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 How I Built 18" Arms Naturally 
   
 
                      
                        
                          
                            Use various grips and target long  head and brachialis. Overhand and underhand to target tricep heads.Use various rep ranges, loads, and  tempos.Focus on compound lifts – pull-ups,  rows, bench press, dips.  4-6 setsSecondary focus on isolation movement  including: pressdowns, kickbacks (cable, band, and DB), skullcrushers  (particularly like doing them with kettlebells), tricep pushups, incline curls,  incline hammer curls, spider curls, reverse curls. 3-4 sets. Target the long head of the bicep  with hammer curls and reverse curls.  Target the short head of the bicep  with standard curls and curls with rotation.   Train them at different starting lengths (elbows in front with  preacher/spider curls, and elbows behind with incline curls).Train triceps at different starting  lengths (eg. kickbacks = shortest, pressdowns = middle, overhead extensions =  longest).Triceps are larger and comprised of  three heads. Perform more triceps exercises than biceps.  Superset biceps and triceps  exercises.  Also use drop-sets to  increase time under tension.  Train back and chest (followed by  arms exercises) 2-3 times per week.Focus mostly on full range of motion  with occasional partials. Nutrition: Protein 1g/lb of  bodyweight. Caloric surplus 16-18xbodyweight.   Occasional use of pre-workout with creatine and nitric oxide boosters. Glutamine  10g nightly. Magnesium (200-400mg) and zinc (15mg) nightly. Lifestyle: Sleep 6-9hrs, meditate, stretching, and foam rolling/massage. 
                      
                        
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