In the aftermath of the #Bottom8 Tournament I have had the cahnce to stop in at the one and only John Brzenks home for some table time.
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@ConstantChinner5 жыл бұрын
You lucky bastard, not only armwrestling with him, but swimming, drinking beers!
@hannibalbarca41405 жыл бұрын
Yep..this is the armwrestling equivalent of shooting around and drinking beers with michael jordan lol
@dqreps5 жыл бұрын
Ya no kidding. Ryan is pals with two legends. Thats two more than me lol
@latanezimbardo71295 жыл бұрын
probably more than that
@noybiznatch5 жыл бұрын
The strap on was too tight
@bahasainggrisbersamamradi93085 жыл бұрын
You forgot no homo
@DANGJOS5 жыл бұрын
Don't you just love how incredibly humble John is?!
@saltedllama27595 жыл бұрын
Devon and Michael both say that about him too. John will train at the table and give up absolutely everything the entire time. He isn't worried about giving up his hand or his bicep during sparring; most opponents walk away feeling pretty good about themselves...until they meet him in competition.
@TimmyTurner4215 жыл бұрын
@@saltedllama2759 yes John isn't concerned about winning in practice. He solely works on angles and weak points, no ego!
@turloghsk4 жыл бұрын
what a legend... John Brzenk... 👍
@Vijayakumar-ff4nn5 жыл бұрын
Breznk and Larratt, these are the two icons I could watch the entire day. They kinda defined arm wrestling for all of us. Not saying there aren’t any other legends but these two created a world of arm wrestling and we still live in it. And I really Wish to see Larratt and Breznk sparring. That would be great fun with Larratt’s trash talk and Breznk’s calmness.
@matchaicecream60865 жыл бұрын
I would add Todd Hutchings to that as well
@RandyDaGamer5 жыл бұрын
zenigel Why'd you say so
@lepe5 жыл бұрын
Putting Larratt in the same category as Brzenk is insane. Larratt is very popular but in terms of power and achievements nowhere near the top. Brzenk is the undisputed GOAT.
@ashmerch25585 жыл бұрын
@@lepe kinda... Larratt is near the top of the GOAT list... but brzenk is the undisputed #1 without question
@lepe5 жыл бұрын
@@ashmerch2558 He's not near the top, no. He's ridiculously overrated by fanboys on the internet.
@P7Hook5 жыл бұрын
It's unreal how he remained this strong after the years
@samsepoil21115 жыл бұрын
John has been arm wrestling since he was 15 I believe, so 30-40 years of arm wrestling at elite levels. I don’t think you’ll ever really lose the strength at that point.
@TimmyTurner4215 жыл бұрын
He beat Devon in 2015 WAL finals too
@mermaidman9615 жыл бұрын
Well they say arm wrestling is an old man's game. You can be really strong when you're young, but your tendons don't even really develop until you're about 25-30, then they just got stronger from there.
@TimmyTurner4215 жыл бұрын
@@mermaidman961 I've heard from athletes that strength is also the last thing that leaves your body as you get older. Speed, reflexes, reaction time all go first, strength stays the longest
@3enjamin5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, feels like he still toying with Ryan.
@JayceJR5 жыл бұрын
Liked before watching. Made the right decision
@RamblinAround5 жыл бұрын
Always great to see the legend.
@Mad_Martigen5 жыл бұрын
Arm wrestling with the GOAT. Never wash your hands again.
@eliascontreras19515 жыл бұрын
Ikr lol
@HonkyMonky5 жыл бұрын
John is so gentle to give you some of his time. He is a pure heart human being.
@ntomnia5855 жыл бұрын
Devon likes to train with thick straps as he believes the thinner straps can cause nerve damage.
@P7Hook5 жыл бұрын
Man just try doing pronation training with like 70 lbs on a thin strap, it will really fuck your hand up. Karate belt is much smoother.
@jankowalski15015 жыл бұрын
LOL, after all the titles he has under his belt, John is sparring with a guy that is a rookie for him, and he still learns new things here, not afraid to show it and u can tell he is rly appreciating this lesson. AMAZING guy and true champ!
@lauriecaspoli50015 жыл бұрын
Brzenk is Class. Always has been a great ambassador for the sport. Oh, and he's the GOAT.
