Mark G. Winston

For many people trying to build big biceps and triceps, a common error is performing what should be an isolation exercise as a compound movement. Isolation exercises are designed to force the targeted muscle to perform with minimal assistance from other muscle groups and stimulate superior growth. Efficient and successful performance of these exercises requires proper training technique.

Let’s face it, a lot of guys want to build up their arms because they want to look good. Unfortunately, many of them think that simply having “big arms” is enough to reach this goal. Well, the truth is having big arms is not enough to look great in a t-shirt – and in the course of building my 20-inch GUNS I’ve formulated a definition of what it means to have truly Awesome Arms.

As a boy I was fascinated with physical power and couldn’t get enough of the old Hercules and Samson movies. I loved watching these heroes use their super-human strength to toss boulders and bad guys all over the movie screen. I also marveled at the powerful images of my favorite comic book super heroes, and I quickly associated their incredible feats of strength with having big, muscular arms.

A big and often unsightly problem for many men and women are flabby arms. That’s right, guys; men can get flabby arms too! And if you don’t believe me, just check out any episode of the “Biggest Loser” tv show and you’ll see what I’m talking about. If you're tired of your arms flapping in the breeze, keep reading because this article has the solution for you!

The quickest way to add size to your arms that makes a visual impact is to build up your triceps. And if you’re serious about building big, muscular triceps, this is the list for you!

Compound exercises require certain muscle groups to work simultaneously and in coordination with each other. Compound movements can produce significant growth in your larger muscle areas, but in most instances these exercises do not isolate your biceps enough to stimulate maximum growth. This article explains why a combination of isolation and compound exercises is best for building big, muscular biceps.

For most guys, the biceps are the undisputed king of muscle! But what good is a king without a crown? If you want GUNS that get respect at the beach and on the street, you’ve got to crown them with cannon ball deltoid development! For big, muscular shoulders that’ll produce personal pride and physical power, keep reading because I’ve got the 10 best beginning exercises for you right here.

If you’ve read any of my articles on arm training you know I’m all about building big, muscular arms that ooze power and look great! But to look and feel your very best you’ve got to balance those GUNS with a thick, muscular chest. This article shows you how to pump your pecs with power and pizzazz!

Wouldn’t you like to turn heads with admiration and respect every time you went out in your favorite t-shirt? To get this reaction, you need the bodybuilding “ABC’s” of tight, toned Abs, big, muscular Biceps and a thick, chiseled Chest. This article gives you the training tips you need to start building the strong, t-shirt bustin’ upper body you deserve!

Whether you're trying to build big, muscular biceps at home or at a gym, you must understand the limitations and drawbacks of standard barbell curls. Like many beginning bodybuilders, when I started my arm training I thought barbell curls were best for building big, muscular biceps. This article explains why standard barbell curls are not the best way to reach this goal.