Land Of The Best Stone Lifters? (Basque Country Ep 1) - Strength Unknown

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  • @hughcollard262
    @hughcollard262 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    This series may be the best hidden gem on TH-cam! Martins and Romark you two should have 10million plus subscribers, keep up the incredible content

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Wow, thank you!

    • @DannyDeVitois80
      @DannyDeVitois80 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, unfortunately “hard work” isn’t directly proportional to subscriber count lol…. These guys are awesome…

    • @thefullershomevideos
      @thefullershomevideos ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This series would be even better if the videos were longer! You always leave us wanting more Martins! At least 30 mins 🙏 ❤

    • @kingofthenorth4550
      @kingofthenorth4550 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thefullershomevideos my thought’s actually. I would even say maybe some explosives picture and drone videos just flying over the areas with him talking about things just to give a better insight on the country he’s in. Would be even more awesome!

    • @ciriqui3175
      @ciriqui3175 ปีที่แล้ว

      Esto casi emociona

  • @brianfox340
    @brianfox340 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Dude, THIS is the kind of content the strongman community needs more of. I've heard about their stone prowess, and it's great to see this kind of (very logical) crossover.

    • @kingofthenorth4550
      @kingofthenorth4550 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree. But to be fair trips to different countries is lots of funding so it’s not easy for other strongmen to bring content like this. But yes I wish more would do this but having martins doing this makes it so much more appreciated

  • @ramonsaiz2001
    @ramonsaiz2001 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    As a basque watching this makes me so happy, can´t wait to see more. Thanks for coming here with so much respect and modesty. This is the kind of visibility we need to show the world who we are, your will always be welcomed here, you truly are amazing!!

    • @morganw.2473
      @morganw.2473 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You all may need to carve out a few flat spots for him before he comes back. That, or have some extra folks to help Romark carry him up those hills. 😂
      Seriously though, that's a beautiful area that I hope to visit myself one day.

    • @zekrinealfa1113
      @zekrinealfa1113 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Gora Euskadi my friend. Greetings from Lleida.

    • @betiona1507
      @betiona1507 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kaixo, lo que es increible o tal vez indignante, es que el mejor documental jamas hecho sobre los deportes vascos relacionados con la fuerza haya sido realizado por un extranjero, Rogue. Es decir, los extranjeros y parte del mundo de la fuerza mundial aprecian mas esta tradicion que los propios vascos y sus medios. Te recomiendo ver el documental que hizo Rogue hace unos pocos años sobre este mismo tema.

    • @mp6710
      @mp6710 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The respect and interest they show

    • @Lee-ic2yn
      @Lee-ic2yn ปีที่แล้ว

      Never heard of the place but it's very interesting

  • @spacepope4440
    @spacepope4440 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Basque fella here. Its nice to see you enjoying our traditional sports. It’s a beautiful video, made with lots of respect and genuine admiration. Thank you for this, Martins.

  • @inigolauzirika268
    @inigolauzirika268 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Man, as Basque I feel so happy and so proud. I can’t say nothing but thank you for the respect, dignity and touch you’ve showed during the video. Thank you very much! ❤

  • @lifeliver0505
    @lifeliver0505 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I have a degree in geography and am a huge nerd for strength history. These videos are everything I could ever ask for! Thanks for another great video Martins and Romark

    • @MartinsLicis
      @MartinsLicis  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad you like them!

    • @XxXx-sc3xu
      @XxXx-sc3xu ปีที่แล้ว

      that's like saying you got an A in physics... lol

  • @Nelarsen
    @Nelarsen ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Martins, you're one of the best characters to come out of strongman in the past many decades. I love what you bring to the sport :)

    • @reviewsvoiceontube
      @reviewsvoiceontube ปีที่แล้ว

      So true. There is a great admiration for strength and the culture of displaying it...wonderful documentaries by the likeable strongman ambassador

  • @user-mu5ny1ks6t
    @user-mu5ny1ks6t ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I love that you seek out traditional strongman styles and bring them to this format. It is a pleasure to see how previous generations have done things and I love learning new things about our ancestors.

  • @AitorNuñezBerisa
    @AitorNuñezBerisa ปีที่แล้ว +22

    As a basque, I can´t be more thankful you made this video.

