I want nothing more than to see RVJ at his all time best ripping his shirt off and donkey konging the table at East vs West😂 Can’t wait for this card🔥🔥
We saw a similar change in approach I think in the way Devon attacked Denis rather than waiting for the hit and retaliating. Matt Mask was arguably at his best when he was at his most explosive off the start. Rooting for you buddy. RVJ is a mother f'n legend.
I like the new outlook u have. Lookin forward to watchin your match. Does knuckles up have their own website where we can get the ppv? Goodluck to you RVJ and to Brandon as well. I think it will be a good match.
Strong mindset! Will be great to see you not be the one getting hit first most rounds. Its impressive you catch everyone but sometimes gives them the only chance to win. 18 mins a day is a great place to start, and avoid burnout as well, sounds good. The best thing honestly sounds like the family gym plan. If all enjoy it it will knit everything together closer all around. Happier and motivation infinity so to speak.
Heck yea man sounds like ya got a nice plan going with the gym stuff. And maybe use your right hook movement on the arm wrestling table haha. All loose just before the go then bam pop off a quick fast right hook movement and straight to the pad
In that Zurab match I was thinking “man if Rob would keep his arm closer to his shoulder, he will take the hand and then be in a better position to work Zurab back over”. I truly believe you could have turned that match around.
Time under tension to develop that rigidness has been there for the Kazakhs. You've been at it for some time, but perhaps you are partly hesitant on putting that strain on to your arm through offence, since you would not only have to apply your own force in an explosive manner, but on top you have to directly absorb the counter pressure of the other person whatever way he comes forth, unlike in those other sports you did. It may also play on the mind, that you have gone against users as a natural. If something snaps or pops, the healing process is lengthier for a natural as you know. The Kazakhs aren't filled up with large muscles like you so they might not have a fear of injuring the muscle, but they have that hardness in their arms (the arm being fused into a tighter package rather than having large external muscle bellies you're more conscious of). They are all pretty soft spoken stoic guys who seem cool headed, but once the match starts their mouth becomes loud and that adrenaline starts running which activates them to those repeated offensive surges with a will to win. It's one thing to have that adrenaline spike from nervous energy and another from anger, the latter which I think the Kazakh's exhibit more. Then it becomes more of executing a gameplan in the drivers seat rather than thinking how to react to the other guy, which helps you disassociate the guy across from your mind which can be useful. Anyways, hope you find your lane and best of luck.
Hey Rob how's it going, I have a training question, do you think it's necessary to train the whole body or just specialize arm wrestling type of training? Thanks for your time!
Would you have a problem with being coached? If not maybe getting someone like Engin/Janis or so might be a way to be accountable and also easier tap into their knowledge and maybe fill in those gaps that you self admittedly have, just a thought.
I have open ears and mind. I’d have to be trained by someone who understood my makeup. I feel I have good thoughts now. I understand the game.. I’ve just been half ass at really applying it
I know the feeling with the center table strength. I like setting up on the table like I will at the start of the match and pull on an immovable object typically a chain. Seems to help. So basically isometrics. Thoughts?
@@charlesgress4752his Todd natty? I don’t know about that. I know he does not take that stuff like crazy but I don’t think he is 100% natural. I could be mistaken.
Being explosive fast twitch built is a blessing and a curse at the same time. I can hit hard and fast on the go but if the guy can catch me I’ll blow my load in the long run. I’m a sprinter not a marathon runner.
Let me ask ya a question rob. Nobody ever mentions table height. Do all professional events have the same table height? Does the taller the arm table favor the taller person. When I watch hutchings vs larratt in WAL, hutchings over powers larratt at every start. Is it because the table height favors hutchings because larratt is in a seated position to start and hutchings can put his whole body into it?
It definitely has a height range that is optimal in my opinion. Too short and too tall are real. I think in those days Todd was stronger center table than Devon also
RUclips algorithm boosting comment 💪 ... win or lose, u will only get better after this. also, don't worry, i just had the last practice with Brandon, and u have nothing to worry about, u should win super EZ 😉
Interesting thoughts. No harm in trying to emulate the efficiencies of the Kazaks olympian approach ey! And the best of them seem to dictate the centre line also right?
Interesting video. I don’t understand how Todd hutchings will train heavy until the final few days and dominate everyone. Is he just built different or is he on to something?
