where does arm wrestling strength come from?

[stone fox]

im woeful at arm wrestling i lose to ppl have my size id probably lose to a 4st parapolegic in an armwrestling match.i was wondering what determines arm wrestling ability? i see wimpy ppl beating strong ppl all the time and i kno from experience its nothing to do with bi's or forearms (i never felt a burn or anything there during a match) i personally think it may be something to do with the tendons or ligaments in your elbow and there strength.....that s just a guess

any opinions?ideas?facts?

[Captain Action]

I think its mainly the muscle on the side of your arm and forarm....the deltoid and side pecs work into play to....

[seanconnery]

I'm 183lbs, 20% bf or so - and I lose to fat fukks and skinny bastards in arm-wrestling. WTF?

[Machine]

it's technique and leverage. If you keep your elbow in close to you and draw his elbow away from him he's done for, weight will only play a small part, but yes SIZE DOES MATTER, it's just not the only determining factor. Some people say it's all technique, not true, a 350 pound man will always beat at 100 pound kid, and I'd love to see someone prove that otherwise (assuming they both know at least a little of how to arm wrestle)

[WANNABEHUGE]

In real arm wrestling the pads restirct elbow movement. Thats why when I arm wrestle people, i make sure someone is holding the back of mine and my oppent's elbow from shifting. Beasue a s soon as your elbow goes foward all leverage is gone, and its like a curl...ha. It has a lot to do with technique. Hips play a huge roll. Thats why is pro, the stand up. Its one big twist...hips, shoulder, wrist.