Awesome info. Thanks. I”m strengthening my hands because at 74 yrs. I’ve developed carpal tunnel syndrome and all they wan to do is to do is carpel release surgery. Bullshit to that I’ve been strengthen my hands and avoiding the knife. On my left hand it is the exact same muscle you’ve focused on at the bottom of the thumb that has atrophied. Thanks again.
Can you make a posting toproll setup tutorial? Like from a POV perspective, every advantage you can get, fundamentals to focus on outside and inside the straps? Would love to see it!
Holy shit, been doing that thumb variation, insane feel and it really is hitting that bottom part. Excited to grow it because its basically the same as shrinking my opponents fingers lol.
@@ChrisDrummondAW and i like watching you videos. Thank you my friend. If we ever met in real life I will shake your hand and we will talk about Ivan Matyushenko
your Videos are so good and informative that I have to ask myself every day if i want to share your videos with the world because i want to support you or do i want to keep this channel a secret in order to progress faster then other armwrestlers Another one of gods little tests
@@ChrisDrummondAW Well finding your channel is kinda a cheat code for this sport. These infos are so good and free which makes me wanna buy coaching from you in the future... I will share it with close friends 👌
Hi Chris, great video! I'm quite new to your channel so forgive me if you covered this in a previous video but what do you think about training the dorsal interosseus of the index finger? (Finger abduction). It seems like a good option to me to pursue hypertrophy there as well.
Hi, love your channel. One question and maybe video idea: Im doing the devon larratt riser lift exactly like he does and its literally my arm failing, i never had my wrist drop in training or on the table. Its a similar situation with my pronation. Isolated full range( no elbow flexion, arm supported on a table etc.) i can pronate way too much compared to my pronation lift( i know people who do about the same isolated but have a way stronger pronation lift) Probably this is a bit unusual but it sucks lol, especially since my arm is what ive been training the longest(from training before i started armwrestling) so its gonna be hard to get better elbowflexion..
I'm in a similar position, and everybody has certain proclivities, but there are things you can do. People respond differently to different types of training, even different muscles on the same person, even different types of lifts for the same muscles. I know I respond well to low volume, high frequency isometrics (around/up to 30 sec holds) and eccentrics, and I've figured out which lifts work best (but mostly are most fun, for me to keep consistent and track progress).
Your video is really good and useful. I have a question that needs your help. I want to ask how to train the side press of the posting top roll style. And when we don't have a table, can we practice side pressing with just cable?
"Small hands like me" Dude your hands a good size, I'm 6 foot tall and my palm is only 4 inches by 4 inches lol, your hand and fingers are a good bit bigger than mine
First time on a table was 11/3/2018. I guess the proudest moment is probably when I first got put on the North American rankings but tbh the coolest things I’ve done are off the table or at least out of competition.
I did a similar one while ago but improved it a bit. Id say you d like it 😉Let me know whether you want to see it... then I d make a quick clip for you. Great content.. Thank you
Hey chris whats your opinion on pronation? Should we train it by isolating it with dynamics from different angles and same with statics from different angles? And changing handles, grip etc. And then train biceps separately with curls and static lifts, rather than e.g being limited by pronation on pronation lifts,so this fully maximize development
Most people who go to the gym do absolutely no specific training for anything, they'll just go on a cardio machine or some weights machines and call it a day. Many will do a handful of free weight or cable exercises, and very few actually know anything about proper technique or form. People like us who train very specifically for exact muscles or goals are rare.
Every bit helps but don’t get in the mindset of pronating somebody’s hand open. Think about simply maintaining pronation and pulling the match to you and away from them.
Hello Chris, I have a question and I believe so many others also have this same question. IS THERE ANY WAY TO ISOLATE PRONATOR MUSCLES❓FOR HYPERTROPHY. there are many ways to train it isometric but what about building muscle size which will further transfer in ISOMETRIC training 🤔❓.
Basic full range pronation exercises. Don’t half-ass the stretch or the full contraction (must go past neutral) - you’ll use way less weight than you think you would need.
@@ChrisDrummondAW when I do pronation exercise, I usually do first set in 20-30 reps range and keep weight same for rest of the sets, but I face a problem. ~ when I go full range my ECU tendon pops out and wrist joint also feels unstable even in higher reps range (20-30), my wrist got injured about 1 year ago and now their is no pain but this problem while training pronation.
Your channel is probably the best arm wrestling advice channel I’ve ever came across
Arm War ❌ Thumb War ✅
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Awesome info. Thanks. I”m strengthening my hands because at 74 yrs. I’ve developed carpal tunnel syndrome and all they wan to do is to do is carpel release surgery. Bullshit to that I’ve been strengthen my hands and avoiding the knife. On my left hand it is the exact same muscle you’ve focused on at the bottom of the thumb that has atrophied. Thanks again.
Can you make a posting toproll setup tutorial? Like from a POV perspective, every advantage you can get, fundamentals to focus on outside and inside the straps? Would love to see it!
Bro your channel is awesome
Holy shit, been doing that thumb variation, insane feel and it really is hitting that bottom part. Excited to grow it because its basically the same as shrinking my opponents fingers lol.
