Want to deadlift big weights? Thinking about a gold medal in Olympic judo? Got your heart set on an armwrestling world championship? Whether you are a high school defensive end, rock climber, or aspiring strongman, you’ll never reach your full potential without training your grip.
Serious grip training goes far beyond a few sets of wrist curls that we often see in our local gyms. Guys (and gals) that “get it” will often be seen carrying their grocery bags on one finger or playing around with various sledge hammers at the hardware store. This in addition to formal training with kettle bells, rocks, dumbbells (not… Read More
The grip is as important as anything in armwrestling. There are 2 variations: the wrapped thumb and the standard grip. If you are a top roller I suggest the wrapped thumb. It puts you high on your opponent's hand which will give you leverage when you are making your move. Remember when you are loading on ready to loosen the bottom 2 fingers and tighten on the thumb with the wrapped fingers. That will allow you to put a little… Read More
