Hand Control...leading the dance

RVJ- World Champion Armwrestler talks about Hand Control.
Training and application
Because you asked 👇
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[@leifsorensen1749]

john made a living at hand control...makes sense rvj.

[@official.griffiths]

“Grab your McWoody if u want to” -RVJ

[@ARMWRESTLINGWHISPERER]

Lovin the consistent content!!

[@Dannerooo]

That tow truck / hook analogy is a great way of explaining it. Thanks Rob!

[@ARMWRESTLINGWHISPERER]

RVJ middleweight champ with makeshift wooden handles. Love it

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

You have a way with words. Effortless and quick!

[@Baruch-hashem-]

You are now my top 1# armwrestling channel for the cristal clear teaching & information, for the honesty and understanding each one level, differences & weirdness.. keeping it simple...👊🙂

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Thank you!

[@rickfirsich3489]

100% RVJ the strap is for those who have the strong "cables" but a weak hook. I typically always try to end the match with the fist strike and never rely on a "strap match". There is always a risk with a slip, and I find it unnecessary If I can end the match without it. I have had many pullers ask me if I want to pull in the strap when I approach the table, I NEVER just give them that, I tell them they have to earn it. Right on Rob, you are doing a great deed for the sport with your videos. I teach all of my training buddies that every match starts with the tip of your fingers.

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Thank you so much

[@devoncyplenkov7746]

The only way to gain better hand control is by armwrestling, that simple. Strengthening your hands and wrists only helps so much

[@alden2826]

Rob thank you so much for posting 🙏🏻 I can listen to you talk forever dude

[@MaxTV1988]

Since this video I’ve really been focusing on hand control abs containment pulling I have progressed so much and has made me beat guys who I never stood a chance with before. Thanks RVJ. Big ups

[@francescopiceni]

Rob you're the best thing armwrestling related on KZbin after Larratt, thanks for the amount of work you're putting into this! Oh, and I can't wait to see you versus the Australian Mosquito, finally ending this joke of a saga

[@glenndonnelly511]

I just want to say Rob, you're a dope armwrestler! I wasn't a fan of yours for a while, but since I've been going through your youtube videos, I couldn't have been more wrong! One of my faves for sure!

[@christophanzy69]

Keep posting these gems brotha your advice and input is awesome

[@rileyneufeld7001]

Just got home from my first tournament! Got my @ss whooped in the 154 pros! Got 2nd place in 176 amateurs both arms though 💪 guy that beat me was very much a containment arm wrestler almost all of my matches I had to use a posting toproll. One match I contained the guy out of straps, looked at him, and then rolled him to the pad. Felt like a lightweight RVJ 😂

[@devoncyplenkov7746]

Good job bro

[@rileyneufeld7001]

@@devoncyplenkov7746 thanks bro!

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Hah great job. Keep at it

[@ARMWRESTLINGNEWZ]

I really hope you guys don't settle for something of mutual interest as the match approaches. Multiple testing before the match, no compromise, please don't let us down. sharing the results here would be awesome.

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

I’m working hard at gathering all the data I can and implementing a bullet proof testing regime. It’s a really important part of the match for me. I appreciate all the support.

[@ARMWRESTLINGNEWZ]

@@RobVigeantRVJ You should give Ayello a call he says he knows everything about cheating a dope test.

[@Day-ZDuke]

@@RobVigeantRVJ ...you should honestly reach out to Derek from More Plates More Dates KZbin channel. He is super knowledgeable, seems to be into AW, and has a huge reach/audience. Could be helpful in multiple ways. Be worth the shot in my opinion

[@decoygalvan]

Rob please keep these videos Comming I’m studying them and listening thank you for putting out great content like this

[@T12J7]

How do you train your pronation? Could you make a video about it?

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

I will add it to the list

[@willychapman1436]

@@RobVigeantRVJ preciate!!!!!!

[@saqibrahman4801]

RVJ makes the best tutorials

[@nicolasveilleux9750]

Thats some very useful and relevant infos, thanks alot for sharing !

[@Nightball12]

Good luck, Blue.

[@devoncyplenkov7746]

He’s gotta enhance his vectors and get a 44% strength boost

[@rileyneufeld7001]

@@devoncyplenkov7746 This is a tested event ;)

[@tomroberts5805]

@@rileyneufeld7001 he's talking angles, not muscles!

