How often should I work those arms guys?

[Nicholas Hill]

So far I'm doing it twice a week, with dumbells, the simple dumbell exercise where you raise them to your shoulders, as well as the exercise where you lift them above your head (really a shoulder exercise).

I've deicded to work out the arms more but I'm not sure whether pushing it beyond twice a week would have a positive effect. What do you guys think?

Nick

 

[DJLiquid]

There are three muscle groups in your arms that you should work out once a week (for each muscle group)....triceps...biceps...and shoulders...I usually do:

Monday: Triceps (and Chest)
Tuesday: Biceps (and Back)
Wednesday: Rest
Thurday: Lower body
Friday: Shoulders

But you get the idea...work each muscle group once a week...from what I gather you are working out only your biceps and shoulders?....You should do 2-3 exercises per arm muscle group...

-DJLiquid

 

[Metaphor]

......Don't forget those forearms.

 

[D'Anconia]

Remember that your muscles grow when they are resting and repairing. Working out causes the stimulus to which growth is a response. Average trainers, steroid-free, will only be able to make gains by working out each muscle growth once every 5-7 days. Also be sure to take 2 or 3 days off each week from all muscle groups so as to not completely tax the central nervous system.

"More sets = more growth" is a newbie syndrome influenced by muscle magazines advocating hours upon hours in the gym. Don't fall victim to it or you'll burn out with no results to show for it.