Some athletes use it as a distraction to take their mind off the opponent. I play competitive baseball, softball and hockey and it works for me as well
John Brzenk chewed gum too. I think it does have some relaxing benefits. I know it looks ridiculous but there is science with the guys who occasionally wear mouth guards when they armwrestle. Same in powerlifting. It's supposed to help reduce cortisol & allow you to really bite down & exert maximum force.
Even if you bite down on the gum it's not that sold to hold the mouth's muscles' force. Also I Believe you may swallow the gum in the heat of the moment. Not a wise idea.
The commentators sound like students who didn't do their research & have to do a presentation the next day in front of the class. They pretty much state the obvious & don't offer any real insight into what's going on. I laugh every time they slip up. *Geoff Hale & Sam Harris slip* "...AND IT'S A STRIP! STRAP! TO THE STRAP!" Neil Pickup or go home..
The side of the inner forearm is considered part of the elbow. If it wasn't a toproll it would be a foul every time. Devon Larrat has done the same thing multiple times too to come back from a losing position. King Moves is not for noobs to understand.
Nick Price What are you talking about? Denouncing "soulless people", but you're not religious are you? Burning witches in your backyard too, but you're not religious? This is the schizophrenia of theists. They believe things so ridiculous and contradictory that they literally hold a christian worldview and say they're not religious.
Isaac Plumbo Actually Christians have believed for a very long time that every person has a soul and has largely conformed to the changes of modern society as religions go. Worst you’ll find is a baker that refuses to decorate gay or horribly vulgar (I’ve seen this for bachelor or bachelorette party cakes) cake but instead will direct you to a shop nearby that will happily do it. Horrible I know...but it’s not exactly the Middle East as far as tolerance goes.
Isaac - The personal Revelation of Jesus Christ & the Father Yahweh (should you find yourself able to receive it) has absolutely nothing to do with Religion. If you find that ridiculous, I won’t disrespect your opinion. You are entitled to it. People will always disagree on these subjects. As for this armwrestling match above, I loved the intensity from both and enjoy when the more humble of the two ends up on top.
Great contrast in personalities and styles.... Hale and Harris are such polar opposites. No intimidation tactics needed for Sam. He's all business and does his talking on the table..... But on the other end of the spectrum, you have the entertaining Haleraiser, who always brings the crowd to their feet, win or lose.... Awesome match.
Non armwrestlers should know Sam Harris took advantage of the modified WAL pads, as it favors people that pull backwards. Real table specs have an EVEN 7x7 pad, so it would be interesting to see them do a rematch on a standard table.
good match, fun match. i dont like when they pull each others arm across the table after they win. that should be a new foul rule. very unsportsmanlike conduct.
then you don't get that he is an entertainer and in real life he is a very very nice guy. He would have your back and never screw you over. He is a mans man.
Is a very large elbow foul. The ref is no less shit if it's sam or michael. They don't call obvious elbow fouls. It's not the fault of the competitors. They are gonna push the rules. The ref should just be punishing them for that. Side note, this was an attacking kings move, instead of just hiding beneath the table until your opponent is worn out with your arm extended half the match. It's no less of a foul but still different than michael, who's style revolves around his elbow being off the pad, being ignored.
Not as easy as it looks. Sam dropped to gain height and to use his rotator muscles to peel Hale's hand open. If he would just "hang" he would arm bar himself and break his arm.
