Forearms First (Building Popeye like Forearms), Part I 

one paper cut and hes dead

GoodStuff Josh. You had me at "show the father in law who''s boss" because I'll be the father in law.... time to get the fat grips out!!

Absolutely what I've been looking for! That wrist roll is an inspired idea!

Probably one of the better training videos I've seen in awhile!

0:35 future boss or future father in law.....lol...😂😂😂

Oh man im on this my Forearms are lacking for real compared to the rest of my arm

I find that deadlifts without straps is all I need to build forearms

Hey, can i ask something. Does sledge hammer training increase size of the forearms even just a little?

Dude...Josh...that tip with wrist roller on bands on the barbell is genius. It's Popeye time now. By the way, I figured out how to use regular handle-bands to do pullovers. Not sure if you've done a video on that yet, but it takes all the tension off the pullover when your arms are back on the bench and max tension as you contract. I've been training for so long it's hard to surprise me, but these tips right here were truly new. Thanks for making these videos and writing your books!

Eat Your Spinach... Strong forearms are back in style.

Bless you Josh, you make the most amazing fitness educational videos! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!

Legit question: How do you pull these workouts off without killing your grip for the rest of the week?

I really like the way this was filmed and edited and the information was on point. Subscribed.

3:19 *kid on the background is like: I want to do that XD*

Subscribed purely because of the wrist roll bar setup - fucking genius idea. Used to do this with a normal wrist roller but it cained my front delts before my forearms so this is ideal. Nice one!

putting the MAN back in MANHANDLE

Is that legendary Tom Havilland

That grip roll technique using the bar was smart

Giggled a little there 3:55

I once read a book called Bare Kills about all the different ways to dispatch an adversary while unarmed. If I recall correctly the entire first chapter was dedicated to training the forearms.

Awesome work out!! Definitely will do this forearm workout. Hope you continue with this segment. Thank you!!!

I'm actually a blacksmith and my forearms are bigger than my biceps

For a better "Poke You're Frenemy in The Chest" execution, follow this video! Any links for those fat grips?

wish i could just watch this youtube video on my bed and get his forearms after finishing this video

Never mind I got it Popeye Time 🧖🏽‍♂️💪🏽.

Just ask slyvester Stallone, he is the king of forearms

Towel pullups I cant even do normal pullups 😞

What can you do if you have carpal tunnel? I'm finally back in a gym after years away. Now a 20 pound dumbbell curl hurts my wrist.

1:08 cute kid behind you

This training video blew the fuck up! Good stuff! Forearms are a sure sign of a real lifter!

Thanks for posting proper old school training and not that tourniquet training that's popular these days.

You know what really builds your forearms swinging a hammer all day

Wrist roller i just take a thin rope (like 3 meters) and tie it to a stick and a 5kg on the other end and then just stand on my porch and roll it up and down :)

Man great little tidbits in this video I don’t have fat grips but I’ll definitely try the other stuff that idea of using the squat rack for the roll ups was really ingenious! Thanks keep posting videos man you got some good stuff !

Loved it.. Looks promising! 👌🏻💪🏻 I’ll definitely try these exercises. Thanks for sharing.

"GMO free beer" lmao, thank you.

Two people can train curls with the exact same weight and form and one will get more forearm development and the other more biceps developement. I tend to not get much forearm development training biceps. To correct this, I've been using fatgrips the past few months, and it helps. But something I started doing a couple weeks ago that I really like is Farmer Carries with kettle bells (no straps) for 10 minutes at the end of each workout. I'm basically replacing 10 minutes of cardio with something that equally burns calories, but also builds grip, core and in my case, weak rhomboids all at the same time. I basically walk around the gym until my grip gives out then grab lighter kettle bells, not resting more than 5 seconds in each transition. It exposes your weaknesses and then strengthens them. Where do you feel it, that's where you are weak? Actually, a lot of elbow issues are due to a weak grip.

Great exercise recommendations, especially the little pause during the eccentric on the neutral grip curl.

I subscribed to your channel and my notification is on 👍

The content on this channel is fantastic! Need a video like this for calves!

I have a huge body big chest huge biceps long skinny legs like a football player body....but medium sized hands and skinny as wrist. It bugs the fuck outta me

cut pool noodles for fat grips

How much spinach does this dude eat?

I would not want to shake hands with this guy.

don't think the vroom vroom sound FX was necessary:)

this channel is such a goldmine

love the material you show..very informative!! keep it coming!

That wrist roller idea is genius.

Just run and angle grinder for 8 hours a day!

