Strongman vs John Brzenk

Lars Rørbakken surprises John Brzenk in a take on all comers armwrestle at FitX 2013

[@itsREALTALKTV]

John B. has been the David defeating multiple Goliath's for decades now! No Tattoos, No "BAD ASS" persona, no taunting or games just straight brute strength by a true professional

[@HyakuJuu01300]

Compare him to devon and you'll see the difference in sportsmanship.

[@therealist1103]

Devon is a great sportsman too. John would agree.

[@elijahrobinson2362]

Definitely NOT brute strength. He's got amazing technique to go with incredible speed and strength. The guy he defeated in this video is all brute strength.

[@jbow27]

Luis Fernandez great comment. spot on.

[@joeboo1983]

It's technique, experiance and specific strength. Arm Wrestlers train the forearm, wrist, supination very very hard. It's more to do with special exercises with weights not necessary full curls. In Desdlifting or strong man this guy would defeat John not in this area though.

[@tosgem]

Just reading the comments I thought I would bump these facts to the top: - The strong man, Lars Rørbakken, used to be a professional arm wrestler. He came second in Europe in arm wrestling in 2007 in the 110kg + category (super heavy weight?) - His technique is fine, it's not an excuse as to why he lost to Brzenk. He knows how to arm wrestle. - He didn't get "cheated" somehow by a weaker, but more experienced opponent. He got beaten by a stronger, smarter opponent. - To win he needs to improve his strength in the areas that are important for arm wrestling - For a real "strong man vs arm wrestler" contest where the strong man doesn't know arm wrestling, look at Devon Larret vs The Mountain. No contest.

[@alexgregory1427]

Let's see Eddie Hall vs Larratt! Different story!

[@marcuskerfers1907]

Alex Gregory You're implying that since Eddie Hall doesn't arm wrestle he would get destroyed right?

[@alexgregory1427]

I meant Eddie Hall would do much better than the Mountain. He wouldn't win I thing, but the compactness and insane weights he lifts, are going to translate somehow. A Gorilla doesn't arm wrestle either, but ....

[@rowanthomas3784]

@@alexgregory1427 I mean hafthor does ridiculous weights as well and I think placed better than Eddie in some tournaments but don't quote on that

[@paulthompson9668]

tosgem Actually, Lars had good technique, plus he pulled out all the tricks in the book (including the King's move), and *still* Breznk beat him.

[@RamblinAround]

John was still a beast, even at 49 years old. I believe he went up against Lars after he had already done a ton of matches that day too.

[@seekthe9]

Literally insane. One of the videos has Lars as the last match, but who knows what truly went down. It's crazy to beat Lars alone let alone after 1, 2, 3 pullers. But this is John Brzenk we are talking about, so we aren't surprised

[@jayclean5653]

@@seekthe9 I believe Lars was #15

[@dcv2009]

I love how John looks like some random dad that they picked from the crowd and yet the giant on the other side of the table is squirming under his grip.

[@richardlee1972]

Johnny Breznk is the greatest.

[@lc-cf2db]

Richard L its just john

[@bloroxcleach3439]

Was*

[@TheBbaah]

Denis cyplenkov the best ever

[@bloroxcleach3439]

@@TheBbaah John beat him

[@altair1260]

@@bloroxcleach3439 vice versa cyplenkov also beats him oh he also killed john at the left and didnt even win once while denis won brzenk at the right arm

[@Sean-fs6zm]

John has class, and that what makes him such a great champion.

[@johnbean3878]

The title is so misleading because this guy is Lars Rorbakken, average strongman but pretty good armwrestler!!! Guys look, he used unusual and deadly technique (dead wrist) which is very difficult to escape. Do you think strongman is able to do this with that kinda power? No. Only proffesional armwrestler with propper training can do that. Average strongman would lost in about 2 seconds.

[@LeeeroyJenkems]

John Bean Very true.

