Ryan Bowen V John Brzenk Training pulling

In the aftermath of the #Bottom8 Tournament I have had the cahnce to stop in at the one and only John Brzenks home for some table time.

[@ConstantChinner]

You lucky bastard, not only armwrestling with him, but swimming, drinking beers!

[@hannibalbarca4140]

Yep..this is the armwrestling equivalent of shooting around and drinking beers with michael jordan lol

[@dqreps]

Ya no kidding. Ryan is pals with two legends. Thats two more than me lol

[@latanezimbardo7129]

probably more than that

[@noybiznatch]

The strap on was too tight

[@bahasainggrisbersamamradi9308]

You forgot no homo

[@DANGJOS]

Don't you just love how incredibly humble John is?!

[@saltedllama2759]

Devon and Michael both say that about him too. John will train at the table and give up absolutely everything the entire time. He isn't worried about giving up his hand or his bicep during sparring; most opponents walk away feeling pretty good about themselves...until they meet him in competition.

[@TimmyTurner421]

@@saltedllama2759 yes John isn't concerned about winning in practice. He solely works on angles and weak points, no ego!

[@turloghsk]

what a legend... John Brzenk... 👍

[@P7Hook]

It's unreal how he remained this strong after the years

[@samsepoil2111]

John has been arm wrestling since he was 15 I believe, so 30-40 years of arm wrestling at elite levels. I don’t think you’ll ever really lose the strength at that point.

[@TimmyTurner421]

He beat Devon in 2015 WAL finals too

[@mermaidman961]

Well they say arm wrestling is an old man's game. You can be really strong when you're young, but your tendons don't even really develop until you're about 25-30, then they just got stronger from there.

[@TimmyTurner421]

@@mermaidman961 I've heard from athletes that strength is also the last thing that leaves your body as you get older. Speed, reflexes, reaction time all go first, strength stays the longest

[@3enjamin]

Yeah, feels like he still toying with Ryan.

[@JayceJR]

Liked before watching. Made the right decision

[@Mad_Martigen]

Arm wrestling with the GOAT. Never wash your hands again.

[@eliascontreras1951]

Ikr lol

[@RamblinAround]

Always great to see the legend.

[@HonkyMonky]

John is so gentle to give you some of his time. He is a pure heart human being.

[@ntomnia585]

Devon likes to train with thick straps as he believes the thinner straps can cause nerve damage.

[@P7Hook]

Man just try doing pronation training with like 70 lbs on a thin strap, it will really fuck your hand up. Karate belt is much smoother.

[@lauriecaspoli5001]

Brzenk is Class. Always has been a great ambassador for the sport. Oh, and he's the GOAT.

[@jankowalski1501]

LOL, after all the titles he has under his belt, John is sparring with a guy that is a rookie for him, and he still learns new things here, not afraid to show it and u can tell he is rly appreciating this lesson. AMAZING guy and true champ!

[@Vijayakumar-ff4nn]

Breznk and Larratt, these are the two icons I could watch the entire day. They kinda defined arm wrestling for all of us. Not saying there aren’t any other legends but these two created a world of arm wrestling and we still live in it. And I really Wish to see Larratt and Breznk sparring. That would be great fun with Larratt’s trash talk and Breznk’s calmness.

[@matchaicecream6086]

I would add Todd Hutchings to that as well

[@RandyDaGamer]

zenigel Why'd you say so

[@lepe]

Putting Larratt in the same category as Brzenk is insane. Larratt is very popular but in terms of power and achievements nowhere near the top. Brzenk is the undisputed GOAT.

[@ashmerch2558]

@@lepe kinda... Larratt is near the top of the GOAT list... but brzenk is the undisputed #1 without question

[@lepe]

@@ashmerch2558 He's not near the top, no. He's ridiculously overrated by fanboys on the internet.

[@caohaithanh1134]

THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. The god of armwrestling !

