Forearm Flex

If you’re struggling with your grip, this is a wonderful exercise to help train and improve grip control. Follow this exercise with a forearm flexor stretch.

Suggested sets and reps: 1 – 3 sets, 10 – 15 reps, 3 times per week.

T.M.G. The flexors. These include the pronator teres, flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor digitorum superficialis, and flexor carpi ulnaris. Deep flexor muscles are the flexor digitorum profundus, flexor pollicis longus, and pronator quadratus.

Alternative equipment:

• Light weight dumbbells or barbell – Hand and arm placement is the same as shown in the video. If you have one side that is significantly weaker, use dumbbells instead of a barbell.

• Example using a barbell placed behind the back, making this a great chest opener and challenging this muscle group in a new way.