The barbell curl is a time-tested and proven way to build up your biceps. Some trainees often find themselves overdoing the barbell curl and the bench press, but that does not take away from the effectiveness of the exercise. There are many ways to use this exercise so let’s take a look and you’ll see why it is a staple
Muscles Targeted: Performing exercises from different angle points has been a renowned way of changing up your training program, preventing boredom and targeting different areas of a particular muscle. Within the bicep muscle there are two heads to be targeted; the short head and the long head. Below are the particular ways in which you can target each section individually;
Muscles Targeted: The muscles targeted with this exercise are the biceps, forearms and shoulders. The biceps are the primary muscle and the forearms and front deltoids are secondary muscles. Biceps are composed of two heads; the long head and the short head. The long head constitutes the majority of the peak and makes up the outer head of the biceps.
Every time we pull, we use our biceps and triceps. Because our biceps and triceps get a lot of work during compound movements, it's important to limit the number of sets during isolation work. With dedicated arm training, keep the sets low and the intensity high. An even bigger problem is that most people don't understand anatomy well enough to
Like every other body part, training smart is the key for developing a big pair of arms. Massive gains are built using compound movements, heavy enough weights, good technique and full range of motion. But besides training, they also need a good amount of rest and food to grow. The triceps help stabilise your shoulder joint and they act as an
While different exercises focus on different muscles, all the parts of the body are still required to work together, making upper body exercises essential for the successful athlete. Strong arms are important in running, biking, lifting and aerobics. Strengthening your upper body, especially the shoulders and back, will give you the posture to fight unnecessary injuries and maintain form in workouts.
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Create a sculpted back and build your biceps with this amazing workout. This article is going to take you through one of many beneficial back and biceps workouts. This muscle building workout comprises of four sets of each exercise and stays within the "hypertrophy approved" 8-12 rep range. This is a great workout to incorporate into your training once a week. To notice true
It is very important to understand how important form is in performing these exercises. The picture above will help you understand the muscle anatomy of these exercises. The chin up or also known as the underhand grip pull up doesn’t just work your lats, the biceps are also involved. If you are a beginner who can't do an overhand grip pull
There are things to consider when wanting to tone and create a beautiful body, like choosing an exercise that’s appropriate for your experience level or how to look proportional. We all come in different shapes and sizes, so choosing the best workout for your goal is essential. Along with a well planned diet, once you have found the plan that suits
