-Tech Hardcore protein shakes have helped me allot.

What is everyones opinion on doing Dumbbell curls on my PUSH day ? I hear I should do Curls mainly on my PULL day with the other pulls = DeadLift, Bent-Row, PullUps, Tricep Extensions, + the Curls last......

Just curious if on my PUSH day of BenchPress, Military w/ barbell, Military w/ dumbbells, Dips, should I add a sets of Hammer dumbbell Curls ??

And the third day of the week is my LEG day, with Squats, and a few other exercises...... I do all these in a 5x5 routine, with the first two sets light warm up weight, and the last three sets all the same but done to failure, and I up the weight for the last sets once a week by 5lbs.

 

[jimmy04]

y r tris on a pull day?
if u r after size then 5x5 is prob not the best,
pyramiding is warm up 15 rep then max out at 12 10 8 and maby 6 3 or 4 day split will wrk no more then 12 wrkin sets for big muscles and 5-6 on smaller 1ns

 

[SirDingo]

I was always told on this website and another one, that the best way to bulk up was the 5x5 program, with the first couple of sets lighter weight for warm up and perfecting your form, and the final sets are ball busting heavy weight to failure, and to increase the weight every week if possible, even if it is just 5lbs but increase it anyways and over time you get more results ??

Also not to do the same exercise routine every time, but break it up to allow for recovery and less injury, hence doing the PULL, PUSH, and LEG workouts once a week each which gives ya three workouts total a week, but each workout is done hardcore.

That is what I was taught, and so far by doing that the last month I can actually feel the growth and see it a tiny bit in the mirror, better than what I was trying to do for the last three months before that

The only exercises I do high reps on, are the PullUps, and Dips both have no weights used which I am working towards a 5sets of 10reps each, that really burns, and also will help to tone me a bit too, and I do those only at the end of the workout, Dips for PUSH day and PullUps for PULL day of course

 

[s8nlilhlpr2]

I was always told on this website and another one, that the best way to bulk up was the 5x5 program, with the first couple of sets lighter weight for warm up and perfecting your form, and the final sets are ball busting heavy weight to failure, and to increase the weight every week if possible, even if it is just 5lbs but increase it anyways and over time you get more results ??

Also not to do the same exercise routine every time, but break it up to allow for recovery and less injury, hence doing the PULL, PUSH, and LEG workouts once a week each which gives ya three workouts total a week, but each workout is done hardcore.

That is what I was taught, and so far by doing that the last month I can actually feel the growth and see it a tiny bit in the mirror, better than what I was trying to do for the last three months before that

The only exercises I do high reps on, are the PullUps, and Dips both have no weights used which I am working towards a 5sets of 10reps each, that really burns, and also will help to tone me a bit too, and I do those only at the end of the workout, Dips for PUSH day and PullUps for PULL day of course

So you're saying you read the 5x5 and understood WHY it works, then decided to ignore it and make your own anyways? The recovery is not that difficult. The point is to add weight each week, not worry about going "hardcore to failure" each time.

In regards to curlzzz, if I have time I'll do them twice a week. On monday, heavy weight low reps, wed/fri light weight high reps to flush blood through em. For the past 2 years I have not done them period, and still added size to my arms due too all the other pulling exercises. I still add weight to them though, 2 1/2 lbs a week on monday, try to add reps on the other day. I'll probably stick to it for 12 weeks, then drop em from my training again.

 

[Tweakle]

he didn't make his own, he was told by a Real Bodybuilder how best to do it.

never mind that a standard once every seven days is far from the best idea for a beginner.

I had a kid ask me for advice yesterday, I wrote out a simple-as-hell 3 day heavy/light/medium 5x5 routine for him telling him the only time he goes to failure is the last set of the heavy day, explaining in the most basic terms the reasoning behind the increased frequency was to get lots and lots of practice on th big lifts without burning out.

Only to have him tell me he'd rather do Jay Cutlers 6 day routine and what did I think of it?

people don't want advice, they want reassurance they're all smart & stuff and doing it o-k. So Big hugs all round

 

[Tweakle]

To feed those pythons 3 sets of 10-12 reps of some kind of curl 1-2 times a week. Not to failure and not with heavy weight unless you want elbow problems in a few years

 

[SirDingo]

To feed those pythons 3 sets of 10-12 reps of some kind of curl 1-2 times a week. Not to failure and not with heavy weight unless you want elbow problems in a few years

So your saying I should do Curls maybe twice a week, and NOT in a 5x5 routine which I thought was the only way to bulk them up and add muscle, but instead do lighter weight and higher reps of 10-12 ??

When doing the workout should I just do one type of curl that day like dumbbell preacher style, or also add barbell curls too ??

 

[Kabeetz]

Daniel Craig Does 1,000 5lb Curls Every Night Before Bed.

 

[austin77]

Daniel Craig Does 1,000 5lb Curls Every Night Before Bed.

wow! Is that for getting ripped? Or what?

 

[SirDingo]

I am asking for serious advice please......I am confused thinking everyone here was pointing me towards the 5x5 routine, now I am reading different advice about doing just 3sets of curls and higher rep's ??

