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    For building the biceps and triceps, can I do the biceps and triceps exercise two days in a week?
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    You should be fine training arms twice a week. Just make sure you keep your protein intake high, and if you are just starting out, make sure you eat quite a bit of carbs.
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    I m 15 years old and 5 feet 9 inches tall. I want to get taller, is it still okay to do bicep exercises?
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    Of course, building biceps won't affect your growth. Just focus on proper form to avoid injuries.
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    How many minutes should I work out for?
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    And hour is a good amount of time.
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    How do I build my arms fast if I don't go to the gym?
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    Do push-ups at home, and diamond push-ups for your chest and triceps. If you have dumbbells, you can do bicep curls. Do at least 10-12 reps with 3 sets at least 2-4 times a week. Also, don't do arm exercise every day, since your muscles need time to rest and recover in order to grow.
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    I want to gain arm muscle, but also lose abdominal fat. I'm worried if I eat a lot of protein and carbs I'll gain muscle, but I won't lose weight. What should I do?
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    Protein will still help with your weight loss, just make sure you are eating lean protein. For carbs, you should be eating complex carbs. Stick with whole wheat pasta, green peas, black beans, whole wheat bread, oatmeal, etc.
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    Nearly 17 years old, is this age OK for doing these exercises?
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    Yes, definitely. 17 years old is a great starting point to build muscle.
  • Question
    Is it safe to build biceps if I am 13 years old?
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    You should stick with the pressups. Start the weight training when you're 15 or 16.
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    How do I build up the muscles on my shoulders?
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    Do military presses and overhead presses.
  • Question
    Is it better to exercise my arms every day or less often to build muscle?
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    Workout your arms every other day for best results and to give your muscles time to repair, rest and recover between workouts.
  • Question
    How much does it cost to workout in a gym?
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    Each gym has different fees and prices, so you should contact them directly.
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    What is the minimum age to do this exercises?
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    There is no minimum age for training, but if you start at very young age, it might affect your growth.
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    Can I do this if I am in my forties?
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    Yes; I'm 50 and do arm workouts every other day. It may take longer to build muscle, but there's no age limit. Be sure to eat plenty of protein, get at least 8 hours of sleep per night, and rest a day in between workouts to allow for optimal muscle growth.
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    My weight is too low according my age, and my body is skinny. Can I lift heavy weights if I have been using hand weights for a month?
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    Yes. There is really no difference between the two.
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    Can something bad happen if I lift weights as a teenager?
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    The only real threat is if you lift wrong, which can damage your muscles for a long period of time. Lifting weights is great when you are a teen; your metabolism levels are higher than an adult, so the effect from the workout is greater. Just be sure you're not lifting more than you can do with proper technique, and follow all safety precautions.
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    Which type of workout is better for mass gain?
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    For mass gain, you should use exercises that include multiple muscle groups. Bench press, for example, is vital because it includes chest, triceps and back. But in mass gain, the diet is the most important part; focus on getting enough proteins to build and repair muscle to get maximum results.
  • Question
    How long does it take to get biceps just doing push ups?
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    There's no way to give a precise answer, as it depends on how defined your muscles are to start with and how much fat is camouflaging them, as well as how intense your push up workouts are. However, if you eat a lot of lean protein, get plenty of sleep and give your biceps a day to rest and grow in between workouts, and try different push up methods such as diamond push ups when conventional push ups become too easy, you should notice a significant change in about six weeks.
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    I am 15 and exercise moderately, but still have weak back muscles. How can I strengthen them?
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    Do cardio and yoga. Yoga is the best way to treat back problem, as it flexes the muscles in your whole body and strengthens them.
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    I'm 78 years old trying to enlarge my arms. What weights should I use?
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    Use weights that are doable for the majority of the reps with a bit of a challenge for the last couple. Try to experiment with lighter weights and adjust as necessary.
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    What food do I need to ea in other to help grow the fat and muscles in my arms?
