Arm Pump

8/17/2015 10:15pm
If you can get one of the many pro riders who "endorse" this to come into this thread and back up your claims, I will buy...
If you can get one of the many pro riders who "endorse" this to come into this thread and back up your claims, I will buy one of these 4arm deals for everyone in this thread. I pump up a bit, be nice to do away with it...I suppose.
Instagram them @Mattgoerke, @therickyjohnson @axellhodges - Marty wouldn't get on a forum like this if I paid him.


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8/17/2015 10:17pm Edited Date/Time 8/17/2015 10:31pm
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Outside of any potential spam, i'd also suggest Chad doesn't get arm pump because of how far forward he keeps his body and knees and how...
Outside of any potential spam, i'd also suggest Chad doesn't get arm pump because of how far forward he keeps his body and knees and how hard he grips the bike with his legs. A few of his mechanics have said he trashes the sides of his bike too...

Mike Brown has had arm pump issues forever and rides really far back, always pulling on his arms. And for any tall dudes, if you're like me, as soon as my knees got way above the seat, that fucked my arm pump situation up also.
That is good knowledge and for sure is one way to eliminate arm pump if your anatomy will allow it. Riding style, fitness and technique are great ways to help with arm pump. The fact is, it won't work for everyone. I have worked on Chad several times, however never on his arms. He just doesn't have any issues with them.
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8/17/2015 10:21pm
I have read many good comments on arm pump and potential answers, however considering arm pump is 100% related to the anatomy, there is no one...
I have read many good comments on arm pump and potential answers, however considering arm pump is 100% related to the anatomy, there is no one answer for everyone. First understand, arm pump isn't a blood flow issue, it is a blood containment issue. Here is the answer. Some riders never get arm pump. Some do, but can train their way out of it and some can't seem to do anything about it. Some of the best riders in the world get chronic arm pump. The reason? The fascia surrounding the forearm flexor bundle muscles is tighter on some people than it is on others. Take Chad Reed, a rider I have worked with on several occasions. Chad has never got arm pump. This is a testament to his anatomy. His fascia isn't as constricting as those who get arm pump, but can train their way out of it. For the people who have such tight fascia that they can't train their way out of it, they need a fascial release. Surgery is an option, as the fascia is cut allowing for the blood to flow into the muscles without constriction. The only issue with this surgery is it only lasts one season, then the pump is worse than it was before the surgery. The answer I choose to promote is a device called the 4Arm Strong. The 4Arm Strong is a self therapy device that expands the fascia allowing for the forearm flexor bundle muscles to contain the blood generated by the energy it requires to twist the throttle and pull on the handle bars, with less or no constriction. Riders all over the world as already using it. Matt Goerke just won the MX1 Canadian National Championship with the help of a 4Arm Strong. Something the MX world should see www.4arm-strong.com
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Amazing how many assholes you find out there on these forums
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8/17/2015 10:23pm Edited Date/Time 8/17/2015 10:32pm
If you can get one of the many pro riders who "endorse" this to come into this thread and back up your claims, I will buy...
If you can get one of the many pro riders who "endorse" this to come into this thread and back up your claims, I will buy one of these 4arm deals for everyone in this thread. I pump up a bit, be nice to do away with it...I suppose.
Put a 4Arm Strong in the cart and use Rickyj100, Mattg100, Martys100 or Axellh100 and you will get a $100 discount.

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8/17/2015 10:30pm
If you can get one of the many pro riders who "endorse" this to come into this thread and back up your claims, I will buy...
If you can get one of the many pro riders who "endorse" this to come into this thread and back up your claims, I will buy one of these 4arm deals for everyone in this thread. I pump up a bit, be nice to do away with it...I suppose.
You may end up eating those words. If it is who it think it is, he isn't BS'ing with the name dropping.
8/17/2015 10:42pm
Amazing how many assholes you find out there on these forums
This site is filled with them. Unfortunately it's what makes Vital tick...

