One thing about the hit. If you can ensure you are able to out-backpressure your opponent to where they begin to disengage at the wrist, which with experience you can feel it, you should be able to go as hard as you want to the side
Thats why training your cup is so important. You can drag them to your side of the table, or if they fight your drag they will lose their wrist, and then toprolling is easy money from there.
Thank you for going over this again in such detail. I'm sure you've done something similar over 100 times. I, however, have never heard you. So thanks again!
This is some next level "not found in books" shit. Thanks a pantload Travis. Even as a person who's probably not going to wrestle, I love knowing more about what I'm watching as a rabid armwrestling fan.
His with-the-fist technique is so different, but it's helped me a ton. The bulk of the internet doesn't get it, and they watch countless hours of roided up mongoloids using handles the size of telephone poles. The fat handle isn't a practical application, and doesn't even simulate what's happening when you grip up. This is how Travis has consistently slammed guys to the pad who are bigger than he is.
The fist technique is a very good approach for a toproll. It allows you to Target the outer edge of the person's hand, and if your pronation is strong enough you can completely open their rotation. Crazy George, probably the best kings mover/toproller ever, uses this technique. He even beat Travis Bagent! He is a middleweight that beat at that time the best right handed pullers ever... Anything other than toprolling it is not a good grip however.
Man he is so right. Been following him since 2005 and i pull identically to him...of course not at The Beast level. I am definitely live and die by the hit.
I always admired your form and ability to explain things clearly.... "in your hand!" - like in that other video on grip strength. And like when you armwrestled that big guy at the Cooper Tires event who could flip that 45 lbs plate, "Your stance is terrible." It was like he was defeated after hearing that. hehe
Hey Travis have u already posted a video clip of how you hook up your bands? Also if not will u be making one so we can implement this within our training? Thanks 👍🏼
Scott Norton said he smashed Cleve Dean in two flash-hit wins in the Over the Top tournament. The double elimination for Dean. I wish those were on RUclips. I'd like to see the looks on their faces. A grudge match for Norton, a sweet revenge.
@@TimmyTurner421 Why would you tell someone else what they should be able to understand... lol. He wants subtitles for the parts he's not clear on. If he could understand it all why would he be asking for subtitles? Maybe you need subtitles
It's likely that Travis won't be competing at the highest level ever again. It seems he has never lived up to his potential, so why assume that would change? I believe as long as he makes some money in the sport it's okay for him.
@@stoneeh Never lived up to his potential? Travis has been #1 right handed and left as well. That's pretty good if you ask me. Nobody, let me say that again, NOBODY can stay at the top of the hill forever. Look at John his shoulder is all f*cked up, Devon Larrat had to get three surgeries and hasn't been the same, Voyevoda was number one for less than a year, Michael Todd can't even put his hands in his pocket cause his arms are all f*cked up, Cyplenkov almost died... Travis is getting old, he can still be at the top and left handed I think he is at the top.
Riley Neufeld I still want to see a healthy Cyplenkov vs Bagent match. Denis, no matter how ‘strong’ he is, I am convinced Travis’s style is bad for him. Travis has a stronger/faster hit left handed than Pushkar ever did, by far, he would burn through Denis 3 or 4 rounds before Denis was able to get a catch, and by then, it will be over, because Travis will just change the angle of the hit.
Why do so many people hate on the beast? I mean let’s be real other than Devon Larratt and Janis and coach Ray on their channel Travis is pretty much the only arm wrestler that is giving technical advice that isn’t common knowledge. Also in regards to the one trick pony comment. If that one trick works 99% of the time why do you need anything else? Just my opinion. Keep the great info coming Travis.