[@tomojulitaiga]

+John “Kakiszaron” Bean Not at all. Tricep power is unefective vs a top roll. Brzenk beat him only with technique, in the top roll your using all your arm and body, it doesn't matter how strong you are it won't work if your fingers are controled with ease, it was just a matter of time. Very bad strategy from "strong man" this proved him a rookie.

[@johnbean3878]

tomojulitaiga I disagree with you. Tricep power+flop wrist is very efficient If you fight against top roller. But you have to have the strength and technique to do this correctly. I've seen alot of matches where top roller lost because his opponent used tricep press with flop wrist. Lars Rorbakken has only one technique-flop wrist press. I've never seen him in a hook or in a top roll because he propably suck in it, that's why he sticks to only one technique. If Lars would try to hook John or top roll him he would lost in the blink of an eye :D

[@tomojulitaiga]

If you want to see how a pro uses the propper technique check Haugland out. This guy is a strong rookie that probably just tsudied the basics. HE IS NOT A PRO.

[@johnbean3878]

tomojulitaiga I know Frode Haugland and I've seen a lot of his matches in arm wars when he lost his wrist but he won because of his tricep stregth and technique.

[@LeeeroyJenkems]

This is a PERFECT example of a VERY strong man that actually knows how to armwrestle VS the greatest of all time. Lars is 100 lbs heavier than John, has incredible muscle strength...and has a specialization in arm wrestling to strengthen those specific muscles. John recognized this and knew he had the stronger wrist and forearm and played him until he tired out.

[@godandjesus218]

re title this video to "Strongman vs Stronger Man"

[@erkkiven6332]

+God and Jesus Indeed.

[@ElverGalarga-wy8zx]

Strongest “

[@thejcshowarchive9984]

John Brzenk is fast becoming my favourite champion in any sport of all all time! Not just supreme but slays beasts twice his size

[@darthz121]

U dont see Pavel Bojar!

[@liber777paradis]

best pound for pound AW ever is Khadzimurat Zoloev

[@amateresu6708]

These beasts are powerlifters, not armwrestlers, john been armwrestling his whole life, he would even come close to hitting this guys powerlifting numbers

[@jamesmcl4485]

+Amateresu That is utter bull my friend

[@benjaminyh6252]

yup arm wrestlers are very heavy weight lifters... just look at their training regime and routine, you will know

[@Menkhor]

John Brzenk is a legend. I wish more American athletes would eat a slice of his humble pie. I mean, the dude dominates the sport of Armwrestling, where I could EXPECT the same sort of bravado and machismo that comes from most other athletes, but this guy is all class!

[@ColAngus]

Exactly! :)

[@jasonhertha2795]

I'm an American And I totally agree!

[@robertotilmano7155]

@R Hugh Sirius Ph.D. Because the world is unfair...

[@pilsley4737]

Kim Rhode, Pete Sampras, Kristen Armstrong, Sugar Ray Robinson, Malcolm Smith.... The list goes on. For every showboat there's a humble person kicking ass. Ok, the ratio is more likely 5:1, but plenty to appreciate.

[@justthefacts8916]

John is the shit. He is the best arm wrestler in history. incredible

[@BFaluup]

Breznk never fail to impress....he should be a millionaire. Hopefully arm wrestling gets to that point before he retires.

[@1TotalJabroni]

I feel the same way about Toots McGee, professional fart whistler. No one makes their butthole screech like you ol' Toots.

[@huss03]

+Jacob Taylor 1000 thumbs up Lol

[@chuckd5877]

There is a professional farter. His name is will the farter.

[@AMRINDER-123]

Brent z he has our love that's enough.

[@huss03]

Singh Toots has your love? Or Will?

[@Mr11ESSE111]

Lars is strongman but he do and armwrestling too but here Brzenk had armwrestling with 15 peoples before Lars

[@vaishaligujar199]

@x33mmm kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaOYl3Z9frVja68

[@user-wr8ke1ur9r]

x33mmm he had pulled with like 15 or more people before he pulls with this strongman

[@yagzceylan6679]

John was the best in his prime... he’s the only GOAT. NO DISCUSSION GUYS

[@KG-th3cr]

And that's sportsmanship at it's finest.

