Forearms

[joe d]

when i was a young teenager i had forearms like popey. and i was the only kid on the wresteling team that could do like 30 reps on the grip exersizer. i was also the only kid that had to use the bathroom between every class.

so i would have to say masterbation like 10 times per day.

but serously my forearms keep up with out directly working them at all. i do a lot of static holds though.

 

[galaxy]

Never done any really. Comes over time from heavy lifting. Benching, heavy pull downs, deads, heavy rows. Heavy juicing doesnt hurt either or at least staying on for a few months. Bout only thing I would do is some hammer curls but that seperation never really came till I started using heavier weights and stayed on for extended periods.

 

[ryno9000]

Don't let that limit you bro. Use straps. Even with straps you are still holding the weight. Your forearms are getting more stimulation than you think. Deadlifts can not be replaced in any program.

Yeah I know, deads are one of my favorite lifts. Just saying its frusterating because my grip is usually the first to give out from fatigue.

 

[drsketch]

Yeah I know, deads are one of my favorite lifts. Just saying its frusterating because my grip is usually the first to give out from fatigue.

I think everyones grip goes when they get tired.. If you have to get some straps for the last set or 2.. Or do some grip strengthening excercises.

 

[Donnie Darko]

I'm kind of with Galaxy on this one. With the compound exercises and upper arm exercises, your forearms will get plenty of work, but you can isolate if your forearms are very difficult. Also, this is probably the wrong forum. Big BK can help out in the training forum if you go over there to look for some help.

 

[Donnie Darko]

IMO also, grip should not give way if you are trying to isolate biceps. I'm not sure if this is the case, but the grip should not become fatigued if you are isolating other bodyparts for work. Your grip requires far more work for nearly every exercise that you do (in the gym and out of the gym), so it should not become fatigued too easily. This is one of the reasons why calves need alot of work since you use them so much in standing and walking throughout the entire day (in the gym and not in the gym).

 

[drsketch]

I thought he said his grip goes when deadlifting not biceping

 

[Donnie Darko]

I thought he said his grip goes when deadlifting not biceping

HIs grip still shouldn't really go unless he does far too much, or unless he uses a much tighter grip than necessary.

 

[halfcenturian]

wrong forum. heavy compound exercises for the most part. As far as isolating the forearms hammer curls, pin wheel curls, reverse bb curls, wrist curls, etc

Why did we continue for 16 more posts after this revelation, GODAMMIT ???


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[cobracock1979]

What do bros deadlift here? Im reletivly slender (6 ft, 195, 9%BF). My 5rm is 310 which I realise is pretty low.

For heavy weight I use hook-gloves. I realise I am sacrificing hand strength but their ir simply no way I could hold onto the bar otherfwise