Bigger Arms - Curls are not the secret!
Most magazines and their authors would tell
you that in order to have bigger arms you should do certain curls and do a certain
combination of reps and sets for best arm development. Forget about what you have read.
The models you see in the mags are mostly steroids induced bodybuilders with exceptional
genetics. Following their advice is a guarantee failure for an average trainee like you.
The secret, if any, is right here.
The numero uno secret for adding inches to
your arm size is to build as much muscular weight as possible. There is a direct
correlationship between arm size and bodyweight (muscular, not fat, weight). How many
exercisers have you come across having massive arms while having a small body? Even if
there's one, it is not proportional anyway. Visually, it is like thick branches hanging
from a thin trunk. Hardly impressive. See the picture?
You may need to build as much as 5-10kg of
muscular bodyweight in order to gain 1-2 inches of arm size. To do that, you need to
consistently weight train using mostly large, compound exercises like squat, deadlift,
pull-ups, rows, bench presses, dips.
Do 2-3 such exercises (of 2-5 sets x 6-12
reps) per workout for 2-3 times a week. Also include 1-2 of your favorite arms exercises
at the end for some direct arm training. Do not do countless curls and extensions in hope
that this will add inches to your arms. It won't.
In addition to your training, get plenty of
rest (8-10 hours of sleep) and good nutrition (eating a lot of calorie and nutrient dense
food). Within 2-3 months of consistent effort, I am sure you'll add 2-3 kg of muscular
bodyweight, and see a dramatic gain in arm size as well.
