Jeff Parker Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 So I'm pretty new to armwrestling, been training for about a year and have done 1 contest, and I have found that the better I get at various pull-ups from different grips, the better I get at armwrestling. Now that I am finally getting almost mediocre at them, I used to be awful, I am wondering what I would get the most results with specific for armwrestling, more weight or more reps? My current best with a narrow hammer grip and strict form, zero kipping and full extension on each rep is 12 reps and max added weight is 55lbs. This is at a bodyweight of 201lbs. Right now I am hitting pull-ups twice a week with one time focusing on bodyweight reps and the other on weighted reps or 1 rep max weights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucasraymond Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) I do pull-ups every work out for AW with about 75% of them being neutral grip..when I am training back/bis (2x/week) I will do them weighted and the heavy days I do 50-75% ROM and will do holds in a lock position (~90-100 deg of elbow flexion). I also try to do them with a false grip on a thick handle. On my off days I do full ROM with 5 sets of 20 on various items; overhand, neutral, globe/softball pullups, etc just to keep blood flow into those area. Recently I also started doing pullups on the Rouge Globe (12") which works my side pressure a lot if I keep my hands more on the side versus the top. Edited March 28, 2018 by Lucasraymond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Imo, just like what Luke said, you'll likely get the most carryover from doing neutral grip Pull-Ups using a false grip, or even using a crusher or country crush. Just don't let your wrist open up or it will defeat the purpose. I used to do timed holds in a neutral grip with weight added - 70-85% of my max pull. Be careful though, I irritated my bicep tendon by overdoing things and had to stop weighted stuff for a while and only do bodyweight chins and pullups. I definetly recommend you hit the biceps on days you are going to to pullups/chinups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Juncker Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Here is an example. Using a wrist wrench in one hand and a 3" rolling handle in the other. Not the best form but I took this after a pinch workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) In my opinion better is more reps But no more than 15.... But it's only my opinion.... See time 0:25 second exercise Try this option No less than 3 reps remember !! PS. First exercise in this video it's for hook Remember bend wrist !! Edited March 30, 2018 by pawel r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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