Isn't "balling" your hand up, aka making a fist, actually illegal? It never gets called but I could swear I saw that rule somewhere before. I'm sure it depends on the league
I just watched an excellent interview with Travis from 2010. He was just being real and answering some very good questions. What jumped out at me was how good a man Travis seems to be, even though he's said his own dad was severely lacking in certain regards. The interviewer asked him his goals in life, and without hesitating Travis said, "To be the perfect husband and father to these kids." Later he talked about living life according to his own principles and not wavering from them. Don't know about y'all, but a man observing those principles right there is a success, and if countless other fathers saw it that way the world would be a much better place. Congrats Travis on caring enough to be better.
I’ve noticed that the singular fist heavy hit based toproll that Travis does also prevents him from finishing a lot of the catchers off when they are like an inch from the pin pad. Some years he buries his opponents hand into the pin pad because he’s just too strong, ie, Dave Chafee in 2016, and other years, he consistently stops short. He’s definitely a phenom still to this day, and I think his philosophy has a lot of merit, and by being a primarily toproll/hit based Puller, I think he has longevity in the sport because of that. He doesn’t have to juice himself into oblivion like the Eastern European Pullers, he can just stick to short cycles before major competition, and rely on his fast twitch muscle fibers and the faster neurological connections that are made from the juice.
Basically, he is a one trick pony.🤣 And a whiny one who thibks he deserves more money to pull, when in reality... He is hiding and shot. He has no last for Devon. Let alone the top 5. #WashedUp sorry bro, just the truth as of now.
He's not washed up, he's just smart. Hr doesn't do something for almost nothing. He wants to support his family and he does. Hell, the guy is a great arm wrestler but knows he can feed his family without doing that all time. Why break your arm if you don't have to. But if the money is right, like I think it will be soon, he certainly will be back. Why do you think he's training now...
@@SonGokuhSSJ i fuckin loooove DBZ.... got into it back in 2001 when they started playing it on TV here in the state's. I'm not current on anything after GT though except for a few movies... how is it? Goku black and all that...? I don't even know where to watch the new stuff?
![Toproll like Travis Bagent [ Posting Toproll | Answering Questions ]](/img/1.gif)
" *We are back at episode 3!*
or...
Idk what episode it is."
ROFL
Just when I think I've been "educated," Travis starts teaching more.
Real straightforward strategy and tactics discussed. Travis is a solid teacher.
One thing about the hit. If you can ensure you are able to out-backpressure your opponent to where they begin to disengage at the wrist, which with experience you can feel it, you should be able to go as hard as you want to the side
Thats why training your cup is so important. You can drag them to your side of the table, or if they fight your drag they will lose their wrist, and then toprolling is easy money from there.
You are the man Travis. Love how you teach. I'll definitely be watching these types of videos from you more than once in the future.
Great material and a simple clear way of laying out the details. Keep up the awesome work i look forward to the next video.
A professor and a beast all in one great content buddy . Learn lots from this
Duuuuuude! You have no idea how long I have been waiting for you to get back to the top to take on those freaks.
Great information! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 💪🏼💪🏼
Thank you for going over this again in such detail. I'm sure you've done something similar over 100 times. I, however, have never heard you. So thanks again!
THE BEAST 🦁
Thanks for the knowledge champ!! The Beast!!
This is some next level "not found in books" shit. Thanks a pantload Travis. Even as a person who's probably not going to wrestle, I love knowing more about what I'm watching as a rabid armwrestling fan.
Travis is a beast! 💪🔥
Travis "the Marlboro" Bagent
tnx man your inspiration to me...
Travis really is THE guy
Either he's the smartest puller or the others are simply holding back on their own personal techniques and approaches.
Dammmnnnn good video 💪💪
Gold ⭐
Thanks Champ.
Good shit, thank you!
The Way of the Fist!
His with-the-fist technique is so different, but it's helped me a ton. The bulk of the internet doesn't get it, and they watch countless hours of roided up mongoloids using handles the size of telephone poles. The fat handle isn't a practical application, and doesn't even simulate what's happening when you grip up.
This is how Travis has consistently slammed guys to the pad who are bigger than he is.
