TEST OF STRENGTH: ERMES vs ALEX vs KHALED

[@ermesgasparini3239]

Thanks for having me Larry and Adam, always a pleasure!

[@airgunningyup]

you have to get a match with dave chaffee.

[@DarrenGallagher1]

Legend Ermes, Love Scotland ❤️

[@Jnes01]

Super Ermes you must defeat Devon

[@tommasopetrella374]

🇮🇹💙

[@Bvsterrrrrrrrr]

Ermes please destroy Devon

[@bigbore4498]

Larry, please don’t stop armwrestling. You have all the tools. You just have to find your own style and develop it. Love this journey you’ve been on. I hope it continues. You’ve done so much for the sport.

[@pablolenoir4794]

He only has to focus on wrist(pronation over all) and finger strength and he could be unstopable

[@Justinsox39]

He shouldn’t have gone up against guys who kings move. He gets blown up trying to pin the straight arm

[@hiapd]

@@loldatfunny When Devon was defeated by Michael in WAL , he never complained about kings move or anything else. Instead he added that move to his repertoire and defeated Michael Todd. That's what champions do. Learn something from them and strive to excel instead of crying about it on social media.

[@CossyMango]

@@hiapd He took a lot of pancakes to defeat Michael.

[@kalamitygame4195]

He sucks ass! Has no choice

[@raindropcleaners]

Whether you like him or not Ermes has some real strength for arm wrestling.

[@mrmichael20]

Ermes is very likeable

[@luisestrada2732]

@@mrmichael20 except when he complains about everything but as an arm wrestler yea he’s amazing

[@timfrost08]

Why would you not like him?

[@aohjii]

hes the slow pull champ for a reason

[@dimebrad2760]

Ermes juiced to the moon. Slow down big fella.

[@yannickcolot2319]

ermes is so damn strong unbelievable

[@guitar.enjoyer2]

Larry please don't stop armwrestling!!! You're getting there :D

[@georgewallace8933]

no he's not he hasn't won a round yet lol

[@captainbiceps8278]

I lifted for biceps🦾 145 kg can you?

[@basicmeme1040]

Strongman

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

@@georgewallace8933 Yes he has, against his last opponent before Khaled

[@georgewallace8933]

@@SonGokuuuuuuu ah right won a couple rounds then proceeded to lose 4-0 to someone who doesn't workout or practice

[@dude157]

Ermes: "No, too much pain" - walks off camera. Yep we all know that pain he's going to be miserable for days, he's done. Ermes returns, does whole stack. Everyone : "wtf happened off camera."

[@Stefano-qv6ro]

he warmed up is forearm if u know what i mean 👀

[@xxminecraftpvpproxx2408]

@@Stefano-qv6ro 😳😳

[@INFINITE-AMMO]

@@Stefano-qv6ro giggity

[@mr.sucurmartha8241]

@@INFINITE-AMMO 😂😂

[@eustacebagge3869]

Did he take a strong anti-inflammatory? Maybe something else entirely, like cortisone? Literally impossible to move through that pain so he must have a genius technique or just cheating.

[@AltuqKH45]

13:52 there’s nothing better than a laughing Ermes

[@lepe]

how sad must be your life lol

[@wadawilliamj]

Matt Mask's laughter is better! Lol!

[@aarongonzalez4458]

@@lepe lol why is it sad

[@Stefano-qv6ro]

@@lepe your life commenting with hate under someone else's comment must be great instead ahahaha... clown

[@captainbiceps8278]

I lifted for biceps🦾 145 kg. Can you?

[@irfanramzan6146]

Thats like Ermes lifting Devon's whole bodyweight. Amazing!

[@Fabioilmich]

Larry's so strong he can make his hair grow as he pleases

[@dotdotdot7440]

He seems pretty gifted in the hair department, considering he is Larry Wheels.

[@xeno139]

im jelous of their wrist size i only got 6.3 inches i want 8 aswell so fucking annoying i have to start taking alot of steroids cause im not getting huge naturaly

[@Fabioilmich]

@@xeno139 I strongly suggest you not to take any steroids, if you truly care about your health..

