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STORIES | ESSAYS: Pulling | The Art of Arm Wrestling

After 'slipping' in competition, Dave Patton gets ready to be put in the strap. Hand size and muscle is important to win matches but tendon strength is key. The more you wrestle, the thicker your tendons get, which is why older competitors are often the best.
After 'slipping' in competition, Dave Patton gets ready to be put in the strap. Hand size and muscle is important to win matches but tendon strength is key. The more you wrestle, the thicker your tendons get, which is why older competitors are often the best.