Leg Wrestle

The Leg Wrestling competition belongs to the popular group of pushing contests. It differs from the other pushing games which mostly test the athlete's strength endurance and maximal strength: Depending on how quickly and forcefully the athlete is able to push down after the opponents hook legs; it can also be a test of her power (speed and strength). You and your partner lie on the floor, hip to shoulder and facing in opposite directions. Hook elbows of the inside arm of your partner. Now you and your partner swing the inside leg up and overhead three times, and at the same time. On the third swing, you hook legs with your partner and try to flip her over backward with one quick, powerful push of the leg. To win, you have to "flip" her out of position. A best of three format is used.


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