Forearm Exercises

1xDeatHsHeaDx3 · 08-29-2003, 10:59 PM

Can anyone suggest some forearm exercises? (GoPro

I'd like to get an idea of the variety of exercises, maybe I'll find something better than barbell curls using the forearm.

derekisdman · 08-29-2003, 11:16 PM

There is an AWESOME site that lists exercises for every muscle and also has a animated picture of how to perform the exercise.

It's http://exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

Here is a direct link to the forearm section: http://exrx.net/Lists/ExList/ForeArmWt.html

gr81 · 08-29-2003, 11:21 PM

the best things do do for forearms are heavy lifts. Deadlifting, power exercises, farmers walks, using heavy dumbells in general are all great, better than wrist curls for sure.

**Mudge** · 08-30-2003, 01:23 AM

Jon FWIW I still do the same stuff, 2-3 sets extentions and 3-4 sets of curls, slowish, higher reps I dont mind.

I dont use gloves and I dont use a belt, and I can hold my 450# on the shrug machine with no problems

Freeman · 08-30-2003, 02:56 PM

Well aren't you the coolest guy EVER!

1xDeatHsHeaDx3 · 08-30-2003, 08:49 PM

Don't cheat like Kane did, you might rip your bicep =p, I just want some good looking big forearms. Only reason I would really use gloves, and I forgot them the other day, is 'cause I don't have calluses anymore (and don't really want them), my grip is usually pretty fine. Maybe I'll go check out what Dorian Yates does. (Not 'roids, the exercises =)

Freeman · 08-30-2003, 08:54 PM

I think deads and shrugs are awesome for building forearms..even pullups...of course, the iso exercises are good too..

1xDeatHsHeaDx3 · 08-30-2003, 08:59 PM

Would it be detrimental to use gloves if you were trying to build up your forearms, I mean does it hinder it somehow maybe because you don't have to try as hard to keep a grip on the weights?

Freeman · 08-30-2003, 09:01 PM

I personally don't like gloves much, but it should not really hinder anything IMO.

gr81 · 08-30-2003, 09:13 PM

it hinders your grip when you start to go heavier. you don't want anything to interfere with your grip, you want to grip the bar/dumbell as tight as possible

**Mudge** · 08-30-2003, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1xDeatHsHeaDx3
Would it be detrimental to use gloves if you were trying to build up your forearms, I mean does it hinder it somehow maybe because you don't have to try as hard to keep a grip on the weights?

For me it makes the bar seem thicker which may make it harder to hold, I just prefer to feel the steel. Now if the bar is a bit worn it will be harder to hold, so more grip is required.

swordfish · 08-31-2003, 01:26 AM

for deadlifts what works the forearms better, sumo or conventional deadlifts?

Freeman · 08-31-2003, 07:28 AM

oh just lift the damn weight!!!

08-29-2003, 10:59 PM	#1
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08-29-2003, 11:16 PM	#2
derekisdman RAWR! Elite Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,294	There is an AWESOME site that lists exercises for every muscle and also has a animated picture of how to perform the exercise. It's http://exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html Here is a direct link to the forearm section: http://exrx.net/Lists/ExList/ForeArmWt.html
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08-29-2003, 11:21 PM	#3
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	the best things do do for forearms are heavy lifts. Deadlifting, power exercises, farmers walks, using heavy dumbells in general are all great, better than wrist curls for sure.
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08-30-2003, 08:49 PM	#6
1xDeatHsHeaDx3 Misfit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South San Francisco, California Posts: 67	Don't cheat like Kane did, you might rip your bicep =p, I just want some good looking big forearms. Only reason I would really use gloves, and I forgot them the other day, is 'cause I don't have calluses anymore (and don't really want them), my grip is usually pretty fine. Maybe I'll go check out what Dorian Yates does. (Not 'roids, the exercises =)
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08-30-2003, 01:23 AM	#4
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,075 Photos: 1	Jon FWIW I still do the same stuff, 2-3 sets extentions and 3-4 sets of curls, slowish, higher reps I dont mind. I dont use gloves and I dont use a belt, and I can hold my 450# on the shrug machine with no problems

08-30-2003, 08:54 PM	#7
Freeman Bearded Attacker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,648 Photos: 8	I think deads and shrugs are awesome for building forearms..even pullups...of course, the iso exercises are good too..
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08-30-2003, 08:59 PM	#8
1xDeatHsHeaDx3 Misfit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South San Francisco, California Posts: 67	Would it be detrimental to use gloves if you were trying to build up your forearms, I mean does it hinder it somehow maybe because you don't have to try as hard to keep a grip on the weights?
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08-30-2003, 09:01 PM	#9
Freeman Bearded Attacker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,648 Photos: 8	I personally don't like gloves much, but it should not really hinder anything IMO.
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08-30-2003, 09:13 PM	#10
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	it hinders your grip when you start to go heavier. you don't want anything to interfere with your grip, you want to grip the bar/dumbell as tight as possible
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08-31-2003, 01:26 AM	#12
swordfish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 500	for deadlifts what works the forearms better, sumo or conventional deadlifts?

08-31-2003, 07:28 AM	#13
Freeman Bearded Attacker Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,648 Photos: 8	oh just lift the damn weight!!!
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