Build huge arms

Like most young men growing up, I wanted big arms and I wanted them fast.

Trouble was, just like all other young men, I thought I knew what the answer was-set after set of curls.

And then, just to be safe, I threw in more curls on top of that.

Did I manage to build massive arms with all of those curls?

No.

But there is a bright side to all of this, now that I am older and I hope wiser I know two exercises every beginner bodybuilder should add into their routines.

These are two exercises, due to the serious benefits they impart, that I wish I did at the beginning of my bodybuilding experience.

And the two exercises are...

Chins and Pull-ups.

For those who are unsure of the difference between the two, pull-ups are done with the palms facing away from you and chins are done with the palms facing you.

The reason that I picked chins and pull-ups is simple, both work the back, and this is an area of the body that gets neglected by most people, especially beginners.

This happens for a variety of reasons, one being out-of-sight out-of-mind.

But as an added bonus, both chins and pull-ups work the biceps with chins working them more.

SOME POINTS

I realize that some people reading this will only be able to do one or two chins and maybe just one pull-up-and this is fine.

The way to address this is to pick a number and for sake of this example we will say ten.

And do as many sets as it takes you to reach that number.

Yes, if you have to do ten sets of only one rep per set that is o.k.

Your goal should be able to work up to being able to do twenty solid chins and pull-ups and then and only then should you consider adding weight to both exercises.

A WORD ON FORM

Nothing derails your training faster than any injury, so do not think that cheating to get more reps, especially on your pull-ups, by swinging, kicking your feet, or any other method is worth it.

It is not-trust me on this.

Do each rep in a slow and smooth manner and you will be fine.

Not only will doing your chins and pull-ups in this manner force your back to work harder, but you will drastically reduce the risk of injury.

Do not fret though; your biceps will still be getting plenty of work.

CONCLUSION

Chins and pull-ups are two fantastic exercises that can not only help you build a back to be proud of, but massive arms too boot.

However, maybe, if you are like me, one day you will find-because they are so rare-that a massive and well built back actually is more impressive.

WORK HARD