BUILD A BACK LIKE ARNOLD’S

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Exercise                Sets/Reps

Pull-Up                   X/50

–Arnold would perform as many sets to failure as necessary to reach 50 reps. He would rest 1-2 minutes between sets.

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WIDER GRIP, WIDER LATS?

Arnold famously suggested this in his prime and, with the way his back looked, no one was going to argue with him. And while it’s true that his wide-grip pull-ups – which he did behind-the-neck as well – targeted the upper, outer lats, you can further activate the lats with a slightly narrower grip because it increases the range of motion on those muscles.

source. muscleandfitness.com.