The 6 Levels of Armwrestling

There is a common saying in arm wrestling, "There are levels to this sh*t."
And as one gets more and more experienced in arm wrestling, you realize how true this statement is.
There are possibly an enumerable number of levels to arm wrestling, but in this video, I explain to you the 6 broad levels of arm wrestling that I view the sport in.
Where do top pullers like Levan Saginashvili, Ermes Gasparini, Devon Larratt, or Alex Kurdecha fall into this? Or what about the popular "social media" pullers like Auden Larratt, the Armwrestling Whisperer, or Schoolboy?
Watch on to find out!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Levels to armwrestling
0:18 - How armwrestling levels should NOT be determined
1:15 - My framework
1:30 - Amateur vs Pro
1:48 - Level 1: Beginner
2:15 - Level 2: Novice
2:46 - Level 3: Intermediate
3:29 - Level 4: Advanced
4:35 - Level 5: Elite
5:30 - Level 6: World Class
6:35 - Bonus Level!
7:15 - The level of my viewers
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[@ryanbluebowen]

Working reaaaaaal hard to break into that world class level

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Mate, you’re ever so close. You’re already well into the upper echelons of the elites, but that grind to being truly world class for one’s weight category is such a long and hard road. Keep at it man 💪

[@mcfarvo]

Ryan, you are the 7th level, bro. 💪 🌎 ✨️

[@limo-swine6537]

Finally! I can say I'm not a beginner. 😎

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Haha, right on! With time, I’m sure you’ll climb up the levels!

[@narendrauzumaki4973]

Oh man im really something 😎😎novice puller table practice champion

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@narendrauzumaki4973 💪💪 champion of champions

[@brocktondawg]

There is another level its called LEVAN level

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Beyond mere mortals

[@ancapgrandscribe9546]

He’s too strong.

[@mcfarvo]

Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite World Levan Bowen

[@shakya00]

Level 2 here. I'm doing gym and armwrestling specific lifts but don't practice on the table yet. I have been to a club almost one year ago and they destroyed me 🤣so I need some time to get stronger

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

No harm in taking it slow man 👍 We all have our own paces. For myself, I trained for 4-5 years casually before even taking part in my first competition

[@shakya00]

@@EastsideArmWrestling I didn't know that ! It worked well for you. I plan to join the club in September, the owner is former under 80kg national champion and brother of Aymeric Pradines (the guy who destroyed Robbie Topie at EvW 12) so it will be very cool and instructive ;)

[@user-vq4xw7df5w]

it's actually pretty crazy and mindblowing with the fact that in my high school right now (Philippines). My classmate/friend (let's call him Mark), whose only 15 years old has very strong lifts like 113 kg bench, 56 kg pronation lift, 30 kg weighted pull ups, 62 kg strict curl, 72 kg seated ez bar curl, 145+ kg deadlift, can almost do a one arm pull up and more. He has like 14 in. forearms and 15 in. biceps, his arms are actually kind of like yours but a little more detailed and just maybe a little bigger. And he's just 68 kg No one at our school can defeat this guy in arm wrestling, almost no one can make this guy struggle. The closest guy to even make him shake and show signs of struggle is a 73 kg guy that does weightlifting and have even beefier arms. But even then Mark can still easily pin him but he seems to use a lot more of his strength compared to others, his head just shakes from struggle. But even with all of this said, he's most likely just at Level 3 and a lot of people around the world would destroy Mark. Heck, I think even this giant, beefy dude at my gym could give Mark a challenge. Just goes to show that being in an environment where you're stronger than everyone else makes you seem like an elite.

[@user-vq4xw7df5w]

Forgot to mention that his passion is literally armwrestling too so... in the future a lot of national champions might be in danger from my friend here haha

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@user-vq4xw7df5w thanks for telling me about your friend, looks like there’s a lot of up and coming talent in the Philippines. I’ve met Kent Tan and Mark Luis Ben before. Great guys, very strong.

