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arm day

What does arm day mean?

A workout session dedicated to arm training, popular in body-part split routines.

"It's arm day, so it's curls, extensions and more curls."

Origin

Bodybuilding split-training vernacular.

Frequently asked questions

What is arm day?
It's a workout session dedicated to training the arms — mainly biceps and triceps — common in body-part split routines.
What exercises do you do on arm day?
Typically biceps curls and triceps extensions in their many variations, sometimes with forearm work added in.
Is a dedicated arm day necessary?
Not for everyone — arms get worked on push and pull days too, but many lifters add a focused arm day for extra size.
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