[@rileyneufeld7001]

@@tomroberts5805 r/woosh He said strength boost

[@tomroberts5805]

@@rileyneufeld7001 Indeed he did, but strength from vectors, not drugs.

[@spencerlewandowski8985]

This is one of the many assets that set u RVJ from the rest 💪🏼 Ryan and everyone else around 210lbs. Continues to be in trouble 💥

[@razcoren]

Thanks a lot for this great video!

[@chrisdrinkwalter2311]

right on gets me excited to strengthen my hands now

[@arnabdas2967]

Rvj vs school boy😧0:16

[@lnugent1000]

Solid information. Hand control is key.

[@Slazbob]

This is great content, Rob!

[@joaoborralho75]

GOOD JOB MR RVJ 👌👍

[@kevinlifespositive8290]

Thanks Rob. Keeping it real and growing your channel. 💪👍

[@Wade-22]

Great content RVJ. You should have been doing this years ago.

[@ronniemillsap]

I got the feeling that timing and speed you had at 10 seconds in would be hard for anyone at east vs west to catch...I had to slow it down to see exactly what happened lol

[@williamgolding7126]

This is awesome

[@Oaverso]

Amazing tips. Do you believe it's possible to increase bone density through impact training with sledgehammers, for example?

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Yes, any resistance training is proven to make your bones more dense. I am not sure about them actually growing, but definitely will harden them.

[@lycosa10]

Great vid Rob!!

[@PatrickLepageArmWars]

EXCELLENT VID RVJ!!!!!!!!

[@tobouthevo2300]

Indeed! Devon's hand control was Key vs Micheal.

[@mike_service]

My elbows been on fire lately. Definitely a good time to work on my hand strength i guess.

[@Kirboturboarmwrestling]

I love hand control and I really love watching you pull. Not to sound like a dick but I want to pinch skin off someone hand for running away and make their thumb bleed, I’ve seen you do it!! Savage and Raw Power!

[@joshtheflatearthjedi222]

The smack will be laid down, bones and pronation will be crumbled

[@GoldenC0de]

Thank you Rob for the technical information

[@pallin2198]

6:12 😂 love your channel

[@DJTechnoboom]

i got super fast precise DJ fingers!

[@snap-off5383]

I'm all watching this doing the same hand movements you're doing like I could actually contain anyone but a small child.

[@FaisalKhan-yt5on]

Rob do you have any plan to meet Larry and train him in near future? He needs a trainer like you..

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

No plans. I would consider it though

[@RuiCaratao100]

Those guys in Dubai armwrestling club need some good advices on training.... They have a battle of egos whenever they get togheter, and besides Ray, I haven't seen anyone addressing that. The problem I guess it's the camera, they know they are going to be seen by thousands of viewers

[@dude157]

@@RobVigeantRVJ No fucking swearing tho lol

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Yeah Egos are the killer of MANY training groups and with the internet and everyone seeing it, they all want to put their best foot forward and it compounds a negative effect. NOONE wants to see the camera come out when they are performing badly lol

[@justintakacs8997]

Keep uploading consistently love the vids

[@thanostitan.infinity]

This is such an amazing video and honest video, thanks a lot rob 💪

[@nareshkumarjangid131]

Thank you for the great piece of information. 6-0. RVJ

[@nareshkumarjangid131]

Thank you for the heart ❤️

[@TheodoreEmmanuelSebastian]

Gonna make one like this 💪💪💪🔥

[@AdvancedLawn]

Hey man download SNAPSEED for thumbnails! Free and very good. Good to see u here bud

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Thanks for the tip

[@jedsteelwell2354]

Hand control is the most important thing. Just watch Brzenk.

[@chrissikora4292]

What a great video man! Keep it up man.

[@prepsforlifeZ]

Rvj im in jersey would love to get into this, former highschool and collegiate wrestler time flies, im a dad now and need motivation to get back to my strength days, would love to know if you teach and work with people... $$.... can't wait to see ya light up "bob"

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

I would love to get a training together. You’re always welcome if you come up.

[@prepsforlifeZ]

@@RobVigeantRVJ definitely would love to set something up ill dm you on Instagram im an accountant and have a tax office so were in the busy season but armwrestling I've been binging since covid hit and your the top dawg would be an honor to learn from you , im at the office right now lol

[@anilmohan9371]

Nice video brother

[@joshtheflatearthjedi222]

HAND DOMINATION

[@dude157]

Sweet video. Non armwrestling question. What's your favourite feat of strength that you have done? Any goals left for grip?

