Silly strong. I can't get out of the hole on a one arm. I just rotate like a marionette. Ordered fat grips yesterday. So then I may not even be able to marionette.
I've been doing one set to failure of DB wrist curls after every single workout for 12+ years now and my forearms easily became my strongest bodypart, by far. It literally takes less than 60 seconds. Zero added fatigue. I rotate underhand, overhand, and 'hammer' curl type angle and always aim to get one more rep than last time. Slow and controlled, maximum contraction. My secret sauce: open up the palm and extend the fingers during underhand curls for maximum stretch. I love this.
With guys like GVS, Basement Bodybuilding, Sir NH and BOM constantly pushing themselves instead of getting demoralized and juicing, we’re finally seeing what natural potential really is.
@@hurpaderpp no doubt in my mind. To be fair: his footage is under top-tier lighting, he's always pumped and he's much leaner now (extremely vascular); I can see why he looks enhanced. But his physique is relatively similar to that of GVS, Sean Nalawanyj, Jeff Nippard (maybe debatable) and BOM, and you can see his gradual progress throughout the years as he began specializing. Unless he absolutely blows up in the next year, I think he's natural.
At 71 yrs old I've watched an incalculable number of workout/motivation videos . In the words of BB king , the thrill is gone. But this one was really outstanding. Efharisto poli Leonidi.
You have changed the game. I'm 46 and been working out since I was 14, I wish i could have seen what you've accomplished when I was a teenager. Real results over the long-term using mostly the basics.
Long time viewer Alex, I have terrible forearms despite rock climbing and having a respectable deadlift. It's more common than you'd think because our leverages bias us to deadlift more and climb better bc having a longer reach and thus longer forearms gives you an advantage in both. Good to look at other approaches like yours! Love your content bro
I guess you just have to keep forcing harder positions. If not via reach, it must be through thicker implements. Notice how I didn't mention deadlifts in this video. Many elite pullers have sticks for forearms.
Fat grips for everything and your forearms are guaranteed to grow. As someone with relatively small hands, it’s pretty much like I’m using fat grips and my forearms are huge.
@@ExternusArmy Small dick beaters syndrome can be a pain sometimes. Fatgrips are badass though. John Meadows and I believe Eric Bugenhagen are pretty big proponents and look at those guys.
@@AlexLeonidas Hi bro! U look great for a natty athlete! Your neck size has improved greatly over the years! Thicker at the bottom part, at the traps and chest area. Straight and solid to the chin. I need to know your neck exercises, bro. Im above 40yrs old, and a strong neck will improve posture and resistance to neck injuries.
During covid the only bar I had available was my childhood swingset (very thick bar), built up to 3x18 bodyweight pull ups, only muscles that improved over covid were my forearms and lats
How funny, I’ve been doing pull-ups outside on an old swing set too. I feel oddly comfortable with the grip on the bar. Definite noticeable difference from smaller bars. Forearms and grip strength have come with the job and I’m noticing the payoff doing pull ups.
Alex, I've been watching your channel on and off for about 5 years and I gotta say you've never looked better. I'm genuinely amazed how you keep getting better despite already having reached elite status for several years. I hope the motivation never wanes. Keep up motivating the natties like me.
I never had a pull up bar I did my weighted pull ups on a ledge. Gave me some forearm gains and grip strength but nowhere near as good as people with thicker wrists would get
Man bro you got me pumped up. I’m gonna work on my pull ups for sure! At 6’1 I was told my limbs will be smaller no matter what but I’m gonna take YOUR solid advice and apply this. Formerly 350 lbs now 250 and still going.
what a journey you've had dude. From yoke to swole to lean to shredded, testing different techniques and so on....been following your achievement for...10 years now? damn. It's like watching your life progress. Godspeed dude
Alex, you're really bringing a lot of hope to me. I remember watching you when I was 14; you were who got me into training neck. I'm 20 now and smaller than when I was 15 because tore my rotator cuff years ago. Now that I'm coming back, it's extremely refreshing to see someone still going hard. Year after year you look better. Guys like Omar kinda went away, but you stay. I'm hoping to come back and to make progress long term like you.
Been doing pull ups for a while now. I’m 270 lbs and can do about 15 pull-ups and have insane forearms and a huge back. Dude definitely knows what he’s talking about!
It is interesting that the first exercise you mentioned was pullups. I have a 135lb chin-up and neutral grip pullup for 3-5 reps, but my regular pull-up numbers were significantly weaker than those two variations. I've taken the last several months focusing more on my pullups and one arm pullups and have noticed a SIGNIFICANT increase in the size of my forearms.
