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If i do push-ups every week, why do i still not have big arms muscles?

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Push ups: Will tone your shoulders and pecs and arms as well if you are looking for bigger biceps than you need to use dumbbells and do bicep curls.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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