[@cabadeck9818]

Interesting topic. I think I fall somewhere in intermediate. I hope to hit the advanced level soon. 🙏

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Awesome! Have you competed before? What was your though process like in determining that level for yourself?

[@cabadeck9818]

​@@EastsideArmWrestling I have been doing special arm wrestling exercises for over a year now and training at the table with the guys at the local gym. By Chris Drummund's armwrestling standards, I'm somewhere between an entry-level pro and a strong pro, so I consider myself as an intermediate. I haven't competed because I don't think I'm strong enough yet.

[@minhhale]

You should create a poll for this, I'm also curious about the level of your audience. But I feel like a lot of people consider themselves between two levels (like I'm between Intermediate and Advanced) so you might need 10 responses in total for this to be most accurate.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Good idea man, I'll go make one. Quite curious about the demographic! (even if it's self-reported, it still is interesting)

[@Golabekrafts]

Awesome! We shall see soon if I can make that next step up

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Very soon! Canada’s ranks are gonna be shaken up 🫵

[@Golabekrafts]

@@EastsideArmWrestling 💪💪

[@Ak-qn9qc]

Would also love to see a tier list within super heavy weights. More like a power level / ranking style

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Haha I love the idea 👍

[@Ak-qn9qc]

Great video man keep up the good work

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Thanks bro, this was a fun one to make, I enjoyed the audience interaction for this

[@khaelroque6099]

Been a fan of armwrestling for around 6 years. First table practice was 3.5 years ago (nothing serious) first competed 2 years ago and now I put almost all my priority into armwrestling this year and I’m working real hard to get into the advanced category. I will let you know once I get there :D

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Wow, that's a decent amount of time already, I'd say with that amount of experience, it won't be long before you break into the next level! Thanks for sharing man.

[@khaelroque6099]

@@EastsideArmWrestling Thanks man! I’m a big fan. It’s nice to see this kind of comment section showing each other’s AW journey’s and aspirations. Knowing there’s not a lot of us, seeing the community together from Asia to the other side of the world is great.

[@amradelark]

Awesome video

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

You’re the awesome one for supporting man 👊

[@Slayr-ex6pv]

Im somewhere between novice and intermediate just going up to the next stage 💪

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

That transition should be fairly fast. Keep at it man!

[@BigMarcusc1995]

I think I am Novice beacuse I had a armwrestling tables at home and I work basically only biceps, shoulder and forearms. I watch many armwrestling matches etc. I've beaten my friends in arm wrestling without an arm wrestling table. But I see myself as 'Advance' even though I'm not even close. Great video btw!

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Haha, it’s still a good idea sometimes to have confidence in yourself! Stay hard my friend 💪

[@thanostitan.infinity]

I’m a novice. Have been a dedicated fan of pro arm wrestling since 9 years or so now but have only trained arm wrestling in gym or with my fellow gym mates on table, never competed.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Wow, that’s quite cool to learn that there have been such long-time fans who haven’t competed!

[@elibrouhard6347]

I would say somewhere close to World class. Probably still in the Elite category for now until I gain more experience.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

I think that's a very humble, yet realistic take, Eli. You're very very clearly high into the elite levels, all you need is the opportunity now to prove yourself as world class.

[@WHERE-IS-THE-LAMB-SAUCE]

You're very smart and knowledgeable in arm wrestling 👍💪

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Thank you Chef! 👩‍🍳

[@JackCeverha]

I reckon I'm level 4 (state champ in the US/national contender) Love your vids, Greg!

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Hey, Jack! Great to get to chat with you in the comments. Appreciate the support brother. I'm sure you'll be shaking up the top national levels in due time.

[@armwrestlingprofessor]

Great video Greg. I think I'm around the advanced level

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Right on man 💪anything in particular that made you decide on that level?

[@armwrestlingprofessor]

@@EastsideArmWrestling I've been in the sport for about 3.5 years now and have got a few state level medals and a national silver medal. Hby?

