Reverse Wrist Curls: We all want a perfect forearm. Well, most of us do. They look great in a fitted white t-shirt, look even better out of them, and help compliment a well-defined torso. Yes, some people will say exercising your forearm in isolation is stupid. We understand, but some days we just long for the pump. And you know what? There’s no shame in that.
The term forearm is used in anatomy to distinguish it from the arm, a word which is most often used to describe the entire appendage of the upper limb, but which in anatomy, technically, means only the region of the upper arm, whereas the lower “arm” is called the forearm.
Reverse Wrist Curls
Level: Beginner.
Equipment Required: Barbell, Bench
Video Tutorial:
Steps:
- Sit with your forearms resting on your thighs or on a bench. Take an overhand grip on the bar with your wrists passively flexed.
- Curl your wrists back towards you.
- Return to the starting position
Get Perfect Forearm
So rather than beat around the bush, let’s get straight to it. If you want to build a bigger Forearm, these 10 exercises will help get you there. Perform them properly, and it won’t just be your Forearm that starts to bulge, your overall health will see an improvement, too.
So there you have it: a bulging Forearm can actually improve your health. So tell that to the next person who smirks at you when they see you on your third set of curls.
What are Forearms?
Overall, the forearm comprises the lower half of the arm. It extends from the elbow joint to the hand, and it is made up of the ulna and radius bones. These two long bones form a rotational joint, allowing the forearm to turn so that the palm of the hand faces up or down.