Any Better Bicep Exercises Than CG Chins?

Pumpatron · 05-16-2005, 03:16 PM

I was just wondering whether there are any better bicep exercises rather than close grip chins (apart from bb curls as I already include these). The reason I ask is because I work out at home and don't have access to a chin-up bar.

If close grip chins are THE best bicep exercise for mass then I would like to know as I can just go straight out now and buy a bar. If there are any better bicep exercises which I can do with an EZ Bar, Barbell, or Dumbbells then I would like to know so I can include them in my workout... Thanks!

Dan · 05-16-2005, 05:32 PM

The best one/s is/are what works for you at a given time.
being older than most of you so OT is more of a concern when doing routines that work the same body parts twice in one week I do not do the same routine.

If you have money for only one bar get a straight one. Other wise get one of each..
I find tha BB curls are much more effective.. someone else is going to come along and say an ezbar works best.

The bottom line is something is better than nothing.

Brinn · 05-16-2005, 06:03 PM

I know a guy that used to go to a local playground with his weightbelt and all and do chins and dips on the monkey bars. For real.

If you're like me, doing curls on a straight bar is hard on the wrists. It feels like something is going to pop. I prefer dumbells if I do curls, but chins and bent over rows hit the biceps plenty hard for me.

**johnsbod** · 05-16-2005, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brinn

I know a guy that used to go to a local playground with his weightbelt and all and do chins and dips on the monkey bars. For real.

If you're like me, doing curls on a straight bar is hard on the wrists. It feels like something is going to pop. I prefer dumbells if I do curls, but chins and bent over rows hit the biceps plenty hard for me.

Barbell curls are hard on my wrists too. The EZ bar also doesn't hit the biceps as well. I think I'm going to replace barbell curls with close grip chins for a while, at least until my wrists start feeling better.

Pumpatron · 05-16-2005, 09:03 PM

Thanks A lot guys... Appreciate it!

05-16-2005, 03:16 PM	#1
Pumpatron Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 161 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Any Better Bicep Exercises Than CG Chins? I was just wondering whether there are any better bicep exercises rather than close grip chins (apart from bb curls as I already include these). The reason I ask is because I work out at home and don't have access to a chin-up bar. If close grip chins are THE best bicep exercise for mass then I would like to know as I can just go straight out now and buy a bar. If there are any better bicep exercises which I can do with an EZ Bar, Barbell, or Dumbbells then I would like to know so I can include them in my workout... Thanks!

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Brinn Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I know a guy that used to go to a local playground with his weightbelt and all and do chins and dips on the monkey bars. For real. If you're like me, doing curls on a straight bar is hard on the wrists. It feels like something is going to pop. I prefer dumbells if I do curls, but chins and bent over rows hit the biceps plenty hard for me. __________________ "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." - Jebediah Springfield RIP New and Improved! (Formerly Known As Just Shoot Me!) - 05/05/05

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05-16-2005, 05:32 PM	#2
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	The best one/s is/are what works for you at a given time. being older than most of you so OT is more of a concern when doing routines that work the same body parts twice in one week I do not do the same routine. If you have money for only one bar get a straight one. Other wise get one of each.. I find tha BB curls are much more effective.. someone else is going to come along and say an ezbar works best. The bottom line is something is better than nothing.

05-16-2005, 09:03 PM	#5
Pumpatron Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 161 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thanks A lot guys... Appreciate it!