Many people think that winning at arm wrestling is all about strength, but arm wrestling champions know that technique is also key. The following tips will not help you win against someone who is double your strength (in that case nothing could help you!) But they may help you against someone slightly stronger, or perhaps someone much stronger, but who doesn't have. technical and not prepared for your tricks.
Steps
Step 1. Place your right foot further forward than your left if playing with your right hand and vice versa
Your weight will shift from the forward foot to the back foot.
Step 2. Curve your thumb inward
After you and your opponent have joined hands, move your thumb under the other fingers of your hand. This will allow you to perform a technique called "top roll".
Step 3. Keep your abdomen close to the table
If you keep your right foot forward, your right hip should be in contact with the table.
Step 4. Keep your playing arm close to your body
This way, you can use both arm and body strength at the same time, instead of just using arm strength.
Step 5. Maintain a high grip on the opponent's hand
Move your fingers over your thumb.
Step 6. Raise your wrist
Being able to bend the other person's wrist forward will make your grip stronger, as they will have to work hard to maintain the grip. If you can't, try to keep your wrist stiff anyway.
Step 7. Direct your opponent's hand to the corner (while pushing down, pull his hand towards you) so that he opens his arm
When the opponent's hand is pushed precisely to the corner, he will have to work hard to be able to bring it back up.
Step 8. Use one of the following techniques, as appropriate for the situation
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The Hook - This technique is useful if your forearm, bicep, or both are as strong as your opponent's.
- Bend your wrist inward. This way your opponent will be forced to extend his arm. To do this, however, you need a very strong bicep.
- Maintain contact with the wrist throughout the match, so that the force is concentrated on the wrist and not on the hand.
- Keep your body (especially your shoulders) above your arm and keep your body and arms close to each other. Drag your opponent towards you while pushing his hand down.
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The top roll - this move has more to do with pressure than brute force. Put pressure on the opponent's hand forcing him to open it, so that it becomes very difficult for him to use his muscles.
- Keep your elbows close. This way you get a height that will give you a great advantage. Try to get a very high grip on the opponent's hand.
- As soon as you hear the word "go" pull your hand towards you pushing the opponent's hand away from his body. This will help you get a higher grip. When you resort to this technique your body will move backwards.
- As you push your opponent's hand down, bend his wrist down. His palm should be facing up.
Win at Arm Wrestling Step 9 Step 9. To definitely beat your opponent, rotate your body and place your shoulders in the direction you want your arm to go
This way you will be able to use shoulder strength and body weight to win.
Advice
- Intimidation: Look your opponent straight in the eye and smile.
- Act quickly in following the steps outlined above, so that you get an advantage. Alternatively, you can focus on trying to keep yourself in the game and making your opponent get tired. When you think he is tired enough, quickly push his hand towards the surface.