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@armwrestlingprofessor awesome man, national silver medal is no joke for a big country! I have some national medals too, but for a small community like Singapore, it doesn’t mean much. My more notable accomplishments would probably my international wins from open tournaments overseas as well as my bronze at ifa world championships

[@armwrestlingprofessor]

@@EastsideArmWrestling international medals are legit insane, would definitely be a dream of mine to medal at something like WAF

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@armwrestlingprofessor 💪 always great to aim high!

[@Yoga_Anggara]

To be honest, i didn't know how standart armwrestling table looks like in real life, cuz i've never put my elbow there before. But, i'd love doing armwrestling even only with my own hands in front of mirror (idk if it's applicable to the table). Recently, i had armwrestling with one of my friend who has the same state as me, and to me it feels like walking in the park, even i manage to hold two hand of him (that was out of shape of me). I was doing Larrat pronation and riser lift before and some band exercises, not seriously training for that, but i had manage to lift 28kg for pronation and 20 kg for riser (bw 60kg). Based on that experience, i would consider myself as novice at armwrestling 🙌

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

There are so many fans out there like you 🫶 I appreciate your love of the sport!

[@dipankarghosh8933]

Hey Greg, Can you make a video about how cupping diminishes an opponents rise and pronation? Also it's types such as Cupping using the fore & mid finger as well as through the pinky. Discuss training cupping through dynamic movements vs isometric holds. P.S- Sergey Kalinichenko trains a fair share using isometrics, & i want your opinion on it. Your recent deduction of importance of extension of the wrist as helped balance out my own hand.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Interesting topic, and I believe probably talked about it here and there in other videos as well (the importance of riser, the perfect toproll are some that come to mind). Isometrics are a great way to build strength and connective tissue. I do them too.

[@BearsStrengthAndPower]

I have 90kg zaur style back pressure lift and a 65kg pronation lift at 16 years Im very confused, i want to try competing in a tournament but i live northern UK, does anyone know arm wrestling gym in this area?

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Check the PAA armwrestling events schedule: www.reddit.com/r/armwrestling/s/zHFIZFAOVR

[@carlbenedictbais7422]

Do a series of Arm Wrestler analysis!

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

That could be a cool idea, I’ll try to think of how to make it something fun and enjoyable to watch

[@edgaredge3971]

Im probably approaching advanced. I've placed 2nd once and 3rd twice out of the last 4 USA state tournaments I've attended. Im at the start of my second year of consistant training, but I've pulled casually for many years. Im in the 165 lb / 75 kg class. I'd definitely say my back pressure is my weakest link. Out of all my matches, I've only lost one recently due to losing my wrist. Not to say adding more strength to hand control is ever bad, but back pressure definitely seems to be the slowest to grow for me. The number 1 puller in my state/class seems to be around the level of the arm wrestling wisperer, so it's definently frustrating trying to climb lol. There are 3 guys local on that level, but i think one of them went up a weight class. Technique only gets you so far. I definently have my work cut out for me. Lol. I should get there in the next 6 months.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Great that you have these specific targets and goals to work towards! Wishing you the best for your next tournament man, lemme know how it goes. The grind from intermediate to advanced is definitely a long one for most.

[@aleksanderlusifer5917]

Thank you for your time to make this video ❤ Im nearly world champion level thank you

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

You are champion in my heart bro

[@Pepe-pq3om]

I think the 7th and bonus category you created should be simply about world champions (basically what you explained), but then on top of that, there should and an 8th level: Legends. That's a world champion that has build a legacy in the history of the sport.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Haha, that sounds awesome!

[@Pepe-pq3om]

I think I'm could potentially be in the intermediate level, but I have no where to compete, so who knows. I weigh arround 65kg and I can usually beat guys up to 85 to 90kg that are strong and go to the gym but don't do specific armwrestling training and have up to descent technic, and beat or at least be competitive (like a 50/50 scenario) against guys up to arround 75kg that go to the gym and either have a very strong hand, descent to good technic or both. Till this day couldn't find anyone under 70kg that can do anything to me on either arm, but as I said there very little competition where I live. I would love to visit the US some day and use the opportunity to try to compete there.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Totally! For guys like you with nowhere to compete, it's the most frustrating thing, because you never know for sure what level you are compared to other guys. I wish you the best in your training and hope you do get the opportunity to test yourself one day!

