Arm Training Tips From Around the Web
Here are some weightlifting/bodybuilding articles that focus on arms.
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The Canadian Cannons Program
"…Here's the biceps routine I used when I decided to build a physique better suited for my new role as a training "guru." It's a blitz routine that made a huge difference in the size, definition, and density of my arms. The program is designed so that all the fibers in the biceps receive an optimal level of stimulation, providing maximal growth. …"
From Testosterone magazine: http://www.t-mag.com/nation_articles/246can.jsp
Note: this article was recommended by Bruce (see pic above). It seems to work for him--his "cannons" measure 20.5" (52 cm)!
Big Arms and How to Get Them
"…If you are not getting any gains on your arms then you should cut down the number of sets that you are doing. You must squeeze and focus on your muscles through the whole range of movement…"
From Fig's Natural Weightlifting site: http://www.angelfire.com/in/weightliftingryan/figarm.html
Top 10 Tips for Maximizing Biceps Development
"…For growth, you have to train as heavy as possible within the recommended rep range…"
From Don Long's Bicep Training: http://www.getbig.com/articles/biceps.htm
So You Want Big Guns?
"…It wasn't until I made the preacher bench my biceps friend that I really got full development..." [amen]
From a "HIT Jedi" on the Cyberpump site: http://www.cyberpump.com/hitstuff/guns.html
Advanced Arm Training
"…The following routine has NEVER failed to produce significant improvements in muscular size and strength… Dr. Ellington Darden has said, 'Most bodybuilders can expect to add 1/2 inch of muscle mass to their upper arms in a week and a full inch after a month' [with this routine]…"
From Robert Spector on the Body Builders Network site: http://www.bodybuildersnetwork.com/arms/
Building Big Guns
"…Are your arms a little on the flat side? Your development many not be as full as it could be. Learn how to beef them up with awesome arm training tips and exercises ..."
From Bodybuilding.com: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/arms.htm
General Bodybuilding and Health Links
Dutch Bodybuilding Forum: Alles over fitness, bodybuilding, supplementen, dieet, afvallen en veel meer!
Health Post: general health and fitness info
FitnessPost: Fitness and bodybuilding info
Book on research-based, drug-free bodybuilding by Scott Graber
Bodybuilding Fanatic, "The Best In Bodybuilding Information"
Bodybuilding Reviews--issues of interest to bodybuilders and fans of bodybuilding
MuscleNet.com - Free Muscle Building and Fitness Magazine
The BodyBuilding Network
PalmieriBodybuilding.com - natural-drug free bodybuilding
Truly Huge - Bodybuilding, Health and Fitness. Free Fitness Tips
A Collection of Biceps Training Articles
Bodybuilding Advice Online Information Source - Free Tips Pages
Motivational Links/Picture Galleries (all rated G or PG):
I Love Biceps -- Biceps gallery, submit pics, all shapes and sizes.
Mike's Arm Gallery -- Photo gallery for men of all ages and sizes who want to display the muscular development of their arms.
StrengthFeats.com -- Strongman Lil Herc shows his stuff -- bends a steel bar, destroys a folding chair, folds a frying pan in half! A subscription site with some free content.
Strength Feat Guys -- "Photos and videos of bodybuilders and regular gym dudes doing a lot of major damage with their bare hands." (Yahoo group)
Guys With Great Arms -- Includes some regular guys showing off.
Muscle FX -- The really big guys -- professional and amateur (competitive) bodybuilders.
Gymdog's Biceps -- A "regular guy" with impressive biceps.
The Best Site for Clear Explanations of Various Exercises:
The Exercise & Muscle Directory
Bodybuilding, Weightlifting and Sports Nutrition Info:
Musclehead.com
GetBulky.com
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Last updated March 10th 2006.
