Todd Durkin (Strength & Conditioning Coach): “Focus on quality over quantity. It’s better to do fewer push-ups with perfect form than crank out a bunch with your back rounded and your hips sagging.”
The main reason your biceps are soft when you flex them is because they’re carrying a layer of fat. It’s impossible to spot reduce fat from the body or to control where fat may form. You should ensure that you properly contract the muscles when training biceps. Additionally, don’t go too heavy when working biceps, … Read more
You should dip until your upper and lower arms are approximately 90 degrees to each other. Some people will state that your dip depth should see your shoulders slightly below your elbows. This is fine as long as you don’t go past the 90 degree angle. If you go further you’ll take the stress off … Read more
There’s nothing more impressive than a pair of muscular, rippling, vein-popping arms. And this is especially true if your biceps, triceps, and forearms appear to be proportionate to each other. However, I know for a fact that many trainees wonder why their forearms are bigger than their biceps. Plus, this often seems to be the … Read more
As strange as it sounds, feeling biceps curls in your neck is actually a common occurrence. Plus, it can actually be quite painful. This typically comes down to issues with form, so here’s why this happens and what you can do about it. The main reasons why bicep curls hurt your neck are due to … Read more
It feels weird to talk about pain in the middle of your back when doing bicep curls. I mean, you’re training your biceps, so obviously you should be feeling it in your biceps. Okay, I’ll admit that there are times when you may feel bicep curls in your forearms, wrists, elbows, and even shoulders. But, … Read more
There are few better exercises for the biceps than curls. However, there are quite a few variations to help you pump up your guns. That being said, would you be better off performing bicep curls seated or standing? Seated bicep curls are typically better than standing if you wish to isolate the bicep muscle. When … Read more
There’s nothing more annoying than feeling your forearms when curling. Basically, your forearms are ready to give up, while your biceps haven’t been trained anywhere near full intensity yet. Here’s why this happens and how to fix it. The main reasons you feel bicep curls in your forearms is either because you’re gripping the weights … Read more
Are you ready for a biceps workout for maximum growth? And trust me, this biceps workout is going to be extremely tough and intense. Even though the biceps are a relatively small muscle group this doesn’t mean you can’t go heavy and that you won’t feel wrecked afterwards. Plus, the beauty of this workout is … Read more
Are you feeling skull crushers in your chest? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, as I’ve certainly experienced this, and I know many others have too. Skull crushers are without doubt a fantastic exercise for the triceps. However, I know only too well that you may not always feel the movement just in your triceps. And … Read more