I need to build arm strength

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MandyQ1972
MandyQ1972 Posts: 2 Member
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My arms are very weak compared to my legs, I have been doing Bodypump but I'm still struggling with my arms. What is the best exercises to build strength for biceps and triceps? Thanks

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,714 Member
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    Body pump DOESN'T increase strength.................it increases muscle endurance. If you want to get stronger, you keep your reps at 6 and under and use as much weight as you can for those reps with good form.

    Barbell bicep curls
    Pushups with arms close to body (tricep pushup)

    Start with those. When you can do more than 6 reps with good form, add resistance. Progressive overload is needed to add strength.

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  • chris1981
    chris1981 Posts: 5 Member
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    Why not sets of 10 'reps
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,714 Member
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    chris1981 wrote: »
    Why not sets of 10 'reps
    Because you lift less resistance for 10 reps versus 6 reps for any given exercise. If STRENGTH is desired, high weight/low reps are a better strategy.

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