The reason I put it here is because I want "Serious" answers. Not stupid answers like "jackoff" like the idiots above said.liljunior003 wrote:
alright yeah that mightve been uncalled for...but still dumbells? lol cant deny thats random while looking @ forum topics talking about things like the election and suchhaffeysucks wrote:
shut up, no one likes youliljunior003 wrote:
This is under serious talk? There is another section for that, you know. It's called "Everything Else" for all General Discussion.
With your dumbbells you can hold them in "reverse" and curl.
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/ForeArmWt.html
I like doing a few of these exercises in my routine with free weights
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/ForeArmWt.html
I like doing a few of these exercises in my routine with free weights
dont know the technical names but short curls can work well, curling the weights at the wrist instead of the elbow. generally, any exercise that works the upper arm will also work the forearm just because your body is counterbalancing.
pull-ups(pulling the weight up off the ground), and contracting at the elbow also works well.
pull-ups(pulling the weight up off the ground), and contracting at the elbow also works well.
Last edited by Reciprocity (2008-01-24 19:53:35)
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/planet14.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/rudy6.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw3.htm
Find one and stick to it. Single exercises are worthless to do any kind of training and size or strength gains
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/rudy6.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw3.htm
Find one and stick to it. Single exercises are worthless to do any kind of training and size or strength gains
From that first linkBlackKoala wrote:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/planet14.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/rudy6.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw3.htm
Find one and stick to it. Single exercises are worthless to do any kind of training and size or strength gains
WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT A MAN OR WOMAN
Wrist curls require a BARBELL not a DUMBELL, however that are some exercises that use DUMBELLS to work your forearms... http://www.menshealth.co.uk/ Check out this site.
I can curl dumbells with my fucking wrist all day long.Vilham wrote:
Wrist curls require a BARBELL not a DUMBELL, however that are some exercises that use DUMBELLS to work your forearms... http://www.menshealth.co.uk/ Check out this site.
Someone answer my question!
http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/ … -curls.htm
http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/ … -curls.htm
Two to get you started. Hope they help!
http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/ … -curls.htm
Two to get you started. Hope they help!
Last edited by adam1503 (2008-01-24 20:19:51)
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From that first linkBlackKoala wrote:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/planet14.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/rudy6.htm
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw3.htm
Find one and stick to it. Single exercises are worthless to do any kind of training and size or strength gains
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/planet14b.jpg
WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT A MAN OR WOMAN
Those 2 helped me the most. Thanks.adam1503 wrote:
http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/dumbbell-wrist-curls.htm
http://www.criticalbench.com/exercises/ … -curls.htm
Two to get you started. Hope they help!
1) to train your chest lie down and and hold the dumbells down at your chest (like you would hold a barbell while doing bench presses) the next step is to lift them up exactly like you would with a barbell and then down again.
gives the same effect as a barbell but the weights are lighter but the balancing is more difficult because you do not have any bar to hold the weights ( balancing helps a lot to gain muscle when you have to counter it)
trains your middle chest muscles and several other arm muscles because of balancing
2) your normal curls, just stand up and have your arms down your sides with one of the weighted ends facing forward and backwards, secondly you lift the weigths and twist your wrist while lifting until your arms are fully bended and the weights are facing with the other side (the long side) forward and backwars.
this can be done with both at the same time or just one at the time, if done with one hand though you also have to balance you body which makes it more effective.
trains biceps mainly but also your wrists, triceps, and your forearms
3) have some kind of leg rest or similar and put your one side's hand and knee down on the leg rest, the next step is taking your weight in the other hand and then you lower your weight to the ground (while still keeping you other arm fully stretched) and then pulling up again. and of course you just repeat with the other side afterwars
this trains your shoulders and back muscles.
4) lie down on a hard surface that's lifted of the ground and then have your arms fully extended to the side in a 90 degree angle, afterwards lift your arms straight up in front on your chest like this _|_ |_| _|_
this trains your chest and shoulders and several other muscles becuase of balancing.
that should be all the ones i know that works effectively, no real need to put your arms down on a table because when you lift your arms in a normal curl you got a standstill point where you achieve the same effect.
hope that should be all and i hope it helps.
gives the same effect as a barbell but the weights are lighter but the balancing is more difficult because you do not have any bar to hold the weights ( balancing helps a lot to gain muscle when you have to counter it)
trains your middle chest muscles and several other arm muscles because of balancing
2) your normal curls, just stand up and have your arms down your sides with one of the weighted ends facing forward and backwards, secondly you lift the weigths and twist your wrist while lifting until your arms are fully bended and the weights are facing with the other side (the long side) forward and backwars.
this can be done with both at the same time or just one at the time, if done with one hand though you also have to balance you body which makes it more effective.
trains biceps mainly but also your wrists, triceps, and your forearms
3) have some kind of leg rest or similar and put your one side's hand and knee down on the leg rest, the next step is taking your weight in the other hand and then you lower your weight to the ground (while still keeping you other arm fully stretched) and then pulling up again. and of course you just repeat with the other side afterwars
this trains your shoulders and back muscles.
4) lie down on a hard surface that's lifted of the ground and then have your arms fully extended to the side in a 90 degree angle, afterwards lift your arms straight up in front on your chest like this _|_ |_| _|_
this trains your chest and shoulders and several other muscles becuase of balancing.
that should be all the ones i know that works effectively, no real need to put your arms down on a table because when you lift your arms in a normal curl you got a standstill point where you achieve the same effect.
hope that should be all and i hope it helps.
fixedSealXo wrote:
jackoff while holding a weightThaReaper wrote:
...And I need a good forearm workout. Anyone know some forearm exercises? I googled, and found a few, but I'd rather ask here.
