Workout template

Arm Workout

A focused arm session with direct biceps and triceps volume you can recover from.

Goal
Muscle Building

The main training outcome this template is built around.

Difficulty
Intermediate

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Duration
45 min

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Who it is for

Intermediate

Lifters who want a shorter accessory-focused session to bring up the arms.

Equipment

EZ bar, Dumbbell, Cable, Bodyweight

These are the main tools you will usually need to run the workout as written.

Training days

5 days / week

Use this to decide whether the template fits the time you can realistically train each week.

Warm-up guidance

Warm up elbows and shoulders with a couple of very light cable or dumbbell sets.

Progression guidance

Progress slowly and stay honest with form so the target muscles keep doing the work.

Exercise table

What this workout includes.

Use the table below to see each exercise, how it is organized, and the basic set, rep, and rest guidance.

Arms

6 exercises
ExerciseSectionSetsRepsRestNotes
Close-Grip EZ Bar CurlBiceps38-101 minStay strict and keep the elbows pinned.
Alternate Hammer CurlBiceps310-1245 secMove one arm at a time with full control.
Concentration CurlsBiceps2-310-1245 secSqueeze hard at the top.
Reverse Grip Triceps PushdownTriceps310-1245 secKeep the upper arm from drifting.
Cable Rope Overhead Triceps ExtensionTriceps312-1545 secUse a full stretch that still feels stable.
Dips - Triceps VersionTriceps2-36-101 min 15 secStay upright to bias the triceps.
Exercise substitutions

Simple swaps if you need another option.

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Related exercises

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ArmsDumbbell

Alternate Hammer Curl

Alternate Hammer Curl is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using dumbbell.

BeginnerStrength
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ArmsCable

Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension

Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using cable.

BeginnerStrength
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ArmsBarbell

Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl

Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using barbell.

BeginnerStrength
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ArmsDumbbell

Concentration Curls

Concentration Curls is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using dumbbell.

BeginnerStrength
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ArmsBodyweight

Dips - Triceps Version

Dips - Triceps Version is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using bodyweight.

BeginnerStrength
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ArmsCable

Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown

Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown is a beginner strength that mainly trains your arms using cable.

BeginnerStrength
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FAQ

Common questions about Arm Workout.

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Who is Arm Workout best for?

Lifters who want a shorter accessory-focused session to bring up the arms.

How often should I run Arm Workout?

This template is structured around about 5 training days per week.

Can I swap exercises in Arm Workout?

Yes. The cleanest swaps are exercises that train the same main muscle group with similar equipment and a similar movement pattern.

How do I progress this workout over time?

Progress slowly and stay honest with form so the target muscles keep doing the work.

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