Forearms

Dan · 04-12-2005, 08:05 PM

I had been having trouble getting a good workout for my forearms. I had been doing all sorts of things in the gym to no avail. Last week I ordered some Captain Crush grippers. Some number 1 rated at 140 to close them I used them in various fashions yesterday nearly all day long. Major pump today and man are my forearms fatigued. The gripper is pretty nice not cheap though 19.95 + shipping. If you do not mind paying a price for nice toys ..there are cheaper knockoffs but I like good toys.

http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/open...hedtodust.html

**warriors** · 04-13-2005, 12:35 AM

hammer curls and wrist curls do excellent for my forearms

Dan · 04-13-2005, 12:12 PM

You should try a set of these grippers what a difference it has made in a very short time.

K_muscle · 04-13-2005, 09:33 PM

Do you do deadlifts? If so try and only use straps for your heaviest set. You may need to lighten the weight a bit at first but once you get your forearms up to par you will be able to go as heavy as you used to. At least thats how it worked for me.

Dan · 04-15-2005, 06:23 PM

Yes I do them ...I have not used my straps in over a yr now I like the grippers because I can train my grip out side of the gym. The increased tension of them is awesome I am going to eventually try and close the number 3's which are 290 pound.. I think.

muscleboy333 · 04-16-2005, 12:55 AM

I'm a hammer curls fan.

16funkyfresh · 04-22-2005, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

I had been having trouble getting a good workout for my forearms. I had been doing all sorts of things in the gym to no avail. Last week I ordered some Captain Crush grippers. Some number 1 rated at 140 to close them I used them in various fashions yesterday nearly all day long. Major pump today and man are my forearms fatigued. The gripper is pretty nice not cheap though 19.95 + shipping. If you do not mind paying a price for nice toys ..there are cheaper knockoffs but I like good toys.

http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/open...hedtodust.html

I bought some Heavy Hand Grippers a while back and found some great improvement in my grip strength and my forearms look really great! The heaviest hand gripper i've closed is the 250 gripper. They really do a good work for you. I got a good link all about the hand grippers: http://www.leehayward.com/heavygrips.htm. Also check out his message board, he has a training manual there that was also at heavyweights forums.

toughnuts · 04-22-2005, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Yes I do them ...I have not used my straps in over a yr now I like the grippers because I can train my grip out side of the gym. The increased tension of them is awesome I am going to eventually try and close the number 3's which are 290 pound.. I think.

Good luck with that man. I am very interested in grip training.

Dan · 04-26-2005, 02:36 PM

go to ironminds.com there are tons of grip training ideas.

toughnuts · 04-28-2005, 05:59 PM

hmmmm, I went there and it said, coming soon, domain for sale...

LatsMakeTheMan · 05-06-2005, 03:52 PM

What site can you buy those captains of crush grippers from? I'm not sure whether to get #1 or #2, either. I'd say my grip is pretty strong but nothing special. Maybe I'll just get #1 and if it's too easy I'll do high reps.

Dan · 05-06-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LatsMakeTheMan

What site can you buy those captains of crush grippers from? I'm not sure whether to get #1 or #2, either. I'd say my grip is pretty strong but nothing special. Maybe I'll just get #1 and if it's too easy I'll do high reps.

http://www6.mailordercentral.com/iro...cts.asp?dept=8

I would start with the #1 at 145 pounds they do the job. I can close mine 15- 20 times per set.

How ya been?

LatsMakeTheMan · 05-06-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

http://www6.mailordercentral.com/iro...cts.asp?dept=8

I would start with the #1 at 145 pounds they do the job. I can close mine 15- 20 times per set.

How ya been?

Thanks.....yea I'll probably get some.

Looks like things are picking up around here. Since you stopped posting at bb.com, the a$$hole factor has dropped by about 80%, so it's not as fun anymore

Dan · 05-06-2005, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LatsMakeTheMan

Thanks.....yea I'll probably get some.

Looks like things are picking up around here. Since you stopped posting at bb.com, the a$$hole factor has dropped by about 80%, so it's not as fun anymore

Imagine that... LOL

I like the quality of the gippers I have #2 is really tough I cannot close it.

LatsMakeTheMan · 05-06-2005, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Imagine that... LOL

I like the quality of the gippers I have #2 is really tough I cannot close it.

I bought the #1's from the link you posted. Looking forward to trying them out. I used to have a cheap plastic pair that hurt my hands really bad, but didn't seem to build any strength. I imagine these are much better.