[@MrDanvillianMonk]

I'm at the intermediate level I guess. I had six months of training back in 2021 before my first tournament in January 2022 where I had a spiral fracture of my right humerus. Been two long years of recovery and no tournaments since then but I still attend a practice every month or two and feel quite comfortable showing beginners the ropes :)

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Ouch, sucks to hear about that injury man. Hopefully one day you’ll be back in the competition circuit again. Good job helping out the newer folks 👊

[@anderswallin3883]

I am a novice then, closing in on 2 months of training

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Still very fresh to the sport! A great time to be a novice in armwrestling. So much available information out there to take in now💪

[@Ronald36]

Based on your categorization, I am intermediate. I have a few months of training behind me and just made my first competition. However, I really would consider myself a novice yet, since there is so much to learn.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

That's a very humble take from you my friend. In the end, these levels all exist on a spectrum, so maybe you're somewhere in between. No matter the case, just keep going at it and before long you'll be way ahead of your past self.

[@limo-swine6537]

If you say you are between Advanced to Elite, would you also say that you have better than average genetics of specific arm wrestling stuff? What would those be?

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Yes, I have good genetics for backpressure and pronation, but bad ones for rising and cupping. Thankfully I’ve been able to use the advantages to cover up for my weaknesses a little.

[@claytonbragg]

I'm probably sitting somewhere in between intermediate and advanced right now. Closer to intermediate I'd say. Good video!

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Thanks Clay, it was a fun video on a more lighthearted topic, which I enjoyed making! Is there any particular reason you'd see yourself as closer to intermediate?

[@marin2553]

I learned that after 1 comes 2 and after 2 comes 3. Next is number 4. Could you imagine that next number would be 5 which is actually before 6. I literraly learned that there are exactly 6 levels of armwrestling. Thank you so so much.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Awesome that this video helped to teach arithmetic!

[@MrDanvillianMonk]

@@EastsideArmWrestling gains come in all shapes and sizes 😂

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@MrDanvillianMonk hell yeah, time to start a math channel too to teach armwrestling

[@boon3913]

I'm either level 1 or 2. I have intermediate numbers (35kg riser, 50 wrist curl, pronation and backpressure) but never went to a clun. I'm practicing multiple sports so I dont want to fatigue myself even more with sparrings. Maybe if I get advance numbers I'll give it a go

[@Pepe-pq3om]

How much do you weigh?

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

If those are legit numbers, you'd probably be advanced already, bar any significant weaknesses that your opponents can exploit easily.

[@boon3913]

@@Pepe-pq3om I'm around 75kg

[@boon3913]

@@EastsideArmWrestling Well thanks that's reassuring! Yeah all legit with perfect form (parallel to the ground, exept for the wrist curl I do it with fat grip like Levan but a bit more inclined). I also train side pressure since a few months now but I still feel like my tendons aren't developped enough to do sparrings wthout having to recover for days. The club near me has Sergei Kalinichenko in it so I think I could be 50% stronger and still have trouble with some dude 🤣

[@xlrgamer3746]

Is armwrestling for 2 years with full dedication placing me above intermediate level?

