If you’re like most guys and I’ll admit, like me…you got into weightlifting to build big arms and a big chest.
And if you’re a girl, toned, defined arms were probably high on your list as well (behind a bubble butt and killer legs of course).
Well, I know where you’re coming from.
I remember when I first watched THE PREDATOR and the 3D arms of arnold schwarzenegger, i hope you all remember that.
Well, I know where you’re coming from.
I remember when I first watched THE PREDATOR and the 3D arms of arnold schwarzenegger, i hope you all remember that.
Nothing inspires flattering looks and comments from strangers faster than muscular arms and well develop pecs(chest). A physique just isn’t complete without full, round, “3-dimensional” arms.
Well, in this article we’re going to talk all about what it takes to build biceps, triceps, and forearms that make eyeballs pop.
I have divided this article into three parts :-
1. Mistakes in training arms workout
2. Keys of an effective arms workout
3. Best arms workout routines
Let’s start with the anatomy of arm and learn what needs to happen to get the look we want and then move on to the arm exercises and workouts that will get us there.
Let’s start with the anatomy of arm and learn what needs to happen to get the look we want and then move on to the arm exercises and workouts that will get us there.
THE ANATOMY OF THE ARMS MUSCLE
When most people think of arm muscles, they think of the biceps.
Big biceps = big arms…right?
Not necessarily.
Ironically, the biceps contribute substantially less to overall arm size than the triceps, which are a much larger muscle group.
You can see this clearly in a shot like this
Thus, one of the little-known “secrets” to building big arms is building big triceps.
I’m getting ahead of myself though, so let’s rewind and look at each of the arm muscles in detail.
THE BICEPS ANATOMY
The biceps (or, formally, biceps brachii) is a two-headed muscle that looks like this
The biceps (or, formally, biceps brachii) is a two-headed muscle that looks like this
Another muscle you need to know about is the biceps brachialis, which lies beneath the biceps brachii and assists it in flexing at the elbow.
Here’s how it looks:
While this muscle isn’t nearly as prominent as the biceps brachii, it plays an important role in the overall appearance of your arms.
When well developed, the brachialis looks like a “knot” in between the biceps brachii and triceps, and it noticeably impacts the overall aesthetics of the arms.
First, it cleanly separates the biceps and triceps when flexed, which better showcases each.
Second, it pushes the biceps brachii up, giving you a better “peak” when flexing.
So, when we get to the exercises and workouts portion of this article, we will be including some work to target the brachialii.
THE TRICEPS ANATOMY
The next muscle group to talk about is the triceps, or triceps brachii, which has three heads:
As you can see, the three heads combine to form the distinctive “horseshoe” that can become quite pronounced, when properly developed.
Here’s another shot of me showing where I’m at with my triceps
As I mentioned earlier, the biceps are given far too much focus in most people’s arm workouts.
Small triceps mean small, disproportionate arms, regardless of the size of the biceps.
THE FOREARMS ANATOMY
Last but not least are the forearms, which are comprised of several smaller muscles:
Forearms are like the calves of the arms.
They aren’t the immediate focus, but if they’re underdeveloped, it’s sorely obvious. If they’re well developed, however, it greatly enhances the whole appearance of the limbs.
Now, lets discuss the three important part of this article
MISTAKES IN TRAINING ARMS WORKOUT
1. Focusing on wrong arms exercises:-
Many people focus too much on machines and isolation exercises, which are of secondary importance in building big round arms.
2. Focusing on high rep training :-
This mistake will stunt the growth of every major muscle group in the body and is particularly detrimental in a smaller muscle group like the shoulders.
3. Copying bodybuilders :-
This is the most typical reason why most of the men do these routines. Watching the bodybuilders on youtube and copying them will never work. First of all, they are on drugs or steroids that they won't tell you. So the people who are natural, won't work for you.
4. More is better :-
This is the very common thinking of men, that working out more will help to gain muscle more, which is actually false.
5. Avoiding forearms :-
In the gym i rarely see anybody doing forearms. People do ignore forearms and concentrate more on biceps triceps. This looks really bad, that if a guy is having good biceps triceps but thin forearms.
