How to grow forearms muscles?

Forearms are the most neglected muscle group in training, yet they are important in grip strength, general arm appearance and in activities such as deadlifts, pull-ups and rows. To have well-developed forearms, you should have specific exercises and intelligent training plans. These are five useful tips that you can use to get stronger and bigger forearms.

1. Isolation Exercises to Train Forearms

Although compound exercises such as deadlifts and rows are good at working the forearms, they are insufficient to ensure maximum growth. Include isolation movements to stimulate the muscles to the maximum:

.Wrist Curls (Palms Up & Down) Wrist curls (palms up) and reverse wrist curls (palms down) should be performed with dumbbells or a barbell to work flexors and extensors.

.Plate Pinches - Grab weight plates between your fingers in order to enhance pinch grip strength.

.Reverse Barbell Curls- This exercise focuses on the brachioradialis (forearm muscle) but also the biceps.

Try to do 3-4 sets of 12-20 reps per exercise, since forearms are very responsive to the high-rep ranges.

2. Enhance Grip Strength by using Heavy Holds and Thick Bars

The development of the forearm is directly associated with grip strength. When you lose your grip before your back or legs on heavy pulls, then your forearms are lacking stimulus. Try:

.Deadlift Holds - Holds are performed after a heavy deadlift and the bar is held at the top of the movement 10-30 seconds.

.Fat Grip Training Fat grip training involves using fat bars or bar grip attachments to heighten forearm involvement during pulling movements.

.Towel or Rope Pull-Ups- These put more work on your forearms to hold on.

The increased grips result in more successful performance in other lifts, which also stimulates forearm development.

3. Work Forearms Often (2-3 times per Week)

Forearms have a quick recovery period and thus you can train them more frequently as compared to larger muscle groups. Include forearm exercises as a finishing exercise to upper-body or pull routines, or set aside a brief session to train grips and forearms.

Forearm example workout:

.Wrist Curls- 3x15

.Reverse Wrist Curls 3 x 15

.Farmer Walk- 3 sets of 30 sec

.Plate Pinch Hold - 3x20 sec

4. Progressive Overload

Forearms are just like any other muscle which develops when subjected to more resistance. Monitor your improvements and strive to:

.Wrist curls and reverse curls should be weighted gradually.

.Use more weight and hold it longer during static exercises (e.g. farmer walks).

.Increase the number of reps or sets with time.

5. Better Mind-Muscle Connection & Stretch

Forearms take to controlled movements. Do not swing or use momentum instead, squeeze at the top of each rep. Also, stretching of the forearms after the workout can enhance flexibility and recovery.

Do this stretch:

.Put your arm straight out, palm down.

.With the other hand, pull your fingers back to your body.

.Keep 20-30 seconds and change sides.

Final Thoughts

To increase the size of your forearms, you will need to work directly, train grip strength and be consistent. They are also used in numerous compound lifts so by making them stronger, you will also increase your performance. Incorporate these tips into your regimen and you will be able to notice the difference in strength and size in weeks.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Do 2-3 isolation exercises on the forearms per week.

Build your hold with heavy holds and thick bars.

✔ Employ progressive overload to keep growing.

To achieve better results, work with controlled reps and stretching.