Denis Cyplenov is arguably the strongest arm wrestler that has ever lived. He was a champion in the sport of arm wrestling for decades and was also a strongman competitor.
Here is a quick rundown of the career of arm wrestling’s strongest athlete in Denis Cyplenkov. Detailing his arm wrestling career, as well as his strongman career, and recent health problems.
The Early Life of Denis Cyplenkov
Denis Cyplenkov was born in the Ukraine, but he always identified as a Russian citizen. Throughout his career in athletics, Cyplenkov would always represent Russia.
As a kid, Denis was alway noticeably strong with great genetics. These gifts would motivate Cyplenkov to pursue a career in strength sports.
During his teen years, he would begin his training and become inhumanly strong.
Denis Cyplenkov’s Powerlifting and Strongman Career
Before Denis Cyplenkov got into arm wrestling, he was quite accomplished in the world of powerlifting and strongman. The first strength sport that Cyplenkov would get into was powerlifting.
He would participate in various regional meets throughout Ukraine and Russia. Even setting world records along the way.
His career highs in the main lifts…