[@samtheman184]

@@xeno139 I'm 17 years old 65 kg 5.11ft with a 7.5 inches wrist ain't bragging but I guess I can be a world class armwreslter or something in the future cuz I beat ppl who weight 20-30kg then me

[@UnlimitedHatred]

@@samtheman184 if you also have a big hand, then you've got it made for armwrestling.

[@slomdagg]

Ermes is a next level beast. All these guys are impressive. Good men, great content

[@TheBeastKane]

He is but you know that Alex destroyed him though right?

[@slomdagg]

@@TheBeastKane yes buddy, Alex is damn near double his size. But I’m talking about in this video. Context brother context.

[@armwrestling9796]

@@TheBeastKane ermes get stronger faster then alex, he will bet him in the future ( just my opinon).

[@mk-19memelauncher65]

How did Ermes cup more than Alex but got easily beaten by Alex in the match?

[@ammaraftab1096]

@@armwrestling9796 I think Ermes gained a lot after that loss from Alex kurdecha.

[@tbjas]

I believe Alex and Ermes have become good friends, seeing how they were hanging out in other videos.

[@albertop8059]

Yes, now they are friends

[@billyshupe5239]

Damn 😳 badass Ermes!! Very IM-PRESSIVE bro 💪 and the way he laughs all the time 😅 love it!!! Cool dude

[@bernardo2151]

Ermes gasparini is strong as hell for his weight. if he bulks up he can challenge Levan

[@crodaxter]

Glad Khaled entered armwrestling.. get him to compete in WAF 110 kg class.

[@rmindz2751]

Larry your a warrior hands down, much respect to you for trying power sports💪🏾 don't give up brother. I'm proud of you. You've come to far to quit now, keep up the good work bro 👍🏽

[@desperatechihuahua7035]

Interesting fact, world record on one hand deadlift is 151 kg on the rolling thunder handle but with different grip style. Held by mark felix from 2012.

[@andrei19maran47]

Crazy

[@miskee11]

but this is a different piece of equipment. mazurenko/ironmind are not the same manufacturer. could be pretty comparable, though, but not quite

[@snovasdox6966]

Alexey Tyukalov/Алексей Тюкалов 150,5 kg in 2013

[@andrei19maran47]

@@snovasdox6966 sorry... But that guy used a towel and to much the legs

[@captainbiceps8278]

I lifted for biceps💪 145 kg Can you?

[@ehoc42]

Damn Khaled is amazing. I would love to see the level he’d get to if he trained arm wrestling seriously for a few years. Much like Todd Hutchings is unbeatable in a hook, Khaled has the potential to become untoprollable haha

[@litgamer6205]

There's always guys coming through dude, no such thing as unbeatable

[@bmad1386]

"unbeatable in a hook", where'd you get that? Have you seen Chaffee drag Todd Hutchings around?🤣

[@litgamer6205]

Nah he couldn't even move Levan or Devon, he beat Larry but he's lost 3 times and Larry's strategy was dumb. I would say in a rematch Larry would beat Khaled if he pulled smart

[@ehoc42]

@@litgamer6205 yeah, no beginner arm wrestler can move Devon or Levan. They've been training for many years and are juiced to the gills.

[@ehoc42]

@@bmad1386 if Chaffee and Hutchings had a supermatch, do you think Chaffee is going to go inside with Todd or toproll him? Todd hasn't lost in a hook at a real event in a very long time.

[@mr.sucurmartha8241]

ERMES IS A FUKING BEAST MAN ,, HE IS ONLY 28 ,, GOD DAMMN

[@PinyataSpirit]

so funny Khaled is so casual 'I gonna face this guy I need to prepare', maybe he wins without training xD. Impressive potential

[@Mo-kl4fb]

He won't win against schoolboy without training. Schoolboy got so much tournament experience under his belt and he only trains for armwrestling unlike larry or that powerlifter

[@itzdart]

Ermes arm is crazy I see why Devon don’t want no smoke lol

[@IamNothingNowhere]

Well that didn't age well 😂

[@itzdart]

@@IamNothingNowhere lol Ik Devon learned ermes

[@TJ-ss1up]

Keep your chin up Larry, really saddening to see you so disheartened. You have enormous potential and have taking the absolute hardest matches you can while putting everything out there for scrutiny when you're really still a noob. Keep at it, when it starts falling into place you are going go be a freight train.