I feel like I’ve been looking for your videos for years!!! Finally some arm wrestling training that makes sense. You’ve got a fan sir!!
Very cool👌
Grip and Hand training seems pretty cool
I really like squeezing things.
@@ChrisDrummondAW and i like watching you videos. Thank you my friend. If we ever met in real life I will shake your hand and we will talk about Ivan Matyushenko
Won’t be a long conversation if that’s the only topic.
@@ChrisDrummondAW😂😂
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Interesting ideas buddy, pinch strength is not really important for armwrestling, but keep crushing whatever you do! 💪
Yeah not so important but good base building.
your Videos are so good and informative that I have to ask myself every day if i want to share your videos with the world because i want to support you or do i want to keep this channel a secret in order to progress faster then other armwrestlers
Another one of gods little tests
Share it. People will see it but they still have to do the work. None of this is secret.
@@ChrisDrummondAW Well finding your channel is kinda a cheat code for this sport.
These infos are so good and free which makes me wanna buy coaching from you in the future...
I will share it with close friends 👌
Hi Chris, great video! I'm quite new to your channel so forgive me if you covered this in a previous video but what do you think about training the dorsal interosseus of the index finger? (Finger abduction). It seems like a good option to me to pursue hypertrophy there as well.
Hi, love your channel. One question and maybe video idea:
Im doing the devon larratt riser lift exactly like he does and its literally my arm failing, i never had my wrist drop in training or on the table.
Its a similar situation with my pronation. Isolated full range( no elbow flexion, arm supported on a table etc.) i can pronate way too much compared to my pronation lift( i know people who do about the same isolated but have a way stronger pronation lift)
Probably this is a bit unusual but it sucks lol, especially since my arm is what ive been training the longest(from training before i started armwrestling) so its gonna be hard to get better elbowflexion..
I'm in a similar position, and everybody has certain proclivities, but there are things you can do. People respond differently to different types of training, even different muscles on the same person, even different types of lifts for the same muscles. I know I respond well to low volume, high frequency isometrics (around/up to 30 sec holds) and eccentrics, and I've figured out which lifts work best (but mostly are most fun, for me to keep consistent and track progress).
Your video is really good and useful. I have a question that needs your help. I want to ask how to train the side press of the posting top roll style. And when we don't have a table, can we practice side pressing with just cable?
I have a lot of content covering side pressure training. I don’t specify it for different styles.
@@ChrisDrummondAWthank you
"Small hands like me"
Dude your hands a good size, I'm 6 foot tall and my palm is only 4 inches by 4 inches lol, your hand and fingers are a good bit bigger than mine
My hand is 7.5” long from wrist to fingertip. It’s not small for the world but it’s bottom of the barrel for a heavyweight armwrestler.
How long have you been armwrestling and what achievment are you most proud of in the sport, if I may ask?
First time on a table was 11/3/2018. I guess the proudest moment is probably when I first got put on the North American rankings but tbh the coolest things I’ve done are off the table or at least out of competition.
I did a similar one while ago but improved it a bit. Id say you d like it 😉Let me know whether you want to see it... then I d make a quick clip for you.
Great content.. Thank you
Hey chris whats your opinion on pronation? Should we train it by isolating it with dynamics from different angles and same with statics from different angles? And changing handles, grip etc. And then train biceps separately with curls and static lifts, rather than e.g being limited by pronation on pronation lifts,so this fully maximize development
I’ve made a lot of content describing my training philosophy and variations that work. Try different things and find out what works for you.
@ChrisDrummondAW okay thanks
Doing my thumb training in the gym lately… people look at me like I’m crazy… maybe we are?
Tell them to come for a hand shake 😄
Most people who go to the gym do absolutely no specific training for anything, they'll just go on a cardio machine or some weights machines and call it a day. Many will do a handful of free weight or cable exercises, and very few actually know anything about proper technique or form. People like us who train very specifically for exact muscles or goals are rare.
How do you get your pinky pad so thick?
It’s really not that thick but regular hand training is what contributes.
Will this help pronate against someone with a massive hand?
Every bit helps but don’t get in the mindset of pronating somebody’s hand open. Think about simply maintaining pronation and pulling the match to you and away from them.
@@ChrisDrummondAW ok thanks for ur reply :)
Hello Chris, I have a question and I believe so many others also have this same question. IS THERE ANY WAY TO ISOLATE PRONATOR MUSCLES❓FOR HYPERTROPHY.
there are many ways to train it isometric but what about building muscle size which will further transfer in ISOMETRIC training 🤔❓.
Basic full range pronation exercises. Don’t half-ass the stretch or the full contraction (must go past neutral) - you’ll use way less weight than you think you would need.
@@ChrisDrummondAW when I do pronation exercise, I usually do first set in 20-30 reps range and keep weight same for rest of the sets, but I face a problem.
~ when I go full range my ECU tendon pops out and wrist joint also feels unstable even in higher reps range (20-30), my wrist got injured about 1 year ago and now their is no pain but this problem while training pronation.