That's the most beautiful win ever. Denis tries to pull back at 1:10. John HOLDS HIS HAND DOWN while denis pulls back, giving tilting Denis's hand down towards the ground. Then, as denis realizes, "SHIT", he grabs back on to John hoping to win his inside. John's like, "yea fucking right" too late now, and he goes for the kill. SO PERFECT.
How is it possible that John can beat Cyplenkov although he is considerably smaller? Obviously Cyplenkov has flawless technique considering his successful arm-wrestling career, so John must be stronger. Isn't muscle volume important when it comes to strength?
@Kotlettbengt I dont think so... strength doesn't mean size. For instance, take any oly lifter, mostly tiny (do not look like bodybuilders) strong individuals because of focus on low repetitions/ more sets. They build up ridiculous tendon strength and muscle power leading to heavier lifts than say a bodybuilder who focuses on endless reps. This is of course, only my opinion! Hope this helps... do some research and let me know the real answer. cya
@njstrongman32 Your absolutely right. The question is why. Armwrestling involves maximal strength, which is a function of the nervous system employed in training. Of course a preponderance of type IIx fibers over type I is important too. You develop these fibers and the greatest degree of neuronal activation with heavy weight (low reps).
@Kotlettbengt Not at all. Total muscle, the type of muscle (fast vs slow twitch) and leverage (short vs longer arm) is what matters most. Technique is the just the application of force, which, is provided by the muscles to begin with. It's hard to tell just how much muscle someone has though. Ex: at 40 mg of methandrostenolone a day for 6 weeks + training, you may be bigger but not stronger than someone like, say,..Brzenk or Voevoda.
You know what really amazes me considering the fact that I used to think Voevoda was the strongest ever? 20 days after the Zloty 2004, I saw a match between Pushkar and Voevoda, and it wasn't easy for Voevoda (keep that in mind). Then, during Zloty 2007, Brzenk plays with Pushkar before beating him in 2/3 matches. Note that Brzenk said he felt his strongest in 2006. Sorry all you Voevoda fans, but Brzenk is better. Also, Voevoda refused to pull Brzenk on a few occasions..hmm....
@TheRationalTeller and do you know that at this time voevoda have an injury on his shoulder?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?.....on his right shoulder....i know this mach too
@TheRationalTeller Actually there is constant research on drugs to improve performance on guys with similar bodies, you would be right if any drug caused the same effect. Brzenk is strong but this is inhuman. You shouldn't be surprised we see doped athletes all the time.
@pabloperez456 I do agree..let's say Brzenk and Cyplenkov are juicing..Brzenk is still the smaller guy..steroids act on muscles (myofibrillar hypertrophy) rather than on neural components. Thus, other factors are what make brzenk inhuman in that sense.
@TheRationalTeller I go back to the initial statement, if Cyplenkov had the SAME drug as Brzenk he would win, because he is the bigger guy . Now if steriods give your muscles capacity not to get tired for a longer time it would do the same for either one, specially because Brzenk is not only smaller but older as well. Anyhow, Cyplenkov beat him anyway with the right hand on 2010.
@pabloperez456 R u stupid?? Do you really think cyplenkov is the cleaner athlete? HA very funny!! Yea..cyplenkov won because brzenk is a lot older. He's past his prime, and Brzenk beat him at Nemiroff 2008 and in vegas as well a year later. Brzenk wasn't the same guy as in 06 or 08, and anyone who follows armwrestling knows that, so get lost.
@TheRationalTeller Good you lack of aruguments now you use insults! I know Cyplenkov was beaten and I am not saying he is clean, for third time I say he doesnt have the best drug, Brzenk does. Read before replying
@pabloperez456 You lack good grammar and you're full of deceit! How the hell do you know if Brzenk is taking the "best drug" let along any drug at all?? It's people like you who propagate bullshit. That's why I insulted you.
@pabloperez456 OH I SEE..so if it's unknown that they are using drugs, it must be ok to presume and state that they are?? You sir, are very immature to think that way. So anyone can be falsely accused and have the right to slander (ruin reputation of in case you didn't know) unless everything is known beforehand about the person. I highly doubt you'd make that point in front of me or anyone else, but over a computer you feel confident to do so. You make me chuckle.
@pabloperez456 Oh, and how exactly am I propagating falsity?? I never stated anything against common knowledge. You think you have the right to claim as if it were true that Brzenk is on the juice without knowledge of it. And just because you don't know if he isn't juicing, you somehow think that such a premise leads to the conclusion of "Brzenk must me on the juice." How pathetic. Are you really that stupid??
@pabloperez456 "no doubt" as if you know anything about performance enhancing drugs. Your arrogance is greater than your ignorance. You disregard genetics as if everyone is equally strong and has equal potential. Drugs bring you higher only insofar as your genetic disposition allows called phenotypic plasticity.
@pabloperez456 no doubt?? LOL You know what is really funny? That you think that you could defeat brzenk if you were given a stronger steroid (since you did say the better drug!). Your skinny arms would snap, and that's bc you don't have the genetic potential. You're an ignorant person, and also arrogant and immature for presuming the right to advance falsity when you don't know exactly how and why your claims are false. That reminds me..
@pabloperez456 It reminds me of the common theme in all your pathetic comments: If you don't know why something is false, assert it as truth anyway. LIke you also mentioned: You don't know if brzenk ISNT taking roids, so it's ok (in your eyes somehow, someway), to assert that he is..I displayed the deceptive person you are..I'm finished..good day ;)
@TheRationalTeller On the contrary, it is wiser and mature to think that way, because it would be naive to think they are completely clean when we have had so many cases in the past. Besides, it has not been regulated by an olympic comitee or another major organization where you can access the tests or so. Dont get me wrong I love armwrestling but the organization needs to develop.
