How important is to work out biceps and triceps?

TheCurse · 05-16-2006, 03:55 PM

just for balances sake. my triceps are way bigger than my biceps, and it was starting to look kind of funny.

TJ Cline · 05-16-2006, 04:07 PM

If you want 17 inch arms like IRON MAN then do alot of isolation work, if you want 20 inch+ arms then do big movements and only use isolation work for about 10-15% of your bicep workout.

ssaurya@hammer. · 05-17-2006, 07:53 AM

Thanks cow pimp and all. So there is no compound movements that cover ups abs exercises?
S

dontsurfonmytur · 05-17-2006, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

If you want 17 inch arms like IRON MAN then do alot of isolation work, if you want 20 inch+ arms then do big movements and only use isolation work for about 10-15% of your bicep workout.

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...88&postcount=1 (The "my advice" thread)

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ssaurya@hammer. · 07-04-2006, 10:17 AM

Hi all,
Can somebody tell me what are the good compound movement exercises designed for Push/legs/pull regime?
Thanks
S

**CowPimp** · 07-04-2006, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssaurya@hammer.

Hi all,
Can somebody tell me what are the good compound movement exercises designed for Push/legs/pull regime?
Thanks
S

Read through all the stickies. There are plenty of examples of exercises throughout.

AKIRA · 07-04-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssaurya@hammer.

Thanks cow pimp and all. So there is no compound movements that cover ups abs exercises?
S

For the last few weeks of my push/pull/legs regime, I added an "accessory" day. This would be my fourth day of the week and it was on this day I would do core, cardio, grip strength, and some arm movements if I hadnt done them on the push/pull days.

E.G.
Push

Barbell Bench Press
Standing overhead Barbell press
Dumbell decline fly
Lateral Dumbell Raise

Pull
Weighted Pullups
Barbell Row
Lat pulldown
Unilateral Dumbell Row

Leg
ATG Squats
Deadlifts
Lunges
Leg Curls

'Accessory'
Barbell Curls
Skullcrushers
Towel pullups
Static Holds
Wrist curls
Leg Raises
Rope crunch

It seems like my accessory day is longer than the rest, but its actually the shortest. Some days I wont do any arm movements or less grip work; it changes every week. Low volume, short rests. Err, actually it could be longer with cardio added to it, but cardio might be added to other days.

Double D · 07-04-2006, 12:55 PM

I don't look at it as a waste of time, but if I am real tired at the end of a workout and don't wanna do I don't feel like I missed out. Besides my damned arms are overdeveloped.

05-16-2006, 03:55 PM	#31
TheCurse Barbell Ninja Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dago Posts: 762 Photos: 5	BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com just for balances sake. my triceps are way bigger than my biceps, and it was starting to look kind of funny.
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TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	If you want 17 inch arms like IRON MAN then do alot of isolation work, if you want 20 inch+ arms then do big movements and only use isolation work for about 10-15% of your bicep workout.
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Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,901	I don't look at it as a waste of time, but if I am real tired at the end of a workout and don't wanna do I don't feel like I missed out. Besides my damned arms are overdeveloped.
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05-17-2006, 07:53 AM	#33
ssaurya@hammer. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 20	Thanks cow pimp and all. So there is no compound movements that cover ups abs exercises? S

07-04-2006, 10:17 AM	#35
ssaurya@hammer. Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 20	Hi all, Can somebody tell me what are the good compound movement exercises designed for Push/legs/pull regime? Thanks S