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Post by Robert Miller on Mar 5, 2011 0:04:48 GMT -5
Gentleman, Has anyone ever used or owned an arm-wrestling machine? If so, what was your experience w/ it and is it worth shelling out $400-500 for?  I'm referring to something like the Extreme AW machine like they sale @ ultimate armwrestling.com or the Terminator machine? Thanks for your input guys, Rob |
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Post by John Byerley on Mar 5, 2011 3:02:39 GMT -5
I've got it and will definitely get you stronger in certain areas IMO.
Side pressure especially - and some hand/set up strength of course, using the thick handle in conjunction with the side pressure.
I wish I was able ( had energy ) to train with it more often, but several years ago when I was using it more often it really helped me get stronger in areas I was weak previously.
They advertise it as being able to start in several different positions - and I guess you could possibly tweak it if you are mechanically savvy, but I have to put it in the "losing position" starting spot JUST to get the weight engaged by the time I am at center. Hard to explain but can try to if needed.
Overall, I think its worth the money. I think I got the extreme for $499 or so shipped. It doubles of course as a table as well, BUT once you add the MACHINE attachment, you would not want to go back to TABLE unless you had to, or maybe for the occasional practice, its a decent amount of work.
Hope that helps, take care.
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Post by Robert Miller on Mar 5, 2011 11:40:58 GMT -5
Thanks for your input John, it was very helpful! It appears to be a worthwhile addition to my home gym at this point but I'm still not completly sold...
Is there any back-pressure while pulling on it? definitely looks good for side pressure though!
Anyone else got experience w/ this machine???
Cheers, Rob
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Post by Brendan Downes on Mar 5, 2011 18:17:27 GMT -5
the arm bodanski looks very versatile....
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Post by John Byerley on Mar 5, 2011 18:21:13 GMT -5
If I had extra $$$ would definitely get the Terminator - from the looks and what everyone says looks incredible.
As far as back pressure on mine, not so much. The Terminator does have that functionality from my understanding.
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Post by Robert Miller on Mar 6, 2011 0:00:34 GMT -5
Thanks Guys! The terminator does seem to be an awesome piece of equipment for sure.
I'm gonna have to speak w/ John Cole regarding the Terminator and get some more info.
Thanks again guys and keep the input coming!
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