@pabloperez456 THERE IS NO PROOF THAT BRZENK ISNT CLEAN!!! STOP MAKING FALSE CLAIMS!! You are a slanderer, and naive to think that genetics isn't the biggest factor- the factor that determines your ultimate potential (which is much higher than most of us think), and the extent to which steroids can increase protein synthesis. And testing isn't needed. We like to see freaks of nature compete against one another. LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE AND LET THEM DO AS THEY PLEASE. AUTONOMY of the INDIVIDUAL!!
@TheRationalTeller You wanna see genetics? look at Cyplenkov! Brzenk wasn't, isn't and will not be as big as he is, ok so you will say size doesn't matter, I buy it, for God sake even if he was on drugs or not Cyp beat him with both hands. Now if the definition for drug is something used to artificially enhance natural capabilities it needs to be tested because it is a major, direct factor on their physical performance, Tests exist and will continue. Like it or not Cyp is a freak of nature
@pabloperez456 Brzenk 1st of all, Brzenk is past his prime. He said he peaked during 2006, especially during that match with Farid in Vegas. What is all this talk about Cyplenkov winning?? It was inevitable you idiot!! Brzenk isn't aging so well..he lost to Liliev whereas in 06 he would have crushed Cyplenkov at his best and destroy liliev. People in the armwrestling world admit and know that a top Brzenk would be too much for cyplenkov.
@pabloperez456 And the original argument concerned your pathetic statement about "whoever has the best drug wins." Your an idiot. Keep arguing, and I'll keep proving you wrong. Oh, btw, drug tests have never been used for this sport, and probably never will, at least for a long time. Get over it.
@TheRationalTeller Yeah, yeah! the same old argument he wasn't on his prime. He shouldn"t have competed in the first place and if armwrestling has no drug tests then cheating with drugs is the easiest thing in the world which leads to my original statement and you have proved against yourself, sorry, you loose.
@pabloperez456 Cyplenkovs arm is not mechanically superior to Johns. Cyplenkov did not beat John, injury and time did. They all use steriods in varying degrees, just a fact of life, not sure why its even discussed.
@cbpcbp345 "they all use steroids" is not verified. Tell me which athletes do specifically in this sport. Also, tell me how you would know. Assuming that you are as smart and as bright as you are (LOL), I'd like to see some proof please. Otherwise, you have nothing but accusations.
@TheRationalTeller No, of course there is no proof, as they have no regulatory body governing the use of steroids. I don't need to see them inject it personally to know when people are using. The proof is in builds, recovery, weight fluctuation etc. If you've been around athletes, training facilities, clubs, you understand this to be a given. It's used for everything. Head out of the sand please.
@cbpcbp345 If you have BEEN AROUND these athletes to see their training and recover, and weight fluctuations with time, then you can accuse. Does it bother you to see that you'll never achieve half of what they achieve even you took the juice? And I am athletes all the time. I train with a world champ in NY.
@TheRationalTeller I have, and around many athletes of different sports. You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. And let me tell you, as much as I love armwrestling, they get paid like shit, so I'm not too concerned with there accomplishments. Stop being such moron, roids are a fact of life.
@cbpcbp345 When you love a sport, you'll do it despite any pay, if any at all. The same goes for powerlifting and strongman. They do it for the rush and the glory, something not appealing to you..probably because you're not the 'type' to be "too concerned." Body 'type'..get the pun? And who gives a F***K if they use steroids..seriously. I don't doubt it, but to accuse without being around the ones you're accusing, is wrong, at least in my opinion.
the angle of your elbow, and how far your arm is from your body is part of why the bicep is important, you have to be able to keep your arm in the angle it has the most strength, if it gets pulled away, you lose strength. So if you work biceps, its good to practice static holds and just see how long you can keep the angle. This is important for doing certain moves with the most power.
The bicep is important ,,brzenk did what's called hook and drag ,,,,you coil ur wrist in . Then the match would be a wrist to wrist ,,,where all u have to do is pull on the bicep ,,,
Who ever says john is just technique and no strength doesn't know armwrestling.U know how many people i beat that are 6.4 270+lbs while i am 5.9 200lbs 11% fat.Its not just about size of the muscle its about the strenght of the muscle fibers tendon and ligaments.Size of the fingers wil give you advantage since u will be able to hug his hand more then he will yours giving u better hand control.I griped up with many people that have fingers inch longer then mine and alot thicker but its soft :)
first when john and voevoda armed wrestled john was skinny i belive he was 210 215 john is strongest at 235 240 then there is nothing that can stop him
Denis' problem is he's over reliant on his strength and tries to catch people's hits with his wall of strength, if he started figuring on different forms of techniques and training on speed, he would be a top name, ever since Brzenk beat him, no one talks about him anymore, I haven't even seen any new videos of him, did he go back to strong man events?
He took 1st left in the supers and overall, 1st right in the overall but he and Pushkar literally killed each other's arms and then yes, Denis was hurt and got 8th in the right hand overall, while Pushkar lost to the 176 lbs. world champion.
he's ranked 3rd in the World now right and 1st left, beat Andrey Pushkar right and left 2 months ago winning the Nemiroff super heavyweight class right and left. Who do you know that doesn't talk about him? Engin Terzi says probably nobody in can beat Denis in a hook now, Devon Larratt said Denis looks like a tank (after Denis caught and then easily beat Arsen last week right handed!)
