Just to clarify a few questions I keep getting: 1. I am natural and proud, but I get the cynicism. I want to show that impressive feats are possible without going the enhanced route. I myself was a byproduct of watching other natural lifters showing it was possible. 2. I enjoy lifting and progressing. I want to hit certain numbers first and then cut down to a certain weight class before competing in powerlifting. I play for the long game and growing takes time. There are other reasons, but that’s the main one. 3. I call myself an elite lifter mainly for the title being the most effective for you to understand the concept. I do have an elite total though too :)
@@cweng I hate to break it to you, but if you think people can't tell you're massive because you have a baggy sweatshirt on, you are really underestimating yourself.
Oh well it's a pretty stupid concept anyway because it's not uncommon for lifters or bodybuilders to also be "nerds". The 2 are not mutually exclusive lol.
@@zyzzzzzz7940 Honestly I find it very difficult as a thing. Colin is big and super strong (stronger than a lot of people who use performance enhancing drugs), he might be crazy genetics, but nowadays a lot of people lie on social media, so I'm not entirely convinced.
a big guy like yourself must've been through his handful of injuries, could you show us how you warm up for these insane compound lifts? love the videos! inspiration!
100% interested to hear your answer to this. I've torn a rotator cuff 4 times, once badly (3 years ago... still haven't recovered). Also have a bicep injury from lifting 4 months ago which won't go away. Surely you've had some injuries?
@@svong8789 sad to hear, hope you recover fast, do you know how to avoid them? I've gotten my share of tendon injuries and I really don't want more of them.
Seeing your videos got me back into lifting. I stopped a few years ago but my totals are not too far off, if not the same as they were when I stopped now that Ive been training 5 months. Can't wait to see what I can achieve after a few years of really trying, and your videos honestly really help keep my focus on the long term. All the best.
Definitely not true. Hypertrophy and strength are not the same things. There are many people bigger than Colin that would fail on that 180kg bench. Seeing someone jacked and instantly thinking he can do a 200kg+ bench will get you wrong most of the time. Also, someone trying not to disappoint a fellow gym member who just failed their PR is not substandard intelligence, it's being friendly.
@@itayraviv2422 Nerd disguise fail. Dude is built. I am 51 years old and have been lifting since I was 15. I'm just saying I have seen many, many men with that massive build. I have never seen anyone bench that much in person. Very impressive.
I just hit 405 on bench and saw people hitting 600 on bench press and i was in awe and got very sad that i didn't reach the advanced level yet . What to do?
if a square meter back walks in the gym i would never think it was a nerd , still i am very amazed with your lifts . keep lifting and thanks for the video greetings from belgium
It's a beautiful thing too watch when people come together in this this type off environment, in this case the gym. Skinny or overweight, young or old. We all have the same goal... Improve ourselves. I Wish everyone all the best and let's make some gains bros!
+engagement, idk what to say i just hear it benefits creators to throw comments in. you're cool and the ai-esque voiceover style that i hate is actually really good for you, plus you're wholesome so :) much love keep slayin'
IDK, all of his content is basically the same thing which is impressing people in commercial gyms. If he posted himself doing that like 3 times a week it may hurt his channel more than help it
@@Justin-dr5uw It's just a documentation of my lifts in an entertaining way. Loads of people upload the same lifting or physique content every single day. I just need to get faster at editing
@@cweng I'm definitely entertained! There are others that do this but you are definitely the most creative. You just need to be careful if uploading too frequently that it doesn't get stale. If engagement drops the algorithm will push it down
Damn that’s crazy you were at IM West, didn’t know you were an alum, spent hours there during my undergrad and grad. Sad I didn’t get a chance to meet you. Keep up the great work
Yes, totally would’ve fooled me with the super wide shoulders. Lol would never know this guy trains. 😂 awesome stuff though! I would never be surprised to see someone built like you push numbers like that though. Lol
Talk about shattering stereotypes! 🤓💪 This video had me hooked from start to finish. It's incredible to see an elite lifter who defies expectations and surprises the entire gym. A true reminder that you can't judge a book by its cover. Kudos to this 'nerd' for showcasing the power of dedication and hard work. 💥🏋♂ #StrengthUnveiled #LiftBeyondLimits
Ive been to the gym for 4 months, Im only benching 70kg/155lbs at the moment (3x8, so could probably max 100? I havent tried, Im a big dude at 105kg/230lbs) but your videos for sure makes me want to get to those insane numbers too! Its actually insane to me that people can lift this much, Id be happy if I got to 120kg lol. Inspiration as hell!!!
