Comments on: Common Bicep and Tricep Training Mistakes http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/ Your Path To a Better Body Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:01:34 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dmitrij http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-169 Dmitrij Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:17:43 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-169 Hi Anthony. Thanks for presenting us common mistakes when training arms. When I started bodybuilding I've been doing to many sets for biceps (10-12). After 7 months i've heard it could easily lead to overtraining and I was wondering if it was true because the day after I didn't feel pain or even fatigue in my biceps. Nevertheless, I changed to 6-8 sets and now after 3 months I've noticed that my biceps grow little faster than before. My biceps grew only 5-6 cm after first 7 months of training. What is your opinion of this? Was it really overtraining? Hi Anthony. Thanks for presenting us common mistakes when training arms. When I started bodybuilding I’ve been doing to many sets for biceps (10-12). After 7 months i’ve heard it could easily lead to overtraining and I was wondering if it was true because the day after I didn’t feel pain or even fatigue in my biceps. Nevertheless, I changed to 6-8 sets and now after 3 months I’ve noticed that my biceps grow little faster than before. My biceps grew only 5-6 cm after first 7 months of training. What is your opinion of this? Was it really overtraining?

]]> By: Randy (dirty) http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Randy (dirty) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:07:28 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-100 Hey Anthony! It's me Dirty from Cs =P I actually started to work out (yet again) and going to keep to it this time i\'ve read a lot of the stuff you posted and im about to start following it. The first time i started to work out i completely screwed up over did my workouts kept with the same routine and i ended up straining most of my neck muscles to a point where i almost ripped one =( But now i have a question for you. I want to build muscle im at 150 right now but i also want to have a nice stomach and what not. What do you think would be better to do bulk then burn orr a bit of both? Hey Anthony! It’s me Dirty from Cs =P I actually started to work out (yet again) and going to keep to it this time i\’ve read a lot of the stuff you posted and im about to start following it. The first time i started to work out i completely screwed up over did my workouts kept with the same routine and i ended up straining most of my neck muscles to a point where i almost ripped one =( But now i have a question for you.

I want to build muscle im at 150 right now but i also want to have a nice stomach and what not. What do you think would be better to do bulk then burn orr a bit of both?

]]> By: Anthony Myers http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Anthony Myers Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:39:58 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-49 First, you're son is going to be okay. He's probably not doing anything wrong at all, it's just how his body is reacting to something new. It's very unlikely that hes over training with 15lb dumb bells. I'm guessing hes just doing push-ups, crunches, etc... and then various arm exercises with the dumb bells. Right? That's how plenty of young guys get started. It sounds like it is very important to you that if he does this, he does it right and develops a body that is proportional. I recommend you get him signed up at a gym and maybe a few sessions with a personal trainer. They can be expensive, but they pay off. Plus, after a couple of months he'll get the hang of things and he will be able to do his own thing safely. Better yet, does his high school have a weight room? Most high schools keep their weight room open for a couple of hours after school is out of session. Have him talk to his gym teacher, health teacher or the school football or basketball coach and ask if he/she would be willing to meet with your son a few times a week after school and help him get started with weight training. Also, taking a weight training class if it is offered wouldn't hurt either. By signing up at a gym, taking a weight training class or meeting with the school health teacher, or coaches he is going to properly learn how to train his entire body. This will ensure that everything grows proportionally and he will get a head start in the right direction by doing things properly from the beginning. After all... there's not too much you can do with (1) set of 15lb dumb bells. First, you’re son is going to be okay. He’s probably not doing anything wrong at all, it’s just how his
body is reacting to something new. It’s very unlikely that hes over training with 15lb dumb bells.
I’m guessing hes just doing push-ups, crunches, etc… and then various arm exercises with the
dumb bells. Right? That’s how plenty of young guys get started.

It sounds like it is very important to you that if he does this, he does it right and develops
a body that is proportional. I recommend you get him signed up at a gym and maybe a few
sessions with a personal trainer. They can be expensive, but they pay off. Plus, after a couple
of months he’ll get the hang of things and he will be able to do his own thing safely.

Better yet, does his high school have a weight room? Most high schools keep their weight room
open for a couple of hours after school is out of session. Have him talk to his gym teacher, health
teacher or the school football or basketball coach and ask if he/she would be willing to meet with
your son a few times a week after school and help him get started with weight training. Also,
taking a weight training class if it is offered wouldn’t hurt either.

By signing up at a gym, taking a weight training class or meeting with the school health teacher,
or coaches he is going to properly learn how to train his entire body. This will ensure
that everything grows proportionally and he will get a head start in the right direction
by doing things properly from the beginning. After all… there’s not too much you can do
with (1) set of 15lb dumb bells.

]]> By: M.Q. http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-48 M.Q. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:35:32 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-48 I need some advice for my 15 year old son who has the body of a basketball player, very tall and lean. He asked me to buy him some weights to lift at home--I'm guessing because he wanted bigger guns like some of his friends. I allowed him to buy a set of 15 lb dumb bells and he's been working out every night for a week. Today he showed me his results and I gasped. He's developed a funny looking egg-like bump on his very long and otherwise lean arms. His arms look irregular and even freaky with this odd protrusion--like no other male arm I've ever seen. Is he over doing it? Not using the right weights? Is it that he's just too lean and doesn't have enough body mass to produce a properly formed bicep? Maybe he's doing too many reps? I hate to think what his arms will look like by the end of the month. Please help. I need some advice for my 15 year old son who has the body of a basketball player, very tall and lean. He asked me to buy him some weights to lift at home–I’m guessing because he wanted bigger guns like some of his friends. I allowed him to buy a set of 15 lb dumb bells and he’s been working out every night for a week. Today he showed me his results and I gasped. He’s developed a funny looking egg-like bump on his very long and otherwise lean arms. His arms look irregular and even freaky with this odd protrusion–like no other male arm I’ve ever seen. Is he over doing it? Not using the right weights? Is it that he’s just too lean and doesn’t have enough body mass to produce a properly formed bicep? Maybe he’s doing too many reps? I hate to think what his arms will look like by the end of the month. Please help.

