Jon Vinikoor Talks Arm Wrestling

Did you know that arm wrestling is a professional sport? Well it is, and Jon Vinikoor is one of the best in the business. Jon Vinikoor is a former national champion and recently placed 4^th in the world at the World Arm Wrestling Championships in Venice, Italy. Jon Vinikoor would like to provide aspiring arm wrestlers with a few tips on proper starting form.

(1) Footwork

Who would have thought footwork would be an important part of arm wrestling? Jon Vinikoor is here to tell you that it matters. Participants should place the same foot forward as the arm they are wrestling with. Right handed arm wrestlers place their right foot forward, and left handed arm wrestlers vice versa.

(2) Thumb Position

Next, Jon Vinikoor tells participants to tuck their thumb into their fingers. This gives more strength and stability to your grip. Jon Vinikoor notes that this will also help you execute a variety of specialty techniques.

(3) Position Arm and Body

While positioning your foot and thumb are key, body and arm positioning is equally as important. Jon Vinikoor tells participants to bring their abdomen close to the table for support. Participants with their right foot forward should have their right hip against the table. The inverse is true for lefties. Jon Vinikoor also keeps his arm as close to his body as possible. This gives him the optimal amount of strength.

These three tips will get you in the correct starting form for a competitive arm wrestling match. Jon Vinikoor points out that most people lose because of a lack of proper starting form.