[@crentistismydentist]

The only true GOAT of armwrestling. 😍

[@jabajaba15]

now imagine the power we are talking about when John was in his prime UNREAL

[@rosshorsley1591]

He kind of rolled his eyes. Was that Devon’s idea? 😃 That dude is such a legend.

[@thanostitan.infinity]

Devon proposed fairer straps, so yeah :)

[@Artificial_Dopamine]

@@thanostitan.infinity ain't nothing "fairer" about getting the strap to do what you can't do for you.

[@MasterChiefSamus]

Lol he was like "Devon would know about straps..." thinking back on their 2015 match xD

[@thanostitan.infinity]

@@Artificial_Dopamine What?

[@antonlarter2123]

1. Thanks for this AWESOMENESS. 2. John is looking pretty swoll. 3. As Travis Bagent said: “what are you gonna do, you’re pulling the goat!”

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Scientists need to study how exactly is John so damn strong. It's amazing really.

[@JLewis1979]

Genetics and hard work both on and off the table. He has great tendon attachment points and has been training all his adult life.

[@2pacEMIN3M]

Just casually training with the GOAT, no biggie lol.

[@bigal2748]

Watching this stoned was a great experience.

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

John will be a threat on the table till the day he dies.

[@maxshultz6502]

Thanks for all your work, and thanks for John as well for all that you do for arm wrestling.

[@pinacolaaadas]

I would be honored and humbled as fuck just to grip this mans hand on the table. Good for you man. John isn't just a true legend, but the guy is an awesome human being.

[@hawaiidispenser]

I want to see "Blue" vs "Schoolboy"... or did we see that already somewhere?

[@jine7123]

Blue would win

[@numinumful3815]

schoolboy and his brother are not elite level yet. blue will walk through schoolboy and his brother like butter

[@carpediem6723]

Pardon my ignorance but who is blue?

[@darylloth3237]

@@carpediem6723 Blue is the OP and our gracious host.

[@vinicius7892]

Well.... I bet for the Schoolboy

[@cem_o7]

"Where you going buddy"

[@Lunarpollo5622]

that wheezing laugh is gold 😂😂😂💪

[@DaveyBoomer]

Dayum, pulling with the retired GOAT must have been a humbling experience! All hail The Perfect Storm!

[@jaipoh3965]

I love watching the old guard arm wrestlers. I know John isn't that old. But, watching him beat the new crop is satisfying as an old guy.

[@Real_LiamOBryan]

More, please! Table time with all of the greats would be...great.

[@riteshnayak80]

Wow.......what a moment!!!!! U r really getting inside Ryan 👏👏👍👍👍

[@SunnyKahar]

i felt so good watching this video that no age can decide who u are and what u r capable of doing

[@alex-wv7co]

"Where you going buddy ??"

[@stitcha123]

Lol where’s that from again, I forgot. John vs Devon 2015?

[@alex-wv7co]

@@stitcha123 john vs todd , december 2014

[@ashleyirwin1320]

Brzenk is a legend!

[@snap-off5383]

Well you visited Arizona, our version of the outback. Welcome to AZ!🌵

[@jakemitchell1671]

I'm just amazed by this man, Brzenk. As others have pointed out, John has never been a "small" man, but it cannot be argued that he ever achieved anywhere near the mass and physical stature of the vast majority of his competitors. In fact, pics of him from the "Over the Top" era (for ex: forums.t-nation.com/t/alexey-voevoda/171996/2) show that early in his career John didn't resemble any of his contemporaries and certainly not the chemically-enhanced beasts of today. John Brzenk is the living embodiment of several "golden" rules: First, NEVER judge a book by its cover! Secondly, technique beats raw power more often than not. And, finally, competitions are very often won by the person with the biggest heart and the most relentless drive and determination. Brzenk is one of those men whose story can inspire others way beyond the sport of armwrestling. Hey, Kids... Looking for a hero or role model? Got one for ya!

[@syntholshoulders1842]

youre BLESSED To touch those hands

[@beepbeepcoyote]

A Master Class

[@queensidecastle]

Amazing video, thanks!

