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How to Size Up an Arm Wrestling Opponent

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The sport of arm wrestling is often mistaken as brutish and without strategy. However, arm wrestling is as much mental as it is physical. One key mental aspect of arm wrestling is the ability to size up an opponent.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Note the physical aspects of your opponent. Check out the size of his hands and forearms. The smaller the hands and forearms, the more aggressive an arm wrestler has to be to win. Expect this opponent to try to overpower you with speed and leverage rather than brawn.

  2. Step 2

    Test the opponent's grip during a handshake. Notice the grip's intensity and method. Squeeze the grip reasonably hard until the opponent squeezes back. Notice any issue with grip. If your opponent rolls his hands or wrists, there may be a weakness there.

  3. Step 3

    Look the opponent directly in the eye and maintain eye contact for at least ten seconds. An arm wrestler can gain a significant advantage if the opponent looks away quickly or if the gaze is unsteady. A mental edge can be as good as any physical advantage.

  4. Step 4

    Understand the arm angle of an opponent. Opponents that have a stout build need large arm angles to be effective. Stay in close with them Participants with larger muscles tend to think arm wrestling is about using the bicep muscle. In reality, the entire body is used during an arm wrestling match. Use your weight and balance to gain a edge during a match with this opponent.

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