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Tips from Vasily Kuzniecov # Armwrestling # Armpower.net

We present to you the technique of fighting over the top against an opponent, who also fights over the top.

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In the first phase, the wrist is in straight position (locked), drwa opponent's arm towards yourself.

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Proper grip.

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Improper grip.

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In this technique, the opponent who has the higher grip has the better chance to win.

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In phase two, pay attention to side pressure on the opponent's arm.

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In phase three, slide your elbow on the diagonal towards yourself, while attacking the opponent's fingers. It's a large error to first slide your elbow and only then attack fingers.

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For beginners, raise your finger to understand and remember the right track for the movement. It's also very important to stiffen your fingers while side pressuring your opponent.

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While fihting over the top, the shoulder of the fighting arm must be higher that the opposite shoulder. Correct position of shoulder.

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Incorrect position of shoulder.

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Fighters training for over the top should use a belt attached to pulley. Hold the belt so that one end covers the finger bones, and the other covers the middle part of palm. Correct belt grip.

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Incorrect belt grip.

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While gripping the belt, remember to keep a 90 degrees angle between forearm and belt.

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Bicep curls with hammer grip. Begin exercise with moving your back backwards. Angle between arm and forearm is fixed, 90 degrees.

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It's a common error to lower shoulder or wrost. The reason is usually too much weight on the stack, making it impossible to properly execute the exercise.