Here's how to win an arm wrestling championship or at least your next match

It's not all about the biggest biceps.

The first ever official provincial arm wrestling championships were held this weekend at the Corner Stone Sports Lounge in downtown St. John's, and the competition was fierce.

And sweaty.

Seven men in seven different weight categoriesslammed down the fists of their opponents to claim the provincial championship and move on to nationals this summer: Peter Dalton, PeterPetipas, Michael Butler, RickEdmunds, Tim Young, Bradley Miller, andMiselJeddore.

The competition was aqualifier for the Canadian Arm Wrestling Championships, slated for June in Laval, Que.

Jeddorebattled two-time national championWaydeGraves,of Halifax, for his spot on the team.

"We've had people from [the province] at the nationals before, but this will be the first official qualified team," saidPerry Bruhm, ownerof Battle Zone wrestling league.

In the video below Jeddorewalks us through the techniques you'll need tobe a champ.

Get a grip on arm wrestling

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Misel Jeddore shows you the tips and tricks you need to be a champ.