Back Armdruk Afrikaans مصارعة ذراعية Arabic Armrestlinq Azerbaijani Paka BCL Канадска борба Bulgarian Torcebraç Catalan زۆرانبازیی قۆڵ CKB Armwrestling Czech Армрестлинг CV Reslo braich Welsh
 Two individuals arm wrestling recreationally | |
| First played | c. 8th century CE |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | Yes |
| Team members | No |
| Mixed-sex | No (competition) |
| Equipment | Arm wrestling table, straps (competition) |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | International |
| Olympic | No |
Arm wrestling (also spelled "armwrestling") is a sport in which two participants, facing each other with their bent elbows placed on a flat surface (usually a table) and hands firmly gripped, each attempt to "pin" their opponent's hand by forcing it to the surface. In popular culture, arm wrestling is commonly interpreted as a display of physical dominance, symbolizing superior strength and toughness between two individuals.[1]
- ^ Diffrient, David (2017). "(Arm) Wrestling with Masculinity: Television, Toughness, and the Touch of Another Man's Hand". Sage Journals. 22 (5): 821–849. doi:10.1177/1097184X17730385. Retrieved 22 November 2024.