Alex, you have probably the best natty physique on youtube. I have been following your content for the past 5 years and its crazy how far you have come!
Outer extremities (think i spelled that right) are absolutely very underestimated, big forearms will make you look bigger than having big biceps, you'll never look like you have small legs if your calves are big, you can be small and have a thick neck which makes you look bigger and more powerful as a whole, you can be skinny, but if you have big shoulders you still will look like you have a big and aesthetic physique, in my opinion, forearms, calves, neck and shoulders are arguably the most important parts in a physique, the little gains in those outer extremities go a far longer way than the bigger muscles of the body.
@@AlexLeonidas You look crazy on camera, and you will absolutely smash the competition show, but.. I bet cutting down all the body fat means you're actually a lot 'smaller' , so to speak, in real life. How are the energy levels?
I'm sure it's probably from the diet but I personally dig the low energy vibe of this video. You're a complete monster bro, keep it up and good luck with your competition!
I've tried so many exercises apart from fat grip workouts. As soon as I implemented this, my forearms exploded even after the first week. Thank you, man, your knowledge is so valuable.
The db wrist curl tip about having your legs pointing downwards is crazy. I also found that out after getting wrist pain from forcing myself to be parallel. I've also found for the reverse, meaning palms pointed down, shooting the direction of my legs/arms out a little wider helps as well
Watched this young man grow. Love his journey. Went from power lifting and having that stocky bear physique to a calistenic physique cut as fxck. Immpressive. Great job!!! Goes to show different styles of training will give different results.
Been watching you for years and you absolutely look insane these days. Also been using your triceps advice and they have grown after years of stubbornness. Can't wait to implement these tips especially pull-ups specialization.
You look amazing. alex. Been watching you for years and years and amazing to see your growth and consistency no only in your training and gains, but also in your TH-cam career
Bro your physique has massively gotten better and better over the years. Seriously I can’t overstate how awesome you look. Muscular development with mass, yet lean and cut with great strength. Mad props, serious goals…
Been waiting for this video for so long! I'm just entering my intermediate stage as a new lifter, and damn I could tell that my forearms were a TRUE limiting factor. Doing 70kgs RDL's for reps became hard on my forearms rather than my hamstrings! Also, doing 140kg DL became hard because the bar would slip out of my hands even though I had the power in my glutes and hamstrings to carry that weight up! Right now I'm adding 2-3 forearms isolation exercises on each of my workouts! Its important to say that these recover VERY VERY fast and therefore it's completely ok to destroy them every day (just like any arm muscle) I would also add that in my opinion, if you're not ADVANCED, and by advanced I mean super strong you should definitely drop the straps and the belt and focus on strengthening your forearms and core.
It's better to use straps or belt if needed. Working your grip and core on other movements that are designed for them is better. i only feel the need of using straps on RDL's right now, it's more confortable and i can focus on the movement better
Hey I haven't seen you in years and holy fuck, dude you've made amazing progress. Way to go man. And for anyone new to Alex, I can vouch for him in that he has great advice and knows what he's talking about.
Without enough strength for a pull up you won’t be able to pull yourself up at 240 lb. I’m 130lb and I can do about 20 pullups and I rarely train for them. If you start doing negatives, And maybe rows with enough weight for 4 ish reps you’ll be able to do pull-ups in no time. If I were to put on a 105 lb belt on I don’t think I’d be able to do anywhere near 20 or maybe not even one. A person who is 300lb and is able to do pull-ups are very impressive and the people with the bigger backs but are lean incorporate pull-ups with around 300 lb in combination with their body weight. I would have to do a 165lb weighted pull up while you’d have to do a 60lb weighted pull up. Just time, practice and progression
@@MF_PHANTOM Appreciate your insight. I'm SLOWLY getting there. By slowly, I couldn't even just hang on the bar for more than 1-2 seconds. I can now at least hang for 15-20 seconds. Now I know just hanging there is VERY different from actually doing a pull-up... but to me, it's progress.
I'm 30, spend the last 3.5 years getting in shape (losing 30 kg first year, I'm at 89 kg now, 189 cm). I spent the past 1 year focusing on calisthenics + weighted. I fell in love chins and pullups the easier it got over time. My god I've gained so much what feels like for free, especially forearms.
Alex seems so calm and cool in this video. It's like he's actually trying to sell me his lifestyle , I've said this before but he's getting better and better 😂😂it's so good !👌👌✨️
Damn dude, thought that thumbnail was photoshopped at first lol. Looking great Also, would love a video on oblique training. Most people want the v taper so there's very little out there about getting a thick chunky waist
Not sure if you’re into this, but I did battle ropes yesterday and my forearms are killing me. I do a lot of the other stuff you were saying about weighted pull-ups and even weighted bar hangs, but those battle ropes really worked me over.
