{"id":11680,"date":"2022-10-10T11:29:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T15:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=11680"},"modified":"2022-10-10T11:29:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T15:29:47","slug":"forearm-barbell-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/forearm-barbell-exercises","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Forearm Barbell Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you want to build sturdy and sizeable forearms with a barbell, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve shared six forearm barbell exercises to help you improve the appearance of your arms and strengthen your grip to handle more weight. Whether you train at home or in the gym, you can incorporate these exercises into your workout routine<\/a> to build bigger forearms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you read this article, you’ll learn how to target forearms from multiple angles and develop both strength and size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related<\/strong>: Five Best Dumbbell Exercises for Forearms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Functions and Benefits of Strong Forearm Muscles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The forearms are the muscles that extend from the elbow to the wrist. They are made of as many as twenty muscles which are divided into two compartments; the front part, the anterior flexor compartment, and the rear part, the posterior extensor compartment.1<\/a><\/sup>Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Forearm Muscles <\/a>– Stat Pearls<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forearm muscles connect the upper arm<\/a> with your hand and help lift and hold things. They are also involved in many other movements, including lifting and pushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 6 Barbell Forearm Exercises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to achieving burly forearms, you need to perform exercises that can help you target your forearm from multiple angles. And for that, you can do the following workouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Bent-over Barbell Wrist Extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The standing barbell wrist curl is a great exercise to work the forearms. It is also an excellent way to increase grip strength, which will help you in many other exercises, such as barbell curls, bent-over barbell rows<\/a>, and pull-ups<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing about this exercise is it doesn’t require a workout bench. You can do this safely by placing your elbows on your thighs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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