Arm Workouts: How to Build Bigger Biceps and Triceps

Building bigger biceps and stronger forearms requires specific supersets and mass-building routines using dumbbells and pull-up bars. Learn how to perform push-ups safely even with weak muscles and address shoulder imbalances through targeted weight training.

How to Exercise the Femoral Biceps

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jessica Wellons

The biceps femoris muscle is one of the three hamstring muscles and is composed of two heads. The long head originates from the pelvis and the short head originates from the back of the femur. This muscle flexes the knees and promotes internal and external rotation of the thigh.

Jessica Wellons has been writing professionally since 2007. She is a scientific writer and fervent health enthusiast writing for The American College of Preventative Medicine and Writing Assistance Inc. She is pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical medicine from the University of North Carolina and has a Master of Science in clinical pathology from the University of North Carolina.