I've got similar numbers with 40kg a side I did 7 reps I warm up with 20 a side do 12 reps rest then 30 reps to get the blood flow then 30 a side for 15 reps 35 a side for 12 and as soon as I hit ten reps of 40 I will up it all by 5 kg I also work down once I've hit my max twice I think they call it pyrimid training I would recommend trying it
Wtf, I did 155lbs 10x4 after just 1 month of working out when I was 22. That's not even a young man's physical prime. I was like 195lbs so I was lighter than yall too. Physical prime pumping iron wise is like late 20s early 30s. I considered myself average at best. There were people at my local gym who were definitely on gear and were lifting weights like this dude.
@Prixmlol Stay with it and maybe change your routine around a bit from what you're currently doing as a suggestion? I realise it's a post a few months old so perhaps you have found a better approach since, whatever your current situation good luck, and don't give up!
bro i know you have hundreds if not thousands of comments to go through, but just know everytime you upload im cheesing the entire time, one of the goats !!
Yep probably came as a complete surprise that someone with huge muscles could lift something heavy. Perhaps people who go to a gym are easily surprised.
@@lumen1715 Thing is gear doesn't have to make you look super shredded, hence look at most powerlifters who compete most of them look pretty average but are strong AF and most are using some PED's, can't hate though it is what it is.
It’s like being a gambler and some other gambler start screaming and they all surround that table. Well beside the scream, this is the gym culture. Motivation!
Next video idea should be you go to a commercial gym , and you have a friend spotter, spotting you for 225. He should be athletic enough to stay still on top of the 225 ans your just repping it 4-5 times.
what's really amazing is watching the unity and support of everyone based on a common factor. Race, age, gender and idealism are not a factor. Wish everything was like this.
I'm not American so I don't know what it's like , but you do realize you could have that harmony outside the gym right? You also find unity in shared values and cultural standards and shared political philosophy, colour don't matter to me if you share my values and religion your a brother or a sister! Americans should embrace Islam! It would unify the races and the genders👍☪️💪🫂💞💗
Just to clarify a few questions I keep getting:
1. I am natural and proud, but I get the cynicism. I want to show that impressive feats are possible without going the enhanced route. I myself was a byproduct of watching other natural lifters showing it was possible.
2. I enjoy lifting and progressing. I want to hit certain numbers first and then cut down to a certain weight class before competing in powerlifting. I play for the long game and growing takes time. There are other reasons, but that’s the main one.
3. I call myself an elite lifter mainly for the title being the most effective for you to understand the concept. I do have an elite total though too :)
True inspo and a legend 🙌
That’s crazy. I thought 100% you were juiced
Hes been lifting for 19 years, imagine 19 years of progressive overload!!!
Dang bro, benching 580 at like 220 lbs natural. You should juice to 300 and beat julius to 800.
Your strengh is world class even beyond enhanced guys. Congrats, you inspire me a Lot
When the guy added the 6th plate because he just assumed you had no limits was so funny!
Dude too true
He has no limit like John Haack
@@Raul-wd1jb Like Devon Larratt.
Unbreakable
I’m surprised he didn’t add three more plates
Them: "Hey bro, how much can you bench?"
Him: "225."
Them: "Oh that's heavy!"
Him: "Kilograms"
Still a lot😂
that would be over 500 pounds btw @@Camerabetrapt
Your nerd disguise is a pair of glasses? I guess it worked for Clark Kent 😂 Awesome video as always!
I had baggy clothes, crocs, and lifting gloves too oh well 😂
The crocs are the ultimate showing of gym supremacy.
@@cweng bro you are big even in baggy clothes what are you talking about?
