Introduction to Functional Strength Training In many respects, functional strength training should be thought of in terms of a movement continuum. As humans, we perform a wide range of movement activities, such as walking, jogging, running, sprinting, jumping, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, turning, standing, starting, stopping, climbing and lunging. All of these activities involve [...]

In this article we will look at the alternatives and additions to basic generically accepted forearm workouts with dumbbells and barbells in forearm strength training. Please read the previous posts of the Forearm Targeted Muscle Training series before reading this. As we proved in the Insufficiency of Dumbbells and Barbells article, generically accepted workouts have become very insufficient and ineffective compared to the new forearm strength training techniques, created by the revolution in the human bio-mechanics and kinesiology fields, in turn leading to the revolution in the exercise equipment industry. So what alternatives do currently have for the forearm and wrist strength training?

Targeted Forearm Muscle Training – workouts with a focus on particular forearm muscles, not muscle groups, aimed at strength training of particular movements, or functional strength, as well as more advanced muscle mass and definition. Targeted forearm muscle training has proven to be several times more effective than generally accepted training with dumbbells and barbells.