Members of Technical Staff Getting Jacked in San Franisco
Mar 26, 2026
A solo chat about arm training, routines, and why arms matter for social recognition in San Francisco. He pitches selling ad space on his arms as prime real estate. He critiques another tech founder's arm routine and shares his own push-pull-legs split and compound lift philosophy. Practical tips cover minimum effective volume, supplements, diet, and local gym recommendations.
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Using Arms As Personal Brand
- Jayden (Creatine Cycle) uses showing skin and his arms on X to drive engagement and recognition at SF events.
- He admits the tactic is deliberate, jokes about saving clothes as backup, and says his ex left him over small arms.
Appearance As A Market Signal
- Jayden argues looking hot already matters in Silicon Valley recruitment and fundraising even as AI automates building.
- He links image signals to charisma and access to talent/capital, citing vibe over formal data.
Make Compounds Your Baseline
- Do prioritize compound free-weight lifts as the baseline of a strength routine because they build bone density and stabilize the body.
- Jayden keeps push/pull/legs with heavy compounds (bench, deadlift variation, squat variation) and prefers free weights to machines.