Why aren't my biceps getting stronger?

Question

I progressed over a few weeks to a certain weight level using free weights and I've been stuck on it for the past 2 weeks.

What's strange is that I can do 12 reps on the first set, but then I can only do 5 or 6 after I rest for a minute or so. I really feel my biceps both during and after the exercise and since I can't lift any more I'm obviously working them, so how come after 2 weeks I can't increase the reps?

The 2 bicep exercises I'm doing are bicep curls and scott (concentration curls)

Answer 1

Why do you care so much about your biceps? it's probably the least important muscle in your body. You need to give them a break and work some other muscles as well. Sure the guns are nice to show to people, but they are as harmless as toy pistols. You are overworking them and they don't even really need to be used. If you want your biceps to get stronger, forget those 2 bicep exercises and do other things, and watch yourself get stronger.

Answer 2

don't lift everyday. give your muscles at least a day of rest in between workouts. 3 workouts a week is the perfect amount to give you proper gains

Answer 3

give it some more time. your strength will increase gradually and the progress depends on your diet and how quickly your body recovers from the stress.