The title of world champion shot to the wrist to its scope

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The Quebec Alain Goyer trains twice a day in the hopes of becoming a world champion shooter on the wrist.

Carl Vaillancourt

Sunday, 30 July, 2017 19:34

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TROIS-RIVIÈRES | Quebec 42-year-old is training harder than ever with the sole hope of becoming a world champion shot in the wrist in a few weeks, a title which would be in range.

“This year, I go down to category, in the 154 lb ; my chances of a return to the gold are excellent,” says Alain Goyer, who won the canadian title in the category of 171 lbs. I even hired a coach in nutrition to help me in this challenge. This is a first, but I think to get there. “

Since its first competition in 2015, Alain Goyer has never stopped to train with the sole goal of becoming the best in the world in his discipline, firing at the wrist.

During his last participation at the World championships, in 2016, man of haitian origin stands out, but he finished in 11th position. Things promise to be different this year for the coach of the GYM Privately of Le Gardeur, according to the president of the Association of the iron arms of Quebec (ABFQ), Marc-André Campeau.

“The chances of Alain to walk away with the title are excellent, but there are several factors that we cannot control, like the draw. It can have a significant impact on victory or defeat, ” said the president of the ABFQ.

Discipline and passion

Motivated to be part of the great of his sport, Alain Goyer trains twice a day : one session of 45 minutes for all of its muscle groups, and then a second drive, dedicated to the discipline of shooting to the wrist.

“It is important to be in excellent physical shape, your legs to help you push when you need to pull the hand of your opponent. Some battles can stretch up to 35 seconds : it takes a form of mind-blowing at full power for such a long time, ” explained the one who is the father of four children aged 11 to 23 years.

A difficult childhood

Each time that He approaches a table shot to the wrist, he remembers his adolescence to tap into the anger that he felt. Beaten, bullied, victim of racist, Alain Goyer has lived a living hell when he lived in Beloeil, during his teenage years. However, this is what made it so strong.

“I close my eyes, I’m going to look for all the anger that I put into a small pot inside me, and then, at the time of the battle, I let the hate out, I shot my opponents in the eye, I transpose all this anger in my arms for a few seconds,” he explained in a calm voice.

To five weeks the most important competition of her life, Alain Goyer must multiply the efforts to raise the $ 3000 dollars needed to participate in a tournament in Hungary. It has even launched a campaign sociofinancement on the platform GoFundMe.

Training for the shot to the wrist

• Dynamic stretches with elastic to soften the tendons
• Exercises bicep for the peacekeeping force
• Exercises for the wrists to stabilize the outlet
• Targeted exercises for certain muscles of the hands to improve grip
• Exercise of the shoulder to improve the rotation