Questions regarding the biceps, which lies on the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow.
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How many sets should I make for muscle growth?
I have a very skinny body. So I try to train a lot to change that.
I want to make my biceps and chest bigger first, so I do push-ups and pull-ups.
Every other day im doing 12 sets of push ups, every ...
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exercise schedule without gym equipments
I am an IT professional, and don't get much time for exercising. I used to go to the gym, but now I dont get much time. All I have is just 15 minutes in the morning to exercise.
I don't have any ...
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Need exercise recommendations for abs, triceps and biceps to incorporate into Stronglifts 5x5
I am doing Stronglifts 5x5. I want to incorporate exercises for abs, biceps and triceps because I want to have a stronger core for the main lifts and I want to avoid T-Rex arms.
My current plan is to ...
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Pullups or Body Weight Rows to compliment my routine?
I'm mid 40's and have a great 3 X weekly program. Great for me in that it is tough enough and works for me as I'm getting good muscle tone and core strength. I am, however, in some confusion about ...
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Arm workout similar to P4P's ab series?
I've been doing the 8 min ab exercises from passion4profession, and would like to do something similar for my arms.
The exercises in the video are all done without any equipment, they work their way ...
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How to improve symmetry in both strength and size
I have noticed lately that I lack symmetry in my arms (biceps and triceps, not forearms). This lack of symmetry also follows through to the strength and endurance in the weaker arm.
With my dominant ...
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Performance standards for curls and other small muscle exercises
The Weightlifting Performance Standards by Dr Kilgore are quite motivating, giving targets to aim for and a sense of accomplishment when a level is reached.
I appreciate that these charts are based ...
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Home exercises for training for indoor rock climbing
I like to exercises while watching TV, and don't particularly want to get more home exercise equipment (like a bar or stand). What equipment I have is mostly stuff my wife has used for pilates and ...
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What can I do to maintain equal size and strength in both hands?
I m 25 years old and I m going to gym for 3 days in a week. When I workout for biceps in heavy weight, my partner realized that my left hand is exerting more strength than my right hand. When I look ...
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How to maintain muscle during breaks from training?
I m 25 years old and have been going to the gym for the past 3 years. Recently, I took 10 days off due to illness and noticed that I lost muscle. This happens whenever I take a break from the gym.
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Is it possible for muscles to shrink after a workout?
I've just started a HIIT training routine and after two workouts my arms (triceps & biceps) grew 1/4 inch. I went to the gym this morning and after I got home 12 hours later measured my arms and ...
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Differences between hammer curl and a regular curl
What is the difference between a hammer curl and a regular curl? I understand the form differences. I'm looking for an anatomical answer.
More specifically, what differences in muscle groups (in the ...
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How do I warm up my biceps?
I have been going to gym for past 3 months.
How do I warm up my biceps? Please give me some suggestion.
I dont know the rules.
What are the steps for improve my biceps?
Whether work out in low ...
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I can't do more than 10 - 15 repetitions for biceps
I have been going to the gym since last seven years.
My friends at the gym do more than 15 repetitions per set.
I am not comparing with them, but I don't understand why can't I do more that 15 ...
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biceps gaining slower than the rest
I've been going to the gym since august 2010 now after a long break ( 2 years ), and I am changing my workout programmes regularly to not have any plateauing or adaptation.
I must say that I do not ...
