09-23-2006, 07:10 AM
if ur gonna barbell curl with mass reps and sets, the appropriate weight to lift would be something u can lift like 25-30 times non-stop and still have a bit of energy to continue 5 or 10 more.
When u find the right weight for curls, i suggest u do 4 or 5 sets, first set:8 reps, second: 10 reps, third: 12, fourth: 14, and last just do as many as u can until u really just plain out kill ur biceps
Also, dont forget ur arm is not just made of ur biceps!
You have to workout ur triceps and shoulders, along with ur forearms, just as much as your biceps (if ur biceps are much stronger than your other muscles thats ok, use less weights then)
That should make ur body more tonified and slightly stronger
If you really want to improve on your strength though, ur gonna have to do LESS reps, LESS sets, and MAX weights. Basically u put enough weight that after 2 or 3 sets of 6-8 reps, ur muscles are dead. litterally dead and cannot lift even one more rep.
If you cant get enough protein in ur usual meal, i suggest u look into protein powder (like milkshake powder, but full of proteins)
http://www.weider.ca/recipes/proteinpowderrecipes.htm
check out that site for some "recipes"
enjoy
When u find the right weight for curls, i suggest u do 4 or 5 sets, first set:8 reps, second: 10 reps, third: 12, fourth: 14, and last just do as many as u can until u really just plain out kill ur biceps
Also, dont forget ur arm is not just made of ur biceps!
You have to workout ur triceps and shoulders, along with ur forearms, just as much as your biceps (if ur biceps are much stronger than your other muscles thats ok, use less weights then)
That should make ur body more tonified and slightly stronger
If you really want to improve on your strength though, ur gonna have to do LESS reps, LESS sets, and MAX weights. Basically u put enough weight that after 2 or 3 sets of 6-8 reps, ur muscles are dead. litterally dead and cannot lift even one more rep.
If you cant get enough protein in ur usual meal, i suggest u look into protein powder (like milkshake powder, but full of proteins)
http://www.weider.ca/recipes/proteinpowderrecipes.htm
check out that site for some "recipes"
enjoy