Actually, last time he went to Zloty was in 2005 and he won the right hand overall, in 2004 he lost to Voevoda but only right handed not left, I am even more sure Denis would beat Travis right handed, but after watching the left overall from 2009 again and seeing Pushkar take Denis's hand, I think Travis as his best at 280 lbs.... has a chance with Denis left handed but I would still put Denis as the favorite, JMO
I laugh when I see some posts that Voevoda or Larrett are better than Brzenk. Can you imagine how tough on a human arm it must be to practice and compete for 30 years and usually give up 30 to 100lbs to your competition. A 30 year old 230lb Brzenk beats anyone who ever lived hands down. Even today a 230lb HEALTHY and motivated Brzenk beats anyone. John was 235lb when Voevoda backed out of their supermatch. He knew what was coming. There will NEVER be another Brzenk. Period.
Of course. Pulling has been a passion of mine for roughly 20 years. I could never understand where Bruce got that strength from. His tendon strength and muscle density must be off the charts
Yea I saw him armwrestle inthe competitions for the the film 'Over the top' where so many arm wrestlers cam together to face off...he had incredible strength
I agree Bruce is just fantastic...but wanted to know...do u think arm wrestling has much more to do with physical strength like Bruce had ..i do know technique is required but does strength natural power play the biggest role...i know these guys would have morepower than boxers say like tyson or nayone else natural raw power
I know this may seem a copout but it's a combination of many things. Not always but at the highest levels, generally. Strength, technique, conditioning, and genetics all play a part. People usually ask me about the genetics part. Well, some people are suited for it. Tendon thickness and density plays a major roll. I've known 'pullers' that were incredibly strong but there natural tendon development wouldn't allow them to go as far as they could. Anyway, that's the short answer. Hope that helped
Bruce had that gifted power which is inborne Another great was Ed Arnold ...Had they fought in their prime who do u think had the most chance of winning?
Cyplenkov made a mistake by changing grips pressing for a top roll. You can't do that against the best in the world in John Brzenk. Brzenk will simply capitalize and go for the kill, which he did.
It's funny to read some of the comments, implying that John is all technique and no strength, or that John is skinny....
Not only is strength necessary to perform armwrestling techniques, but John's arms are huge, especially his forearms...of course compared to Cyplenkov he is small, but I bet he is bigger than 98% of the guys who post comments here
@caraclunio I agree, ALSO the muscle size doesnt really matter, especially the bicep, which isn't used to that, it is for lifting up objects. And he is 98% sure bigger but lighter weight :d
The bicep isnt important? wow. youd think if you found yourself to this video, youd at least have some clue about arm wrestling. If you are truly interested, try and find a group of pros in your city that practice weekly, and go and learn something.
ok but you dont know much of this sport .... tendon muscle fiber .... and i dont sa nothing about you so take in my country language.... cuzao , viado , babaca
Yes, but technique can only be applied with the strength. You can use your power more efficiently with technique, but once again, power is required. Look at every world champ: they all have incredible power in their biceps and forearms..but what the hell..It's only technique, right? LOL
John is 44 now. He is by far the greatest that ever lived. Every year the new top guns try to knock him off. They have all the motivation in the world. I think it is getting harder for him physically and mentaly at his age to get up for every match. Lets put it this way. Even today a healthy and motivated Brzenk would beat anyone if he weighed 230 and that included Larratt. If you take the prime Brzenk say at 30 years old and have him weighing 225-230 then anyone that ever lived would be beaten.
u are so stupid that is impossible for you to comprehend what is this all about. Eating shit won't help you either and also your habits are not generally appliable to the rest of us...humans. Oncescu is a good LEFT arm wrestler at 95kg. Over 95+ there is Travis Bagent.
that is true... i'm also romanian and i admit that there are better armwrestlers... but they all have at least 5 years of training over Ion Oncescu... and that matters hugelly
the world championship won by Oncescu is an amateur competition in which professionals like Brzenk or Cyplenkov won't attend. Nemiroff World Cup is the competition who decides which one is the best...
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brzenk is definatly on steroids his weight yoyo from 200 to 225 pounds,hes got the steroid jaw thing goin on aswell,people r naive if they think that hes clean,no chance
steriod jaw thing?.. are you referring to HGH? its easier for body builders to loose and gain weight. stop pre judging him based off of evidence you have no proof of. Who's to say that denis isnt on riods. The both pulled, and john won. Leave the roids contraversary out of it. Let the guy win matches without ppl labeling him. please
john is in his mid forties, he has been training his ass off at arm wrestling since he was 16. Its not roids, it hard work. Have you met the man, do you know him at all? If not shut up about shit in which you have no clue. Johns the best because he has good genetics and he works his ass off. Not roids.
i no hes bn training all that time hardcore,but pure genetics no chance,iv spoke wif alot of top guys in aw n everybody is on the gear wen u get 2 that level,n john brzenk is no different,plus he has sum awesume pullers on his doorstep that helps
actually... travis bagent is currently the best left handed arm wrestler and devon larratt probably has the top spot for the right hand... with john right behind him...
John is 44 now. He has nothing 2 lose so he is getting bigger and stronges every year. He's smart and he's body is very mature and those "things" he uses, are just perfect 4 his age. If you know what i mean! ;) Go John and also
Yep, Denis tried to slip out but John held on. You're going nowhere!
ronburgundybomb 5 days ago
That's the most beautiful win ever. Denis tries to pull back at 1:10. John HOLDS HIS HAND DOWN while denis pulls back, giving tilting Denis's hand down towards the ground. Then, as denis realizes, "SHIT", he grabs back on to John hoping to win his inside. John's like, "yea fucking right" too late now, and he goes for the kill. SO PERFECT.
chantown 3 weeks ago
How is it possible that John can beat Cyplenkov although he is considerably smaller? Obviously Cyplenkov has flawless technique considering his successful arm-wrestling career, so John must be stronger. Isn't muscle volume important when it comes to strength?