The fist technique is a very good approach for a toproll. It allows you to Target the outer edge of the person's hand, and if your pronation is strong enough you can completely open their rotation. Crazy George, probably the best kings mover/toproller ever, uses this technique. He even beat Travis Bagent! He is a middleweight that beat at that time the best right handed pullers ever... Anything other than toprolling it is not a good grip however.
Isn'it great, when a pro armwrestler give you new information and tips? Thank you Travis Bagent
Man he is so right. Been following him since 2005 and i pull identically to him...of course not at The Beast level. I am definitely live and die by the hit.
I always admired your form and ability to explain things clearly.... "in your hand!" - like in that other video on grip strength. And like when you armwrestled that big guy at the Cooper Tires event who could flip that 45 lbs plate, "Your stance is terrible." It was like he was defeated after hearing that. hehe
Love this fuckin' channel
Great video Travis..
When are u competing next???
Gainesville Josh haha my bad
Hey Travis have u already posted a video clip of how you hook up your bands? Also if not will u be making one so we can implement this within our training? Thanks 👍🏼
Highly informative. More than most armwrestling videos on youtube do to actually teach ya something.
The Beast is the GOAT.
COOL filosofi💪👍💗
I really wish Travis could compete in the WAL...❤️
hes not good enough... nothing personal, just not on par anymore
Much love For ya.. From South Gs.. Man you looking slim?!? Thanks for not being a sale out like tgr others, limp limit.. 😂 😂 😂 Best of Luck
Scott Norton said he smashed Cleve Dean in two flash-hit wins in the Over the Top tournament. The double elimination for Dean.
I wish those were on RUclips. I'd like to see the looks on their faces. A grudge match for Norton, a sweet revenge.
Can you make video about ref grip,WAF rules.
Thanks Travis, When and how do you bail out if your grip sucks without getting fouled?
Looks like Stiffler, sounds like John Lee Hooker ...brain overflowing with info.
He said do do
😉👍💪... 🍾🍾🍾
Travis, can you put english subtitles? I'm learning english so i Think this gonna be better for me (and others I Think).
@@TimmyTurner421 thanks for this tip.
But... he has already activated automatic subtitles? They seem to be good enough for non-english speakers.
@@nvmffs I dont like the automatic subtitles but is better than nothing.
@@TimmyTurner421 Why would you tell someone else what they should be able to understand... lol. He wants subtitles for the parts he's not clear on. If he could understand it all why would he be asking for subtitles? Maybe you need subtitles
@@saltydog9321 Maybe you need a snickers 😀
Mike Todd says you will never armwrestling him
So what if he did?
It's likely that Travis won't be competing at the highest level ever again. It seems he has never lived up to his potential, so why assume that would change? I believe as long as he makes some money in the sport it's okay for him.
@@stoneeh Never lived up to his potential? Travis has been #1 right handed and left as well. That's pretty good if you ask me. Nobody, let me say that again, NOBODY can stay at the top of the hill forever. Look at John his shoulder is all f*cked up, Devon Larrat had to get three surgeries and hasn't been the same, Voyevoda was number one for less than a year, Michael Todd can't even put his hands in his pocket cause his arms are all f*cked up, Cyplenkov almost died... Travis is getting old, he can still be at the top and left handed I think he is at the top.
@@stoneeh U wot m8. His left might very well have been the most dangerous arm of all time in AW. And hes been at the very top of the elite RH aswell.
Riley Neufeld I still want to see a healthy Cyplenkov vs Bagent match. Denis, no matter how ‘strong’ he is, I am convinced Travis’s style is bad for him. Travis has a stronger/faster hit left handed than Pushkar ever did, by far, he would burn through Denis 3 or 4 rounds before Denis was able to get a catch, and by then, it will be over, because Travis will just change the angle of the hit.
Hell Travis I'd like to train with you one day
good theory, would be better to see all what u saying on the table!! would be a lot easier
Why do so many people hate on the beast? I mean let’s be real other than Devon Larratt and Janis and coach Ray on their channel Travis is pretty much the only arm wrestler that is giving technical advice that isn’t common knowledge. Also in regards to the one trick pony comment. If that one trick works 99% of the time why do you need anything else? Just my opinion. Keep the great info coming Travis.