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Quite possibly! I’ve seen some get to advanced within that time, but the vast majority will still be intermediate

[@xlrgamer3746]

@@EastsideArmWrestling like I'm obsessed with the sport and think 24x7 bout it 💀🙏

[@kikofabia]

Nah Levan is out of this world

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

He certainly is

[@mohamedadnan3345]

I have 24,5 cm size hand, mine are bigger than all superheavey weight champion, except for vitally we are equal im 6,9 , but my wrist are only 7 inch😢

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

That’s nuts man, your hand is huge

[@desperatechihuahua7035]

For me it goes like this: Beginners: People who likes to do armwrestling but never done it professionally. Advance pullers: People who practice the sport and train regulary. National champs: Genetically gifted for armwrestling + dedicated training. World class pullers: People who dedicated their whole life to master armwrestling. Top 10: In-human strength / freaks of nature. Top 1: Unimagniable power / lab monster / Levan.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Hahahaha “lab monster” I love it

[@beans1240]

I think I sit around novice level. I don't know what a good pronation lift for my age/weight is but I hit like 65 lbs at 155-ish lbs bodyweight at 16 years old. I've only been training for like a year and a half and I've never been on an actual table. I do know the techniques and would say I'm mostly just lacking back-pressure.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

The best way to test your level is by pulling against other guys!

[@beans1240]

@@EastsideArmWrestling I've got a couple friends I pull with at school but no one else that's really into the sport like I am.

[@levonsmissingbrother2050]

Wanna ask something ser,can i cover my own thumb knuckles ,is it legal?

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Before the go, first thumb knuckle must be visible. After go, you can do anything

[@levonsmissingbrother2050]

@@EastsideArmWrestling did john brzenk always cover his thumb knuckles inbetween index and middle finger?

[@levonsmissingbrother2050]

@@EastsideArmWrestling I really thought that covering our own thumb knuckles is good before go

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@levonsmissingbrother2050 They only allow after go

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@levonsmissingbrother2050 Most of the time he prefers not to

[@andyd.10469]

I think I’m in novice I learned some techniques and lifted some armwrestling lifts

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Sounds about right! With just a little extra practice, you’d be intermediate in no time!

[@Salah.armwrestler]

I think I'm intermediate level now I've been training Armwrestling for 7 months. And in n 2 days I'll have my first national tournament ❤️🎉

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Wow, good luck to you man!

[@sashakushnir8034]

As of this spring, I would place myself in the advanced level.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Wow nice! Was there anything in particular that made you decide that?

[@sashakushnir8034]

@EastsideArmWrestling I've had my second competition. It was a large local event, and we even had a world-class puller(Luke Pulscher) show up. (Pro) I've placed first in my weight class left and third right, I've also competed two weight classes up for left and placed second in one of them. My right is stronger, but the competition is much harder.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@sashakushnir8034 great that you mentioned pulling up weight classes. That’s actually a good cue to determine your level, advanced guys typically can pull above their weight to decent success, especially at smaller events

[@MT_ArmWrestling]

I'm into the sport for almost 1 year but from your definitions, I think I'm Intermediate

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

That sounds about right for 1 year of experience for most people! I think most people are novice for about 3-6 max, then they become intermediate for the next 1-2 years

[@user-cf5hm5ur2f]

Dragon’s Den vid at 3:00😎

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Deep in the belly of the beast!

[@nicklake8316]

I would say i'm novice to intermediate. Been training for about a year competed once so far.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Sounds realistic! Keep at it man

[@dlp00]

Intermediate about to break through to advanced for sure. Just need a little more time 😬

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

That's the first big hurdle for most people. I believe in you man, keep at it!

[@imfvideos1518]

One year into this sport i m currently on intermediate 😢

[@Pepe-pq3om]

That's honestly not bad. It's at worst mediocre (what literally means to be in the middle, average or normal).

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

That's pretty reasonable man. Not everyone has the crazy genetics to become elite or world class like Sasho in just a couple of months of training. For the average puller, your progress sounds about right.

[@XdCharge]

I’d say I’m a novice. Been doing armwrestling lifts for a few months and just joined a club a couple weeks ago. I can already beat a few people there and they say I’m strong for a new person. Plan on working my way up with time.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Usually most "strong for a new person" guys I've met can very very quickly hit intermediate. It's the jump from that to advanced that takes time.

