Most people new to bodybuilding pay a lot of attention to building big arms, sometimes to
point of overtraining. Don't forget, arm muscles are brought into play during most exercises aimed at other body parts so care must be taken not to overdo things.Having said that, arms are complex body parts in their own right and deserve a properly focused exercise program. In basic terms arm consists of three main muscle groups:
1. Biceps brachii - two muscles at front upper arm that run from elbow to shoulders.
2. Triceps brachii - three muscles at rear upper arm that run from elbow to shoulder.
3. Forearm - several smaller muscles that run from elbow to wrist.
There are seven classic exercises that will allow beginners to get off to a good muscle building start without overstraining their bodies. For all of exercises that follow, use a weight that is light enough to allow between 10-15 reps.
Three biceps building exercises are recommended for beginners:
1. Standing barbell curl - 3 sets of 10-15 reps.