@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant5 жыл бұрын
That's crazy how you guys appear to have about the same size arms but he just somehow has orangutan strength...
@decekfrokfr3mdx5 жыл бұрын
Ryan is younger, has a bigger hand, bigger arms, and more leverage/height. But John is just a beast even at his age and without training hard.
@Lieutenant_Scrotes5 жыл бұрын
Ryan doesn't have a bigger hand, John's palm and fingers are much thicker than Ryan's, marginally longer too. They compared in another video.
@eshizhamsuev5 жыл бұрын
decekfrokfr3mdx John’s hands look bigger here, what are you talking about?
@cruelleader47825 жыл бұрын
JB is old now 10 years ago he can beat dennis 😀
@ashmerch25585 жыл бұрын
Ryan, I wish this was 10 years ago, just so you could feel a semi-prime brzenk.... he had the most ridiculous table control and hand/wrist stability I have ever seen... or heard of. Not trying too take anything from you, beating a much heavier Evan was seriously impressive, but the brzenk of old was something else.... watching him run through the zloty cups with the worlds best was not even human
@Mad_Martigen5 жыл бұрын
The good ol' days when John simply DOMINATED those Zloty competitions. He was unstoppable.
@themoodybobby15 жыл бұрын
The GOAT. John Breznk set the bar so high it will never be touched by anyone else.
@chiztrix5 жыл бұрын
John.. the myth, the legend ! probably the greatest arm wrestler to grace this world.
@BawlBag5 жыл бұрын
You seem to have accidentally added the word "probably" to your sentence.
@Mad_Martigen5 жыл бұрын
@@BawlBag Lmao. Critical error indeed.
@williambalman44935 жыл бұрын
I still don’t understand what makes this legend special, I’m mean look at him. and he slays all of them giants. I look up at him a lot (as a fellow tiny human), but still couldn’t understand why he’s so successful with all those disadvantages. what is the secret? great content as always 👍.
@saltedllama27595 жыл бұрын
He has every method in the book for gaining control at the hand. And it's the fatal weakness of all the 350+ pound monsters in the East. They have huge, strong arms, but John was always able to take their hand which put their arms in disadvantageous positions. It's easy to win when your opponent is fighting from a disadvantage all the time.
@dqreps5 жыл бұрын
He's the gosh damn goat, that's why!
@miked63675 жыл бұрын
Tendons and wrist of pure iron.
@_Nosferatu_5 жыл бұрын
John is 6'1, so not really tiny
@miked63675 жыл бұрын
Also dude, John is nowhere near small, you see him next to guys who are extra tall and roided to the gills, it starts to screw with your judgement of what's considered 'small'. John in real life at his peak was a very large bloke, solid as heck and 6"1, would make your average guy look very small next to him. Even now he's a large unit, you're too used to seeing meat heads from Europe and other roid junkies.
@crentistismydentist5 жыл бұрын
The only true GOAT of armwrestling. 😍
@caohaithanh11345 жыл бұрын
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. The god of armwrestling !
@maxshultz65025 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your work, and thanks for John as well for all that you do for arm wrestling.
@antonlarter21235 жыл бұрын
1. Thanks for this AWESOMENESS. 2. John is looking pretty swoll. 3. As Travis Bagent said: “what are you gonna do, you’re pulling the goat!”
@rosshorsley15915 жыл бұрын
He kind of rolled his eyes. Was that Devon’s idea? 😃 That dude is such a legend.
@thanostitan.infinity5 жыл бұрын
Devon proposed fairer straps, so yeah :)
@artificialdopamine65425 жыл бұрын
@@thanostitan.infinity ain't nothing "fairer" about getting the strap to do what you can't do for you.
@MasterChiefSamus5 жыл бұрын
Lol he was like "Devon would know about straps..." thinking back on their 2015 match xD
@thanostitan.infinity5 жыл бұрын
@@artificialdopamine6542 What?
@obzen335 жыл бұрын
This is amazing to watch. Thanks to both of you. John is a legend and a great ambassador.
@jabajaba155 жыл бұрын
now imagine the power we are talking about when John was in his prime UNREAL
@WarriorTC045 жыл бұрын
john just has this aura about him that is inviting. will always be the goat)
@wrxrob25895 жыл бұрын
When all’s said and done, you’ll cherish this time you had with a legend like John
@garygwin17415 жыл бұрын
ESPN and Joe Rogan should be ashamed for ignoring the greatest competitor in American Sports History.