[@paulden3158]

That's a nice backyard with the pool and everything

[@vonkaiser6115]

Paul Denet lives in an affordable state lol

[@Mode307]

What a beautiful house

[@jacobanderson5508]

OK blue. How drunk did you get John? Lol jk. I'm loving this.

[@brianhacker9194]

I grew up arm wrestling and have loved it. watching John pulling in his backyard is like seeing God taking a piss in a flower preserve 🤣

[@Smood47]

When John is like 'oh... ok so I'll try a bit' 1:27

[@rileyneufeld7001]

Has John looked into stem cell injections for his shoulder? They are amazing for promoting healing. Interesting read at the very least.

[@paulden3158]

He's not competing anymore so really no need for it, at least in my opinion

[@manicmute9440]

@@paulden3158 - Just because he's not competing doesn't mean he shouldn't look after his health, especially as he gets older, as these little issues could end up getting worse if they're not fixed.

[@TimmyTurner421]

I also had rotator cuff and impingement issues in the past. The doc recommended conservative treatment. I fixed it by doing tons of rehab exercises, low intensity, high volume. I strengthened the little rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles and got the blood into the joint to promote the healing. Countless facepulls, Y-T-I's, shoulder prone presses and later I added reverse flys, rowing and floor chest flys. Still took me over a year to rehabilitate and get the stability back into the joint though. It feels pretty much bulletproof now. Everyone is different though his injury might be much worse but rehab should still help

[@replaylol1233]

@@paulden3158 John said in another video that he had problems sleeping he had to roll on bed quite a few times while sleeping because of shoulder pain so yeah even tought hes not competing health is important

[@heindattel3919]

@@TimmyTurner421 happy for you that made it trough it. What is Yti and shoulder prone exercise? Can you explain please or post a link? Thank you

[@DeusExHomeboy]

Cahnce to stop - Chance to stop yeeeeeeeeeeee

[@Aqyubmdgtscg]

It's good to see John Brzenk again. I am sure that if he starts training, he will be among the strongest again! It would be even better if John arrived in Russia for training, and then the question about who is the strongest armwrestler of the planet, would be a matter of time. John would make a lot of noise in the heavyweight division!

[@RypienGT]

What a way to come down from a win in the bottom 8

[@MsDragos86]

John is a legend

[@666tReaper]

Drinking beers and having friendly matches while shooting the shit with a legend, what could be better?

[@markoglibota9277]

Can you do some video : table time with John showing some tricks and tips, it would be interesting and helpfull

[@deni8814]

Always a class act.

[@myrieljosol1249]

Woaw!the legend john breznk....still strong😁😁😁

[@oooldude]

The Perfect Storm 🌊 aka The Greatest

[@НикитаДровянников-н5ш]

Legend

[@hanzykrupps259]

He was a few miles away from me today. I went to Mesa, Az earlier. 😳 Too bad I couldn't of met them.

[@JustinHancock]

Your right is looking good Ryan, I know Johns hand/wrist strength and side pressure is insane.

[@nyleshintz69]

Yep, good post.

[@maggiecarreza9360]

Please have sarah backman and john brzenk session

[@torquearmwrestling9903]

Awesome stuff ive dreamed of having the experience of pulling John haha really cool

[@glembass]

Its like playing catch with Babe Ruth.

[@donnyk1609]

God dam Johns a legend.

[@TheYavy]

He is still so tough for someone who is over 65 yrs old

[@11metalfan]

John is the absolute master of hand/wrist fighting. Aikido shit. Really makes him unbeatable unless you just pile on muscle and try to outpower him. I'd be shocked if anyone could beat him at his weight

[@faridbabayev9092]

John's forearm looks really intimidating :)

[@PreppinShootinLivin]

i knew things were different with and without strap but this video highlights just how much of a different game it is when you are in the strap versus out...almost like it's two different sports. There should almost be 2 different divisions of arm wrestling. Kinda like there are different divisions of powerlifting using gear(belts, sleeves, wraps, etc) or not using gear.

