What makes pro armwrestlers different from other strength athletes?

[@numenorean6408]

That's what i call "original armwrestling content", much time and effort was put in production of this video, entertaining and fun to watch!

[@ryanbluebowen]

5 days work to be precise 😁

[@mikeross5627]

@@ryanbluebowen good job bro. It shows.

[@armwrestling-like-the-vide6030]

@@ryanbluebowen always great when you do the "External facing content". 5 days sounds savage, if only there was a way to VPN the editing work around the world in different timeshifts at a cheap price. Suppose it could be done with a dial-in work station if you found the right people

[@diego_solis]

Absolutely

[@markwilson6788]

Its the width of your wrist compared to your hand width if your wrist is very wide almost the same width as your hand or bigger you will be able to produce freakish power to enable you to control your opponents wrist . That being said work on extending your forearm stsmina then conquer

[@brandonklassen4368]

I would love to see Samson grow in this sport. He seems to be a fairly quick learner. Hopefully his interest continues to grow from here on out.

[@shanus11]

Ryan needs to get this man at the practices! he can be his protogé

[@stevenwalker9013]

Yes. Cause Ryan gets a lot of crap but he is really good and guy was ahead of the curve from most people.

[@matthewviramontes3131]

The problem is the money. There's just not enough money in arm wrestling to justify dedicating your life to it. I mean really, what do they make off a championship fight, like a couple hundred grand? Dude could instead get into boxing and then you're talking tens of millions for a championship fight. Even in MMA he could make more. Arm wrestling is unfortunately still like a backyard sport

[@theangrypelican5270]

@@matthewviramontes3131 the problem is only money if people aren't willing to put their passion into it and help grow the sport. Prize fighting wasnt always something people made a living out of either. The average NFL salary in 1970 was $23,000 a year (an average driven up by contracts like Unitas'), and plenty of players had regular jobs and played football on the side. None of these sports would have left the back yard without passionate people willing to make a sacrifice to help make them grow.

[@matthewviramontes3131]

@@theangrypelican5270 Or the current top arm wrestlers can refuse to pull unless the purse is way higher. That's one thing Bobby Fischer did in chess, he just outright refused to play unless they paid him more. Because honestly, both Devon and Levan should be guaranteed at least a million a piece for their upcoming match, but I doubt they'll even get a fraction of that.

[@mikeleone2699]

“I let my couch collect grease, and I train my right arm. That’s what I do.” D. Larratt.

[@bosesebi6685]

true that, + some great genes for that part of the body, tendons, bones, muscle.

[@jomiguides]

@@bosesebi6685 you can make your tendons and bones stronger. Tendons more so.

[@bosesebi6685]

@@jomiguides you can, and than someone born with those well built and no exercise can beat you. Very much a thing of predisposition.

[@T_FellOff]

im really liking the slow increase in formality and quality of your videos. it's incredibly entertaining

[@ryanbluebowen]

Thank you brother. I'm enjoying the process of learning how to make my content better. Really appreciate comments like yours. Helps reinforce the efforts and directions I am heading. Again, thank you

[@armwrestlingtheory2126]

Sick it's like watching a armwrestling tv show well done blue

[@jakemsf]

This was put together so damn well Ryan. Professionally done!

[@stevebr551]

I’m 52 and recently arm wrestled 2 guys in their 20’s who were in good shape. Using some of techniques I learn from your vids, I destroyed them. That felt good !

[@toddsullivan6962]

I'm 54 and interested but have never done it. I feel I might be too old to start. When did you start if I may ask.

[@gunnarcoston]

@@toddsullivan6962 never too old to start man! You already have old man strength lol!!

[@TheGripMuse]

Thats cool man great job ✊🏻

[@mhavreck3223]

Lots of young guys have pretty muscles. That's good for older guys who have used there bodies.

