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StrongMan MAS Wrestling

MAS Wrestling is a unique strength sport. Two competitors pull a stick, aiming to dislodge it or pull their opponent over a line, demanding grip, core,

Advanced
Compound
Pull
5 min per set3 min rest

Description

A strength sport that involves two competitors trying to gain control of a stick.

How to Do StrongMan MAS Wrestling

  1. 1
    Setup

    Sit on the ground facing your opponent, bracing your feet firmly against a shared foot board with knees bent.

  2. 2
    Setup

    Grasp the MAS wrestling stick with an overhand grip, hands close to the center, ensuring a secure hold.

  3. 3

    On the signal, initiate a powerful pull, driving through your heels into the foot board and leaning back slightly to engage your entire posterior chain.

  4. 4

    Maintain a strong, rigid core and a neutral spine throughout the pull, actively engaging your lats and biceps to draw the stick towards you.

  5. 5

    Continue to pull with maximum effort, aiming to either dislodge the stick from your opponent's grip or pull their body over the designated line.

Tips

  • Prioritize an unbreakable grip; imagine your hands are fused to the stick, constantly squeezing to prevent slippage.
  • Utilize powerful leg drive by pushing hard into the foot board, transferring that force through your hips and core into the pull.
  • Initiate the pull with your back and lats, then coordinate with your arms and core for a synergistic full-body effort.
  • Anticipate your opponent's movements; sometimes a quick, explosive pull is effective, while other times a steady, grinding pressure works best.

Common Mistakes

  • ×Rounding the back compromises spinal integrity and reduces pulling power; keep your chest up and maintain a neutral spine by engaging your core.
  • ×Relying solely on arm strength quickly fatigues the grip and biceps; integrate leg drive and a strong back pull to distribute the effort across larger muscle groups.
  • ×Losing tension in the core allows power to dissipate; brace your abdominals tightly as if preparing for a punch to transfer force efficiently from legs to arms.

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