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Sep 2024
42m 35s

2435: The 8 Best Exercises to Get Strong...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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The Eight Best Exercises to Get Strong, Toned Arms

  • ‘Toned’ is a made-up word. (1:32)

  • The importance of feeding your body correctly to repair, build, strengthen, and adapt. (4:05)

  • Explaining the categories of exercises picked. (5:34)

  • Compound 

    • #1 - Reverse grip chin up. (13:03)

    • #2 - Parallel bar dips. (15:58)

  • Elbows to side

    • #3 - Barbell curls. (19:43)

    • #4 - Tricep pressdown. (23:46)

  • Elbows in front 

    • #5 - Preacher curls. (26:34)

    • #6 - Skull crushers. (29:18)

  • Extras

    • #7 - Hammer curl (neutral grip). (30:55)

    • #8 - Overhead tricep extension (elbows above). (33:25)

  • How many sets per week should I do for arms? (34:25)

  • Is it necessary to do isolation exercises? (37:43)

  • What do you think about BFR? (39:00)

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