What are the muscles used in arm wrestling?

Answer 1

In Wrestling, every muscle group comes into play. Whether they act as antagonists and stabilize movement or as a primary and actually provide force, there isn't a muscle group that won't be used.

Answer 2

There are several muscles used to actually rotate your arm about the shoulder joint. Here is a list of some of them: pectoralis major, subscapularis, coracobrachialis, biceps brachii, supraspinatus, deltoid, latissimus dorsi, teres major and minor, infraspinatus, long head of triceps.

This is not a complete list of the muscles involved, but what it should say is that this is not a straight forward and simple mechanical motion. The only good (time efficient) exercise is to mimic the arm wrestling motion--with a cable machine perhaps.

The role of the wrist is also a contributing factor in arm wrestling, but that is much more simple. In this part, the forearm flexors is the muscle that's used.

Answer 3

Just about all of the muscles in your body are used at some point during a match. But if you're looking for muscles to work out in the off-season focus on arms, hand strength (for gripping), legs, and back.

Answer 4

Professional wrestlers spend a lot of time working out in the gym using all of their muscles,therefore the answer to the question is everybody muscle is important. A professional wrestler needs strong arms ,back and leg muscles.Strong biceps,triceps are a must to be able to fend off your opponent or lift them and pin them in a winning position.

Answer 5

Legs, Gluts, and abs. Your back is also used quite alot when wrestling.

Answer 6

Wrestlers use most of there muscles, but mainly their Biceps Triceps and Abs

Answer 7

Pretty much all of them!