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What I UseThis is the exact table I train on. It has held up extremely well for years now. For the price, I think it feels very solid, and it pretty tough to beat. I have also had very good experience with EZREAL Armwrestling over the years, and have found the company to go above and beyond when it comes to customer service.
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My FavoriteThis handle feels very similar to containing an opponent who has both a lot of back pressure and a lot of pronation at the same time. The balance of these pressures is very realistic when compared to a good arm wrestler. pure rolling handles often simulate an opponent who has very strong back pressure, but not as much pronation. The design of this handle not only applies back pressure into your finger tips, but it also applies torque into your wrist, which is exactly what a good arm wrestler will do. I've used a lot of handle to train cupping, but I always come back to this one. Cannot recommend this handle enough!!
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My FavoriteThis table is a TANK!! I remember the first time I pulled on one of these my first thought was that it was completely overbuilt. It is the most heavy duty armwrestling table I have personally pulled on. It definitely helps you feel more connected when compared to some of the more flimsy options out there. The only complaint I have is that it is a bit if a pain to move since it is so heavy, but I supposed that is the the whole point of something so heavy duty :)
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Best BudgetThis table is obviously not going to be the same caliber as the other tables I recommend, but it's honestly not that bad! I have a buddy who owned one of these tables for years, and used it for practice quite often with no issues. It definitely does not feel as solid as the EZREAL, but for the price, it is really tough to beat! Definitely would recommend this as a first table.
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My FavoriteThis strap has a solid metal buckle, and comes in the 1.5inch variant, which is the one I recommend for table time. The wider strap means there is less concentrated pressure on your hand and wrist. As you get stronger, and apply more and more pressure, the comfortability of the strap will matter a lot more to you. I think this strap has a good balance of comfort and durability, and would recommend it for most people. Another favorite of mine is the arm assassins strap. to be totally honest, I probably like this one a little better and find myself gravitating toward in practice. The only issue with arm assassins is that it takes a little while longer to ship. But if you are okay with that, I would definitely check them out as well! They use tubular nylon in their design, which is super comf.
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This handle is basically a cousin to the good old martial arts belt. Some people prefer the martial arts belt, some people prefer this. They basically do the same thing, but this handle just gives you a fatter grip that could potentially simulate an opponents hand more. But at the end of the day, taking the sports specificity to that extreme of a level probably won't make much of a difference. I like these kinds of handles, as it probably puts a little bit more pressure on your thumb, but the difference between this and a standard belt is probably pretty negligible in the long run.
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My FavoriteI tend to be a pretty big fan of most things EZREAL puts out, and this is not an exception. This pulley system mounts directly to your table, and gives you all the adjustability you need to train from low and high vectors. If you want a solid all in one option, this is something to consider.
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If i had to pick a handle that was my 2nd favorite for cupping behind the wrist max, it would be a wrist wrench with a strap. I have used this style of handle a ton over the years, and always really like it. I don't like it quite as much as the wrist max, but it has some advantages. If you are primarily training side pressure for example, and want to integrate wrist training, this handle probably feels a bit better than the wrist max. And at the end of the day, 1 handle gets boring after a while, so having multiple handles is never a problem.
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I have used handles very similar to this in the past, and they can be very effective. Often times when you are training your pronation, you either end up with an exercise that feels hard at the bottom and easy at the top, or hard at the top and easy at the bottom. This handle mitigates that. That being said, there isn't necessarily anything wrong with an exercise that is harder at the top or bottom, it is simply a different exercise that serves a different function. So this type of handle is definitely not necessary, but if you find the traditional pronation exercises "not feeling like armwrestling" this is worth a shot.
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This is certainly not something that is necessary to get stronger for armwrestling. while sports specificity is important, sometimes you can take that principle too far, and you end up putting in huge amounts of effort to get an exercise that is only slightly better. That being said, these handle do feel pretty similar to gripping up with a real life human being. Some people love them, some people don't. If you have some money burning a hole in your pocket, I think these are worth trying.
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Most of the time when training for armwrestling, you will have some sort of handle that attacks your hand or wrist in one way or another. However, some of the time you just want to train your arm. when that is the case, the good old 1 inch spinning handle is a great option. If you want to train side pressure, perhaps a one arm row, or even external rotation, this is a good option.