[@keithmckeith]

Not a chance...I thought the big guys arm was going to snap

[@user-nt2ub7js8k]

I agree with you.maybe very bad.

[@vaettra5654]

Not really, Todd does that beneath the table all the time.

[@yeetspageet5679]

+Alex Croton yeah. Holding a strong mans shoulder press isn't technique. That's power.

[@blast2356]

@Alex Croton no strongman actually weak

[@Killer99215]

@Alex Croton they are both armwrestlers. That strongman (Lars), used to be a pro armwrestler himself, ranking 2nd in Europe 2007. Brznk was just pulling hos A-game, as he used to. And smart as hell.

[@whoknows4965]

Dude was probably sore all week after this.

[@AnthonyCastillo]

Kevin Neal it's been a year and he's still sore lol.

[@lepe]

I doubt that, seeing as this guy regularly competes in arm wrestling tournaments and almost always uses this technique.

[@eb1247]

Looked like he was coughing and needed an adjustment from his chiropractor after that loss lmao

[@Rippolone1129]

Nothing deca can't fix

[@Keltern]

Hey, that's Lars Rørbakken! ^^ Not all that surprised that Brzenk won, 'cause he is pretty much unbeatable. Lars was european arm wrestling champion, so I know he knows something about this sport as well. Did good in the strong man competitions here in Norway too.

[@man0war9993]

The look on that strongman’s face 😂 He’s like “how is he doing this?” As J Brzenk kept moving his hand farther back and back... 😎💪🏻💪🏻

[@eldortrell]

Lars is a strongman, but title is slightly misleading, because Lars is also former european arm wrestling champion…. He is no John Brzenk, but he got some insane underarms, and his wrist is nowhere near breaking, he trains arm wrestling all the the time, and is signed up for arm wars in las vegas in sept….

[@pukiong]

we can see that the guy forcing himself just not to lose so bad , he might break his arm

[@arautus]

The greatness of John Brzenk speaks for itself. I always appreciated the class he displayed with victories and defeats. However, not many defeats.

[@martin93landp]

people saying strongman without technique, but lars robakken has lots of strenght in the flop wrist position, he always armwrestles like that, and that is indeed not the first time he armwrestles

[@Shootskas]

"Where ya going buddy?"

[@sandymoonstone855]

Strong man was on his knees .

[@ballsthatclank]

0:57 looks like Brzenk let up to avoid injuring the guys arm

[@FrostyCoug]

no, he was switching to the triceps but too early, so he went back to pull.

[@goan72]

ReturnTrip i

[@goan72]

ReturnTrip q

[@gabrielc6252]

no, Lars is very strong armwretler, not just strongman

[@user-tm7dq5gi3s]

Я чего-то даже переживать начал за здоровье этого паренька. Джон ему чуть руку не отломил. Зажигает старичок...

[@marcotecno7059]

What I love about JB is that he looks like your average neighbor 😍

[@FutureAbe]

Until he flexes his arm

[@erickjersongilcastillo5694]

Al ver este video me pregunte ¿cómo era capaz un strongman de tener tal técnica? Y luego supe que se trataba de Lars Rorbakken un armwrestler noruego y claro también strongman

[@gkulko49]

Техника ведения поединка побеждает бездумную силу...

[@oceanmedia4582]

Так там и безумной силы не было!)) Кисть то он сразу слил!))

[@gkulko49]

@@oceanmedia4582 А выглядит крепышом...))

[@oceanmedia4582]

@@gkulko49 Да он и есть крепыш, но в своем спорте. А кисть, связки проиграли. Их люди годами укрепляют. Специально для борьбы.

[@user-gz4sf2lb9j]

Наоборот! Безумная Сила Джона победила

[@revans1961]

John's been beating the best in the world, regardless of size, since he was a teenager. And he's still doing it now that he's over 50.