Thanks, I'll try that stuff too.motherdear wrote:
1) to train your chest lie down and and hold the dumbells down at your chest (like you would hold a barbell while doing bench presses) the next step is to lift them up exactly like you would with a barbell and then down again.
gives the same effect as a barbell but the weights are lighter but the balancing is more difficult because you do not have any bar to hold the weights ( balancing helps a lot to gain muscle when you have to counter it)
trains your middle chest muscles and several other arm muscles because of balancing
2) your normal curls, just stand up and have your arms down your sides with one of the weighted ends facing forward and backwards, secondly you lift the weigths and twist your wrist while lifting until your arms are fully bended and the weights are facing with the other side (the long side) forward and backwars.
this can be done with both at the same time or just one at the time, if done with one hand though you also have to balance you body which makes it more effective.
trains biceps mainly but also your wrists, triceps, and your forearms
3) have some kind of leg rest or similar and put your one side's hand and knee down on the leg rest, the next step is taking your weight in the other hand and then you lower your weight to the ground (while still keeping you other arm fully stretched) and then pulling up again. and of course you just repeat with the other side afterwars
this trains your shoulders and back muscles.
4) lie down on a hard surface that's lifted of the ground and then have your arms fully extended to the side in a 90 degree angle, afterwards lift your arms straight up in front on your chest like this _|_ |_| _|_
this trains your chest and shoulders and several other muscles becuase of balancing.
that should be all the ones i know that works effectively, no real need to put your arms down on a table because when you lift your arms in a normal curl you got a standstill point where you achieve the same effect.
hope that should be all and i hope it helps.
This answers all questions:
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Get it.
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Well bad choice... Ive never seen any bodybuilder advising dumbells for wrist curls. You dont get a balanced weight distribution and will end up with one wrist being bigger than the other.BlackKoala wrote:
I can curl dumbells with my fucking wrist all day long.Vilham wrote:
Wrist curls require a BARBELL not a DUMBELL, however that are some exercises that use DUMBELLS to work your forearms... http://www.menshealth.co.uk/ Check out this site.
Use 2 Dumbells at the same time?Vilham wrote:
Well bad choice... Ive never seen any bodybuilder advising dumbells for wrist curls. You dont get a balanced weight distribution and will end up with one wrist being bigger than the other.BlackKoala wrote:
I can curl dumbells with my fucking wrist all day long.Vilham wrote:
Wrist curls require a BARBELL not a DUMBELL, however that are some exercises that use DUMBELLS to work your forearms... http://www.menshealth.co.uk/ Check out this site.
How does that solve the issue of balanced weight? It doesnt, ofc u can use dumbells but it is not optimal, using a barbell or any equipment that requires both of the same muscles will provide a better workout.
Actually, most bodybuilders recommend dumbells specifically for that reason. If you get a balanced weight distribution, then one side compensates for the other, causing dismorphic development. By focusing on individual sides, you can work to the level appropriate to the strength of that side, preventing dismorphic development.Vilham wrote:
Well bad choice... Ive never seen any bodybuilder advising dumbells for wrist curls. You dont get a balanced weight distribution and will end up with one wrist being bigger than the other.BlackKoala wrote:
I can curl dumbells with my fucking wrist all day long.Vilham wrote:
Wrist curls require a BARBELL not a DUMBELL, however that are some exercises that use DUMBELLS to work your forearms... http://www.menshealth.co.uk/ Check out this site.
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Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular
Tie one end of a rope around a 12-18' piece of a thick stick (broomstick or something, use something to keep the rope from spinning like duct tape) and the other around the dumbell (works better with a weight with a hole in the middle but a dumbell will work) and while standing hold the ends of the stick and twist it away from your body so you raise the weight off the floor. Go the other way to let it back down under control. Rinse and repeat!
Just keep your feet out from under the weight in case it slips.
Just keep your feet out from under the weight in case it slips.
jeez you could have at least quoted me for mentioning it firstVolatile wrote:
This answers all questions:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f218/ … images.jpg
Get it.
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Im just repeating what the guys at my local bodybuilding gym have told me.FEOS wrote:
Actually, most bodybuilders recommend dumbells specifically for that reason. If you get a balanced weight distribution, then one side compensates for the other, causing dismorphic development. By focusing on individual sides, you can work to the level appropriate to the strength of that side, preventing dismorphic development.Vilham wrote:
Well bad choice... Ive never seen any bodybuilder advising dumbells for wrist curls. You dont get a balanced weight distribution and will end up with one wrist being bigger than the other.BlackKoala wrote:
I can curl dumbells with my fucking wrist all day long.
I think it is quite obvious you have NO idea what your are talking aboutVilham wrote:
How does that solve the issue of balanced weight? It doesnt, ofc u can use dumbells but it is not optimal, using a barbell or any equipment that requires both of the same muscles will provide a better workout.
Here is Arnolds forearm exercise
"For upper forearms/wrist extensor muscles:
Reverse curls with a barbell, dumbbells, and on a preacher bench, one-arm cable reverse curls, hammer curls, reverse wrist curls.
For Inner forearms/wrist flexor muscles:
one-arm wrist curls, barbell wrist curls, behind the back wrist curls"
Throw them at children. Retrieve the dumbell. Repeat.
Do this 5 times a day, and you will be a stunning replica of Arnold Shwaranberwnneegggggger.
Do this 5 times a day, and you will be a stunning replica of Arnold Shwaranberwnneegggggger.
With a barbell, not only can one side 'cheat' the other by compensating for it, but you also work less of the stabilizing elements of the forearm. Dumbbells make sure each arm grows symmetrically as both are doing the same amount of work, and more stabilizers are present.Vilham wrote:
How does that solve the issue of balanced weight? It doesnt, ofc u can use dumbells but it is not optimal, using a barbell or any equipment that requires both of the same muscles will provide a better workout.