Although not as much of a well practiced sport in the UK, wrestling is huge in the US with high schools offering the sport as regularly as football in the land of the tea. What you may be surprised to learn that with this often barbaric sport, there are plenty of health benefits associated.

If you’ve ever watched a wrestling match play out - or have grappled before - then you’ll understand the physical demands put on athletes within the sport.

We’ve compiled a list of 5 key health benefits that wrestling has on the body - you’re welcome.