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This does everything that a standard spinning handle will do, but it puts more force into your cupping. A thicker rolling handle like this will fall somewhere in between a wrist max and a skinny handle. It doesn't put a ton of force into your cupping, but it's definitely not nothing either. If you want to hit some side pressure while also targeting your cup at the same time, this can be a good option.
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Personally, I have never been a huge fan of these types of handles, but there are high level arm wrestlers who swear by them. If you are going to do a ton of back exercises anyway, could be a could idea to use this handle in order to attack your cupping at the same time.
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If you already have a martial arts belt, or even a strap, you probably don't need something like this. If you want something that is extremely repeatable, getting a dedicated handle for certain exercises can be helpful. Most people end up turning their karate belt into a bunch of different handles over the years. This strap also has neoprene, which feels really nice for those of us with frail velvet hand skin.
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A Martial arts belt is the staple of armwrestling equipment. It is also probably the cheapest piece of equipment you will ever buy. If you could only have one handle, one attachment to use for the rest of your life, many high level arm wrestlers are going to reach for the martial arts belt. It is infinitely versatile since you can tie it into whatever you want, it's very comfy to use with heavy weights, it's strong, and as I said, it is very inexpensive. If you have 0 armwrestling equipment, I would buy a strap. But after that, I would probably go for a martial arts belt.
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Best BudgetThis is an amazing product!! I have multiple much more expensive pulley systems, but I still use this thing all the time. It holds 600lbs, it's metal, It's super smooth, you can put it anywhere, and it's like 20 bucks!! It swings a little bit, takes more time to set up your exercises than if you had a weight stack, but again, it's 20 bucks. If you are on a budget, or just getting into the sport, I cannot recommend this enough!!
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Same as with the plate loaded version, having a weight sled means the weights won't swing around, and having a the 2:1 system allows you to change the angle very quickly. The only problem with the plate loaded pulley system is the plate loading part. It's not nearly as bad as having to take the carabiner off the loading pin every time, but a plate loaded system is never as convenient as a weight stack. All you have to do is adjust the weight pin. That may not seem like a big deal, but over years of lifting, it will. If you are looking for a weight stack that is on the more budget friendly side of things, this is one of the better options out there.
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I have used this particular pulley and love it!! It is super smooth, attaches directly to the table, and can hold a lot of weight. Unfortunately, it is a fixed pulley, so you cannot adjust the angle, but it is at a pretty good angle if you could only pick one. This particular setup also comes with a loading pin, as well as the cable you need.
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The biggest advantage of a pulley system with a sled, is that the weights don't swing around on you. Additionally, the 2:1 pulley design allows you to change your lifting angle very quickly. If you already have a bunch of weight plates, and want something that works great for arm wrestling training, but is also more versatile for more traditional lifting, a plate loaded pulley system can be a good option. I have had good experiences with Mikolo in the past, they offer a lifetime frame warranty on a lot of their products, and they are pretty budget friendly.
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If you are using a free hanging pulley system, you need something to load your weights onto. Some people tie a knot in the end of a martial arts belt, some people use a strap to tie their weights together, but a loading pin is going to be much less of a hassle if you are planning on training with a pulley system often. If you have 2 inch plates, this is a good option.
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Same thing as the 2 inch loading pin, but for the weirdos like me with 1 inch plates.
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Budget PickThese are the cheapest bumper plates I have come across, if you prefer bumpers, these are worth a look. When you first get them they feel slippery, but that wears off after a while. They're not any better than most of the other companies, just cheaper.
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These are definitely not super high quality plates, but they are far cheaper than bumper or iron plates. At the end of the day, weight is weight, and this is a pretty inexpensive way to come by it.
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Budget PickSame as with the bumper plates, these don't do anything special, but then again most plates don't. They're job is basically to just sit there. These serve that purpose fine.
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Often times arm wrestlers have difficult supinating their wrist very far, especially in the bottom range of motion of a curl. This bar allows you to obtain a near neutral grip, which feels much more comfortable for most pullers. This is the same style of bar Levan used to curl 400lbs.
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Personally I am not the biggest fan of fat grips, I wouldn't just buy a bunch of them if you are starting from scratch. However, if you have a lot of skinny handles already in your gym, it can be much more cost effective to put fat grips on those handles, instead of buying all new handles.
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