Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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Andrey Smaev is an absolute physical anomaly, but can those massive joints survive the violent forces of arm wrestling?

In this video, I break down the anatomy of elite strength vs. the unique, high-torque risks of arm wrestling. We’re looking at his training, his muscle-to-tendon ratio, and the catastrophic injuries that often sideline massive lifters in this sport. Does he have the structural integrity to be an arm wrestling legend, or is he one slip away from a career-ending snap?

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Why "gym strong" often fails in high-torque combat sports
The biomechanics behind common arm wrestling "snaps"
A surgeon’s take on Smaev’s structural risks vs. rewards

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