OK.. I'm going to do the "Add 1 inch to your Arms in 24 hours" routine

**EME** · 10-31-2005, 02:06 PM

Hey Everyone,

I've been looking for a good shock tactic for my Arm training, and I received my new MuscleMag in the mail yesterday.

One of the cover stories, "Add 1 inch to your Arms in 24 hours" reminded me of an old training routine I first learned of back in the 80's.

So, I flipped to the article, and sure enough it was the same basic routine that's been around for a few decades.

I've always wanted to give this a shot, and so I have decided to do this routine next Saturday, Nov. 5th.

I'm very skeptical about actually adding anywhere near an inch in 24hrs, however, I will do the routine to the letter and document the results here in this thread.

In the article, the authors claim you can expect .5 - 1.0 inch permanent growth as a result of the program. They claimed that their 5 independant testers who followed the program all gained over 3/4 inch of permanent size on their arms.

The basic routine is as follows:

Starting at 9:00 AM

Each hour, at the top of the hour ( i.e. 9:00 ) you do 3 Sets of the following superset:

Barbell Bicep Curls 10-12 reps
Lying Tricep Ext. 10-12 reps

Each hour, on the Half Hour ( i.e. 9:30 ) you do 3 Sets of the following superset:

Seated Dumbbell Curls 10-12 reps
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Ext. 10-12 reps

You continue this every hour throughout the day, finishing the last superset at 5:30 PM.

This equates to 9 total sessions of each superset workout throughout the day, 18 total training sessions.

The article also specifies exactly what to eat throughout the day to fuel the workout. It recommends you take 2-3 days off before doing the training day, and a couple days off afterward.

It also stresses that you are to do nothing else during the day but rest and relax between sets, and eat as scheduled.

The article recommends measuring two days after your training day to measure your results.

So, I will be hitting this training technique next Saturday, and I will report the results for all to see! :fingersxd

- EME

**johnsbod** · 10-31-2005, 02:16 PM

I think you'll easily add an inch with the muscle inflammation.

Are you seriously going to try it?

**EME** · 10-31-2005, 02:23 PM

Yeah, I'm going to do it.

I've read about this technique for years and I've always wanted to try it. I definitely feel now when I'm bulking and eating tons of food anyway would be the best time to do it.... we'll see what happens.

One further thing to add.. the article stresses not to use heavy weights like you would normally use for your regular training session. They say to pick a good pump up weight..because by the afternoon.. you'll be fried if you try to go really heavy at the beginning...

I'm doing measurements every month now anyway, so we'll be able to tell if any size that is gained initially lasts. The article states the 5 MuscleMag testers all made permanent gains.

As I said, I'm very skeptical, but I'm seriously going to give it a go.

( Doing this on X-Factor is probably going to really kick my ass... X-
Factor makes you more sore anyway...

)

If nothing else, it will be a good excuse to sit in front of the TV and watch football all day.

- EME

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Originally Posted by johnsbod

I think you'll easily add an inch with the muscle inflammation.

Are you seriously going to try it?

**Keith Wassung** · 10-31-2005, 02:47 PM

I would not advise that at all

it sounds good in theory. but......

serious urban bodybuilding myth

been there, done that and known many who have done it as well

seriously-if this worked, I mean we are talking one whole inch in a day-dont you think tons of guys would have done it and would just rave about it-this concept has been around for many, many, years-I remember it when I was 15 or 16.

**EME** · 10-31-2005, 02:56 PM

Hey Keith,

I knew there would be some people who would say this.
Heck, I'd probably be one of them if it was someone else posting this.

But, I'm going to give it a try for shock value, if nothing else.

I'm not going to injure myself. If I feel at any point that I am causing myself injury I'll stop and I'll post that result.

Worst case scenario.. I'll be really sore for 3-4 days and my arms will be the same size they are now. If so, so be it. I'll know first hand.

But, if I surprisingly get a growth spurt then, I'll post that as well.

Hey, even most urban legends have some basis in truth!

- EME

geoffsherman · 10-31-2005, 03:59 PM

I am skeptical, but curious as to see what happens. What would people do if they suddenly think that lifting weights all day long will get them huge. Unemployment numbers would skyrocket!!!

**EME** · 10-31-2005, 04:03 PM

Obviously this isn't the kind of thing you can do every week. The article says that you can do this routine once every 60 - 90 days. If I get any significant gain from it, I'll probably try it again in 60 - 90 days and compare the results.

If I get no gain, I won't be doing it again! LOL

- EME

datruodb · 10-31-2005, 04:33 PM

Where are you doing this???

**EME** · 10-31-2005, 04:40 PM

My place, next Saturday.

- EME

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Originally Posted by datruodb

Where are you doing this???

Gappa238 · 10-31-2005, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EME

My place, next Saturday.

- EME

I'll bring the popcorn :snack:

**johnsbod** · 10-31-2005, 05:54 PM

I'm just curious, what's the theory behind the workout? Are all those sets supposed to keep the muscles pumped up and majorly stretch the fascia?

I have to say I'm very skeptical, but if it actually does anything for you I'll be the first to copy it.

**EME** · 10-31-2005, 05:55 PM

LOL...

You guys just want to watch me go belly up about 2:00 PM.. haha..

Actually... Robert is probably crazy enough to come over and do it with me.

I'm going to get all my food together Friday night.. and just watch football, train, and eat.... all day...

Then I'll probably be unable to type for two or three days.. so you probably won't get the results until about Wednesday.

