wvsun • July 18, 2012
If you want to learn how to win at arm wrestling, this is the splore for you. Contributions will include videos showing techniques and training tips from the best in the world and championship matches.
Arm wrestling is a sport with two participants. Each participant places one arm (either the right or left, but both must be the same) on a surface with their elbows bent and touching the surface, and they grip each other's hand. The goal is to pin the other's arm onto the surface, with the winner's arm over the loser's arm.
Why are we here? "The Meaning of life"
Ultimately the most important question of all...
The writer Maya Angelou said:
"Since age two I've been waltzing up and down with the question of life's meaning. And I am obliged to report that the answer changes from week to week. When I know the answer, I know it absolutely; as soon as I know that I know it, I know that I know nothing. About 70 percent of the time my conclusion is that there is a grand design. I believe that the force that created life is betting that human beings will do something quite wonderful--like live up to their potential. I am influenced largely by Blaise Pascal and his wager. Pascal advises us to bet on the toss of a coin that God is. If we win, we win eternity. If we lose, we lose nothing.
I'm looking out a large window now and I see about 40 dogwood and maple and oak and locust trees and the light is on some of the leaves and it's so beautiful. Sometimes I'm overcome with gratitude at such sights and feel that each of us has a responsibility for being alive: one responsibility to creation, of which we are a part, another to the creator--a debt we repay by trying to extend our areas of comprehension."
What do you think? Have you heard any other quotes. Why are we here?
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As long as everyone is on here having a good time, Splore would like to announce a photography contest. (There will be more contests, so check back!)
Post your best seasonal photo to this Splore between now and December 26th (winter, family tradition, Christmas, holiday foods, etc.). On December 28th, the photos will be presented to a panel of judges. Although the judges will take into account framing and lighting and other elements of style, ultimately, they will choose the winner based on the photo that "captures the season best."
Rules: (1) send original photos which you personally took. (2) Post them to this splore by midnight of December 26th. (3) Each user may post up to three photos. (4) If you want to change one for a different picture, go ahead--up until the contest closes at midnight. (5) Do not post anonymously if you want to win. (6) Photoshopping for enhancement is allowed, but the photos should not be significantly altered or "faked."
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Challenge #3: Another simple challenge to establish some skills as this gets further along. The challenges will get more interesting once some skills are established.
Make a small video which has a turtle (real not required) and a barbie doll. Be creative if you want. Submit it to your YouTube account. Then post the link in the Challenge #3 Splore. http://www.splore.com/splores/307
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Living with BiPolars: "The rollercoaster of love"
This is for those of us who live with a BiPloar, know one in our family, have a best friend who is one and so on. How do you deal with the ups and downs when they refuse to take meds, help them deal with themselves when they are on that rollercoaster of emotions when knowing which way is up is so hard.
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why can I bench press a little over 200 pounds twice, but I cant win in an arm wrestling match?
I am only 13 and can lift that. but i still yet have to win my first arm wrestling match. I am only 13 and can lift that. but i still yet have to win my first arm wrestling match. Bench Press - Chest Strength + Arm strength
Work your biceps, triceps, forearms, and possibly even your shoulders. |
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what's the best way to be good at arm wrestling without cheating?
ok i recently arm wrestled my friend and lost to him. so i want to win him at arm wrestling really badly.. i am pretty much same size to him. and i'm kinda buff and muscular, but i am not really good at arm wrestling because i kinda have weak arms.. so i want to gain some pure strength in my arm to allow me to perform well in arm wrestling.. i need some help and good advice what exercise will give u the most strength in my arm and gain some big mass? ok i recently arm wrestled my friend and lost to him. so i want to win him at arm wrestling real... there're so many more things to arm wrestling then size and strength like joint length, size weight distribution, and where your tendons connects to your bones. it's not really a great way to measure strength. i'm sure like any other thing that with practice you can get better but sometimes people are just naturals at it or suck like me. google some tips |
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Could Superman beat the Hulk in an arm wrestling competition?
I saw in the newest movie where Superman caught that plan before it crashed in to the baseball arena, so he must be well 'ard. But I also saw the hulk bash that other big ol' monster in the last movie, and he chucked tanks about like they were whicker baskets. So I'm wondering which one of them would win an arm wrestling contest. Who would you put your money on? I saw in the newest movie where Superman caught that plan before it crashed in to the baseball ar... I gotta go with the Hulk.You piss him off, it's over.Superman wouldn't be nothing! |
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Do you let your 10 year old daughter win arm wrestle?