Keep it up, there's probably a few who good people who could benefit from your product.
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Chris Blose
I sent Chris his today
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I've been wt lifting for 20 years now. I run and bicycle on a regular basis. I'm not a pro athlete by any means, but with nationally established statistics on various exercise parameters, I test at the 99% level for guys my age (55). The point I'm trying to make is that I'm not a fat, out of shape couch potato. The problem is, whether I'm racing, riding, whatever, it makes no difference. After 3 laps on a MX track, my grip strength reduces to that of a 4 year old girl with a pink dress and a pretty ribbon in her hair. I have to slow WAY down (from my already slow pace), as I feel like the bars will come out of my hands at any second. my forearms are so tight it takes a minute or so of stretching to be able to extend my wrist back to 90 degrees after even a short ride. I don't think my arm strength is an issue - since you're a therapist, you're probably familiar with the Jaymar dynamometer. I easily test at 140lbs of grip strength. But after a few laps on a track, i probably couldn't manage 40.

I don't really get pain - just the weakness and occasional numbness. Pretty typical compartment syndrome in my opinion. I am seriously considering surgery, as I feel that's what I'll probably need. Could you please explain exactly how your instrument is supposed to stretch the fascia enough to make a difference? As we all know, fascia is very UN-elastic. That's why the surgeons cut it to relieve arm-pump. Don't get me wrong - Id love a far cheaper alternative - I'm just skeptical this will do as claimed. However I'm open to being educated, so please convince me!
thanks
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8/17/2015 10:56pm
Amazing how many assholes you find out there on these forums
This site is filled with them. Unfortunately it's what makes Vital tick... Keep it up, there's probably a few who good people who could benefit from...
This site is filled with them. Unfortunately it's what makes Vital tick...

Keep it up, there's probably a few who good people who could benefit from your product.
Thanks - There are just so many people that live to be offensive. I have plenty of venues to get the word out. I shipped two to Australia today. All of the riders I mentioned are planning on promoting it on social media. I just thought with so many people suffering from arm pump this would be well received on a forum like this. While I am thinking about it, let me tell you how I thought about inventing it.

I am ART certified. Every time I would do an ART protocol on the forearms of riders that were getting arm pump it would basically cure it for a couple weeks. Broc Tickle, Ken Roczen to name a couple were getting a lot out of my treatments. I opened the Rockwell Training facility with Johnny Louch and subsequently worked on all his riders. I traveled throughout the 2013 season with Kyle Cunningham as his personal therapist. Everyone loved the forearm treatment I gave them. The 4Arm Strong basically takes the place of me and my thumb. Someone can give them self the same treatment I gave them. It has been very powerful already. The riders that have used it already swear by it. I have never failed to see anyone not increase their grip strength immediately and significantly, which is a direct result of their forearm flexor bundle muscles moving with greater ease.
8/17/2015 11:05pm
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I've been wt lifting for 20 years now. I run and bicycle on a regular basis. I'm not a pro athlete by any means, but with...
I've been wt lifting for 20 years now. I run and bicycle on a regular basis. I'm not a pro athlete by any means, but with nationally established statistics on various exercise parameters, I test at the 99% level for guys my age (55). The point I'm trying to make is that I'm not a fat, out of shape couch potato. The problem is, whether I'm racing, riding, whatever, it makes no difference. After 3 laps on a MX track, my grip strength reduces to that of a 4 year old girl with a pink dress and a pretty ribbon in her hair. I have to slow WAY down (from my already slow pace), as I feel like the bars will come out of my hands at any second. my forearms are so tight it takes a minute or so of stretching to be able to extend my wrist back to 90 degrees after even a short ride. I don't think my arm strength is an issue - since you're a therapist, you're probably familiar with the Jaymar dynamometer. I easily test at 140lbs of grip strength. But after a few laps on a track, i probably couldn't manage 40.

I don't really get pain - just the weakness and occasional numbness. Pretty typical compartment syndrome in my opinion. I am seriously considering surgery, as I feel that's what I'll probably need. Could you please explain exactly how your instrument is supposed to stretch the fascia enough to make a difference? As we all know, fascia is very UN-elastic. That's why the surgeons cut it to relieve arm-pump. Don't get me wrong - Id love a far cheaper alternative - I'm just skeptical this will do as claimed. However I'm open to being educated, so please convince me!
thanks
You sound like someone with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome symptoms. If you've ever had collar bone/rib/clavicle injuries it's a possibility.
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8/17/2015 11:06pm
swatdoc wrote:
I've been wt lifting for 20 years now. I run and bicycle on a regular basis. I'm not a pro athlete by any means, but with...
I've been wt lifting for 20 years now. I run and bicycle on a regular basis. I'm not a pro athlete by any means, but with nationally established statistics on various exercise parameters, I test at the 99% level for guys my age (55). The point I'm trying to make is that I'm not a fat, out of shape couch potato. The problem is, whether I'm racing, riding, whatever, it makes no difference. After 3 laps on a MX track, my grip strength reduces to that of a 4 year old girl with a pink dress and a pretty ribbon in her hair. I have to slow WAY down (from my already slow pace), as I feel like the bars will come out of my hands at any second. my forearms are so tight it takes a minute or so of stretching to be able to extend my wrist back to 90 degrees after even a short ride. I don't think my arm strength is an issue - since you're a therapist, you're probably familiar with the Jaymar dynamometer. I easily test at 140lbs of grip strength. But after a few laps on a track, i probably couldn't manage 40.

