India, March 30 -- Many people make common mistakes while training their forearms, which can lead to pain, acute injuries, and even reduced overall lifting strength. Ideally, well-built forearms appear thick, dense, and vascular, with prominent muscle bellies near the elbow that gradually taper down towards the wrist. Think you need a gym for that kind of definition? You might want to reconsider. With the right exercises and minimal equipment, you can effectively build strong, well-defined forearms right at home, says the expert.

Dr Indramani Upadhyay, Head Of Department of the Physiotherapy Department at the Center for Knee & Hip Care, tells Health Shots: "Forearm strength is often overlooked, but it plays a key role in improving grip, ...