[@Pepe-pq3om]

4:13 What's Derek Smith doing there? Lmao

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Haha, easter egg for some of my viewers, it's a callback to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3vannudgrmfmtE&ab_channel=EastsideArmWrestling

[@MagNus-lb6ui]

After three years im still a beginner :)

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

💀 that’s what everyone at my practice says

[@bachidighmelashvili5737]

World Class. Level 6

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Wow! What an honor to have a world class athlete watching my video. Thanks man!

[@bachidighmelashvili5737]

@@EastsideArmWrestling earned my respect very interesting content

[@amradelark]

I wouldn't place larry wheels with auden and whisperer but okay he is a bit higher so either auden drops a level or larry up a level

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

For this I’m not talking about absolute strength, but more about strength within their weight (or in Auden’s case, age) categories

[@matrixgames-yc8id]

I don't really know based on that I can easily pronation lift 45kg at the moment using devon larratt's pronation i can do 53kg but i have competition in may 26th 60kg class getting ready to destroy ( i've been training everyday for a year probably good genetic got me this far ) my bw is 68kg

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Let me know how your competition goes man! If you can do 53kg while being at 60kg weight, I expect you to destroy the class easily.

[@matrixgames-yc8id]

@@EastsideArmWrestling sure will let you know! i can easily beat everyone that i ask to arm wrestle so im pretty confident in this match too!

[@MegaRaduB1]

Janis actually won the WAF Worldchampionships 3 times, so he's or at least he was at the highest level of this sport. Technically speaking he's maybe one of the best pullers on the planet, at the same level with people like Engin, Devon and Brzenk. Injuries occur, nobody can win forever, but that doesn't take away the accomplishments you achieved.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

I do believe Janis is World class, probably even in the upper echelons of world class in his prime, but his dominance in the sport was never at the level of guys like Alan/Khadzimurat, Sasho Andreev, Davit Samushia, etc.

[@khiangtecouple]

Advance🙏 Need to be Elite💪

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Wow, that’s amazing!

[@barneyhrahsel9984]

🔥

[@R_with_pancake]

You know who is stronger than levan? Yup you right denis alexey prime fanboys in yt tt ig comments😂

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Ngl, you had me in the first half

[@lincolnofficial-yt738]

Janis mentioned !?!?! 🙏👑

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

One of the living legends of our sport!

[@WUD0maSter]

In between 5 and 6

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Mad respect to anyone at that level

[@EvolutionaryE]

Guess I’m intermediate, working on getting a closer to “advanced”

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

What makes you believe that you're intermediate instead of advanced currently?

[@EvolutionaryE]

I haven’t proven it yet. I got 2nd on L arm amateurs at last years’ Washington state tournament, didn’t place R (2-2). Been pulling for a couple years, training consistently (overtraining is hard to avoid 😂😂😂) but only in the last ~3 months have I had consistent high quality table time. The guy who’s teaching me said I’ve improved noticeably each time. Somebody I pulled at last years’ tournament said he’s leveled up significantly, beating guys who beat him comfortably before. I went right through him last night. So he would agree with you, I’m waiting for proof.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@EvolutionaryE thanks for the detailed response! Let’s see how things go at your next tournament to know for sure

[@fars9072]

I don't think you can go from intrmediate to advanced without steroids

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Thanks for sharing, but I respectfully disagree. I've been a lifetime natural and I can say I'm comfortably within the advanced level and on my way to elite.

[@thedrew24]

KZbin algorithm boosting comment 💪 ...i have personally made levels all based on generally how one puller would do vs others. 3 main levels is Amateur/Pro/Elite and in each one has low/med/high levels in each. it makes it more simple in my mind.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

For sure, that's a good framework to as well!

[@justaguyfromreddit]

I'm a national champ by age, but yet in the pro class

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Definitely an advanced puller, especially for your age. I don't think many people can do what you do.

[@lonehunterx3]

Definitely between novice and intermediate for me

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

The transition to intermediate should be fairly quick! But a lot of people will find themselves in the intermediate for a long time, especially if doing armwrestling casually

[@emanuelnexo2988]

Intermedial

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

💪 right on man!

