Armwrestling Move #1: The Hook
The hook is the most common move in armwrestling. You are probably familiar with the hook,
because it is the move that is used when armwrestling is portrayed in bars and elsewhere on TV.
It is considered an "inside" move, meaning you are trying to beat your opponent's arm instead
of his hand (as you do in a toproll). To be successful in a hook, you should be stronger than or
at least equal to the strength level of your opponent. You need not have as good a bench press
or squat as your opponent, because this strength counts very little in armwrestling. Instead, try
to gauge your forearm and bicep strength against that of your opponent. If you believe that you
are not as strong as him or her, try toprolling instead. If, on the other hand, you compare
favorably to your opponent, you can really blast him in an impressive manner with the hook.
HOW IT IS PERFORMED
If you have ever armwrestled across a kitchen table, you have probably already used the hook.
To perform the hook, curl your wrist as hard as you can. Now, get your body over your arm.
Keep your arm close to your body. To get the pin, push down with your arm and body.
HOOK ROLLOVER IMAGES
We have recently added this rollover image with the hope that it will better illustrate the body
movement required for a successful hook.
You can see that the wrestler on the right (blue) has his opponent in a hook. (blue) is pressing down with his body and his arm to get the pin. |
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