  • @juliomalmsteen7151
    @juliomalmsteen7151 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    As a basque this makes me proud of my land, what an amazing video Martins💪

    • @marivsMR
      @marivsMR ปีที่แล้ว

      Si ese es tu apellido suenas más a holandés o algo así que a vasco

    • @juliomalmsteen7151
      @juliomalmsteen7151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marivsMR ez da nere abizena potrooo jajajajaja

    • @Davidmesva
      @Davidmesva ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@juliomalmsteen7151 From Yngwie Malmsteen? Is our proud father XD.
      To everyone:
      There's more common García, Martínez, or Ramirez than Urkullu or Ibarretxe in Euskadi.
      Like in Catalonia not everyone is Pujol or Mas or in Galicia mmm, mmmm, Rajoy, or Fraga...

    • @juliomalmsteen7151
      @juliomalmsteen7151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Davidmesva yess from Yngwie Malmsteen, one of the greatest guitar players

  • @bliblivion
    @bliblivion ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love your strength unknown serie, thank you for bringing atention to all those strenght practitioners.

  • @andresbuitron7261
    @andresbuitron7261 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Netflix should be sponsoring this, I’d watch this all day!

  • @bomberston12
    @bomberston12 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The explanation of the "HARRIJASOTZAILE" term is:
    Harri=Stone
    Jaso=Pick up
    Tzaile=The one who
    Amazing series! Love it!

  • @chromedruidess2546
    @chromedruidess2546 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I only found your channel last month but you are now my favourite strongman and I can't wait for more of this series. BTW the hair is looking glorious and majestic :D

  • @suspe18
    @suspe18 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a Basque seeing Martin amazed by a our culture just make me so honored, happy and proud us, Euskaldunak. Beatiful videos and series, it makes me feel goose bumps all the time.

  • @juaniriartemerino
    @juaniriartemerino ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching someone that i admire walking trough the same streets as i do fills me up with happines and motivation. Great video and hopemthis isnt the only time you pass by!

  • @AlejandroMeraB
    @AlejandroMeraB ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Congrats man it was unexpected, the production of your content is getting better and better.

  • @edwatson4997
    @edwatson4997 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good work. Excellent quality . And some great camera work showing some beautiful scenery.

  • @readmycomment3157
    @readmycomment3157 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Whats amazing is that these guys have been doing it for centuries, with no steroids, pure farm built muscle

  • @ianfleming446
    @ianfleming446 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I loved this! I'm glad you are travelling and experiencing these unique strength cultures. Mad props to Romark for an excellent job editing!

  • @danzoeee
    @danzoeee ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely amazing, deserve millions of views this series!

  • @oilbeefhookedd6185
    @oilbeefhookedd6185 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This should be a netflix mini series

  • @Budsport_TV
    @Budsport_TV ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how Martins stays humble. He is always getting more excited to meet these little known local legends then they are to meet the WSM!

  • @unashamedly1776
    @unashamedly1776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got to visit Basque country for a few weeks when I was 17; it’s such a wonderful area with so much culture. I hope to back someday

  • @GREENPOPPERS
    @GREENPOPPERS ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome been waiting for this 🔥🔥🔥

  • @MeptieGoEsTop
    @MeptieGoEsTop 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Netflix would destroy it. Its fantastic how it is and the people from basque are wonderfull. Much love from germany.

  • @lakedaimoninc.3320
    @lakedaimoninc.3320 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Martins has already conquered everything in strongman. Now it's the time for a career in travel documentary. Great stuff guys!

  • @tximino_baztanga
    @tximino_baztanga ปีที่แล้ว +10

    - Map at the beggining was the Basque Country Autonommus Region, not the Basque region as a whole (Euskal Herria)
    - The Basque Country was conquered by the Romans, but it did resist the visigoths
    Amazing video btw

    • @pipas666THC
      @pipas666THC ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mostly they allied with the romans, as they formed an auxiliar cohors called the Cohors II Hispanorum Vasconum which served in Germania, Britania and Mauritania, as the roman historian Tacito wrote.

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great video. I can watch this all day.
    You should do a world wide documentary of
    all the extreme sports and competitions you could find.

  • @AlejoViloria
    @AlejoViloria ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so good. The level of care and attention to detail is insane. Can't wait to see this full series.

  • @ridush14
    @ridush14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Between the actual content, the production, and the voice Martins and Romark give this video, this is an absolutely top shelf Video series. Love to see it continue and want to see it continue to grow. Enjoy your year off and your adventures Martins!

  • @demetriuscooksey7147
    @demetriuscooksey7147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The love and respect you hold for the people and their traditions is truly admirable. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.

  • @jeremiasj-kk2yk
    @jeremiasj-kk2yk ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is extraordinary sport culture history well documented well edited and martins you are excellent Narrator i am really Enjoyed the most important thing to me is you Recognized people what they do at their prime and you Give them Respect what they deserve that's awesome Martines you are people's cham God bless your heart and your family 👪 👪 much Love and respect!