[@basicmeme1040]

Idk

[@Franksey180]

At 7:59 I clicked the like button before I saw anything else. Wow, Ermes is a BEAST!

[@MrVoronoi]

This is such a wholesome video. Great performances and fun and i really liked how Khaled came in and was also chill and enjoying it and not being defensive. Positive energy and camaraderie are awesome and contagious. Thanks a ton Larry

[@harshitnirwan4651]

11:31 Larry said fingers and wrists. Ermes flexing finger and wrist. 😂

[@aldinoindra2742]

🥴🥴🥴

[@nsb2021]

Just goes to show how strong Ermes right hand really is! I’m personally a massive fan of his 🇮🇹 Him & Alex have the potential to take down Levan in the future! 💪

[@adnanrawashdeh3965]

When an inexperienced guy from a different sport (Khalid) is able to almost match super elite genetic freaks of arm wrestlers 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ Absolutely mind blowing man and such a quality content

[@sagebauer1077]

Not to mention a natty...

[@fluffylittlebear]

@@sagebauer1077 You still believe that? Lol.

[@goodboy9690]

@@sagebauer1077 you know he got tested already, right? He has to be clean for his MMA fights.

[@h3nry511]

@@sagebauer1077 gullible

[@goodboy9690]

@@fluffylittlebear you have proof of that? Otherwise i can claim anything about you and you have to prove me wrong... Logic?

[@irkone537]

Ok so Khaled is coming ... Injured, 2 or 3 bench presses ... And lift 120kg one arm .. khaled's typical day 💪

[@antonioromao5681]

122kg!

[@FiveN9ne]

Not to knock him or anything but it looked like he was holding the metal part of the tool with his thumb, that would make the rotating part not rotate and defeat the purpose of the tool.

[@KaninTuzi]

@@FiveN9ne I spotted that too

[@blackwidow1621]

@@FiveN9ne i spot that too

[@yannickcolot2319]

@@FiveN9ne right

[@itzdart]

Ermes literally pick up Larry with one hand lol🤣😂 10:28 he could do more forsure btw Larry weight 280-283lbs

[@KFahadNazeer]

Alex is such a humble sportsman appearing injured , putting ego aside and not over train for the sake of camera , and accepted his bad performance with grace . You are one of a kind Alex Kurdecha.

[@osba70]

Larry, you have huge amount of fans in Armwrestling community. Win or loose doest matter, keep going.

[@HandsOnKnowledge]

This was so enjoyable, Larry please keep doing more arm wrestling videos. Eremes, Alex and Khalid all are beasts

[@raymundozarate]

It was nice seeing them just laugh and have a good time

[@theenlightenedone1283]

Larry please make a training session with Ermes Gain the knowledge

[@carloshughes6087]

Bro the pumps you get from the training program are craazyyyyy! My forearms are literally dead after todays back day! Larry’s a beast!!

[@zacharylafata5142]

Ermes never ceases to amaze me.

[@TLTRambo]

Damn I was craving for some armwrestling practice between all of you!! :(

[@FreedomFighters89]

I missed Ermes's laugh AAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@trevorglasgow35]

Alex and Ermes seem so cool

[@osjonyt1931]

ermes is the definition of explosive power

[@rahuls3631]

I think this 132 kg ermes can beat alex 3-2 🙄

[@Drett25]

this video was too funny. from Ermes flexing wrist and fingers, to khaled hurting his balls lifting that shit hahaha great video. too short btw

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

12:26 is a staggering comparison of wrist thickness, look at Ermes' damn wrist next to Larry's bro

[@hiapd]

@Lagia marry ermes ffs

[@airgunningyup]

when ermes gets to about 330 , he will be ready for levan.. and at the rate hes going , that will be soon

[@yannickcolot2319]

Ermes should challennge dave chaffee before and if he wins he can go for Levan, same thing for Vitaly

[@bluemonstrosity259]

Ermes will die if he gets pass 295

[@ΚώσταςΚούσης-ξ6δ]

@@yannickcolot2319why not and the Devon Larratt?

