I agree, ermes is so strong and he retained that middle weight versatility and flexibility on the table, he can switch lanes very fast unlike the other super heavy guys
I can feel MMTs excitement to be back training and it's making me feel it too. I like that he's gonna lift every other day instead of every day. That rest day should give more healing to everything.
Kev the Sports Psychologist (and life long strength athlete). Great work Michael, two things Champ, your weights off the floor are heavy, heavy, heavy and you know all the numbers. I think you could get more motivation/strength through more feedback data. The height you lift for some of your exercises and the time you can hold some of the exercises and both, for some of the exercises could easily be set up, and monitored. This would give you additional dimensions to your data collection and PB's inbetween, weight increases.....trust me, it will have benefits you cannot predict. Hope that helps, stay strong. Kev, England.
Hi mike i like to see you train with some fundamental exercises not only become strong in your way but also in the fundamentals of armwrestling I know at your level is difficult but i think is what you need to make a real improvement in the center, starting position such as grip,fingers,inside pronation,toproll and shoulder feeling strong in the right places
Michael. At some point, if you ever get a bit of space, please consider writing a fitness book outlining all of the ways you are able to achieve the physique you have. For guys, especially over 40, like me - I would buy it in an instant. Part of it could be arm wrestling devoted but mainly just for fitness goals. Outline diet, supplements, sleep, calories, cardio + more. It would also bring new people to the sport who will be inspired by all you're accomplishing at 40+. I don't think anyone else has done one like that in the sport. Best wishes brother
I became a huge fan of team Monster during the Genadi match. Devon sent me here. Good luck vs Ermes ole buddy. And treat that woman good you will never have a bigger fan.
You're always working so hard.... How often do you let yourself fully rest and recover? Not suggesting anything only asking. Do you ever just take a few days off and eat what your body craves till you feel close to 100%?
Who woulda thought ten years ago that MMT was going to be the good guy with all of North America in his corner? This has been a heck of an evolution both as a puller and a personality. I'm pumped beyond words for this man; and to see this version of him in a match with Ermes. Not many arm wrestling PPV's warrant a watch party in my book; I think this one will though. Best wishes on this journey from a brother in Christ!
Listen,I hope this man all the success in the world,I dont care what anyone says,he works hard as shit and whether he can calm the italian storm or not,this guy has my respect,listen this is lifetime dedication being witnessed plus extra motivation,you got this,beat them champ,BEAT THEM.
Keep pushing MMT people are questioning how long can you keep breaking your own records. These people dont understand the power of Jesus Christ and that thru him nothing is impossible.
This is gonna be a great fight. Two classy, super strong competitors with awesome fight IQ and crazy grit. I'm still in awe with how Mike overcomes challenges. It's one thing to have belief, but it's useless without faith, which this man never lacked. God bless Peace be upon you!
Don't forget that the Genadi that we saw 2 weeks ago is not even near a peaked Ermes. I'm not saying that Michael has no chance against Ermes, but Ermes is for sure the favourite.
@eddie0Fll I'm a huge Ermes fan, but Mike's been ranked the underdog in his last few matches, though the results give me the feeling he's using that "status" as extra fuel for his wins
We got a freakin’ Monsta on the Loose people!!!! I love how u gave the glory all to the good Lord when u won against Genaldi. I absolutely am in ur corner MMT! Love u brother!
The pronation engaged back pressure is certainly a useful exercise. I think the reason why MMT's gets criticized is how low he lets his hand drop. Which is much lower then in an actual match. Is it possible that changing the angle of the pully or lowering the weight to keep the hand higher through the motion would be more useful?
@MonsterMichaelTodd Yep. No chance of even a 1% improvement on what you are already doing. And 0% chance any question from a random in the comments should even be considered.
@@Neilpickpocketgood that you saw that yourself, it becomes comical when guys try to give tips and dont understand the levels , but you atleast showed you understood why it would be idiotic to change something just from a comment instead of trusting in what he is doing. Good self awareness that is seldom seen online in the comment section mate :)
Do you do daily high rep karate belt riser and pronation with lightweight or bands for coordination/speed/circulation? That is one thing I see Devon doing that I don’t see in your videos to consider. Good luck against Ermes! I saw you might be a guest at Alamo TN tournament on November 23.
Can't wait to see you beat Ermes. Much respect to him but I don't think he can bring enough to the table to beat you. Thank you for repping our Todd name!
I want to say some something plzz listen , if you want to beat ermes than you have to focus on tricep press , hook and strong bicep , if you only use king's move like always then he climbs climbs and press and you loose so you have to something new like devon does and also levan does hook toproll , sidepressure, bicep , table setup. Strong forearm like alizhan , pronation like devon , sidepressure like levan etc so good luck ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
5:43 Please take the time to study the angle your ending up in off your back preasure lift. Your bicep opens, your riser flattens out, your hand is no longer high and knuckles are pointed towards your opponent.. This is the exact position Id expect an armwrestler to not want to be in. I suspect this is why your lift draws some criticism. Ive be really trying to understand it more and its benefits, Im paying very close attention.