Thank you, this is the first video that i see from you, next month will mark my 1 year in gym, and my worst feature was the small hands for someone who is 185cm without shoes. Now i see my small hands as a good thing
I find amazing that you incorporated Arm Wrestling related exercises. Happy to see it definitely recommending this video to my arm wrestling club. Thanks Alex
3 minutes to the video, I paused and went to check for how long I can hang. I held for 1:53 but I believe I can do close to 3 minutes, I just dropped to check the time on my watch cause it felt like a lot😁 Been doing calisthenics for 6 months now, Thanks to all the youtubers who inspired me including you 🤝
This is a great comprehensive video that provides excellent choices to grow your forearms, I would also add a workout using Captains of Crush grippers (or equivalent). And as mentioned, not using straps, when possible, for heavy lifts is great too.
You’ve gotten so much bigger since the last time I’ve seen you. Forearms are massive now dude. That’s how I came across you in the first place. You’ve come along way man and you still have so much potential left. Keep it up bro
It is highly questionable whether he is natural. Many so-called "natties" use at least TRT and believe that is still natural. No one can be trusted, not even Alex…😉
Hey Alex. I've been trying behind the neck OHP for the last few weeks. I've seen the fearmongering about them being awful for you. Sure, my lifts are about 15% weaker than normal OHP, but my shoulders feel fantastic and BTN pressing feels really difficult to cheat. The medial delt pumps are gnarly. I don't think I've ever seen you mention behind the neck movements before.
Every time you post it’s absolute quality. Amazing content, amazing advice, the way you speak and get your points across. One of the best naturals on yt by far
I think the fatgrip pullups + rope pullups are a great idea. With the overhand/neutral (on the rope, sort of) grip, you automatically use a lot of the brachioradialis, and with the fat grip, needing to squeeze, you train the 'other side', the flexor radialis. This means you train the two biggest forearm muscles, with 1 exercise. Quite smart indeed, never thought of it that way.
Thanks for checking up. I'm not doing too well bro, my energy is completely tanked and I have no drive to do anything. This is the worst I've ever felt in my life..
Absolutely. It’s funny how much you can learn from gymnasts and arm wrestlers when it comes to the world of bodybuilding or just building arms muscles overall.
I wish I found this channel and video earlier. I have body dysmorphia because of my forearms looking like bones and upper arms being big because I was just lifting weight more than doing calisthenics. It's gonna take months till I fix it but determination is everything. Thank you ❤️
Great form and fluid like motion. No rush, correct lock out and a smooth rep. Going slow like that and holding the rep helps bust into alot of muscles we can't usually get into with certain exercises. 5 correct reps can bring way better results rather than hammering out a quick set of 10 where speed is sought after.
When I saw you start with pull up I knew I was at the right place, I saw significant amount of improvement in my forearms during the time when I was learning to do pull ups.
Hey man. Great content. I do pullups for the last few years involving some angled thick bars. They are on a swing set, and i am tall enough to just grab them. They are about 3.5 - 4 in wide and i have been doing them on and off for nearly 4 years. The angle is super absurd, going up to a point and angling out nearly 70-75 degrees from the central point up top, with the top being nearly 10 feet from the ground. I am 6'4 and i have to say it gave me insane grip strength. I put on 10lbs and it become increasingly difficult to hold...but...at one point i did pull ups on 2 inch thick chains and held myself at the top for nearly 30 seconds, no gloves. It was because of the thick bar, angled pullups. You are giving some insanely good adivice and people need to listen !
Brooooo what the fuck? I remember watching you waaaaaaaaay back in the day and you pop up on my fy page again. You’ve changef so much and you look so much better
This video is a blessing that came at perfect timing! I will start training forearms for the 1st time in my life, as they limit all exercises that depend on grip strength. They are such a weak link that I recently even got tendinopathy in 2 wrist tendons due to regular stress and them being so weak that they can't handle it properly. I need to change this... once I heal and finish physiotherapy I'll be doing some direct forearm work to eradicate this weakness once and for all (maybe I'll be like you and turn my weakness into a strong point, that would be so cool)
Absolutely outstanding video! It’s highly comprehensive and super helpful. Truly amazing work. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Your advice is very valuable. I really appreciate it. 🙏
I don't think most people appreciate how impressive 5 one arm pullups with a fatgrip is.
Those who've even tried to hold on for time (one arm) would be surprised.
Yeah I was doing a double take right after he said it, five on a fat grip? Crazy
This is absolutely insane forearm strength.
