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[NikkiSixx]

Hey, I've got a problem, basically what's happening is my body is starting to adapt to my workout, mainly in my arms, I don't feel sore the next day--Again I do try to switch my exercises up. i.e 1 week for triceps I'd do, kickbacks,skullcrushers, and close-grip bench press.I'd them for one week, and would do entirely different exercises and/or would switch the order, I noticed now I don't feel sore the next day at all..with tri/bicep exercises..Also I'm trying to get my arms bigger which isn't working too much anymore. I did notice a change when I use to get sore but now I don't see too much of a difference. Question is should I add more weight to my exercises?? I usually do around 10-12 reps each set with no problem/struggling. I read that if i want to get my arms bigger I should add enough weight to the point where i can only do 4-6 reps..Is this true?

Also swanso5 thanks for your help with my chest problem. I stopped eating junk foods with loads of fat and started working out each part of my chest. I'm starting to see a good difference. Just need to get it down a bit more and get my arms bigger. It kinda looks weird with small arms and a big chest

[swanso5]

big arms have to come with total body weight increase...if still trying to lean down, than i would give all bi and tri work away except for chins and close grip presses...fosuc on the compound multi joint lifts with short rest which at the very least maintain what muscle you do have as well as burning a lot of fat...if doing properly you should be getting puffed rather than pumped...if bulking do the same but increase rest abit, do 3 full body workouts a week and eat more and your arms will get bigger than any curl could do for you...for any set you do, if you are aiming for 12 reps and could have done 15, than increase the wt to one where you just get 12 reps on the last set

[NikkiSixx]

hey thanx a lot swanso5, i have another question..like i said before about not feeling any soreness..would it be alright to give those muscles a work out again say the next day to change that?? or do i still have to wait? i didn't understand somethings you wrote 'if still trying to lean down, than i would give all bi and tri work away' what did you mean by lean down??? and what does compound multi joint lifts mean?? sorry for asking all these questions..

[swanso5]

leaning down refers to being on a wt / fat loss apporach...multi joint exercise are exactly that: used by multi joints...exercises such as curls only use 1 body joint (elbow) to lift the wt...squats use 3 joints (ankle, knee, hip) which means you'll be able to use far greater wt thus more muscle gain / fat loss...don't work the same muscle 2 days in a row

[SarahPT]

Hi there,
I want to ask when the last time you took a break from weight training was? Taking a break every so often is important. Thyere is a theory called strategic deconditioning. If you take a break from 9-14 days your body will start to become deconditioned (no longer adapted to your workout), but it's not long enough for you to lose muscle. When you start back your body will need to adapt again, and strength and msucle gain is more likely. And you'll be sore!

Also, don't be afraid to lift heavy weights with fewer reps than what you are doing right now. I would incorporate some compound movements such as dips. Hope this helps.

Sarah