[@airgunningyup]

@Lagia hes already 131.36

[@massimocalo2264]

Grande Ermes!🇮🇹🔝

[@Wanker527]

Holy shit, Ermes’ wrist is HUUUUGE for his body type.

[@eLuZiveMaRiio]

8:06 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Larry was spaced tf out, man didn't know where he was

[@DanyPell]

Strong af. Let's go Ermes! Careful if pain bro heal up and go stronger!!!

[@tom474e]

Ermes is the man. 280 pounds, impressive.

[@GolamAhmad.p]

130kg. I'm 60😂

[@andrewkielbasowycz1915]

its so wild how Larry just like... fell in love with armwrestling, by accident... it was a calling. Keep going bro!

[@andrei19maran47]

I was waiting for this!

[@dfg12382]

Khaled was cheating on the grip roll, gripping over the edges of the cylinder. People need to give more attention to proper execution on those - mistakes/cheating happens way to often. Even at Rogue Invitational there was a 1 handed hammer lift and one lady tried to get additional friction by pulling the shaft over her leg - no one ever noticed or mentioned it.

[@benjaminm7588]

I was thinking this too, glad to see you in the comments. It looks like he blocks the rolling

[@abner2193]

What Rogue event was that, do you have a link?

[@dfg12382]

@@abner2193 just noticed it wasn't a hammer lol but here's the link watch?v=FREk5GpvZXY

[@jakebrandon4903]

Was looking for this comment. Never seen this lift so idk what I’m talking about but seems like Larry’s thumb position is much more difficult under the handle.

[@bdbrolly]

Ermes did the same thing on every attempt...... He kept his thumb over the end to prevent the roll after the initial spin. Why complain about Khaled but not Ermes.

[@ktos25]

ermes is a very likeable guy, dunno why some people dislike him

[@alteredgenos]

Not sure why, maybe because he challenged larratt a few times in recent times, calling him out on his lack of vs east matches, and a lot of people like larratt.

[@ktos25]

@@alteredgenos larratt fans are literally the worst, they need to understand that there's a lot better amrmwrestlers that him now lol

[@manumaster1990]

@@ktos25 exactly.

[@Lemony634]

Ermes is insane!

[@TranswarpXL]

Ermes was only 3.5KG away from the Rolling Thunder V2 world record. Go for it, next time!

[@tomastorasen9164]

Ermes is just a beast and people constantly trying to minimize that. Not on this channel though. The strength jump he made tells me he's not even close to his full potential. Ermes might be the only one who possible could challenge Levan in the future.

[@yannickcolot2319]

think you are right, but Leval wrist is something i have never seen also how strong his hand is

[@manumaster1990]

exactly. he started to train the side pressure only after the match with kurdecha!

[@evening_sw]

I mean After seeing their match levan was surely stronger but Ermes had the best performance against him in recent times

[@DaniloB-KING]

UAU!ermes gasparini ta very strong,future champion

[@MatteoTortello_com]

Alex and Ermes two of the best arm wrestlers worldwide!!!

[@keluargatimmy5478]

Larry : Let's do strength test Ermes : Hahahaha Ermes is funny and humble guy But it will be changed when he fight in armwrestling Great job Ermes

[@adamhastie5718]

😳😳 holy shit..Ermes has some power..Alex is friggen awesome..good to see him in Dubai.

[@TheClots]

Love watching your armwrestling videos

[@realmrdrew]

They should use the IronMind Rolling Thunder for real strength comparison. 60.325mm. Alexey Tyukalov (Russia) hit 130.5 kg on the Rolling Thunder at the 2013 IronMind Record Breakers, holding off a hard-charging Mike Burke for the event win and the absolute world record.

[@deeeeeeps]

Ermes lift was absolutely ridonculous. Khaled lift not so much - he used his thumb to stop the spinning of the handle which is the hard part.

[@bee2690]

how can you compare someone who've trained that movement to someone who's never done it ?

