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 ...

Introduction Human grip involves coordinated activity of the wrist extensor muscles to overcome finger flexor torque and maintain an optimal wrist position3. Lateral epicondylalgia (LE) is ...

Do you have trouble carrying luggage or opening a bottle or jar? This may indicate weakness in your forearms, which can be strengthened if you practise exercises targeting these muscles. Adding ...

The extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle aids in moving the hand. Specifically, it abducts and extends the hand at the wrist joint. The muscle works in concert with the extensor carpi radialis longus ...

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

The best arm workouts target several major muscles at once. Tricep dips, push-ups, planks, and burpees will tone your arms and don't require weights. Exercise your upper body two to three times a week ...