Ever found yourself standing in front of the mirror, flexing your mighty guns… and nothing really happens? You go to the gym, hit the weights hard, but the measuring tape and the mirror tells the same old story despite your efforts.
Don’t be discouraged – some people aren’t genetically blessed with freaky-thick arms, but there are plenty of things you can do to make the most of the cards you were dealt. Read the rest of this entry »
Next to abs, the question on how to get big arms seems to be the second most frequently asked one. In this Q&A, I hope to answer how to win the arms race. Read the rest of this entry »
Note: This article is a copy of a Q&A session with Layne Norton.
I just have such a hard time getting my self to work my legs. I keep on talking my self out of it. Any advice?
Legs days are what separates the men from the boys. Read the rest of this entry »
These particular exercises are designed to deliver serious mass to your arms. Having been developed over time and perfected by some of the best bodybuilders ever, these moves will add thickness to your entire triceps musculature. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to smaller muscle groups like your calves and forearms, sometimes, straight sets aren’t enough. For these pump-prone but growth-restrictive muscles, you usually need to go above and beyond the norm to elicit serious gains. Read the rest of this entry »
You are a criminal. That’s right. You are guilty of one of the most heinous infractions an iron-lover can possibly commit: bodypart neglect. The evidence: your imbalanced physique. While you have been incredibly diligent at building commendable pecs, lats, quads, bi’s and tri’s, you are overlooking – perhaps unintentionally – some other bodyparts that are sorely in need of some growth. While the particulars vary from lifter to lifter, four of the most shunted bodyparts include calves, hamstrings, rear delts and forearms. Here are some quick tips on how you can put an end to the neglect and start evening out your progress.
I determine my weight loads on a workout-by-workout basis; it just depends on how I feel that day. You should train with logic and reason, and that means going by your energy levels and listening to your body. I train as heavy as I feel I can possibly go on a particular day. Read the rest of this entry »
Got curl problems? We’ve all been there. After countless years of countless reps of regular barbell curls, you yearn to try something new to beef up your arms. Well, don’t worry, we’ve got your back. If you’re looking to spice up your limb life, here’s everything you need to know about the Zottman curl, including five tips to make sure you maximize each lift. Read the rest of this entry »