[@josephg1855]

John Breznk is” the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be..”!

[@shark2434]

tell that man to stop watching Michael "under the table" todd tutorials.

[@slim723]

Похоже стронгмен насмотрелся Майкла Тодда))

[@Julius_Paul]

If you notice John let's up a but near the end when his opponent falls to the ground... and the reason he let up a bit was to prevent breaking his opponents arm which has a high probability when you beat your opponent holding an awkward position.

[@Julius_Paul]

Yes, this exactly what happens, and it it also forces John to slowly finish instead of a burst finish, and a slow finish is harder, which is why John's slow finish touch was draining on him, but done so to prevent an arm break

[@XtremeDesert]

I remember when i first saw Brzenk in the movie "over the top".. Brzenk a legend

[@seahawks1185]

Purest power ever in arm wrestling for his size. He'd over power guys 50+ pounds muscle over him, the beast!

[@grimreaper9477]

***** he said 50 lbs of MUSCLE ... u slob

[@sandymoonstone855]

. strong man was on his knees

[@TheWalkingRed]

John Brzenk is the man. One if my fav armwrestlers. Legend

[@junveastronomo8750]

He's a literal BEAST. John Brzenk is the GOAT

[@user-lb9jq5zd4x]

0:52 думал, что рука сломается

[@spiridonob]

послужило бы неплохим примером, как не надо делать...

[@Oleg-Frol]

Дебилы которые гробят своё здоровья ради временной славы.

[@nvvam7597]

If someone offered me a hundred bucks to arm wrestle one of these men I probably would have to decline. If I had bad posture in relation to my arm, they would snap my arm and I would be in a cast..

[@matthewcraig3837]

Just keep your eyes glued to your hand.

[@DANGJOS]

I've heard that, but what does that do?

[@matthewcraig3837]

DANG JOS It keeps your hand inside your shoulders

[@DANGJOS]

Matthew Craig Okay. I'm still terrified to arm wrestle though

[@thepsyhoo]

You think you would survive more than a few seconds against the best guys around ? Funny

[@jasonhertha2795]

That's AMAZING!!

[@ddave7026]

Johns seen em all! Legend.

[@wikki11]

Well, now 180kg Stone lifts... :D Its like a Ursain Bolt is running a marathon. strongmans are good in their stuff and armwrestlers are good in ...well armwrestling^^ I have respect for both of them :D

[@erkkiven6332]

+wikki11 Actually armwrestling gives such a good base for Atlas Stones. Not in leg power of course, but gripping the heavy stone.

[@gramdan]

+wikki11 Lars have been armwrestling for over 20 years. He have medals from the World Championship. Lately he have been training with Devon Larratt

[@wikki11]

Dan-Jarle E. K. I didn´t knew that! So it makes John even stronger :D

[@mikep3322]

Wasn't John in OVER THE TOP?

[@jayclean5653]

Yes.

[@FutureAbe]

John is the Fedor Emilianenko of arm wrestling.. Undefeated for years, considered the best by many, respects his opponents as well as the sport, never shows off any 'attitude'.. This is how to be competitive with style!

[@user-zz4dl8ql5k]

Incredible!

[@oistein74]

Impressed by the strongman.... with some training and technique I think it would look different.

[@erkkiven6332]

Tells only that you are biased as hell + no clue even what technique even means in this sport. Lars Roerbakken is an experienced armwrestler and nothing wrong with his technique.

[@oistein74]

Erkki Ven Rørbakken er dyktig men ingen pro i håndbak. Der er en verden som skiller de.

[@erkkiven6332]

Bullshit.. He was 2nd in +110 kg category, European Championships 10 years ago and you think he is not a pro.. lol. The only way he can be better is to gain arm holding strength.

[@oistein74]

Didn't know Rørbakken used to be pro armwrestler.. That's why he did so well. Look at the mountain vs Larratt. Not even close.

