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Fat-Grip Dumbbell Hold

Grip thick-handled dumbbells and hold for time to overload the grip and forearm flexors.

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Muscles worked
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Pull

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the forearms, for when the dumbbell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Fat-Grip Dumbbell Hold work?
The Fat-Grip Dumbbell Hold mainly works the forearms.
What equipment do you need for the Fat-Grip Dumbbell Hold?
A dumbbell.
How many sets and reps of the Fat-Grip Dumbbell Hold?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Fat-Grip Dumbbell Hold?
Barbell Reverse Curl, Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl, Barbell Wrist Curl and Behind-the-Back Barbell Wrist Curl work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Fat-Grip Dumbbell Hold to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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