6 exercises to strengthen forearm muscles

- Asik Banerjee

Can be done with a dumbbell or barbell and helps to strengthen the forearm muscles, improve wrist flexibility and grip strength.

Palms-up wrist curl

Reverse wrist curl

Just like palm-up curl, it can also be done with a dumbbell or barbell. It strengthens the forearm muscles, improves wrist flexibility and grip strength.

Grip strengtheners

Grip strengtheners are great for targeting forearms. Set an appropriate tension to avoid overstraining of the muscles.

Dead hang

Involves hanging freely from a bar for a specific duration. The duration can range from 30 to 60 seconds.

Towel squeeze

A great exercise to strengthen the forearm muscles. It is also employed for injury rehab.

Knuckle push-ups

The exercise puts an additional load on the forearm muscles.

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