[@erkkiven6332]

Øistein74 Yeah, not even close because clearly not enough this special type strength in certain muscles for armwrestling.

[@ryan12629]

2006 brzenk would smash him in 1 second

[@consistenttechnicalservice2227]

A lot of love and respect for john ..

[@erickjersongilcastillo5694]

Y yo pensando... Cómo es que un strongman tiene tanta potencia y explosividad en ese movimiento en mesa al punto de poner en aprietos al más grande de todos los tiempos que ha visto este deporte el armwrestling ,solo para enterarme después de que Lars Rorbakken era un strongman sí, pero a su vez es un armwrestler o luchador de brazos noruego élite Genial fuerte pulsos for All 💪

[@unnfairify]

he has a lot of power as you can see but he didn't training for this sort of contest ... but i would like to see Brian Shaw VS brzenk

[@szymusiek1980]

everybody, no matter if it's an olympic powerlifter or strongman or bodubuider - they would easily lost to any armwrestler (even a lightweight), if they haven't train for armwrestling. No matter how strong Brian Shaw or Savickas or Pudzianowski are, because they don't do a movements of armwrestler's kind

[@johaneriksandberg]

szymusiek1980 What about former worlds strongest man Magnus Samuelsson? he used to compete in armwrestling before the stronman competitions I wonder how he'd do in armwrestling today, he's getting older of course but he's definetly alot stronger and bigger now than when he competed in arm wrestling.

[@szymusiek1980]

Johan Sandberg he is bigger than he was in 1995 being slim, cuz the size gives a general strength (like at strongman competition). But it doesn't give anything to armwrestling, which rely on arm force, well maybe bigger biceps helps a bit. If he doesn't train for armwrestling, he must be weaker than when he competed

[@jacknagy7962]

szymusiek1980 It's foolish to say anybody would lose to even a lightweight arm wrestler. Technique is important, but it doesn't make strength and weight meaningless. Brzenk, one of the world's best armwrestlers and 200+lb, clearly had to fight for it against this strongman. The strongman would definitely beat a far less skilled, less strong and less heavy arm wrestler.

[@David_Wigren]

***** Well Lars Rørbakken isn't just a strongman, he's also an armwrestler, a very technical one to boot! In this video he's using some techniques that only a small percentage of armwrestlers can pull off. So this video shouldn't really be called an armwrestler vs strongman. If John went up against someone who was just a pure strongman. Even if it was someone like Brian Shaw or Savickas, it would be over as soon as the referee said "go".

[@GordonFreeman70]

Having arm wrestling strength has gotta be genetic..

[@brentlionakaboldchamp]

For some, that`s true, but you can train hard and reach a seemingly impossible level.

[@seahawks1185]

brentlion A Wife and kids, yup pretty sure hes gay. lmao

[@jprp999]

Sea Hawks All married men are gay.

[@brensten32]

everything in life is largely based on genetics lol

[@akagetobimaru1994]

It's mainly genetics,no one is born with the same strength

[@farrinrizkifernanda8088]

Legend💪🏻

[@xanthromera]

Brzenk had already armwrestled a dozen men before. The strongman he beat was also a competition armwrestler. Brzenk = GOAT

[@tft_and_chill]

he skipped leg day

[@SantiagoMartinez-tn4fx]

Brzenk vs Brian Shaw

[@Hhhlll7778]

+Santiago Martinez Brian would have no chance

[@roarodon]

+Santiago Martinez John would win hands down.

[@ranman531]

His hand couldn’t possibly have been the same after that hyperextended, flopped wrist, Kings move

[@marciobm7810]

Brzenk legend! Congratulation by Brazil👏🏽👏🏽🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@liningwzgl]

Go get yourself a better camera dude!

[@taranchenkoigor]

And next competition is a barbell lift...

[@b0ss626]

igor taranchenko Who the fuck cares?

[@alphadelta2954]

You must, since you commented.

