Before the season gets into full swing I wanted to get my forearms back into shape (along with the rest of my body). So I was wondering what do other people use to strengthen and train their forearms to help against fatigue? I'm hoping there is something out there that I can do while watching TV on my lazy butt.
Funny replies. All joking aside, tie some weights to a string then thread the other end of the string through bar or cylindrical piece of wood with a hole in it. Stand on a stair or a chair and roll the bar/string/weight apparatus up. Flip the bar around and roll it up in the opposite direction to work the other side of your forearms. Your forearms will be on fire after only a few reps.
Rub your girl friend/wife's rear. Use all your arms too. I put this together for building calluses http://design-engine.com/healthy-hands-for-trackday-racers-alike/ I have a new one coming for pre season arm work outs
Well it took about as long as expected to get the the 5 finger shuffle reply lol. And thanks for all the legitimate ideas too. Bart: that is an interesting article you wrote for making hands better for riding...fortunately I do work with my hands everyday and generally have good thick skin on my hands/fingers.
I have an invincible exercise for forearm and grip strength... but I can't tell you. It's kinda personal...
You know I saw this post on the top line and said to myself "I bet this didn't make it past the first reply before it went south" I was 100% correct and not disappointed what followed
This. My gym has one of those already rigged up and I do those a lot. Also get some of those V shaped grip exercise things (you can get them at Walmart for like $6). They help a lot. Or when you are at the gym doing back exercises, when you are done with a set and before you let the bar go all the way back to the top/end, just keep holding it with your arms extended. You can also grab a 45lb plate with each hand and hold it down by your side and walk around while holding them.
I had a really bad wrist fracture/shatter. This has helped me build up strength and flexibility. I have small hands, so I already struggled sometimes at the end of the day, but this has really built things back up. I'm excited for my first weekend to see how my endurance is now. http://www.amazon.com/DFX-Pro-X-Gri...d=1458657759&sr=8-1&keywords=powerball+x+grip
If you are having issues with your hands and/or forearms, look at your footpegs. Most people assume the footpegs should be "up and back" on sport/track/race bikes. I completely disagree. Personally, I move mine as far forward as possible. And my aftermarket rearset choice is always based upon how much forward adjustability they have. Stand up and then squat down till your thighs are parallel with the floor (like you are in a riding position) and you are fine. Then try to move your feet backwards. You'll have to either put weight on your hands or you will fall over. Now apply that concept to when you are on the bike. Having your pegs further forward puts you in a more "athletic" stance. It will ensure your hands are used primarily for operating the controls, rather than supporting bodyweight. You'll be able to keep your arms more relaxed and elbows bent easier...which will help you get your upper body into a better position mid-corner. It will also help prevent unintentional/unnecessary inputs into the bars, and it will also be easier to transfer your body side to side on the bike (and weight the pegs as needed) without having to pull on the bars. Moving your pegs forward will help take weight/pressure off of your hands, wrists and forearms...which will help greatly reduce issues with fatigue and/or arm pump.
+2 Draik does indoor climbing, top rope and bouldering. It keeps him strong but lean. It also keeps him limber.
I have thought about that. I think there is an indoor rock climbing place close to the house. It would be good exercise, without actually being a workout...it would be fun.