- "It
depends. If this is your first tournament, don't count on winning
right away. Just get the hang of it. Arm wrestling on a tournament
against people who know what they are doing is much different
than anything or anyone whom you have arm wrestled previously
so be prepared for initial failure. But always try again because
you will get better." -John Michaels
- "I normally
just prepare on my grip by doing about half an hour of reps with
a tennis ball or just doing lots of reps with the 150
lbs Heavy Grips Hand Grippers. Other than that, just a glass
of protein in the night and morning before to feel ready to arm
wrestle." -Christian Greear
- "Practicing
is most important. I usually cut down my gym time and get on the
table more. The best tournament preparation I have discovered
is the easiest and also the hardest at the same time. About two
weeks out from a tournament, I cease all armwrestling completely.
Not even a single match! This is very difficult to do because
I always want to continue practicing my technique, but it is also
easy to do because it saves my arm for the tournament. Armwrestling
really puts a lot of stress on the tendons in my elbow and wrist,
and they take extra time to recover. I also cease any lifting
one week out from a tournament. This is hard too, because I always
feel like I am getting weaker. However, it always ends up working
because it gives my muscles the time they need to make a complete
recovery... and then some!" -Mark
Sidemore
- "I think
the best advice for preparing for a tournament takes place before
the tournament starts. I have learned the most about arm wrestling
by just getting to the tournament early and practicing with other
competitors on the table beforehand. I have learned some of my
best tricks and techniques from these successful arm wrestlers
all over the country. I have learned no matter how much you know,
you can always know more." -Noland
Burke
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Books
and Videos on Arm Wrestling Technique
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interested in learning the moves above in much greater detail, as
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Arm Wrestling Technique might be just
what you are looking for. Topics
covered in the book include how to come back from a losing position,
more arm wrestling-specific exercises, and how to win at arm wrestling
on the surfaces other than an arm wrestling table (across a kitchen
table, on the floor, and in bars), as well as many others.
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