Dan · 05-06-2005, 05:21 PM

Cool they are a a bit tough on the hands but my grip is a lot stronger.

toughnuts · 05-07-2005, 02:23 AM

Thanks for the awesome site!

**SDFlipStyle** · 05-08-2005, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by toughnuts

hmmmm, I went there and it said, coming soon, domain for sale...

ironmind.com... no "s"

grip strength and forearm development are totally different.

for size, i'd go with hammer curls, wrist curls, and my favorite - the wrist roller.

for strength, ironmind has tons of training ideas to improve your crushing, supporting, and pinching grip strength. also stuff for levering and finger strength.

toughnuts · 05-10-2005, 02:04 AM

yeah I figured it out finally lol. I am really interested in grip training for some reason.

**johnsbod** · 05-10-2005, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SDFlipStyle

ironmind.com... no "s"

grip strength and forearm development are totally different.

for size, i'd go with hammer curls, wrist curls, and my favorite - the wrist roller.

for strength, ironmind has tons of training ideas to improve your crushing, supporting, and pinching grip strength. also stuff for levering and finger strength.

Good point, grip strength and forearm hypertrophy are two differant things.

toughnuts · 05-10-2005, 06:04 AM

Although grip training can result in forearm hypertrophy.....

**powerman2000** · 05-10-2005, 12:24 PM

I actually have never trained my forearms with an isolation exercise.

Testosterone · 05-10-2005, 12:39 PM

www.gripboard.com is all I have to say.

05-10-2005, 12:24 PM	#22
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,281 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 199	I actually have never trained my forearms with an isolation exercise. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

04-12-2005, 08:05 PM	#1
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,784 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Forearms I had been having trouble getting a good workout for my forearms. I had been doing all sorts of things in the gym to no avail. Last week I ordered some Captain Crush grippers. Some number 1 rated at 140 to close them I used them in various fashions yesterday nearly all day long. Major pump today and man are my forearms fatigued. The gripper is pretty nice not cheap though 19.95 + shipping. If you do not mind paying a price for nice toys ..there are cheaper knockoffs but I like good toys. http://www.ironmind.com/ironcms/open...hedtodust.html

04-13-2005, 12:35 AM	#2
warriors The world is yours Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 29	hammer curls and wrist curls do excellent for my forearms __________________ Not Around...

04-13-2005, 12:12 PM	#3
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,784 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	You should try a set of these grippers what a difference it has made in a very short time.

04-13-2005, 09:33 PM	#4
K_muscle anger is a gift... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 108 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Do you do deadlifts? If so try and only use straps for your heaviest set. You may need to lighten the weight a bit at first but once you get your forearms up to par you will be able to go as heavy as you used to. At least thats how it worked for me.

04-15-2005, 06:23 PM	#5
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,784 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Yes I do them ...I have not used my straps in over a yr now I like the grippers because I can train my grip out side of the gym. The increased tension of them is awesome I am going to eventually try and close the number 3's which are 290 pound.. I think.

04-16-2005, 12:55 AM	#6
muscleboy333 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 160 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	I'm a hammer curls fan.

04-26-2005, 02:36 PM	#9
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,784 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	go to ironminds.com there are tons of grip training ideas.

04-28-2005, 05:59 PM	#10
toughnuts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Warshangtone Posts: 135 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	hmmmm, I went there and it said, coming soon, domain for sale...

05-06-2005, 03:52 PM	#11
LatsMakeTheMan Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 185 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	What site can you buy those captains of crush grippers from? I'm not sure whether to get #1 or #2, either. I'd say my grip is pretty strong but nothing special. Maybe I'll just get #1 and if it's too easy I'll do high reps.

05-06-2005, 05:21 PM	#16
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,784 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Cool they are a a bit tough on the hands but my grip is a lot stronger.

05-07-2005, 02:23 AM	#17
toughnuts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Warshangtone Posts: 135 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thanks for the awesome site!

05-10-2005, 02:04 AM	#19
toughnuts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Warshangtone Posts: 135 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	yeah I figured it out finally lol. I am really interested in grip training for some reason.

05-10-2005, 06:04 AM	#21
toughnuts Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Warshangtone Posts: 135 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Although grip training can result in forearm hypertrophy.....

05-10-2005, 12:39 PM	#23
Testosterone Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: Probably eating oatmeal Posts: 235 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	www.gripboard.com is all I have to say.