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 Training Basics 

 The biceps are a favorite muscle to train by everyone. They are a small muscle, therefore are easy to pump up and stimulate. Since the biceps are a relatively small muscle, they do not require too many sets or movements to be properly trained. The key is to use extremely strict form. Due to the use of curling the arms to train the biceps, there is an opportunity and luring temptation to swing the weight up with your body. A solid biceps routine should consist of both compound and isolation movements. Proper and full contraction-extension is the way to stimulate growth in the biceps.

 Beginners should always do the basics in their early training. For the biceps, you will build your foundation with standing barbell or dumbbell curls followed by a isolation movement such as inclined dumbbell curls or preacher curls. It is true for all exercises, however, strict form is very important while training the biceps. It is very simple to simply swing the weight up or arch your back.. but this will lead to injuries and loss of gains.

 The Average member should remember to train their biceps to target achieving proper form. The use of biceps curling machines is recommended to focus on form and stimulation of the correct muscle tissues. The following will be similar to that of a beginner.

 Individuals preparing for Competition must take into consideration attaining detail as well as patching up weak spots. It is very important to maintain the basic movements in your training; however implement the addition of movements which will bring out detail. It is also crucial to add high rep and shocking principles. This is further covered in the Competition Center.

     
 

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