Who Is The Best Armwrestler In The World? It Is Him.
Devon Larratt, the Canadian-born Special Forces veteran is the truest champion of the table. It is not just his record, his technique, his strength, or his insane forearms, but his magnanimous attitude and showmanship that has brought millions of followers to the sport. His devotion to the craft, and his athleticism, are the sole reason armwrestling has reached international acclaim.
Who Exactly Is This Incredible Armwrestler?
Larratt is massive at 6’5″ and 285 lbs. His beginnings in armwrestling started with his grandmother who claimed she was one of the strongest armwrestlers in Alberta, Canada. He went on to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Special Forces Operator, became a Master Corporal in Canadian Special Operations Forces Commands, and was subsequently deployed to Afghanistan 7 times. He was wounded while in action, and after returning home, decided to devote all of his time to the craze of armwrestling.
Now, at 48 years old, Devon Larratt has forever cemented himself as the best armwrestler of all time. He is the Michael Jordan of armwrestling.
What Is His Technique?
Devon Larratt doesn’t have one sole-armwrestling technique he employs in a match. However, he does use a strong mixture of rising strength and the hook. He has worked for literal decades perfecting his cupping strength for the hooking aspect of his complex movement.
What makes Devon Larratt different is his endurance and strength combo: If you do not manage to pin him within the first 5-10 seconds of a match, there is a 95% chance he is going to beat you. That is what he trains for 24/7, 365.
This unique strategy allows him to tire his opponents quickly, and with gas still left in the tank, pull them in for a pin. His hybrid, endurance armwrestling technique birthed from the pumpkin training method has rightfully earned him the nickname “No Limits.
Will He Always Be The Greatest Armwrestler There Ever Was?
Yes. Devon Larratt single-handedly (armed-ly) grew the sport from a niche following to international acclaim. From his appearance, training style, strength, and trash-talk, Devon is truly one-of-a-kind.
Will there be stronger armwrestlers than him? Certainly, there are a handful who have bested him who are competing right now! Will anyone ever have the same gregarious persona? Nope.