From a performance angle, both in and out of the weight room, grip and forearm strength can do a lot of good. Whether you’re a domestic worker, or a mixed martial artist, having claws of death puts you one step ahead when carrying loads, grappling with an opponent or performing submission holds. All this being said, here are a few tricks that are sure to make your forearms more impressive in terms of both looks and functionality.
The Best Forearm Exercises
Loaded Carries
Trap bar carry
Reverse thumbless preacher curl
Farmers walk/static Hold
Palms-up over-bench wrist curl
Hammer Curls
routine out:
Monday
Chest with oversized grips
Tuesday
Back and barbell holds
Wednesday
Arms with oversized grips
Thursday
Shoulders with oversized grips
Friday
Legs with plate pinches
Saturday
Rest and hand exerciser
Sunday
Rest and hand exerciser