Getting Bigger Arms
Well, well…
Seems my arm blasting routine is working. In case you need a visual, see my my latest pictures. I’m not Arnold yet, but then again my butt isn’t full of needle holes.
Did I say that out-loud?
I kid, I keeeeeed. I love Arnold. He’s an icon…with 21-inch arms no-less. Something like that. Who knows for sure.
What I do know for sure is mine are 17.25 inches pumped and 16.75 relaxed. I’ve never seen over 17 inches on my arms, so this is pretty cool—especially given the fact I’m into single-digit bodyfat now.
My personal goal is 18 inches by the end of this year. On my frame, that will look kinda freaky…but then again, I’m a freaky kind of guy.
Now, I fully realize that this is puny when compared to a genetic freak or a pro bodybuilder, but for a natural HRT-only guy (medical reasons…my pituitary was blown out of whack when I was 27) it’s pretty darn good.
It’s also proof-positive that my Fit Over 40 Lifestyle Principles really do work. I’m 43 and growing. But, I’m also shedding bodyfat at the same time.
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Meanwhile, keep blasting—no matter how young or old you are.
[jB]
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Comments (2)
dereje woldeyes said:
i need your help i am a tennis player and I want to improver or i want to make a bigger arms so which exercise is helping for arm ? and to get a power ?
Tanks
Posted on Apr 14, 2007 08:18 AM
Jon Benson said:
Dereje;
Gaining arm strength is just one issue in tennis. Shoulder and back strength is more important.
I would recommend a 6-week training protocol:
Monday
Chins; 3 sets as many reps to fatigue
Seated Dumbbell Presses: 3 sets 12, 8, 6-8 to fatigue
Standing Barbell Curls: 3 sets 12, 8, 6-6 to fatigue
Ab work
Wednesday
Legs and Chest (whatever you currently do, but make ‘sure’ you include squats if you can. Squats can add size to your entire body.)
Friday
Repeat Monday’s workout
Try that. As simple as it looks, it will work wonders for arm size IF (repeat, IF) you eat the way I discuss throughout this site and in my book Fit Over 40.
That’s key.
Plus, you must progress. Keep a log and increase your reps and weights.
JB
Posted on Apr 14, 2007 08:34 AM