Many do not consider forearm training as a high priority item. Huge upper arms, a barrel chest, and thick quads are what most are after in any given gym in America – but what about the details?

By Brad Borland, MA, CSCS

Sweating the small stuff is what completes a physique from head to toe. Hamstrings, calves, rear deltoids, and forearms are among those details that, when developed properly, can make all the difference toward a well-balanced and proportioned body. It’s these details that can win or lose a bodybuilding contest or just make you the admiration of others. Think of it, what are massive upper arms without a pair of well-built forearms to go with them? Not only will they compliment your look, you will also develop strength and function to facilitate other lifts and subsequently help you pack on mass in other areas such as back, shoulders, and biceps. Continue reading →