Well… if I’m to be honest… I don’t recommend his approach. He did have a run of injuries and a run of losing matches as well. That being said… his volume is higher than prime age athletes .. Sooo… you have to address the white elephant…. There is external factors. His pancakes, whatever they may be are without a doubt the reason he can put the volume in at any age and getting better all while being a horrible approach to the game
travis is very much great example of technique in armwrestling, he was not fast because he has some better fibers, his genetics are actually not that good for superheavyweight, its his setup and coordination in setup where even pal refs couldnt see how he was gaining lever advantage in setup
You and John both catch people. I would think if that is where you are strong you can be in the same position with them outside their power/center with just body movement and speed. You just have to watch out for Brandon catching you with his kings...I think u can steal center from him easy. I'm not sure what your plan is after that. Will you try to beat him how John beat Michael Todd or press? I'm interested to find out!
If you get the chance to be on the table with either neil or engin, i think they could really give you some pointers on this. Engin is a technical master and neil is probably one of the sneakiest mf the sport has ever seen
You seem to have lost the setup in the last few matches. If you can bully your opponents hard in the setup, I think you can take the dub. I know you mentioned it in the video. I think a trained RVJ is beating Zurab and Sasho.
![Training with Travis Bagent Day 1 [ Monday / Wednesday ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/eRHvL2PFOyE/mqdefault.jpg)
I want nothing more than to see RVJ at his all time best ripping his shirt off and donkey konging the table at East vs West😂
Can’t wait for this card🔥🔥
Also happy holidays brotha I know you’re a big family man I love that about you. If we don’t see you before happy new years to you and yours! 💪🏻
Same buddy 🍻
U the 🐐
We saw a similar change in approach I think in the way Devon attacked Denis rather than waiting for the hit and retaliating. Matt Mask was arguably at his best when he was at his most explosive off the start. Rooting for you buddy. RVJ is a mother f'n legend.
Momentum is huge especially during the start of a match and even more so in a best of, good video RVJ.
Yeah… I’m realizing it has its place
I like the new outlook u have. Lookin forward to watchin your match. Does knuckles up have their own website where we can get the ppv? Goodluck to you RVJ and to Brandon as well. I think it will be a good match.
Trying bud
Strong mindset! Will be great to see you not be the one getting hit first most rounds. Its impressive you catch everyone but sometimes gives them the only chance to win. 18 mins a day is a great place to start, and avoid burnout as well, sounds good.
The best thing honestly sounds like the family gym plan. If all enjoy it it will knit everything together closer all around. Happier and motivation infinity so to speak.
Its always great to hear top armwrestlers share their experience and we new people learn. It seems the sport is ever evolving
Heck yea man sounds like ya got a nice plan going with the gym stuff. And maybe use your right hook movement on the arm wrestling table haha. All loose just before the go then bam pop off a quick fast right hook movement and straight to the pad
Hey… it really could work
In that Zurab match I was thinking “man if Rob would keep his arm closer to his shoulder, he will take the hand and then be in a better position to work Zurab back over”. I truly believe you could have turned that match around.
Time under tension to develop that rigidness has been there for the Kazakhs. You've been at it for some time, but perhaps you are partly hesitant on putting that strain on to your arm through offence, since you would not only have to apply your own force in an explosive manner, but on top you have to directly absorb the counter pressure of the other person whatever way he comes forth, unlike in those other sports you did.
It may also play on the mind, that you have gone against users as a natural. If something snaps or pops, the healing process is lengthier for a natural as you know. The Kazakhs aren't filled up with large muscles like you so they might not have a fear of injuring the muscle, but they have that hardness in their arms (the arm being fused into a tighter package rather than having large external muscle bellies you're more conscious of). They are all pretty soft spoken stoic guys who seem cool headed, but once the match starts their mouth becomes loud and that adrenaline starts running which activates them to those repeated offensive surges with a will to win. It's one thing to have that adrenaline spike from nervous energy and another from anger, the latter which I think the Kazakh's exhibit more. Then it becomes more of executing a gameplan in the drivers seat rather than thinking how to react to the other guy, which helps you disassociate the guy across from your mind which can be useful.
Anyways, hope you find your lane and best of luck.
Excellent
Hey Rob how's it going, I have a training question, do you think it's necessary to train the whole body or just specialize arm wrestling type of training? Thanks for your time!
Both
Would you have a problem with being coached? If not maybe getting someone like Engin/Janis or so might be a way to be accountable and also easier tap into their knowledge and maybe fill in those gaps that you self admittedly have, just a thought.
