The prayer position stretch is great for both wrists and forearms. Start by placing both palms together in front of your ...

When you think of training your upper body, your mind likely jumps to muscles like the biceps, triceps, shoulders, and chest. Yes, these are all so important for a strong bod. But your routine may be ...

Stretching is an important part of physical health and wellness. However, if you’re too stiff to move your arms, you won’t get the most gain out of your workouts. Arm stretches not only make your ...

When you think about strengthening and toning your body, the forearms likely aren't the first thing that comes to mind. But they play a crucial role in many everyday activities since they are ...

‘These are responsible for flexing and extending at your wrist and elbow and the rotation of your palms. Combined, they also make up your grip strength,’ Charlotte Samaroo, a sports therapist and PT ...

Forearm exercises can increase muscle strength and endurance and improve bone health. Exercises that benefit the forearms include pull-ups and wrist curls. After discussing the forearm in more detail, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. You probably work your ...

Your leg muscles are often applauded for doing most of the work on a run. But you’re not just running around with your arms tucked by your sides—at least you shouldn’t be. Instead, your arms swing ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises include stretches, wrist extensions, hand squeezing, and more. The ...