I don't really get pain - just the weakness and occasional numbness. Pretty typical compartment syndrome in my opinion. I am seriously considering surgery, as I feel that's what I'll probably need. Could you please explain exactly how your instrument is supposed to stretch the fascia enough to make a difference? As we all know, fascia is very UN-elastic. That's why the surgeons cut it to relieve arm-pump. Don't get me wrong - Id love a far cheaper alternative - I'm just skeptical this will do as claimed. However I'm open to being educated, so please convince me!
thanks
Yes I can. Read this about myofascial release - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myofascial_release

This is what 4Arm Strong does to your forearms.

Your numbness may not be related to your forearms. I find numbness in the forearms and hands are more often the culprit of issues in the neck and arm pits.

9 out of 10 people I test with the 4Arm Strong increase their grip strength immediately and significantly. This is a direct result of the flexor bundle muscles moving with greater ease.

Don't have the surgery. While it will help for a few months, your arms will get worse when the fascia scars.

go to www.4arm-strong.com and take a look. The instructional video will shed some light on it
8/17/2015 11:07pm
Thanks - There are just so many people that live to be offensive. I have plenty of venues to get the word out. I shipped two...
Thanks - There are just so many people that live to be offensive. I have plenty of venues to get the word out. I shipped two to Australia today. All of the riders I mentioned are planning on promoting it on social media. I just thought with so many people suffering from arm pump this would be well received on a forum like this. While I am thinking about it, let me tell you how I thought about inventing it.

I am ART certified. Every time I would do an ART protocol on the forearms of riders that were getting arm pump it would basically cure it for a couple weeks. Broc Tickle, Ken Roczen to name a couple were getting a lot out of my treatments. I opened the Rockwell Training facility with Johnny Louch and subsequently worked on all his riders. I traveled throughout the 2013 season with Kyle Cunningham as his personal therapist. Everyone loved the forearm treatment I gave them. The 4Arm Strong basically takes the place of me and my thumb. Someone can give them self the same treatment I gave them. It has been very powerful already. The riders that have used it already swear by it. I have never failed to see anyone not increase their grip strength immediately and significantly, which is a direct result of their forearm flexor bundle muscles moving with greater ease.
Do you have two different sized 4arm devices for different sized forearms? Small and Large? If not how does your device work on someone with a smaller forearm?
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swatdoc wrote:
I've been wt lifting for 20 years now. I run and bicycle on a regular basis. I'm not a pro athlete by any means, but with...
I've been wt lifting for 20 years now. I run and bicycle on a regular basis. I'm not a pro athlete by any means, but with nationally established statistics on various exercise parameters, I test at the 99% level for guys my age (55). The point I'm trying to make is that I'm not a fat, out of shape couch potato. The problem is, whether I'm racing, riding, whatever, it makes no difference. After 3 laps on a MX track, my grip strength reduces to that of a 4 year old girl with a pink dress and a pretty ribbon in her hair. I have to slow WAY down (from my already slow pace), as I feel like the bars will come out of my hands at any second. my forearms are so tight it takes a minute or so of stretching to be able to extend my wrist back to 90 degrees after even a short ride. I don't think my arm strength is an issue - since you're a therapist, you're probably familiar with the Jaymar dynamometer. I easily test at 140lbs of grip strength. But after a few laps on a track, i probably couldn't manage 40.

