I'm still pretty new to the sport(4 months) and will use that as an excuse for not having started isometric training till now but this was all I needed to get on the train. Thanks Uncle Todd! Your explanation is always on point. I'm sure you're a great engineer but you'd have been an even better engineering professor.
@@tval00 I've been to one competition till now. It's true that armwrestling tournaments are difficult to find. Get on armwrestling discussion Facebook page and check out there. All the best.
lmao I remember Michael Todd used to say isometrics are useless for arm wrestling before his match with Devon where Devon just isometrically held Michael's hit like it was nothing.
I've been doing those overcoming isometrics with a wrist wrench on a pin stack. I put the weight so heavy that I can't budge it and then I pull against it as hard as I can for 5 seconds at different joint angles. My cupping strength has gone way up
People, this type of specialised work is what will really turn you into a strong arm wrestler. Combine this with your general arm strengthening exercises such as Wrist curls, bicep curls, bench press etc and you will become a Monster.
You are my favorite armwrestler, Todd. Really inspiring man. Your rigor in training and the way you built yout entire system are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. Greetings from France.
Uncle Todd, as an idea for a TH-cam videos, can you make 15-30 minutes public debates with Devon about training stuff etc. I want people to choose most effective strategies not the strategy by the most famous athlete, even though you are the most beloved one!)
Great explanation for those out there who ain't in know, now their in the know. Keep the great videos coming.. Always appreciate the ones on here who share the knowledge and are out there pulling with more than just elite arm wrestlers, like clubs, giving them the spot light and helping grow the sport. Great work!!
Static holds can be done with supramaximal weights where you basically use your entire body to get the weight to the preferred position, curls or arm wrestling moves etc, and then let the specific arm/arms hold the weight in that position for specified amount of time. You simply cannot contract so much that the weight moves of the weight is truly supramaximal. When it does it means you have increased your strength by quite some distance.
I definitely like to do plenty of quarter reps and isometric holds with pull ups, and some with heavy resistance band push ups as my core strength routine, seems logical.
You would think the bungee cable would also lower tension on the joints because its absorbing the roughness of the impact. So if your joints are the weakness you could go higher with isometrics without hurting yourself
This is just what I needed. Been hitting a bit of a plateau on the multi spinner because my fingers keep opening up. Started statics last night, since its easier to hold the same # as opposed to moving it I'm able to hit the correct position/angle that I want. This also made me realize that the # I'm trying to move dynamically is a bit to heavy and causing my form to get sloppy, hence the fingers opening up. So on the dynamic moves I'm going to scale back the weight a tad to get my form more crisp ( seems pretty obvious in hindsight) and probably increase the weight a bit more on the static hold. Thank you uncle Todd your a gentleman and a scholar.
Isometric, still lack the pulse of the rival (the monster Tod "little kicks") In order to simulate that, you can incorporate someone to pull or, elastic tubbing with momentun.
Am I the only one not finding this scale anywhere online :D ? @Todd: Whats the brand and model of the scale you are using, please? thanks. Greetings from Cork (ROI)
If I was high with Larratt and he told me that armwrestling is all fake and a huhe conspiracy and asked me how I didnt see the patterns because Hutchings is like a character in the movies and i like him
Uncle Todd, I have a question. When working with weights below max effort(let's say your first set in this video) are you trying as hard as possible after you have put tension on the chain or just enough effort to keep the chain straight? Hope my question make sense... Thank you for those workout videos, they really help
I am just trying to keep the chain straight. I will add weight if I want to train more force. So light weights for a 20 count, heavy weights for a 5 count. Then I have a record that I can use to gauge my progress
Aside from having a minimum amount of force, is the weight on the pulley necessary? Let's say someone pulled on just the chain, but with the same amount of force as shown on the fish scale. Would they achieve the same training effect?
