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DIY Fat Grips For Armwrestling Training

Fat grips are any grip that expands the width of the bar you use to curl. As we all know, curls are the foundation of any worthwhile exercise – especially, armwrestling. Your hands must work harder to grab large, rotating, and misshaped holds, which then engages your forearms more. With strong biceps and forearms, you are equipped to win any match against any opponent.

Devon Larratt In His Home Gym Wrapping Hand Towels Around Dumbbell Handle

Strong Wrists And Forearms Are Foundational For Armwrestling Training

With inflation at an all-time high, and the need to increase shareholder value, wrapping towels around dumbbells is a quick and simple way to increase the intensity of your armwrestling DIY sessions without breaking the bank.

How Do I Incorporate Towels Into My Lift?

Easy, take whatever rags or towels you have around the house, and wrap them tightly around the center bar portion of a dumbbell or barbell – any spot you would grip can be the location of the tightly wrapped towel. This drastically increases the size of the bar, which means your hands have to work overtime to stay engaged. This movement preps you for arm wrestling the greatest armwrestling champions of all time. Pro Tip: use duct tape to ensure the towel stays locked around the dumbbell.

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