Body Imbalances
Discussion
As there seem to be some very experienced weight lifters here I thought I'd ask for some advice.
I know the upper arm is about 1 third bicep and 2 thirds tricep but is it right that I have only been able to curl 30kg for the past few years but have progressively been able to increase the weight on my dips ? (currently 4 x 8 reps of body weight + 25kg)
To be honest my general progression with weights is pretty rubbish but one thing I have sucessfully been able to work is my triceps/shoulders/chest when doing dips. However I'm wondering if I'm just building up imbalances that aren't good for me and should spend more time doing curls and less on dips.
Or maybe this is completely normal given the larger ratio of tricep to bicep
Any advice welcome.
I know the upper arm is about 1 third bicep and 2 thirds tricep but is it right that I have only been able to curl 30kg for the past few years but have progressively been able to increase the weight on my dips ? (currently 4 x 8 reps of body weight + 25kg)
To be honest my general progression with weights is pretty rubbish but one thing I have sucessfully been able to work is my triceps/shoulders/chest when doing dips. However I'm wondering if I'm just building up imbalances that aren't good for me and should spend more time doing curls and less on dips.
Or maybe this is completely normal given the larger ratio of tricep to bicep
Any advice welcome.
You should be constantly changing your workouts: either slightly more weight , different rep ranges or maybe a different exercise altogether.
What are you trying to achieve? Stronger biceps curls, stronger arms or bigger arms?
I'd suggest skipping the curls (or maybe just a different variation) and incorporate some chin-ups (palms facing) into your workouts instead.
What are you trying to achieve? Stronger biceps curls, stronger arms or bigger arms?
I'd suggest skipping the curls (or maybe just a different variation) and incorporate some chin-ups (palms facing) into your workouts instead.
Animal said:
You should be constantly changing your workouts: either slightly more weight , different rep ranges or maybe a different exercise altogether.
What are you trying to achieve? Stronger biceps curls, stronger arms or bigger arms?
I'd suggest skipping the curls (or maybe just a different variation) and incorporate some chin-ups (palms facing) into your workouts instead.
Thanks!What are you trying to achieve? Stronger biceps curls, stronger arms or bigger arms?
I'd suggest skipping the curls (or maybe just a different variation) and incorporate some chin-ups (palms facing) into your workouts instead.
Ultimately I guess the goal is down to pure vainity but enjoy the challenge of lifting progressively heavier weight. I do do pull ups as you've described but this has never helped with my curls much (although have in the past been able to progress with adding weight to my pull ups). Over the years I've tried dumbbells, flat bar, EZ bar and preacher but 30kg seems to be my limit (3x6, 4x8 and 5x5).
Maybe you're right though and I should try a different approach/variation and mix it up more frequently
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