I don't really get pain - just the weakness and occasional numbness. Pretty typical compartment syndrome in my opinion. I am seriously considering surgery, as I feel that's what I'll probably need. Could you please explain exactly how your instrument is supposed to stretch the fascia enough to make a difference? As we all know, fascia is very UN-elastic. That's why the surgeons cut it to relieve arm-pump. Don't get me wrong - Id love a far cheaper alternative - I'm just skeptical this will do as claimed. However I'm open to being educated, so please convince me!
thanks
You sound like someone with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome symptoms. If you've ever had collar bone/rib/clavicle injuries it's a possibility.
I was thinking the same thing. Read what I wrote about the neck and arm pits.
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8/17/2015 11:10pm
Thanks - There are just so many people that live to be offensive. I have plenty of venues to get the word out. I shipped two...
Thanks - There are just so many people that live to be offensive. I have plenty of venues to get the word out. I shipped two to Australia today. All of the riders I mentioned are planning on promoting it on social media. I just thought with so many people suffering from arm pump this would be well received on a forum like this. While I am thinking about it, let me tell you how I thought about inventing it.

I am ART certified. Every time I would do an ART protocol on the forearms of riders that were getting arm pump it would basically cure it for a couple weeks. Broc Tickle, Ken Roczen to name a couple were getting a lot out of my treatments. I opened the Rockwell Training facility with Johnny Louch and subsequently worked on all his riders. I traveled throughout the 2013 season with Kyle Cunningham as his personal therapist. Everyone loved the forearm treatment I gave them. The 4Arm Strong basically takes the place of me and my thumb. Someone can give them self the same treatment I gave them. It has been very powerful already. The riders that have used it already swear by it. I have never failed to see anyone not increase their grip strength immediately and significantly, which is a direct result of their forearm flexor bundle muscles moving with greater ease.
Do you have two different sized 4arm devices for different sized forearms? Small and Large? If not how does your device work on someone with a...
Do you have two different sized 4arm devices for different sized forearms? Small and Large? If not how does your device work on someone with a smaller forearm?
I have one size 4arm-strong for 8 to 10.5" and another that effectively works with 11" to 14". The measurement is taken approximately 3" from the inside of your elbow up toward your wrist at the largest part of your forearm. I have only seen one measurement under 11" and that was 10.75"
8/17/2015 11:20pm
I have read many good comments on arm pump and potential answers, however considering arm pump is 100% related to the anatomy, there is no one...
I have read many good comments on arm pump and potential answers, however considering arm pump is 100% related to the anatomy, there is no one answer for everyone. First understand, arm pump isn't a blood flow issue, it is a blood containment issue. Here is the answer. Some riders never get arm pump. Some do, but can train their way out of it and some can't seem to do anything about it. Some of the best riders in the world get chronic arm pump. The reason? The fascia surrounding the forearm flexor bundle muscles is tighter on some people than it is on others. Take Chad Reed, a rider I have worked with on several occasions. Chad has never got arm pump. This is a testament to his anatomy. His fascia isn't as constricting as those who get arm pump, but can train their way out of it. For the people who have such tight fascia that they can't train their way out of it, they need a fascial release. Surgery is an option, as the fascia is cut allowing for the blood to flow into the muscles without constriction. The only issue with this surgery is it only lasts one season, then the pump is worse than it was before the surgery. The answer I choose to promote is a device called the 4Arm Strong. The 4Arm Strong is a self therapy device that expands the fascia allowing for the forearm flexor bundle muscles to contain the blood generated by the energy it requires to twist the throttle and pull on the handle bars, with less or no constriction. Riders all over the world as already using it. Matt Goerke just won the MX1 Canadian National Championship with the help of a 4Arm Strong. Something the MX world should see www.4arm-strong.com
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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/08/17/101867/s1200_product_main.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/08/17/101868/s1200_Shamwow_guy.jpg[/img]




Amazing how many assholes you find out there on these forums
SUCKERS!!!!!! Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Go ahead and waste your $300.00 on this one Laughing Laughing Laughing
Arm pump products have been around for years and a new one comes out every now and then that is truly a joke and this one is right up there. You join Vital for no other reason except to get some free advertising and then you get all butt hurt because we have seen it all before and call it what it is.................a total rip off . and how much did Chris Blose pay for his ?





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8/17/2015 11:35pm
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome may be a PART of the issue - but head/neck/arm position does not produce forearm weakness and swelling/stiffness whatsoever. The vast majority of my symptoms are directly attributable to my forearms themselves. Agin, the hand numbness is occasional, but the arm pump is constant and never varies. I'll read up on your product and watch the videos..
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lostboy819 wrote:
SUCKERS!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Go ahead and waste your $300.00 on this one :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Arm pump products have been around for years and...
SUCKERS!!!!!! Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Go ahead and waste your $300.00 on this one Laughing Laughing Laughing
Arm pump products have been around for years and a new one comes out every now and then that is truly a joke and this one is right up there. You join Vital for no other reason except to get some free advertising and then you get all butt hurt because we have seen it all before and call it what it is.................a total rip off . and how much did Chris Blose pay for his ?