I truly dont understand how mike can do such close together preps pharmaceutically...does he not need rest for his liver? Theres no way you can break prs and compete at his level without being extremely enhanced. Biggest guess is a constant healthy trt dose of test year round with orals the last 4 to 6 weeks but still... extremely fascinating!
If you beat levan...you can potentially become the next unstoppable force.....like...look at it stylistically if you beat levan it means the option of beating your hand is impossible....and as usual you are pretty much unfloppable too....things can change rather quickly mmt is coming 😤😤😤
I see comments with ppl still doubting you. You have had three major wins and I guess people don’t realize that you’re a different monster post surgery. I swear if you beat Levan, they will still come up with excuses.😂
Dude, imagine where Ermes would be if he didn't injure himself or Genadi or levans left arm or Denis or or or. Basically I would bet on that one who doesnt injure himself. So maybe you reduce the pancakes and the PR's a bit after the match?
Oh yeah what ever he puts his mind to he will do it .. go all out brother be as fit and Strong as possible... and endurance being crazy strong and having great endurance will drian your opponent till there arm falls off ..or there arm just stops working all together lol or if yor to strong you just pin there arm off lol 😂
I think Ermes could potentially be a tougher challenge than Levan stylistically
Yes
Styles make matches 🤷♂️
In case of Levan it doesn't matter what's your style is but one will always be an underdog before Levan
I agree, ermes is so strong and he retained that middle weight versatility and flexibility on the table, he can switch lanes very fast unlike the other super heavy guys
Not a chance
Monster 2.0 vs Ermes *v12 Italian stallion power GAS* parini
Both r my favourite
I can feel MMTs excitement to be back training and it's making me feel it too. I like that he's gonna lift every other day instead of every day. That rest day should give more healing to everything.
Get that cup as strong as u can
Please don't tear anything
I been wanting to see you pull levan for years
same he is really risking it
real MVP is that stool at 23 seconds
The cat is a character. Cool coat too.
It is weird but also very reassuring to watch this new confident yet humble version of michael we’ve never seen before. Proud of this man
Can’t wait to watch this next section of your mission and destiny! Good luck buddy! 💪💪💪
I have faith in Michael
Well, Ur gonna be bringing the Strongest version of Monster Michael Todd, for the Ermes match! I can't wait. 🙏🏻🔥🧡❤️🔥💪🏼💯
Kev the Sports Psychologist (and life long strength athlete). Great work Michael, two things Champ, your weights off the floor are heavy, heavy, heavy and you know all the numbers. I think you could get more motivation/strength through more feedback data. The height you lift for some of your exercises and the time you can hold some of the exercises and both, for some of the exercises could easily be set up, and monitored. This would give you additional dimensions to your data collection and PB's inbetween, weight increases.....trust me, it will have benefits you cannot predict. Hope that helps, stay strong. Kev, England.
Good job bro!
Hi mike i like to see you train with some fundamental exercises not only become strong in your way but also in the fundamentals of armwrestling
I know at your level is difficult but i think is what you need to make a real improvement
in the center, starting position such as grip,fingers,inside pronation,toproll and shoulder
feeling strong in the right places
Okay 👌
Michael. At some point, if you ever get a bit of space, please consider writing a fitness book outlining all of the ways you are able to achieve the physique you have. For guys, especially over 40, like me - I would buy it in an instant. Part of it could be arm wrestling devoted but mainly just for fitness goals. Outline diet, supplements, sleep, calories, cardio + more. It would also bring new people to the sport who will be inspired by all you're accomplishing at 40+. I don't think anyone else has done one like that in the sport. Best wishes brother
👍💪
Love that kitty in the background!!!
I became a huge fan of team Monster during the Genadi match. Devon sent me here. Good luck vs Ermes ole buddy. And treat that woman good you will never have a bigger fan.
What kind of lift was the cat doing..? It looked like it was max effort for sure 🐱🤣
God bless your journey sir! 🙏
You're always working so hard.... How often do you let yourself fully rest and recover?
Not suggesting anything only asking.
Do you ever just take a few days off and eat what your body craves till you feel close to 100%?
Who woulda thought ten years ago that MMT was going to be the good guy with all of North America in his corner? This has been a heck of an evolution both as a puller and a personality. I'm pumped beyond words for this man; and to see this version of him in a match with Ermes. Not many arm wrestling PPV's warrant a watch party in my book; I think this one will though. Best wishes on this journey from a brother in Christ!