[@jcbusto122]

Idk young guys have things like explosiveness and stamina but that old man strength is real lol I know a lot of older guys that seem a lot stronger than the average young athlete. A couples think of ones a construction worker the other is a mechanic

[@kingwillie206]

That was excellent! I ran into the same issue with my 6’9” God Brother with 9.5 inch hands who outweighs me by 80lbs. I could hook, rise, and cup with ease, but my pronation was nullified when he wrapped that catcher’s mitt around my hand. It was so strange being able to supinate, get tight, and hook him like a baby, but having my top roll option totally eliminated. I suppose I could have played the Cobra Rhodes game and re-gripped if I wanted to force the issue, but in the straps I don’t believe top rolling would have been an option. You need to get that guy hooked up with Big Marcus. I can’t even imagine what he would be capable of in a year or more.

[@engineer775]

Dude, you are doing an awesome job promoting.

[@WyreForestBiker]

Ryan , this is the sort of video I have been saying was needed ever since I became interested in the sport . It's highlighting the special " David and Goliath " aspect that makes Armwrestling so intriguing to people who are not yet fans. 👍 Can I make a suggestion ? ... The AGE factor , that a man in his 50's can still be competitive is almost unique to the sport ... An interview with JB would be an obvious thing to include !!

[@murmurkh]

tim bresnan started armwrestling very late if im not wrong

[@Sinkatze]

What a great experience Ryan gave Samsom, you could tell in the end how much he loved the experience, he was so hyped and happy

[@shable1436]

I remember when you would never dare to call yourself a pro arm wrestler, now I'm actually happy for you that you have a "title" and made it happen.

[@jaskbi]

This seems like a series, call it something to differentiate from your normal higher level content

[@alexsaam2696]

He Ryan acting as a normal youtuber with this kind of content

[@evil4d]

Great idea for an episode, it is sometimes baffling to the masses how someone so much smaller than their opponent can make them look so much weaker. I think apart from the experience and the hand control knowledge, isn't it also years and years of hard work and table time, to build the tendons, ligaments, bone density and all the other smaller muscles besides just the biceps and triceps. Muscles that are only really triggered when pulling against an opponent.

[@MyEditman]

Been pulling for year and I’m much stronger against those I couldn’t beat a year ago

[@6nosis]

I think it’s really JUST TECHNIQUE… Devon just confessed it’s all hand manipulation. You don’t even need to be strong. If you know how to manipulate your opponent’s hand HE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO UTILIZE HIS SUPERIOR STRENGTH.

[@zeemzero2880]

Forearm strength. If you watch Devon and others like him when they train it emphasizes a ton of forearm exercises. Also wrist strength.

[@fabriciomolina3476]

@@6nosis devon es súper fuerte...,decir que solo es técnica no es el cierto

[@noice1983]

I heard that Chinups / Pullups are the BEST Arm-wrestling exercise. It makes sense, it's hitting your back, your forearms and your biceps, all the primary muscles you'd use in arm-wrestling.

[@denda2643]

This movements from Samson were very impressive in the last round. Very intuitive and right. I would say, he is a natural Talent and should try armwrestling more often.:-)

[@jacklabonte6839]

"I let my couch collect grease, and exercise my right arm". This needs to be put on a t-shirt ASAP! Thanks blue for putting out more great material. I dont comment often, but after this I am compelled to do so. Well done.

[@jarrodgray6570]

I do the same... I just have Pornhub on

[@Sr82.]

Spot on. devon get it printed buddy

[@zacharycollierAW-PL]

It was super cool to see Samson improving in real time without any real direct advice. You told him about the lat drag in the strap, sure, but look at his change in posture from the first round to the last. Hips were super far away from the table at first, his elbow was on the back of the pad, he was leaning super far over, exactly like the typical beginner. Then, by the time they got to the strap, Samson was MUCH closer to the table (almost exactly where he needs to be), he was coming forward with his shoulder in the press, backing it off when Ryan started applying side pressure, he was more upright, and was using much more of the pad. I just wanted to point this out cause I thought it was super cool how quickly Samson caught on to this highly technical sport.

[@ryanbluebowen]

I agree. Incredibly intuitive for his first time at a table

[@Jonse70]

Enjoyed this a lot. Actually for me, one of the better pieces about this sport for some considerable time. A follow up idea, could be showing some strength exercises in reference to this great content, and how you apply it to the table.