Kotlettbengt 1 month ago
@Kotlettbengt I dont think so... strength doesn't mean size. For instance, take any oly lifter, mostly tiny (do not look like bodybuilders) strong individuals because of focus on low repetitions/ more sets. They build up ridiculous tendon strength and muscle power leading to heavier lifts than say a bodybuilder who focuses on endless reps. This is of course, only my opinion! Hope this helps... do some research and let me know the real answer. cya
njstrongman32 1 month ago
@njstrongman32 Your absolutely right. The question is why. Armwrestling involves maximal strength, which is a function of the nervous system employed in training. Of course a preponderance of type IIx fibers over type I is important too. You develop these fibers and the greatest degree of neuronal activation with heavy weight (low reps).
TheRationalTeller 1 month ago
@Kotlettbengt Not at all. Total muscle, the type of muscle (fast vs slow twitch) and leverage (short vs longer arm) is what matters most. Technique is the just the application of force, which, is provided by the muscles to begin with. It's hard to tell just how much muscle someone has though. Ex: at 40 mg of methandrostenolone a day for 6 weeks + training, you may be bigger but not stronger than someone like, say,..Brzenk or Voevoda.
TheRationalTeller 1 month ago
Fucking boss!
BlastBrutality 1 month ago
You know what really amazes me considering the fact that I used to think Voevoda was the strongest ever? 20 days after the Zloty 2004, I saw a match between Pushkar and Voevoda, and it wasn't easy for Voevoda (keep that in mind). Then, during Zloty 2007, Brzenk plays with Pushkar before beating him in 2/3 matches. Note that Brzenk said he felt his strongest in 2006. Sorry all you Voevoda fans, but Brzenk is better. Also, Voevoda refused to pull Brzenk on a few occasions..hmm....
TheRationalTeller 2 months ago
@TheRationalTeller and do you know that at this time voevoda have an injury on his shoulder?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?.....on his right shoulder....i know this mach too
19900niko 2 weeks ago
Денис силён особенно на левую
MegaArman74 7 months ago
SKINNY GUYS OWNS BIG JUICE HEADS FACE !!!
abedingjevukaj 8 months ago
there is an alien living inside john's forearm...
temmink2010 9 months ago
What drug in hell did Brzenk take to defeat this monster? no doubt the one who's got the best drug wins
pabloperez456 11 months ago
@pabloperez456 no man, johns just a beast
MultiMAGICDAN 10 months ago
@pabloperez456 Drugs act to promote already existing anatomical characteristics. WIthout the genetics, no drug is going to work for ya..end of story.
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@TheRationalTeller Actually there is constant research on drugs to improve performance on guys with similar bodies, you would be right if any drug caused the same effect. Brzenk is strong but this is inhuman. You shouldn't be surprised we see doped athletes all the time.
pabloperez456 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 I do agree..let's say Brzenk and Cyplenkov are juicing..Brzenk is still the smaller guy..steroids act on muscles (myofibrillar hypertrophy) rather than on neural components. Thus, other factors are what make brzenk inhuman in that sense.
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@TheRationalTeller I go back to the initial statement, if Cyplenkov had the SAME drug as Brzenk he would win, because he is the bigger guy . Now if steriods give your muscles capacity not to get tired for a longer time it would do the same for either one, specially because Brzenk is not only smaller but older as well. Anyhow, Cyplenkov beat him anyway with the right hand on 2010.
pabloperez456 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 R u stupid?? Do you really think cyplenkov is the cleaner athlete? HA very funny!! Yea..cyplenkov won because brzenk is a lot older. He's past his prime, and Brzenk beat him at Nemiroff 2008 and in vegas as well a year later. Brzenk wasn't the same guy as in 06 or 08, and anyone who follows armwrestling knows that, so get lost.
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@TheRationalTeller Good you lack of aruguments now you use insults! I know Cyplenkov was beaten and I am not saying he is clean, for third time I say he doesnt have the best drug, Brzenk does. Read before replying
pabloperez456 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 You lack good grammar and you're full of deceit! How the hell do you know if Brzenk is taking the "best drug" let along any drug at all?? It's people like you who propagate bullshit. That's why I insulted you.
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@TheRationalTeller How do you know they are NOT using drugs? Did you check the tests? If not then you may be the one propagating bullshit.
pabloperez456 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 OH I SEE..so if it's unknown that they are using drugs, it must be ok to presume and state that they are?? You sir, are very immature to think that way. So anyone can be falsely accused and have the right to slander (ruin reputation of in case you didn't know) unless everything is known beforehand about the person. I highly doubt you'd make that point in front of me or anyone else, but over a computer you feel confident to do so. You make me chuckle.
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 Oh, and how exactly am I propagating falsity?? I never stated anything against common knowledge. You think you have the right to claim as if it were true that Brzenk is on the juice without knowledge of it. And just because you don't know if he isn't juicing, you somehow think that such a premise leads to the conclusion of "Brzenk must me on the juice." How pathetic. Are you really that stupid??
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 "no doubt" as if you know anything about performance enhancing drugs. Your arrogance is greater than your ignorance. You disregard genetics as if everyone is equally strong and has equal potential. Drugs bring you higher only insofar as your genetic disposition allows called phenotypic plasticity.
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 no doubt?? LOL You know what is really funny? That you think that you could defeat brzenk if you were given a stronger steroid (since you did say the better drug!). Your skinny arms would snap, and that's bc you don't have the genetic potential. You're an ignorant person, and also arrogant and immature for presuming the right to advance falsity when you don't know exactly how and why your claims are false. That reminds me..