Stay healthy, man❤
Listen,I hope this man all the success in the world,I dont care what anyone says,he works hard as shit and whether he can calm the italian storm or not,this guy has my respect,listen this is lifetime dedication being witnessed plus extra motivation,you got this,beat them champ,BEAT THEM.
Спасибо!
Misha putting in the work!
I hope you make this comeback
Keep pushing MMT people are questioning how long can you keep breaking your own records. These people dont understand the power of Jesus Christ and that thru him nothing is impossible.
Questo match sará la rissa del secolo nel mio mondo 🤗
Come on Champ, it’s your prophecy. I have full confident that you’ll win this match
Please monster Michael Todd, could you make a video giving a tutorial on exactly how to do the pronation lifting
Cool cat 🐈 if anything hurts listen to your body. Rest bud no injury is worth it the set backs way worse then a break. Good luck mike
Monster Michael Todd pulled Ermes whole body with table 2025
The Comeback is Real
This is gonna be a great fight. Two classy, super strong competitors with awesome fight IQ and crazy grit.
I'm still in awe with how Mike overcomes challenges. It's one thing to have belief, but it's useless without faith, which this man never lacked.
God bless
Peace be upon you!
🙏💪
@@MonsterMichaelTodd pure class, Michael. Keep being you!
HORIZONTAL, Michael! 🤌🏻🇮🇹
Get him monster. This is your "chance" to get to the top of the mountain ! God 🙌 bless 🙌
Please dont hurt yourself again
Mike are you training side pressure? It seems most of training is pronation
MMT closes with a Press After the opponents are tired. He Just Needs down pressure
Crazy strong man
It's nice to have u back in armwresling.
Honestly If u can beat Genadi you can beat Ermes to.
And that’s why Mike wanted genadi first. Hes very similar to ermes. Mike also know he needs more time to get stronger.
Don't forget that the Genadi that we saw 2 weeks ago is not even near a peaked Ermes.
I'm not saying that Michael has no chance against Ermes, but Ermes is for sure the favourite.
@@eddie0Fll exactly
@eddie0Fll I'm a huge Ermes fan, but Mike's been ranked the underdog in his last few matches, though the results give me the feeling he's using that "status" as extra fuel for his wins
@@eddie0Fll peak Genadi is significantly stronger than peak ermes
I believe ermes is the favourite he will be too fast and too powerful. but if u win this i will really get excited for the levan match
Love the scripture over the mirror
We got a freakin’ Monsta on the Loose people!!!! I love how u gave the glory all to the good Lord when u won against Genaldi. I absolutely am in ur corner MMT! Love u brother!
Pronation 🐐
Good luck, and make sure you take care of your cardio and health!
Mike, I was curious. Do you do just 1 Rep on every training day of these 3 exercises? Do you warm up?
1 rep, No warm up
You can do it monster ! (Beware endurance).
My endurance will be fine
The holy ghost is in this man
I think you review devon vs ermes match maybe we can find some key points for next battle
There Isn't much. Devon got advantage in the set up and Ermes wrist was weak. So he got split open. That's It.
The pronation engaged back pressure is certainly a useful exercise. I think the reason why MMT's gets criticized is how low he lets his hand drop. Which is much lower then in an actual match. Is it possible that changing the angle of the pully or lowering the weight to keep the hand higher through the motion would be more useful?
This seems to be working just fine
@MonsterMichaelTodd Yep. No chance of even a 1% improvement on what you are already doing. And 0% chance any question from a random in the comments should even be considered.
@@Neilpickpocketgood that you saw that yourself, it becomes comical when guys try to give tips and dont understand the levels , but you atleast showed you understood why it would be idiotic to change something just from a comment instead of trusting in what he is doing. Good self awareness that is seldom seen online in the comment section mate :)
@@DannyHamar Actually I was being sarcastic. It was a reply to the smug dismissive response I got.
Do you do daily high rep karate belt riser and pronation with lightweight or bands for coordination/speed/circulation? That is one thing I see Devon doing that I don’t see in your videos to consider.
Good luck against Ermes!
I saw you might be a guest at Alamo TN tournament on November 23.
I do not & yes I will
God bless you ❤
I wanna see Brian Shaw try some of these lifts. would be interesting to see if he could do them.
Yes it would
@ we need a collab between you and him.
You 2 are like kids at Christmas with a new toy and Michaels new arm is the toy and neither one of you can stop playing with it
Can't wait to see you beat Ermes. Much respect to him but I don't think he can bring enough to the table to beat you. Thank you for repping our Todd name!
The king of king's move
🐐 of kingsmove
LFG MONSTERRRR
Amazing lift but no way you can open Ermes hand... you should focus on the press from the go, then you have good chances to pin him
Nonbelievers
@@MonsterMichaelTodd That was my tip! of course you know better than us what is better... good luck 🙌
Sometimes a break makes ya stronger. 21 days and pow. See what im saying.
