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The Stronger Fitter Piper #8: Wrist, Forearms, and Biceps (HD Video)

The Short Version

A maul or sledgehammer doubles as a wrist and forearm strength tool. Trainer John shows how chopping wood already works the forearms, and using the maul itself for controlled rotations adds targeted supplemental training.
Sliding your grip along the handle lets you adjust the resistance instantly. Moving your hand further from the head increases the leverage and the load, so you can scale the exercise up or down without changing equipment.
Work both the internal and external rotators, on both arms, and track your progress. Rotating the handle up and down through its range trains opposing muscle groups, and marking how far you can go each time gives you a simple way to measure improvement.
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The Stronger Fitter Piper #8: Wrist, Forearms, and Biceps (HD Video)
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02:04to with limber stay stretches Finishing🔒

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