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3071

Forearms Machine

FOREARMS MACHINE

This machine helps perform the movement on a more stable path than a free variation. Set your position, choose a moderate load, and stay controlled through the full range.

Main targetControlled load
LevelBeginner - advanced
Best tempoSmooth, no jerking

What matters on this model

  • gym80 source: targets the forearms.
  • gym80 source: has a source-listed target muscle focus.
  • gym80 source: uses handles for a stable working position.

Why use it

Use the Forearms Machine for isolated arm work with the shoulder or elbow position fixed. Treat the listed adjustments as part of the exercise, not as optional details.

Muscles worked

  • Main load: Controlled load.
  • Stabilization: trunk muscles help hold position.
  • Should not hurt: joints or lower back. If they do, reduce load and check setup.

How to set up

  1. For the Forearms Machine, first check its source-listed detail: has a source-listed target muscle focus.
  2. Set the seat or pad so the elbow lines up with the working axis.
  3. Hold the handles without bending the wrists back.
  4. Keep the upper arms or forearms against the support when provided.
  5. Choose a load that does not require body swing.

How to perform

  1. On the Forearms Machine, move smoothly through this model's working path.
  2. Keep the elbows in the intended position.
  3. Pause briefly at the end without hitting the stop.
  4. Return slowly while keeping tension in the target muscle.

Common mistakes

  • Letting the elbows slide away from the pad.
  • Breaking the wrists under load.
  • Swinging the body instead of using the arms.
  • Dropping the weight too fast.
  • Ignoring this model-specific detail: has a source-listed target muscle focus.

Technique video

Sources: gym80.de product page for 3071; gym80.de image saved locally; video embedded from the original YouTube source. PDF data: page 23, printed page 21.
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