So, unless you are a very
genetically gifted individual, you're going to have to pay your dues.
The pros are usually
genetically gifted individuals that use large amounts of steroids.
The end result tends to be either a few
genetically gifted individuals who can eat whatever and still look amazing, some die - hard fitness lovers who start taking supplements and ENSLAVE THEMSELVES at the gym, a bunch of people who look either obese or skinny - fat and a lot of misery.
If you're not one of
these genetically gifted individuals, you will definitely benefit from some direct forearm work.
Don't forget that regular weight training has many health benefits which you may not appreciate yet at your age such as lowering of blood fats, prevention of osteoporosis, etc... There is plenty of baby boomers out there who just started training five years ago who have much better physiques than 20 year old
genetically gifted individuals who have sedentary lifestyles.