The forearm muscles are often overlooked when it comes to training plans, even though they are a fundamental muscle in so many different and more famous exercises like deadlifts and even bench presses.
In this article, we will share with you 3 simple forearm workouts you can do at the gym to improve grip strength and help develop bigger forearms.
Forearm Workout #1: Reverse Wrist Curls
Primary Muscle: Forearm
Equipment Required: Barbell, Bench
Step 1: Sit on a bench with your forearms resting on your thighs or on a bench, take an overhand grip on the bar with your wrists passively flexed.
Step 2: Curl your wrists back towards you.
Step 3: Return to the starting position
Forearm Workout #2: Wrist Curls
Primary Muscle: Forearm
Equipment Required: Barbell, Bench
Step 1: Sit on a bench with your forearms resting on your thighs or on a bench. Take an underhand grip on the bar with your wrists passively extended.
Step 2: Inhale and curl your wrists up.
Step 3: Exhale as you complete the movement
Forearm Workout #3: Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl
Primary Muscle: Forearm
Equipment Required: Barbell
Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulders width apart.
Step 2: Grasp the barbell in your hands with your palms facing outwards.
Step 3: Lift the barbell up and down using only your hands while keeping your arms straight.
