The 90s guys were not bigger everywhere. They were bigger in the two places people notice first.
But if you want arms and quads that look like they belong to that era, That 90's look is designed to get you there.
This is an arm and quad specialization block built around high frequency work, intelligent volume, and smart exercise selection that puts those two first without letting the rest of your physique slide.
No junk volume. No random exercises.
Just focused programming for lifters who want big, round arms and quads that fill out a pair of shorts.
A
Seated Leg Curl
8, 10, 12
B
Quad Dominant Heel Elevated Squats
2 x 8
C
Hack Squats Banded
8, 12
D
Lying Leg Curls
8, 10, 12
E
Leg Extensions
8, 10
F
Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats
2 x 10
A
Neutral Grip Pull Ups
8, 10, 12
B
Chest Supported Tbar Row
8, 10, 12
C
RDL
2 x 8
D
Chest Supported Machine Row Upper Back And Lat
8, 12
E
Single Arm Preacher Curls
8, 10, 12
F
Incline Cable Curl
8, 10, 12
G
Ab Mat Crunches
2 x MAX
A
Hip Loaded Calf Raise
8, 10, 12
B
Incline DB Press
8, 10
C
Roller Cable Flys
8, 10, 12
D
Machine Flat Press
8, 10, 12
E
Cuff Cable Cross Triceps Extensions
8, 10, 12
F
Dips
8, 12, MAX
G
Lying Cuff Lateral Raises
8, 10, 12
H
Cable Rear Delts
8, 10, 12
A
Leg Extensions
8, 10
B
Hack Squats Banded
8, 10
C
Lying Leg Curls Single Leg
8, 10, 12
D
Banded Leg Press Feet Low
15, 20
A
Seated Cable Cross Extension
8, 10, 12
B
Machine Preacher Curls
8, 10, 12
C
Banded Smith Machine JM Press
8, 10, 12
D
Dumbbell Hammer Curls
8, 10, 12
E
Seated Overhead Rope Extension
8, 10, 12
F
Incline DB Curls
8, 10, 12
G
Standing Calf
8, 10
H
Hanging Leg Raises
2 x MAX
Joe Bennett
Olympian Coach | Educator | 20+ years of coaching experience I have coached thousands of lifters and competitors and specialize in building muscle through intelligent programming, not guesswork. That 90's look reflects how I actually program an arm and quad specialization phase in the real world.
If your arms and quads have looked the same for three years, adding a few curls at the end of back day will not change that. Train them more often, in the right order, with a clear plan. That 90's look is that plan.
Get That 90’s look - Arm and Quad Specialization (5X/week)