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 It reminds me of the common theme in all your pathetic comments: If you don't know why something is false, assert it as truth anyway. LIke you also mentioned: You don't know if brzenk ISNT taking roids, so it's ok (in your eyes somehow, someway), to assert that he is..I displayed the deceptive person you are..I'm finished..good day ;)
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@TheRationalTeller On the contrary, it is wiser and mature to think that way, because it would be naive to think they are completely clean when we have had so many cases in the past. Besides, it has not been regulated by an olympic comitee or another major organization where you can access the tests or so. Dont get me wrong I love armwrestling but the organization needs to develop.
pabloperez456 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 THERE IS NO PROOF THAT BRZENK ISNT CLEAN!!! STOP MAKING FALSE CLAIMS!! You are a slanderer, and naive to think that genetics isn't the biggest factor- the factor that determines your ultimate potential (which is much higher than most of us think), and the extent to which steroids can increase protein synthesis. And testing isn't needed. We like to see freaks of nature compete against one another. LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE AND LET THEM DO AS THEY PLEASE. AUTONOMY of the INDIVIDUAL!!
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@TheRationalTeller You wanna see genetics? look at Cyplenkov! Brzenk wasn't, isn't and will not be as big as he is, ok so you will say size doesn't matter, I buy it, for God sake even if he was on drugs or not Cyp beat him with both hands. Now if the definition for drug is something used to artificially enhance natural capabilities it needs to be tested because it is a major, direct factor on their physical performance, Tests exist and will continue. Like it or not Cyp is a freak of nature
pabloperez456 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 Brzenk 1st of all, Brzenk is past his prime. He said he peaked during 2006, especially during that match with Farid in Vegas. What is all this talk about Cyplenkov winning?? It was inevitable you idiot!! Brzenk isn't aging so well..he lost to Liliev whereas in 06 he would have crushed Cyplenkov at his best and destroy liliev. People in the armwrestling world admit and know that a top Brzenk would be too much for cyplenkov.
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 And the original argument concerned your pathetic statement about "whoever has the best drug wins." Your an idiot. Keep arguing, and I'll keep proving you wrong. Oh, btw, drug tests have never been used for this sport, and probably never will, at least for a long time. Get over it.
TheRationalTeller 7 months ago
@TheRationalTeller Yeah, yeah! the same old argument he wasn't on his prime. He shouldn"t have competed in the first place and if armwrestling has no drug tests then cheating with drugs is the easiest thing in the world which leads to my original statement and you have proved against yourself, sorry, you loose.
pabloperez456 7 months ago
@pabloperez456 Cyplenkovs arm is not mechanically superior to Johns. Cyplenkov did not beat John, injury and time did. They all use steriods in varying degrees, just a fact of life, not sure why its even discussed.
cbpcbp345 4 months ago
@cbpcbp345 "they all use steroids" is not verified. Tell me which athletes do specifically in this sport. Also, tell me how you would know. Assuming that you are as smart and as bright as you are (LOL), I'd like to see some proof please. Otherwise, you have nothing but accusations.
TheRationalTeller 4 months ago
@TheRationalTeller No, of course there is no proof, as they have no regulatory body governing the use of steroids. I don't need to see them inject it personally to know when people are using. The proof is in builds, recovery, weight fluctuation etc. If you've been around athletes, training facilities, clubs, you understand this to be a given. It's used for everything. Head out of the sand please.
P.S. WWE isn't real.
cbpcbp345 4 months ago
@cbpcbp345 If you have BEEN AROUND these athletes to see their training and recover, and weight fluctuations with time, then you can accuse. Does it bother you to see that you'll never achieve half of what they achieve even you took the juice? And I am athletes all the time. I train with a world champ in NY.
TheRationalTeller 3 months ago
@TheRationalTeller I have, and around many athletes of different sports. You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. And let me tell you, as much as I love armwrestling, they get paid like shit, so I'm not too concerned with there accomplishments. Stop being such moron, roids are a fact of life.
cbpcbp345 3 months ago
@cbpcbp345 When you love a sport, you'll do it despite any pay, if any at all. The same goes for powerlifting and strongman. They do it for the rush and the glory, something not appealing to you..probably because you're not the 'type' to be "too concerned." Body 'type'..get the pun? And who gives a F***K if they use steroids..seriously. I don't doubt it, but to accuse without being around the ones you're accusing, is wrong, at least in my opinion.
TheRationalTeller 3 months ago
I think that ref was more excited about the win then John.
coltleader 11 months ago 8
I really tought the big guy was gonna win
Guard655 1 year ago
@Guard655 The big guy weighs 300 pounds, but the smaller guy is a legend!
ArtoriusGothicus 10 months ago
the angle of your elbow, and how far your arm is from your body is part of why the bicep is important, you have to be able to keep your arm in the angle it has the most strength, if it gets pulled away, you lose strength. So if you work biceps, its good to practice static holds and just see how long you can keep the angle. This is important for doing certain moves with the most power.