@MagnumMuscle10005 жыл бұрын
Scientists need to study how exactly is John so damn strong. It's amazing really.
@JLewis19795 жыл бұрын
Genetics and hard work both on and off the table. He has great tendon attachment points and has been training all his adult life.
@hawaiidispenser5 жыл бұрын
I want to see "Blue" vs "Schoolboy"... or did we see that already somewhere?
@jine71235 жыл бұрын
Blue would win
@numinumful38155 жыл бұрын
schoolboy and his brother are not elite level yet. blue will walk through schoolboy and his brother like butter
@carpediem67235 жыл бұрын
Pardon my ignorance but who is blue?
@darylloth32375 жыл бұрын
@@carpediem6723 Blue is the OP and our gracious host.
@vinicius78925 жыл бұрын
Well.... I bet for the Schoolboy
@TRIIGGAVELLI5 жыл бұрын
John will be a threat on the table till the day he dies.
@2pacEMIN3M5 жыл бұрын
Just casually training with the GOAT, no biggie lol.
@Lunarpollo56225 жыл бұрын
that wheezing laugh is gold 😂😂😂💪
@cem_o75 жыл бұрын
"Where you going buddy"
@Real_LiamOBryan5 жыл бұрын
More, please! Table time with all of the greats would be...great.
@bigal27482 жыл бұрын
Watching this stoned was a great experience.
@pinacolaaadas5 жыл бұрын
I would be honored and humbled as fuck just to grip this mans hand on the table. Good for you man. John isn't just a true legend, but the guy is an awesome human being.
@jaipoh39655 жыл бұрын
I love watching the old guard arm wrestlers. I know John isn't that old. But, watching him beat the new crop is satisfying as an old guy.
@DaveyBoomer5 жыл бұрын
Dayum, pulling with the retired GOAT must have been a humbling experience! All hail The Perfect Storm!
@rileyneufeld70015 жыл бұрын
Has John looked into stem cell injections for his shoulder? They are amazing for promoting healing. Interesting read at the very least.
@paulden31585 жыл бұрын
He's not competing anymore so really no need for it, at least in my opinion
@manicmute94405 жыл бұрын
@@paulden3158 - Just because he's not competing doesn't mean he shouldn't look after his health, especially as he gets older, as these little issues could end up getting worse if they're not fixed.
@TimmyTurner4215 жыл бұрын
I also had rotator cuff and impingement issues in the past. The doc recommended conservative treatment. I fixed it by doing tons of rehab exercises, low intensity, high volume. I strengthened the little rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles and got the blood into the joint to promote the healing. Countless facepulls, Y-T-I's, shoulder prone presses and later I added reverse flys, rowing and floor chest flys. Still took me over a year to rehabilitate and get the stability back into the joint though. It feels pretty much bulletproof now. Everyone is different though his injury might be much worse but rehab should still help
@replaylol12335 жыл бұрын
@@paulden3158 John said in another video that he had problems sleeping he had to roll on bed quite a few times while sleeping because of shoulder pain so yeah even tought hes not competing health is important
@heindattel39195 жыл бұрын
@@TimmyTurner421 happy for you that made it trough it. What is Yti and shoulder prone exercise? Can you explain please or post a link? Thank you
@jakemitchell16715 жыл бұрын
I'm just amazed by this man, Brzenk. As others have pointed out, John has never been a "small" man, but it cannot be argued that he ever achieved anywhere near the mass and physical stature of the vast majority of his competitors. In fact, pics of him from the "Over the Top" era (for ex: forums.t-nation.com/t/alexey-voevoda/171996/2) show that early in his career John didn't resemble any of his contemporaries and certainly not the chemically-enhanced beasts of today. John Brzenk is the living embodiment of several "golden" rules: First, NEVER judge a book by its cover! Secondly, technique beats raw power more often than not. And, finally, competitions are very often won by the person with the biggest heart and the most relentless drive and determination. Brzenk is one of those men whose story can inspire others way beyond the sport of armwrestling. Hey, Kids... Looking for a hero or role model? Got one for ya!
@jacobanderson55085 жыл бұрын
OK blue. How drunk did you get John? Lol jk. I'm loving this.