Kind of like the old saying "Don't fear the man that has trained 1000 kicks once. But fear the man that has trained 1 kick 1000 times."
Ryan Blue Bowan also put out some good breakdowns and educational content
Travis should fight heavyweight mixed martial arts.. that left hand of his could put anyone to sleep
Sounds like you don't know anything about MMA
My hit sucks. I always find myself pulling through them after they nearly beat me. I guess it's pride or something. I can't go first. help!
Travis is like the Chael Sonnen of arm wrestling lol
Isn't "balling" your hand up, aka making a fist, actually illegal? It never gets called but I could swear I saw that rule somewhere before. I'm sure it depends on the league
WTF, you cant do a 10min video for us without your phone. lol JK
"Im always first"... Tell that to Arsen. Just jocking you were not prepare and you are a much better armwrestler by far.
I just watched an excellent interview with Travis from 2010. He was just being real and answering some very good questions. What jumped out at me was how good a man Travis seems to be, even though he's said his own dad was severely lacking in certain regards. The interviewer asked him his goals in life, and without hesitating Travis said, "To be the perfect husband and father to these kids." Later he talked about living life according to his own principles and not wavering from them. Don't know about y'all, but a man observing those principles right there is a success, and if countless other fathers saw it that way the world would be a much better place. Congrats Travis on caring enough to be better.
Have you ever not been able to arm wrestle because of your ankle bracelet?
Lol
Hit like a truck until you almost foul out. Then hit harder. (With elbow on pad hopefully)
Opiates
It looked like Travis has a hole in his neck because of that microphone
I’ve noticed that the singular fist heavy hit based toproll that Travis does also prevents him from finishing a lot of the catchers off when they are like an inch from the pin pad. Some years he buries his opponents hand into the pin pad because he’s just too strong, ie, Dave Chafee in 2016, and other years, he consistently stops short.
He’s definitely a phenom still to this day, and I think his philosophy has a lot of merit, and by being a primarily toproll/hit based Puller, I think he has longevity in the sport because of that. He doesn’t have to juice himself into oblivion like the Eastern European Pullers, he can just stick to short cycles before major competition, and rely on his fast twitch muscle fibers and the faster neurological connections that are made from the juice.
Your weird af 😂
Man your voice.....
Please Travis more, pick up a camera and speak
massage that forehead! you only going to get more famous!
CALL OUT MICHEAL TODD IF YOUR SO GOOD.. YOU KNOW YOU WONT CAUSE YOU WILL LOSE 😂😂😂
Travis beats Todd in straight power
Jeremy Stillwell loved watched Todd get mad at Travis after Travis beats gin before he can get into his kings move,what a joke
if you trained something else jerry wouldn't kick your ass everytime
Travis shut him out 3-0 on left and 3-0 on right last time they faced
Who have you pulled in the last 5 years. Come back to the WAL. Your EGO is too big.
Basically, he is a one trick pony.🤣 And a whiny one who thibks he deserves more money to pull, when in reality... He is hiding and shot. He has no last for Devon. Let alone the top 5. #WashedUp sorry bro, just the truth as of now.
He's not washed up, he's just smart. Hr doesn't do something for almost nothing. He wants to support his family and he does. Hell, the guy is a great arm wrestler but knows he can feed his family without doing that all time. Why break your arm if you don't have to. But if the money is right, like I think it will be soon, he certainly will be back. Why do you think he's training now...
nice bait
He isnt washed up bro. He will be pulling before you know it...
@@SonGokuhSSJ i fuckin loooove DBZ.... got into it back in 2001 when they started playing it on TV here in the state's. I'm not current on anything after GT though except for a few movies... how is it? Goku black and all that...? I don't even know where to watch the new stuff?
How you going to say Travis is washed up? What do you do, you can’t beat him.