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

@@bee2690 nobody corrected Khaled, and it makes a huge difference. They have corrected people in previous videos.

[@xxminecraftpvpproxx2408]

@@anthonyproffitt5341 of course, Larry saw that he is done for in this sport and that he will never really reach the top, so now he has khaled to hype and promote instead of himself. Well khaled has a very strong grip but I believe that larry will run into same dissapointments as he did with himself.

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

@@xxminecraftpvpproxx2408 Khaled has to put in the time if he is going to live up to the hype

[@xxminecraftpvpproxx2408]

@@anthonyproffitt5341 yea I agree, but even then the main problem lies not in his biceps strenght or even cupping strenght but in his tendons and elbow strenght, it takes years and years of hard arm wrestling specific training to develop those strenghts and with how new khaled is I think that he will run into a wall and will quit arm wrestling esspecially if he is more interested in mma. Not to talk about the fact that he was too hyped up too quickly and his ego became as fragille as glass pane, two loses and he wont want to do anything with this sport anymore. But those are just my predictions and thoughts, you never knew he may like it and spent his life arm wrestling and he will then eventually succed in it

[@NytronX]

Larry, please reach out to Derek Smith so he can pull Kurdecha at the next KotT event.

[@szelitzkyerick7456]

Ermes very stronk

[@HorstEwald]

When Larry told Khaled where the thumb goes I went back and looked where Ermes had his - at the side of the handle touching the axle. I don't know if it makes a difference but that would be interesting to know

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

It stops it from rolling as much, it wouldn't be counted as a lift by grip specialists

[@HorstEwald]

@@RDS_Armwrestling That's exactly what i thought

[@TheArtur4iik]

ermes is a fking beast :D

[@dylandaybell7151]

Swear ur not supposed to grip the first rolling handle with the thumb touching the frame, with rolling thunder they’re very strict about hand placement and Ermes cup looked slot stronger after he switched back to the thumb on the black frame. Just an observation incase u ever had a guest go for a record on it. Still mega impressive.

[@RDS_Armwrestling]

Agreed

[@AutoExpectations]

Jesus Ermes, you’ve turned into a monster, keep it up. 💪

[@andrerobertmevius812]

Ermes is Strong, is unbelievable, Ermes and Levan so strong

[@rwandersonservices4135]

I just had to say I fucking love your new intro Larry when your screaming out that dead lift 🤬

[@Mark147KTM]

I think Larry needs to get Brian Shaw on and put him to all these tests

[@drmonster7369]

Khaled is dressed like Steve from Minecraft! 😂

[@m1noladea]

watching Larry's process in armwredtling is very impressive and inspirational. I hope he keeps pushing. I hope he trains now with someone tactic like engin. he could finally learn a lot about the table

[@djumalife9379]

I think Khaled would have had 127 kg, with a warmup & better grip. Larrys videos always become even more interesting when Khaled enters :)

[@djumalife9379]

People who find human strength interesting, understand.

[@tribunaldude]

If you want the "strength" crowd to continue supporting arm wrestling, they would IMO like to see REAL STRONG guys like Ermes, Alex, John Brzenk, Pushkar (RIP), Lupkes (too old now), Chaffee battle it out. Matt MAsk. Plenty to name. They want to see inhuman strength or inhuman speed or both. Not some squirrelly guy weasel his way into a win based "on the rules". Not a "bone lock" despite the beauty of the technique involved.They want to see a guy who is almost impossible to move off center. Khaled is another potential goldmine for the sport.

[@Anthovision]

You know what I like about Ermes? You show him the bar and he'll make it his mission to rise above it.

[@ZEEECHET]

You need to get Brian Shaw to do this with you/these guys, as he's also done 255lb

[@mikedonato1]

Love you Larry..Through you I became a spectator of arm wrestling and enjoy it immensely. But more so I admire your fortitude and courage with your arm wrestling journey. Don't ever stop it. You empower more people than you know. Just the mere fact that you're doing it is enough for us and it should be for you. I don't need to see you win (even though I want you to), I just need to see you fighting the good fight. Much love

[@th-x7254]

12:23 WTF!

