Forearms

What are your forearms?

The region of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist, your forearm contain two long bones. These bones join to form the radioulnar joint which is joined by the interosseous membrane.

In terms of muscles, your forearms are a made up of several small groups, including the flexors and extensors of the digits. Additionally, your forearms also include the flexor of the elbow, pronators and supinators that turn the hand to face up or down.

The posterior compartment contains the extensors of the hands, which are supplied by the radial nerve. The anterior compartment, however, contains the flexors, and is mainly supplied by the median nerve.

Best Ways to train your forearms

Here is some exercises to do to grow your forearms.

  • Behind-the-back cable curl
  • EZ-Bar Preacher Curl
  • Reverse Curl
  • Wide Grip Curl
  • Towel Cable Row
  • Towel Pullup
  • Towel Row-to-chest
  • Towel Kettlebell Curl
  • Farmer Walks
  • Hammer Cheat Curl

These exercises focus on your forearms more then any other exercises even doe when working out your forearms seem to just get stronger when you are working out.

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