How To Get Ripped

NOV 08, 2011 6:15 PM

Tricep Workouts For Bulking Upper Arms

Tricep workouts need to be a part of your exercise routine. The triceps are the largest muscle group on your arms, or at least they are supposed to be. The truth is though that it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to bulk up your arms with lots of bicep workouts and then if you do, ending up with the backs of your arms looking all flabby and loose – not good if you are after the all over ripped look.

Here’s 3 workouts that you should add to your arm routine to ensure your guns end up as big as possible and not looking front heavy.

Weighted Bench Dips – 8 to 12 reps in the 3 to 4 set range

All that’s required for this exercise are 2 benches opposite each other and a suitable weight. Weighted bench dips are real burners so you will want to do a set without a weight the first time just to get an idea of how much weight you are going to need.

With your feet up on the opposite bench and your arms behind you on the other, the idea is to lower yourself by bending your arms and then coming back up – with the weight on your lap.

As we show in the video above, don’t …

bicep workouts

Bicep Workouts For Huge Arm Muscles

Not many guys would say no to the chance of having bigger biceps although many people trying to get ripped often neglect targeted bicep workouts because it is assumed that the arms get a good workout anyway as you go through your various exercise routines.

For example, we do the bench and dumbbell press…

working out at home

How To Get Muscles Working Out At Home

For many people who want to get ripped, joining a gym is just not an option. Perhaps they are a junior and their allowance won’t stretch to a gym membership. It could be that with the current economic climate adults too find they simply can’t justify paying the fees when there are far higher…

upper body workout

Upper Body Workout – Get The V Shape

Apart from craving a great looking six pack, the V shape is the most sought after look for guys wanting to get ripped. For most guys though, having both is going to be difficult because to get that V shape look you need a thin waist rather than a muscular abdomen.

You will want to concentrate on a workout that…

bodybuilding tips

Bodybuilding Tips – 5 Essentials You Need To Be Doing To Get Ripped

These are the five bodybuilding tips I always give a client who wants to know how to get ripped. If they aren’t 100% committed these tips are usually enough to put them off and if they are then it gives them a jump start and drastically improves their chances of reaching their goal.

Follow these yourself…

free weights vs machines

Free Weights Or Machines?

Go to any gym for more than a few weeks and you’re sure to hear the free weights or machines argument. It’s a debate that has been going for some time but in my opinion for muscle gain there is only one winner and that is free weights.

Before I explain why I believe free weights are better for muscle…

training supplements

Training Supplements : Dispelling Some Myths

If you are doing our ‘30 Days To a Better Body‘ fitness program, at some point you are probably going to consider using training supplements to aid you in your exercise and nutrition. I definitely use some types of supplements, but I do use them sparingly.

Remember, they are designed to…