Best Beginner Forearms Workouts With Garage Gym
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This workout is tailored for beginners aiming to strengthen their forearms while utilizing a garage gym setup.
Garage gyms often contain versatile, cost-effective equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, benches, pull-up bars, and squat racks, suitable for a variety of exercises.
Exercises for beginners are designed to be straightforward and effective, reducing weight appropriately to ensure safe and proper form development.
Forearms, the muscles located between the wrist and elbow, play a vital role in wrist and finger movements, and can be effectively targeted with exercises like wrist curls.
Workout 1
Forearms

Palms-Down Barbell Wrist Curl
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Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curl
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Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl
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Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl
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Cable Wrist Curl
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The 5 Best Beginner Forearms Exercises with Garage Gym
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1. Palms-Down Barbell Wrist Curl
Palms-Down Barbell Wrist Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED235,582Forearms Strength97 mScoreForearms
BarbellsThe Palms-Down Barbell Wrist Curl is a simple exercise for strengthening your forearms. By resting your forearms on a bench, you can focus on moving just your wrists with a barbell for added resistance.
How to do it
- Get into a tall kneeling position next to a bench.
- Lower your forearms onto the bench with your wrists hanging off the edge.
- Have a partner hand you the barbell or hold it before you kneel down.
- Grip the barbell with your palms facing down.
- Keep your forearms on the bench and lift your wrists to raise the barbell.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps25lbs28reps25lbs38reps25lbs2. Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curl
Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED531,084Forearms Strength98 mScoreForearms
DumbbellsPalms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curls are exercises that strengthen your forearms by focusing on wrist movement. This isolation exercise ensures that only your wrists work while your forearms stay secured on a bench.
How to do it
- Start in a tall kneeling position beside a bench.
- Lower your forearms parallel to the bench, letting your wrists hang off the edge.
- Have a partner hand you the dumbbells or grab them before starting.
- Hold the dumbbells with palms facing down, keeping forearms on the bench.
- Raise the dumbbells by extending your wrists, then lower them back to the start.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps12.5lbs28reps12.5lbs38reps12.5lbs3. Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl
Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED267,902Forearms Strength90 mScoreForearms
BarbellsThe Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl is an exercise that focuses on strengthening and building muscle in your forearms. It helps improve grip strength and is ideal for beginners looking to enhance their forearm muscles.
How to do it
- Start in a tall kneeling position beside a bench.
- Place your forearms on the bench, wrists hanging off the edge.
- Have a partner pass you the barbell or hold it in your hands before getting into position.
- Grip the barbell with palms facing up as you keep your arms on the bench.
- Flex your wrists to lift the barbell, then lower it back to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps25lbs28reps25lbs38reps25lbs4. Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl
Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED624,350Forearms Strength94 mScoreForearms
DumbbellsThe Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl targets your forearms and helps improve grip strength. It's effective for building muscle mass in the forearms.
How to do it
- Get into a tall kneeling position beside a bench.
- Place your forearms on the bench, keeping your wrists hanging off the edge.
- Have a partner hand you dumbbells or hold them before getting into position.
- Grip the dumbbells with your palms facing up.
- Flex your wrists to lift the dumbbells while keeping your forearms on the bench.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps12.5lbs28reps12.5lbs38reps12.5lbs5. Cable Wrist Curl
Cable Wrist Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED78,126Forearms Strength95 mScoreForearms
Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
Flat Bench
Rope CableThe Cable Wrist Curl strengthens your forearm muscles and improves grip strength. Using a cable machine helps provide steady resistance, making the exercise more effective than using free weights.
How to do it
- Sit on a flat bench in front of the cable machine.
- Hold the handle with both hands, palms facing up.
- Rest your forearms on your legs, with wrists just past your knees.
- Let the weight drop slowly by relaxing your forearms.
- Curl your wrists up towards you, engaging your forearms to lift the weight.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement, keeping good posture.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps20lbs28reps20lbs38reps20lbs
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