Short answer: The chin-up is a pull-up variation done with a supinated/underhand grip (palms facing towards you). Subsequently, the biggest arm flexors i.e. the biceps receive a significant market share in the exercise. The contribution of the biceps combined with the ability to scale the chin-up forever by adding weight, turn the movement into a […]
The ”how-to-get-big-arms-fast” theme is the muscle equivalent of the modern ”how-to-get-rich-quick” mentality frequently seen in our world infected by the false belief that the mainstream media can provide a solution to all problems. Honestly, I am very tired of seeing the same thing over and over again. Just a few days ago S-Nation productions came up with […]
One evening on my way back home I saw a supermarket with a big large poster of a smiling chicken. I had to ask myself why would that chicken smile if it’s about to lose its head? The answer was, of course, simple – marketing. Companies want us to see only the PR version of […]
Arm training is one of the simplest things in life. You don’t need more than 2 months to learn the basic biceps and triceps exercises (e.g., curls, close grip bench press, dips, pull-overs and others.) As expected, the industry wants to complicate things and sets many traps on your path. They produce video after video […]
Do you need a ton of calories to build bigger arms? Every hypertrophy expert says that being in a “caloric surplus” is fundamental to muscle growth. This has been one of the main reasons for the rise of the natty fatsos – a group of people who underestimate their body fat percentage and think that their […]
The text that’s about to follow is going to cause a stream of hate. You will hate me so much that you may even consider breaking the computer monitor. Since I don’t really care about the future of your monitor, I will continue to write. Let’s get straight to the point. You want to have […]
According to the statistics, the sales of muscle magazines increase when there’s a flexed arm on the cover. This is not a coincidence. Exploitation of the natural human perception of aesthetics has convinced the population that the biceps are the universal symbol of strength. This is why the lifting literature contains 1000s of arm routines. […]
In this post, I will present a few triceps training tips for naturals that actually work. First, adjust your expectations. The bodybuilding industry has been using the effect of muscular arms on people as a brainwashing tool and a money printer. Every day bodybuilders on anabolic steroids, growth hormone and insulin receive a “revelation” and […]
Will my upper body grow bigger if I don’t train my legs is a question that resides in the head of many muscle constructors aspiring to develop a bro physique. Surprisingly, or not, the answer is actually yes, but only to a certain extent. The amount of muscle that your body can carry naturally is […]
Unfortunately, many isolation exercises for the triceps cause elbow pain. The classic skullcrushers do not make an exception. The number one reason why skullcrushers give you elbow pain is that they are an open chain exercise. Open chain exercises are movements during which the hands or the feet can move freely. An example of an […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger had a physique that most people consider ideal. He was massive, lean and brought some of the best chest and arms in bodybuilding. To this day, Arnold’s chest and biceps development are unmatched. What’s the secret to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s arm size? 1.It’s not a secret routine The online space is infested with routines revealing […]
Thick and veiny forearms attract more attention than big biceps. In the eyes of the public, a set of truly muscular and powerful forearms is a sign of toughness, strength and manliness. What are the forearm muscles made of? The forearm muscles are built for endurance since they are needed constantly for various daily tasks. As […]