The specific exercises to use for the forearms depends on your goals. For those who want general overall strength the exercises will differ from the exercises to improve performance in a specific sport or activity. The forearm exercises to help a construction worker will differ from those for a powerlifter, and those will differ from …
Category Archive: forearm exercises
Feb
27
Forearm Exercises – Rope Deadlift
The rope deadlift is one of the forearm exercises and is similar to the sandbag lift described in the last few articles. It provides traction on the soft tissues so the soft tissues and ligaments are strengthened, and it also can toughen the surface of the hand. Like the sandbag lifts it is only used …
Jan
21
Forearm Exercises – Sandbag Ulnar Deviations Video
Sandbags can provide a variation periodically for forearm exercises. The different rough surface toughens the palmar surface skin and the different position of the center of gravity applies a different force to the ligaments of the hand. The most productive use of the sandbags comes from grasping the bags differently than you would a bar. …
Apr
20
Forearm Exercises – Block Lift Video
Forearm exercises do not develop the small hand muscles and thumb, requiring other exercises to specifically strengthen these muscles. The best to start with are the hand helper exercises (previously discussed), but as grip strength improves, other devices are needed. Block lifts, similar to blob lifting, can be done with any sort of object …
Mar
18
Forearm Exercises – Plate Pinch Variations
There are a lot of ways to exercise the forearms and small hand muscles, as well as develop the wrist and hand ligaments. One great way is with plate pinches. How the plate pinches are performed determines if it is one of the forearm exercises or works the small hand muscles more or if it …
Feb
23
Forearm Exercises – Plate Pinch Variation Video
Plate pinches are a static exercise. They are one of the forearm exercises that work the small muscles of the hand and the finger flexors, located on the palm side of the forearm. The previous showed the simple plate pinch. A variation that will develop the ligaments in the hand and wrist relatively more than …
Feb
07
Forearm Exercises – Plate Pinch Video
Plate pinches are one of the static forearm exercises that also work the small muscles of the hand. In the forearm, the long finger flexors on palm side of the forearm are strengthened. The exercise can be done several ways, and will affect different muscles depending on how it is done. The most common way …
Jan
28
Forearm Exercises – 3 General Categories
When you are thinking of strengthening your forearms, there are 3 main categories of function performed by the forearms. One is to perform motion at the wrist, the other is to hold something static while other muscles move, and the third is to squeeze the fingers tighter. Generally these functions overlap in the use of …
Nov
23
Forearm Exercises — Progression — Overview
Progressive exercise is important for gains in all exercise. For forearm exercises it requires greater care since the hands are affected and are involved in almost everything we do. An injury to the forearm muscles can make us nonproductive for a long period. It is wise to progress slowly. The principles are the same as …