- EME

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gappa238

I'll bring the popcorn :snack:

**EME** · 10-31-2005, 05:58 PM

Yes, I do believe that is the theory behind it.

The timing of the workouts and the superset style training should do some major stretching of the muscle fascia over that prolonged period.

I read a more detailed explanation of the "science" behind it years ago.

The new MM article didn't really go into that part of it. It just detailed how to do it.

Yeah.. I figued I'd be the guinea pig for IronMass on this one and give it 100%.

If it works, you'll have a no B.S. account of the results, and if it doesn't, you'll know someone really did it correctly and didn't get anything out of it.

- EME

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnsbod

I'm just curious, what's the theory behind the workout? Are all those sets supposed to keep the muscles pumped up and majorly stretch the fascia?

I have to say I'm very skeptical, but if it actually does anything for you I'll be the first to copy it.

**Peaked_18** · 10-31-2005, 07:52 PM

I wouldn't waste my time personally...you could use the bigger arms though.

**EME** · 10-31-2005, 07:55 PM

I always appreciate your input Peaked...

I'll certainly take that under advisement...

- EME

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaked_18

I wouldn't waste my time personally...you could use the bigger arms though.

**Peaked_18** · 10-31-2005, 07:57 PM

Sowwy...

10-31-2005, 02:06 PM	#1
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	OK.. I'm going to do the "Add 1 inch to your Arms in 24 hours" routine Hey Everyone, I've been looking for a good shock tactic for my Arm training, and I received my new MuscleMag in the mail yesterday. One of the cover stories, "Add 1 inch to your Arms in 24 hours" reminded me of an old training routine I first learned of back in the 80's. So, I flipped to the article, and sure enough it was the same basic routine that's been around for a few decades. I've always wanted to give this a shot, and so I have decided to do this routine next Saturday, Nov. 5th. I'm very skeptical about actually adding anywhere near an inch in 24hrs, however, I will do the routine to the letter and document the results here in this thread. In the article, the authors claim you can expect .5 - 1.0 inch permanent growth as a result of the program. They claimed that their 5 independant testers who followed the program all gained over 3/4 inch of permanent size on their arms. The basic routine is as follows: Starting at 9:00 AM Each hour, at the top of the hour ( i.e. 9:00 ) you do 3 Sets of the following superset: Barbell Bicep Curls 10-12 reps Lying Tricep Ext. 10-12 reps Each hour, on the Half Hour ( i.e. 9:30 ) you do 3 Sets of the following superset: Seated Dumbbell Curls 10-12 reps Lying Dumbbell Tricep Ext. 10-12 reps You continue this every hour throughout the day, finishing the last superset at 5:30 PM. This equates to 9 total sessions of each superset workout throughout the day, 18 total training sessions. The article also specifies exactly what to eat throughout the day to fuel the workout. It recommends you take 2-3 days off before doing the training day, and a couple days off afterward. It also stresses that you are to do nothing else during the day but rest and relax between sets, and eat as scheduled. The article recommends measuring two days after your training day to measure your results. So, I will be hitting this training technique next Saturday, and I will report the results for all to see! :fingersxd - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

10-31-2005, 02:16 PM	#2
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	I think you'll easily add an inch with the muscle inflammation. Are you seriously going to try it? __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

10-31-2005, 02:56 PM	#5
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Hey Keith, I knew there would be some people who would say this. Heck, I'd probably be one of them if it was someone else posting this. But, I'm going to give it a try for shock value, if nothing else. I'm not going to injure myself. If I feel at any point that I am causing myself injury I'll stop and I'll post that result. Worst case scenario.. I'll be really sore for 3-4 days and my arms will be the same size they are now. If so, so be it. I'll know first hand. But, if I surprisingly get a growth spurt then, I'll post that as well. Hey, even most urban legends have some basis in truth! - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

10-31-2005, 04:03 PM	#7
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Obviously this isn't the kind of thing you can do every week. The article says that you can do this routine once every 60 - 90 days. If I get any significant gain from it, I'll probably try it again in 60 - 90 days and compare the results. If I get no gain, I won't be doing it again! LOL - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

10-31-2005, 04:33 PM	#8
datruodb Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 326 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Where are you doing this??? __________________ Vanilla Gorilla

10-31-2005, 02:47 PM	#4
Keith Wassung Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 84 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	I would not advise that at all it sounds good in theory. but...... serious urban bodybuilding myth been there, done that and known many who have done it as well seriously-if this worked, I mean we are talking one whole inch in a day-dont you think tons of guys would have done it and would just rave about it-this concept has been around for many, many, years-I remember it when I was 15 or 16.

10-31-2005, 03:59 PM	#6
geoffsherman Pro Stature Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 194 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I am skeptical, but curious as to see what happens. What would people do if they suddenly think that lifting weights all day long will get them huge. Unemployment numbers would skyrocket!!!

10-31-2005, 05:54 PM	#11
johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,733 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	I'm just curious, what's the theory behind the workout? Are all those sets supposed to keep the muscles pumped up and majorly stretch the fascia? I have to say I'm very skeptical, but if it actually does anything for you I'll be the first to copy it. __________________ Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen können, posten Sie hier. Misc Perv #69

10-31-2005, 07:52 PM	#14
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	I wouldn't waste my time personally...you could use the bigger arms though.

10-31-2005, 07:57 PM	#16
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Sowwy...

10-31-2005, 08:01 PM	#17
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51