Forearm flexors: exercises and how to train
The forearm flexors cover the inner, palm side of the forearm and mostly start from the inner bony bump of the elbow. They bend the wrist and fingers, which makes them your grip. When your grip gives out before your back does, deadlifts, pull-ups and shrugs suffer, so strong flexors translate directly into heavier working weights.
How to train it
Train grip by holding heavy weight: Farmer’s walk, plus Deadlift and Shrugs done without straps. For isolation, use Wrist curl: let the bar roll down to your fingertips, then close the fist and curl the wrist. On top of your pulling, 2–6 sets a week is usually enough, and straps are best saved for your heaviest sets.
Exercises where it is the main mover
Exercises where it assists
Weekly sets in ready-made programs
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