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By Jes\u00fas Varela<\/strong> – Creator of the Bilbo Method<\/p>\n\n

If you know me a little bit, you know that I’m not one to beat around the bush. In the gym world, and especially in upper body training<\/strong>, there’s a lot of chaff and not a lot of grain. I see people spending hours doing endless sets of biceps or moving dumbbells without any sense, hoping that the muscle will magically grow. <\/p>\n\n

The reality is different: if you want powerful arms, a granite back and shoulders that can take whatever you throw at them, you need a method. <\/p>\n\n

It is not enough to “get tired”. You have to be efficient. <\/p>\n\n

In this guide I’m going to explain how I structure torso work, focusing on what really works to gain strength and muscle mass, whether you train in a high-performance center or in your garage at home.<\/p>\n\n

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\ud83d\ude80 Do you want to stop improvising?<\/strong> If you feel like you lack the structure to take the ultimate leap, my Bilbo Team Training Plans<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> are the roadmap you need to really mutate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

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What is upper body training and why is it key to gaining strength?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

When we talk about upper body training<\/strong>, we are referring to the entire muscle block from the waist up: chest, back, shoulders and arms. It is the engine that allows you to push, pull and stabilize loads. <\/p>\n\n

Why is it key? Because a weak upper body is the number one limiter in any strength discipline. If you want a record-breaking Bench press<\/strong>, you don’t just need pecs; you need triceps that lock out the bar with violence and a back that serves as a rock-solid foundation. <\/p>\n\n

In addition, torso training is critical for joint health. Many of the problems I see, such as herniated herniated discs<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>come from poor load management and a weak core. <\/p>\n\n

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Best arm exercises to strengthen biceps and triceps at home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

To get big arms, you don’t need fancy machines. Dumbbells and your own body weight are more than enough tools if you know how to apply tension. Arm training<\/strong> must be smart. <\/p>\n\n

Biceps: The power of supination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The typical mistake is to swing the body. The body can swing if the weight we use is high. But the swing has to be full body, from knees to head in one block. You cannot swing by bending your back backwards. <\/p>\n\n

If you want the biceps to grow, the elbow should be pinned to the side.<\/p>\n\n