I needed a better approach.
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So what should long-armed lifters do differently?
1. Dedicate More Time To Direct Arm Training
2. Focus On Dumbbell Hammer And Incline Curls
- Click here for optimal DB Hammer Curl technique video
- Click here for optimal incline curl technique video
3. Master The Floor Press
4. Choose The Right Extension
- There’s a deload on the elbows at the bottom of the movement
- The ‘fold’ isn’t as great as with normal extensions because the weight is behind you
5. Smash and Stretch The Long Head
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