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So how do you do this?
My shoulders, back, upper arms, abs & legs are coming along nicely. But how do you grow the forearms?
I have been trying underhand grip rowing. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
I have found that most compound back exercises also do a lot for forearms:- supine pullups, chinups, and bent over dumbell rows particularly. With the first two, an alternating grip that swaps on the next set ensures greater overall arm development.
I might just be able to pick up 64kg in each hand, but I'm not sure if I could walk anywhere with it
As Markos said, you have to offer training appropriate to a person's current level - push them a little bit past their comfort zone, not way past and into injury or "are you crazy? I give up!"
Of course intensity is good. But the intensity has to be a level people can actually manage.
Markos is right: people who cannot deadlift 150kg are not going to be able to do farmer's walks with 64kg kettlebells, let alone 100kg weights. You have to keep the individual's ability in perspective, and recommend exercises and weights based on that.
I tried the bicep curls upwards at the wrist from Chall & have been doing 4 sets of 25, 3 times a week with 20kg DB. Let's just say...you can call me Popeye!