Tendon giving out before muscle gets fatigued

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Special K
I wouldn't waste time doing isolation exercises like the concentration curls you are describing.

I would focus on more "compound" movements like standing barbell and DB curls. Granted curls in general are not really compound lifts, but your biceps will also be worked doing back exercises like rows and chins.

BINGO!

Folks, isolated lifts are a waste of time, and energy and should be used VERY sparingly.

I do 4-6 sets of direct bicep work a week. That's it. Same for triceps.

The bulk of my size comes from compound movements. Basically pushing and pulling.

Straight bar curl = my favorite bicep exercise. I always do that as my first bicep targeted exercise.

I then usually do some kind of DB curls, either normal or hammer.

I'll typically end my session though doing some kind of isolated curl (preacher dumbell or concentration) for like 2 sets just to get that final burn before I leave.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: lozina

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Special K
I wouldn't waste time doing isolation exercises like the concentration curls you are describing.

I would focus on more "compound" movements like standing barbell and DB curls. Granted curls in general are not really compound lifts, but your biceps will also be worked doing back exercises like rows and chins.

BINGO!

Folks, isolated lifts are a waste of time, and energy and should be used VERY sparingly.

I do 4-6 sets of direct bicep work a week. That's it. Same for triceps.

The bulk of my size comes from compound movements. Basically pushing and pulling.

ok I will try that, do you have a link handy that demonstrates the exercises base don compound movements?

http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

Your compound movements are the primary movements for your chest, shoulders and back. Also deadlifts and squats along with leg presses and lunges.

 

[j00fek]

i bet a DOCTOR would know

 

[KingGheedora]

Tendons do not exert any force, therefore cannot become fatigued.