You're the dad, do you let your 10 year old daughter win the arm wrestle? You're the dad, do you let your 10 year old daughter win the arm wrestle? No. When kids are a lot younger than that, maybe 5, we need to let them win once and a while. But at 10, she'll definitely be smart enough to realize that her dad will be stronger than her...just don't push her arm down too hard. You don't want to hurt her. :) |
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Does winning in Arm Wrestling mean you are stronger?
Does winning in Arm Wrestling mean you are stronger in general than the person you beat? Thanks. Does winning in Arm Wrestling mean you are stronger in general than the person you beat? Thanks. For the most part, yes. |
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What is the secret of winning an arm wrestling contest?
I had an arm wrestling contest with my friend, but I lost two times. I know the rules are elbow must be on the table, and cannot be lifted off the table. My arm seems muscular, and my friend's arm looks slightly skinnier or thinner than mine, but he seems to win. I want to know how to win even though my arms have muscles. How do I win an arm wrestling contest? What are some tips to win an arm wrestling contest..i.e position of hands/arns, when to use force...etc. I had an arm wrestling contest with my friend, but I lost two times. I know the rules are elbow m... Use force from the start till your enemy get's tired. You need endurance also. Exercise. |
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How can I train to win more arm wrestles?
Are there any specific exercises that will strengthen me in particular ways to give me the advantage in an arm wrestle? It's interesting how people tend to judge who's physically stronger by who wins an arm wrestle. Are there any specific exercises that will strengthen me in particular ways to give me the advant... most people that have answered this question so far, have not GOT A CLUE. exercises that will help you arm wrestling: curls, pull-ups/chin-ups, rows.
- the pectoral muscles have no part in arm wrestling. - work your forearm:
for your rotator cuff in your shoulder do uh, just seach for rotator cuff exercises. idk what kind of resources you have im not tryin to boast but i kill everyone in arm wrestling based on the fact that i have a very strong grip. im not the strongest otherwise but the grip is what sets me apart. also, idk how you play, but alot of time people will say you cant do certain things during a arm wrestling match. as long as your elbows dont move it doesnt matter. use your body. if your arm is rotating, your body should be moving down the same distance so its almost like your shoulder never rotates. this will also reduce chance of injuring your shoulder. pull their forearm away from the body if you have the strength(unless they cheat by moving their elbow, this will leave them in a vunerable position making your chances ever higher of winning the first half second usually determines who will win. this means whoever makes the first/quickest move after the start has a much better chance of winning (granted the competitors are somewhat evenly matched) as far as weight training goes you should train your entire body. more hormones will be released, increasing your gains so in conclusion, arm wrestling is more about technique than it is anything else. strength will help you but if you dont have the technique down prepared to get . hope i helped a bit good luck |
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What is the secret of winning an arm wrestling contest?
I had an arm wrestling contest with my friend, but I lost two times. I know the rules are elbow must be on the table, and cannot be lifted off the table. My arm seems muscular, and my friend's arm looks slightly skinnier or thinner than mine, but he seems to win. I want to know how to win even though my arms have muscles. How do I win an arm wrestling contest? What are some tips to win an arm wrestling contest..i.e position of hands/arns, when to use force...etc. I had an arm wrestling contest with my friend, but I lost two times. I know the rules are elbow m... Firstly, watch that video dakid posted, there's some decent tips there. For me though, the most important trait to adopt in arm wrestling is stubbornness. Just don't give up, no matter how much it seems like they're winning. If two people are near equal in strength, the most stubborn person wins. Also, bigger isn't always better. If his muscles are denser than yours he can be both smaller and stronger. Plus it's more about the wrist than your biceps. |
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Will bench pressing help you win an arm wrestling match?
I made a bet with someone on who will win at arm wrestling at the end of the year, me or him. He's convinced that he'll win because he's going to bench press a lot. My dad, who I work out with multiple times a week, told me that bench pressing won't really help you win arm wrestle that much. I made a bet with someone on who will win at arm wrestling at the end of the year, me or him. He'... Nope it won't work. Try covering your hand over his and you will have more control of his strength :p hope you get what i am saying |
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