Definition, vascularity and fullness are aesthetic objectives of the forearm, but are functionally useless if you can’t take your deadlifts, upright rows or lat pull-downs beyond new pain thresholds. Considering that the forearm is involved in so much—virtually every exercise—you assume your standard training must be giving them a good workout.
Or is it? We've all experienced that “burning” sensation in the forearms before being able to completely exhaust the muscles that are actually our focus. This is a sign of ill-conditioned forearms and will stunt progression in your other lifts.
Many bodybuilders and power lifters use wrist straps for assistance, but that's a band-aid approach that can lead to further weakness in the forearms. If you’re frustrated by a lack of new growth and gains, spend extra time building up the lonely man's best friends.
Many bodybuilders and power lifters use wrist straps for assistance, but that's a band-aid approach that can lead to further weakness in the forearms. If you’re frustrated by a lack of new growth and gains, spend extra time building up the lonely man's best friends.
