Getting the most juice out of your lemons can be surprisingly tough to do. If you don't want to have an electric juicer or clumsy gadget, try my methods for juicing a lemon without any fancy tools.

Heating the lemon: Place the lemon in the microwave for about 10 to 20 seconds (depending on the power of your appliance). The heat helps to break down the fruit's cell walls, releasing more juice.

Keep reading for some easy ways to make sure you’re getting the most out of every part of your lemons. Watch this video to see how to get more juice out of your lemon. Lemon juice.

We tested 16 manual and 11 electric models by juicing pounds of lemons, limes, grapefruits, and oranges to find the best citrus juicers.