[@steffanofumo]

You can lift all you want, but that ligament and tendon strength developed from pulling live one a table year after year is a different animal, some guys arms feel like a dam hydraulic press or a bunched up bundle of steel cables.

[@PinnaclePete]

When I studied Exercise Science in college, the first thing you learn is there are TWO PRINCIPLES that govern exercise - SPECIFICITY and OVERLOAD. And that sums up ALL exercise. Train the specific muscles and energy systems needed for a given result/sport using progressive overload with the right FREQUENCY, INTENSITY and DURATION and then add in proper nutrition and rest/recovery and you have everything you need to be the best you can be physically. Fine tune and tweak each component properly and you'll be a winning athlete. Add in the right mental attitude to fully realize those physical traits you developed. Add in the right genes to be the best in the world. That's all you have to do. Do any less and you won't realize your potential.

[@b3n751]

that samson guy really genuinely enjoyed having a pull with you mate, i think u should take this guy under your wing, id like to see more samson content

[@NorwegianKnifeDude]

Loved the style of this video, Ryan!😃 VERY sharable to people not familiar with AW! Rock on!😎💪

[@SpringBudEyes]

Delightful video. Samson's triumphant glow at the end was well worth the watch. You demonstrated your points effectively.

[@MobaCry]

Wow, new format... Very nice 👍. You deserve more subs 👏👏

[@ryanbluebowen]

Thanks brother

[@bazztown8698]

That was great content Ryan. More like this please.

[@ศุภฤกษ์หนูขาว]

just listened to the video while working but after 1 min I closed the video! the content is so dope and no kidding. this must be watched with fully awareness

[@damianwilson4376]

Really enjoyed this video Ryan. I feel like this will help alot of people new to the sport and allow them to pinpoint the important aspects of arm wrestling. Maybe another video on specific exercises for people starting out with minimal equipment could be next. Awesome job!

[@Mattehs]

The best video you have ever made, well done Ryan!

[@biggunsnu]

This was the funnest informative 21 minutes I've seen on KZbin since dropping and fixing my transmission. Good Show!!!!

[@jaskbi]

Nice place Ryan, something simple as a 4k Camera plus Nice clean background has elevated the production value by 44%

[@tosmove]

Wow. This was a interesting experiment. The second he started dragging in the strap my mouth dropped. I hope you train that guy. 💪

[@blajing]

Yes, great experiment and explanations!

[@mark-f4e6k]

Ryan is groundbreaking in the world of armwrestling and would make a GREAT coach

[@dankiusarmwrestlingTaranBroad]

Can't wait for the 6ft7 170kg Polynesian guy video. Yes this is the video

[@ryanbluebowen]

A complete training session with him is my next video.

[@dankiusarmwrestlingTaranBroad]

@@ryanbluebowen awesome

[@KayGeee86]

@@ryanbluebowen 👍

[@SDSen]

The strength aspect of it is what got me into the sport, this was when i was wrestling actively and we come across really strong people, then there was a guy who came in for a first time and i was advised to teach him some elementary level moves to ease him into, when we gripped up i immediately felt strength that i hadn't felt before and so asked him if he's done this before he said he only done armwrestling trained for it, and took part in local competitions.

[@masick1107]

Awesome video Ryan, you're turning into a damn professional

[@ArmAthlete]

I haven't seen a non armwrestler friendly video in a long time. Great content as always man, huge for the sport what you do!

[@MilGrip76]

Your new turn, to varied, and higher quality production, AND content is really engaging. I will have to look you up when I visit form the States next time.

[@shamo84]

samson is already that strong as an amateur! impressive stuff!, hope he keeps it going.

[@GarioTheRock]

This video is phenomenal! Subscriber making machine - complete! x) The guys you had on for this were PERFECT for what you wanted to show, well done, really.

[@robc506]

Brilliant video Ryan. Make this into a series, make similar videos or anything with this level of effort and your channel will see the improvements! Fantastic work.

[@robbyclark6915]

Growing up I had a friend who was skinny and completely un-intimidating yet no one, and I mean no one could even challenge him in arm wrestling. I watched him beat everyone in the room one after another without ever being challenged including a couple of guys well over 6 feet and 250+ who have the strength of men that size.