]]> By: Anthony Myers http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Anthony Myers Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:43:58 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-24 Thanks for your input KP. Terrible form and legs being neglected are two of the most common exercise mistakes. I see it in the gym all of the time and guys wonder why they make no progress. Congratulations on the 20lbs dude. Living proof that big compound exercises are the key to success! Thanks for your input KP.

Terrible form and legs being neglected are two of the most common exercise mistakes.

I see it in the gym all of the time and guys wonder why they make no progress.

Congratulations on the 20lbs dude. Living proof that big compound exercises are the key to success!

]]> By: KP http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-23 KP Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:32:53 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-23 great post. and you're exactly right. most guys at my old high school just did curls with terrible form, and neglected their legs entirely, and wondered why they weren't making gains. I did the same thing for about a year, but once I started researching, I discovered that squats release the most growth hormone of any exercise. So I started concentrating on them, and with proper nutrition I gained nearly 20 pounds of muscle in 1 1/2 years! Once my squat max went up, and my leg size increased, everything else increased in sync. great post. and you’re exactly right. most guys at my old high school just did curls with terrible form, and neglected their legs entirely, and wondered why they weren’t making gains. I did the same thing for about a year, but once I started researching, I discovered that squats release the most growth hormone of any exercise. So I started concentrating on them, and with proper nutrition I gained nearly 20 pounds of muscle in 1 1/2 years! Once my squat max went up, and my leg size increased, everything else increased in sync.

]]> By: Anthony Myers http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Anthony Myers Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:25:23 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-22 Thanks Ricardo. 1. Pull ups, Chin ups, Wide grip pull ups. Also, you can get a cheap set of dumbbells/barbells and it should be plenty of equipment to get the job done for arms. 2. Yeah it's possible. It's not easy, but it's possible. Usually, you're going to gain some fat when you're trying to add muscle. That's why a lot of people will either a) cut to lose fat or b) bulk to gain muscle. My best advice is this. . . Figure out what your fitness goals are. Do you primarily want to lose fat or build muscle? Which ever is more appealing to you start off with that goal in mind. When I was overweight I desperately wanted to lose my gut... that was all. I started to lose some fat and once I was happy with my fat loss results I thought to myself, Ok. Now it's time to put on some muscle. If you want to lose fat and build muscle simultaneously there are two ways that work best. First, best case scenerio is if you're a beginner you will tend to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time becuase it's something really new. Your body hasn't experienced this type of shock before. Second, alternative scenario... You kick ass in the gym, but kick even more ass in the kitchen. It all comes down to nutrition. Thanks Ricardo.

1. Pull ups, Chin ups, Wide grip pull ups. Also, you can get a cheap set of dumbbells/barbells and
it should be plenty of equipment to get the job done for arms.

2. Yeah it’s possible. It’s not easy, but it’s possible. Usually, you’re going to gain some fat when you’re trying to add muscle.
That’s why a lot of people will either a) cut to lose fat or b) bulk to gain muscle. My best advice is this. . .

Figure out what your fitness goals are. Do you primarily want to lose fat or build muscle? Which ever is more appealing to you
start off with that goal in mind. When I was overweight I desperately wanted to lose my gut… that was all. I started to lose
some fat and once I was happy with my fat loss results I thought to myself, Ok. Now it’s time to put on some muscle.

If you want to lose fat and build muscle simultaneously there are two ways that work best. First, best case scenerio is if you’re
a beginner you will tend to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time becuase it’s something really new. Your body hasn’t experienced
this type of shock before. Second, alternative scenario… You kick ass in the gym, but kick even more ass in the kitchen. It all comes down to
nutrition.

]]> By: Ricardo http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Ricardo Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:06:33 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-21 Hey man, good stuff, your blog rocks and you are a damm good writer. There\'s a couple of things I\'m interested. 1. How can I get guns like yours without any expensive equipment. Can it be done? 2. What is the best way to gain muscle without gaining fat? Is it possible? I\'ll be looking forward to your content. Thanks Hey man, good stuff, your blog rocks and you are a damm good writer. There\’s a couple of things I\’m interested.

1. How can I get guns like yours without any expensive equipment. Can it be done?

2. What is the best way to gain muscle without gaining fat? Is it possible?

I\’ll be looking forward to your content. Thanks

]]> By: Anthony Myers http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Anthony Myers Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:16:08 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-17 Thanks. I'm pretty excited about the response I've received so far. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Thanks. I’m pretty excited about the response I’ve received so far.
I’m glad you’re enjoying it.

]]> By: Anthony Myers http://www.fitness-path.com/3/common-bicep-and-tricep-training-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Anthony Myers Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:15:36 +0000 http://www.fitness-path.com/?p=3#comment-16 Thanks A.J. I will be writing about how to naturally raise testosterone levels next. Didn't you request that on facebook a week or so ago? Thanks A.J.
I will be writing about how to naturally raise testosterone levels next.
Didn’t you request that on facebook a week or so ago?

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