[@Syntage88]

John > Lars

[@ZhuGeLiang6969]

i dont think john will lost too far if the barbell lift is base on bodyweight ratio...

[@bwjoe674]

igor taranchenko john is stronger pound for pound.

[@elcanaldejohnbo-linemanpue3143]

Wow , QUÉ TIPO!!! impresionante... El halcón 💪

[@cbsmitty7281]

Stopped only cause of John.. The Legend..

[@seanmagnusson2581]

The strongman, Lars Rorbakken is also a professional arm wrestler. He's bloody good too.

[@eljefe5536]

So impressive!

[@EGGINFOOLS]

I was waiting to hear"snap"!

[@guerrerodelcamino956]

Johnn, Sim duda alguna: el mejor...!!

[@lucjanwilczewski824]

That strong man definitely knows basics of armwrestling

[@doomeR_007]

He's Lars Robakken a previous professional armwrestler

[@ashishtyagi9803]

awesome

[@goff3me]

The 'Strongman' is Lars Rørbakken - He is quite an accomplished arm wrestler him self from Norway. If you are interested in arm wrestling, I would suggest the documentary Pulling John, i believe it is on Netflix.

[@TheHaiku2]

Looks like Lars may have tweaked his rotator cuff on that pull. He's clutching his shoulder at the end.

[@teachyouhowtocook1484]

respect to john， the legend ！

[@martymcfly9892]

John B is a straight G. Love how he does not talk shit. Just gets it done and collects his appearance check.

[@garygwin1741]

The greatest Competitor in American Sports history

[@dennisszabo4185]

Holy fucking shit, Brzenk was litterally pulling that guys intire body weight and his strenght, and it didnt even look like it was that difficult for him!

[@jonathanchristopher1099]

Though it may seem surprising, John taught in one of his training videos, that the angles used in arm wrestling require musculature and strengthening that are opposite from those used in weight lifting. This competition as many others of the classic David and Goliath type verify that this is true. And when you have larger trained arm-wrestlers, it then falls to the number of techniques that is in an arm-wrestlers' repertoire (ala Larratt's success).

[@SistorCarrera]

love u jonny

[@Merrillizer]

JOHN BRZENK FOREVER!!! #HERO

[@bulentomerkerim1023]

I am from big TURKEY John is KING of armwrestling

[@mikeefarrall4871]

goat John brzenk

[@bsb3714]

The man the machine, John Brzenk.

[@lincolnbreen2628]

Brzenk is pure class. So strong in the forearm.

[@DuK-2102]

now that what I call an iron wrist! Salute John best arm wrestle ever exist

[@piro4351]

lars is no joke. hes an accomplished armwrestler

[@edwinaponte1012]

my hero

[@suliman8032]

The mystery power of Brzenk still on. 💪

[@dfo990]

this is not just an strongman, he obviously is also an armwrestler

[@29slowjoe]

The most amazing thing about this is the big guy is a pretty damn good arm wrestler himself. Brezenk is just that good.

[@sergeysergeev8515]

Greatest armwrestler in the world!

[@mundrubjet]

Keep in mind, that this was the FitX Challenge. John wrestled this beast AFTER wrestling like 25 other guys. Granted they weren't much of a challenge but still. John has got to be one of the only men on earth that can crush a shoulder roll. A-freakin-mazing...Sarge...

[@russiangunfreak3545]

Beast

[@joseangellahozminaya6852]

Mi idolo brzenk el pulso.desde joven es el deporte de mi preferencia. En la escuela hacia estragos.

[@lola23112008]

king of king

[@user-pm1uq9xb9f]

Brzenk is a legend...

[@stringjazz2937]

Everyone in this sport look like an animalystic mutant beast except John Brzenk. He just looks like a cool next door neighbor.

[@Larstig81]

I am happy for Lars. He did good.

[@dukedalington]

Brzenk is the giant slayer. GOAT

[@PakistanArmwrestling]

Great

[@mykovrivera8643]

say how young is John now?he's STILL STRONG as ever