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

At over 200lbs I did a one arm pullup with 50 lbs in my hand. I would say that is my favorite. I always think about coming back to grip but it is hard to delve back into that world when I am trying to focus on armwrestling hand strength.

[@dude157]

@@RobVigeantRVJ That's some Chimpanzee level strength.

[@explodingasstechnique8457]

Jeez my goal is to do 1 arm pull ups. Now I’m even more motivated. Plus 50lbs is very impressive

[@Azazel_88]

Ty I needed this video! I want to develop a God hand like urs! 💪

[@mikejensen1473]

RVJ could you give us a tour of your gym? Would love to see what you use. Thanks

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

At some point

[@saltedllama2759]

Devon teaches similarly with regards to the cup. It's important to have a gap on the inside under the knuckles, and to train ego-free. Also, progress is slow, and a lot of people have to be willing to start these exercises with almost no weight. SIDE NOTE: Would love to see RVJ get the chance to take on European middleweights. I think he would be a legit match for them.

[@bigjambo5374]

Awesome video

[@aspinaki]

RVJ has all the potentials to beat those roid monster.Love u RVJ

[@brutalcrush]

Thanks for the info Rob. Can you please give some tips on how you train your center table pronation so that when you contain someone they cant hook you in? Very much appreciated.

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Yes I will make a video on that. I have something along those lines I am going to make soon.

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

When you grip up in a match are you supposed to grip as hard as possible or just a firm grip not too hard or not soft?

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

I don't squeeze. I put good flat hand pressure on them. I treat grabbing someones hand as I would grab my handle. Pressure - not squeezing.

[@SeanMcGibbon]

It depends on the person.... Some people like it super hard, and some super soft. When I grab my handle, I prefer a medium pressure. But there's also technique associated with it. Eye contact makes a big difference, too, and confidence. Heh..... Heheheh......... Hehe......... Heh 😏

[@Loveshack-]

@@SeanMcGibbon this entire thing could be taken dirty, but then again I’m a child at heart 🤷‍♂️😂😂💀

[@jedsteelwell2354]

I'm always careful when I'm grabbing my handle.

[@TimmyTurner421]

Depends on the person. Travis squeezes hard.

[@MindRevVing84]

Rob you are on the Mash Monster list, Level 3 RGC 180 range, crazy strong!

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Thanks man. I actually quit the Mash Monster climb before ever failing on one and have closed more than one 4. After I closed the 3 it took a long time to come out with a new gripper and I had gone to Armwrestling by then.

[@MindRevVing84]

@@RobVigeantRVJ you would definitely be at level 8 nowadays! Maybe one day you could talk about your gripper rutine. I'm gonna check out an interview with you and Jedd johnson this week in grip. Have a blast beating Bowen🤙✌

[@PronatorsaurusTricepsus]

Ryan Blue(balls) Bowen: Take notes. This man is about to wreck you!

[@austinc1096]

You said your training is split into 4 parts? Is that cupping, rising, pronation, and back pressure???

[@Hallowed_Ground]

Loving all the content, Rob. Got a question for you: Do you still feel comments are kind of toxic or are they starting to grow on you?

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

There is a mixture of both but I accept the fact that there is going to be negativity and trolls and I try and put my focus on the people that have genuine interest.

[@marcmeier2148]

RVJ this was a great video ! I wanted to ask what can and would u do against someone that is strong in a hook and has alot of sidepressure like ryan ? Keep up the great informative videos !

[@devoncyplenkov7746]

Open hand

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

I'm going to make a video soon about toprolling from this point.

[@roffe8751]

Hey champ. I have an almost identical wooden handle like you have. Problem is that when I hold it like that with heavy weight, my tendons get very stained (in a good way) but when i then do the cupping, it starts clicking and stuff (not in a good way). I did it for a while until I really started to experience pain in my wrist. Nowdays I mostly hold it statically and it puts alot of pressure on my hand anyway (but as much on the wrist). Is it still useful to do just hold it, without cupping it? Thanks

[@BLZArmwrestling]

Its good when you have your genetic and John genetic. If you are not blessed woth big mits like yours you need to fucus on the arm and side pressure i think.

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Yes that is valid. This is just my angle of hand control if that's your cup of tea. I appreciate that it may not be the lane for everybody.

[@gtrtim1833]

What if you have small hands? Any tips?