  • @morganw.2473
    @morganw.2473 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolute top notch work, guys! So far you've done it justice, and I can't wait to see the next episode!

  • @cosmicbilly
    @cosmicbilly ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Basque makes some of the best axes in the world.
    Their axe competitions are crazy!
    They are badass forsure.
    The way they swing those heavy racing axes looks so effortless.
    Anyone who has swung an axe, let alone a racing axe, knows how hard it is.
    And they make it look easy!

  • @thomasgreen1557
    @thomasgreen1557 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    4:18 One of the most impressive feats of strength I have seen recently. Different type strength right there

    • @morganw.2473
      @morganw.2473 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's another big part of getting attention/eyes on these traditional feats/records. Hopefully, it gets them some renewed interest and we start seeing some guys start chasing these records, or someone like Rogue brings them to a future comp.

    • @JHMninja89
      @JHMninja89 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally Inaki Perurena getting some world recognition

  • @Argenour1
    @Argenour1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The heart that is put into this and the production quality is just captivating. Very well done and I can't wait for the next episode.

  • @zydelthenovelty
    @zydelthenovelty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So happy you guys got to experience this. Thank you for sharing

  • @HighMaintenancePS
    @HighMaintenancePS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome Martins! This is my favourite strength video ever. Super excited to see you perform with these amazing guys.

  • @ferryvantichelen6521
    @ferryvantichelen6521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video, love the history lesson and the voice over. I'll actually be close to Bilbao in a few weeks time, looking forward to it even more now!!

  • @wifflebat14
    @wifflebat14 ปีที่แล้ว

    13:30 your excitement was so palpable I genuinely teared up. To be witnessing and participating in the origins of your sport must have been a truly special experience.

  • @captainjackass77
    @captainjackass77 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anyone who cares about strength should watch this series. Can't wait for the next one.

  • @ChiarOscuri
    @ChiarOscuri ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing work Martins & Romark, love to see you in basque country

  • @adamrockwell2653
    @adamrockwell2653 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome to see this after hearing you talk about it at The Training Hall! Can't wait to see the rest!

  • @hjhs5922
    @hjhs5922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This series is such brilliant quality. How do you guys only have 200K subscribers?! One of the most underrated channels out there!

  • @eltrain8694
    @eltrain8694 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this fellas. Been really looking forward to this. Cheers, gentlemen! MARTINS!!!

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great series of videos!

  • @DanielCho1997
    @DanielCho1997 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This needs to be a Netflix show

  • @romanpetrov5339
    @romanpetrov5339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing experience you have had Martins, I too am a great admirer of the "Laventadores" and my dream is to visit them one day and try to lift those stones. Greate story. Thank you.

  • @BasementBrandon
    @BasementBrandon ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to this series

  • @valadezjose47
    @valadezjose47 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love these videos!!! Fav channel by far and i usually look at car stuff

  • @ragebows8490
    @ragebows8490 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Romark killed this filming and editing! This is so well done!

  • @thepastrecedes1635
    @thepastrecedes1635 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a work of art

  • @EDtheIslander
    @EDtheIslander ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is such an awesome production. Being part basque I appreciate Everything you expose is one hundred percent accurate. Euskal indarra 💪💪💪

  • @konyecstrength4life
    @konyecstrength4life ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely Epic! So interesting learning about different cultures & origins of unique strength sports. There is so much to see & learn.

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The quality of these is better than most tv documentaries. I can’t wait to see further episodes.

  • @nicolastanner9134
    @nicolastanner9134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was eye opening! Please continue with this series

  • @zydelthenovelty
    @zydelthenovelty ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely amazing production. Props to Romark

  • @hle619
    @hle619 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep these up! I am loving the content and looking forward to more! Need more travel shows about different stuff out there!

  • @Lechemilktea
    @Lechemilktea ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3rd time watching this today.
    Keep up the work boys!!! Team wreck it

  • @gammon1183
    @gammon1183 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The basque series is just beautiful. , what incredible people ❤

  • @Skargar
    @Skargar ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful series! Martins is the right person to take on the challenges, because no matter how easy he makes things look he always stays humble.

  • @rpg.strength
    @rpg.strength ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The quality of your content is amazing! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and thank you Romark for your talent 💪

  • @DSRE535
    @DSRE535 ปีที่แล้ว

    The quality of your TH-cam channel is incredible seriously I look forward to these trips that you make to different parts of Europe and all over the world it’s really incredible and thank you for bringing it to us! Go Martins!!!