Amen brother!💪🏽✝️
Iron tendons what a MONSTER! Ermes is in big probblem!
Love ur vlogz. Mike do u like vodka?
Any tips on TFCC Therapy exercsises? both mine got messed up competing this weekend.
Get as big as you can, reach +145 with a +210lb pronation lift!💪💪
I will for Levan
Ehhhh no chance for the Bambino my fran 👌 🍕🍻
I want to say some something plzz listen , if you want to beat ermes than you have to focus on tricep press , hook and strong bicep , if you only use king's move like always then he climbs climbs and press and you loose so you have to something new like devon does and also levan does hook toproll , sidepressure, bicep , table setup. Strong forearm like alizhan , pronation like devon , sidepressure like levan etc so good luck ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He won’t beat my hand
@@MonsterMichaelTodd lots of love from India 🇮🇳 ❤️ ♥️ 💕 💖 💗 🇮🇳 ❤️ ♥️ 💕 💖 💗 🇮🇳 ❤️
@@MonsterMichaelTodd I pray to God that you win 🏆, but ermes is so strong, only people like devon and levan can beat. Him because of their pronation
Great job Micheal Todd. Excellent lifts
gee golly that audio sure is smelling salts to my ears
Morozov ... He's just a kid with big arms ... They're not real opponents ...
I dislike ur style mmt but no doubt you are a grand armwrestler, I am rooting for both of you sadly so hope the better one wins!
What's with the tiny reps?
So the match is in February? right
5:43 Please take the time to study the angle your ending up in off your back preasure lift. Your bicep opens, your riser flattens out, your hand is no longer high and knuckles are pointed towards your opponent.. This is the exact position Id expect an armwrestler to not want to be in. I suspect this is why your lift draws some criticism. Ive be really trying to understand it more and its benefits, Im paying very close attention.
Watch the first strap ready go against Genadi
@@MonsterMichaelTodd you did well against genady but genady hand and wrist are the weakest in top 10 while ermes hand and wrist are 2nd only to levan
the cat stole the scene
I truly dont understand how mike can do such close together preps pharmaceutically...does he not need rest for his liver? Theres no way you can break prs and compete at his level without being extremely enhanced. Biggest guess is a constant healthy trt dose of test year round with orals the last 4 to 6 weeks but still... extremely fascinating!
If you beat levan...you can potentially become the next unstoppable force.....like...look at it stylistically if you beat levan it means the option of beating your hand is impossible....and as usual you are pretty much unfloppable too....things can change rather quickly mmt is coming 😤😤😤
Will Ermes cup that 200 pounds?
Absolutely NOT
You’re riser lift looks like pronation life
I’m starting in a somewhat supinated position so, that attacks both riser & supination
TODDPIPE
And Ermes will have the jetlag disadvantage
That's a crap load of weight Monster!!
I see comments with ppl still doubting you. You have had three major wins and I guess people don’t realize that you’re a different monster post surgery. I swear if you beat Levan, they will still come up with excuses.😂
how the fuck a guy scary and giant like him smiles more than me, he always looks positive....
Lol the memes 😂 4:56
Mike you need to put a lifter belt when lifting this heavy
Pull with Devon.... 🎉🎉
Let’s go Michael you are unstoppable
Gasparini doesnt possess the ability to stay somewhat intact in all the rounds
So, this should be your biggest upper hand
Devon vs corey LH for #1 NA
pull devon ?!?
Try Jujimufu’s brand of salt. Ahhhhhh
That’s what I use
@@MonsterMichaelToddjeez bro I’ve heard that’s one of the strongest salts out there haha! Like you said, you might just need to make your own
Lets gooo
whats with the tiny range of motion on the bench ?
Keeping the muscles activated & protecting the chest & shoulders from injury as much as possible
@@MonsterMichaelTodd i guess its safe work. Just get those muscles worked without the fear of any broken tissue
lol it is not good for u to use smelling salts that much. Look it up
Dude, imagine where Ermes would be if he didn't injure himself or Genadi or levans left arm or Denis or or or. Basically I would bet on that one who doesnt injure himself. So maybe you reduce the pancakes and the PR's a bit after the match?
You clearly are not paying attention to what is going on! This was to determine where to set my starting lifts for my new programming!
Is corey west your son?
Did you microwave the smelling salts 😂
Shouldn't he go against Jerry first?
Who?
Jerry cadorette@@MonsterMichaelTodd
Oh yeah what ever he puts his mind to he will do it .. go all out brother be as fit and Strong as possible... and endurance being crazy strong and having great endurance will drian your opponent till there arm falls off ..or there arm just stops working all together lol or if yor to strong you just pin there arm off lol 😂
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Bro you drop weights too close to your foot. Please wear construction Boots