yummy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=479ktMtA&feature=player_embedded Stumbled across this interesting documentary on YouTube. Pulling John. An Arm Wrestling Documentary. It follows two contenders to the championship title, Travis Bagent and Alexey Voyevoda, on their way to beat arm wrestling legend John Brzenk. It has some pretty crazy training footage. The forces these guys bones and tendons have to withstand are just mind boggling . No wonder why this is a common injury. Check out the Static Holds Or how Alexey bangs out partial open grip one arm chin ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Got that movie. I've made a few non-AW friends sit down and watch it with me but they all seem to think it's a really good documentary in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviper42 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Just so you know, Russians are notorious for making fake "intimidation" videos for their athletes. Alexey was probably not actually pulling against three guys with ropes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 They got me too with that. I was surprised today when I tried pulling Jarrod with 2 arms and we were about even. There is no way that Alexey could actually hold off 3 guys' bodyweight with one arm. Although he is impressive, being able to static hold one of his guys in a curl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yummy Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Just so you know, Russians are notorious for making fake "intimidation" videos for their athletes. Alexey was probably not actually pulling against three guys with ropes. Ahh that makes sense I mean what he was doing looks pretty inhuman lol. I know arm wrestlers are ridiculously strong but there is only so much tendon/bone can take in that position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 The movie is also on Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveFingerViceGrip Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Very cool documentary, just watched the whole thing despite not being particularly into arm wrestling. I had never heard of John Brzenk I had no idea there was someone so dominant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 They got me too with that. I was surprised today when I tried pulling Jarrod with 2 arms and we were about even. There is no way that Alexey could actually hold off 3 guys' bodyweight with one arm. Although he is impressive, being able to static hold one of his guys in a curl. I take this back. Jarrod can destroy me with 2 arms from almost any position. I still do doubt that Alexey could hold three guys though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meador Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Jarrod who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Jarrod who? My comments were toward David (thewalrus) because he used to train me in AW with Jarrod Leuvett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meador Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I realize the comment was for him. I was curious to which Jarrod is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meador Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Are you new to the area or arm wrestling ? Because I've been training with Jarrod off and on for over four years and never met you. Just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Are you new to the area or arm wrestling ? Because I've been training with Jarrod off and on for over four years and never met you. Just curious I've only been AW since last november or so. I just moved to Austin too, so I guess both of those are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 The movie is also on Netflix. Can someone clarify if the Youtube link is to a pirated version? Just want to make sure we're not participating in that. I wasn't sure if Scott was pointing out that you'd normally have to pay to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meador Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Cool.I'll be there in the next few weeks. Hopefully its still on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Cool.I'll be there in the next few weeks. Hopefully its still on Sunday. This saturday at 2, there'll be a bunch of people at practice from the houston or dallas area. Usually it's still on Sunday, but it does change time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviper42 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 This saturday at 2, there'll be a bunch of people at practice from the houston or dallas area. Usually it's still on Sunday, but it does change time to time. I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Voevoda making a comeback? Edited July 18, 2012 by G-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 This saturday at 2, there'll be a bunch of people at practice from the houston or dallas area. Usually it's still on Sunday, but it does change time to time. I'll be there. Great man, be looking forward to seeing you again. Jarrod is always wondering when you'll be coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yummy Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Voevoda making a comeback? Voevoda making a comeback? Wow nice find He just won the world championships in two-man bobsleigh last year so be surprising to leave a sport he is #1 in right now that is more mainstream. Though it would be really cool he is one of the most gifted athletes ever in arm wrestling in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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