[@vasile-raducasleanu7495]

The intro, f... Awesome 💪💪💪. Well done Blue👍

[@tys356]

This was pretty cool, I hope you do more content like this.

[@michaelbodine9240]

I’ve watched a lot of KZbin videos, but this is one of the more entertaining ones, thank you!

[@hawaiidispenser]

Brilliant video, hope it gets a million views! Samson is a true giant, what a specimen.

[@Mika-pv4bw]

Such a good video Ryan…. This is fantastic for the newcomers etc… 💥💪🎉

[@josephthomas7404]

Jordan needs a “The Reacher” tshirt

[@shanus11]

reacheround

[@evil4d]

Before Larrat and Hafthor, the most memorable for me was Magnus Samuelson vs Nathan Jones (Megaman) in aWorld Strongest Man Competition. Magnus a huge guy himself but was made look very small and skinny beside Megaman, and he ended up breaking Jones's arm in the match. Shocking stuff, that was the first time I realised Arm Wrestlers were much stronger in their own way.

[@Lieutenant_Scrotes]

Jones broke his own arm, went completely outside his shoulder in a textbook armbreak position. With 10 mintues of basic instruction that wouldn't have happened.

[@evil4d]

@@Lieutenant_Scrotes Yes, correct.

[@staygold902]

@@Lieutenant_Scrotes don't forget magnus was also monstrously strong

[@evil4d]

@@staygold902 I know a great strongman and a professional arm wrestler too, which is why the size differential made no difference but it was shocking at the time as most spectators think bigger is stronger.

[@Walooploop]

Love this - keep going and exploring the inner workings of great strength athletes. I have a feeling every single one has a secret tool or technique in their arsenal. Add them all up, combine them and become super human

[@captinafro2320]

I barely started the video and this is already my favorite video. Quality content.

[@morg1081]

That's great stuff Ryan, if the AW world wants to lure more people in, this is what is needed: educated guys willing to put time and effort to produce QUALITY content. Nothing wrong with what other pros are doing, but unfortunately there is quite a lack of technically good quality stuff out there (in terms of video, audio and production specs). Keep going, this is the way!

[@jasonarseneault4408]

This is probably your best most original content! Nice work

[@bccoaster8533]

Ryan , your content covering all aspects of the sport is continually getting better and I look forward to your next competition and your next video, good work man.

[@philipsutton2316]

Great series man - wonderful! Plus - no crappy music in the background.

[@KayGeee86]

Yeah, enjoyable to watch

[@mrblacky6882]

Awesome stuff m8, we need more of these type of videos. This guy is a beast, he transitioned very well, even though he doesn't armwrestle. Maybe a future upset?

[@skateking959]

One of my favorite armwrestling videos

[@bigwex1805]

this was some quality editing and a well crafted vid. good shit bowen

[@TomCopestakeTraining]

Great video. Very educational

[@habibsspirit]

This was really fun to watch! Love the energy! Love how you tackled this very commonly asked question.

[@nSparkySpark77]

One of best vids you’ve ever done and one of the best arm wrestling vids from anyone for a long time

[@ryanbluebowen]

Thank you for the kind words and support

[@kenneth6211]

As an Ontarian from Canada I’m proud to be from the same province as the master 🇨🇦

[@phunnyrao]

Ryan, you deserve a Million subscribers. Cheers. 😊

[@michaelbodine9240]

Like all sports, it comes down to fundamental basics, and training them over and over and over and over again.

[@benbmusic88]

Had to re-watch this video! So good! Hoping to go to my first arm wrestling practice soon! Hoping to learn a lot of these techniques. Been doing some of the lifts that arm wrestlers recommend so hopefully that'll help.

