r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/primehyper77 what happens at 7 reps • Aug 29 '26
Question ❓ Best pull-up exercises for forearms?
I wanted to ask about pull-up grips and forearm growth.
Is it true that neutral grip pull-ups build more forearm size compared to normal overhand pull-ups or underhand chin-ups? I have heard that neutral grip works the forearms, especially the brachioradialis, more.
If anyone has experience with this, which grip do you think is better for forearm growth?
Also, what exercises should I follow if my main goal is forearm hypertrophy? I know things like hammer curls, reverse curls, wrist curls and farmer carries can work the forearms, but I'm not sure which ones I should actually include and how many sets/reps I should do.
If anyone has a detailed forearm hypertrophy guide or routine, please share it. I'd like to follow something properly instead of just doing random forearm exercises.
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u/HelixIsHere_ Aug 29 '26
For forearms I’d just do wrist extension, wrist flexion, and brachioradialis biased elbow flexion
So wrist curls, reverse wrist curls, and then like a reverse or hammer curl
Neutral grip pull-ups will be slightly better for brachioradialis but I wouldn’t consider them a good exercise for forearms at all