The author, an Asian medalist, answers questions about armwrestling.
The question this time is “Are push ups good for wrestling?”.
I will tell you the answer.
Push ups have little to do with the strength of arm wrestling.
Muscles trained by push ups
The muscles that are mainly trained and strengthened by push ups are the pectoralis major muscle, the anterior deltoid muscle, and the triceps brachii muscle.
Muscles required for armwrestling
Muscles required for armwrestling
The muscles required for armwrestling are listed below in order of importance.
1. Forearm muscle
2. Biceps
3. Latissimus dorsi
4. Pectoralis major
5. Rotator cuff
6. Triceps
Thus, the muscles used in push ups are not a very high priority in armwrestling.
It is the pull ups that strengthens the arm wrestling
Armwrestler training begins with a pull ups and ends with a pull ups. This is because it is a self weight training that has the greatest effect on the strength of armwrestling.
How to pull ups to make arm wrestling stronger
The most effective pull ups variation for strengthening arm wrestling is the parallel grip pull ups, which is practiced by many armwrestlers.
This is because you can put a load on your muscles with your armpits closed, which is similar to your armwrestling posture.
How to do parallel pull ups
① Grip and hold so that the palms face each other.
② Raise your body.
③ After pulling up the body, pull the shoulder blades closer and raise the chin slightly to completely contract the back muscles.
Two techniques of armwrestling
There are two techniques for arm wrestling: top roll and hook.
Each pull ups method to strengthen these techniques is different.
Pull ups to strengthen the top roll
Standard pull ups are effective for the muscles used in top rolls.
Pull ups to strengthen the hook
Reverse hand pull ups (chin ups) are effective for the muscles used in the hooks.
For more information
For more information on armwrestling, please see the following article.
Asian medalist armwrestler explains armwrestling techniques (top roll) and training equipment
Author information
Author information
Gaku Kamioka
Biology Museum Curator
Bachelor of Education
Physical trainer
JAWA (Japan Arm Wrestling Association) Executive Director, Head Referee
Mazurenko equipment Japan CEO
EzrealArmwrestlingClub Japan CEO
ONIARM-JAPAN armwrestling equipment CEO
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World arm wrestlers, welcome to JAWA(Japan Arm Wrestling Association)
The Japan Arm Wrestling Association(JAWA) was established in 1977 by former Chairman Mitsuo Endo (now Honorary Chairman). JAWA has reached its 43rd year this year.
During this time, we held three World championship and produced many world champions,such as Yoshinobu Kanai and Yoko Yamada.
JAWA is the largest armwrestling organization in Japan, with over 40 prefecture federations.
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自重トレーニング
腕立て伏せ(大胸筋)パイクプッシュアップ(三角筋)
ベンチディップス(上腕三頭筋)
懸垂(背筋群)
バックエクステンション(背筋群)
逆手懸垂(上腕二頭筋)
自重スクワット(下半身)
チューブトレーニング
チューブチェストプレス(大胸筋)チューブチェストフライ(大胸筋)
チューブショルダープレス(三角筋)
チューブキックバック(上腕三頭筋)
チューブローイング(背筋群)
チューブカール(上腕二頭筋)
チューブレッグプレス(下半身)
ダンベルトレーニング
ダンベルプレス(大胸筋)ダンベルフライ(大胸筋)
ダンベルショルダープレス(三角筋)
ダンベルサイドレイズ(三角筋)
ダンベルキックバック(上腕三頭筋)
ダンベルローイング(背筋群)
ダンベルカール(上腕二頭筋)
ダンベルスクワット(下半身)
マシントレーニング
マシンチェストプレス(大胸筋)ケーブルフライ(大胸筋)
スミスマシンベンチプレス(大胸筋)
マシンショルダープレス(三角筋)
ケーブルプレスダウン(上腕三頭筋)
ラットプルダウン(背筋群)
ケーブルローイング(背筋群)
スミスマシンデッドリフト(背筋群)
ケーブルカール(上腕二頭筋)
マシンレッグプレス(下半身)
スミスマシンスクワット(下半身)
バーベルトレーニング
バーベルベンチプレス(大胸筋)バーベルショルダープレス(三角筋)
ナローベンチプレス(上腕三頭筋)
バーベルデッドリフト(背筋群)
バーベルベントオーバーロウ(背筋群)
バーベルグッドモーニング(背筋群)
バーベルカール(上腕二頭筋)
バーベルスクワット(下半身)