Blast Your Biceps From The Inside Out


“Unleash New Arm Growth By Blasting
Your Biceps From The Inside Out”

When it comes to building “Big Bulging Biceps” one area that most muscle heads never even consider is the Brachialis…

This is a small muscle that runs underneath the biceps, and when fully developed can actually help push the peak of your biceps up higher and add lines and detail to your arms.

This isn’t to say that just training the brachialis alone will result in the massive sleeve stretching arms that you want. But if you’re neglecting the brachialis in your workouts, then you are cheating yourself out of getting maximum results in your arm development.

The brachialis is that little “bump” of a muscle that’s between the biceps and triceps.

As you can see in the picture below, the brachialis muscle looks awesome when developed because it adds more lines to the arms and just makes them look even more impressive when flexed.

This is an important piece of the puzzle for building a pair of head turning, attention grabbing guns that every guy in the gym is after!

Bicep Brachialis

One of the best exercises that you can do to work the brachialis while adding mass to your biceps and forearms at the same time is:

Hammer Curls…

Hammer Curls Working The Biceps Bracialis

The Hammer Curl is quite similar to the Standing Dumbbell Curl, but rather then twisting your wrists and supinating your biceps as you curl the dumbbells up, you simply keep them straight up and down.

But here is an Advanced Bicep Blasting Trick that will will turn your regular dumbbell hammer curls from a simple “light shaping exercise” and turn them into a Mass Building Power Move!

Mass Building Power Hammer Curls…

To take your regular Hammer Curl and make it a Mass Builder you have to…

  1. Perform your Hammer Curls one dumbbell at a time, in an alternate fashion. This allows you to focus all your strength and energy on each arm individually. By doing your curls in an alternating fashion you’ll instantly be able to lift heavier weights then if you tried to curl both dumbbells simultaneously.


  2. As you curl the dumbbell up, purposely keep your elbow close to the side of your body, and even pulled slightly back. DON’T let your elbow flair out to the front.


  3. In addition to keeping your elbow pulled back, purposely lean forward slightly as you curl the dumbbell, rather then aching your lower back and leaning backwards, as is the natural tendency to do when curling heavy weights.

Lee Hayward doing dumbbell hammer curls

If you follow the 3 steps as outlined above it will make it easier to curl your arm up so that your elbow flexes at a 90 degree angle and you will be able to handle more weight then you normally could. This will take a little bit of practice to get the technique down pat, but once you get it… You’ll notice the difference IMMEDIATELY!

This little change in your lifting technique could literally allow you to curl an extra 25% more weight and still use strict exercise form. This kind of training overload will really help stimulate maximum muscle growth throughout your arms!

Heavy Weights + Strict Form = BIG ARMS!

Give the Power Hammer Curl a try in your next arm workout and you’ll be amazed with the results. This is just 1 of the killer mass building power moves that are included in the 141 page “Blast Your Biceps” Arm Specialization Training System!

Blast Your Biceps If you would like to get some more killer arm exercises and workouts for building big muscular arms, be sure to download a copy of “Blast Your Biceps”.


This is a complete 3 phase mass building arm specialization training system that can help you gain as much as 2 inches of solid muscle mass to your upper arms in as little as 8 weeks.


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About The Author

leehayward

Lee Hayward is a former competitive bodybuilder and muscle building coach who has been online coaching people since 1997. His work has been featured in several international magazines such as: FLEX, Muscle Insider, Muscle Mag International, Testosterone, Ironmag, and Forbes. Lee's main focus right now is with helping men over 40 - who don't want to be fat anymore - lose the gut, build muscle, and get back in shape. If you're ready to "Start Again" for the last time and finally build a lean healthy body that you can be proud of, just e-mail Lee to discuss a realistic action plan that's right for you... lee@leehayward.com

22 Comments

  • I’ve been having a few technical issues here with my blog. The comment and discussion settings were disabled for the past 24 hours, so no-one could post any comments 🙁

    Just to let you know, I have this issue fixed and if you have any questions or comments about any of my blog posts please feel to post them and I’ll help you out.

    all the best,
    Lee

  • Aziz

    Hi Lee.

    Thanks alot for this nice trick and i will definetly try it on my next biceps workout. Would it be the same if i twist the dumbbell a little bit in over(as if i’m doing with the EZ bar), i mean is it effective for the Brachialis muscle as the trick you mentioned?!

    Aziz

  • Warren

    Hey Lee,

    Your tips and advise is amazing as always. I had a question regarding the hammer curls when doing them do you contract your motion or the dumbell fully towards the top or do you stop half way in the middle and go back down. I came across many saying different methods of doing it but would prefer to get the right method from you.

    Thanks

  • Isiah

    I noticed when I do the hammer curl it is easier to lift heavy weight compared to regular standing culrs. Why do you think that is?

  • Garrin

    Hey Lee I’ve got the BYB program and really liking it so far, one question during Phase 1 the BYB manual says to perform the routines for as many as you can do and the video says for 10 reps. Which one should we do?

    Thanks as always

  • james

    whats up Lee.. while on the topic of biceps can you comment briefly on wide grip vs narrow grip when doing bicep work? BTW been using this technique for my hammer curls for a few months now with good results

  • Mark Alderton

    lee your videos and tips for workouts have really helped to develop new techniques. and im gonna download your blast your biceps book thanks mate all the best mark

  • Manish Patel

    Lee, you are a legend. Ive been following your stuff for god knows how long!! I do all your exercise techniques at the gym! The best thing is…they work!! I have one problem though…I can’t seem to shift any of my body fat! I’m fat but i have some stubborn body fat on my abs and waist! Can you please help? Once again Lee, one word…LEGEND! Thank you for your weekly emails! Keep it up! Thanks again

    Manish (Leeds – England)

  • Manish Patel

    I meant to say im not fat! Sorry! Thanks again lee!

