Big arms are not only great for being a balanced bodybuilder, but will make you generally look more muscular in every day apparel. Many gym goers focus too much on only working the biceps, as well as doing too many isolation exercises and using poor form. Here you will find a list of the top 5 exercises that will increase the general size of your arms, including exercises from both your biceps and triceps.

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Here you will find a little insight to how Phil Heath, the 2011 Mr. Olympia winner, trains his massive arms. Granted the general structure is based a lot on genetics, you will find the exercises, as well as sets and reps for each exercise that Phil Heath does in his arm routine.

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The Biceps are a relatively small muscle group but are a great way to show off your muscularity, especially in popular poses such as the front-double biceps post as well as from the rear. Here you will find dumbbell exercises along with detailed instructions on how to perform the exercises, as well as pictures showing the exercise.

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Whether you’re a top level bodybuilder or just an average joe wanting to get in shape, having big arms is one of the most noticeable muscular features that you can display. Your arms can be seen through your shirt and similarly to having wide clavicles and big shoulders, generally makes you appear to be bigger. Here you will find the most important steps to getting big arms.

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Free weight exercises are important for building any particular body part, including the triceps. Some people feel that free weights promote more growth than machine exercises, and others are vise-versa. The triceps are the three-headed muscles that make up the back of your arm. Working your triceps is a great way to build overall arm size, seeing as how your triceps make up 2/3 of your arms. Here are some demonstrations and instructions on many effective free weight exercises for the triceps.

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Frank Mcgrath is known for his Animal Pak ads and his training DVD where pieces can be seen on youtube. Frank is strong as an ox and has a huge physique to boot with incredible vascularity and arm size. In 2009, Frank returned to the competitive scene and placed top 10 in the Tampa Bay Pro bodybuilding show.

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Branch Warren, a highly recognized IFBB professional bodybuilder that placed 2nd in the 2009 Mr. Olympia and 3rd in the 2010 Arnold Classic, gives some training advice on Preacher Curls. The video was produced by Muscle Tech (www.muscletech.com).

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In case you haven’t heard already, increasing the size of your triceps is absolutely crucial for developing overall arm size and strength for a lot of pressing movements. Approximately 2/3 of your arms are made up from your triceps, so it’s no wonder many people want these muscles to grow.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is undoubtedly one of the best bodybuilders of all time. Most of Arnold’s Hollywood success was due to his huge figure and 22 inch arms. As a bodybuilder ahead of his time, he was the icon for the sport of bodybuilding and the winner of the Mr. Olympia competition seven times. Let’s see what his usual workout for arms was.

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Upper arm development is probably one of the most sought-after bodybuilding goals. I have yet to meet an elite pro bodybuilder pleased with his upper arm development, even though that arm development exceeds the 20-inch circumference.  If you’ve been frustrated recently with your lack of progress in upper arm development, follow any one of the seven tips given here and you are surely going to experience new growth in record time.

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