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Q: I’ve seen lots of recommendations, even in some studies, for preacher curls as a great biceps builder. Where does it fall in Positions of Flexion? Is it a stretch exercise?
A: You do get some biceps elongation loading, but to fully stretch the biceps, the upper arm should be behind your torso, as in an incline curl… [Read more…]
Great shot of young Arnold daring his boss to fire him as he shows up to the office shirtless yet again. [Read more…]
Here’s a classic shot of Arnold looking incredible, leaving a party because it’s obviously too damn cold… [Read more…]
It was no secret that bodybuilders in the Golden Era favored low-carb diets, which could be constipating. The Weider Bowel Masseuse that Arnold is using here helped by gently compressing the abdomen to kick-start peristalsis… [Read more…]
Drug-Free Mr. Universe and biomechanics expert Doug Brignole was against using the preacher curl for biceps mass. [Read more…]
Q: For some reason I can’t feel standing hammer curls. I’ve tried them one arm at a time and even on an incline bench. Is there a variation to get that aspect of biceps development?
A: While hammer curls do hit the biceps, they also bring in the brachioradialis, the muscle on the tops of your forearms, as well as the brachialis, the muscle that snakes under your biceps and can enhance peak… [Read more…]
Q: I’ve always liked the feel of barbell curls over dumbbells. More control maybe? Are they really that inefficient? Should I go to dumbbells for better gains? [Read more…]
Even at only 5’2”, Danny Padilla was still one of the greatest bodybuilders of the Golden Era. Here he is, looking like the perfect Tesla hood ornament. Elon? [Read more…]
Most bodybuilders use palms-up curls to target the biceps and a neutral hammer grip to better activate the brachialis, the muscle that snakes under the biceps, as well as the brachioradialis, the muscle on top of the forearm.
A recent post by respected researcher Chris Beardsley may have us rethinking that conclusion and our biceps workouts… [Read more…]
Larry Scott’s guns aroused attention everywhere in the ’60s, especially on the beach. Ladies would swoon as they walked up to him and asked, “So exactly how did you shed all of your body hair?” [Read more…]
