Valeo Forearm Exerciser
The Valeo Forearm Exerciser is the perfect solution to strengthen your forearms and wrists and is ideal for sport-specific strength training. The adjustable padded stabilizer works for regular or reverse wrist curls and the molded plastic handle assures a secure grip. The heavy-duty steel spring with soft foam padding protects your forearm during the most strenuous workout. About Valeo Valeo introduced its very first product–the original Classic Belt–in 1988. Today, the company builds on that solid reputation by continuing to develop and deliver products of uncompromising quality and value. Valeo offers an extensive line of both fitness and workplace safety accessories to help you perform your best. From back supports to jump ropes, Valeo is your source for all of your wellness needs.
Strengthens forearm and wrist and is ideal for sport-specific strength training. Adjustable padded stabilizer for regular or reverse wrist curls and a molded plastic…
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I’ve just got the exerciser and used it a couple times. I was surprised how the equipment is designed to be used, I thought it was used by squezzing your hand and finger; it is actually design to be used by bending your wrist back and forth. Pros: My forearms are sore a day after I used it, so I guess it’s working. Cons: The bar coming around the arm is a bit painful. Maybe those with more meat on the arm wont feel it as much as I do. I just feel the strap agaist the bone.
This device replicates, in a less stressful manner in my opinion, dumbbell wrist curls and wrist extensions. While it may not provide the pure strength gains dumbbells do, it is a good way to hit the same muscles in a less stressful manner. There have been occasions over the years, after hurting my elbow or wrist for whatever reason, that dumbbell wrist curls and extensions have caused pain trying to do. In fact I got this Valeo product for that very reason. I was immediately able to use it without pain. People with tendonitis know what I am talking about qhen I say it does not take much to aggravate it, and once it’s back, it makes lfe miserable. With this Valeo device you can still work your forearms/grip strength, yet do so within your game and pain-free. I have been very, very happy with this product.
Purchased this on Amazon and recieved it last week. Arrived on time and in good condition. As one reviewer said it did not arrive with any instructions for use or any directions for washing and/or maintaining it, however, anyone who’s used a forearm exerciser like this before and/or works out a decent amount wouldn’t need them so that’s not a problem for me.
As another reviewer pointed out, the strap that comes across your arm providing the resistance for the exercise is a bit painful to use. I have fairly meaty arms and I think the other guy’s gripe was that he had pretty thin, bony arms. The strap does cut into your arm a fair amount and after a few minutes it does start to hurt. Not to the point of real pain so much as discomfort but I feel like the design could have been a little better in this regard. Although as inexpensive as it is, what can you really expect? You get what you pay for.
After having used it for about a week I obviously have not put in enough time to say if it’s working or not, there’s no visible effect just yet. My forearms feel like they’re getting a workout when I’m done using it but I don’t have that “sore, feel the burn” kind of feeling the next day like I do when I work out with more conventional weight-training machines.
I give three stars because it’s sort of a cheap piece of plastic, there’s not a whole lot of room for adjusting and there’s no way to increase/decrease the resistance level. Also the discomfort factor with the strap. But again, you get what you pay for and it’s inexpensive, compact, and if it does what it says it does then it’s a decent enough alternative to machines that cost twice as much or more. If in a month I see a noticeable difference in my forearm and wrist strength, and/or an aesthetic difference I’ll ammend my review to reflect that.
For now though it seems like a decent enough product and worth a look for anyone in the market for a forearm exerciser.
UPDATE: A few weeks later (almost a month) and I definitely see and feel a difference in my forearms. The muscles are growing so the product definitely does work and I’m actually starting to see a little vein poppage in my right forearm. I asked my personal trainer friend if he thought the product had any merit and he told me, quote: “It won’t do anything you couldn’t do with free weights but considering the price its not a bad piece of equipment.” My critique that there’s a little bit of pain involved with the rubbing of the crossbar remains but it’s negligable. And honestly I don’t feel as though my wrists are getting any benefit from it but so far as my forearms are concerned it does appear to be working.