Forearm exercises: choose by purpose.

Train grip and wrist movement directly or through pulling and carrying exercises. Compare practical options and choose movements by purpose, equipment and progression.

DIRECT ANSWER

Forearm exercises are movements used to train grip and wrist movement directly or through pulling and carrying exercises. Exercise choice should fit the athlete, equipment and weekly programme rather than a universal ranking.

What belongs in this group

Train grip and wrist movement directly or through pulling and carrying exercises.

Common options

These examples cover distinct setups rather than a ranked list.

  • Farmer carry
  • Wrist curl
  • Reverse curl
  • Dead hang

How to choose

Separate grip endurance from wrist flexion or extension so the exercise matches the limiting quality being trained.

Keep the chosen movement stable long enough to compare performance, unless pain, equipment or programme fit requires a change.

Catalogue quality

Bulk Coach's exercise catalogue contains names, instructions, muscles, equipment, movement patterns and substitutions. Individual exercise URLs remain outside the sitemap until their instructions and added programming guidance receive a recorded founder review.

Sources and further reading

  1. Free Exercise DB public-domain source
Updated 7 August 2026Reviewed by James Wood, founder