    Ryanath
    Ryanath
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    Muscle growth consists of weight training to break the muscle down and an increased intake of protein for muscle growth. A good rule of thumb is 1 gram of protein for every pound of muscle you are trying to achieve. A great food source for protein are egg whites, tuna and chicken breast.
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    How can I strengthen and lean out my arms quickly? I have fat arms.
    Albert
    Albert
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    Do push-ups, about 15 per day, then slowly add the quantity. Slowly your arms will strengthen and become toned.
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    How does testosterone affect building muscle?
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    Androgens are protein anabolic, that's why there are performance enhancing drugs. If you are talking about building upper body strength, androgens are more effective, but may be less effective for lower body because androgen receptors tend to concentrate in the upper part of your body. Androgens may have beneficial effects regarding athletics, however there are severe side effects. These side effects may include liver cancer (steroid metabolism by liver), reduced reproduction (negative feedback, inhibit releasing and tropic hormones in brain) leading to lack of gonadal growth and sterility.
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    Is it possible to build muscle at 13?
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    Absolutely. It might take longer, because you probably have less testosterone than an adult, but you can still build muscle. Just be careful not to not lift heavy weights too often, because this can make you not grow as tall as you could have. Try doing bodyweight exercises whenever possible.
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    What are some safe exercises I can do if I had angioplasty and want to put on weight and increase my biceps and thigh muscles?
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    All the exercises above are good, like the Barbell Wrist Curls: Sit at a bench holding a weighted barbell with your forearms resting on your thighs. Raise the barbell as high as it can go using only the muscles in your hands and forearms, then let these muscles relax to let the weight hang as low as it can. Repeat. For a complete workout, try reversing your grip with each set.
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    How often should I do deadlifts in a week?
    Raphael Key
    Raphael Key
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    As a general rule, unless your routine explicitly states otherwise, don't perform an exercise two days in a row. More specifically, each muscle you exercise should be given 24-48 hours of rest between workouts. The deadlift works the back and leg muscles, which are also exercised by the barbell back squat. if you want to perform both exercises, then simply alternate the exercises with each workout. Say you work out Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Monday squat, Wednesday deadlift, Friday squat. Then next week: Monday deadlift, Wednesday squat. You get the idea.
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    Would seated curls with my elbows tucked on the inside of my thighs be good for building my arms fast?
    Raphael Key
    Raphael Key
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    No, or at least, it's no more effective than curls any other way. my advice for curls would be to always perform them standing straight, as this forces you to avoid cheating reps, and makes you concentrate more on the exercise.
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    What is an overhead lift when building my arms?
    Raphael Key
    Raphael Key
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    The overhead press helps build the shoulders and triceps (the back of your arm). It's an excellent movement for muscle growth as it uses multiple muscles and you should be able to lift bigger weights than in bicep curls or tricep extensions. Look up "overhead press" "Arnold press" and "military press", which are all similar exercises.
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    I am 40 years of age and I have been working out for the past year. And I haven’t seen much by way of results on my biceps. What can I do to get bigger arms and not get more belly weight?
    Raphael Key
    Raphael Key
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    If you want to avoid gaining weight whilst keeping as much muscle as possible, you're going to have to keep your calories low whilst maintaining a high protein intake. Use an online calorie calculator to find out how many calories your body needs to maintain mass, then lower the calories if you want to lose weight.
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    Do I need more weight for presses? What is a good weight for the bar?
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    A good weight is one in which you can do 8 - 12 reps with proper form while feeling a good burn and bear failure for the final 2 - 3 reps. If you can easily do a set at a certain weight, then it’s time to increase; just be sure to focus on technique rather than how much weight is on the bar.
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    How can I lose belly fat and build muscle quickly?
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    Eat lots of good protein (chicken, fish, lean beef), drink lots of water throughout the day, do cardio daily (but avoid doing excess cardio on lift days), lift heavy and get plenty of sleep.
  • Question
    Can I do this if I am still a preteen?
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    I would avoid any serious lifting if you’re that young; you want to wait for your body to develop slightly more and produce enough testosterone and hormones for muscle repair. If anything, stick to body-weight exercises like push-ups/pull-ups and maybe curls.
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