"Arnold" Chest

Day 1: Push Strength

  1. Bench Press: (4 x 5 reps)
  2. Incline Dumbbell Press: (3 x 8 reps)
  3. Weighted Dips: (3 x 10 reps)
  4. Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: (3 x 10 reps)
  5. Tricep Pushdowns: (3 x 12 reps)
  6. Plank: (3 x 30-60 seconds)

Day 2: Chest Hypertrophy

  1. Dumbbell Flyes: (4 x 10 reps)
  2. Push-Ups (weighted if possible): (3 x 12 reps)
  3. Cable Crossovers: (3 x 12 reps)
  4. Incline Hammer Strength Press: 3 x 10 reps)
  5. Lateral Raises: (3 x 12 reps)
  6. Russian Twists: (3 x 15 reps) (each side)

Day 3: Chest and Triceps Focus

  1. Close-Grip Bench Press: (4 x 8 reps)
  2. Decline Barbell Press: (3 x 10 reps)
  3. Skull Crushers: (3 x 10 reps)
  4. Chest Dips: (3 x 12 reps)
  5. Tricep Rope Pushdowns: (3 x 12 reps)
  6. Plank Variations: (3 x 30-60 seconds)

Day 4: Active Recovery

  • Light cardio or stretching

Day 5: Chest Strength and Hypertrophy

  1. Incline Bench Press: (4 x 5 reps)
  2. Pec Deck Machine: (3 x 12 reps)
  3. Dumbbell Pullovers: (3 x 10 reps)
  4. Arnold Press: (3 x 10 reps)
  5. Tricep Dips: (3 x 12 reps)
  6. Bicycle Crunches: (3 x 20 reps) (each side)

Day 6: Chest and Shoulder Hypertrophy

  1. Cable Chest Press: (4 x 8 reps)
  2. Seated Machine Flyes: (3 x 12 reps)
  3. Lateral Raises: (3 x 12 reps)
  4. Front Raises: (3 x 10 reps)
  5. Tricep Kickbacks: (3 x 12 reps)
  6. Swiss Ball Plank: (3 x 30-60 seconds)

Day 7: Rest Day

Remember to progressively increase weights and intensity as your strength improves. Also, ensure proper nutrition and recovery to support muscle growth. If you're a beginner, you might want to start with a more basic routine and gradually progress to this advanced plan. Always prioritize proper form and technique to prevent injuries.

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