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Capone, I used to think that preacher curls and standing curls would grow bi's, but that was until about 6 months ago. Ever since I heeded my coach's advice, and I stay away from simple arm exercises like skull crushers and curls, I have noticed some gains. Keep in mind that when I only did curls and skullcrushers, I NEVER, EVER saw any type of results, or even soreness during the first few sessions. Stick around here, listen to the guys here, eat well, and enjoy the increased strength/attention you will get from your newly expanded muscles!

I have to agree with widdoes. Try less reps and increase your weight. oh.. and eat eat eat.

I barely do isolations now and have had my best gains ever for my arms based primarily on heavy (and I do mean heavy ) compounds and proper diet. Now that reminds me......time to eat......

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Height: 6 foot
Weight: 240 pounds

Bench: 415 (1x1)
Deads: 565 (1x1)
A2G Squat: 425 (1x1)

Cardio sucks
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Nothing reasonable I could add to this - Already great advice. Arms are not different than any other muscle when wanting growth. Growth requires food, period. Small muscles like bi's get a lot of work from any pulling exercise and tri's get a lot of work from any pushing exercise.

Direct work is good for shaping.

How? Why?

Ross not exactly sure what you are asking but I will take a stab at what I believe you are.

Isolation exercises for the bi's can help change the shape of bi and probably adds a small amount to size. By changing the angle a muscle is hit can add to the shape.

Muscle shape is genetic. I wanted to see what your thought process was. Changing the angle won't change the shape of the muscle.

The last three words of his post are very important...