Customer Reviews

Iron Arms - Get Strong, Powerful Forearms...Fast!

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I rock climb every other day and needed a product to work the top of my forearms in order to stave off tendinitis. The iron arms works quite well for this purpose but the device could use some upgrades. Firstly, it would be ideal to have the starting positions of the spokes horizontally placed rather than being oblique. Perhaps the position could be adjustable? Secondly, it seems like it would be simple to make them variable resistance. Aside from those minor gripes I'm glad I bought it and would so far recommend it.

Most wrist exercisers work on the major flexor/extendor muscle groups of the wrist. This works on the pronator/supinator movements. The construction is of hard plastic with a spring on each side for resistance. I find the resistance to be a bit much. My wrists are not my strong point, however, and others may feel differently. The torque on my wrist does cause excessive pain and soreness afterwards. I'm not sure the wrist is supposed to be torqued that way. The supination (rotating your palm up) function also works the biceps well. It's an often neglected biceps movement. Overall, I find the device useful, but if you'd want to use it with another device for the flexor/extendor muscle group.

If you lift weights, you know that it's a pain to get a good forearm workout, especially at home. This thing is really convenient and lets you work both your flexor and extensor muscles, even while sitting down and watching tv. Absolutely the best forearm workout device I've ever used.

Okay I've used the IRON ARMS for about 3 weeks now. #1 my forearms seem to stay kinda pumped and firm a on a regular basis. I also am noticing a major peeking occurring in my forearms. I'm pleased with it by a mile. It would be a serious pain in the butt to try to create a workout tool that can work all the same muscles. For its painless $20.00 price tag you'll be shocked how much side benefits you get! Stronger wrist and forearms mean less pain in elbows while bench pressing among other things! Strong forearms lead to more power. Strong wrist lead to better control! Great product simple design... quick results!

Decent supplemental tool overall, especially for the price. It allows you to work a range of motion that is difficult to achieve with weights especially because of the progressive resistance. With these rings, the resistance becomes greater the farther you go into the motion. If a similar motion were to be simulated with weights the opposite effect would happen (not as effective).

Some of the users on here have reported about wrist pain. This can happen if you use it off axis. Try to hold the"rings" infront of you so that your hands are in as neutral a position as possible. Any pain that was experienced will go away. Also, I experienced some pain in my elbows at first until I figured out it was best to lock my upper arms to my body and bend my arms at a 90 degree angle so that my forearms are parallel to the floor.

This thing really works your forearms. Also, I was having elbow problems after bench pressing, and using this helped to work out the issue. I would buy this again.

Okay, I'm confused by the confusion expressed in other comments here. The PURPOSE of an exercise device is to start out with it giving you trouble in the sense that it is SUPPOSED to be a challenge. If you go to the actual OnTel site where these are sold you will discover that they come in 3 different power ranges. You BEGIN wherever you are and progressively and incrementally improve over time. This device allows for that, whether you are a 105 lb woman or a 300 lb gorilla. When I started I began with the standard model with the red handles. After some time working with it I "bottomed out" the springs - not right away, but after progressively and incrementally challenging myself against this device. I then graduated to the "Intermediate" device with the blue hand grips - which made me feel like a beginner all over again. I am progressing toward "bottoming out" the spring on the Intermediate device now and will soon be purchasing the "Advanced" device - which is as it should be in the world of progressive muscular enhancement. The point is, you start wherever you start, if that is straining against the handle without even budging the spring, so be it! That is where you start. After time and effort, with proper rest and nutrition, the spring will begin to move as you strain against it. Keep it up and the spring will move more and more, again and again. This device exercises what are called the "pronator" and "supinator" or rotating muscles of the forearm and wrist BETTER than anything I have seen for ten TIMES the money. I also own a $275.00 "JackHammer" exercise device which does an awesome job on the "flexor" or gripping/squeezing muscles of the forearm and wrist. I still haven't really found anything that conveniently exercises the "extensor" muscles but, to a degree, they seem to follow as the other muscles of the forearm, wrist and hand improve so I'm not to worried about it at this point.
In short, this is an AWESOME little device that does an AMAZING job if YOU make the effort at a price that SHAMES most of the exercise device marketplace. Personally, I highly recommend it.
I feel sorry for the man who ordered a device which flew apart in his son's hands. I wonder if possibly he received a "knockoff". Both of my devices have been well put together and have continued to function as designed with no design flaws manifesting whatsoever in spite of frequent and arduous use.

Very good product. It really gives your arms an intense workout in a short amount of time. I would recommend it.

This thing rocks! After just three days of using this casually, I started to see my forearms get bigger. You see your forearm muscles flex as you do the excersises so there's no way it can't work.

I love it because I can use this sitting down while I watch TV so there's never an excuse to skip a day. I would highly recommend Iron Arms!!!

If done correctly this thing will smoke your forearms. I like it for the fact you can do this work out almost anywhere anytime.