Kojitsu 1 year ago
The bicep is important ,,brzenk did what's called hook and drag ,,,,you coil ur wrist in . Then the match would be a wrist to wrist ,,,where all u have to do is pull on the bicep ,,,
issac1983 1 year ago
fucking beastttttttttttttttttttttttt
MultiMAGICDAN 1 year ago
i cant bealve it.. he won denis! wow he realy storng
shaul55hip 1 year ago 2
Brzenk is fantastic. Such a legend.
abdufiadbfajdfb 1 year ago
what am i hearing!? fuck yea disturbed!
damn that russian dude bicep is huge :d
mela91rofl 1 year ago
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what am i hearing!? fuck yea disturbed!
mela91rofl 1 year ago
I feel pumped! and the song is down with the sickness from disturbed. Cyplenkov is more bulky but he lost I think this john has strong heart.
efeorh 1 year ago
Who ever says john is just technique and no strength doesn't know armwrestling.U know how many people i beat that are 6.4 270+lbs while i am 5.9 200lbs 11% fat.Its not just about size of the muscle its about the strenght of the muscle fibers tendon and ligaments.Size of the fingers wil give you advantage since u will be able to hug his hand more then he will yours giving u better hand control.I griped up with many people that have fingers inch longer then mine and alot thicker but its soft :)
nawzy202 1 year ago
dennis is a gentleman,notice that he waits mr brzenk and lets him ahead?he respects the legend
infiera 1 year ago
whats the song playing when they are getting ready? the OH WAA AAH AAHH! :D
mastrizedl 1 year ago
mannn johns a beast
MrDancalvin1983 1 year ago
first when john and voevoda armed wrestled john was skinny i belive he was 210 215 john is strongest at 235 240 then there is nothing that can stop him
armwrestling23 1 year ago
Skąd ta siła Brzenka? Bo w jego żyłach płynie Polska krew
given2flyPL 1 year ago
I'm a huge Brzenk fan, but I really like Denis. In every match he always seems very calm and polite.
thedarkknight117 2 years ago 3
Denis' technique is improving by leaps and bounds I have no doubt. Hes gonna be the man to beat in the future just watch!
NolstalgiaFreek 2 years ago
Denis' problem is he's over reliant on his strength and tries to catch people's hits with his wall of strength, if he started figuring on different forms of techniques and training on speed, he would be a top name, ever since Brzenk beat him, no one talks about him anymore, I haven't even seen any new videos of him, did he go back to strong man events?
undergroundbasement 2 years ago 3
won 1st place in this years tournament, left arm just like last year
bokitoo1 2 years ago
No, he just took 8ht place on last Nemiroff arm wrestling competition.
zyrabqwerty 2 years ago
He took 1st left in the supers and overall, 1st right in the overall but he and Pushkar literally killed each other's arms and then yes, Denis was hurt and got 8th in the right hand overall, while Pushkar lost to the 176 lbs. world champion.
HandelandJ 2 years ago
he's ranked 3rd in the World now right and 1st left, beat Andrey Pushkar right and left 2 months ago winning the Nemiroff super heavyweight class right and left. Who do you know that doesn't talk about him? Engin Terzi says probably nobody in can beat Denis in a hook now, Devon Larratt said Denis looks like a tank (after Denis caught and then easily beat Arsen last week right handed!)
HandelandJ 2 years ago
@HandelandJ I have faith that Bagent can handle him
crazyboutnaruto12 1 year ago
Well maybe Bagent will go to Zloty this year and prove you wrong... :)
HandelandJ 1 year ago
@HandelandJ Funny thing is he lost the last time -__-
crazyboutnaruto12 1 year ago
Care to tell me when Bagent and Cyplenkov have ever pulled before? don't look too hard because it hasn't happened dude.
HandelandJ 1 year ago
@HandelandJ I mean Bagent lost the last time he went to the Zloty against Voevoda.
crazyboutnaruto12 1 year ago
Actually, last time he went to Zloty was in 2005 and he won the right hand overall, in 2004 he lost to Voevoda but only right handed not left, I am even more sure Denis would beat Travis right handed, but after watching the left overall from 2009 again and seeing Pushkar take Denis's hand, I think Travis as his best at 280 lbs.... has a chance with Denis left handed but I would still put Denis as the favorite, JMO
HandelandJ 1 year ago
@HandelandJ Well, I wouldn't know, you clearly seem to be more informed than I am. =/ Ahh well, go Travis!
crazyboutnaruto12 1 year ago
Hulk vs The Legend
95kg vs 140kg
Te real OVER THE TOP!
John is the natural with unnatural strength in his right arm.
a fan from Hungary
Mohotom 2 years ago 13
what the song? tell me please:D
tanks
babajunior08 2 years ago
Disturbed - The Sickness
iforwms 2 years ago
ZeroP00nz thnx man !!!!!!!!!!
MrAwarning 2 years ago
what the song
MrAwarning 2 years ago
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Disturbed - down with the sickness
ZeroP00nz 2 years ago
denis where victorios with the left hand
arild2 2 years ago
This is one of my favourite Brzenk armwrestles. It's a masterclass in wrist control.
No matter what Denis does, John controls his wrist and just keeps the pressure on. Awesome.
headcaseman 2 years ago
brzenk has unreal power in right hand. it is amazing
sharkenstein1 2 years ago 3
i didn't know if anyone could beat denis. he is 2 times as big as brzenk
sharkenstein1 2 years ago
omg the guy who announces the names in the beginning sounds like borat!!!
zuzrwolrd 2 years ago 32
ur completly right- i lold^^
mariogabelli 2 years ago
@zuzrwolrd I wonder how you sounds speaking english..and I bet it's funny as shit.
NaszaOjczyzna 1 year ago
wow!! he lost!!?? i thought no one could beat that guy...lol
20PuNcH 2 years ago 5
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what a boring sport
broseph127 2 years ago
what a boring person YOU
shckar 2 years ago
I laugh when I see some posts that Voevoda or Larrett are better than Brzenk. Can you imagine how tough on a human arm it must be to practice and compete for 30 years and usually give up 30 to 100lbs to your competition. A 30 year old 230lb Brzenk beats anyone who ever lived hands down. Even today a 230lb HEALTHY and motivated Brzenk beats anyone. John was 235lb when Voevoda backed out of their supermatch. He knew what was coming. There will NEVER be another Brzenk. Period.
