Jay Cutler discussed how to build muscle in your arms!
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler continues to train at a high level in the gym at 51 years old. During a recent arm workout, Cutler shared a video of one exercise needed in order to build thick arms.
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Cutler was a bodybuilding icon as a 4x Mr. Olympia spanning from 2006-2010 and a 6x runner-up. At 5’9” tall, he’s still considered one of the best bodybuilders and managed an epic rivalry with 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Still, he’s managed to stay in fantastic shape well after retirement.
| Full Name: Jay Cutler | ||
| Weight | Height | Date of Birth |
| 265 – 275 lbs | 5’9” | 08/03/1973 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Men’s Open | 1990s- 2010s | American |
Jay Cutler Discusses Major Arm Workout
Cutler targeted rope hammer curls as the exercise to build explosive arms. He began by explaining this is a movement to build the brachialis, which is targeted in hammer curls and this is just a different variation.
“That brachialis is the tie in between your bicep and your forearm. Every one wants to have that more dense forearm but have that depth from the side.”
The rope hammer curl mixes it up from using dumbbells for the movement. Using the rope, it allows you to get an extra squeeze at the top by extending the top out when you lift up.
“This is gonna be a hammer curl using a rope. Ideally what we’re going to do is spread the rope at the top and get that contraction. Really getting that squeeze, really work that thickness of the forearm and that bicep.”
This is one of the workouts that Jay Cutler likes to work in to change it up during his arm day.
“I like to throw this in my routine every couple weeks just as different variants. There’s nothing wrong with big arms.”
Benefits Of Rope Hammer Curls
What comes with this exercise are some great benefits to really give you the chance to have an effective arm workout. Benefits include:
Build serious arm strength: A great alternative to the traditional hammer curl, you can build real strength by performing a solid variation.
Enhance arm and upper body support: Working stabilizer muscles allows you to focus on supporting other muscles and joints, like your shoulders, which often times can be quite vulnerable.
Less pressure on the wrists: The neutral grip allows for less pressure on the wrists and elbows, thus limiting pain and the risk of injury (2).
Continuous tension: With continuous tension, you never give your muscles a true break, thus increasing resistance allowing for better gains to strength and size.
Great for toning: An effective exercise, this will work on toning those arms for all to envy as you pump up those bulging biceps.
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