mightyjoe Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Here's the video on "Finger Pressure"! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUp42WLzbbA Can't emphasize enough how important finger pressure is to AW strength. This is one link to the chain. Stay tuned for many more tips/exercises. Live to Arm Wrestle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdigriz Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Once again Joe...awesome info and super clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Great video. I'm going to have to find some ways to train for finger pressure. Don't have the equipment suggested, but I'm sure I can rig up something similar. So I guess when arm wrestling, you want to press your fingers into the opponents hand as hard as you can? I'm not sure I understand completely from the video but what's the benefit of having good finger pressure? Does it give you a good base or good leverage to do different techniques like the top roll or is it something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightertrainer Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I have to agree, it is very clear of what he tried to express. Good job Joe I tried last week to hang on a 2"x2" cross bar with my bodyweight. I can really feel it on my fingers and I weigh only 154lbs. Also last week, I used the barbell that rested on the squat rack at my shoulder level, then I stood on one side with my wrist cupped, I try to lift the other end up by pulling this end down . I started with just the bar and gradually add weight plates to it. I got only 30lbs on one side plus some of the bar weight. Since the bar is long I have no idea much torques it was on my hand. Cupped hand and bent wrist that is! I will try with straigh wrist tomorrow to see how much max I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle102887 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I bought a piece of 2x4 a while back and grabbed a foam leg rest thing of an old bench I have. Cut it and put it around the 2x4 so basically it's almost flat with a slight curve and it is kinda squishy like a hand. And I screwed some J hooks in the sides and attached chain to it. So it rotates freely like its trying to open your hand up when you pull down on it. So you really have to lock the wrist and put a lot of finger pressure on it to keep it where you want it. I like to do wrist curls on it and holds.....a lot of fun. I think the rotation it has makes it that much better for armwrestling. And the foam padding I placed around it, acts as like a muscle activator. It felt more real with the foam on than with it off, and I feel like I got more out of it. Its almost like a secret weapon........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawel r Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Great video Joe!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judoboy Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 another top vid - thanks joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Great video Joe. I was under the same impression that grippers don't have a big carryover to AW, but flat finger stuff and thickbars are much more benefitial for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judoboy Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i trained specifically for finger pressure last night (see my log) and i was amazed on how it affected my whole lower arm. the belly of my forearm was insanely pumped to the point where i couldn't continue. awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Anyone able to answer my question? Great video. I'm going to have to find some ways to train for finger pressure. Don't have the equipment suggested, but I'm sure I can rig up something similar. So I guess when arm wrestling, you want to press your fingers into the opponents hand as hard as you can? I'm not sure I understand completely from the video but what's the benefit of having good finger pressure? Does it give you a good base or good leverage to do different techniques like the top roll or is it something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Anyone able to answer my question?Great video. I'm going to have to find some ways to train for finger pressure. Don't have the equipment suggested, but I'm sure I can rig up something similar. So I guess when arm wrestling, you want to press your fingers into the opponents hand as hard as you can? I'm not sure I understand completely from the video but what's the benefit of having good finger pressure? Does it give you a good base or good leverage to do different techniques like the top roll or is it something else? In short, "hand control". Especially when your opponent tries to top roll you. It takes finger pressure to stop his top roll. Also to prevent someone from rolling out on your hand after you've got them in a hook. If your an inside puller it's important for your set-up. I can give more detail if necessary. Re-watch "Technique part 2" and see if you can see why finger pressure is important. Hope this answers your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknight Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 In short, "hand control". Especially when your opponent tries to top roll you.It takes finger pressure to stop his top roll. Also to prevent someone from rolling out on your hand after you've got them in a hook. If your an inside puller it's important for your set-up. I can give more detail if necessary. Re-watch "Technique part 2" and see if you can see why finger pressure is important. Hope this answers your question. Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. Seems quite obvious to me now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithras Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 finally got round to watching these vids, excellent work Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booyah!!! Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Awesome information !!!!! Thank you!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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