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Armwrestling

Armwrestling is a strength and technique duel at a dedicated table. Grip, wrist position, body angle, force transfer, referee commands and safe loading are decisive.

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Classification

Category Strength sport

Family Strength Sports

Level Main sport

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Armwrestling is a regulated table duel in which each athlete tries to bring the opponent's hand to the pin zone.

Geeignet für Suitable for people who like strength, grip technique, short bouts and direct but tightly regulated comparison.

Cost 0-100 EUR for club training, table time and possibly wraps; owning a competition table is not required. Club fees, strength training, recovery and event entry can be ongoing costs. Armwrestling club, strength-sport club or tournament group. Technique training and controlled loading matter more than raw strength.

First progress Grip and table feel develop quickly; safe competition technique takes weeks to months.

Fitness level medium

Was du brauchst

armwrestling table or club
coach/experienced partners
warm-up
strength and technique training

First steps

find club training
learn safe arm/shoulder position
practice toproll/hook basics gradually
add strength training slowly

Armwrestling club, strength-sport club or supervised table group.

Do not pull cold or maximally without instruction; keep shoulder, elbow and wrist in safe positions.

Weitere Angaben

Tags individual, armdrucken, strength-sport, armwrestling, kraftsport, armdruecken, arm-wrestling

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Bring the opponent's hand legally to the pin zone after the start command.

Teilnehmer

Two athletes at the table.

Teamgröße

Individual bout; scoring by class, arm side and tournament format.

Spielfeld

Armwrestling table with pads, pegs and referee position.

Dauer

Depends on format and event.

Wertung

A legal pin wins the pull; fouls or rule breaches can decide the pull or match.

Gewinnbedingung

Best valid time, placing or score in the announced format.

Ausrüstung

Competition table, pads, pegs, straps and possibly chalk.

Wichtige Regelpunkte

safety breach
course/rule breach
equipment breach

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

World Armwrestling Federation (WAF)
International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA)

2022 WAF Rules World Armwrestling Federation · rulebook · high
3 Things Beginner Armwrestlers Need to Focus on Armwrestling Praxis · beginner-guide · medium
World Armwrestling Federation World Armwrestling Federation · federation · high