What muscles does arm wrestling use?

Calling it arm wrestling is a bit of a misnomer. To succeed in arm wrestling, you must get your entire upper body into the movement as you pin your opponent. Some muscles, such as those in your forearm, are more important than others, but they all work together to give your arm the power to defeat your competitor. read more

How to Win at Arm Wrestling. Most people see arm wrestling as a battle of strength, but champion arm wrestlers know that technique is critical. Technique is also dangerous; many people have broken a bone while arm wrestling, with the humerus bone being the most commonly broken. read more

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. read more