I have open ears and mind.
I’d have to be trained by someone who understood my makeup.
I feel I have good thoughts now.
I understand the game.. I’ve just been half ass at really applying it
Hands down Todd Hutchins, he’s natty, and his style would complement yours.
lol… you win
I know the feeling with the center table strength. I like setting up on the table like I will at the start of the match and pull on an immovable object typically a chain. Seems to help. So basically isometrics. Thoughts?
@@charlesgress4752his Todd natty? I don’t know about that. I know he does not take that stuff like crazy but I don’t think he is 100% natural. I could be mistaken.
Hey Rob. I Hope you're doing well and had a good Christmas with the family. Take care.
Thanks, likewise…💪🏻🍻
Looking forward to your progress, Rob.
Red rockets bouta take off 💪🔥
lol… red rocket 🚀 at full attention
Being explosive fast twitch built is a blessing and a curse at the same time. I can hit hard and fast on the go but if the guy can catch me I’ll blow my load in the long run. I’m a sprinter not a marathon runner.
Yeah… I’m more so trying to dominate center the way I would from a disadvantaged catch
I like it
Let me ask ya a question rob. Nobody ever mentions table height. Do all professional events have the same table height? Does the taller the arm table favor the taller person. When I watch hutchings vs larratt in WAL, hutchings over powers larratt at every start. Is it because the table height favors hutchings because larratt is in a seated position to start and hutchings can put his whole body into it?
It definitely has a height range that is optimal in my opinion.
Too short and too tall are real.
I think in those days Todd was stronger center table than Devon also
@@RobVigeantRVJ it would be cool to do a video about it. It's an interesting subject
RUclips algorithm boosting comment 💪 ... win or lose, u will only get better after this. also, don't worry, i just had the last practice with Brandon, and u have nothing to worry about, u should win super EZ 😉
Keep it up legend let’s go you got this
👍👍💪💪
Interesting thoughts. No harm in trying to emulate the efficiencies of the Kazaks olympian approach ey! And the best of them seem to dictate the centre line also right?
Yes.
Smart people at the very least take note and recognize
If you could have any training partner in the world that would make you better in the things you lack who would it be RVJ?
Probably John
Interesting video. I don’t understand how Todd hutchings will train heavy until the final few days and dominate everyone. Is he just built different or is he on to something?
Well… if I’m to be honest…
I don’t recommend his approach.
He did have a run of injuries and a run of losing matches as well.
That being said… his volume is higher than prime age athletes ..
Sooo… you have to address the white elephant…. There is external factors.
His pancakes, whatever they may be are without a doubt the reason he can put the volume in at any age and getting better all while being a horrible approach to the game
Yooo Rob 💪❤️🦊🎱
Yoooooooo
your should be president of Usa with all that knowledge
travis is very much great example of technique in armwrestling, he was not fast because he has some better fibers, his genetics are actually not that good for superheavyweight, its his setup and coordination in setup where even pal refs couldnt see how he was gaining lever advantage in setup
Yes, he has interesting approach
Be aggressive Rob and good luck dude
You and John both catch people. I would think if that is where you are strong you can be in the same position with them outside their power/center with just body movement and speed. You just have to watch out for Brandon catching you with his kings...I think u can steal center from him easy. I'm not sure what your plan is after that. Will you try to beat him how John beat Michael Todd or press? I'm interested to find out!
I have options, just gotta feel it as it comes
Poor rob had to quit boxing they didnt have gloves big enough
If you get the chance to be on the table with either neil or engin, i think they could really give you some pointers on this. Engin is a technical master and neil is probably one of the sneakiest mf the sport has ever seen
Again, neither really understand me… they know their success.
I’ll sort it out
Have Travis literally train you . His style is perfect for fast twitch. Plus if you master it no one knows how to deal with it. Devon even had issues.
I think a hybrid of more control with power start is more for me
@@RobVigeantRVJ Ermes style top roll. Your arms are similar.
You seem to have lost the setup in the last few matches. If you can bully your opponents hard in the setup, I think you can take the dub. I know you mentioned it in the video. I think a trained RVJ is beating Zurab and Sasho.
I agree
or join curling, workout less and make way more money 😂😂😂
Truth
I was obviously joking about you being a bad arm wrestler ❤
It’s cool.
Just focus on winning a match
Umm that’s the point… you get a d- in todays comprehension