[@FartTruster]

John is absolute weapon

[@Trollioli]

I bet JB could make serious bank teaching the next generation. That is if he isn't doing that already.

[@andreibuzin4539]

John told that he was in best condition in 2006-2007 when his age was 42-43 so he has an excellent genetics) Of course it is not an easy deal to beat him even now))

[@EmoEmu]

Brzenk should be studied scientifically to find out how he's so superior to almost everyone else.

[@SteveNichols731]

John Brzenk says around 03:00 that he got a surgery on the shoulder. Does that mean we could see him back in action when he is fully healed?

[@restthewholebody]

Brzenk is a legend!!!

[@boostedz0683]

Brzenk is soo cool!

[@maggiecarreza9360]

Brzenk always awesome 🙌🙌🙌

[@buckybarnes3803]

I still don't get how Gobby beat you on left at all. Were you just goofing around with him at that point and let him win?

[@Remmaster]

Ryan does not practice his left , he's a right handed.

[@ItsShane79]

Wait a minute...did you just won a right arm match against John? oO Holy shit, congratz Ryan! :D

[@ryanbluebowen]

Just training brother. I'm super sore from Evan and John and I just easing into power.

[@DaliborOkoro]

John's arms looking much smaller than him prime, guess he's off the juice now.

[@torjanhuseb3038]

I tried that strap, and it was terrible...the buckle is pressing into the hand leaving marks.

[@Artificial_Dopamine]

Yea and the lil redhead kept putting it on John's side. No damn respect t for the goat.

[@Lieutenant_Scrotes]

Yeah these new straps are shit, give a huge advantage to specific styles of pulling, far more than the older, thinner strap.

[@someoneprice2371]

perfect

[@fivedaysfitter5225]

John is a total beast!!!

[@owarmsport1159]

I've seen a video for you doing squats with Jujimufu and Devon. Please be careful not to do heavy squats or deadlifts out of a sudden if you don't train with these excercises regularly. I know a lot of people who injured them selves doing this ... stay safe bro 💙

[@richardbrown9138]

That wider strap would be much harder for a woman or a man with a small hand. Stick with the strap that is not as wide and everyone will be happy.

[@pasharocker7503]

John legend! respect from Russia

[@Cnacu6o.]

дурак ты, сядь ещё на колени перед ним

[@Cnacu6o.]

У нас Алексей Воевода, как нефиг делать борол эту "легенду".

[@pasharocker7503]

@@Cnacu6o. дурак это ты! то что его Воевода борол это не отменяет того что он легенда в арме

[@prudiceflc]

nice vid)

[@yidy1]

How many days after the Bottom8 Tournament did this training take place? Were you still sore?

[@ryanbluebowen]

48 hours after. And yes...very sore.

[@АнтонијеТорбица]

How old are you, Bowen? How long have you been arm wrestling for?

[@ntomnia585]

He's 33 and been in the sport for 6 years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIGmaJWNmNFprq8

[@user-br4ho3lv8j]

Levels

[@kingfreedomarm8571]

Think about that happened 15 years ago !!

[@AmirZikillobekov]

More John

[@kimnielsen6561]

Hehe, you can see John likes it, still strong 💪

[@vladimirbogosavljevic8039]

Hey , for us who are unable to pull John . Pls try to describe his power

[@carlb2387]

Ryan, where do one buy these thick/ wide straps?

[@efimkrivov]

Маке тнем ои уог оми

[@shawnmichaels7885]

Best thing about John Brzenk is he looks like an average guy

[@Nasirsmart110]

which place is this.....

[@jm0122]

Hey Ryan if you see this, can you please try and arrange a collab between Juji and John brzenk!!

[@uchihahikaku1630]

Have you given Alex a go Ryan? I'm sure you guys will about the same level.

[@shrih.vanlalrinpuia5062]

Still john is a Beast🔥

[@romankravchenko2959]

See John - put like...

[@Hamzanextcs]

G O A T

[@RadionovMS]

крутые ребята

[@daimao7392]

Why the nickname blue actually?

[@filipc806]

Jan Brzenk