PS: I paid a fckn fortune for a rusty but working 1950s 200lb Hanson scale. Heavy duty, worth every penny💪. Stuff you can pass on to your kids. Thank you for the video. Greetings from Cork ☘️
2:32 The position of your Hand is different to in arm wrestling. I suggest foregoing a band and manufacturing a solid handle that would fit into the force measurement device’s hook. You’re a mechanical engineer so you can figure it out right todd
Why does the scale show more force than the weight being pulled? Also, you mentioned "static holds", isn't that same as "yielding isometric"? Do you think overcoming isometrics will be better or yielding isometrics for training specific positions? In the video I think you just demonstrated "static holds" because you could still move the weight around without going into overcoming isometrics.
I have never heard the term "Yielding Isometrics" before :). Yielding Isometrics is what most arm wrestlers call 'Static Holds'. I think Overcoming Isometrics are far superior, but I cannot definitively prove it, yet ;)
I have a follow up question on this. If I'm doing single handed static holds heavy enough that I need two hands to get in the position I want would that be more comparable to isometrics? I ask because it seems like there's none of the micro movements you mentioned, all that's happening is my arm slowly opening up as fatigue sets in or I release the weight after the set time period. What are your thoughts?
You're arm slowly opening up is the issue (yielding isometrics).... That's why we pull against a hard stop, even if it takes to hands to get into position.
It is generally agreed that Statics is holding a weight stationary while Isometrics is applying force to an immovable object. A static barbell curl would be holding the barbell at partial rep while an isometric barbell curl would be trying to lift a barbell that is chained to the floor.
I explained in the video, one is holding a weight one is holding against a immovable object. I just learned from the comments the actual terms are Yielding , and Overcoming Isometrics
@@toddhutchings906 ahh, Interesting. I've only ever done statics then. Thanks for clearing that up. But Okay silly question for you then, if I attempt to statically lift weight off of the ground and am unable to. Is it a failed Static or a successful Isometric 😂
One thing I don't really understand: since the chain provides a hard stop, shouldn't you be able to produce your maximum force (e.g. 90 pounds) even with 20pounds on the stack, or in theory also without any weight at all?
Since I've "studied" your work out philosophy and learnt about ISOMETRICS, I've gained the attitude to never train statics and to cringe when I see others do statics. *When it comes to Arm Wrestling especially.*
thanks for the video dad
Guy has a lot of kids in the world of arm wrestling
After work took me a while to get my brain around it and then I thought of the coin between the handles of the hand grippers.
I'm still pretty new to the sport(4 months) and will use that as an excuse for not having started isometric training till now but this was all I needed to get on the train. Thanks Uncle Todd! Your explanation is always on point. I'm sure you're a great engineer but you'd have been an even better engineering professor.
@@tval00 I've been to one competition till now. It's true that armwrestling tournaments are difficult to find. Get on armwrestling discussion Facebook page and check out there. All the best.
How did the isometrics do?
how has isometrics done you a year later?
lmao I remember Michael Todd used to say isometrics are useless for arm wrestling before his match with Devon where Devon just isometrically held Michael's hit like it was nothing.
I've been doing those overcoming isometrics with a wrist wrench on a pin stack. I put the weight so heavy that I can't budge it and then I pull against it as hard as I can for 5 seconds at different joint angles. My cupping strength has gone way up
People, this type of specialised work is what will really turn you into a strong arm wrestler. Combine this with your general arm strengthening exercises such as Wrist curls, bicep curls, bench press etc and you will become a Monster.
Thanks for the JM press advice, my mates now don't arm wrestle me, as they still endure brachialis pain after arm wrestling me
This is what happens when you have an arm wrestler that also happens to be an engineer. Thank Todd
That was a great explanation about how to use isometrics for arm wrestling!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom!!! Hope to meet you one day!!!
I like the video editing and the narration.
The actual content is always informative like all your training videos.
You are my favorite armwrestler, Todd. Really inspiring man. Your rigor in training and the way you built yout entire system are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. Greetings from France.
Good morning Sir, glad your back at it!
Todd always a good training. I appreciate you making the video for us. Keep up the good work and be safe brother.
Thank you sir. We are all looking forward to seeing you back at the table. God bless all the dads 🙏🏽
Uncle Todd, as an idea for a TH-cam videos, can you make 15-30 minutes public debates with Devon about training stuff etc. I want people to choose most effective strategies not the strategy by the most famous athlete, even though you are the most beloved one!)
