Forearm exercises with no kit

martinh78
martinh78 Posts: 601
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all, just wondering what forearm exercises are available to do with no equipment?

Looked at bodybuilding.com but they only have a stretch.

I'm getting a pretty good all-over workout from my rower but really want to target my forearms more/faster to help with rock climbing.

I can't afford any kit, and when I can a hrm is going to be my next buy.

Got some great core exercises and press-ups, all of which are free/require no kit.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

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  • statia152
    statia152 Posts: 558
    I do wrist curls with water bottles.
  • babyblake11
    babyblake11 Posts: 1,107 Member
    i do press-ups. i mount my arms on the couch or a chair and press up and down. know what i mean?
    then theres push ups and as above filled water bottles as weights
  • shantie10
    shantie10 Posts: 62 Member
    cans of soup....
  • shantie10
    shantie10 Posts: 62 Member
    water bottles and fill with sand
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I do wrist curls with water bottles.

    This is what I do to strengthen for rock climbing. Except I use a 5 pound hand weight.
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
    i do press-ups. i mount my arms on the couch or a chair and press up and down. know what i mean?

    Do you mean in a press-up position but with your hands raised on a chair? Like this (random quick google search) http://medicmagic.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/InclinePushUp.jpg



    Liking the ideas for improvising weights with water bottles/cans etc thanks.
  • babyblake11
    babyblake11 Posts: 1,107 Member
    i do press-ups. i mount my arms on the couch or a chair and press up and down. know what i mean?

    Do you mean in a press-up position but with your hands raised on a chair? Like this (random quick google search) http://medicmagic.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/InclinePushUp.jpg



    Liking the ideas for improvising weights with water bottles/cans etc thanks.

    yep, the only problem with that is, once youve mastered it and done it for a while, it just seems so easy! but i still do it because im waiting for my dumbells to get sent out :) ee excited for weight training!
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
    Thanks, will give that a go.

    I was going to leave the weight training until I'd reached my target weight by cardio/rowing but I want to break up my sessions a bit.

    Good luck with your weight training :o)
  • scarletfever2005
    scarletfever2005 Posts: 141 Member
    Don't forget to strengthen your grip too. Grab a cheap rubber ball and squeeze away. It'll work your forearms and grip at the same time.
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