How to Avoid a Torn Bicep
On the contrary it happens quiet often.
Why? Well the most wanted muscle in the body has to be the bicep muscle.
So bodybuilders tend to train them a lot.
They got over excited about building biceps and over train them and that inevitably leads to an injured bicep This is what this article is about.
What not to do so you can avoid having a torn bicep.
Things that you as a bodybuilder should already know but I am sure due to you're over excitement of building a big bicep forget You should know building a good bicep as well as solid body is not always about reckless hard work.
Sometimes you need a little bit of finesse.
This is the aspect people neglect and they often end up with injuries like a torn bicep.
Working hard is what building muscle is about but if you don't take care you're definitely going to injure yourself So what steps should you take to avoid a torn bicep? The first thing you need to do is stick to form.
Too many bodybuilders break form.
I totally understand you pushing your self to go the extra limit but recklessly breaking form is definitely not the way to building bigger biceps.
Cheat reps are OK but they should be used with the least of momentum.
Some people use their whole body to lift, jerking and pushing and this is what leads to injury and this is what leads to injured biceps.
So when performing bicep exercises make sure to keep strict form The next main causer of a torn bicep is over training.
I can't tell you how much people want good biceps.
If you are a serious body builder then I am sure you know you're self.
This desire leads people to over train.
They tend to hit the bicep with way to many moves way to many days in a week.
This over work, this over stress always leads to overtraining.
And over training leads to injuries thus a injured bicep.
It's good to train often.
Biceps can handle up to two workouts a week.
But that's pushing it.
If your doing this your should have a fantastic diet as well as ample rest.
At least 72 hours in between bicep workouts.
Plus a bicep workout shouldn't consist of 6 moves.
The bicep is a small muscle 4 is more than enough.
So these are the steps you need to watch to avoid over training and avoid a torn bicep So there it is.
What you need to do to avoid a torn bicep.
Always work hard but make sure to work smart as well.
Doing so will ensure you don't end up with a torn bicep