Silly strong. I can't get out of the hole on a one arm. I just rotate like a marionette. Ordered fat grips yesterday. So then I may not even be able to marionette.
im impressed with 1 non fat grip. lmao
Lot of pullups
Fat grip pullups
Rope pullups
Neutral grip partial pull ups
Deadhangs
Hammer curl
Reverse curl
Weighted pull ups
Wrist curls
Don't forget the Rope Curls
I swear you’re looking better than 90% of roiders.Mad respect
Yeah, especially last couple of months been crazy visually
Yea calisthenics is great
Consistency plus time beats all!
@LAD LADLADLAD lmaooooo
@LAD LADLADLAD funniest thing i read all day
“Strap on destiny” is an insane nickname
"strap on" hehehehehe
I've been doing one set to failure of DB wrist curls after every single workout for 12+ years now and my forearms easily became my strongest bodypart, by far. It literally takes less than 60 seconds. Zero added fatigue. I rotate underhand, overhand, and 'hammer' curl type angle and always aim to get one more rep than last time. Slow and controlled, maximum contraction. My secret sauce: open up the palm and extend the fingers during underhand curls for maximum stretch. I love this.
I need to start doing that..
what do they measure around ?
Nice
We live in rough times, but it's also the Golden Era of Nuance in the bodybuilding community, so there's that to be thankful for
"Golden Era of Nuance" I love that
If only we can get that for other communities lmao. Amazing term though
Gen GEN
Golden age of self improvement
@@fatmunch6318 man i dunno about that
why you staring at me like that fam
y u calling people fam across the internet
lmao i've just thought the same
@@bigdogman1992 bcause yall family to him
Aight fam u can calm down now @@bigdogman1992
Being shredded will do that to you, pretty sure he is just trying to keep from fainting here
Bro you are looking absolutely insane recently. Really pushing the idea that long-term natty gains are significant and permanent.
Nattys are winning in 2023 ⚡️
With guys like GVS, Basement Bodybuilding, Sir NH and BOM constantly pushing themselves instead of getting demoralized and juicing, we’re finally seeing what natural potential really is.
you think he is natty still lol
@@hurpaderpp no doubt in my mind. To be fair: his footage is under top-tier lighting, he's always pumped and he's much leaner now (extremely vascular); I can see why he looks enhanced. But his physique is relatively similar to that of GVS, Sean Nalawanyj, Jeff Nippard (maybe debatable) and BOM, and you can see his gradual progress throughout the years as he began specializing. Unless he absolutely blows up in the next year, I think he's natural.
@@hurpaderpp raise your natural standards.
At 71 yrs old I've watched an incalculable number of workout/motivation videos . In the words of BB king , the thrill is gone. But this one was really outstanding. Efharisto poli Leonidi.
You have changed the game. I'm 46 and been working out since I was 14, I wish i could have seen what you've accomplished when I was a teenager. Real results over the long-term using mostly the basics.
Thank you so much, Justin!!
Not game flux and bad
wanted bigger forefarms, got gas lit for not being able to do pull ups, thanks Alex 😢
Long time viewer Alex, I have terrible forearms despite rock climbing and having a respectable deadlift. It's more common than you'd think because our leverages bias us to deadlift more and climb better bc having a longer reach and thus longer forearms gives you an advantage in both. Good to look at other approaches like yours! Love your content bro
I guess you just have to keep forcing harder positions. If not via reach, it must be through thicker implements. Notice how I didn't mention deadlifts in this video. Many elite pullers have sticks for forearms.
Fat grips for everything and your forearms are guaranteed to grow. As someone with relatively small hands, it’s pretty much like I’m using fat grips and my forearms are huge.
@@ExternusArmy Small dick beaters syndrome can be a pain sometimes. Fatgrips are badass though. John Meadows and I believe Eric Bugenhagen are pretty big proponents and look at those guys.
@@AlexLeonidas Hi bro! U look great for a natty athlete! Your neck size has improved greatly over the years! Thicker at the bottom part, at the traps and chest area. Straight and solid to the chin. I need to know your neck exercises, bro. Im above 40yrs old, and a strong neck will improve posture and resistance to neck injuries.
Does supinated grip offer a similar benefit?
How crazy. I lost your channel about 6 years ago after a minoxidil beard video. I tried it and it works. Anyway, glad to see you're still at it.
During covid the only bar I had available was my childhood swingset (very thick bar), built up to 3x18 bodyweight pull ups, only muscles that improved over covid were my forearms and lats
Dude that's actually awesome!!!
