# 042 How to build the biggest arms possible

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Podcast: [Hypertrophy Past and Present](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hypertrophy-past-and-present-7348739)
Published: 2026-03-09T11:20:24+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Hypertrophy Past & Present , Jake and Chris discuss how to build the biggest arms possible. The episode begins with a Golden Era arm routine from Chuck Sipes, before assessing the best exercises for both minimalist and maximalist arm programming. Key topics include: Chuck Sipes’ Golden Era arm routine (biceps and triceps) How different exercises bias the brachialis, brachioradialis, and biceps brachii Why chin-ups are not actually a great biceps exercise Voluntary activation deficits and why exercise variety matters The difference between minimalist and maximalist programming Why arm muscles fatigue and damage more easily than most people think

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