Forearms feel like they're going to explode

[Raiders]

When I deadlift I feel like I'm able to go a few more reps, but my forearms restrict me because of the intense pump they're going through.

I'll be on rep 4 or 5 on the last set and I have to stop and squeeze my forearms in fear of something bad happening (no joke)

Is there any way I can build up forearm strength/mass in order to perform the deadlift better?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Sounds cool. Maybe it's your supps working like they're advertised.

[Bolson32]

Is there any way I can build up forearm strength/mass in order to perform the deadlift better?

Sounds like you're doing it. Arnold would be so proud.

[Will Morris]

Worst case scenario: exercise induced compartment syndrome.

Most likely scenario: You just need to lay of the curls brah. Most likely you got you a case of pronator teres syndrome....from too many curls.

[DonkeyLips]

I believe the advice I saw in a prior thread was to do a backoff set of 5 with a fat bar at half of the work set weight. If you don't have access to a fat bar, there are grips you can buy that fit over a regular barbell to increase the diameter.

[Dave_G]

You're not taking Viagrarm are you? Or possibly Cialwrist?

[Raiders]

Sounds cool. Maybe it's your supps working like they're advertised.

I don't understand? My sups?

I'm taking Muscle Assault Pharm as a pre workout. It's giving me a boost for sure. Does that have anything to do with my tight feeling in my forearms

[Mark Rippetoe]

No doubt. That shit is the Bee's Knees.

[Raiders]

Could you kindly elaborate on this please Mark.

[Mark Rippetoe]

You don't like an intense pump?