Love the videos thank you for sharing
Thanks Todd! Hope your training is going well!
great effective way of training
Thank you Todd🇨🇦Hope your well🦾
Great explanation for those out there who ain't in know, now their in the know. Keep the great videos coming.. Always appreciate the ones on here who share the knowledge and are out there pulling with more than just elite arm wrestlers, like clubs, giving them the spot light and helping grow the sport. Great work!!
When todd talks i understand and i get benefit 100% of the time because of his simplicity with explaining things .. todd is a great teacher .
That cat is so cool just chilling there while you work out 🤣
Thanks for the information. I have been implementing statics recently and interested to see how they help.
These videos are incredible “ flipping Genius. And a multiple time Champion sharing his techniques “ priceless. Now I’ve got some work to do.👍👍👍💪💪💪
Great video Todd!
Good video. I'll try these the next time I pull on the cable.
we love you uncle todd , greetings from india
Great video Todd . Glad to see the cats back in the video
Static holds can be done with supramaximal weights where you basically use your entire body to get the weight to the preferred position, curls or arm wrestling moves etc, and then let the specific arm/arms hold the weight in that position for specified amount of time. You simply cannot contract so much that the weight moves of the weight is truly supramaximal. When it does it means you have increased your strength by quite some distance.
Love this
Thanks, Dad!
I definitely like to do plenty of quarter reps and isometric holds with pull ups, and some with heavy resistance band push ups as my core strength routine, seems logical.
Next video : isometric Jm presses
The black panthar with the black cat 💪🏼😎
Another thing is that is safer to do pr's
Love that Cat
Thank you father. I'll do more of todzilla moves weekly. I'll pursue it's perfection.
You would think the bungee cable would also lower tension on the joints because its absorbing the roughness of the impact.
So if your joints are the weakness you could go higher with isometrics without hurting yourself
Thank u father
G'day Todd.
Remember the original " Bullworker".
Used to mess around with back in the day.
learned a few things. +1
This is just what I needed. Been hitting a bit of a plateau on the multi spinner because my fingers keep opening up. Started statics last night, since its easier to hold the same # as opposed to moving it I'm able to hit the correct position/angle that I want. This also made me realize that the # I'm trying to move dynamically is a bit to heavy and causing my form to get sloppy, hence the fingers opening up. So on the dynamic moves I'm going to scale back the weight a tad to get my form more crisp ( seems pretty obvious in hindsight) and probably increase the weight a bit more on the static hold. Thank you uncle Todd your a gentleman and a scholar.
Isometric, still lack the pulse of the rival (the monster Tod "little kicks")
In order to simulate that, you can incorporate someone to pull or, elastic tubbing with momentun.
Are these the vector exercises you mentioned?
Back to the cat caring and educational videos 👌👌
Am I the only one not finding this scale anywhere online :D ? @Todd: Whats the brand and model of the scale you are using, please? thanks. Greetings from Cork (ROI)
How much side pressure you have right now?
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@@jhpipefittinggettinherdone yooo buddy hope you are well man 💪♥️🇨🇦
If I was high with Larratt and he told me that armwrestling is all fake and a huhe conspiracy and asked me how I didnt see the patterns because Hutchings is like a character in the movies and i like him
Uncle Todd, I have a question. When working with weights below max effort(let's say your first set in this video) are you trying as hard as possible after you have put tension on the chain or just enough effort to keep the chain straight? Hope my question make sense... Thank you for those workout videos, they really help
I am just trying to keep the chain straight. I will add weight if I want to train more force. So light weights for a 20 count, heavy weights for a 5 count. Then I have a record that I can use to gauge my progress
Keep the videos coming?
When we will get to see that Practice Pulling between you and Devon???
Pls tell.
To my knowledge, there is no video of that
im just discovering that this only works on a non-mechanical advantage set up?
Todd is doing high reps a good idea? Wont that work the type 1 muscle fibers which aren’t used in explosive work?
The older you get, the stronger you get, the more volume you need
Aside from having a minimum amount of force, is the weight on the pulley necessary? Let's say someone pulled on just the chain, but with the same amount of force as shown on the fish scale. Would they achieve the same training effect?
