Weight Lifting Help Thread

Dr_Rez · 10-13-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by grindy

Do any of you specifically target the forearms? What exercises do you do?
I am rather tall and more on the skinny side.
I like my upper arms and made lots of progress there, but my forearms and wrists not only look very thin, but are also a weak link when I do upper arm exercises.

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grindy · 10-13-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rezdaddy Longlegs

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I think that mostly targets one's genitals, forearm training is secondary at best.

DwnWthVwls · 10-13-2014, 10:27 PM

Unless you're a body builder I wouldn't worry about it too much. You can work them by curling your wrist during bicep curls. Most gyms also have a rope with a weight on one end and a handle on the other that you hold and twist to bring the weight up and down. There really aren't very many exercises that you can do to focus on just forearms, they develop naturally working other body parts.

grindy · 10-14-2014, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

Unless you're a body builder I wouldn't worry about it too much. You can work them by curling your wrist during bicep curls. Most gyms also have a rope with a weight on one end and a handle on the other that you hold and twist to bring the weight up and down. There really aren't very many exercises that you can do to focus on just forearms, they develop naturally working other body parts.

Nah, I'm not a bodybuilder at all.
And none of the people who freak out, when there is some skinny or fat part somewhere on their body.
But I would like to work out my arms more evenly, I think that's just healthier. And of course fun.
I have problems doing wrist curls for some reason. My wrists don't exactly hurt doing it, but they feel strange and I don't want to ruin my health with this stuff.
I train at home, so there are no cables available.
At the moment I am doing pull-ups on a thickened bar, followed by reverse grip barbell curls, followed by some gripper squeezing. It's all fun, but I'm always on the lookout for something new I can try. Sure I've googled and youtubed a lot, but who knows where you might find good tips...

DwnWthVwls · 10-14-2014, 11:42 AM

This is very easy to make and you will feel the burn.. You can probably make that for $10, since you're just starting out a 2.5 or 5lb weight should be sufficient.

grindy · 10-14-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

This is very easy to make and you will feel the burn.. You can probably make that for $10, since you're just starting out a 2.5 or 5lb weight should be sufficient.

Sounds interesting. I already should have everything I need to make this.
I think my general wrist problem might still be present here, since holding one's hands parallel instead of slightly angled is more of a strain on the wrists (the reasoning behind ez curl bars basically), but who knows, it might be great for me.
Thanks!

grindy · 10-15-2014, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls

This is very easy to make and you will feel the burn.. You can probably make that for $10, since you're just starting out a 2.5 or 5lb weight should be sufficient.

I tried it and it's great! I really feel my forearms and no pain or weird feelings involved.
Thanks so much, once again!

DwnWthVwls · 10-15-2014, 06:07 AM

You got it.

Floydy · 11-15-2014, 05:47 AM

First post on this thread but I have been weight training (including a 10-year stint of bodybuilding) for over 25 years.

Currently I'm training a fortnightly routine. One week 'strength' and the following week 'maintenance'. The strength week is largely based on a five day on, two-day rest routine. I split these into chest+tri's, legs, shoulders+delts, back +bi's and a special high reps day. The sets are between 6-10 and use increasing weights.

The 'maintenance' sessions have the same number of days and body groups but are of a 6-exercise, 6-set, 10-rep routine. The final set is a 'failure' set - as many reps as possible with a heavier weight. Each week I add a few kgs.

As I'm relatively new here, I'm wondering if I could perhaps post some of my routines on this thread or I've noticed a Workout thread. Maybe in there? Thanks.

Moss · 11-15-2014, 10:01 AM

I would be interested in hearing a routine from someone who knows what they are doing. I tend to be that guy that just kind of wanders around doing "3 sets of 10" of whatever excercise I can think of. I do Chest/Tri one day, Back and Bi another. Then mix in shoulder work on either day and legs as well. I need more structure.

11-15-2014, 05:47 AM	#109 (permalink)
Floydy Music Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull, U.K. Posts: 129	First post on this thread but I have been weight training (including a 10-year stint of bodybuilding) for over 25 years. Currently I'm training a fortnightly routine. One week 'strength' and the following week 'maintenance'. The strength week is largely based on a five day on, two-day rest routine. I split these into chest+tri's, legs, shoulders+delts, back +bi's and a special high reps day. The sets are between 6-10 and use increasing weights. The 'maintenance' sessions have the same number of days and body groups but are of a 6-exercise, 6-set, 10-rep routine. The final set is a 'failure' set - as many reps as possible with a heavier weight. Each week I add a few kgs. As I'm relatively new here, I'm wondering if I could perhaps post some of my routines on this thread or I've noticed a Workout thread. Maybe in there? Thanks.

11-15-2014, 10:01 AM	#110 (permalink)
Moss Scuttle Buttin' Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boulder Colorado Posts: 972	I would be interested in hearing a routine from someone who knows what they are doing. I tend to be that guy that just kind of wanders around doing "3 sets of 10" of whatever excercise I can think of. I do Chest/Tri one day, Back and Bi another. Then mix in shoulder work on either day and legs as well. I need more structure.