Direct forearm work is a must .. I was pulling in the high 300s for working sets and I had skinny forearms Started doing a variety of curls , extensions , gripping etc .. my forearms frew half an inch in a few weeks !

Hail to the king?? That's a bad ass gym

His forearm is bigger than my thighs

I think this might be the first fitness video I’ve actually dropped a like on. I’ve looked at other forearm videos before, but none of them really interested me that much. My forearms have always seemed to lag even though I do a fair bit of heavy deadlifting. The pump I got from the barbell wrist roller is phenomenal and by far the best pump I’ve ever gotten from any movement. Period. I’m really looking forward to seeing what other content comes out as well. Great stuff!

Please do competitive armwrestling

Can you close a COC 3?

Just want to say I truly appreciate this video always know I can trust your information and you also gave a shout out to Kaz

Reminds me of Sylvester Stallone

looks like kane from wwe

But still not stronger than bruce lee , ya?

damn, that looks awesome, im going to have to do this, for my bjj grips

dont' care if you are big or small... i can't stand ppl who handshake strongly and squeeze my fingers. makes me want to fight them as i am a musician and need my fingers in good shape... handshakes are also a freemason thing.. .my uncle and grandfather were master masons... NO MORE HANDSHAKES... FISTBUMPS4LYFE, and sweaty palms are a good way to pass illness... i don't handshake anyone anymore... if they got a problem with it. i tell them i'm just getting over a flu hahaha

I wonder who is disliking the video? The competition?

Man i gave up on forearms. I've trained them and they won't grow.they have the right shape and i think decent strength but so small in my opinion. Sucks.

Thx for the technique as it works for me (1:52)

My grip is like a pair of channel locks.....who wants to shake my hand! Warning ⚠️ not responsible for crushed fingers.

I wonder how many people this guy can beat in Armwrestling?

Great idea on the bands, thanks. I'll add that to the grind this week.

Does anyone experience cramping in the brachioradialis? Is there a way to avoid it or at least lessen it? Would really appreciate some feedback.

@Josh Bryant Can the strap(wrist roll) be bought out in town(ie. Big 5,Dick’s) or on-line?

I do use barbell to for wrist just like the way you show in your video last exercise

My grip is like channel locks....who’s next!

@josh bryant, what are the names of those bands you used for the motorcycle wrist curls? cant find them anywhere

vascularity last! get stronger and bigger first- stop trying to impress the chicks or the whatever

Anyone know what that band is called that he was rolling on the barbell?

A broom handle or piece of dowel a with rope tied on and a weight attached to the other end of the rope is also very effective. You roll it up then back down.

🍎 show the heat . put a thermometer on the arm

I wanna intimidate people when I shake their hand .Show them who's boss

Legit question. Can I do these without fat grips? Also what are the rest times between sets?

The guy working his forearms did he tear his biceps

clever hack foir the wrist rollers; aso how about Zottman Curls/Farmer's Walk?

As long as they can help me free solo El Capitan...

Great video on forearms.

Great tips thank you

Can we do it without the fat grip if not available?

yeah man that wrist roll up. old school but. very effective .

HAIL TO THE KING !!

I actually Blacksmith, I will use this to look the part during demonstrations and RU-vid videos.

You can also wrap a towel around a 75-80lb dumbbell and hold as long as you can and then switch arms, I have Chanel lock grips

You call them blacksmith for arms eh? I already have them then haha! Blacksmiths aren't funny... I'm a blacksmith can't you tell?

Love this video. I have three questions: What is the strap-looking device (beginning at approx. 3:17) called? Where can I get one? How do you rig that up so it works properly?

I like that olympic bar wrist roller idea...i think just regular tie down straps will work also..will try..

Thanks for the info good stuff

Oh man, I am 30. Do you think this exercises will be as effective for me? My forearms are thin.

I heard you said train forearms 2 or 3. times a week what if they are lacking behind alot? can you do them everyday at least 5 or 6 days the most ? I don't workout on sundays as you know why though bro

As an old guy with a high mileage carcass I tend to use the fat grips and the wrist roller , I had make my own from scaffolding pole and paracord but it works for me and saves the Indian club forearm lol

How many times should I train forearms? and how can I incorporate this kind of workout with my weekly program. (I only deadlift and lats during wednesdays) thanks in advance :D

It must have just been starting the program because his forearms weren't that big he was vascular but that's it

Slams his head at 45 seconds

GMO free beer??? I've heard it all at this point. haha. Great video, wish I could train with you.

jesus his forearms are like Thanos level big