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

First off. awesome video! loved the fight at the end, it really showed what technique does and how the strap affects that! Skinny dude here... and I am an electrician by trade. We do alot of work that strengthen the lower arm muscles. Turning screwdrivers, twisting cables, bending stiff in place with our fingers, pulling cables out the wall and cutting wires and things with pliers etc... basicly alot of pronation workout for the lower arm. Basicly every day I get to a point of lactic acid build up in my lower arms at some points. The fact that we do alot of this work with our arms above our heads mean our muscles adapt to get rid of lactic acids fast even with limited blood supply. Thats what is called endurance.... The few times I arm wrestled my experience have been that I could challenge bigger guys than myself just because I could crush their hands and twist their wrists into uncomfortable positions preventing them from putting down their full upper body force... And this is exactly what Larrat is an expert at... and now he is also bulked up hugely to previous times... I see Levan having to face a way bigger challange than he thinks.... BUT Levans big hands and wrists can actually take away some of that advantage from Devon.... But my guess is that Devons stamina and endurance combined with his insane lower arm strength will be an eye opener to Levan... Bonus story: Whenever I met huge dudes who were clearly way stronger than me I would allways challenge them into a bottlecap bending challenge I have made up; You bend and straighten out the same bottlecap 4 times: First you fold it in on it self, then straighten it. then you turn it 90 degrees and bend it inwards again and straghten it out after. Now comes the hard part where big guys start to struggle: Now you bend the bottlecap back over itself until the top side touches itself. again you straighten that back out. At this point fewer than 5 guys have ever managed to do this while me being present. and theese last parts I only know two other people who did: turn the botllecap another 90 degrees and bend it back over itself yet again and straighten it out after that. This game takes extreeme finger strength AND you need a thick layer of dead skin on your finger tips to avoid baing cut by the sharp edges of the botllecap. There is alot of technique involved in getting a grip that wont cut you and still allow you to transfer enough power to the bend. I had so much fun seeing big guys cutting up their thumbs and having to give up halfway just to watch me complete the series of bends like it was nothing. :D -If you want to see the trick I have a video of me doing it on my channel! ;)

[@jake-gd8rb]

I watched that match and didnt realize that was him until you replayed some of the footage that had to be one of the best "i told you so" celebrations ever.....

[@gregorymckendry6777]

We need more Samson. This was great. Get him in the sport. Mentor him. Thanks Ryan. !!!!!

[@asthecrowflies1201]

One of my favorite things about this sport is watching new guys that are already very strong pull for the first time. You can see them slowly add more and more power during the first pull and there's always that spot where they get surprised that the other guy isn't moving at all lol. I did the same exact thing and so have most of the new guys that show up. I enjoy watching the bigger, stronger guys experience that WTF moment.

[@williamcusac]

Great job Blue! Great information!

[@geoffreywaters7331]

Great video. Enjoyed the content

[@therioh8813]

new sub here keep up the good content man this is awesome !

[@ryanbluebowen]

Welcome brother

[@billycaldwell5904]

Awesome video man. I’m new to this content I like your style keep it up.

[@dark-o]

Awesome, looking forward to the training session 💪

[@woodz7504]

'so not Marcus?' hahaha... great format - does wonders for the sport!

[@little_engine_goes_to_Thailand]

Great job on this video- well done ! How about an MRI or Ultrasound of the best arm wrestler compared to regular folk- Let see what is under the HOOD !

[@s4squatch1]

This video really inspired me. I am going to challenge Jonah Takalua to an arm wrestling match.

[@brandonburgess4804]

Now that was some kick azz content!! I hope you managed to talk that Goliath of a human into checking out some arm wrestling clubs or yours!

[@thebuck2708]

Great video Ryan. Some of the best arm wrestling content online. This video Trumps anything before. Stay in production mode bro.

[@LevsRagasa]

This is the type of content thats so Great to watch from start to finish compare to RVJ’s F-show 🤣. Great Job Ryan and hope you prodigy Samson to AW world. 💪

[@jrmichel1975]

Bro, first video I've seen of you. You're awesome and a great ambassador for this sport. Take it from someone who's only just truly discovered it recently!

[@hayden5720]

Great effort put in this video! Beginning, middle & end.

[@beantowner76]

I've always wondered what the limit is for technique beating strength. Could "The Reacher" beat someone the size of Andre the Giant who had wrists the thickness of most peoples upper arms and hands that were legitimately the size of baseball gloves? At what point does technique lose out to size and strength? I wish there was some hard data on it that shows the numbers needed.

