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Post by justregularguy on Apr 1, 2019 18:55:25 GMT
I always thought it's better to train both arms simultaniously, you save time, have equal muscle development etc.
Lately I've been doing more and more one arm exercises and switch arms each set. I can concentrate much more on form and muscle contraction this way.
Just gotta make sure both arms get the same work load.
What's your guys experiences with this? Do you rather train one arm at a time or both?
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Post by keith on Apr 1, 2019 19:33:17 GMT
To tell the truth, it depends on what exercises I am doing such as barbell curls, if course two arms but if Ian doing dumbbell curls, whether standing or concentration style, it will depend in what course I am following, sometimes the course will ask me to do normal dumbbell curls one ARM at a time then I will do it. But if I use say the right arm first then the next workout I will use the left first.
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Post by gruntbrain on Apr 1, 2019 20:18:42 GMT
One advantage of single arm training is that you can eliminate resting between sets
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Post by Mr Average on Apr 1, 2019 20:41:23 GMT
For me it all boils down to the type of workout someone is doing, for example if I was doing
Supersets Circuit Training Pyramid Training Triple Sets
I would work both the arms at the same time.
If I was using a bullworker, self resistance or a chest expander for example, then the arms would be worked individually.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Apr 1, 2019 21:23:20 GMT
Doing one arm exercises enables you to isolate and concentrate on that one muscle. There are exercises that necessitate one arm, such as concentration curls and one arm triceps extensions. It's just fine as long as you give each arm equal time. In doing concentration exercises, you don't want to overlook the compound exercises. A person who does only isolation exercises won't make the gains as someone who includes compound exercises.
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Post by Dave Reslo on Apr 1, 2019 23:16:28 GMT
I've always liked one-arm or one-sided exercises. I think you tend to hit a lot of different muscles all around the torso that way, but to be honest it's more of a personal preference.
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Post by trog on Apr 2, 2019 8:48:03 GMT
I use a mix. When I'm super-setting dumbbell curls and triceps extensions, I do this single arm. I'll do 1/2 a set of curls on the left, 1/2 on the right, repeat the curls and then do the same for the extensions. I use the same dumbbell for both exercises. If I'm just doing db curls, sometimes I do them together, sometimes single sided. I usually do single sided if the weight is heavier.
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Post by mr potatohead on Apr 2, 2019 14:09:45 GMT
I like Alternating Arm Clean & Press using a single DB. I start on the weakest side and end on the strong one to keep it balanced.
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Post by justregularguy on Apr 2, 2019 16:42:58 GMT
Doing one arm exercises enables you to isolate and concentrate on that one muscle. There are exercises that necessitate one arm, such as concentration curls and one arm triceps extensions. It's just fine as long as you give each arm equal time. In doing concentration exercises, you don't want to overlook the compound exercises. A person who does only isolation exercises won't make the gains as someone who includes compound exercises. Yes that's a good point. Usually I just start counting reps when it stars hurting in the muscle. With one arm exercises I really need to count to make sure both arms get equal work. Off topic: I'm doing some type of row/pull down hybrid exercise right now. I basically have the anchor at 3/4 height of the door, I'm standing and pull down from a ~45degree angle with one arm. Sometimes I even turn to the side instead of standing square to it, it almost looks like the opposite motion of a backpress. I really feel that at the bottom of my lats. GOOD point! Now that I think about it, does it really save time to train both arms at the same time?
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Apr 2, 2019 17:07:02 GMT
I don't think saving time should even be a consideration, although it is a nice thing. Just do the exercises you find most effective.
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Post by gruntbrain on Apr 2, 2019 18:37:45 GMT
Arguably, single arm training for several minutes without rest is a decent way to achieve cardio benefits .
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Post by justregularguy on Apr 2, 2019 19:04:42 GMT
Anyone do single arm barbell curlz ? Yup! This guy:
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Post by Mr Average on Apr 2, 2019 22:14:53 GMT
Doing one arm exercises enables you to isolate and concentrate on that one muscle. There are exercises that necessitate one arm, such as concentration curls and one arm triceps extensions. It's just fine as long as you give each arm equal time. In doing concentration exercises, you don't want to overlook the compound exercises. A person who does only isolation exercises won't make the gains as someone who includes compound exercises. Yes that's a good point. Usually I just start counting reps when it stars hurting in the muscle. With one arm exercises I really need to count to make sure both arms get equal work. Off topic: I'm doing some type of row/pull down hybrid exercise right now. I basically have the anchor at 3/4 height of the door, I'm standing and pull down from a ~45degree angle with one arm. Sometimes I even turn to the side instead of standing square to it, it almost looks like the opposite motion of a backpress. I really feel that at the bottom of my lats. GOOD point! Now that I think about it, does it really save time to train both arms at the same time? It all depends how someone trains, for example one set of biceps followed by a one set of triceps and so on, means there is no need to rest between sets.
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Post by Michael on Apr 2, 2019 22:47:57 GMT
I sometimes combine both and I never rest between exercises. This is what I did for my arm training session today. I went from one exercise to the other non-stop for 3 rounds.
1a) From the Top Alternating Incline Band Curls 1b) Double Incline Band Curls 1c) From the Top Alternating DB Tricep Extensions 1d) Double DB Tricep Extensions
I've done similar stuff with presses and DB Rows.
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Post by ganesha on Apr 3, 2019 2:34:15 GMT
I do one hand deadlifts with a handle and pin.
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