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Tricep bodybuilding focuses on developing and strengthening the triceps muscles, which are located on the back of the upper arm. Building strong triceps is essential for overall arm strength and aesthetics. There are various exercises specifically designed to target and isolate the triceps: 1...

Building well-developed forearms requires a combination of targeted exercises, consistent training, and attention to form. Here are some effective forearm exercises commonly used in bodybuilding: 1. **Wrist Curls:** - **Execution:** Sit or stand with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing...

Building impressive arm muscles is a common goal in bodybuilding. To achieve well-developed arms, it's important to work both the biceps and triceps, as they make up the bulk of the arm muscles. Here are some of the best bodybuilding arm exercises for targeting the biceps and triceps: **Biceps...

In bodybuilding, major muscle groups are typically targeted to create a balanced and well-proportioned physique. The following are some of the major muscle groups that bodybuilders focus on: Chest (Pectorals): Exercises: Bench press, dumbbell flyes, incline bench press. Back (Latissimus Dorsi...

Developing strong and flexible wrists is essential for various bodybuilding exercises, as well as for overall functional strength. Strong wrists can help you lift heavier weights and reduce the risk of injuries. Here are some exercises and tips to help you strengthen and improve the flexibility...

If you're looking to build muscle mass through bodybuilding, it's essential to have a well-structured workout routine that focuses on progressive overload and includes both resistance training and adequate recovery. Here's a sample bodybuilding routine designed to help you gain muscle mass...

This Incline Dumbbell Press Series Takes You to Hell and Back Your chest and shoulders will feel the burn. If you really want to break through your training plateaus, you might have to put yourself through hell. This chest and shoulder burner uses multiple tempos to fire up your effort...

Bottom Line Up Front 1. Want a prominent bicep peak and arm circumference? You can't ignore the brachialis. 2. The brachialis is responsible for making the biceps appear taller. It quite literally pushes the biceps up. 3. Maximize brachialis recruitment by doing elbow flexion with a neutral or...

Intermediate workout routine for men This 4-day-per-week intermediate program increases reps and sets to stimulate new muscle growth. When they become too easy, you can gradually add more weight or more reps/sets. If you do it correctly, you can follow this routine for several years until you...

No leg curl machine? No problem! You've chosen to show your legs' backs the appreciation they merit on leg day. Unfortunately, everyone else in the gym had the same notion, which is bad news for your hamstrings. You must adhere to a training program, therefore you don't have time or patience to...

Get a physique that is extremely muscular and has massive trapezius muscles. The top and middle of your back are where the trapezius muscles, or traps, are located. This three-part muscle extends from the middle of your spine to the base of your head. Your back will get bigger and more defined...

Not seeing the progress you want in your biceps and triceps? The reason could be simpler than you might think. Here I’ll share five possible reasons that might explain why you’re not seeing the gains you’ve been working towards in your arms. ONLY DOING COMPOUND MOVEMENTS A frequent...

We often see bodybuilders performing a limited range of motion with dumbbell flyes. Why is this the case? - 💥 This study shows us that muscle activation in a dumbbell flye decreases significantly at the top of the exercise. This is because you get too great of a mechanical advantage over the...

The barbell bench press is a popular horizontal push exercise that trains your chest, triceps, and front deltoids. But when some people perform the bench press, they tend to feel shoulder discomfort. In this case, I suggest you check your form. A common cause for shoulder pain during the bench...

How To Do It Set up in a good stiff-legged deadlift position. Make sure you're "aware" of your hamstrings and you're not putting strain on your lower back. Use two moderately heavy dumbbells that you can hold at the top position of a dumbbell row at maximum range of motion. This is your...

The Dumbbell Side Bend is for Dummies . A common exercise that doesn't make biomechanical sense is side bends performed while holding a dumbbell on each side. Of course, the weight of the dumbbell offsets the weight on the other side, making this exercise ineffective at sufficiently loading the...

Monday Wednesday Friday -back/traps/biceps tuesday Thursday Saturday - triceps/chest/ shoulder back - 9 sets bent row Traps-6 sets of barbell shrugs biceps. 5 sets of dumbbell curls 5 sets of barbell curls chest - 6. Sets decline bench press 6 sets of flat bench...

Did you know that different parts of a muscle are controlled by different nerves? The biceps has a long and a short head. Nerve cells connected to the long head's outer (lateral) part are activated during elbow flexion, while nerve cells connected to the inner (medial) part are activated by...

4 Tips to Make Short Workouts More EffectiveWhen time to work out is sparse, there are a few tips that can be used to ensure you achieve a training effect (i.e., get stronger, improve conditioning, build muscle) and reap the best results from quick strength training workouts. 1) Omit lengthy...

I've never understood why bodybuilders apply 21's only to their biceps. The way I see it, 21's are a simple and versatile overload technique that can easily be applied to almost any strength exercise. As a refresher, 21's are usually performed by doing 7 partial reps at the top of the range of...