[ryanmalone43]

Anyone else have really sore brachialis/forearms after back days?.. most of my iron brothers dont seem to get this. I think its due to LOTS of sets on back days, taking most sets close to failure and never using straps, anyone here get really sore brachs/ forearms too..?

[lithium_09]

yeah it means either your forearms are disproportionately weak compared to the rest of your physique, or that you're overcompensating with them when you lift. I suspect its the second one, especially since you don't use straps. When training back imagine your arms as hooks that simply attach your lats to the weight, try to do as much of the movement as you can with your lats and really feel the lats working. Lighten up the weights for a bit so you can really get the hang of it. Also get some straps, that way you can really take your lats to failure without having to worry about your grip giving out first

[Viperspit]

Is it the muscle or the tendons? I get sore ass tendons in the forearms (half way up forearm to lower bicep area). Right from the first set on back day they have started lately. Think I may need a break or something. They only hurt on overhand grip exercises, i.e. chins, lat pulldowns, barbell rows, etc. When I curl, they are fine.

[Freak]

It is my tendon so I have not done any arm or back work for 5 days now. I want to get back at it but I do not want to injure myself and be out longer. I would rather be safe than be a badass and then be out for a few months.

[ryanmalone43]

Ive never had any problems with tendons except for when i polevaulted back in the day... its in both arms so i know its not related to this problem, and i dont think its too overstressed b/c i have no problem working my back muscles during the exercise, ive thought of investing in straps for lifts like shrugs but thats all really. its def not due to dp forearms though.... and grip does not give out, forearms and brachialis are just sore

[lineman28790]

I know my forearms were killer sore at work one day but the strange thing is I hadnt did any workouts or anything in like 3 days. But I mean I felt it hurting when I picked up the toaster rack which weighs like 5lbs