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Am I overtraining my arms?

brian_u23 Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/01/26	2004/03/05, 10:55 PM This is my arms routine which I do once a week: Biceps: EZ bar preacher curl - 3 sets 8 reps Standing dumbell curls - 3 sets 8 reps Barbell Curls - 3 sets 8 reps Hammer curls - 3 sets 8 reps Triceps: skull crushers - 3 sets 8 reps one arm tricep extensions - 3 sets 8 reps weighted dips - 3 sets 8 reps If I am overtraining or if anything is wrong with my arms workout can someone please help me out. Thanks.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/03/05, 10:59 PM nope...looks good.....how does your diet look though? -------------- I can beat Mario Brothers without losing a life. Jdelts@freetrainers.com
brian_u23 Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/01/26	2004/03/05, 11:08 PM I consume about 3000 to 3500 calories per day. I eat as much chicken, meat and fish as I can. I get at least 1.5g of protein per bodyweight, I eat at least 3 fruits per day and I always eat 6 meals a day.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/03/05, 11:34 PM Remember, to put an inch on your upper arms, in most cases it takes 10-15 lbs. distributed over your body. You cannot just keep gaining in your arms forever. If that was the case, we would be walking on our hands! Everyone wants big arms. Build mass over your entire body. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
brian_u23 Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/01/26	2004/03/06, 05:35 PM Tahnks for your help..just one more question, is it okay to train chest twice a week? and can someone please help me out with a good chest routine because my chest really needs help. my chest is way too small.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/03/06, 06:07 PM For bigger thicker arms do chins bent rows and deadlifts....I swear to you that doing that combined with your arm day they will grow....of course do those exerecises for back! LOL -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
DeadWeight Posts: 15 Joined: 2004/03/11	2004/03/11, 08:39 PM Over training? :surprised: If you want to grow once a week ain't gonna cut it my friend unless you're a professional arm wrestler the other 6 days. :big_smile: Like the other guys say, if you build a strong base (Legs, back, shoulders, & chest) the arms will follow much easier. Do remember sometimes it's not what you do but how you do it. ps Hey people, my first post here, looks like a good place to be for someone just getting back into things.