Arm wrestling, pushup question
In weight training class (last trimester) a skinny freshman kid beat a junior/sophomore(cant remember which) in about 15 secs. Of course the freshman was smaller and his arms were MUCH skinnier.
What the heck is up with that!?
I used that story to ask, do arm wrestlers win if they arm wrestle more often even though they may be smaller?
Is arm wrestling healthy for you anyways?
What about pushups? Do pushups make you stronger? If so where?
Thank You.
Answer:Arm wrestling is based on strength, but also primarily on leverage. Notice that short guys with very short forearms will tend to always win. Two guys with evenly matched forearm length will have a tough time, and strength will be the factor. Get a short-armed guy versus a longer-armed guy, and bet on the short guy every time! I have very long forearms, and every girl besides every guy in my class could beat me--but because of the leverage issue. At the time, I could bench press more than most of the guys! As to being healthy, not really, watched matches where they break the bones and tear ligaments often, so can't see how that possible injury could be safe.
Well I've seen that happen before too, but I don't think it is all about physical strength. I think there is a large part that has to do with mental strength. Some people see that they are starting to loose an arm wrestling match and decide to just give up rather than loose (which to me is not honorable. Be a man about your loss). I've arm wrestled guys twice my weight and arm size and won so it is possible it's just some people have more faith in their strength, which is important. As to doing pushups, they do make you stronger in a way because it exercises your chest and deltoids or shoulder muscles and a little bit of your upper back. Just remember that the muscles that do the serious work are the biceps when it comes to arm wrestling so do some bicep curls and forearm exercises wouldn't hurt either. I don't think arm wrestling is bad for your health but I saw a video a few years back of a man breaking his forearm arm wrestling so it is up to you. Me, I settle things with good old rock, paper, scissors, or a video game match.
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arm wrestling (key is fore arm is key)