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Best exercises for

Forearms

Grip, wrist and brachioradialis work, ranked.

11 exercises · Waiting for the first lifter ratings · Updates live

Forearms workout My tier list
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Wrist Curl
A
Reverse Wrist Curl
B
Zottman Curl
Hammer Curl
Wrist Roller
Reverse Curl
Towel Hang
Dead Hang
C
Farmer's Carry
Dumbbell Rotations
Plate Pinch
D
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Full ranking

  1. 1S
    Wrist Curl
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    89
    Research
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    Lifters
  2. 2A
    Reverse Wrist Curl
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    77
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  3. 3B
    Zottman Curl
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    69
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  4. 4B
    Hammer Curl
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    68
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  5. 5B
    Wrist Roller
    Other
    No ratings yet
    64
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  6. 6B
    Reverse Curl
    Barbell
    No ratings yet
    63
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  7. 7B
    Towel Hang
    Bodyweight
    No ratings yet
    63
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  8. 8B
    Dead Hang
    Bodyweight
    No ratings yet
    55
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  9. 9C
    Farmer's Carry
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    54
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  10. 10C
    Dumbbell Rotations
    Dumbbell
    No ratings yet
    49
    Research
    —
    Lifters
  11. 11C
    Plate Pinch
    Other
    No ratings yet
    42
    Research
    —
    Lifters

What is the best forearms exercise?

Right now Wrist Curl ranks first, with an overall score of 89 from the research rubric. It’s followed by Reverse Wrist Curl and Zottman Curl. The best choice for you depends on your equipment and how it feels on your joints, which is why every exercise links to alternatives.

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