Fitness experts say your forearms may be one of the most overlooked muscle groups, yet building grip strength can improve lifting performance, athletic ability, and even support long-term health.

"Truthfully, forearm strength is the foundation of upper-body strength," says Juan Herrera-Perla, a Life Time trainer and hybrid fitness coach. "Grip limits performance from many of our everyday exercise staples like deadlifts, pullups, rows, and, believe it or not, pressing. From an aesthetic standpoint, let's be real—people notice when they stand out, and it's a true sign of strength."

Forearm exercises can help you develop grip strength. Exercises can be done using dumbbells, machines, or your body weight whether you’re at home or in the gym. Forearm exercises stretch and strengthen the muscles crossing your hands, wrists, and elbows.

You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your elbows, wrists, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain a muscle in your forearm if you lift ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shoulder tap planks are a great forearm workout that also tones the entire core. (Getty Images) When you think about strengthening and toning your body, the forearms likely aren't the ...

If you have tendonitis in your forearm, you may experience symptoms including pain, weakness, and stiffness. Treatment may involve stretching and medication. Forearm tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons of the forearm. The forearm is the part of your ...