How funny, I’ve been doing pull-ups outside on an old swing set too. I feel oddly comfortable with the grip on the bar. Definite noticeable difference from smaller bars. Forearms and grip strength have come with the job and I’m noticing the payoff doing pull ups.
How man times a week were you doing pullups?
@@crazy10bears twice
Bros looking through me
😂😂
He tortured himself to get dick skin shredded that’s why 😂
Fr😂
Alex, I've been watching your channel on and off for about 5 years and I gotta say you've never looked better. I'm genuinely amazed how you keep getting better despite already having reached elite status for several years. I hope the motivation never wanes. Keep up motivating the natties like me.
The answer is 💉💉. And don't even try to say he's natty cuz he weighs 170 and doesn't look too big
My pull up bar only has a fat grip. At first, I hated it but now I realize it was a blessing in disguise. Love the forearm gains that came with it.
dude it happened to me and had the same reaction like this is hard and then like im getting really strong on grips by this, its like cheating haha
I never had a pull up bar I did my weighted pull ups on a ledge. Gave me some forearm gains and grip strength but nowhere near as good as people with thicker wrists would get
@@kobab4270 really, its weird how some things work for some people but not for others
@@kobab4270 I fkin hate my 15cm wrists😂
Oh ok you just helped me bruh because thats what i was just thinking
Man bro you got me pumped up. I’m gonna work on my pull ups for sure! At 6’1 I was told my limbs will be smaller no matter what but I’m gonna take YOUR solid advice and apply this. Formerly 350 lbs now 250 and still going.
The quality of your videos has been skyrocketing lately, my man! Keep up the good work!
Thank you brother, I'm trying! Even more big quality upgrades coming soon, stay tuned :)
Agree. Every one is really good.
what a journey you've had dude. From yoke to swole to lean to shredded, testing different techniques and so on....been following your achievement for...10 years now? damn. It's like watching your life progress. Godspeed dude
Great dedication, and great goals/work towards a career and dream.
Alphadestiny has been truly one of the keystones of the space. Thanks Alex!
Alex, you're really bringing a lot of hope to me. I remember watching you when I was 14; you were who got me into training neck. I'm 20 now and smaller than when I was 15 because tore my rotator cuff years ago. Now that I'm coming back, it's extremely refreshing to see someone still going hard. Year after year you look better. Guys like Omar kinda went away, but you stay. I'm hoping to come back and to make progress long term like you.
I believe in you. You got this
Time to rebuild brother.
Been doing pull ups for a while now. I’m 270 lbs and can do about 15 pull-ups and have insane forearms and a huge back. Dude definitely knows what he’s talking about!
270 and 15 pullups is absolutely insane. I am 165lbs and would consider myself kinda jacked rock climber, I only do 15 wide grip pullups raw lol
at my peak i could do 12 with a 45lb plate at around 170bw, 15 at 270 is insane, elite level for sure
Bro that's INCREDIBLE at ur weight!🗿
That's awesome man. I weigh 200 lbs and always use my weight as an excuse for my terrible pull-ups.
It is interesting that the first exercise you mentioned was pullups. I have a 135lb chin-up and neutral grip pullup for 3-5 reps, but my regular pull-up numbers were significantly weaker than those two variations. I've taken the last several months focusing more on my pullups and one arm pullups and have noticed a SIGNIFICANT increase in the size of my forearms.
Now that's what I'm talking about!! Beast absolute strength, working on your weaker overhand position, then GETTING THE FOREARM MASS GAINS!
@@AlexLeonidas btw those hang for 1 minute challenges are done on a ROTATING bar, its not just straight grip
Bro must have the world's most overdeveloped biceps
Alex, you have probably the best natty physique on youtube. I have been following your content for the past 5 years and its crazy how far you have come!
lol....
It must be a sign that both you and NH published quality forearm content around the same time
The Noble Natty Gods are commanding us to create specific content!
What is NH? I want any content on forearms I can get! Thanks
@@lawdog369 Natural Hypertrophy. Great channel
@@sendwagon thanks bro. I appreciate it. Love good resources
Outer extremities (think i spelled that right) are absolutely very underestimated, big forearms will make you look bigger than having big biceps, you'll never look like you have small legs if your calves are big, you can be small and have a thick neck which makes you look bigger and more powerful as a whole, you can be skinny, but if you have big shoulders you still will look like you have a big and aesthetic physique, in my opinion, forearms, calves, neck and shoulders are arguably the most important parts in a physique, the little gains in those outer extremities go a far longer way than the bigger muscles of the body.
Agree 100%
Good stuff 💯
Yup, they make you look big with a shirt on.
