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the big arms workout Scp bcps ad cps s ca a-bd By Alwyn CoSgrove, C.S.C.S. • PhotogrAPh By SCott M cDerMott
the Big ArMS workout ®
Pack on muscle Fast
This arm-expanding workout overloads your biceps and triceps or guaranteed growth. The program is only 2 days a week, because the exercises challenge all the muscles in your body; you’ll need the rest o the week to recover and grow. On the frst day, you’ll ocus on all the common weaknesses that limit your ability to add size to your arms. Day 2’s aggressive approach directly targets your biceps and triceps so you can pack on more muscle. Try this program and you’ll no longer need to make excuses or your upper body.
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WORKOUT A
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B Offst dumbbll lug hd a dmbb ad x sd. l fad ad sa ps. D 8 ps ac sd. rs 1 m; d 3 ss a.
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A Ivrtd row
B T-pushup
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WORKOUT B
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A Satd rack lockout
B Barbll row
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B Dumbbll curl sris (icli/satd/dcli)
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