I have been doing most of my sets in a 5x5 program = 2 light sets of 5reps for warmup and form, and the last 3sets of 5resp each were much heavier, and to add a little weight every week, and that is the formula to bulk up, and take in more calories ?? But should I change from that and do less sets and higher reps ??

 

[Kabeetz]

I am asking for serious advice please......I am confused thinking everyone here was pointing me towards the 5x5 routine, now I am reading different advice about doing just 3sets of curls and higher rep's ??

I have been doing most of my sets in a 5x5 program = 2 light sets of 5reps for warmup and form, and the last 3sets of 5resp each were much heavier, and to add a little weight every week, and that is the formula to bulk up, and take in more calories ?? But should I change from that and do less sets and higher reps ??

LEARN HOW TO READ

#1 the 5x5 program u have been linked to seven hundred times will get u bigger and stronger all over, including arms

#2 the program has u curling once a week 3 sets of anywhere from 5-8 reps. Nowhere does it have 5x5 curling in it, so noone would have suggested it for u.

#3 THERE IS NO SINGLE ONE RIGHT ANSWER IN TRAINING. You're getting different advice because there are different people with different bodies and different styles who learned what worked best for them over TIME.

#4 You can't have big arms if u dont have a big back and big chest and big shoulders. It's impossible. Think about it. So you really shouldn't stress your GUNNNZZZZ until you've made some serious changes. Not just a friggin' month or two.

#5 NOTHING is going to grow if u're not eating.

WAKE UP. READ. LEARN. STOP ASKING THE SAME STUFF OVER AND OVER.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Daniel Craig Does 1,000 5lb Curls Every Night Before Bed.

Bastard! I clicked on this thread for the sole reason of making a Daniel Craig comment, only to find that you beat me to it.

SirDingo has just been added to my "guys who should never be given serious advice since they'll just ignore it or switch the moment they see someone bigger than them (read: anyone) doing something different", joining Jkurz and YoungIntricateMuscle. Welcome to the club, SirDingo!

 

[SirDingo]

LEARN HOW TO READ

#1 the 5x5 program u have been linked to seven hundred times will get u bigger and stronger all over, including arms

#2 the program has u curling once a week 3 sets of anywhere from 5-8 reps. Nowhere does it have 5x5 curling in it, so noone would have suggested it for u.

#3 THERE IS NO SINGLE ONE RIGHT ANSWER IN TRAINING. You're getting different advice because there are different people with different bodies and different styles who learned what worked best for them over TIME.

#5 NOTHING is going to grow if u're not eating.

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I have been taking advice from the nice ones here, I added Squats and DeadLifts, and Bent-Rows to my routine a month ago which I never did before in my life.

I was just confused with the 5x5 thing, I thought every exercise was meant to be done in a 5x5 setup ? Meaning the first 2 sets = light warmup weight for form, and the last 3 sets all the same with really heavy weight to stress the muscles, and to split my workout into three phases a week like I am with PUSH, PULL and LEG days. Is that not a good workout routine ??

 

[Kabeetz]

I have been taking advice from the nice ones here, I added Squats and DeadLifts, and Bent-Rows to my routine a month ago which I never did before in my life.

I was just confused with the 5x5 thing, I thought every exercise was meant to be done in a 5x5 setup ? Meaning the first 2 sets = light warmup weight for form, and the last 3 sets all the same with really heavy weight to stress the muscles, and to split my workout into three phases a week like I am with PUSH, PULL and LEG days. Is that not a good workout routine ??

You should follow structured routines until you really understand WHY they are designed the way they are and HOW they are put together.

For that reason, one such routine that is good is the madcow 5x5. The chart is very clearly laid out, with the appropriate rep ranges for every single exercise.

http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

there is even a spreadsheet u can download so u know exactly how much to lift every single set.

Please note ur current max's dont start until week 4, that would be the most common mistake.

Push Pull and Leg day really makes no sense, as any exercise, even a leg one, is a PULL, a PUSH or a PRESS. But that's just my imo.

I think u should seriously consider purchasing the book starting strength, and if u're into the logic and technique behind routine programming, also Practical Programming.

There is a wealth of information out there and u owe it to yourself to learn it rather than trusting some random screen name on the internet to feed it to you. That will never work in the long run, to be honest.

 

[perp69]

You need to read up some more. 5X5 is not simply about doing 5 sets of 5 of compound exercises (although I bet in your gym you would be way ahead of most even doing that) but about weight progression also. In a nut shell you work up to new maxes each workout. For those new to the program or weightlifting you may be able to go a long time adding weight each workout before you start failing lifts. When that happens then you start going 4 weeks up to new PR's then take an easy week (deload) and do 3x3 for 4 weeks to new PR's. Deload. Then repeat starting with the 5x5 and 3x3 again increasing weight and setting new PR's each time. You eat and do this and your arms will grow plenty.

Perp

 

[silver_shadow]

damn it why can't you just read what's written in madcow's site?! MC if you are reading this: please note - 5x5 as written in your site is NOT idiot proof....