arm wrestler
Table strength competitor
An arm wrestler is someone who competes in arm wrestling—a contest where two opponents grip hands and attempt to force each other's arm down to a surface.
The term applies to casual competitors and professional athletes alike: He's been an arm wrestler since college.
Professional arm wrestlers compete in organized tournaments with weight classes and formal rules.
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- titleFormal honorific or name
- boutLimited stretch of something
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
opponent · challenger · showdown · face-off · bracket · elimination · rounds · victory
Upper arm flexors
- tricepsThree-headed arm muscle
- wristHand-forearm connection
- grip strengthHand squeezing power
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
ligament · flexor · extensor · deltoid · hypertrophy · hand size · supinator · finger strength
Secure manual hold
- hookCurved catching device
- pressApply force downward
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- positioningArranging in specific locations
countermove · setup · feint · timing · angle · lock · pinning · hand placement
Determination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- focusConcentrated attention point
composure · intimidation · mental toughness · pain tolerance · endurance · willpower · intensity · aggression
Spiraling hair sections
- wrist curlsForearm strengthening movement
- sparringPractice combat training
- resistance bandsElastic strips for strength training
- negativesUnfavorable aspects or refusals
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- titleFormal honorific or name
- boutLimited stretch of something
matchup · opponent · challenger · showdown · face-off · bracket · elimination · rounds · victory · defeat
biceps
Upper arm flexors
- tricepsThree-headed arm muscle
- wristHand-forearm connection
- grip strengthHand squeezing power
tendon · ligament · flexor · extensor · deltoid · hypertrophy · hand size · supinator · finger strength · bone density
grip
Secure manual hold
positioning · countermove · setup · feint · timing · angle · lock · pinning · hand placement · post
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
focus · composure · intimidation · mental toughness · pain tolerance · endurance · willpower · intensity · aggression · patience
curls
Spiraling hair sections
- wrist curlsForearm strengthening movement
- sparringPractice combat training
- resistance bandsElastic strips for strength training
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- fightersboxer, boxers, Muhammad Ali, fighter, Mike Tyson
- grapplersjudoka, luchador
- Strength Athletesweightlifter, powerlifter, strongman, strongwoman, Olympic lifter
arm wrestlerboxer
Combat sport competitor
kickboxer · street fighter · martial artist · fencer · wrestler
arm wrestlerdistance runner
Athlete racing extended lengths
endurance athlete · triathlete · cyclist · swimmer · cross-country skier
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