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2003/07/03, 12:37 PM
How important is the forearm exercise? So far I have been avoding it based on the logic that I work on my forearm when I do my chest, biceps and triceps. How many of you do wrist curls on a regular basis? and how often?thanks.
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2003/07/03, 02:05 PM
You can usually tell a bodybuilder immediately just by looking at their forearms. Strong forearms will help you with everything, not to mention helping you increase the weights you can do by simply not giving out as easy. Ever been doing chins, heavy traps, etc.??? and what gives out first usually, grip and forearms. Have you ever had to put down a weight due to this before you actually reach failure in the muscle you are trying to work? Forearms are involved in so many things you do in the gym. Don't neglect them.
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As far as genetics go, the skies the limit. You are limited only by your mental perception of it.
Ron
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2003/07/03, 02:54 PM
Should you work forearms on the same day as any other particular body part, or does it matter? My natural build includes skinny forearms and calves, so I'm always interested in input regarding these areas. Thanks.
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2003/07/03, 03:45 PM
I've noticed that I could do a lot heavier lunges if only i could keep hold of the dumbells longer, my grip just gets so tired i can hardly move my hands..
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2003/07/03, 05:14 PM
mzakal, forearm work can fit in well with bicep days. 2 top forearm exercises are reverse curls and hammers. (hammers are a killer)Also for the under part of the forearm behind the back barbell wrist curls or wrist curls with an ez curl bar resting on your knees. And with calves, I have this problem too. I use priority training it is called on them. Calves can be worked fairly often, so I do them again at the end of another days workout about 3 days later,or another way is to do a set of them inbetween another bodypart workout instead of just resting between that set and the next.
tarab21, you may want to do something simple like just standing there holding heavy dumbbells for as long as you can(or a count of 30 sec., 3 sets). This, as weird as it sounds can greatly improve your grip strength with time.
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As far as genetics go, the skies the limit. You are limited only by your mental perception of it.
Ron
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2003/07/03, 09:24 PM
I include forearms on back, and bicep day. I alternate with dumbells and barbells behind the back (standing) and dumbells seated. Great help in alot of lifting exercises.
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