Arm (Biceps Brachii, Triceps, Forearms) Building Workout

Author Rod Ferris B.A. CPT (YMCA, ACE), CPAFLA,CFCFitness Level AdvancedType Hypertrophy
Days in Plan 2 Days Rest Between Sets:
1:30-2:00 minutes
Duration60 Min per session
This arm body building exercise/workout program is designed to increase biceps brachii, triceps and forearm size. Complete this arm/ bicep/tricep training program twice weekly. This is NOT a complete fitness program; these exercises should be added to your current regeme for arm growth.

A planned nutritional program is one of the most important aspects of increasing size for any bodypart. Please see the nutrition section to learn about protein, carbohydrates and fats. The bottom line is to make sure to get 6 small meals during the day all having protein, veggies and fruit. Also, have carbs and protein during and after a workout for muscle recovery. This is needed for increasing arm size.

This program focuses on compound exercises first and then isolation exercises to increase testosterone and growth hormone output for the rest of body for building size.

A planned nutritional meal plan is one of the most important aspects of any body composition change. Please see the nutrition section to learn about protein, carbohydrates and fats. The bottom line is to make sure to get 6 small meals during the day all having protein, veggies and fruit. Carbohydrates and protein during and after a workout for muscle recovery. This is needed for increasing muscle mass which will help with your basal metabolic rate (BMR).

All routines benefit from changing the sets, weight and reps week to week. This will help prevent a plateau. An example is:

Week 1: 6-8 reps 4 sets- Muscle Mass
Week 2: 12-15 reps 3-4 sets - Definition
Week 3: 1-3 reps 5 sets - Power
Week 4: 8-10 reps
Day 1 - Upper Body
Bench Press Exercise Picture 1. Bench Press
Sets: 3Reps: 8
Notes:This compound exercise is excellent for arm building and growth hormone production. The secondary muscles for this exercise are your Triceps.
Dips Exercise Picture 2. Dips
Sets: 3Reps: 8
Overhead Cable Extensions Exercise Picture 3. Overhead Cable Extensions
Sets: 3Reps: 8
Overhead Tricep Extentions Exercise Picture 4. Overhead Tricep Extentions
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Pyramid this exercise until failure.
Tricep Kickbacks Exercise Picture 5. Tricep Kickbacks
Sets: 3Reps: 12
Notes:Make sure to get 12 reps. Go until failure. Make sure to watch your form.
Day 2 - Upper Body
Bent-over Barbell Rows Exercise Picture 1. Bent-over Barbell Rows
Sets: 3Reps: 8
Notes:This compound exercise works not only your back, but your biceps too. Push yourself hard during this exercise.
Seated Row Exercise Picture 2. Seated Row
Sets: 3Reps: 7
Barbell Curls Exercise Picture 3. Barbell Curls
Sets: 4Reps: 8
Notes:Notice that 4 sets are in order. Challenge yourself.
Concentration Curls Exercise Picture 4. Concentration Curls
Sets: 3Reps: 20
Notes:Complete three sets of 21's, you may need your hand for assistance.
Preacher Curls Exercise Picture 5. Preacher Curls
Sets: 3Reps: 6
Notes:Go for six reps at the very max,and make sure to try a one rep max every three weeks. Also make sure to change up the exercises every week, but follow the same workout principles.

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Arm (Biceps Brachii, Triceps, Forearms) Building Basics

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