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Frank Mir on Sports Science: joint locks
How much force does Frank Mir apply in a joint lock? Frank is 6′ 1″, 265, can bench press over…
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How much force does Frank Mir apply in a joint lock?
Frank is 6′ 1″, 265, can bench press over 450 pounds, and generates over a half a ton of force in a single punch,
This position results in 150 newton meters on the humerus bone. That’s enough torque to snap the lug nuts off a nascar wheel.
What happens when Frank applies leverage to a longer body part, like a leg?
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