@@cweng I hate to break it to you, but if you think people can't tell you're massive because you have a baggy sweatshirt on, you are really underestimating yourself.
Oh well it's a pretty stupid concept anyway because it's not uncommon for lifters or bodybuilders to also be "nerds". The 2 are not mutually exclusive lol.
There’s no way Anatoly can clean this area.
It's nice to see I'm not the only one with these types of videos on my recommended
😂😂
B-but he has knowledge 🤣
It's big mistakes bro!
😂😂
disguised a nerd with a body people fit in twice.. You sure wouldn't fool me haha
The fucking 6th plate 🤣🤣 homie thought you legit could do anything (you can). Thanks for this motivational vid!!
Actually he benched like 265 Kg one time, so he could have done it.
@@predator5686he says he is natty, do you feel so?
@@zyzzzzzz7940 Honestly I find it very difficult as a thing. Colin is big and super strong (stronger than a lot of people who use performance enhancing drugs), he might be crazy genetics, but nowadays a lot of people lie on social media, so I'm not entirely convinced.
i dont really care whether hes natty. the message he shares is a net positive
@@livingmyjameslifeRN true
"hey can i clean here?" "oh never mind"
anatoly 💀
a big guy like yourself must've been through his handful of injuries, could you show us how you warm up for these insane compound lifts? love the videos! inspiration!
THIS
Stretch 100%
100% interested to hear your answer to this.
I've torn a rotator cuff 4 times, once badly (3 years ago... still haven't recovered).
Also have a bicep injury from lifting 4 months ago which won't go away.
Surely you've had some injuries?
@@svong8789 sad to hear, hope you recover fast, do you know how to avoid them? I've gotten my share of tendon injuries and I really don't want more of them.
@@gamedestroyer3070 i usually stretch between sets for a couple of sec and before. never had an injury
6:30 brutal kill on green shirt guy.
Lol but he got a spud at the end so it's all cool
anatoly be like
Anatoly be like?? What? Don't understand 😮
"As I did an impressive lift back to back" super down to earth
Mf can fool nobody with that build 😂 bro looks like a tamed down Hulk 😂
really good influence for the future generation of gymgoers keep up the good content
if u are that buff and are doing half reps, i am not questioning u and ima jus support you 😂
size makes range of motion more difficult as well (thicker bodyparts/less mobility)
Seeing your videos got me back into lifting. I stopped a few years ago but my totals are not too far off, if not the same as they were when I stopped now that Ive been training 5 months. Can't wait to see what I can achieve after a few years of really trying, and your videos honestly really help keep my focus on the long term. All the best.
What's your total
@@cubecomber9162 365kg
Anatoly walks in to the building …
And walks right out😂
This wasnt a prank. Anyone who looks at this guy and is surprised by his lifting capabilities are substandard intelligence.
Definitely not true. Hypertrophy and strength are not the same things.
There are many people bigger than Colin that would fail on that 180kg bench.
Seeing someone jacked and instantly thinking he can do a 200kg+ bench will get you wrong most of the time.
Also, someone trying not to disappoint a fellow gym member who just failed their PR is not substandard intelligence, it's being friendly.
He looks like a lifter, not a nerd. Check out Anatoly
@@itayraviv2422 Nerd disguise fail. Dude is built. I am 51 years old and have been lifting since I was 15. I'm just saying I have seen many, many men with that massive build. I have never seen anyone bench that much in person. Very impressive.
I just watch this man lift heavy stuff before I go to the gym. He is my pre workout
Ridiculous strength man. Much respect!
Dude, that second prank at the college was HILARIOUS 😂 overall fantastic video--more nerd pranks please!
Colin is such a cool guy. So happy I've subscribed as his videos are just awesome 👌🏾
Killing it! Next thing we know Anatoly will be there asking if he can clean. :P
I just found out about this guy (which is crazy, because he has loads of views) would love to collab double cleaners 😂
@@cweng That would be INSANE! I just found him recently and binged all his videos.
where is anatoly when u need him
I absolute love those positive Vibes in the Gym :)
The last clip literally gave me chills! You are the beast!
