i just want to build my arms....need your advices

[Bluto]

LOL. If you work your arms mostly with cables, you end up with arms that look like you mostly use cables. 

why is that?

[bodybuilder1234]

What im really asking is if its possible to isolate a bodypart and make it grow without training everything else, as in my first post im satisfied on how my back looks and likewise with chest.

I realise training your legs/back/chest releases testosterone and other hormones to help your arms grow.

[wikkedonez]

Use muscletech....that shit is dope!! HA ha

[WillGrant]

LOL. If you work your arms mostly with cables, you end up with arms that look like you mostly use cables. 

LOL yup..For a start you need to add weight to gain inches.So legs,back and chest etc..you wont add weight pissing round doing curls..

Arms them self need direct heavy compounds,bb/db work dips presses etc etc..fuckin pissy isolation work wont do jack shit for size.

[ASJChaotic]

What im really asking is if its possible to isolate a bodypart and make it grow without training every single other bodypart, as in my first post im satisfied on how my back looks and likewise with chest.

I realise training your legs releases testosterone and other hormones to help your arms grow.

it's bullshit

if that was the case then guys wouldn't have chicken legs and huge upper bodies

[WillGrant]

it's bullshit

if that was the case then guys wouldn't have chicken legs and huge upper bodies

And you wonder why you look like shit 

[wikkedonez]

For triceps you should do close grip bench presses with an easy-curl bar. Good pump and you really cant fuck up with the hand positioning.

[ASJChaotic]

And you wonder why you look like shit 

keyboard warrior who has never posted a pic starting his bullshit again 

[WillGrant]

keyboard warrior who has never posted a pic starting his bullshit again 

Whats me posting a pic got to do with you looking like shit?You look like shit mate..you have poor genetics and your height only makes this worse.

To add size to your arms you need to add weight to the scale..10-15 pounds for an inch in most cases.

You wont add weight pissing round with high rep cable curls and pushdowns..

He needs to get stronger on deadlifts,rows,squats,presses etc etc

The meat needs to go on his legs and back..

Arms themselves need heavy bb and db work..with dips , close grip bench etc..

You giving advice is a joke..you look awful and look at the flimsy advice you try to give.

[dr.chimps]

What im really asking is if its possible to isolate a bodypart and make it grow without training everything else, as in my first post im satisfied on how my back looks and likewise with chest.

I realise training your legs/back/chest releases testosterone and other hormones to help your arms grow.

Only probably for the first 6-12 months of training, but that's mostly just adaptation to a new stimulus. To continue to get your arms to grow, in isolation, would be an investment in diminishing returns. As mentioned by lots, if you want bigger arms, get bigger legs, get a bigger back and chest, shoulders and traps, etc. The body really does like to work, and will respond, as a whole. That means heavy work. Most people aren't willing to put in that kind of effort. 

[pumpster]

Not true that heavy basic compounds or working the rest of the body's necessary, that's just one of those theories. I made gains on arms when i put the effort in on them, not by doing the heavy squats I also did later.

You've already gotten some good advice, now go try some of it and find out, instead of wasting time complaining about the suggestions. Twice weekly frequency is what most top guys have used for decades, and for arms most of the work's not compounds. The idea though is to increase the weight, doesn't have to be componds nah. "Good" weight gain at the same time will help, probably even essential.

[#1 Klaus fan]

Not true that heavy basic compounds or working the rest of the body's necessary, that's just one of those theories. I made gains on arms when i put the effort in on them, not by doing the heavy squats I also did later.

Yep, for the body adaptation is about survival, and not about balance.

[pumpster]

Yep, for the body adaptation is about survival, and not about balance.

Exactly, very simple but many seem confused. The body adapts only when forced to AKA going beyond status quo into failure some of the time. Compounds aren't necessary for that either, for arm work it's just exercises that are effective, often not compounds at all. Then just increasing the weight over a period of time, not about sticking to rules about trying to lift as much weight as possible with compounds.

For growth the body also needs a positive nitrogen balance, which is greatly assisted by good quality foods and some good weight gain.

[WillGrant]

For growth the body also needs a positive nitrogen balance, which is greatly assisted by good quality foods and some good weight gain.

Another area..diet you need to eat..if you eat like a bird you willlook like a bird.

[Tapeworm]

There's no singular magic exercise.  Pick six exercises and do 3 per workout (and the other 3 the next workout) if you want to him 'em hard, bis after back and tris after chest imo.  Vary the rep scheme as well, heavy 4-6 for two weeks, moderate 10-12 for two weeks.  Record your lifts and add weight each time, even if it's only 1 lb, or get an extra rep or two.  If you consistently get no progress with adding weight or reps, look at your diet, sleep, and hydration.  My training knowledge sucks compared to some guys here but that's what I'd try for lagging bodyparts.

[hazbin]

a lot of drummers have big arms.

[Bluto]

a lot of drummers have big arms.

like who?

[WillGrant]

like who?

The guy from Def Leppard 

[aglifter]

Whats me posting a pic got to do with you looking like shit?You look like shit mate..you have poor genetics and your height only makes this worse.

To add size to your arms you need to add weight to the scale..10-15 pounds for an inch in most cases.

You wont add weight pissing round with high rep cable curls and pushdowns..

He needs to get stronger on deadlifts,rows,squats,presses etc etc

The meat needs to go on his legs and back..

Arms themselves need heavy bb and db work..with dips , close grip bench etc..

You giving advice is a joke..you look awful and look at the flimsy advice you try to give.

Quoted for accuracy.  If you have shitty arm genetics, there's not much you can do.  You'll just have to put on some size.  8 supersets followed by 8 supersets is serious overtraining.  Cables aren't going to help you put on size.  They're better for definition.

If you're only lifting a few times a week and doing three days of cardio, you're not going to get bigger arms or at best you will very slowly.  You should do arms alone on one day.  Additionally, if your biceps aren't drained after doing back, you can throw in a few sets after.

I think a five day split works well in general:

Chest, Back, Shoulders, Arms, Legs

Two rest days whenever.  You can do some extra triceps work after chest if you need it.

[pumpster]

  Cables aren't going to help you put on size.  They're better for definition.

Another stereotype, that cables are for definition and "finishing". That one usually accompanies the other classic here, about "having to do heavy compounds".

Work up over time to heavy weight on any good exercise including cable non-compounds like curls and extensions and the arms will get about as big as they can be, everything else equal.

http://www.getbig.com/articles/biceps2.htm

[hazbin]

The guy from Def Leppard 

big arm

[aglifter]

Another stereotype, that cables are for definition and "finishing". That one usually accompanies the other classic here, about "having to do heavy compounds".

Work up over time to heavy weight on any good exercise including cable non-compounds like curls and extensions and the arms will get about as big as they can be, everything else equal.

http://www.getbig.com/articles/biceps2.htm

Epic misinterpretation and word twisting...

[pumpster]

Epic misinterpretation and word twisting...

Brutal attempted back-peddle 

[WillGrant]

Brutal attempted back-peddle 

Epic not knowing what you are talking about. 

[flagadajones]

my chest, back, shoulders are within satisfactory standards but my arms are not fantastic

My routine is as follows:

Monday: Biceps/ some back

Wednesday: Triceps/some shoulders/traps


THen ill do cardio 3 times a week, will this make my arms grow and reduce my bodyfat?

train biceps and triceps 2 times a week until you re satisfied with their growth.