[razmataz1881]

Hey, I’m a beginner BB and a freshman in high school. I’ve been working out for a [while but nothing serious until I moved into an apartment with a gym. I just start “weightlifting” rather than BB because I want to be as big as some of the Junior and Senior guys I see when I get there. I’ve been doing about 25 sets for my biceps and I was wondering if that’s too much. I’m not sore the next morning or even before I go to bed, but I just want to be sure because the last thing I want to do is over-train and lose muscle. Thanks-

[MaKaVeLi]

25 sets for biceps is definately excessive. What you have to understand is that muscle soreness is not a complete indicative of muscle growth, so, there are some who hardly ever experience soreness but still make gains. However, if you're used to feeling soreness and you aren't anymore then it may indicate that you're not varying things up enough and your biceps are getting used to your routine. So experiment with intensity, types of exercises, number of sets/reps and focus (eccentric/concentric portions of the movement). Now, back to the number of sets - try and stay within 6 - 10 sets, you can do more if you like but not so often

[LEGZ]

as young as u are, I would recommend a monday/wed/friday workout schedule for 6months to a year. concentrate on ur core lifts and eat! 1.5 g protein/bodyweight...lots of water and rest on ur off days....

[Rocky]

Both great points. You need to get the basics down. To be honest it's possible to make great gains without doing any specific Bi exercises (or maybe just one!) if you are concentrating on doing compound lifts in a good training routine. And as Maka says - soreness isn't your only guide. The biceps is a pretty small muscle compared to back and legs etc so soreness may not be so easy to notice.

[big bg]

Originally Posted by LEGZ

as young as u are, I would recommend a monday/wed/friday workout schedule for 6months to a year. concentrate on ur core lifts and eat! 1.5 g protein/bodyweight...lots of water and rest on ur off days....

could not have said it better myself.

[ruel]

too much training can lead to muscle loss or catabolism..

[purenatural]

razmataz1881 since your begginer like these guys just said, focus on form and core heavy compound lifts . 3 times a week is good enough just aslong you 24-48 hrs of rest in between or as long you feel recuperated before going on next workout. Don't forget to eat right. If you still need more information towards what exercises, sets, reps ,feel free to asks.