Thicker bi's

**Scottyb13** · 01-11-2013, 11:31 PM

My bi's have peak, but what are some good workouts to help make thicker. As if standing in front of me, seeing thicker bi's.. I know triceps make up like 80% of arms so what are some workouts for this

**Scottyb13** · 01-12-2013, 12:02 AM

Also my right bi has more of a peak than left.. Right bi actually peaks, left doesnt "peak" so much, why?

**Soar** · 01-12-2013, 12:15 AM

The right being bigger makes sense, assuming you're right handed. Your arms will grow just don't over train.

**likelifting** · 01-12-2013, 12:19 AM

Are you doing hammer curls? What is your routine? I won't be able to help but I'm always interested and wanting to learn.

**Scottyb13** · 01-12-2013, 12:19 AM

I hit gym 6 days a week.. Reason being is , if I take 2 or 3 day off, I feel like my arms actually shrink! From looks, they really look like they shrink.. Ideas?

**Scottyb13** · 01-12-2013, 12:20 AM

Yes hammer curls is a routine in bi's

**Turkish Juicer** · 01-12-2013, 03:39 AM

Originally Posted by Soar

The right being bigger makes sense, assuming you're right handed. Your arms will grow just don't over train.

Not necessarily. I am right handed and have a thicker and fuller looking left bicep, it also peaks more.

There are always genetic factors involved when it comes to symmetry.

OP: If you want your left bicep to catch up to your right bicep, here is a trick that most people aren't aware of and hence wouldn't be able to advice. When you do deadlifts, make sure your right hand is at the under-grip position in every set (especially heavy sets), this will allow the fascia to stretch more in that area, giving your right bicep more room to grow and peak eventually.

**M302_Imola** · 01-14-2013, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by Turkish Juicer

Not necessarily. I am right handed and have a thicker and fuller looking left bicep, it also peaks more.

There are always genetic factors involved when it comes to symmetry.

OP: If you want your left bicep to catch up to your right bicep, here is a trick that most people aren't aware of and hence wouldn't be able to advice. When you do deadlifts, make sure your right hand is at the under-grip position in every set (especially heavy sets), this will allow the fascia to stretch more in that area, giving your right bicep more room to grow and peak eventually.

I'm the same way...right handed but my left bicep is slightly bigger and has a better peak. Good advice on using the deadlift grip to equal things up!

**Scottyb13** · 01-14-2013, 01:53 PM

Isn't deadlift more for back ?

**Fllifter** · 01-14-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by M302_Imola

I'm the same way...right handed but my left bicep is slightly bigger and has a better peak. Good advice on using the deadlift grip to equal things up!

I'm also in the same boat just opposite. I'm a lefty but my right bicep is bigger with more of a peak ,but it's weaker. Doesn't make sense.

**clarky.** · 01-14-2013, 02:12 PM

I'm right handed and got a bigger bicep on my left mad. Tj how will the under hand dead lift help i quite like the dead lifts.

**Turkish Juicer** · 01-14-2013, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Scottyb13

Isn't deadlift more for back ?

Irrelevant question.

I already explained why I was giving this advice as I was giving it.

Can't do the reading for you...

**Armykid93** · 01-14-2013, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by clarky.

I'm right handed and got a bigger bicep on my left mad. Tj how will the under hand dead lift help i quite like the dead lifts.

It will help because dam near every exercise done for the back uses the biceps as well. deadlifts aren't any different depending on the way your hand is facing.

**Bio-Active** · 01-14-2013, 06:42 PM

Make sure you are changing up your lifts every 6-8 weeks

**M302_Imola** · 01-15-2013, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by Turkish Juicer

Irrelevant question.

I already explained why I was giving this advice as I was giving it.

Can't do the reading for you...

Yep, can't fix stupid

**Hueypfc** · 01-15-2013, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by jim230027

Make sure you are changing up your lifts every 6-8 weeks

X2
your body will peak and "go through the motions" after a habit is formed.

**zaggahamma** · 01-15-2013, 10:08 AM

bump for more exercises for wider bi's

**inklife** · 01-18-2013, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by Turkish Juicer

Not necessarily. I am right handed and have a thicker and fuller looking left bicep, it also peaks more.

There are always genetic factors involved when it comes to symmetry.

OP: If you want your left bicep to catch up to your right bicep, here is a trick that most people aren't aware of and hence wouldn't be able to advice. When you do deadlifts, make sure your right hand is at the under-grip position in every set (especially heavy sets), this will allow the fascia to stretch more in that area, giving your right bicep more room to grow and peak eventually.

Great tip thank you!

**zaggahamma** · 01-18-2013, 08:12 AM

tried zottman curls the other day...hard on the tendonitis

**Turkish Juicer** · 01-18-2013, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by jpkman

tried zottman curls the other day...hard on the tendonitis

Great exercise indeed. I am assuming you did them reverse, since you said ''hard on the tendonitis''?

**zaggahamma** · 01-18-2013, 12:24 PM

the way the video demonstrated was on the way up regular(not reverse) but with elbows in tight then after flexing at top turn and come down reverse....been having pain in both elbows lately and that sure didnt help

**backcountryrider** · 01-28-2013, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Turkish Juicer

Not necessarily. I am right handed and have a thicker and fuller looking left bicep, it also peaks more.

There are always genetic factors involved when it comes to symmetry.

OP: If you want your left bicep to catch up to your right bicep, here is a trick that most people aren't aware of and hence wouldn't be able to advice. When you do deadlifts, make sure your right hand is at the under-grip position in every set (especially heavy sets), this will allow the fascia to stretch more in that area, giving your right bicep more room to grow and peak eventually.

So the bicep you want to allow to grow more will be the one you use an underhand grip for the dead lift? or the other way?

**Turkish Juicer** · 01-28-2013, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by backcountryrider

So the bicep you want to allow to grow more will be the one you use an underhand grip for the dead lift.

^^^ This.

**backcountryrider** · 01-28-2013, 08:56 PM

Im going to try that, my left bicep is smaller than my right, I need to switch my dead lift grip.

**kelkel** · 01-28-2013, 09:10 PM

Other than variety in your chosen exercises there is not a large amount of transformation that can occur in your muscles genetic predisposition. What Turk said does stand true though and minor changes can make a big difference in appearance. Especially to the hardest critic which is always yourself!

**beefy_bod** · 01-29-2013, 03:11 PM

Make sure you do reverse curls bro, I have thick biceps but now I'm aiming to get them taller I should say by going ham on hammer curls another good workout I like that helps the lower bi is on the cable machine brig the ropes down and keep elbows tucked in and bring your arms up

**MickeyKnox** · 01-29-2013, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by likelifting

Are you doing hammer curls? What is your routine? I won't be able to help but I'm always interested and wanting to learn.

Agreed. Hammer curls for width/thickness.

Originally Posted by Turkish Juicer

Not necessarily. I am right handed and have a thicker and fuller looking left bicep, it also peaks more.

There are always genetic factors involved when it comes to symmetry.

OP: If you want your left bicep to catch up to your right bicep, here is a trick that most people aren't aware of and hence wouldn't be able to advice. When you do deadlifts, make sure your right hand is at the under-grip position in every set (especially heavy sets), this will allow the fascia to stretch more in that area, giving your right bicep more room to grow and peak eventually.

That's an an excellent tip! I just learned something, as i do every day here. Thanks TJ.