The Pound for Pound Podcast | Episode 1 | Chetna Sharma

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Pound for Pound Podcast, with our first guest, Chetna Sharma. Chetna is India's number one armwrestler, an 8-time national champion, and has been undefeated in India for 13 years. She is also Managing Director of Pound for Pound. In this episode we sit down to talk about her journey in armwrestling, what it takes to stay on top for over a decade, how she trains, and how armwrestling is growing in India. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:20 Current training and family sporting background 8:50 Childhood sports and studies 11:30 Starting arm wrestling and first nationals 14:20 Strength training and powerlifting gold 22:00 Toughest opponent and an early national final 29:40 From national level to world level 38:20 Closest international match and personal life 45:40 Pound for Pound and the cost of competing 53:30 Athlete careers and monthly salaries 1:05:30 What makes Pound for Pound different 1:14:20 Believe in us: never giving up 1:18:50 Audience questions 1:21:00 Wrap up If you want to learn from the same coaching that built champions, join us. World Class Coaching for $40 a year Learn more. 👇 www.poundforpoundarmwrestling.com Subscribe to Ryan & Chetna for more armwrestling technique, training and stories. #armwrestling #podcast #poundforpound #chetnasharma #armwrestlingindia