Target Muscle

    Forearms

    Equipment

    Machine

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Gripper Hands

    The gripper hands exercise targets the forearms using a machine. It involves gripping and squeezing the handles to strengthen the forearm muscles, with secondary activation of the bicep and tricep.

    Also Works

    BicepsTriceps

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Adjust the seat height and grip the handles of the machine.

    2. 2

      Keep your back straight and your feet flat on the ground.

    3. 3

      Exhale and squeeze the handles, contracting your forearms.

    4. 4

      Hold the contraction for a second, then slowly release and return to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Squeeze the handles in a slow, controlled manner rather than slamming them shut for maximum forearm activation.
    • Hold the fully squeezed position for 1-2 seconds on each rep to increase time under tension.
    • Keep your wrist in a neutral position throughout to avoid wrist strain and ensure the forearms do the work.

    Common Mistakes

    • Using fast, jerky reps that rely on momentum rather than muscular contraction, reducing the strength-building benefit.
    • Gripping only with the fingers rather than engaging the entire hand and forearm musculature.
    • Neglecting the eccentric (opening) phase by letting the handles spring back open instead of controlling the release.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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