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Help a n***a grow bigger arms (pics)

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I was flicking through old pics (Nov 2024) and I realised my arms look way too small compared to my core and shoulders.

I train biceps and triceps in a PPL split. Should I switch things up? If so tell me what I should do. It’s a little embarrassing since I’ve been going to the gym for 2 and half years now

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I was flicking through old pics and I realised my arms look way too small compared to my core and shoulders.

I train biceps and triceps in a PPL split. Should I switch things up? If so tell me what I should do. It’s a little embarrassing since I’ve been going to the gym for 2 and half years now

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Add an extra arm day bro, ppl split is bad for growing ur arms so I guess add an extra arm day
 
Your physique is really good man.
I'd say add more arm/forearm exercises and progressively overload on that.

Looking at it, we got really similar insertions. My arms were also lagging when I was gymcelling.
PPL grows shoulders, chest and back really good. But it's not great for direct arm work.
 
I was flicking through old pics (Nov 2024) and I realised my arms look way too small compared to my core and shoulders.

I train biceps and triceps in a PPL split. Should I switch things up? If so tell me what I should do. It’s a little embarrassing since I’ve been going to the gym for 2 and half years now

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You have already ascended, im gonna kms
 
I figured that’d be the case. I think I’ll do that then. Thanks brother
For biceps, do inclined dumbbell curls, preacher curls and then the barbell curls
For triceps, do overhead cable extension, maybe some pressdowns
 
Your physique is really good man.
Thank you brother
I'd say add more arm/forearm exercises and progressively overload on that.

Looking at it, we got really similar insertions. My arms were also lagging when I was gymcelling.
PPL grows shoulders, chest and back really good. But it's not great for direct arm work.
Yeah, I think the general consensus is to have a dedicated arm day from now on
 
I was flicking through old pics (Nov 2024) and I realised my arms look way too small compared to my core and shoulders.

I train biceps and triceps in a PPL split. Should I switch things up? If so tell me what I should do. It’s a little embarrassing since I’ve been going to the gym for 2 and half years now

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I think your arms look relatively great compared to the rest of body , u are also flexing your lats on this pics so u are a lot less wider relaxed. I dont think as natural there is any productive reason to overtrain arms and target them specifically for better growth. Hit compound exercises like benchpress, shoulderpress, deadlift, pullups (switch grips overhand/underhand to target biceps/lats more) , squats, do one exercise of your favourite choice for biceps/triceps/shoulders, peak lighter weight as you focus on hypertrophy on this smaller muscles , do 3-4 sets of 10-12 repetitions while the last set should be going to the failure .
 
I was flicking through old pics (Nov 2024) and I realised my arms look way too small compared to my core and shoulders.

I train biceps and triceps in a PPL split. Should I switch things up? If so tell me what I should do. It’s a little embarrassing since I’ve been going to the gym for 2 and half years now

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i don't know anything about bodybuilding
how is this embarassing you look great
 
I think your arms look relatively great compared to the rest of body , u are also flexing your lats on this pics so u are a lot less wider relaxed. I dont think as natural there is any productive reason to overtrain arms and target them specifically for better growth. Hit compound exercises like benchpress, shoulderpress, deadlift, pullups (switch grips overhand/underhand to target biceps/lats more) , squats, do one exercise of your favourite choice for biceps/triceps/shoulders, peak lighter weight as you focus on hypertrophy on this smaller muscles , do 3-4 sets of 10-12 repetitions while the last set should be going to the failure .
Very solid advice brother, thank you. I’ll focus more on compound movements

Always thought my arms were too small. It’s nice hearing they aren’t
 
Very solid advice brother, thank you. I’ll focus more on compound movements

Always thought my arms were too small. It’s nice hearing they aren’t
Just hit them hammers and diamond pushups with slow controlled movement and feel the bump
 
I was flicking through old pics (Nov 2024) and I realised my arms look way too small compared to my core and shoulders.

I train biceps and triceps in a PPL split. Should I switch things up? If so tell me what I should do. It’s a little embarrassing since I’ve been going to the gym for 2 and half years now

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Depending of your goals, maybe focusing on arms is a good idea, starting your routine with arms compounds & isolations
Adding frequency, supersets, and pushing up to failure

Biceps/Brachial/Brachioradialis
- Weighted chin-ups (very close grip, supinated, when your neck touch the bar to target biceps, compared to the bar touching your sternum to target the back yk)
- Incline curls (even better with a pulley)
- Preacher curls or ring bw curls
- Hammer curls
- Behind the head cable curls
- Reverse curls (with a ankle cuff)
- Wrist rollers (curls & extensions)

Triceps
- Weighted diamonds push-ups (with yk the set-up of dumbbells inclined to a weight plate for wrist comfort)
- Weighted dips/ bench dips (don't go too deep, and never lock fully to avoid elbow complications
- Power triceps extensions (when you open up the elbows to allow a strech to the long head)
- If you can find a MAG close pronate grip bar, do your triceps extensions on it
- Behind the head rope french press/extensions

Important : Always use a pair of fat grips during your arms day, especially during triceps training, the increased contraction of the forearms muscles protect your elbows long term.









 
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Depending of your goals, maybe focusing on arms is a good idea, starting your routine with arms compounds & isolations
Adding frequency, supersets, and pushing up to failure

Biceps/Brachial/Brachioradialis
- Weighted chin-ups (very close grip, supinated, when your neck touch the bar to target biceps, compared to the bar touching your sternum to target the back yk)
- Incline curls (even better with a pulley)
- Preacher curls or ring bw curls
- Hammer curls
- Behind the head cable curls
- Reverse curls (with a ankle cuff)
- Wrist rollers (curls & extensions)

Triceps
- Weighted diamonds push-ups (with yk the set-up of dumbbells inclined to a weight plate for wrist comfort)
- Weighted dips/ bench dips (don't go too deep, and never lock fully to avoid elbow complications
- Power triceps extensions (when you open up the elbows to allow a strech to the long head)
- If you can find a MAG close pronate grip bar, do your triceps extensions on it
- Behind the head rope french press/extensions

Important : Always use a pair of fat grips during your arms day, especially during triceps training, the increased contraction of the forearms muscles protect your elbows long term.










MOTM worthy reply tbh

Thank you Tony
 

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