The forearm muscles, including the brachioradialis, wrist flexors, wrist extensors, pronators, and supinators, are essential for grip strength, wrist stability, and overall upper-body functionality. Training these muscles not only enhances performance in strength-based activities but also improves daily movements, prevents injuries, and contributes to well-balanced arm development.
This page offers a comprehensive guide to forearm exercises, providing a variety of options for all fitness levels and equipment setups. Exercises such as barbell, dumbbell, cable, and lever-based curls and wrist movements allow for focused development of the brachioradialis, flexors, and extensors. For those with minimal equipment, band-resistive exercises, isometric holds, and bodyweight variations provide effective alternatives.
Specialized movements like pronation and supination exercises target the smaller stabilizing muscles, enhancing rotational strength and wrist control. Additionally, a variety of stretches is included to improve flexibility, aid recovery, and prevent tightness in these frequently used muscles. For advanced training, suspended exercises add a dynamic challenge, emphasizing stability and control.
Whether your goal is to enhance grip strength, support compound lifts, or build well-rounded forearms, this guide provides all the tools and techniques to develop strong, functional forearm muscles.
Brachioradialis
Barbell
- Barbell Reverse Curls
- Barbell Wrist Curls
Dumbbell
- Dumbbell Reverse Curls
- Dumbbell Wrist Curls
Cable
- Cable Reverse Curls
- Cable Wrist Curls
Lever (Plate Loaded)
- Lever Plate Loaded Reverse Curls
- Lever Plate Loaded Wrist Curls
Lever (Selectorized)
- Lever Selectorized Reverse Curls
- Lever Selectorized Wrist Curls
Weighted
- Weighted Reverse Curls
- Weighted Wrist Curls
Band Resistive
- Band Resistive Reverse Curls
- Band Resistive Wrist Curls
Body Weight
- Body Weight Reverse Curls (e.g., using a bar)
- Body Weight Wrist Curls (e.g., using a bar)
Isometric
- Isometric Brachioradialis Holds
- Isometric Wrist Flexor Holds
Stretch
- Brachioradialis Stretching (No specific exercise)
- Wrist Flexor Stretching (No specific exercise)
Suspended
- Suspended Reverse Curls
- Suspended Wrist Curls
Wrist Flexors
Barbell
- Barbell Wrist Curls
Dumbbell
- Dumbbell Wrist Curls
Cable
- Cable Wrist Curls
Lever (Plate Loaded)
- Lever Plate Loaded Wrist Curls
Lever (Selectorized)
- Lever Selectorized Wrist Curls
Weighted
- Weighted Wrist Curls
Band Resistive
- Band Resistive Wrist Curls
Body Weight
- Body Weight Wrist Curls (e.g., using a bar)
Isometric
- Isometric Wrist Flexor Holds
Stretch
- Wrist Flexor Stretching (No specific exercise)
Suspended
- Suspended Wrist Curls
Wrist Extensors
Barbell
- Barbell Reverse Wrist Curls
Dumbbell
- Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curls
Cable
- Cable Reverse Wrist Curls
Lever (Plate Loaded)
- Lever Plate Loaded Reverse Wrist Curls
Lever (Selectorized)
- Lever Selectorized Reverse Wrist Curls
Band Resistive
- Band Resistive Reverse Wrist Curls
Isometric
- Isometric Wrist Extensor Holds
Stretch
- Wrist Extensor Stretching (No specific exercise)
Suspended
- Suspended Reverse Wrist Curls
Pronators
Dumbbell
- Dumbbell Pronation Exercises
Cable
- Cable Pronation Exercises
Band Resistive
- Band Resistive Pronation Exercises
Isometric
- Isometric Pronator Holds
Stretch
- Pronator Stretching (No specific exercise)
Suspended
- Suspended Pronation Exercises
Supinators
Barbell
- Barbell Supination Exercises
Dumbbell
- Dumbbell Supination Exercises
Cable
- Cable Supination Exercises
Band Resistive
- Band Resistive Supination Exercises
Isometric
- Isometric Supinator Holds
Stretch
- Supinator Stretching (No specific exercise)
Suspended
- Suspended Supination Exercises
EXERCISES
