Strengthening weak forearms

Chris Oubre

After listening to the Tower 26 podcasts, I've realized that I haven't been holding a firm wrist while I swim. To quote Gerry Rodrigues I've been "petting the kitty."

So now that I'm focusing on holding a firm wrist my forearms are the weak link. The center of my palms and my forearms hurt so so bad after these workouts. Makes me think this may have been one of the things holding me back.

I do a lot of supplemental cord work; however, the cords just do not strengthen my wrists/forearms.

Does anyone know of some good dry land exercises that target these muscles?

bob hiller

Chris, you may want to try sculling drills.  Here is a Youtube video which shows 4 different ways,  I find sculling really gets to my forearms.  Good luck.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ7ZwvGGW5k

Douglas Sutherland

Alright, since nobody else is going there, I will.

Pornhub?

Chris Oubre

@bob - thanks. That will help in the pool.

@Doug - I just don't know what to say to that one soooooo, moving on. :-)

Best for dry land that I've found are seated wrist curls and some spring like device that I can squeeze.

Trish Marshall

slightly different subject, but where can I find good swim cord videos for exercises? I am handicapped when it comes to google search (and all things technology!) I'd like to work on cords this winter for strength.

Coach Rich

Trish,

Here's our OS Swim Preparation and Core page, which includes a stretch cords routine.