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Post by Andrew Bieganski on Jan 19, 2012 17:10:56 GMT -5
I was curious to what peoples thoughts were on size. I know when. People gain muscle they get stronger but everybodys different in how much stronger u get. Not all of the best in the world r 300 pounds. There might only b 2 or 3 in the top 10. I also know that a 150 lb difference is a mismatch but how much of a mismatch? And for people that thinks weight has alot to do with it, does it matter more at the pro or am level?
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Post by Max Moore on Jan 19, 2012 17:24:34 GMT -5
some like em big....and then again some like em enormous. lol
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Post by Steven Green on Jan 19, 2012 17:26:18 GMT -5
Hand size, frame, build, matter more than just weight. IMO
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Post by Max Moore on Jan 19, 2012 17:26:47 GMT -5
seriously though.....
i think that size is not as much a factor as experience and genetics. there are some BIG dudes that arent strong enough to put their own pant on in the morning.
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Post by kyledarby on Jan 19, 2012 17:39:23 GMT -5
I think people are discrediting discipline and skill. Muscle alone doesn't translate into skill. These athletes still train and condition. We all know how much more complicated the sport is without speed and technique. The bottom line is there is no one single factor that separates people except natural ability. I think heart and determination get you further than any supplement.
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Post by Jim Roof on Jan 19, 2012 17:51:47 GMT -5
Size imo is a small factor,skill level and consistency on the table,and training to get to the next level is more important than size alone,the best training for armwrestling is armwrestling,and if ur gonna armwrestle it might as well b with guys that are bigger stronger and more experienced than you are,that way you'll be consistently progressing
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Post by Rob Vigeant Jr. on Jan 19, 2012 17:54:49 GMT -5
IMO.... Over 225 it doesn't matter.
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Post by Jim Roof on Jan 19, 2012 18:12:03 GMT -5
But as a new puller myself,I don't think it really matters how big someone is at practice,if u pull bigger stronger seasoned pullers at practice you'll do that much better at an event. If you're 176 and u practice with guys that are 242+ pros you're only gonna get better
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Post by Casey Szparaga on Jan 19, 2012 18:38:23 GMT -5
some like em big....and then again some like em enormous. lol Anger Management.  |
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Post by Logan Schuetzle on Jan 19, 2012 18:52:06 GMT -5
IMO.... Over 225 it doesn't matter. That may be true for people under 6'3" or so. I'm 6'5", and 225 is to light I believe to compete with top heavies. Unless your a freak like Zoloev, and can get it done with 17" arms. |
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Post by Bob Brown on Jan 19, 2012 18:55:24 GMT -5
I love this conversation as so many people use weight as an excuse as why they lost. For 99% of all pullers, weight does not really matter that much. Especially with the 11 pound increments we have. Until our sport has reached the masses and everyone has all the advantages of arm length, hand size, Lean muscle mass, small lower body and large upper body. These small weight difference dont amount to much. Lets take the most recent glaring match between Jerry C. and Zoloev. One is over 300, the other was 176. Yet the actual muscles that help in AW ei: forearm, bicep/tricep, shoulders, were nearly the same size. And both were fairly close to strength.
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Post by John Milne on Jan 19, 2012 18:55:35 GMT -5
6 5 @ 225 has an advantage over 5 6 @ 225 IMO
Height is a bigger advantage than weight methinks.
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Post by Chris Gobby on Jan 19, 2012 19:40:04 GMT -5
6 5 @ 225 has an advantage over 5 6 @ 225 IMO Height is a bigger advantage than weight methinks. Not in a deep hook. |
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Post by Steven Green on Jan 19, 2012 21:39:43 GMT -5
Us short folk gotta get em in the hook. That's the bitch# of it!
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Post by Hungry Hippo on Jan 19, 2012 22:01:39 GMT -5
interesting posts....
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