First Annual Arm Wrestling Tournament Comes to Idaho Falls

Club Apple and Yellowstone Arms host competitive event with cash prizes for winners

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Club Apple and Yellowstone Arms are hosting their first-ever annual arm wrestling tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21, at noon in Idaho Falls. The competition will feature weight classes for men, women, and youth, with cash prizes for the winners of each class. Several arm wrestling champions are expected to attend the event, which is open to the public with a $30 participation fee per event, per arm.

Why it matters

Arm wrestling tournaments provide a unique opportunity for local athletes to showcase their strength and compete for cash prizes. This event aims to bring together the arm wrestling community in Idaho Falls and surrounding areas, promoting physical fitness and friendly competition.

The details

The tournament will be held at Club Apple, located at 2030 Jennie Lee Drive in Idaho Falls. Participants will be asked to attend a weigh-in on Friday, Feb. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at 10 a.m. on Saturday to determine their weight class. The weight classes include Men's (under 40) Pro & Novice Left & Right Arm, Men's Masters Age 40+ Left & Right Arm, Ladies Left & Right Arm, and Kids Age Classes 18 & Under Left & Right Arm. The winners of each weight class will receive cash prizes, ranging from $20 for the youth winner to $50 for the pro winner.

  • The arm wrestling tournament will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at noon.
  • Participants must attend a weigh-in on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The players

Club Apple

A local fitness club in Idaho Falls, Idaho, hosting the first-ever annual arm wrestling tournament.

Yellowstone Arms

A local business in Idaho Falls, Idaho, co-hosting the arm wrestling tournament with Club Apple.

Shane Palmer

A 17-year-old international and national arm wrestling champion from Sugar City, Idaho, who will be in attendance at the tournament.

Kevin Buetts

A local arm wrestling champion from Chubbuck, Idaho, and a master top-ranked champion, who will be in attendance at the tournament.

Kody Merritt

A Utah super heavyweight arm wrestling champion, who will be in attendance at the tournament.

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What’s next

The winners of each weight class will be announced at the end of the tournament on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

This arm wrestling tournament provides a unique opportunity for local athletes to showcase their strength and compete for cash prizes in a friendly and competitive environment. The event aims to bring together the arm wrestling community in Idaho Falls and surrounding areas, promoting physical fitness and sportsmanship.