Don’t forget traps as well
Bruh you're in insane shape - hats off to you
Just visually! Physically, this is my worst fitness shape ever. But thank you.
@@AlexLeonidas that's why I have mad respect for people who compete - not everyone can do it
@@AlexLeonidas You look crazy on camera, and you will absolutely smash the competition show, but.. I bet cutting down all the body fat means you're actually a lot 'smaller' , so to speak, in real life. How are the energy levels?
Love the way you kept it real and said the rest of the video isn't as important as this... Just do your pull ups.
I'm sure it's probably from the diet but I personally dig the low energy vibe of this video. You're a complete monster bro, keep it up and good luck with your competition!
I've tried so many exercises apart from fat grip workouts. As soon as I implemented this, my forearms exploded even after the first week. Thank you, man, your knowledge is so valuable.
The db wrist curl tip about having your legs pointing downwards is crazy. I also found that out after getting wrist pain from forcing myself to be parallel. I've also found for the reverse, meaning palms pointed down, shooting the direction of my legs/arms out a little wider helps as well
Such a subtle angle change that MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE! Even standing feels awesome for peak contraction.
Standing only aggravates my forearm extensors though. Parallel or close to is the only technique I can actually do.@@AlexLeonidas
Watched this young man grow. Love his journey. Went from power lifting and having that stocky bear physique to a calistenic physique cut as fxck. Immpressive. Great job!!!
Goes to show different styles of training will give different results.
Been watching you for years and you absolutely look insane these days. Also been using your triceps advice and they have grown after years of stubbornness. Can't wait to implement these tips especially pull-ups specialization.
I have never seen natty forearms like this, bro you’re incredible
As an armwrestler, I love this video. Exceptional work, Alex!
This is masterclass dude. Your channel is pure gold. As a Judo guy,thanks for better grip .
You look amazing. alex. Been watching you for years and years and amazing to see your growth and consistency no only in your training and gains, but also in your TH-cam career
Bro your physique has massively gotten better and better over the years. Seriously I can’t overstate how awesome you look. Muscular development with mass, yet lean and cut with great strength. Mad props, serious goals…
I don’t usually comment but, I have to say I love your direct and clear explanation.
Nice and slow and easy to digest your sentences.
Been waiting for this video for so long!
I'm just entering my intermediate stage as a new lifter, and damn I could tell that my forearms were a TRUE limiting factor.
Doing 70kgs RDL's for reps became hard on my forearms rather than my hamstrings! Also, doing 140kg DL became hard because the bar would slip out of my hands even though I had the power in my glutes and hamstrings to carry that weight up!
Right now I'm adding 2-3 forearms isolation exercises on each of my workouts! Its important to say that these recover VERY VERY fast and therefore it's completely ok to destroy them every day (just like any arm muscle)
I would also add that in my opinion, if you're not ADVANCED, and by advanced I mean super strong you should definitely drop the straps and the belt and focus on strengthening your forearms and core.
It's better to use straps or belt if needed. Working your grip and core on other movements that are designed for them is better. i only feel the need of using straps on RDL's right now, it's more confortable and i can focus on the movement better
Hey I haven't seen you in years and holy fuck, dude you've made amazing progress. Way to go man.
And for anyone new to Alex, I can vouch for him in that he has great advice and knows what he's talking about.
I'm a 240lb fat-ass, and can't even do a single pull-up. Randomly found this video. Just being honest.
Without enough strength for a pull up you won’t be able to pull yourself up at 240 lb. I’m 130lb and I can do about 20 pullups and I rarely train for them. If you start doing negatives, And maybe rows with enough weight for 4 ish reps you’ll be able to do pull-ups in no time. If I were to put on a 105 lb belt on I don’t think I’d be able to do anywhere near 20 or maybe not even one. A person who is 300lb and is able to do pull-ups are very impressive and the people with the bigger backs but are lean incorporate pull-ups with around 300 lb in combination with their body weight. I would have to do a 165lb weighted pull up while you’d have to do a 60lb weighted pull up. Just time, practice and progression
Just know your weight is really a factor and it will be impressive when you do a pull up and you will be able to with progression.
@@MF_PHANTOM Appreciate your insight. I'm SLOWLY getting there. By slowly, I couldn't even just hang on the bar for more than 1-2 seconds. I can now at least hang for 15-20 seconds. Now I know just hanging there is VERY different from actually doing a pull-up... but to me, it's progress.
I was too, now I can do 10😅let’s go bro
Watching you over the last 10 years or so is really something to have witnessed! You're an inspiration son!
