trying electric chair...

[Scott Carvalho]

Thats excatly what I was doing last night, l was loosening up I think, Instead of extending the whole time... Man I love this forum... always helping and explain when others are confused... thanks again guys!

[Robert Sevigny]

been playing with the electric chair, but cant get the submission... Im thinking im needed to rotate there hips forward and down at the same time.... anyone have any tips for me

1. squeeze and straighten your lockdown (=

not naming names, but this part seems to be the key step alot of members dont do proper, just like eddie says you gotta work on your lockdown, its either TOO LOOSE or its tight but not pinching knees together thats where the painpressure comes from, up the leg to the spine to the rest of the body

[Michael Sioda]

Negative. Your legs should always be stretched and extended.

Just when I think that I know what I'm talking about I find out that I'm just another asshole giving bad advise online...it's so disappointing to be that guy. So I re-watched the MTRG DVD instructions on this & see this detail and a few others that somehow I missed before.

Here is where I go off script
- I never post to my elbow, I try to roll towards my stomach.
- I hold the lockdown tight (ankles stacked) but curl my knees a little during the roll to give some room so that I can pin the guys knee with my shoulders.
- Once there my legs go from 50% to 100% extended for the tap.

I'm sure there's a great reason to post to the elbow & push for the tap with your upper body but I just don't understand it. What is the advantage to posting up on the elbow instead of staying down? I've been there before & I don't feel like I get as much leverage, thus less finishes. I feel way stronger if I use my legs to finish instead. I can clearly see this isn't how it looks when explained by the pros - I'm just confused since it has been working for me.

I read the comment that a common mistake is to relax the legs during the angry rainbow which can allow the guy to adjust. But I don't feel like I'm relaxing - I'm holding the lockdown tight just not extending fully. Is even that is enough of a window for an escape from my lockdown?

I'm really trying to understand if my bastardized version of the electric chair is legit or if its only working because I'm rolling with other white belts. I love this submission so I'm thrilled with the idea of improving this technique.

[Scott Carvalho]

Im also confused because When i try to post on my arm, im trying to push forward and roll my shoulder to the mat,and I end up on my stomach anyways...and Im trying to stretch them out but I just get frustrated )= back to the drawing board again tonight... I love this submission so I have to figure it out until I get it, or its gunna drive me crazy!!!!