“Gonna Make You So Strong”: Still Jacked in His 50s, Mike O’Hearn Unveils a Secret for Arm Wrestling Enthusiasts

Bodybuilding sensation, Mike O’Hearn’s wealth of wisdom in the sport has allowed the community to look up to him as a mentor. Hence, the athlete recently conducted an online streaming session on YouTube taking live questions from his fans, based on all things fitness. Hence, a particular fan pointed out an efficient workout for arm wrestling that the star athlete highly recommended. 

Moreover, O’Hearn even offered advice on recovery from intense workout sets and stated how it varies from person to person. Here’s what he said.  

Mike O’Hearn spills the secret to his arm growth

As per the video, the 54-year-old athlete was sharing insights on fitness queries by the community. When one particular fan shared that the reverse grip bench is “the best movement” for arm wrestling. O’Hearn enthusiastically agreed and said, “Oh yeah, I would 100% agree with that’s gonna make you so so strong, those elbows and stuff, yeah tremendous.”

However, the fan continued that he is unable to recover for more than 10 sets and asked for suggestions from the former Mr. Universe. O’Hearn responded that it depends on the person and their resistance abilities. “Well, it depends on you and what you recover from and what you can train so it doesn’t matter on somebody else’s,” he spoke.

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Yet, he answered the question by revealing his own routine set for arm workouts. The actor added, “My best arm growth was often nine sets per week, so that’s what worked for me.” He then went on to explain a video by late bodybuilder, Mike Mentzer, and his revelations about the accurate time breaks between training, workouts, and sets. On a similar note, he recently disclosed a particular aspect of fitness he never knew in his youth. 

Mike O’Hearn breaks the fear of heavyweights 

Talking to Muscle and Fitness, the fitness expert candidly expressed his regret for avoiding heavier weights. He let out that had he used greater weights, his success would have been proportional to it. “Do not run away from the heavier weights,” he said. The athlete encouraged the youth to not drift away from heavier weights because it maintains the muscles’ tension, required for appropriate muscle growth. 

Moreover, O’Hearn further explained, “What I mean by heavier weights is to keep a rep range for your first exercise of around 6 to 8 repetitions and go heavy.” The pro’s coaching is usually focused on the upcoming generation of bodybuilders and guides them toward a more natural and healthy build.

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