Arm Exercises: Build Muscle Fast

Add 2 Inches to Your Arms

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Barbell Curl

  1. Grab a barbell with an underhand, shoulder-width grip, and let it hang at arm's length in front your hips. Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. 
  2. Without moving your upper arms, bend your elbows and curl the bar as high as you can. Pause, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position. Each time you return to the starting position, completely straighten your arms.
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  • 8-10

This Move Works:

Biceps, Triceps


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