A couple of months ago, I was feeling inspired. It was a warm day and my Instagram account was filling up with photos of me working out. It was also looking like summertime in the U.S., which is when it’s really nice to be able to do something physical. So, I decided to give the usual armbar training a chance and see if it would get me back into shape fast. A week later, and still feeling the effects, I started armbar training again! And this time, my training routine involved a lot more than just punching a wall or standing there waiting for you to make an move. Instead, it involved developing my technique through various drills and pushing myself towards greater heights by doing them again and again until I finally broke through. This time around, though, I had another goal in mind—and that’s much higher up than just breaking your arm on purpose! So, let’s see how it went from there!
What is armbar training?
If you’ve been feeling like your training is going nowhere and you’re looking for a new way to muscles up, you might consider learning new hand-eye coordination skills. A good way to start is by practicing hand-eye coordination exercises using a resistance band—the gloves you wear when you do your armbar training. In order to get that resistance, you’ll need to wear gloves that have been specifically designed to provide pressure from one quarter to the next. For example, blue gloves with a white or yellow color scheme are great for this. You can also use your regular gloves when you’re on the golf course or playing indoor sports, but you’ll likely want different colors.
Why do we train for armbars?
One of the things that makes armbar workout so popular is that it’s easy to do—so much so that it’s become a part of daily life for many people. So, when you finally decide to do it, you’re probably already feeling a little exhausted. But as soon as you get back to your day job, you’ll notice that you’re already receiving a workout that’s far more intense than what you’re used to. What’s more, most people don’t even realize that they’re doing it! While they may not realize it, they’re also probably not even aware that they need to work so hard.
Training concepts
The key to any armbar workout is to keep your focus on gaining strength. The reason you should do this is so that you can later use your new technique to counter the Arnavudan style moves that are being taught in some Brazilian Jiujitsu lessons. When learning new moves, the first thing you should definitely try is to see how strong you are enough to handle the moves. However, if that’s not the case for you, you can always check out a local amateur class and see what happens. As you’re developing your new technique, you’ll also need to keep in mind that you don’t have to do everything in one go. Instead, you can break down moves into smaller steps so that they’re easier to grasp and work with more consistency.
How to do it: What’s in the bag?
After you’ve broken down your moves into smaller, more digestible parts, you can start creating your own routine. For one, you’ll need a resistance band, which you can purchase at any regular market store. It’s cheaper than buying a new glove, and you won’t have to wear gloves all day. You can purchase resistance bands at any fabric store. You’ll need a size that’s big enough to contain the damage from your daily exercises, and it should fit comfortably under your fingers. Once you have the size and material you need, it’s time to decide what to do with it. You can use it as a laddie, carrying a heavy backpack, or you can use it as a workout favo. Whatever you do, don’t overthink it. It’s a really simple thing to do and it does exactly what it is supposed to.
Summing up
A couple of months ago, I was feeling inspired. It was a warm day and my Instagram account was filling up with photos of me working out. It was also looking like summertime in the U.S., which is when it’s really nice to be able to do something physical. So, I decided to give the usual armbar training a chance and see if it would get me back in shape fast. A week later, and still feeling the effects, I started armbar training again! And this time, my training routine involved more than just punching a wall or standing there waiting for you to make an move. Instead, it involved developing my technique through various drills and pushing myself towards greater heights by doing them again and again until I finally broke through. This time, though, I had another goal in mind—and that’s much higher up than just breaking your arm on purpose! So, let’s see how it went from there!