I'm 30, spend the last 3.5 years getting in shape (losing 30 kg first year, I'm at 89 kg now, 189 cm). I spent the past 1 year focusing on calisthenics + weighted. I fell in love chins and pullups the easier it got over time. My god I've gained so much what feels like for free, especially forearms.
Been watching you since 2017, this is the best you have ever looked you don't even look like the same person, bro is majestic
Can you believe that people used to have to grow their forearms without videos like this? We are truly blessed to live in this age of the internet.
Excellent video Alex! I appreciate how you go into depth on a variety of different movements and explain the benefits of each 👍
I'm happy you appreciate it, Jonah!
Alex seems so calm and cool in this video. It's like he's actually trying to sell me his lifestyle , I've said this before but he's getting better and better 😂😂it's so good !👌👌✨️
You look incredible. What a journey you have been on.
April 29 is the big day, stay tuned!!
Guy..i tried your back method..trust me my wings poped out within 2months💯👌🏾👍..much respect. Can't wait to improve my forearms too
Hell yeah man!!!!! Forearms are next, comes with the pullup package 💯
Damn dude, thought that thumbnail was photoshopped at first lol. Looking great
Also, would love a video on oblique training. Most people want the v taper so there's very little out there about getting a thick chunky waist
Hadn’t watched this channel in years because of the algorithm. Glad I found you again.
Not sure if you’re into this, but I did battle ropes yesterday and my forearms are killing me. I do a lot of the other stuff you were saying about weighted pull-ups and even weighted bar hangs, but those battle ropes really worked me over.
Did the same thing a month ago, I get where you're coming from! Any explosive rope movement is money for forearms.
Mate these videos keep getting better 🤣🤣 keep it up Alex,Like the chill background music
Only just started the video. Armwrestling training is a great way to train forearms. I've gotten 16 inch forearms at 5ft8 181lbs doing it
Damn 16 inch forearms is huge, PERIOD. And for your stats, even more impressive. Arm wrestling ftw
@Alex Leonidas thanks man! I'm currently 2nd in my country and weight class. Hoping to get some international competition at my weight in the future
How often do you train forearms bro? Except table time
Came here for bigger forearms, pleasantly surprised by all the armwrestling references. Love to see the sport bein recognized.
Bro, pls more back videos. You back is immaculate.
Of course brotha, back is my favorite and best area! Many more vids on the way.
The jump cut right after he says “strap”😆
Alex, I feel like 0 RPE jelqing is a great way to grow forearms!
Thank you, this is the first video that i see from you, next month will mark my 1 year in gym, and my worst feature was the small hands for someone who is 185cm without shoes. Now i see my small hands as a good thing
I'll never forget the day you proved everyone wrong with that double overhand deadlift, bet you never got called strapondestiny after that haha
Proved my haters wrong so many times that they stopped coming at me years ago. They ended up being the real clowns.
OG watcher here(under many different names) and I remember that whole thing like it was yesterday it was epic 💪😁
Your video production skills have significantly improved. Inspiring!
If you guys want to have pop eye arms become a constructed or craftsman and you even earn money while training.
I find amazing that you incorporated Arm Wrestling related exercises. Happy to see it definitely recommending this video to my arm wrestling club. Thanks Alex
My personal favorite is the wrist roller. Also, a great one, the strict reverse barbell curl with fat gripz.
The wrist roller is damn good when the shoulder doesn't limit you!
@@AlexLeonidas When you say that, are you referring to when people do it with their arms extended like they’re doing a front raise?
@@Vnov93 which way do you do it? I've tried resting my elbows/forearm on a ledge, it works pretty good, takes pressure off shoulders
@@jdaza1987 You talking about rollers ?
3 minutes to the video, I paused and went to check for how long I can hang. I held for 1:53 but I believe I can do close to 3 minutes, I just dropped to check the time on my watch cause it felt like a lot😁
Been doing calisthenics for 6 months now, Thanks to all the youtubers who inspired me including you 🤝
This is a great comprehensive video that provides excellent choices to grow your forearms, I would also add a workout using Captains of Crush grippers (or equivalent). And as mentioned, not using straps, when possible, for heavy lifts is great too.
spot on
Dude, 70lb dumbbell curls? WTH! 😳
killer workout
are you single honeyko?
time to get swole!
You’ve gotten so much bigger since the last time I’ve seen you. Forearms are massive now dude. That’s how I came across you in the first place. You’ve come along way man and you still have so much potential left. Keep it up bro
It is highly questionable whether he is natural. Many so-called "natties" use at least TRT and believe that is still natural. No one can be trusted, not even Alex…😉
Hey Alex. I've been trying behind the neck OHP for the last few weeks. I've seen the fearmongering about them being awful for you. Sure, my lifts are about 15% weaker than normal OHP, but my shoulders feel fantastic and BTN pressing feels really difficult to cheat. The medial delt pumps are gnarly. I don't think I've ever seen you mention behind the neck movements before.
