Gym vs Sparring — What’s Actually More Effective? My Honest Experience

Gym or sparring?
Strength training or table time?
Egon machine or both?

This question is one of the biggest debates in armwrestling, so today I share my real experience, 12+ years on the table, hundreds of matches, and every style I faced.

I break down honestly:

👉 Why gym strength helps
👉 Why sparring is the REAL teacher
👉 How Egon machine improves angles you can’t train in the gym
👉 What matters most for beginners
👉 What top-level pullers actually do
👉 How to balance strength days + table days
👉 What I personally felt in competitions (Arm Gods, Arm Wars, Nationals)

No drama, no ego, no fake coaching — just real information that helped me rise again after years of healing and rebuild my power from zero.

If this helped you, drop a comment. Golden Hands appreciates every one of you. 💛💪


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