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

Train the same, get strong, arm wrestle

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

You could still make your hands strong enough to control. There are small hand guys who execute excellent hand control to get to a certain position like Engin and Rustam. But understand this is a guideline of how I (myself) use hand control and like I said in my other video, people have to train per their body type and strengths.

[@tobyramey4421]

Devon vs john 2015

[@nrma724]

Omg 😅😍

[@KrisWebber]

Thanks for the tips. I only hope that if you beat Ryan, you will put some money torwards a better camera

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

That’s the plan! But before I beat Ryan

[@KrisWebber]

@@RobVigeantRVJ If....

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

I didn’t mean it that way...just meant beat before the match takes place ... was a quick reply

[@KrisWebber]

@@RobVigeantRVJ I understand, but I had too 😉.

[@beaublack9640]

Makes sense, what do you do for arm endurance ? When I pull and someone tries to just hold, my arm will start to tire and then I’ll lose position and lose. Right now I train 4 days a week on a table, and pull every other week at a club practice. Thanks Rob, for any advice.

[@logannyquist6884]

Anything on the strap?

[@tomasemilio]

Excellent video. Do you train your wrist by itself?

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

The hand and wrist are always on unit for me so they're always trained at the same time.

[@LoveYouAllaho]

Hi RVJ ! How often do you to train your fingers and your wrist and what do you recommend for arm wrestlers other than professionals?

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

How often I train them really depends on the week. I do know that they can take more work than other body parts. For non-professional armwrestlers just train your body to be strong and learn simple leverages that other novices don't understand yet.

[@ironbull2003]

How strong was a schoolboy back then? Easy win?

[@AdvancedLawn]

Point sebago? I’m from Maine. Miss New England

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Yes we spend our summers there

[@remymartin8185]

Would you advise against being a containment puller if someone has an average size hand and levers?

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

It depends on your strengths and how you apply it. Also, who you are pulling matters. You can actually be a good containment puller with a short arm. It depends on your strengths and your opponents strengths. There is no absolute.

[@TheAwakez]

don't grow hairy palms!

[@jacobanderson1911]

You damm sure tear your arm up more. Without hand strength too back it.

[@sp50]

steroids in armwrestling?

[@IronChiller]

If Mosquito Bowen goes inside with you you will probably break either his arm or shoulder. Still don’t know how he thinks he stands a chance...

[@HateLoveHP]

Thanks you for your lesson.

[@SC-ti9cj]

“You want to be honest with yourself” fantastic!!! Easier said than done! Most of us look to our strengths and ignore our weaknesses because it makes us uncomfortable or feel weak!!! Great advice RVJ THANK YOU

[@alberthubbard694]

Another informative video Rob. I know that Orin’s hand and wrist got really strong from training this way with you. Keep the videos coming. Great content. Stay safe, stay strong and stay healthy.

[@Nick-cp8wf]

You have a point blank way of emulating live in match micro movements within your workouts to a T. Great clip. Grippers are superb.

[@eeshan1138]

That was broken down in such a simple way. Some of the best training advice I have got. Thank you Rob.

[@RobVigeantRVJ]

Thank you for all your support!

[@dewaynemizzell7009]

Straight up no bullshit honest content. 👍🏻

[@OoogaBoog]

The Blue says you're doing it wrong. kekeke.....ok...yea it was funny to me

[@GR-uc1gq]

I made a mcwoody. It's very humbling. I thought I had strong fingers but this block exposed my shit.

[@deeznuuucks7725]

Huge fan.. Great Info.. My 18 and 16 yr old boys love you down here in North Carolina. Keep it up.. Walt B

[@agnidas5816]

1:24 this is why Ryan will just keep losing matches. And he is still not training his hand... instead keeps training the elbow (injuring?)

[@armwrestlingcenter1730]

Dam, if someone with your validity continues to make videos you will be very successful on this platform

[@Jhutchison1992]

I appreciate this video a lot. How did you make that block ? Or is it bought. Like how is the cable attached? This is the area I’m weakest.

[@bohnhoff346]

Who the fuck are you containing like that 🤣🤣 glad you started your channel your fucking hilarious

[@davidshay1049]

Great video. Storm in my opinion is another one with great hand control.

[@papluab]

What is your take on pulling style against anthropometry and etc. ? If you may consider a video on it.

[@andrewvanschaick3378]

RVJ The Professor