989796abcable 2 years ago 6
989796abcable,
I TOTALLY agree with you!
Sincerely yours,
Pavel Rezvushkin
rezvpav 2 years ago 2
Finally someone with some common sense...larratt and voevoda are good, but Brzenk is unreal...
If he were to be 6'5", 250 lbs, they would have to throw him out of tournaments because he would be BREAKING arms right and left....
In addition, to all Voevoda nuthuggers: why has he avoided John since 2004? I think he knows what would happen to him....
caraclunio 2 years ago 12
agree . voevoda can stand a chance with top form brzenk
shckar 2 years ago 6
0:28 starts a song....anybody knows name on song and band?
jagjagjag009 2 years ago
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Disturbed - Down With The Sickness
d3viLheLL 2 years ago
Disturbed-Down With The Sickness
xschecter18x 2 years ago
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disturbed.... down with the sickness
kingtwenty20 2 years ago
Of course. Pulling has been a passion of mine for roughly 20 years. I could never understand where Bruce got that strength from. His tendon strength and muscle density must be off the charts
robotwookie 2 years ago
Yea I saw him armwrestle inthe competitions for the the film 'Over the top' where so many arm wrestlers cam together to face off...he had incredible strength
SDSen 2 years ago
I agree Bruce is just fantastic...but wanted to know...do u think arm wrestling has much more to do with physical strength like Bruce had ..i do know technique is required but does strength natural power play the biggest role...i know these guys would have morepower than boxers say like tyson or nayone else natural raw power
vij009 2 years ago
I know this may seem a copout but it's a combination of many things. Not always but at the highest levels, generally. Strength, technique, conditioning, and genetics all play a part. People usually ask me about the genetics part. Well, some people are suited for it. Tendon thickness and density plays a major roll. I've known 'pullers' that were incredibly strong but there natural tendon development wouldn't allow them to go as far as they could. Anyway, that's the short answer. Hope that helped
robotwookie 2 years ago
Bruce had that gifted power which is inborne Another great was Ed Arnold ...Had they fought in their prime who do u think had the most chance of winning?
iconoclast82 2 years ago
You mentioned Bruce Way - What did you think of Virgil Arciero a guy renowned for his strength as well?
VeerGill 2 years ago
The best iv seen is Bruce Way
SDSen 2 years ago
Way is a true legend. Brzenk is the master however. Hey, you really get around on youtube.... : )
robotwookie 2 years ago
Yep i do:)...So u'v heard of Bruce:)...he was a classic indeed
SDSen 2 years ago
The best armwrestler is Alexey Voevoda... is invincible :)
eugen993 2 years ago
Denis is fucking bigger, i don't undestand...
sicarioycapaz 2 years ago
the technique son, the technique....
kuranc 2 years ago
c<f
sicarioycapaz 2 years ago
lol
shckar 2 years ago
How do you oronouns John's last name
BlueAMerican97 2 years ago
brez ink just say it together
nismoz31turbo 2 years ago
I think that brzenk isn't the best right of all time
danyelzon88 2 years ago
Please tell me who is the best right puller of all time. Come on Brzenk is without a doubt the best right hand puller of all time.
redskins3724 2 years ago 3
Yeah, that's just plain..pardon the word choice, but...dumb
robotwookie 2 years ago
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DISTURBED DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS^^
bigduven 2 years ago
the soundtrack is disturbed- down with the sickness,,,,John kicks ass
zaka4209211 2 years ago
That was quick :)
21stcenturyhgh 2 years ago
Cyplenkov made a mistake by changing grips pressing for a top roll. You can't do that against the best in the world in John Brzenk. Brzenk will simply capitalize and go for the kill, which he did.
NegroMente 2 years ago
he did this because he felt john buckling his wrist, watch the video again, you can see john start taking dennis' hand then dennis gets desperate
TEAMARKANSAS01 2 years ago
Good stuff =)
NegroMente 2 years ago
the other guy like vodevoda are on steroids since they born!!!same those fags need help of steroids no man at all.
masterpatric07 2 years ago
sound track name please someone ?
gu026mihai 2 years ago
It's funny to read some of the comments, implying that John is all technique and no strength, or that John is skinny....
Not only is strength necessary to perform armwrestling techniques, but John's arms are huge, especially his forearms...of course compared to Cyplenkov he is small, but I bet he is bigger than 98% of the guys who post comments here
caraclunio 2 years ago 25
@caraclunio
u can be sure about 100% of the guys who post here HAVE smaller arms
sdeevooo 1 year ago
@caraclunio I agree, ALSO the muscle size doesnt really matter, especially the bicep, which isn't used to that, it is for lifting up objects. And he is 98% sure bigger but lighter weight :d
ValionKevytMaito 1 year ago
@ValionKevytMaito
The bicep isnt important? wow. youd think if you found yourself to this video, youd at least have some clue about arm wrestling. If you are truly interested, try and find a group of pros in your city that practice weekly, and go and learn something.