  • @pedrouribarrena8796
    @pedrouribarrena8796 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from Bilbao, as a basque I feel grateful for this kind of videos where our culture is shown to the rest of the world and specially for the respect and the good vibes you showed. Keep it up guys! Im really looking foward to seeing the next episode

  • @spikeyspike79
    @spikeyspike79 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A masterpiece, thank you both for bringing these amazing people and places!!!🤩

  • @samuelgaspar4742
    @samuelgaspar4742 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is incredible! I am portuguese and i didn't knew this sport. Thanks to you ad this series i discovered traditional strongman "near" where i live that otherwise i wouldn't have discovered!

  • @dylanpritchard4981
    @dylanpritchard4981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so incredibly well produced! Absolute class!

  • @bentapio
    @bentapio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an excellent episode of an excellent series. Thanks so much guys and looking forward to more!

  • @mcalpine1986
    @mcalpine1986 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great Episode, the production quality on this series is outstanding. Well done guys 👏

  • @Fantareina
    @Fantareina ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! i'll have to cobble something up to try out that conan's cart karaoke carousel

  • @constantinethomas6204
    @constantinethomas6204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watching this is making me stronger and want to go lift my Rogue rubber atlas stones and push my sled!!! Great production! Romark! Martins!

  • @Scottholiday13F
    @Scottholiday13F ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad this showed up in my feeds! Hell yea man, i didn’t even know i needed this in my life! So thank you and looking forward to more content

  • @issalga
    @issalga ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Much love from Bilbao! Hope you enjoyed good food around here ♥

  • @Candles333
    @Candles333 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, loved it, can we have more, now please. I love the grass routes stuff and seeing how many strong humans there are out there.

  • @r2dadizubz
    @r2dadizubz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yo I'm not even mad this was a teaser 😂
    Pure art 💚

  • @thanktheuniverse9438
    @thanktheuniverse9438 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I think Martins should pay a visit to West Cumbria in England. We still have traditional stone lifting for training events, but there will be an official stone lifting tournament later in the year using slate stones carved from Honister Slate Mine near Keswick...

  • @FatHulkRideEbike
    @FatHulkRideEbike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating, I can't wait until the next episode!

  • @fatmunch6318
    @fatmunch6318 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back to basque these are the best vids Martins puts out

  • @havaneseday
    @havaneseday ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible idea Martins and Romark!! Will be following along as I have been throughout the years. Go Team Go!!!

  • @bryanobee1730
    @bryanobee1730 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I found this series this is amazing

  • @aspratt267
    @aspratt267 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super interesting video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @Micheldied
    @Micheldied ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't think this gets said enough; Romark, your production is incredible.

  • @JClebelge
    @JClebelge ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome material, and so much respect , that it makes me cry and facinate

  • @jcoterhals
    @jcoterhals ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great series! You meet people with respect and curiosity and that shows in the finished product. Thanks for this, guys.

  • @xlsliceu
    @xlsliceu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like I am going to love this series

  • @skude3
    @skude3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are so good, the quality is just a step above and the content is very interesting

  • @rodrigocasarez1810
    @rodrigocasarez1810 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool video thanks for being a strength sports ambassador and sharing the beautiful history and locations around the world!

  • @RhysticTutor13
    @RhysticTutor13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, I use to watch your channel years ago, this is incredible, very good content

  • @TIWofficial
    @TIWofficial ปีที่แล้ว +2

    cant wait for the next one !

  • @fencingrocks3
    @fencingrocks3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay that was amazing! Can't wait for the next one.

  • @nicholasjones1713
    @nicholasjones1713 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lot of your videos have great production value, but this is on a while other level. This is on par with or better than travel shows on regular TV. Amazing work.

  • @left4d1
    @left4d1 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i heard you were doing this series I got excited and first episode is already awesome!!

  • @jordanbourque5829
    @jordanbourque5829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an awesome video, I love what you guys are doing to spread all feats of strengths from around the world!

  • @Alex76Galex
    @Alex76Galex ปีที่แล้ว

    Another piece of art by this amazing channel. Just wow.

  • @tofuscramblegames5165
    @tofuscramblegames5165 ปีที่แล้ว

    This series is incredible. Thank you so much Martins.

  • @Sobersunrise
    @Sobersunrise ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this video! Excited for the next episode!❤

  • @jon649
    @jon649 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome series, It's going to be great, release the next episode soon pls.

  • @Kennnny77
    @Kennnny77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. this series is amazing. The old strongman/woman culture is so inspiring. The odd implements are gritty and look fun for a challenge. Thank you and your team Marrtins! You are putting out real quality stuff here so thank you for this and lifting my spirits!

  • @AniruddhaStrength
    @AniruddhaStrength ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this 🙏😊