I'm not 100% sure if I'm in the asshole category like you Lostboy, but if I am, that's fine by me.

I want to see some real medical research and independantly gathered evidence supporting these claims.
I'm skeptical, but if I'm wrong or misinformed, I'll gladly read the literature and change my position on the topic.

I've met some of the best people racing these bikes and I find it frustrating to see snake-oil and alternative medical "cures" being sold to them. On the other hand, "there's a sucker born every minute".
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8/18/2015 2:46am Edited Date/Time 8/18/2015 3:33am
I have read many good comments on arm pump and potential answers, however considering arm pump is 100% related to the anatomy, there is no one...
I have read many good comments on arm pump and potential answers, however considering arm pump is 100% related to the anatomy, there is no one answer for everyone. First understand, arm pump isn't a blood flow issue, it is a blood containment issue. Here is the answer. Some riders never get arm pump. Some do, but can train their way out of it and some can't seem to do anything about it. Some of the best riders in the world get chronic arm pump. The reason? The fascia surrounding the forearm flexor bundle muscles is tighter on some people than it is on others. Take Chad Reed, a rider I have worked with on several occasions. Chad has never got arm pump. This is a testament to his anatomy. His fascia isn't as constricting as those who get arm pump, but can train their way out of it. For the people who have such tight fascia that they can't train their way out of it, they need a fascial release. Surgery is an option, as the fascia is cut allowing for the blood to flow into the muscles without constriction. The only issue with this surgery is it only lasts one season, then the pump is worse than it was before the surgery. The answer I choose to promote is a device called the 4Arm Strong. The 4Arm Strong is a self therapy device that expands the fascia allowing for the forearm flexor bundle muscles to contain the blood generated by the energy it requires to twist the throttle and pull on the handle bars, with less or no constriction. Riders all over the world as already using it. Matt Goerke just won the MX1 Canadian National Championship with the help of a 4Arm Strong. Something the MX world should see www.4arm-strong.com
lostboy819 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/08/17/101867/s1200_product_main.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/08/17/101868/s1200_Shamwow_guy.jpg[/img]




Amazing how many assholes you find out there on these forums
So what are you doing here among the assholes?
Trying to help the assholes or trying to make some money out of the assholes?
No disrespect intended, I'm genuinely curious to know.
8/18/2015 5:46am Edited Date/Time 8/18/2015 5:50am
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So what are you doing here among the assholes? Trying to help the assholes or trying to make some money out of the assholes? No disrespect...
So what are you doing here among the assholes?
Trying to help the assholes or trying to make some money out of the assholes?
No disrespect intended, I'm genuinely curious to know.
4Arm strong has "chosen to promote" the product that coincidentally has the same name as his user name.Woohoo which really means he is selling them to make money. I have no problem with anyone wanting to make money but this may not be the best place to try to sell the device.Evil
8/18/2015 5:49am Edited Date/Time 8/18/2015 5:49am
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I'm not 100% sure if I'm in the asshole category like you Lostboy, but if I am, that's fine by me. I want to see some...
I'm not 100% sure if I'm in the asshole category like you Lostboy, but if I am, that's fine by me.

I want to see some real medical research and independantly gathered evidence supporting these claims.
I'm skeptical, but if I'm wrong or misinformed, I'll gladly read the literature and change my position on the topic.

I've met some of the best people racing these bikes and I find it frustrating to see snake-oil and alternative medical "cures" being sold to them. On the other hand, "there's a sucker born every minute".
Being a asshole is one of my better quality'sWink Its an acquired taste,kind of like fine wine and caviar.Cool
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8/18/2015 6:14am
To the asshole saying this is like a jack up drink,

I think you're an idiot.

Keep doing what you are doing arm pump guy. This is the best thing I've seen on the market for arm pump ever
8/18/2015 6:15am
Huh, not sure about this 4arm thing, far to expensive and sorry but I am very skeptical that does anything.

