Momdadditude

Here's Tuesday's Tip for those seeking enlightenment and knowledge in their role as Weekend Dad.



How to Win at Arm Wrestling


My son has noodley little arms, even for a five year old, but despite this he loves feats of strength. We used to fall back on thumb wrestling since our thumbs are the most evenly matched parts of our bodies, but now we've graduated to arm wrestling because we've learned a trick, Even a little guy can beat a big guy at arm wrestling with this secret under his belt.

The trick is to use your wrist instead of your arm.
-Every wrestling match starts with your friend yelling "ready-set-go!". The second your kid hears the T in "set" have him quickly curl his own wrist pointing his knuckles back toward his own body. To get the most leverage he should keep his arm as close to his body as possible.
As he curls his own wrist toward himself he's also cocking the other guys wrist backwards. By bending his opponent's arm at the wrist, he's destroying the other guys ability to use his entire hand and arm for leverage. Before his opponent has time to think twice, Wham! Bam! Your kid has won!
If your kid wants to buff up before the big event he can squeeze silly putty or one of the hand muscle strengthening balls sold in any sporting goods store.
As physical challenges go, arm wrestling is one of the least aggressive. Yet it keeps the cowardly aggressors away. A kid with arm-wrestling prowess who feels and acts physically confident will be less likely to be bullied.


*excerpted from 101 Secrets a Cool Mom Knows by Sue Ellin and Walter Browder