Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler has been sharing some effective workout routines and diet tips lately through his social media accounts and newsletter. Moreover, he does not only focus on the pro bodybuilders but also shares tips for any regular gymgoer. Recently, Cutler shared a video on his YouTube channel, where he answers one of the most-asked questions regarding bicep workouts. The 4x Mr. Olympia reveals the best ways to develop the long head of biceps.

When it comes to educating fitness enthusiasts, Cutler cuts to the chase. In a recent YouTube video shared on his official channel named JayCutlerTV, he convincingly makes his case for fitness freaks to ace their double biceps pose. Here are the answers Cutler has in store for you.

Looking to work on your biceps? Try this

The long head of the biceps is one part of the body which has a lot to do with genetics. Cutler addressed it in the video. He said, “Hi, so bicep movements. A lot of questions I get is about how to build the long head of the biceps. I really think it’s hard to pinpoint in a biceps routine exactly what muscle because it’s all about genetics too. Some people have bigger peaks, some people have flatter biceps.” However, genetics is something that one cannot control, but hard work is. Further in the video, Jay Cutler revealed a few routines which can help the growth.

Despite having genetic limitations, Cutler shared these workouts to achieve good growth. Cutler explained, “You can try to manipulate that but stick to your core movements, stick to your alternate dumbbell curl, whether it’s seated standing, barbell curl, whether it’s a camber bar, straight bar, cable curl, preacher curl.” 

The basics are the most important factor of any journey. Even with this, the key, according to Cutler, is to stick with the basic movements and make the most of them. He advises to “stay with the repetition of 8-12, focus on at least 12-16 movements, 3 sets each. That will give you the best biceps development out there.” 

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But is the training enough for the pump one aims for? No, it is not. There are other multiple factors, one of which is resting. Moving on, let us have a look at Jay Cutler’s take on resting time which is essential for muscle growth. 

Training is an important factor, but so is resting

Bodybuilding is a process of growing muscles, and nothing can be grown without tearing it apart. So, which is part of the routine when the muscles grow? Is it training? No, it is not. Rather, it is the time when the muscles get torn. In one of his recent TikTok videos, the 4x Mr. Olympia winner revealed “How long should you rest between workouts?”

Cutler said, “…remember, recovery is when the muscle is growing.” He continued, “I was going to train my biceps, I would give myself 5 to 7 days rest in between. From research shows that you need 72 hours to you know when you train a muscle with volume to recover that muscle group.” Similarly, he suggests that everyone should give a 72 hours break to train a muscle group again.

Jay Cutler never fails to deliver for his fans. The bodybuilding icon always comes up with effective points to be followed. Which is your favorite biceps workout? And would you like to add something to Jay Cutler’s suggestions? Let us know in the comments section. 

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