[@szelitzkyerick7456]

A 150lbs professional armwrestler would beat anyone who isn't a professional armwrestler, no matter their overall strength and size.

[@republicofcasuals]

@@szelitzkyerick7456 Probably the most incorrect statement ever made......

[@szelitzkyerick7456]

@@republicofcasuals huh? So you're telling me anyone has a chance against peak Oleg left hand? Even pros atruggled

[@republicofcasuals]

@@szelitzkyerick7456 Everyone is beatable!

[@szelitzkyerick7456]

@@republicofcasuals by pros? Yes. This was about a 150lbs pros against amateurs.

[@buddyhale7263]

Very humble giant. He is almost twice your size. See you've been busy as well lol. Can't wait for June 25th. This video should really open Levans eyes. Devon said "just my arm".

[@NeillWylie]

Really enjoyed that match at the end.

[@shashishekharsingh4652]

It was risky when he was pressing. Looking forward to the complete training video.

[@drmccoy33]

We have seen women challenge all kinds of large guys and beat them in armwrestling so it is definitely technique over pure strength type of sport. However i do think there are a few small muscle groups around the elbow/forearm that armwrstlers build up to increase their size that are so specific to that movement a normal "strongman or bodybuilder" would never train to that degree. Great video, pls take on a pro women armwresler give us your take.

[@harrybowes9617]

Far better content and production, awesome video !!

[@allseeingeye1]

Hey Yo Samson. Excellent showing. I think you've found a new career. At least a paying sideshow

[@BigLoxxOfficial]

I saw you re pronation progress on IG dude ! Nice !

[@derrecklastname720]

New to the sport and your page. Great way to learn for me. I can't arm wrestle worth shit but love watching

[@brentlionakaboldchamp]

I tried to do that with a former NFL player that worked at Safeway when I was there about a year ago....but he declined. Dude was huge af, though. Like 6'4 or taller and over 300-350 lbs for sure. Possibly close to 400 lbs. Dude was a monster, but thought he would have broken my arm, lol. Good stuff though, bro 💪💪💪

[@Mayordomo32]

Big guys like that have so little to gain there. If they win, they’re expected to, no glory there, and worst case scenario they hurt the other guy. Conversely if they lose, it looks embarrassing. It’s a lose-lose.

[@brentlionakaboldchamp]

@@Mayordomo32 No embarrassment to loosing to a trained guy, lol. I`d be only slightly embarrassed if i lost. But then i`d pull him again and win, haha. I personally think its more embarrassing to back down from a challenge.

[@leceladon]

50k subs congrats and well deserved

[@bull1890]

Hey Blue that was awesome to watch mate, keep up the good work. Wish there was more arm wrestling in Cairns NQ.

[@PenkkiPekka]

Armwrestling doesnt measure how strong you are, powerlifting does.

[@JosiahHague]

I liked the intro! Nice job, Ryan & crew =)

[@Semiotichazey]

Such an interesting sport with intriguing personalities. Loved the video! Devon is the GOAT. I give him a lot of credit because not only is he the champion, but he truly understands 21st century promotion. Making himself accessible to everyone and trying every sport while acting like a golden god on stage-the man will always be a legend.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

Devon is great, truly, but the GOAT? I think lots of people would give that title to John Brzenk.

[@Semiotichazey]

@@tidefanyankee2428 You're probably right, I'm a new watcher to the sport and it's hard to compare them now. Devon certainly has the big personality that you can't help but love. I've seen Devon give a lot of respect to John.

[@tidefanyankee2428]

@@Semiotichazey I think the respect between them is mutual as it should be with talented athletes. Devon is 6'5" and weights somewhere in the neighborhood of +270lbs. Brzenk, is 6'0" and weighs about 210lbs give or take.

[@jay2thec]

Great video Ryan! Very original content!

[@JayZoop]

John Brznk said he was good in tournaments, because he knew how to counter-attack other styles efficiently, so he doesn't burn himself out through the day.

[@zerosignal5821]

Keep going like this Ryan and you're going to become the biggest armwrestling channel channel there is!

[@assaultk47]

Would love to see Jordan vs Schoolboy ....What is your prediction Ryan?