This will be his first fight in Vendetta in Vegas, which he is very excited about. Christian Binnie, American armwrestler, is already getting ready for his opponent, Armen Chapukhyan, whom he will fight in left arm during the February armfight #45. They will fight in +95 kg over 210 lbs Superheavyweight.

I know my opponent is string and fast, I will be ready for him – promises Binnie.

His training encompasses both weights and practice.

I train every Sunday with my crew, “Jupiter Farms” - says Binnie. - They are preparing me for the fights. With the weights, I train a little differently than other armwrestlers, I train more like powerlifters. I warm up thoroughly and lift very heavy, with 2-4 sets of 1-5 reps per set.

He trains for strength, not looks. Binnie doesn't want to look like a bodybuilder.

I prefer full range of motion with every exercise – says Binnie. - Armwrestling is a strength sport, not a beauty contest. I work the muscle that gets used in armwrestling, that are flexed, contracted during the setup and the fight.

Binnie uses wrist straps with his weights.

When I am training my bicep, I can do standing curls with 22,5 dumbbells, no straps – or 35 kg, with straps. You tell me, which one works the muscles better?

Binnie does a lot of isometric holds, during training and practice, and even when watching TV. He also works his “arm”, though he says it's an empty phrase.

In reality, it's all about wrist flexors – he explains. - I work them like every other muscle. I know that every armwrestler has strong forearms (wrist flexors) and most problems with taking your arm away during setup is not weak arms, but losing flexor tension.

Is his training enough to beat Chapukhyan in armfight #45? We'll see in February 2016.

Armfight #45 will take place on 27 February 2016 in Las Vegas, Fremont Street.

Iza Małkowska