Here's a basic biceps routine
that you can use to blast your arms to more size and shape quickly and effectively. This biceps program calls for performing
just 2 sets of three exercises (6 sets total), and it should take you no more than 12-15 minutes. After warming up your biceps
with a couple light to moderate sets, jump right in.
Exercise #1: Standing
Barbell Curls
These are an old standard
but a still a favorite mass builder. I suggest a fairly narrow grip-approximately 8-10 inches apart-and a slow, controlled
movement throughout the range of motion. Be sure to squeeze hard at the top, and for extra intensity emphasize the negative,
eccentric portion of the movement by lowering the weight slowly (a count of 3 or 4). Shoot for 8-12 reps with a moderate weight.
Exercise #2: Incline
Dumbbell Curls
I prefer to do this movement
with both arms simultaneously rather than in an alternating manner. Use an incline bench with only a slight incline-around
35 degrees or so-to fully emphasize the biceps. Be sure to supinate the wrists at the top of the movement while contracting
the biceps hard; basically you want to start with your palms facing your body and during the curl rotate your wrists in. Try
to get a full stretch at the bottom position. Work in the 8-12 rep range for 2 strong sets.
Exercise #3: Cable
Hammer Curls with Rope
A personal favorite for
adding mass to the arms. Use a rope attachment on the low cable of a pulley machine. Grasp the rope extensions with your palms
facing each other. Curl the weight up to your chin, squeeze hard, and lower slowly. Two moderate sets of 8-12 reps each should
do the trick. This one will really bring out your brachialis, adding overall mass to your arms.If you're looking to add more
mass to your biceps quickly, then give this simple but effective program a try.