My bicept w/o what do you think, enough?

Curlingcadys · 01-11-2005, 07:09 PM

Standing
EZ curl bar
2 sets 8 reps heavy~Up the weight when done and do 2 more sets of 6.

Sitting
Concentration curls
2 sets of 8 heavy~up the weight when done and do 2 more sets of 6

Standing
Hammers
2 sets of 8 heavy~up the weight when done and do 2 more sets of 6

** I feel like its sufficient, I get a great pump and by the time I'm done my bicepts are saying

...But I'm looking for any suggestions at maybe a better exercise I could add or maybe replace one of the exercises I'm doing. Or if its goods then great but I'm curious of other possibilities.
**FYI every other month I swap the EZ curl bar for a straight bar and I do away with hammers and do stand DB curls or inclines just to change it up a bit. Thanks for any feedback.

Cold Iron · 01-11-2005, 08:34 PM

Looks good. Its more than enough, if anything. I might replace or alternate some reverse curls in there too. Also, do you do any wrist curls?

soxmuscle · 01-11-2005, 08:40 PM

I do two sets of standing ez bar curls and hammer curls and am completely spent. Keep the intensity high, and always remember your hitting your biceps real hard during your back workout.

Curlingcadys · 01-11-2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arnie's left nu

Looks good. Its more than enough, if anything. I might replace or alternate some reverse curls in there too. Also, do you do any wrist curls?

Here and there I don't have them on a set routine its a "if I think of it" exercise....should I? I've heard both sides of the fence on them what do you think?

Curlingcadys · 01-11-2005, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I do two sets of standing ez bar curls and hammer curls and am completely spent. Keep the intensity high, and always remember your hitting your biceps real hard during your back workout.

good point...thanks

hawk05 · 01-11-2005, 10:27 PM

I only do 3-4 sets of biceps a week after back and it seems to be more than enough.

Cold Iron · 01-12-2005, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curlingcadys

Here and there I don't have them on a set routine its a "if I think of it" exercise....should I? I've heard both sides of the fence on them what do you think?

I would add both once in a while.....

Uzi9 · 01-12-2005, 06:36 AM

looks good but I would start with heavy sets then pump for 12+ reps and always emagine your biceps filling the gym crushing your enimies

ChrisROCK · 01-12-2005, 07:50 AM

Seems like a lot of sets...bis are easy to overtrain, they're such a small muscle. I did 12 sets of back last night....my bis were nicely pumped at that point. Then 3 sets of standing barbell curls to failure. Then 3 sets of seated hammer curls...and my arms felt like they were going to explode.

MawkieMawk · 01-12-2005, 08:09 AM

Preachers aren't too bad either and as long as you keep good form with them and don't cheat yourself by moving your elbows out or not getting your maximum extension, along with controlling the weight, you'll definitely feel the burn.

**CowPimp** · 01-12-2005, 12:10 PM

To be honest, I would decrease the volume. I think anything more than 6 sets for your biceps is too much. More is not necessarily better, remember that.

Tha Don · 01-12-2005, 01:15 PM

that is plenty if your training bi's after back, if anything maybe a little too much

but if your not training bis after back my general rule of thumb would be 6-9 sets over 3 exercises, like you have done, if this is the case your routine looks okay, maybe throw in a couple of extra sets every once in a while to really it em hard, bi's recover pretty fast i personally like going high volume on my bis, but maybe thats because they are my fave part and i have long arms so i need a few more sets anyway

peace

DimebagDarrell · 01-12-2005, 03:07 PM

many people will say that 12 sets may be too much for your biceps... be wary of overtraining.

btw, the correct spelling is "bicep"

Curlingcadys · 01-12-2005, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisROCK

Seems like a lot of sets...bis are easy to overtrain, they're such a small muscle. I did 12 sets of back last night....my bis were nicely pumped at that point. Then 3 sets of standing barbell curls to failure. Then 3 sets of seated hammer curls...and my arms felt like they were going to explode.

How in theee helllll can you expect anyone to be able to read your posts in one try with that picture!!!

haha!

**Thanks to all for your feedback, apreciated!

Curlingcadys · 01-12-2005, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uzi9

looks good but I would start with heavy sets then pump for 12+ reps and always emagine your biceps filling the gym crushing your enimies

Thanks for the input but I look at it as if I can lift for 12+ reps its not heavy enough(bulking), the second half of your post I can relate to though!

Curlingcadys · 01-12-2005, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DimebagDarrell

btw, the correct spelling is "bicep"

all over it!

01-11-2005, 07:09 PM	#1
Curlingcadys Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WI Posts: 631	My bicep w/o what do you think, enough? Standing EZ curl bar 2 sets 8 reps heavy~Up the weight when done and do 2 more sets of 6. Sitting Concentration curls 2 sets of 8 heavy~up the weight when done and do 2 more sets of 6 Standing Hammers 2 sets of 8 heavy~up the weight when done and do 2 more sets of 6 I feel like its sufficient, I get a great pump and by the time I'm done my bicepts are saying ...But I'm looking for any suggestions at maybe a better exercise I could add or maybe replace one of the exercises I'm doing. Or if its goods then great but I'm curious of other possibilities. FYI every other month I swap the EZ curl bar for a straight bar and I do away with hammers and do stand DB curls or inclines just to change it up a bit. Thanks for any feedback. Last edited by Curlingcadys : 01-12-2005 at 06:37 PM.

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01-11-2005, 08:34 PM	#2
Cold Iron High $ociety Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ONtario Posts: 1,615	Looks good. Its more than enough, if anything. I might replace or alternate some reverse curls in there too. Also, do you do any wrist curls?

01-12-2005, 06:36 AM	#8
Uzi9 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England Posts: 394	looks good but I would start with heavy sets then pump for 12+ reps and always emagine your biceps filling the gym crushing your enimies

01-12-2005, 08:09 AM	#10
MawkieMawk The Heartbreak Kid Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 52	Preachers aren't too bad either and as long as you keep good form with them and don't cheat yourself by moving your elbows out or not getting your maximum extension, along with controlling the weight, you'll definitely feel the burn.

01-12-2005, 01:15 PM	#12
Tha Don Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham, England Posts: 3,826 Photos: 33	that is plenty if your training bi's after back, if anything maybe a little too much but if your not training bis after back my general rule of thumb would be 6-9 sets over 3 exercises, like you have done, if this is the case your routine looks okay, maybe throw in a couple of extra sets every once in a while to really it em hard, bi's recover pretty fast i personally like going high volume on my bis, but maybe thats because they are my fave part and i have long arms so i need a few more sets anyway peace

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DimebagDarrell Cutting sucks. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 774 Photos: 4	many people will say that 12 sets may be too much for your biceps... be wary of overtraining. btw, the correct spelling is "bicep"
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