Reply With QuoteMy opinion is no, you don't need to
do anything but the big basic
movements for the first 6-8 months.
But then, hey what do I know.
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05-11-2002, 11:35 PM #1Internet Tough Guy
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Forearm training...
Is there any real need for someone relatively new to lifting to worry about doing specific exercises for forearms? Mine seem to get a pretty good thrashing on both back day and biceps/triceps day, and seem to be gaining size in proportion to my upper arms. But am I hampering the development of my grip strength by not doing some direct forearm movements?
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05-12-2002, 06:32 AM #3Master of ICE
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You don't need to worry about forearm training for the first few months. After that you'll need to do forearm & grip work in order to be able to handle more poundages.
Remember you'll never have a big body with small forearmsCold as ice !!
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05-12-2002, 09:38 AM #4I'm CEO, Bitch! ADMINISTRATOR
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No. Just stay away from straps.
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05-12-2002, 11:54 AM #5Member
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How come Prince?
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05-12-2002, 11:56 AM #6I'm CEO, Bitch! ADMINISTRATOR
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Straps inhibit forearm growth.Originally posted by PowermanDL
How come Prince?
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05-12-2002, 11:58 AM #7Member
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Ah, I gotcha.
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05-12-2002, 05:43 PM #8UCSB Student
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Everyone says that forearm growth and strength comes with other arm exercises but I always throw in some reverse wrist curls at 4X10 for good measure. Trust me, your forearms will swell after these.
Just Shut Up and LIFT.
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05-12-2002, 10:19 PM #9M. I. A. ELITE MEMBER
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I agree with Prince on the straps but don't think it will hurt to do some forearm specific work.
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05-13-2002, 04:15 AM #10Internet Tough Guy
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Yep, I'm definately staying away from straps... but I don't want to get to the stage where I may be limited by my grip in the future. I might try a few sets of the reverse curls on arm day.
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