... and roll to victory...
with expert advice from Neil Pickup.
Has someone just challenged you to an arm wrestle?
Well, lucky for you, or perhaps for your opponent,
arm-wrestling isn't just about brute strength.
Using the right technique will not only help you to win
but will also help you avoid any injuries.
The most effective arm-wrestling technique
and the best way to quickly win, is...
In the 3rd Century BC, the Greek mathematician Archimedes
famously stated
"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it,
and I shall move the world."
"What's that got to do with arm wrestling?" I hear you ask.
Well, actually, everything.
Your forearm is the lever and you want to make it as long as possible.
And your elbow is the fulcrum or pivot point
which you need to be strong.
So stand as close to the table as you can
and tuck your elbow into your body.
Allowing the muscles in your back, shoulder and arm to provide support.
When you grip your opponent's hand,
face your knuckles directly to the ceiling,
creating the highest possible position for your hand to be in.
As soon as the contest starts,
lean your body back and pull your hand straight towards your nose.
This technique will break open your challengers hand.
As soon as their grip begins to slip,
pull your arm diagonally towards your other shoulder,
dropping your knees and dipping your waist at the same time.
You've just neutralised your rivals forearm.
Continue rolling your body down until you inevitably taste victory.
The brilliance of the top roll,
apart from the sense of superiority you now feel,
is that you have not had to use any joints
but made most effective use of your muscle power.
So even if your adversary fights back, you will not hurt your arm.
But don’t get overconfident.
The top roll is good...
but not that good.
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