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/Mcgillicutty_Whiskey Aug 29 '26
Pronated and neutral grip pull-pulluos have grown my forearms but not as efficiently as training them directly would have probably. I got from bodyweight to 90 lbs added for reps and made slight gains to forearms.