In high school I had one of those hand springy things you squeeze to improve your grip. I thought it would build my forearms. My friend had one with a built-in counter so he could track his reps. As ...

Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters ...

One of the most overlooked areas of strength training for football players is the proper development of hand and forearm strength. Virtually every aspect of the game requires strong and powerful hand ...

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. In our month-long ...

Weight-lifting aficionados will talk your ear off about grip strength – that building up one’s biceps and triceps is worthless without adding strength to your fingers, wrists and forearms. Even if you ...