THE WORKOUT
1) Cable Prime Pump (antagonist superset)
A1. Rope Pushdown — 3×15–20 @ 2-1-2 tempoA2. EZ-Bar Cable Curl — 3×15–20 @ 2-1-2 tempoRest 30–45 s between moves; 60 s after each superset. Focus: drive pinkies out on pushdowns; supinate hard on curls.
2) Stretch + Squeeze (mechanical + metabolic)
B1. Incline DB Curl (30° bench) — 4×10–12 @ 3-1-2B2. Overhead EZ Extension — 4×10–12 @ 3-1-2Last set = drop set (-25% load) to technical failure.
3) Heavy Anchor (strength bias, elbow-safe)
C1. Close-Grip Bench Press — 4×6–8 @ RPE 8C2. Reverse-Grip EZ Curl — 4×8–10 @ 2-0-2Rest 90 s between supersets. Keep elbows tucked on CGBP; explode up, control down.
4) Peak-Contraction Finisher (constant tension)
D1. Cable Overhead Rope Extension — 3×15–20D2. High-Cable Curl (pose curls) — 3×15–20No lockout; 30 s rest between moves. On last superset do 30-sec iso-hold at peak on each exercise.
5) Veins-Out Gauntlet (7-7-7 method)
EZ-Bar (same bar, no rest):
- 7 reps wide-grip curls →
- 7 reps close-grip curls →
- 7 reps reverse curlsImmediately: Bench bodyweight-assist dips to failure (or machine dips 20–30 reps).Run this circuit 2 rounds.
6) Loaded Stretch (2 min total)
- DB incline curl stretch: 30–45 s
- Overhead triceps stretch (rope or DB): 30–45 s
- Repeat once. Breathe, don’t bounce.
EXECUTION RULES
- Mind–muscle: Squeeze hard for 1 sec at peak; own the negative.
- Tempo discipline: When reps are high, the eccentric wins the pump.
- Range: Keep shoulders pinned; elbows fixed to torch the target heads.
- Total volume: 18–22 working sets (biceps + triceps combined). If pump fades or elbow says “no,” cut a set—not the quality.
FREQUENCY & PROGRESSION
- Run this gauntlet 1×/week. Add a lighter 20-min arm pump session after back or chest day (2 supersets from sections 1 & 4).
- Progression: Add 1–2 reps per set before nudging load. Keep form pristine.
- Deload every 4th week: reduce volume by 30–40%.
RECOVERY & NUTRITION
- Protein: 2.0–2.2 g/kg body weight; carbs around training for fuller pumps.
- Hydration: 3–4 L/day + electrolytes; pumps die when you’re dehydrated.
- Sleep: 7–9 h—that’s where you rebuild the artillery.
Optional Intensifier (advanced)
- BFR/occlusion on the final finisher only: 10–15 min with light loads (wraps at 7/10 tightness). If numbness/tingling, remove immediately.
Lock in, chase the squeeze, and walk out with sleeves crying for mercy.