The Top 5 Pieces Of Armwrestling Equipment You Need In Your Arsenal

Honestly, any type of heavy-duty rope will do for this piece of armwrestling equipment.

Why You Need It:

Ropes and belts allow you to string your dumbbell plates together to make this line-and-sinker DIY armwrestling tool. Essentially, you thread the belt through the holes and dumbbells. Then, practice your rise movement by lifting the weights using the belt, which is tightly wrapped around your hand. It simulates the constant tension of an armwrestling opponent’s arm.

Bigger handles always engage more of your wrist and your forearm.

Why You Need It:

Thicker grips and handles recruit more of your wrist flexors and forearms. Also, they are great for simulating the sheer size of an opponents hand — especially, if you armwrestle someone like Levan. Also, you can make your own DIY fat grips with towels if you don’t want to spend the money on fat grips or plastic dumbbell handle attachments.

A staple with unlimited possibilities, heavy-duty exercise bands allow you to do a slew of motions and training exercises.

Why You Need It:

Exercise bands are extremely versatile. You can compound them with existing weights, use them independently, or attach multiple together for one incredibly strong band. Also, due to their inherent make and model, you can wrap them around your hand without it hurting much and then put the band’s other side underneath your foot, and get to single arm curling.

This is the best simulation of a match-pull and beginning start you will get outside of training with a partner.

Why You Need It:

If you don’t have someone to train with (and you should find a buddy to train with; makes it more fun and intense) this pulley system can do an excellent job of simulating the real thing. It is especially useful for working on your toproll technique within the first 1-3 seconds of a match. With a system like this, you are able to load weights to grow your strength and conditioning for armwrestling progressively.

Adjustable dumbbells are your best friend in the home gym of an armwrestler.

Why You Need It:

Adjustable dumbbells are an exceptional tool for progressive overload. They allow you to incrementally increase the load you are curling each week or biweekly to keep precise records of arm strength gains. Also, you can easily get dumbbell handles with adjustable plates — whatever floats your boat! Check out Facebook Marketplace or eBay for cheap and inexpensive dumbbell sets that people practically give away for bargain prices.

Pro Tip: Don’t buy dumbbells and iron new. It is super expensive and old dumbbells don’t go bad. Ever.

Invented just for armwrestling — the MultiSpinner.

Why You Need It:

Almost every video you see of Devon Larratt shows him with a MultiSpinner. This tool is simple: A firm pipe contraption for a handle with holes drilled into it for straps. This is then connected to the aforementioned armwrestling table pulley system. The large handle simulates a hook and cupping technique, while the strap emulates the actual strap used in armwrestling matches.

DIY Tip: Bore holes through a thick PVC pipe and use backpack straps to make your own MultiSpinner. However, the real thing might be safer and might last longer—pull at your own risk!