ChameleonMood 1 year ago
not only is john a master technician, he is also deceivingly POWERFUL.
i thought i read somewhere he hammer curls over 100lb dumbbells. that is a lot of weight.
pooanddoo 2 years ago 5
Has Devon L. ever entered one of these world cups????
vixxtor 2 years ago
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ION ONCESCU IS THE BEST ARMWRESLER IN THE WORLD>>>4 times WORLD CHAMPION
asdkjalsdjshasdj 2 years ago
i dont understand how that guy have so strong arm and its so skinny?
superpredatorr 2 years ago
that guy its jhon brzenk RESPECT FOR HIM !!!!!!! lol you must learn armwrestling not onlyu muscle win
shckar 2 years ago
i know who he is asshole.
superpredatorr 2 years ago
ok but you dont know much of this sport .... tendon muscle fiber .... and i dont sa nothing about you so take in my country language.... cuzao , viado , babaca
shckar 2 years ago
leverage and bending your wrist. you can take down a beast if you know the right technique. technique, technique.
logistix1111 2 years ago
Yes, but technique can only be applied with the strength. You can use your power more efficiently with technique, but once again, power is required. Look at every world champ: they all have incredible power in their biceps and forearms..but what the hell..It's only technique, right? LOL
TheRationalTeller 2 years ago
Skinny my ass! Brzenk it's not skiny at all, have over 105 killos.
gu026mihai 2 years ago
i mean compare to other guy dipshit.
superpredatorr 2 years ago
that was insane he was like half his size and still won!!!!
eathis12 2 years ago 2
widziałem te zawody na żywo i muszę przyznać ze nieźle mnie Brzenk zaskoczył tą wygraną z tym mutantem :D
Conquistadorr 2 years ago
siebie chyba też zaskoczył...;)
ecior1532 2 years ago
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Not by far,John brzenk is better now at this age then was in his prime when
Goodgridge or athers could move his hand ,now he is a machine nobody can move him 1cm what a fuck
trixterx 2 years ago
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trixterx 2 years ago
johns already way passed his prime...Put prime john against anyone, he would win..John Brzenk - Best Armwrestler that ever lived!
jstyiezp 2 years ago 2
jeez, what about john's left hand?
bewbpewb 2 years ago
left he lost
shckar 2 years ago
John is 44 now. He is by far the greatest that ever lived. Every year the new top guns try to knock him off. They have all the motivation in the world. I think it is getting harder for him physically and mentaly at his age to get up for every match. Lets put it this way. Even today a healthy and motivated Brzenk would beat anyone if he weighed 230 and that included Larratt. If you take the prime Brzenk say at 30 years old and have him weighing 225-230 then anyone that ever lived would be beaten.
Purdue74 2 years ago 5
Is Larratt really better than Brzenk at right now?
redskins3724 2 years ago
John Brzenk -- power ,.,, probably he can list as much as denis but he is power ... in armwrestling ....
aviomaster 3 years ago
u are so stupid that is impossible for you to comprehend what is this all about. Eating shit won't help you either and also your habits are not generally appliable to the rest of us...humans. Oncescu is a good LEFT arm wrestler at 95kg. Over 95+ there is Travis Bagent.
mikimisu 3 years ago
that is true... i'm also romanian and i admit that there are better armwrestlers... but they all have at least 5 years of training over Ion Oncescu... and that matters hugelly
thelemea 2 years ago
mda , ai dreptate . RESPECT !
NikeGinga2008 3 years ago
ION ONCESCU are the best now . , he put down 116 members in a COmpetition in ROMANIA .
NikeGinga2008 3 years ago 4
the world championship won by Oncescu is an amateur competition in which professionals like Brzenk or Cyplenkov won't attend. Nemiroff World Cup is the competition who decides which one is the best...
mikimisu 3 years ago 7
didn't expect this, cyplenkov is bigger more massiver, size is not everything
moesy1988 3 years ago 2
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brzenk is definatly on steroids his weight yoyo from 200 to 225 pounds,hes got the steroid jaw thing goin on aswell,people r naive if they think that hes clean,no chance
captainmorts 3 years ago
steriod jaw thing?.. are you referring to HGH? its easier for body builders to loose and gain weight. stop pre judging him based off of evidence you have no proof of. Who's to say that denis isnt on riods. The both pulled, and john won. Leave the roids contraversary out of it. Let the guy win matches without ppl labeling him. please
trashbash2001 3 years ago
u really think that denis is clean,of course hes on roids,wat u talking bout its easier 4 bodybulders 2 loose n gain weight
captainmorts 3 years ago
john is in his mid forties, he has been training his ass off at arm wrestling since he was 16. Its not roids, it hard work. Have you met the man, do you know him at all? If not shut up about shit in which you have no clue. Johns the best because he has good genetics and he works his ass off. Not roids.
TEAMARKANSAS01 3 years ago
i no hes bn training all that time hardcore,but pure genetics no chance,iv spoke wif alot of top guys in aw n everybody is on the gear wen u get 2 that level,n john brzenk is no different,plus he has sum awesume pullers on his doorstep that helps
captainmorts 3 years ago
cyplenko is the best left hand armwrestler...and in right i think is voevoda..
z10dane 3 years ago
actually... travis bagent is currently the best left handed arm wrestler and devon larratt probably has the top spot for the right hand... with john right behind him...
norbsiec 3 years ago 2
А русские всё ровно круче!
anohin111 3 years ago
Кнечно) Воевода потом дренул Брзенко)
Goltizar 3 years ago
WOW, just imagine how unstoppable john would be if he weighed like 300 lbs...
lolmmmol 3 years ago
That is actually a good point, never thought about that lol.
ExhumedANDConsumed 3 years ago
he will be nutts
shckar 3 years ago
i think brzenk has the strongest wirst and bicep !
linkmaniaaa 3 years ago
and they said no one could beat denis... john is the man
Jay6yo 3 years ago
brzenk was just like get that pussy russian hand off me haha at the end of the match. brzenk owns
kempstud21 3 years ago 2
holy fuckin shit, did cyplenkov just lose?
JamesSnowman 3 years ago
John is 44 now. He has nothing 2 lose so he is getting bigger and stronges every year. He's smart and he's body is very mature and those "things" he uses, are just perfect 4 his age. If you know what i mean! ;) Go John and also