STOCK UP ON ARMS

If a growth plateau is getting you down, employ this toolkit to help lift you out of a training rut and give your goals a shot in the arm

From dip belts to battle ropes, we have the arsenal you need for a workout upgrade

ROCK SOLID

If you want arms like Dwayne Johnson’s, you’ll also need his focus. These Beats Solo3 headphones will phase out the pain of heavy lifting, if not the 4am wake-up call. Beats Solo3 Wireless On- Ear Headphones £250 apple.com

BATTLE ARMOUR

Size is built on a foundation of strength, and adding resistance with a weighted vest is a surefire way to supercharge your press-ups, dips and planks. This MH 10kg option sits nicely over your favourite gym top. Men’s Health Weighted Vest £55 argos.co.uk

BODYWEIGHT BOSS

With triceps making up 75% of your arm, the real potential for size is round the back. The dip is a sleeve-busting bodyweight move to add inches to your arms, while a good weight belt will keep you progressing indefinitely. Spud Inc Dip Belt £45 bodybuilding.com

PULL-UP POWER

What the dip does for your triceps, the pull-up does for your bis. To really level up, strengthen your finger grip to pro- climber status. To target your biceps more, use a close grip. Ironmind Eagle Loops £34 amazon.co.uk

RECOVER STRONG

Your hard work will count for nothing if you aren’t giving your arms the R&R they need. Applying pressure with a massage ball encourages oxygen flow to the muscles, improving your range of motion in the next session. Trigger Point MBX Massage Ball £20 amazon.co.uk

BACK TO BASICS Sure, the versatility of dumbbells allows you to target different fibres in your biceps and triceps. But, more importantly, this chrome pair will look the business in your living room. 2x Body Power 15kg Ergo Chrome Dumbbells £91 fitness-superstore.co.uk LET IT GRIP

Turn your quest for better grip strength into a Ninja Warrior workout. These ‘cannonball’ attachments hang from a pull-up bar or even kettlebells for a challenging bolt- on to your farmer’s walk. Pull- up Grip Balls £35 wolverson-fitness.co.uk

ON-THE-GO GAINS

Hang this cruncher off the top of a door frame for triceps extensions, or under the bottom for hammer curls. There are seven levels of resistance to push yourself through. Home workouts just got harder. Everlast Men’s Triceps Crunch £10 amazon.co.uk

WIN THE BATTLE

Not only will battle ropes torch your upper body, they’re a great way to get cardio in without running. Bulldog makes ropes of different lengths and weights. Add squats and lunges for a full-body workout. No pain, no gains. Battle Ropes £ 135 bulldoggear.eu