If you’re looking to build serious forearm strength and size, it’s time to step beyond the usual dumbbell and barbell wrist curls. Here are two unique cable variations—one using a high pulley and the other a low pulley—that will torch your forearm flexors like never before. High-Pulley Wrist Curl: Isolation at Its Best The high-pulley…
Are you ready to take your grip strength to the next level? Look no further than IronMind implements. These versatile tools, like the Rolling Thunder, offer a powerful way to enhance your grip strength and overall performance. Discover the secrets to incorporating these game-changing tools into your workout routine and unlock your full potential. Depending…
Take a look at this deadlift variation I’m doing in the video below. Nothing earth-shattering here, right? It looks like I’m not lifting much weight—except when you consider that I’m using the Apollon’s Axle. This 2-inch bar is much thicker than the standard Olympic barbell, which is about half the diameter. And by doing these…
Last week we looked at a great forearm training tool called the Formulator. Today, let’s take a look at another solid option: the wrist roller. Traditionally, this device is used with free weights and the arms held overhead, as shown here. The only problem? Your shoulders tend to fatigue before your forearms do. A better…
The Formulator is a great weapon to have in your arsenal—but it’s hard to get your hands on one these days. It was off the market for a while, then it was back on, and now it’s off again! If you want to “formulate” your own knockoff version in the gym, check out The Jon…
The walking dumbbell lunge is a great exercise to do during a body composition phase, but as the weights go up, your grip will fatigue before your legs do. One way around it is to use a heavy weighted vest with lighter dumbbells. For more training tips and workarounds, check out 5 Exercise Problems and…
Looking to spark new growth in your forearms? Try wrist curls behind your back. This variation emphasizes a strong contraction of the forearm flexors and encourages strict form by limiting momentum. Just grab a barbell behind your back and curl your wrists upward under control—simple but brutally effective. For even more forearm training variety, check…
Want to ramp up the challenge of your push-up routine? Try Neuro-Grip push-ups! This unique tool increases the instability of a standard push-up, forcing your wrists, forearms, shoulders, and core to work overtime. It’s like doing push-ups on stilts! Neuro-Grip push-ups are great for enhancing wrist stability, joint integrity, and neuromuscular coordination. They also help…
Thick-bar training can be useful for martial artists—just don’t overdo it. It has the potential to cause tendinitis if used too frequently. Sixteen-year-old Aiden is preparing for the Nationals next month in karate. Here he is performing weighted, semi-supinated chin-ups using a thick bar. To learn how to set this up on your power rack,…
We all knew Jon Snow was coming back to life—but The Formulator too? Who would’ve thought? What Is The Formulator? The Formulator is a unique forearm training tool that locks directly onto your hands, eliminating the thumb as the weak link in forearm exercises. According to its original marketing: You’ll feel the Formulator difference in…