Most of the workouts I know for biceps/triceps only involve one or the other. Never both. But if there is one out there, could someone please tell me?
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Biceps and Triceps are antagonist muscles. That means when one is the primary mover, the other simply lends stability. The concept that an exercise is for a particular muscle group simply means that the primary movers do most of the work.
Because they are antagonist muscles the only thing that can hit them about the same is a static hold for time. Even then, depending on whether your arms are extended (triceps) or flexed (biceps), the majority of the work will still be one or the other.
answered Jul 27, 2015 at 17:08
As stated by @BerinLoritsch, you cannot work both at the same exact moment. You can, however, achieve muscle engagement of both by doing muscle-ups. They are difficult if you're just starting out and will probably require steady pull-up progression before they can be achieved. Here's a video of how they've performed. You'll use your biceps to get you to the bar, and the triceps will push you above it. There are multiple other muscles worked, but this exercise does meet your question specifics.
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1There are many exercise you can/could do that would work them in sequence. There is nothing special about a muscle up other than crossfitters think they are the best thing evah.– JohnP ♦Commented Sep 9, 2015 at 21:15
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1@JohnP - I've never ever seen a crossfitter do a muscle up. Sure, some might be able to get over the bar, but only by kicking and kipping an insane amount. You know, like they do with regular pullups.– AlecCommented Sep 10, 2015 at 7:09