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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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Chris Palmquist
May 18, 2010 · 1 min read
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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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