High-volume sets to shock the nervous system.
Most modern PDFs on arms tell you to train arms twice a week. Poliquin’s winning formula often demanded three sessions per week, but with half the sets of a typical bro-split. The "Checked" PDFs circulating online usually have the famous table: "If your squat is > 2.5x BW, use Schedule C. If less, use Schedule A."
Poliquin emphasizes that true size comes from strength, noting that a 10-pound increase in key lifts often translates to one pound of lean muscle. Key Training Techniques
Charles Poliquin didn’t believe in "fluff" sets. His approach to arm training was rooted in structural balance, time under tension (TUT), and neurological overload. Unlike the typical high-rep "pump" routines found in bodybuilding magazines, Poliquin’s methods were built on the science of hypertrophy and strength.
Which would you prefer?