Q&A for How to Win at Arm Wrestling

Try an exercise like the horizontal push—this includes the push-up and all kinds of push-up variations. It's all about training the muscles in the anterior upper torso, which includes your chest, triceps and shoulders. You can also try a vertical push, which primarily targets the shoulder and triceps muscles. For this exercise, get in a push-up position, walk your hands back towards your feet, and do a push-up by bringing your forehead down towards the ground.

Yes. Twist back against their thumb, and that will loosen their grip. When that happens, they will be weaker and that is your chance to win.

Arm wrestling is a strength sport. Speed and technique can beat strength but strength can also beat speed and technique. If you have equal speed and technique, the stronger guy should win. I recommend you get stronger. Get in the gym and train your back, biceps, hand and wrist.

That will be fairly difficult but use the top roll technique to try to gain the upper hand.

Forearms, biceps and triceps. Dumbbell wrist curls will strengthen your forearms. Regular curls will help your biceps, and tricep push-downs (mirror of the curl) are good for your triceps.

Pull them in close to you and they will constantly lose strength as you pull them inward. Also, make a sudden attempt at pulling their hand down, not slowly.

Speed kills. Beat him to the go for a starting advantage. Then find the path with the least resistance. If he has a longer arm and a leverage advantage, it might be smarter to turn him into a hook. If he has stronger arms, it might be smarter to attack his hand (fingers) instead and toproll.

Take your hand and bring it up toward you so that their hand is going back; then they'll struggle to try to fix their wrist. Another good technique is where you twist your wrist so that their arm is in a position in which biceps can only be used (it looks like they're trying to pull your hand up like a dumbbell).

Yes, there are a few rules. Depending on whether you're wrestling in a formal competition or informally (e.g. on a playground or at a bar), the rules may vary. Broadly speaking, your elbow must remain on the table at all times and you cannot pull with more than 1 hand. Formal competitions with a referee may have specific rules regarding how you're allowed to position your wrist.

Angle your shoulder that you are using towards your opponent, and use body weight to push him down.

Do push-ups, dips, pull-ups, and use resistance bands. These will develop your shoulder and arm strength and help you win at arm wrestling.

It depends on the individual. Some girls are stronger than boys, some boys are stronger than girls. As they get older, boys tend to become stronger, but there are always some strong girls as well.

Once they are about to lose, don't get to cocky. Insult them a couple times because you are in a position of power. Refrain from spitting at them or yelling profanity. Make sure to finish them before they can get a comeback.

Yes, however, that rarely happens. Most 'expert' games have cushions to prevent injury, so that's an idea if you want to be extra cautious.

A weaker person with better technique can beat a stronger person with poor technique. Learn the techniques and practice. The best way is to find an arm wrestling club in your area.

If your friend is stronger than you, you'll need to build up your shoulder, hand, and bicep strength to beat him in an arm wrestling match. Focus on exercises like curls, push-ups, and pull-ups.

Get your arm as close to your body as possible, and remember to use your wrist.

Calisthenics like pushups, chins and if you are able to, one arm chin ups will help. Also, isometric exercises and arm wrestling with other people as much as you can.

Use your weight against your opponent. Once you either hook them or top roll, your shoulder will become quite vital. Make sure to lift weights and go to the gym if you are preparing for an arm wrestle.

You can just do push-ups on your knees to get strong enough to be able to do real push-ups.

Keep your arm closer to you so he has to extend his further and you will gain more leverage.

Try and make him put his arm out fully instead of close so he will constantly lose strength, then try your hardest to take them down.

It only matters if your opponent used his or her body weight against you. If they are significantly heavier than you and they put their shoulder into it, they will most likely win.

Not necessarily, but they will help protect against fractures and various injuries to the elbow, particularly to the fibrous tissues known as tendons.

Yes, you can unless it is dangerous to do so.

It is better not to speak because then you will break your attention into the arm wrestling match. It is better to keep all your attention focused on your opponent's arm, and you might notice some of his tricks.

If your opponents are weak, too.

For arm strength, try doing pushups and other kinds of exercises like the arm hang. If you need some makeshift dumbbells, try water bottles with water or sand in them; they are heavy and have a good grip.

Make him lose grip. This will weaken the muscles.

It depends on whether or not they're stronger than you. After that kick in the pants, it may be lights out for you.