Sounds reasonable, but then you have another person. I train by myself.
For Todd's next isometric exercise, he will hold up an Abrams tank for 20 minutes....lol Good isolation exercises!!
Never mind, zoomed in...found it. Hanson vintage scale :D
PS: I paid a fckn fortune for a rusty but working 1950s 200lb Hanson scale. Heavy duty, worth every penny💪. Stuff you can pass on to your kids.
Thank you for the video.
Greetings from Cork ☘️
How often do you train wrist and hand?..... and how to hit them best with isometrics?
I train wrist and hand with volume, I use isometrics for armwreslting positions, they will hit everything from fingers to shoulders as you fatigue
Careful, you might snap something!
Are you sure the chain is strong enough?
2:32 The position of your Hand is different to in arm wrestling. I suggest foregoing a band and manufacturing a solid handle that would fit into the force measurement device’s hook.
You’re a mechanical engineer so you can figure it out right todd
Big brain stuff.lol
Why does the scale show more force than the weight being pulled?
Also, you mentioned "static holds", isn't that same as "yielding isometric"?
Do you think overcoming isometrics will be better or yielding isometrics for training specific positions?
In the video I think you just demonstrated "static holds" because you could still move the weight around without going into overcoming isometrics.
I have never heard the term "Yielding Isometrics" before :). Yielding Isometrics is what most arm wrestlers call 'Static Holds'. I think Overcoming Isometrics are far superior, but I cannot definitively prove it, yet ;)
I have a follow up question on this. If I'm doing single handed static holds heavy enough that I need two hands to get in the position I want would that be more comparable to isometrics? I ask because it seems like there's none of the micro movements you mentioned, all that's happening is my arm slowly opening up as fatigue sets in or I release the weight after the set time period.
What are your thoughts?
You're arm slowly opening up is the issue (yielding isometrics).... That's why we pull against a hard stop, even if it takes to hands to get into position.
Why did Todd stop making videos. They are my favorite😢
What do u rhink abt isos with just weight and maintaining a position (no hard stop) same benefits? Or what am i missing out on ?
That would be a static hold or yielding isometric. Try them, they may work, but I don't think so. I also don't know for sure.
uncle todd
Of course isometeics can definitely create soreness. They just produce less soreness compared to movements including an eccentric
The cat 😂
Should we do this near to failure?
You do then with submaximal weight, how much and for how long needs to be developed to achieve your personal goals. I do not due them to failure.
nice cat
What is the difference between static and isometric?
It is generally agreed that Statics is holding a weight stationary while Isometrics is applying force to an immovable object. A static barbell curl would be holding the barbell at partial rep while an isometric barbell curl would be trying to lift a barbell that is chained to the floor.
One last question sir, should i keep pulling or should i just hold when the chain gets straight?
Okay I'm confused, what's the difference between Isometrics and Static Holds?
I explained in the video, one is holding a weight one is holding against a immovable object. I just learned from the comments the actual terms are Yielding , and Overcoming Isometrics
@@toddhutchings906 ahh, Interesting. I've only ever done statics then. Thanks for clearing that up. But Okay silly question for you then, if I attempt to statically lift weight off of the ground and am unable to. Is it a failed Static or a successful Isometric 😂
@@ramenaw Yes!
Soooo. What did you say?....isowhattahoota and staticolahoota is not the same?
Precisely...
God loves you Todd, we have a very forgiven father, praise YHWH there is none like him
put a hanging mouse on that strap so the cat can get its workout too!!
One thing I don't really understand: since the chain provides a hard stop, shouldn't you be able to produce your maximum force (e.g. 90 pounds) even with 20pounds on the stack, or in theory also without any weight at all?
Yes, but you have no feedback so you don't actually know what you are applying.
kisse
I might be to dumb for this channel
I do more than this.
Since I've "studied" your work out philosophy and learnt about ISOMETRICS, I've gained the attitude to never train statics and to cringe when I see others do statics.
*When it comes to Arm Wrestling especially.*
First 💪
You're an inspiration
How often do you do that mate
couple times a week