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latin22 · #1 10-22-07, 02:30 PM

I'm not sure if this question was addressed yet and I'm sorry if it has.My question is I'm trying to build additional mass in my arm.My question is do I need to work the rest of my body to build my arms up or can I just do tricep/bicep workouts twice a week and skip chest,back,legs workouts? I have heard that arms can resist growth if you don't build the rest of the body in proportion to it.Any help would be appreciated.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #2 10-22-07, 02:54 PM

Well, the simple answer is yes they will grow without training the rest of your body. But they would grow much better if you trained you whole body. The body likes to be balanced.

My question is why would you want too?

latin22 · #3 10-22-07, 03:25 PM

I was just curious cuase I read from alot of places that you can't train only certain muscles that you need to train them all so that they can grow.I don't plan on eliminating muscle group workouts.Thanks for your help

latin22 · #4 10-26-07, 09:33 AM

Ok I have another quick question.I'm looking for suggestions.I'm currently working out my Triceps on Monday , my Biceps Tuesday, Rest on Wednesday, but when I go to work my chest on Thursday I can't put up that much weight as my triceps are still sore.I do 12 sets for triceps on Monday my excercises are close grip presses,overhead extensions and rope pulldowns.Am I doing too much for triceps? I also work my back on friday.

redback · #5 10-26-07, 10:27 AM

Your tri's are still sore 3 days later??

rado · #6 10-26-07, 10:32 AM

So you want to have big arms(like most guys do)and not a good chest, delts, back, legs, quads, etc...

You need to train the whole body...Most guys train only arms and chest...Most of them have no back or legs and look like shit...You need to be balanced.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #7 10-26-07, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by latin22

Ok I have another quick question.I'm looking for suggestions.I'm currently working out my Triceps on Monday , my Biceps Tuesday, Rest on Wednesday, but when I go to work my chest on Thursday I can't put up that much weight as my triceps are still sore.I do 12 sets for triceps on Monday my excercises are close grip presses,overhead extensions and rope pulldowns.Am I doing too much for triceps? I also work my back on friday.

i would space it out more then. do legs on Thursday, then chest on Friday and back the next day.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #8 10-26-07, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by redback

Your tri's are still sore 3 days later??

i am sore for 3-4 days after i train any muscle group, you may need to train a little harder there bro.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #9 10-26-07, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rado

So you want to have big arms(like most guys do)and not a good chest, delts, back, legs, quads, etc...

You need to train the whole body...Most guys train only arms and chest...Most of them have no back or legs and look like shit...You need to be balanced.

read the rest of the thread ass hat. he said he plans on doing that.

rado · #10 10-26-07, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

read the rest of the thread ass hat. he said he plans on doing that.

I did already...It was more of a rhetorical question.

latin22 · #11 10-26-07, 12:42 PM

yeah my biceps recover pretty quick but my triceps are usually sore until thursday or friday.I may have to space it out like you said I just might combine chest/back on friday. And yeah Rado I do want a more balanced body with a good chest,back,shoulders,etc but arm size is my biggest priority.Thanks for your help guys

***THE BOUNCER*** · #12 10-26-07, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by latin22

yeah my biceps recover pretty quick but my triceps are usually sore until thursday or friday.I may have to space it out like you said I just might combine chest/back on friday. And yeah Rado I do want a more balanced body with a good chest,back,shoulders,etc but arm size is my biggest priority.Thanks for your help guys

how many days a week are you working out?

latin22 · #13 10-26-07, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

how many days a week are you working out?

4 days on three off my body seems to recover better this way.

Mon-triceps
Tues- Biceps
Wed.- off
Thurs-chest
Fri-back/legs

Sometimes I skip legs being as I'm not looking for huge quads.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #14 10-26-07, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by latin22

4 days on three off my body seems to recover better this way.

Mon-triceps
Tues- Biceps
Wed.- off
Thurs-chest
Fri-back/legs

Sometimes I skip legs being as I'm not looking for huge quads.

you dont train delts?

dont skip legs bro. you can train them without looking for huge quads.

latin22 · #15 10-26-07, 01:05 PM

I hate training legs lol but I might give it more time since you feel I should train them more.I usually train shoulders on one of the days when they don't feel so uovertrained from getting hit secondary.Usually monday or friday if I don't do legs.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #16 10-26-07, 01:16 PM

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I hate training legs lol but I might give it more time since you feel I should train them more.I usually train shoulders on one of the days when they don't feel so uovertrained from getting hit secondary.Usually monday or friday if I don't do legs.

Try and train every muscle group once a week bro. Somethings aren't fun to train for some people. Doing legs even though you don't like to do them is a time for you to find out what you are all about. Suck it up and get in there and train legs!

latin22 · #17 10-26-07, 01:20 PM

Yeah I hear what you're saying man.i know I got to suck it up and hit everything if I want to have a well balanced physique.I appreciate all your help Bouncer.

***THE BOUNCER*** · #18 10-26-07, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by latin22

Yeah I hear what you're saying man.i know I got to suck it up and hit everything if I want to have a well balanced physique.I appreciate all your help Bouncer.

ya, no problem man.

The_Grinder · #19 10-26-07, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by latin22

4 days on three off my body seems to recover better this way.

Mon-triceps
Tues- Biceps
Wed.- off
Thurs-chest
Fri-back/legs

Sometimes I skip legs being as I'm not looking for huge quads.

Yeah like bouncer said, hit the shoulders, they will make your arms look bigger and thats what u are obviously looking for. I'd also try and split up back and legs. Those are two workouts that are too intense and too important to be doing on the same day IMO.

redback · #20 10-26-07, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

i am sore for 3-4 days after i train any muscle group, you may need to train a little harder there bro.

Even when your on? I doubt it

latin22 · #21 10-29-07, 09:16 AM

Well right now I'm training with only CEE I'm not taking any AAS.When I was on then I was able to recover alot faster.

merckon · #22 10-29-07, 11:02 AM

Oh man,you need those legs!Training legs will make the rest of your body grow.Dont be that guy who wear sweat pants to the gym because you are ashamed of your legs,good luck bro!

rado · #23 10-29-07, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by redback

Even when your on? I doubt it

When I was "on"...I did recover within 2 days; maybe 3.

But right now, I'm still sore after 4 days...Not too much, but still tender in the area...