[@yoga_aji25]

puncak terlalu dingin

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

🥶

[@DevexTRE]

Elite/advance i guess i am

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Awesome stuff man! What are some of the achievements you've gotten so far?

[@OravuArm]

I appeared in the novice section so guess I’m in novice ❤

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Everyone has their own pace 🫡🫡

[@alexm2873]

I'm a novice because I could always win against my ex girlfriend. Seriously though, your videos are levels above that of the other armwrestling channels.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

[@zero082294]

Levan is above the world champion level he is above Devon and the others you mentioned. Undefeated. Levan level is more accurate

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Haha, if Levan is there, then Davit Samushia should be there as well. He's defended his title more than anybody else.

[@zero082294]

@@EastsideArmWrestling sure but if we are talking overall levels not pound for pound, levan smashes anybody. Samushia doesn’t

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@zero082294 It's not really helpful to talk about absolute strength, because then there would be no examples from the classes outside of superheavyweight.

[@renatolegiardi8574]

larry beats ray or artem without a trouble right now even bowen

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

This video is not about absolute strength. If it were, then Alan Zoloev wouldn’t even be in the conversation.

[@eureka5701]

I feel like the jumps this list is making are far too big and there are definitely levels inbetween as well.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Yup, for sure, but for the sake of brevity I decided to keep it to just 6 levels. Even for myself I mentioned I'm probably somewhere inbetween levels. It all lies on a spectrum.

[@ChanceShaw]

What level am I 😮

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

My man, if I had a "Gigachad" level, you'd be there, rockin' the runescape completionist cape ;) Jokes aside, IMO you're somewhere between Elite and World class. If we're talking about WAF standards, I'm fairly confident you're world class, but for SHW it gets a little muddier with EvW since the 115+ class is stacked with so many freaks.

[@ChanceShaw]

@@EastsideArmWrestling ayeee lfg 😁🤣

[@TopTrollKing-fu8yp]

nah, it's too loose definition.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

For something unquantifiable, I think it works as a rough gauge

[@TopTrollKing-fu8yp]

​@@EastsideArmWrestling noob -> amateur(beginner/advanced) -> unranked pro -> champ(region/state/country) -> world ranked pro -> world champ. Hmm?

[@MrMosherMosher]

make a list and remove steroids

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

I don’t think that would really matter too much. I believe that even naturals can attain advanced/elite/world class levels.

[@leopo1343]

Advanced level here

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@leopo1343 Mega! Have you competed long?

[@alexandruciobanu5836]

novice

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Novices are the bread and butter of the community. Stand proud!

[@pdm_aw]

I’m rightttttt at Intermediate.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Awesome! It’s gonna be a long grind to advanced, but a fruitful one

[@Perinio-inlove]

The fact that you put devon under Levan Is very... Stupid? Cmon bro

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

I said that both of them are in the World Champion level, what do you mean?

[@Perinio-inlove]

@@EastsideArmWrestling that devon Is way above the level that people think

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@Perinio-inlove literally what I said in the video

[@Perinio-inlove]

@@EastsideArmWrestling oh i didnt see that... If Is like this why Is he under Levan?

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

@@Perinio-inlove he is meant to be in a lower weight class. At SHW, levan already beat him easily

[@diego_solis]

your voice doesnt match your lips

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Yeah :/ must've been something wrong during the rendering or the recording software was busted

[@SloneSupreme316]

I'm kind of questionable on the gym lifts, Krasimir has stated in one of your videos that he has won world championships just lifting weights. The Russian puller Zaru super heavy with the black beard has stated that where he's at in Russia he doesn't have any sparring partners, so he has to travel where Dennis cyplenkov is. Plus there are old videos of John brzenk saying things like People quite before realizing their true potential. You gave a good example puller Janis in one of your videos. Botton line is I think you have to be willing to see how far your will go with hardworking and perseverance.

[@EastsideArmWrestling]

Yeap, at the end of the day, we can just do the best we can and see what happens