What does the figure four leg-lock do?
The figure-four leg-lock is a wrestling submission hold that affects the leg and ankle of your opponent. This move was made famous by Ric Flair and now too is often used by most of the wrestlers in WWE and other franchise. There are variants of this move such as Shawn Michaels’ version of this move and more to follow.
Who did the figure four leg-lock?
Ric Flair
The figure four leg-lock is a submission move used in pro wrestling, made famous by Ric Flair.
What is figure four position?
Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat and in line with your hips. Bring either ankle to the opposite knee forming a figure four (i.e. cross your legs) Reach through your bent knee and grasp the back of the leg still on the ground and pull it towards your chest.
How painful is the figure four leg lock?
It is an extremely painful hold, especially if your opponent arches his body up. Before we move on, this needs to be said….. We’re led to believe in wrestling that when you’re locked in a Figure Four, you can reverse the pressure onto your opponent by rolling onto your front.
What was Ric Flair’s signature move?
Figure Four Leg Lock
Figure Four Leg Lock The great Ric Flair had one of the greatest (that’s right, I said it) finishing moves of all time. No one could do it better than the Nature Boy.
What is a leg lock in wrestling?
The wrestler stands over a face-down opponent lying on the ground then lifts one leg of the opponent and drapes it over his neck. He then uses his arms to force the shin and thigh of the opponent down, thereby placing pressure on the opponent’s knee.
What does the Figure 4 stretch do?
The figure four stretches the outsides of your hips as well as your butt. The stretch specifically targets the gluteus medius, which is the muscle that aids in hip movement and hip mobility and is responsible for stabilizing the hip joint.