Every time you post it’s absolute quality. Amazing content, amazing advice, the way you speak and get your points across. One of the best naturals on yt by far
Thank you Rory, that means a lot!
I been following since around 2018 and this is the healthiest and leanest ive ever seen you. all attributed to being natural. amazing.
Why did you wink at 4:02?
Great info Alex, haven't seen your videos in a minute but you looking solid that muscle maturity come through
I think the fatgrip pullups + rope pullups are a great idea. With the overhand/neutral (on the rope, sort of) grip, you automatically use a lot of the brachioradialis, and with the fat grip, needing to squeeze, you train the 'other side', the flexor radialis. This means you train the two biggest forearm muscles, with 1 exercise. Quite smart indeed, never thought of it that way.
Insane definition in your back bro. Well done. Cheers
Genuis. Couldn’t explained it better. Looking forward for grip videos (Open hand, Pinch, Crush)
You're only as strong as your weakest link.
looking beast mr Tate
My forearms are bigger than Tate
@@AlexLeonidas facts sirr💯
Best explanation for brachio I've heard
this can be done by any Frodo. Show me how to do it when you're 6'2" or 6.2" tall.
I started doing pull ups over the last 5 months and my forearms have exploded more than they ever have!
Alex u create the best content. So grateful man. U look phenomenal man. Anatomy textbook
Bro you good?
Thanks for checking up. I'm not doing too well bro, my energy is completely tanked and I have no drive to do anything. This is the worst I've ever felt in my life..
Absolutely. It’s funny how much you can learn from gymnasts and arm wrestlers when it comes to the world of bodybuilding or just building arms muscles overall.
I wish I found this channel and video earlier. I have body dysmorphia because of my forearms looking like bones and upper arms being big because I was just lifting weight more than doing calisthenics. It's gonna take months till I fix it but determination is everything. Thank you ❤️
I really appreciate you mentioning armwrestling in your video!! Means alot to us!!
Great form and fluid like motion. No rush, correct lock out and a smooth rep. Going slow like that and holding the rep helps bust into alot of muscles we can't usually get into with certain exercises. 5 correct reps can bring way better results rather than hammering out a quick set of 10 where speed is sought after.
When I saw you start with pull up I knew I was at the right place, I saw significant amount of improvement in my forearms during the time when I was learning to do pull ups.
this is gotta be the best natural physique I’ve ever seen and known for sure is natural
Surprised you didn't include wrist roller. The forearm pump from wrist rollers is always insane for me.
Hey man. Great content. I do pullups for the last few years involving some angled thick bars. They are on a swing set, and i am tall enough to just grab them. They are about 3.5 - 4 in wide and i have been doing them on and off for nearly 4 years. The angle is super absurd, going up to a point and angling out nearly 70-75 degrees from the central point up top, with the top being nearly 10 feet from the ground. I am 6'4 and i have to say it gave me insane grip strength. I put on 10lbs and it become increasingly difficult to hold...but...at one point i did pull ups on 2 inch thick chains and held myself at the top for nearly 30 seconds, no gloves. It was because of the thick bar, angled pullups. You are giving some insanely good adivice and people need to listen !
One of the best workout videos Ive ever watched on TH-cam....
Brooooo what the fuck? I remember watching you waaaaaaaaay back in the day and you pop up on my fy page again. You’ve changef so much and you look so much better
I haven’t seen this man in a while. WTF happened to you son? Stacked!
Man you look great plus you show perfectly how to do the exercises in a slow motion sets .🎉🎉🎉
Your physique is crazy man. Keep up the great work
This video is a blessing that came at perfect timing! I will start training forearms for the 1st time in my life, as they limit all exercises that depend on grip strength. They are such a weak link that I recently even got tendinopathy in 2 wrist tendons due to regular stress and them being so weak that they can't handle it properly. I need to change this... once I heal and finish physiotherapy I'll be doing some direct forearm work to eradicate this weakness once and for all (maybe I'll be like you and turn my weakness into a strong point, that would be so cool)
How is it going? I have weak wrists and its holding me back on some lifts.
Absolutely outstanding video! It’s highly comprehensive and super helpful. Truly amazing work. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Your advice is very valuable. I really appreciate it. 🙏
Bro. You've turned into a saiyan. Genuinely, you look INSANE.
Great content. Can't wait to apply some of these tips. Thanks!!