Now to share what I use. Pretty simple setup, and cheap! Pic below is just for reference, not what I actually use. For mine I went to the parts store, got a wooden rod the same dia as my bars, some rope and a very large bolt. Tied it all together and even added bike grips (note you need 2 non throttle sides). You'll have to mess around with the weight some but I like having enough weight were I can only lift it 5 times at first. Then do it enough in the spring to where I can do it at least 10 times or more without issue. Sure helps a lot!

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8/18/2015 6:20am
I used to get arm pump pretty badly and then I increase my grip size a few millimeters and it went away. What a concept, riders with big hands shouldn't be using the same grip size as riders with small hands.

Crazy talk.
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8/18/2015 6:30am Edited Date/Time 8/18/2015 6:31am
Doesn't look like much and the price tag is high! I would be curious to know the price of the materials to make one and how much profit they make on one. I already know I get arm pump from gripping the bars too tight. I don't ride enough and I'm trying to teach my brain to grip the frame tighter and loosen up on the grips.
8/18/2015 6:36am
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Doesn't look like much and the price tag is high! I would be curious to know the price of the materials to make one and how...
Doesn't look like much and the price tag is high! I would be curious to know the price of the materials to make one and how much profit they make on one. I already know I get arm pump from gripping the bars too tight. I don't ride enough and I'm trying to teach my brain to grip the frame tighter and loosen up on the grips.
I just built my own for $4.95


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Huh, not sure about this 4arm thing, far to expensive and sorry but I am very skeptical that does anything. Now to share what I use...
Huh, not sure about this 4arm thing, far to expensive and sorry but I am very skeptical that does anything.

Now to share what I use. Pretty simple setup, and cheap! Pic below is just for reference, not what I actually use. For mine I went to the parts store, got a wooden rod the same dia as my bars, some rope and a very large bolt. Tied it all together and even added bike grips (note you need 2 non throttle sides). You'll have to mess around with the weight some but I like having enough weight were I can only lift it 5 times at first. Then do it enough in the spring to where I can do it at least 10 times or more without issue. Sure helps a lot!

Woods Racer, you're right on the money in my opinion. This is one of my forearm workouts too.
I made a similar contraption using a 6 lbs chunk of broken concrete and some 3/16 rope on a 31" long oak dowel.
I think 6 lbs is probably on the heavy end for most guys to start. ...and like you said, get up over 5 reps with a goal of 10 or more.


I keep my elbows dead steady just like being in the attack position on the bike. Then roll up the rope the same way you should twist a throttle. I also do the reverse, by lowering the weight without letting the dowel slip in my hands.

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8/18/2015 6:51am
YZ125H1 wrote:
Doesn't look like much and the price tag is high! I would be curious to know the price of the materials to make one and how...
Doesn't look like much and the price tag is high! I would be curious to know the price of the materials to make one and how much profit they make on one. I already know I get arm pump from gripping the bars too tight. I don't ride enough and I'm trying to teach my brain to grip the frame tighter and loosen up on the grips.
lostboy819 wrote:
I just built my own for $4.95 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/08/18/101893/s1200_spin_prod_209008801.jpg[/img]
I just built my own for $4.95


Seriously though, this is the first thing i thought of when i saw dudes device. Make a fiberglass mold of one side of your forearm and wala.
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8/18/2015 7:30am
It has to be a little bit of both fitness and anatomy. I got arm pump so bad when I first started riding again I could not go half a lap on that beast of a 250 stroke I had. After running, getting in shape, quitting smoking, riding more I could go about 2 to 3 laps. Once I got a 4 stroke I could go a little more.

However, once at the top of your game when all else fails maybe it does rely on anatomy. Arm pump prevented me from becoming the rider I wanted to be.
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8/18/2015 7:38am Edited Date/Time 8/18/2015 7:38am
1. Cut a 1" dia wooden dowel 30" long
2. Drill a 1/4" hole 15" in from one end
3. Cut a 1/4" clothesline about 4' long
4. Tie a weight (5lb good to start) to the rope
5. Thread the other end of the rope thru the hole in the dowel and tie a knot
6. Hold assembled device with arms straight out from body shoulder high
7. Wind rope up to raise weight
8. Wind rope down to lower weight
9. When you get to the bottom, keep winding in the same direction until you wind the weight back up.
10. Wind rope back down and continue in the same direction until you wind the weight back up.
11. Continue as long as you can
12. Repeat every week-day. Take week-ends off.
13. No more arm pump

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