JRE 2510 · June 5, 2026
Devon Larratt
Who is Devon Larratt?
Devon Larratt is a professional arm wrestler and veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most strategic competitors in the history of the sport.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Devon's transition from the Canadian Armed Forces to professional arm wrestling
- 02The deep technicality and physics involved in high level arm wrestling
- 03Mental warfare and psychological strategies used to break opponents
- 04The current landscape of the professional arm wrestling circuit
- 05Training methods for developing extreme tendon and ligament strength
- 06The unique discipline required to compete at the world class level
- ▶Military background and early discipline0:12:00
- ▶The physics of the top roll and hook0:35:00
- ▶Mental strategies for breaking an opponent1:05:00
- ▶Tendon strength vs muscle mass1:30:00
- ▶The future of professional arm wrestling2:10:00
The Show
Devon Larratt is a absolute beast and it is about time he hit the pod. This conversation is a deep dive into the world of arm wrestling, which most people think is just a bar game at a pub but is actually a high stakes game of human chess. Devon breaks down how he uses his background in the military and his obsession with leverage to dismantle opponents. It is wild to hear how much physics and geometry go into a single match. He talks about the difference between raw strength and technical precision, explaining how he can beat guys who are significantly stronger than him just by manipulating the angle of the wrist.
They get into the psychological side of the sport too. Devon has a level of confidence that borders on trolling, and he explains how he uses that to get inside an opponent's head. It is not just about the muscle; it is about making the other guy doubt his own strength. He discusses the grind of the professional circuit and the sheer amount of specialized training required to ensure your tendons do not just snap under the pressure.
Joe is naturally fascinated by the biomechanics of it all. The conversation flows from the grit of military service to the pinpoint precision of professional athletics. It is a great reminder that even in a sport as simple as pushing a hand down, there is an incredible amount of depth and mastery involved. Devon is a fascinating character who treats his body like a laboratory and the table like a battlefield. If you think arm wrestling is boring, this episode will completely change your mind.
Best Quotes
“Arm wrestling is basically human chess with a high risk of injury.”
— Devon Larratt
From the JRE 2510 conversation with Devon Larratt.
“Strength is a baseline, but leverage is the actual weapon.”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2510 conversation with Devon Larratt.
“You have to break their spirit before you break their grip.”
— Devon Larratt
From the JRE 2510 conversation with Devon Larratt.
“My time in the military taught me a level of discipline that translated perfectly to the table.”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2510 conversation with Devon Larratt.
“The goal isn't just to win, it is to dominate the position completely.”
— Devon Larratt
From the JRE 2510 conversation with Devon Larratt.
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