Arm wrestling?

calderst

I teach middle school. One of my homeroom boys challenged me to an arm wrestling match. The conversation came up earlier in the year when I was wearing a sleeveless blouse and the subject of my arm muscles came up (middle schoolers have no qualm saying anything that comes to mind). I have managed to give him valid excuses to put him off so far but I think it would be hilarious to accept the challenge and give him a real run for his money. He's beaten everyone in class as well as the Tech Ed teacher across the hall. He's a farm boy who is at least double my size... and the class has assured me they think it is a match that needs to take place.... and they bring it up from time to time in case I've forgotten the challenge (don't worry, this is during homeroom, before school starts. No instructional time has been wasted).

My question...
I lift regularly and am relatively strong for my size/age/gender/etc. What kinds of exercises could I be doing to help strengthen my "arm wrestling" muscles?

albinogorilla

alternating DB curls
one arm cable curls, they keep constant tension on the arm, as if it was being pulled on
concentration curls..................kick his butt

Thena81

idk but love the story! do it, kick his lil bootie

koosdel

Kick him in the shin when he starts to win.

Contrarian

Shake weight!

reepobob

Shake weight!

Yes! Excellent suggestion...we will have to assume that the lad is getting similar reps in with the help of a Victoria's Secret catalog...

calderst

Shake weight!

Yes! Excellent suggestion...we will have to assume that the lad is getting similar reps in with the help of a Victoria's Secret catalog...

Not something I wish to think about but it helps explain why guys are always better at arm wrestling