Scott Styles Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Saw this one in my google ads today, I thought it was hilarious: http://www.monsterbars.com/forearm_bar_006.htm "If you are currently using the barbell method, rolling up a weighted rope, using a tension controlled device or dumbells to develop your forearms your working with 50-60% efficiency." I'd love to know more about this "barbell method". And somehow that demo pic just makes me feel like the forearm bar would make me more manly. I just can't quite get my hands wrapped around why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 This one's even better: http://www.monsterbars.com/forearm_bar_008.htm hahahahahhaaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggymountainmuscle Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Well I've just put that on top of my "shit I don't need" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekx Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 OMG...that's like something off "the Onion" or something. Look at that guys arms in the first picture! And the funny thing is...I would put money on the fact that he can't even crush a COC#1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33wes Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I believe the bicep curl video is a new addition to that site. It doesn't appear to drastically different than an easy-curl bar, and I'm sure that most of us would require a lot more weight than the guy in the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darco Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) I still think their moster bar is the shit ! Monster Bar Looks like a big piece of clutter to jam up 1/4 of my weight room. Edited September 2, 2005 by Darco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33wes Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Looks like it would break in half in you put any serious weight on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Moose Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) Personally I think it could be valuable tool to add some variety to my workouts. It might work OK. I don't like to trash talk ANY equipment unless I've tried it myself so I KNOW it's crap. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's GODs gift to forearm/grip trainees but if you haven't had a go yourself...... I might make one to see how it works. Edit. I'm talking about the forearm bar NOT the Monster bar!! Claes Edited September 2, 2005 by Mr.Moose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 Oh, I'm not trashing the equipment. It looks like an easy bar with the weight loaded in the middle. Using a pulley attached to a ez bar style handle would probably be better, but whatever. I'm sure it's fine. What's funny is the phalic symbolism of the advertising. It's like whoever made the website took marketing 101 then decided they knew all there is to know about making ad copy. Seriously, who is going to stand around in a public gym using a piece of equipment like in that second link? It's like scene out of Austin Powers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Oh, I'm not trashing the equipment. It looks like an easy bar with the weight loaded in the middle. Using a pulley attached to a ez bar style handle would probably be better, but whatever. I'm sure it's fine. ← So what's the difference between that thing and the FORMULATOR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 I'm pretty sure when you do reverse wrist curls with that thing your thumbs are still bearing the brunt of the force from the weight. The big selling point for the formulator is that it enables you to bear the load on the back of your hand, removing the fingers as a weak point when training the wrist extensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 The big selling point for the formulator is that it enables you to bear the load on the back of your hand, removing the fingers as a weak point when training the wrist extensors. ← Scott, I have now seen video of both pieces of equipment (thanks to Wanna), and now I understand what the big deal is. I see a FORMULATOR coming to me in the near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunny Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Look at the upright row on the Amp bar page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPaulFromCityHall Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 has anyone ever tried this bar? (the forearm bar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrymk Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I made my own forearm bar with a minor modification or two. I like it. Moderator edit: Edited for link giving instructions to makeing knockoffs of unique equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I wouldn't knock it without at least giving it a try. Just looking at it - it has angled handles that should take some stress off your wrists and elbows - it has an extended angled weight bar to keep leverage somewhat constant - it really doesn't "look" that bad to me. Inovation is a good thing at times and for every big hit - there will be quite a few less than hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPaulFromCityHall Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I made my own forearm bar with a minor modification or two. I like it.Moderator edit: Edited for link giving instructions to makeing knockoffs of unique equipment. where do you feel it most? how does it compare to other forearm exercises? moderator, don't want to duplicate it--interested in buying it---i would like some actual(user) feed back first---despite the previous criticism of the implement---looks interesting-- ----quite ez to make ANY of these grip implements-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I made my own forearm bar with a minor modification or two. I like it. Moderator edit: Edited for link giving instructions to makeing knockoffs of unique equipment. where do you feel it most? how does it compare to other forearm exercises? moderator, don't want to duplicate it--interested in buying it---i would like some actual(user) feed back first---despite the previous criticism of the implement---looks interesting-- ----quite ez to make ANY of these grip implements-- The link was not necessarily edited out for this particular implement, but for other equipment shown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrymk Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) Well, as long as it wasn't my forearm bar that was the cause for edit I'll discuss it further. First, I made a minor but significant change. For the palms down (extensor exercise) position, mine is similar. But I put in a joint to change the angle for the palms up (flexor). I actually stood up and considered at what angle my hand/wrist was most comfortable when exercising. For palms down, I decided an inverted V was most comfortable. For palms up, a regular V. Thus my forearm bar looks like a flattened W, sort of like an EZ curl bar. I actually considered modifying an EZ curl bar but didn't have one at the time. I'll leave the exact angles out. Anyway, it is an effect similar to a barbell wrist curl but without the wrist strain. Sort of the difference between doing a straight bar curl and using an EZ curl bar curl. This allows me to really hit the forearm muscles. I've not used an actual formulator but an apparent difference is that the forearm bar (mine or the commercial one) requires grip to hold the bar. As I am interested in developing my grip I feel this is a good thing. If forearm exercise without grip limitations is what you're after then the formulator might be better. I apologize if my post violated forum rules. That was not my intent and I'll try to be more cognizant of this sort of thing in the future. Edited January 21, 2006 by perrymk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPaulFromCityHall Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 . Inovation is a good thing at times and for every big hit - there will be quite a few less than hits. .. nice to see someone being creative and inventive---- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I've welded up and cut apart more than one thing over the years to get it where I wanted it. I'm quite sure the Formulator, EZ curl bar, and probably every bench and machine we use today, all went thru more than one design change before they decided they had it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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