New Delhi, Jan. 18 -- You might have spent a lot of time strengthening your upper body, but did you know that it's all pointless if you don't pay enough attention to your forearms? Yes, it's true. Not many realise that the forearm flexors (or wrist flexors) are the same muscles that help us develop a strong grip.

Think about it, we have to use our forearms to carry everything, from small bags to heavy furniture. If you don't have enough grip strength, it will hamper your ability to pick things and move them around with relative ease. Unsurprisingly, it is most critical for weightlifters, but it is also important for others. You see, when you work on grip strength, the size of your forearms increases.

Let's first understand what exactly ...