Archive for February, 2011

How To Get Bigger Arms Without Weights

February 1st, 2011

The best exercises to work your arms without weights are:

  • chin-ups

  • pull-ups

  • tricep dips

  • push-ups

It is possible to get a great workout without weights using the exercises above. They are great for building muscle definition and some size. The problem with un-weighted exercises for building mass is that the only way you can increase the intensity is by increasing the reps. The best way to increase muscle mass and size is by lifting progressively heavier weights for relatively low repetitions. Gaining muscle mass is all about progressive resistance. This forces your muscles to adapt to a progressively increased intensity(weight) by making the muscle grow larger to handle the larger load. I use the above exercises when I’m on vacation or not able to get to a gym. They’re also great muscle confusion exercises that can get you out of a plateau or to just change things up.

 

 

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Get Bigger Arms With Creatine

February 1st, 2011

Creatine is one of the only supplements on the market that actually works and can help increase both size and strength. Creatine is manufactured by the body from the amino acids L-arginine, glycine, and L-methionine mainly in the liver and kidneys. The recommended dose is between 5 and 10 grams for weight training athletes. It should be taken with a drink that is sugar sweetened. The sugar causes an insulin spike and the creatine is absorbed into the cells much more rapidly. I usually take it with warm tea and sugar. The warm liquid helps fully dissolve the creatine. If you use a cold drink like gatorade or fruit punch you’ll notice the creatine at the bottom of the glass even after a minute of stirring. The next question is whether to do a loading phase or just take the 5 grams from the start. The loading phase consists of taking 20 grams daily broken up into (4)  5 gram doses spread throughout the day for 5 days.  After the loading phase a 5 gram maintenance dose is taken. The benefit to loading is that the creatine levels in the body are elevated faster. I’ve heard advice on both sides of the fence, but I’ve always loaded when starting a Creatine phase and I’ve always had incredible results. The most important decision you have to make regarding creatine is which brand and manufacturer. Not all creatine is created equal and by choosing the wrong brand you could end up with chemical impurities such as Dihydrotriazine, Dicyandiamide, Creatinine and Sodium. This is especially true of those brands manufatured in China. For this reason I recommend only buying micronized German Creatine manufactured in Germany.

 

 

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Best Bicep Workout

February 1st, 2011

What is the best bicep workout? The best workout is the one that works for you. Keep in mind that your muscles like it when you change routines every so often. This is called muscle confusion and it is beneficial for those who have been using the same workout routine for a long time or have reached a plateau and are no longer making progress. With this in mind you can see how a bicep workout that was working last month may not be working today.  Try the arm workout below for mass and muscle size.

Since this workout is geared toward mass, the exercises are going to be basic with a lower rep range and fewer sets. Like any other muscle group you have to focus on lifting heavy weights with good form. You must add weight to the bar as often as you can. Since the biceps and triceps are smaller muscle groups, you can use 1.25 lb weights to add to the bar if 2.5 lb is too much. As your muscles grow they will be able to accomodate the heavier weight.

  • Standing Bicep Curls         6-8 reps             3 sets

  • Reverse curls                         6-8 reps             3 sets

  • Tricep pulldowns                8-10 reps           3 sets

  • Tricep Dips(weighted)      8-10 reps           3 sets