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Arnold’s 1974 Mr. Olympia Chest and Back Workout

Arnold Schwarzenegger used this routine twice a week to build a powerful torso.

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  • 60 min

  • 8

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Arnold's 1974 Mr. Olympia Chest & Back Workout
Arnold's 1974 Mr. Olympia Chest & Back Workout

Arnold Schwarzenegger cut the range of motion on his bench presses one-quarter of the way from lockout in order to keep tension on his pecs. On wide-grip pullups, however, he lowered his body until he felt a deep stretch in his lats, which activates them better. Arnold used this routine on Mondays and Thursdays. 

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Monday and Thursday

Exercise
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Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 6 of 8

Barbell Bent-Over Row

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Barbell
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5
Reps
12
Rest
as needed
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