@haromaster60865 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Really made my day. You lucky guy.
@giovannivattuone2905 жыл бұрын
The GOAT! I would like to buy a t-shirt of Brzenk
@SunnyKahar5 жыл бұрын
i felt so good watching this video that no age can decide who u are and what u r capable of doing
@alex-wv7co5 жыл бұрын
"Where you going buddy ??"
@stitcha1235 жыл бұрын
Lol where’s that from again, I forgot. John vs Devon 2015?
@alex-wv7co5 жыл бұрын
@@stitcha123 john vs todd , december 2014
@snap-off53835 жыл бұрын
Well you visited Arizona, our version of the outback. Welcome to AZ!🌵
@riteshnayak805 жыл бұрын
Wow.......what a moment!!!!! U r really getting inside Ryan 👏👏👍👍👍
@Smood475 жыл бұрын
When John is like 'oh... ok so I'll try a bit' 1:27
@ashleyirwin13205 жыл бұрын
Brzenk is a legend!
@dqreps5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see John back in the mix. Good vid bro! 🖒💪💪
@Aqyubmdgtscg5 жыл бұрын
It's good to see John Brzenk again. I am sure that if he starts training, he will be among the strongest again! It would be even better if John arrived in Russia for training, and then the question about who is the strongest armwrestler of the planet, would be a matter of time. John would make a lot of noise in the heavyweight division!
@TimmyTurner4215 жыл бұрын
It's the G.O.A.T. !!
@TimmyTurner4215 жыл бұрын
@@brianbook3797 Haha yesss! I cannot wait for the next episode of the armhub podcast there's so much to talk about 👍💪
@shable14365 жыл бұрын
John is still super strong, he is the real true original giant slayer.
@paulden31585 жыл бұрын
That's a nice backyard with the pool and everything
@vonkaiser61155 жыл бұрын
Paul Denet lives in an affordable state lol
@brianhacker91943 жыл бұрын
I grew up arm wrestling and have loved it. watching John pulling in his backyard is like seeing God taking a piss in a flower preserve 🤣
@syntholshoulders18422 жыл бұрын
youre BLESSED To touch those hands
@Mode3075 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful house
@doma35545 жыл бұрын
John looks the same as he did when he gripped up with Sylvester Stallone, just with gray hair, ha.
@beepbeepcoyote5 жыл бұрын
A Master Class
@DeusExHomeboy5 жыл бұрын
Cahnce to stop - Chance to stop yeeeeeeeeeeee
@queensidecastle5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, thanks!
@RypienGT5 жыл бұрын
What a way to come down from a win in the bottom 8
@justincentraltexas5 жыл бұрын
Wish i could get my notifications to work right! I would have loved to get a super chat in on your live chat! Hopefully the changes I made will help.. If not im done and going to buy a new phone. Still cant believe we live in a day and age that I can ask a question to the best armwrestler ever and get a live response.. Thats just insane! Cant wait for my turn to bug yall!!
@jacobanderson55085 жыл бұрын
Few beers in. John says I think a storms coming... Ryan says idk. Looks pretty nice out. No blue...its coming right now. The perfect storm. Poor John can't throw that shoulder at all these days. If he could, he'd still be a force too recon with.
@JustinHancock5 жыл бұрын
Your right is looking good Ryan, I know Johns hand/wrist strength and side pressure is insane.
@torquearmwrestling99035 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff ive dreamed of having the experience of pulling John haha really cool
@markoglibota92775 жыл бұрын
Can you do some video : table time with John showing some tricks and tips, it would be interesting and helpfull
@hanzykrupps2595 жыл бұрын
He was a few miles away from me today. I went to Mesa, Az earlier. 😳 Too bad I couldn't of met them.
@paragshukla90317 ай бұрын
The wind ❤
@MsDragos865 жыл бұрын
John is a legend
@arthursoto42855 жыл бұрын
Living legend
@PreppinShootinLivin5 жыл бұрын
i knew things were different with and without strap but this video highlights just how much of a different game it is when you are in the strap versus out...almost like it's two different sports. There should almost be 2 different divisions of arm wrestling. Kinda like there are different divisions of powerlifting using gear(belts, sleeves, wraps, etc) or not using gear.
@torjanhuseb30385 жыл бұрын
I tried that strap, and it was terrible...the buckle is pressing into the hand leaving marks.