KEYS OF AN EFFECTIVE ARMS WORKOUT
1.Train your arms two times per week :-
All researches looking at training frequency shows that a higher frequency (2-3 times per week) is more effective then a lower frequency (once per week) and i personally do twice per week arms workout.
2. Do 3-4 arms exercise per workout:-
Rather then doing every arms exercise in existence, stick with 3-4 arms exercise per workout. Always start with the weaker part first and isolation in last.
3.Rest 1-4 min between sets most of the time:-
Instead of resting 1 min between every set because its what leads to biggest arms pump possible, use longer rest period (2-3 min) between sets of your primary exercise, then shorter rest period (60-90 sec) between sets of isolation exercises.
4.Use the 5-15 rap range:-
Instead of only doing the stereotypical 8-10 reps for every set of every exercise. Going as low as 5 rep and as high as 15 will be ideal for generating muscle growth.
5. Make sure your diet support your goals:-
The best arms workout routine in the world isn't going to work, if your diet isn't designed to support it.
BEST ARMS WORKOUT ROUTINES
BEGINNER
ROUTINE 1-
Biceps & forearms-
Barbell curl 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Alternate dumbell curl 4 sets of 12-6 reps
Preatur curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Hammer dumbell 3 sets of 12-6 reps
Forearm curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Reverse curl 2 sets of 15-10 reps
Triceps-
Cable push down 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Cable push down 4 sets of 15-6 reps
One arm dumbell 3 sets of 12-6 reps
Skull crusher 3 sets of 12-6 reps
Reverse push down 3 sets of 15-10 reps
ROUTINE 2-
Biceps & forearm-
Barbell curl 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Inc dumbell curl 4 sets of 12-6 reps
Concentration curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Hammer dumbell 3 sets of 12-6 reps
Forearm curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Reverse forearm 2 sets of 15-10 reps
Triceps-
Cable push down 4 sets of 15-6 sets
Overhead rope ext 4 sets of 12-6 sets
One arm dumbell 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Reverse push down 3 sets of 15-10 reps
ADVANCED
Supersets combination
ROUTINE 1-
Barbell curl }super 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Push down } set 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Inc dumbell } super 3 sets of 12-6 reps
Skull crusher} set 3 sets of 12-6 reps
Preacher curl } super 3 sets of 12-6 reps
Reverse push down}set 3 sets of 12-6 reps
Forearm curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Reverse forearm 2 sets of 15-10 reps
Forearm curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Reverse forearm 2 sets of 15-10 reps
ROUTINE 2-
Overhead cable curl}super 4 sets of 15-6rep
Reverse push down}set 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Inc dumbell curl} super 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Overhead rope ext} set 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Barbell curl } super 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Push down } set 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Hammer dumbell 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Forearm curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Reverse forearm 2 sets of 15-10 reps
If you have split your biceps and triceps with chest and back then ...
ROUTINE 1-
Chest
Cable pushdown 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Overhead rope ext 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Reverse push down 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Skull crusher}supers 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Kick back } sets 3 sets of 20 reps
Back
Barbell curl 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Inc dumbell } super 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Spider curl } set 4 sets of 15 reps
Hammer dumbell}super 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Reverse curl } set 3 sets of 15 reps
Forearm curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Reverse forearm 2 sets of 15-10 reps
ROUTINE 2-
Chest
Reverse pushdown 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Skull crusher 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Overhead cable ext}super 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Push down } set 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Back
Overhead cable curl 4 sets of 15-6 reps
Barbell curl} super 3 sets of 15-6 reps
Close grip curl} set 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Hammer dumbell} super 3 sets of 15-10 rep
Reverse curl } set 3 sets of 15 reps
Forearm curl 3 sets of 15-10 reps
Reverse forearm 2 sets of 15-10 reps
Now, you have got mostly all improtant infomation about arms anatomy and best routines for arms muscle growth. Don't stick to one routine keep on changing routines for better muscle development.
ALL THE BEST💪
































