{"id":7561,"date":"2021-01-20T15:32:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T15:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.osmiumweb.com\/the-benefits-of-straight-arm-strength\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:36:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:36:57","slug":"the-benefits-of-straight-arm-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/en\/the-benefits-of-straight-arm-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Straight Arm Strength"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Straight Arm Strength<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>SAS<\/strong>) is the strength gained when various exercises are performed with\u00a0<strong>straight<\/strong> <strong>and locked arms.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might be a strange concept for most people, as they mostly use <strong>Bend Arm Strength<\/strong> when working out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you can&#8217;t blame them&#8230; It takes a lot of <strong>training<\/strong> <strong>time and effort<\/strong> in order to develop Straight Arm Strength, as it implements greater stress on your <strong>tendons and joints.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But straight arm strength is <strong>really important for <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/17\/what-is-calisthenics\/\">Calisthenics<\/a><\/strong> and a requirement for a lot of bodyweight exercises&#8230; From simpler ones like the inverted hang and L-sit to advanced ones such as <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/24\/how-to-planche-5-tips-to-master-it\/\">the Planche<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/05\/how-to-front-lever-step-by-step-guide\/\">Front lever<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/10\/how-to-back-lever-the-complete-guide\/\">Back lever<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/15\/human-flag-tutorial-all-the-progressions\/\">Human flag<\/a> or even the <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/01\/how-to-handstand-5-simple-tips-that-really-work\/\">handstand<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lets see why it is so important and how it helps in practising these skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\"><strong>improves stabiliser muscles<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When working on movements with straight &#8211; locked arms, many <strong>other muscles like the shoulders, back and abs have to work overtime<\/strong>, in order for you to hold the position you&#8217;re working on and won&#8217;t get thrown off balance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is because, when you keep your arms locked during exercise, <strong>biceps and triceps can&#8217;t support you as they used to.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, consistently working with straight arms,<strong> improves those stabiliser muscles and has great impact in your balance and overall performance.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">New and Unique Form of Stimulation<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1334\" src=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/img_0050.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"iron cross on rings\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Straight Arm Strength isn&#8217;t often trained, the adaptations caused by this training can really help make <strong>further muscle gains.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine the new potential gains from implementing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2021\/01\/17\/gymnastic-rings-workout-20-exercises-from-beginner-to-expert\/\">gymnastic rings<\/a> exercises<\/strong> into your workout, for example.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\"><strong>improves joints<\/strong> and CONNECTIVE tisue<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Straight Arm Strength directly targets foundational weaknesses, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">joints<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Connective_tissue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">connective tissue<\/a> around your arms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually these areas don&#8217;t get<strong> equivalent work<\/strong>. Muscles around them become stronger and bigger, challenging you to lift more weight. But your joints and connective tissue <strong>can&#8217;t handle the stress. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is when injuries occur&#8230;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, by implementing Straight Arm Strength to your training, you are improving your <strong>general strength<\/strong> and reducing risks of <strong>joint related injury.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\">works your muscle&#8217;s weakest points<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the locked arm position, <strong>your bicep is at it&#8217;s weakest point. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this very unusual position, the muscle tries to<strong> adapt to the additional stress <\/strong>and as a result <strong>becomes stronger.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are essentially strengthening the <strong>weakest part of your bicep<\/strong>, which is very rarely accessed during other form of exercise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">more Advanced Moves<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-941\" src=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/untitled-1-1.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"calisthenics back lever\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides helping in general training related movements and improving handling heavier loads, Straight Arm Strength training could <strong>help you unlock more<\/strong> <strong>advanced bodyweight moves. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At some point in your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/17\/what-is-calisthenics\/\">Calisthenics<\/a><\/strong> journey you will, probably, end up at a dead end, where you&#8217;re <strong>too strong for basic movements<\/strong> and need something else to challenge you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many advanced moves such as <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/11\/24\/how-to-planche-5-tips-to-master-it\/\">the Planche<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/05\/how-to-front-lever-step-by-step-guide\/\">Front lever<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/10\/how-to-back-lever-the-complete-guide\/\">Back lever<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/15\/human-flag-tutorial-all-the-progressions\/\">Human flag<\/a> or even the <a href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/2020\/12\/01\/how-to-handstand-5-simple-tips-that-really-work\/\">handstand<\/a> require good Straight Arm Strength to safely perform them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your joints need to be really strong and healthy in order to unlock those skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"uppercase\">Overall Strength<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stronger connective tissue and joints can, also, lead to <strong>more strength overall. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the structures holding your body together are stronger, you can perform <strong>more challenging exercises <\/strong>which will bring <strong>more strength and hypertrophy, with fewer injuries. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stability benefits mentioned earlier will, also, let you perform harder exercises, which can allow you to further improve <strong>form and strength. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can also help you get bigger, if that&#8217;s something you&#8217;re after.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"uppercase\">conclusion <\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Straight Arm Strength benefits are remarkable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They come from targeting and improving other fundamental, but overlooked aspects of the body which can have the benefits mentions above.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get good Straight Arm Strength without having to work on advance movements. Their progressions and other easier movements can still provide these benefits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You do not have to train advanced moves to reap the rewards of Straight Arm Strength, but you will need to train Straight Arm Strength to achieve advanced movements.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background-color has-text-color is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 4vw; padding-bottom: 4vw;\">\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.34;\">Are you ready for a<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right has-text-color\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 59px; line-height: 1.09; margin: 10px 0px 0px 0px;\">FREE<strong> online class?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 50px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #000000; padding: 15px 60px 15px 60px;\" href=\"https:\/\/calisthenicsnerd.wordpress.com\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-background-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 4vw; padding-bottom: 4vw;\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:group -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Straight Arm Strength\u00a0(SAS) is the strength gained when various exercises are performed with\u00a0straight and locked arms. It might be a strange concept for most people, as they mostly use Bend Arm Strength when working out. And you can&#8217;t blame them&#8230; It takes a lot of training time and effort in order to develop Straight Arm [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7562,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[293],"tags":[450,451,452,308,453,454,311],"class_list":["post-7561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","tag-advanced-moves","tag-bend-arm-strenght","tag-connective-tisue","tag-joints","tag-stabiliser-muscle","tag-straight-arm-strenght","tag-strenght"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Benefits of Straight Arm Strength - Athens Calisthenics Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/athenscalisthenicscenter.gr\/en\/the-benefits-of-straight-arm-strength\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Benefits of Straight Arm Strength - Athens Calisthenics Center\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Straight Arm Strength\u00a0(SAS) is the strength gained when various exercises are performed with\u00a0straight and locked arms. 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