@artificialdopamine65425 жыл бұрын
Yea and the lil redhead kept putting it on John's side. No damn respect t for the goat.
@Lieutenant_Scrotes5 жыл бұрын
Yeah these new straps are shit, give a huge advantage to specific styles of pulling, far more than the older, thinner strap.
@666tReaper5 жыл бұрын
Drinking beers and having friendly matches while shooting the shit with a legend, what could be better?
@joydeepdeb79405 жыл бұрын
Great
@yidy15 жыл бұрын
How many days after the Bottom8 Tournament did this training take place? Were you still sore?
@ryanbluebowen5 жыл бұрын
48 hours after. And yes...very sore.
@johncornaro21425 жыл бұрын
Ryan looking good with glasses
@deni88145 жыл бұрын
Always a class act.
@maggiecarreza93605 жыл бұрын
Please have sarah backman and john brzenk session
@jackhammer26715 жыл бұрын
Agreed two icons in the sport...to bad these guys weren't just getting into their primes because I think those two guys would put armwrestling in the lime light big time and cause them to get paid the money they deserve.....another thing can you imagine the great matches these guys could have against each other both at their best.
@AsadGeo4 жыл бұрын
John Brzenk IS LEGEND
@biohybrid_3965 жыл бұрын
So John officially retired?
@antonlarter21235 жыл бұрын
Biohybrid _ I thought he came out of retirement???
@enriqueolvera72575 жыл бұрын
gods never retire
@Mad_Martigen5 жыл бұрын
On and off, I'd say.
@FromCouchto5 жыл бұрын
More great content, cheers Ryan 👍🏻
@11metalfan5 жыл бұрын
John is the absolute master of hand/wrist fighting. Aikido shit. Really makes him unbeatable unless you just pile on muscle and try to outpower him. I'd be shocked if anyone could beat him at his weight
@buckybarnes38035 жыл бұрын
I still don't get how Gobby beat you on left at all. Were you just goofing around with him at that point and let him win?
@Remmaster5 жыл бұрын
Ryan does not practice his left , he's a right handed.
@ManuelGutierrez-zb5xm5 жыл бұрын
Phoenix?
@owarmsport11595 жыл бұрын
I've seen a video for you doing squats with Jujimufu and Devon. Please be careful not to do heavy squats or deadlifts out of a sudden if you don't train with these excercises regularly. I know a lot of people who injured them selves doing this ... stay safe bro 💙
@ItsShane795 жыл бұрын
Wait a minute...did you just won a right arm match against John? oO Holy shit, congratz Ryan! :D
@ryanbluebowen5 жыл бұрын
Just training brother. I'm super sore from Evan and John and I just easing into power.
@elykopterskyflight.comrong28985 жыл бұрын
Damn! John still so fucking strong!! No wonder during his prime he can beat dennis.
@oooldude5 жыл бұрын
The Perfect Storm 🌊 aka The Greatest
@SteveNichols7315 жыл бұрын
John Brzenk says around 03:00 that he got a surgery on the shoulder. Does that mean we could see him back in action when he is fully healed?
@user-yb3cm8ox2w5 жыл бұрын
Legend
@TheYavy5 жыл бұрын
He is still so tough for someone who is over 65 yrs old
@andreibuzin45395 жыл бұрын
John told that he was in best condition in 2006-2007 when his age was 42-43 so he has an excellent genetics) Of course it is not an easy deal to beat him even now))
@MelbourneMaster5 жыл бұрын
Eyyy first! Great video good work!
@myrieljosol12495 жыл бұрын
Woaw!the legend john breznk....still strong😁😁😁
@carlb23875 жыл бұрын
Ryan, where do one buy these thick/ wide straps?
@efimkrivov5 жыл бұрын
Маке тнем ои уог оми
@user-ur1hp1kh9b5 жыл бұрын
How old are you, Bowen? How long have you been arm wrestling for?
@ntomnia5855 жыл бұрын
He's 33 and been in the sport for 6 years. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLZzasWIyNKaqIE.html
@Fox8ball.5 жыл бұрын
Just how strong is John these days Ryan
@richardbrown91385 жыл бұрын
That wider strap would be much harder for a woman or a man with a small hand. Stick with the strap that is not as wide and everyone will be happy.