[@nikolagolabovski7378]

Very positive people and really strong. Keep it up guys! Love these kind of videos, keep them coming!!!

[@haranbanjo8024]

Ermes Is a Tank

[@jingelegjingelek4040]

I hope Larry don't stop Armwrestling it is of his best content. I believe he really have a passion for armwrestling and the community. I also a strongman fan I wish Larry a win at the upcoming event he compete! but hope that doesn't mean he stops completely with the armwrestling he did a lot for the community in recent years brought a lot new people to it. He just needs time he have all the potential p4p one of the strongest human beings ever lived find your style Stick to it Larry 💪and why not organize armwrestling/strongman competition with specific Armwrestling movements and lifts just like in the video would be crazy😂

[@Pondjumper1]

Really liking the positivity and comradeship in these videos.

[@Raddland]

This is great content Larry! Keep bringing these pullers in to lift with Khaled. Easy content, super enjoyable.

[@lifefitnesswildlifeandfood9343]

Larry get Travis bagent on your channel please! He will unlock your arm wrestling secrets that you possess that you still haven’t shown.

[@FlowithdaGo]

The hand strength apparatus is meant to be done in a standardized way, if you want reliable results: shoulder in neutral position, elbow flexed 90 degrees, no movement elsewhere.

[@wotevazyo11]

Damn Khaled is a beast.

[@mhard22]

I think Larry has the potential to become an elite arm wrestler its just going to take some time. He has to work on alot of things sure but to me the reason he lost his last 2 matches is pureley because of his conditioning. He gets tired super fast. After 2 rounds he's gassed and its pretty much gg at that point. If he were to work on his endurance also that would help him greatly but that also takes time.

[@gollo79mg]

La risata di Ermes è contagiosa! 🤣

[@airgunningyup]

ermes forearms are insane

[@amauribatista6506]

Larry você não pode parar!! Lutou poucas vezes... Normalmente todos começam por baixo em campeonatos pequenos e batalham muito até atingir o topo... Você quis começar já lutando com os melhores, não pare mas desça dois degraus para poder avançar dois!

[@THEleatherface24]

Supporting the app now because I know it'll support both of us lol. Thanks for making it!

[@JohnDoe-vj9wn]

The forearms on Ermes look amazing *chef kiss*

[@donatmo2660]

Usually Alien Ermes

[@andthebeatgoeson69]

Get you a left handed match, Larry.

[@staceygram5555]

You guys should turn the grip around. Khaled was wrapping his fingers around the impliment (thumb on one side, the rest on the other) and his thumb around the black metal part, limiting the roll of the handle.

[@camdensworld0516]

Please sell us more stuff. Can’t get enough of Larry Wheels! Can I buy a PR jock strap?

[@eldi03rin]

Larry should adapt chaffee style for armwrestling

[@ahmadzubairazimi9599]

WOw Larry, you are amazing by getting all these legends together. always fun to watch your videos.

[@willh69]

The MMA training seems to have levelled out Khaleds natural aggression. He seems way more at ease now and more relatable. Goooo Khaled!!

[@anklebreaka03]

He was always soft spoken and humble but I think you're right. Martial arts training tends to mellow people out after a while and they become generally more calm.

[@dakedakinson64]

@@anklebreaka03 yes, just look cow calm is McGregor.

[@anklebreaka03]

@@dakedakinson64 "tends to mellow people out" maybe you should learn how to read. it's a general statement, not an absolute statement. Means generally that is the case, not always. Also, you're talking about the biggest superstar in the history of mma, there are more factors than just training mma for him that lead to his behaviour. Don't be an idiot, please.

[@dakedakinson64]

@@anklebreaka03 yes, it works every time for 50% of times. Also you must be Devon fan, you are just as toxic.

[@xeno139]

FUUUCK im jelous of their wrist size i only got 6.3 inches i want 8 aswell so fucking annoying i have to start taking alot of steroids cause im not getting huge naturaly , i want to be naturally big boned so easier to get big fucking arms. im not satisfied with a fit gay body i want to be the biggest motherfucker at my gym