  • Aziz:
    Hi Lee.

    Thanks alot for this nice trick and i will definetly try it on my next biceps workout. Would it be the same if i twist the dumbbell a little bit in over(as if i’m doing with the EZ bar), i mean is it effective for the Brachialis muscle as the trick you mentioned?!

    Aziz

    For hammer curls keep the dumbbells pointing straight up and down as shown in the pictures. That’s the key to working the brachialis.

  • Warren:
    Hey Lee,

    Your tips and advise is amazing as always. I had a question regarding the hammer curls when doing them do you contract your motion or the dumbell fully towards the top or do you stop half way in the middle and go back down. I came across many saying different methods of doing it but would prefer to get the right method from you.

    Thanks

    If you use the form as explained in the “Power Hammer Curls” description you’ll stop just about half way up, that’s where your biceps and forearms will touch.

  • Isiah:
    I noticed when I do the hammer curl it is easier to lift heavy weight compared to regular standing culrs. Why do you think that is?

    Most people feel the same way. You are using more of the longer and stronger head of the biceps with hammer curls. But when you twist your wrists (as in regular dumbbell curls) you use the shorter weaker head of the biceps more.

  • Garrin:
    Hey Lee I’ve got the BYB program and really liking it so far, one question during Phase 1 the BYB manual says to perform the routines for as many as you can do and the video says for 10 reps. Which one should we do?

    Thanks as always

    Can you be more specific, what exercise or routine are you referring to?

  • james:
    whats up Lee.. while on the topic of biceps can you comment briefly on wide grip vs narrow grip when doing bicep work? BTW been using this technique for my hammer curls for a few months now with good results

    Sure, wider grip works more of the inner head, closer grip works more of the outer head. It’s kind of the opposite of the way you think it would be.

  • Manish Patel:
    Lee, you are a legend. Ive been following your stuff for god knows how long!! I do all your exercise techniques at the gym! The best thing is…they work!! I have one problem though…I can’t seem to shift any of my body fat! I’m fat but i have some stubborn body fat on my abs and waist! Can you please help? Once again Lee, one word…LEGEND! Thank you for your weekly emails! Keep it up! Thanks again

    Manish (Leeds – England)

    The best advice I can offer with regards to fat loss is check out my Extreme Fat Loss Program. This is a simple no BS routine that will help you quickly shed those extra pounds. I followed this routine for my most recent bodybuilding competition and got into my most ripped shape ever.

    You can get this at: http://www.leehayward.com/dvd/xfatloss.htm

  • leehayward,

    @James,
    can you kindly clarify wide grip or narrow grip for hammer curl ? How you do it ?

  • leehayward: The best advice I can offer with regards to fat loss is check out my Extreme Fat Loss Program. This is a simple no BS routine that will help you quickly shed those extra pounds. I followed this routine for my most recent bodybuilding competition and got into my most ripped shape ever.

    You can get this at: http://www.leehayward.com/dvd/xfatloss.htm

    @Lee,
    hi from Turkey. I have been using your 21 days FMB for 42 days as you mentioned by yo-yo dieting ( 2 weeks oevrload 1 week primes phase) in veery primer phase week I have been doing 500 reps successfully but the belly fat is still there.. So what is wrong I did ?
    next question : if I decidec to stop yo-yo dieting so what diet I will follow for folloing training programs such as fitness model W/O ? or 1000 rep muscle ?

    Thanks in advance for your kind feedback

    VBR
    Hakan

  • Hakan CELIK: @Lee,
    hi from Turkey. I have been using your 21 days FMB for 42 days as you mentioned by yo-yo dieting ( 2 weeks oevrload 1 week primes phase) in veery primer phase week I have been doing 500 reps successfully but the belly fat is still there.. So what is wrong I did ?
    next question : if I decidec to stop yo-yo dieting so what diet I will follow for folloing training programs such as fitness model W/O ? or 1000 rep muscle ?

    Thanks in advance for your kind feedback

    VBR
    Hakan

    You didn’t do anything wrong. You just need to give yourself time to get in shape. Heck 42 days of working out isn’t going to make you ripped and shredded, it could take months (depending on your current level of conditioning). When I’m training for a bodybuilding contest I’ll follow a pre-contest fat loss diet for 6 months in order to get ripped to the bone shredded. And I consider myself to be somewhat advanced at this whole bodybuilding game, and I still need that much time to get in top shape.

    You can experiment with all the different workouts that we’ve included in the program, and see which ones you like the best. But my personal favorite routine is the Hardcore Bodybuilder Program. I like the combo of heavy power moves supplemented with lighter isolation moves.

  • leehayward,

    Thanks a lot Lee. You are really kind person and pioneer of the athlethes..Me and my friends will support you by buying your programs in the period of time relevant with our progress.. Kind regards. Hakan

  • Timbo

    Hi Lee,

    I think you are absolutely right with this strategy, however i think you best reference Frederic Delavier that lovely anatomical diagram 😉

  • Hi Lee,

    I’m really impressed with your website, your advice really is excellent!!! I just have a couple of questions…

    I’m weight training just to tone up and lose fat. I used to do a full work out every second day, but found it too exhausting so I split the workout in 2 and do it every day. Will I still get the same results?

    I recently started using protein shakes, should I only take one per day?

    all the best,

    Doni

  • Rick

    How’s this for 60 years old? Been using your 3 day a week heavy duty workout.