Amazing arms

Scott Schwab

A couple of exercises that might help your arms look like those in the 300 movie, or possibly the Brad Pitt look in Troy. The main thing that these men did, is something everyday. I know that we have all heard that you don't want to overwork muscle groups, which is very true. However, with all muscle groups, the muscles heal within about a 24 hour period. This is something that I would do for those of you that want the muscles to pop, whatever the muscle group. Arms are essential to keep in shape, and make a difference in many of the things that we do. If you work out 6 days, plan on 2 or 3 of these days being dedicated to your arms. It is also great to mix in a full body workout in the middle of the week. For instance, we spoke about the 300 workout a couple of weeks ago. You can find the workout on MensHealth.com. The other day you can dedicate to cardio or legs. The truth that all of us should know is to grow our muscles, we must do it proportionate with the legs and the upper body. This is why squats and Lunges are so good for the body, based on their nature of working the entire body, with an extra focus on the legs. On these days when you do legs or cardio, do some push ups, dips, and pull ups. You are not looking to spend a lot of time on these exercises, but basically get a good cycle going, as to keep the arms worked each day. If your days with arms are spent focusing on biceps, the next day do some dips to balance it out. Or vice verse; if you do triceps and shoulders on your arm days, the next day do some push ups and inner pull ups. Again you are not trying to make the workouts, be burn outs. Just enough to where you can keep the burn going. The more you use your arms, the better. Like those who do landscaping or farming or logging, they are always using their arms in different ways. Using their bodies on a daily basis is how they get in good shape. The best workouts come from exercises that emulate everyday work and labor. That is what the 300 workout is all about. Taking everyday activities and producing it in a workout. Be creative and think of things that you can do that are unique and individual. It is a lot of fun to think of your own workouts and doing them and getting results. Balance is key and making your workouts count is essential. Don't just go to the gym to sit and do a couple of things, flirt, or make sure that you are looking good for the opposite sex. Go to the gym to get sweaty. The key to fat loss is having your heart rate up. If you spend your time during exercise not getting your heart rate up, you are not being as effective as you could be. Commit to having great workouts and getting your full body in shape. Let us know if you have done anything that has worked for you or any suggestions.