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Strength Cable

Cable Wrist Curl

The Cable Wrist Curl is a seated forearm exercise performed with a straight bar attached to a low pulley. The forearms rest on the thighs while the palms face upward and the w...

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Strength Body Only

Dead Hangs

Dead Hangs are timed bodyweight holds performed from a pull-up bar. The forearms and hands maintain the grip while the shoulders and lats support the hanging position. The hol...

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Strength Dumbbell

Dumbbell Lying Pronation

Despite its name and forearm classification, the supplied instructions describe a prone shoulder external-rotation exercise. The upper arm remains out to the side with the elb...

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Strength Dumbbell

Dumbbell Lying Supination

Despite its name and forearm classification, the supplied instructions describe a side-lying shoulder external-rotation movement. The elbow remains bent while the forearm rota...

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Strongman Other

Farmer's Walk

The Farmer’s Walk is a loaded carry performed by walking with heavy weights held at your sides. The forearms are primary, while the abdominals, glutes, hamstrings, lower back,...

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Strength Barbell

Finger Curls

Finger Curls train the forearms and gripping muscles by allowing a barbell to roll from the palms toward the fingers before closing the hands again. The movement occurs mainly...

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Stretching

Kneeling Forearm Stretch

The Kneeling Forearm Stretch places the palms on the floor with the fingers pointing toward the knees. Shifting the body backward creates tension through the wrists and the fr...

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