Elite lifter disguised as elite lifter.
aNATOLY THE GYM CLEANER STARTED ALL THIS,HES A TRUE POWER LIFTER BUT LEAN,STRONG AND LIGHT.tHIS IS STILL GOOD.
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your videos inspire me to get stronger so much, thanks bro.
Look at the diversity of people all in harmony, recognizing a great feat being accomplished.
"I've been on a bulking fase for 9 years" basically the story of my life😂😂😂
I just hit 405 on bench and saw people hitting 600 on bench press and i was in awe and got very sad that i didn't reach the advanced level yet . What to do?
6:30 dame that green guy who went for a handshake 🥲
He got it
only 9 Long Form Videos uploaded and Got 500k+ Subscribers
if a square meter back walks in the gym i would never think it was a nerd , still i am very amazed with your lifts . keep lifting and thanks for the video greetings from belgium
the gym community is some different bread bro, everyone respects eachother and everyone would spot you at any time.
It's a beautiful thing too watch when people come together in this this type off environment, in this case the gym. Skinny or overweight, young or old. We all have the same goal... Improve ourselves.
I Wish everyone all the best and let's make some gains bros!
I wish you could spell.
I’d love someone to come along and humble this guy
Well not a lot of elite exist out there 😂
Who? Julius maddox?
@@vvoof2601John Haack
This guy is honestly just different gravy
“Excuse me sir, can I clean here” 😂
"I've been in the bulking phase for 9 years"
Thats what I keep telling my wife...
I love gym community man. I met a lot of positive people there
these gym pranks are too good hahaha
I love the random pep talk in the middle of the video.
A 9 year bulk phase?? bro you will have th most legendary cut
When a set is so amazing you start dapping up people around you.
the leg kicking 😂
+engagement, idk what to say i just hear it benefits creators to throw comments in. you're cool and the ai-esque voiceover style that i hate is actually really good for you, plus you're wholesome so :) much love keep slayin'
We need more consistent content bro you would be the king of fitness TH-cam if you just uploaded consistently
IDK, all of his content is basically the same thing which is impressing people in commercial gyms. If he posted himself doing that like 3 times a week it may hurt his channel more than help it
I have to produce, edit, and do everything myself, but I'm trying bro
@@Justin-dr5uw It's just a documentation of my lifts in an entertaining way. Loads of people upload the same lifting or physique content every single day. I just need to get faster at editing
@@cweng I'm definitely entertained! There are others that do this but you are definitely the most creative. You just need to be careful if uploading too frequently that it doesn't get stale. If engagement drops the algorithm will push it down
The one guy who got left hanging 😢……. Hello darkness my ol friend!
“I’ve been in a bulking phase for nine years”
Wow, those lines about the sense of community were really beautiful
You my friend are inspiring to all of us natural lifters! I admire your great strength and the content of your videos!
Damn that’s crazy you were at IM West, didn’t know you were an alum, spent hours there during my undergrad and grad. Sad I didn’t get a chance to meet you. Keep up the great work
Yes, totally would’ve fooled me with the super wide shoulders. Lol would never know this guy trains. 😂 awesome stuff though! I would never be surprised to see someone built like you push numbers like that though. Lol
Talk about shattering stereotypes! 🤓💪 This video had me hooked from start to finish. It's incredible to see an elite lifter who defies expectations and surprises the entire gym. A true reminder that you can't judge a book by its cover. Kudos to this 'nerd' for showcasing the power of dedication and hard work. 💥🏋♂ #StrengthUnveiled #LiftBeyondLimits
6:30 bro in the green was left hanging😢😢😢
bro was going for the handshake while the tanks back was facing to him lol
Brah, 405 are warm up weights at our gym back home in Hawaii. Easy Peasy.
Ive been to the gym for 4 months, Im only benching 70kg/155lbs at the moment (3x8, so could probably max 100? I havent tried, Im a big dude at 105kg/230lbs) but your videos for sure makes me want to get to those insane numbers too! Its actually insane to me that people can lift this much, Id be happy if I got to 120kg lol. Inspiration as hell!!!
I've got similar numbers with 40kg a side I did 7 reps I warm up with 20 a side do 12 reps rest then 30 reps to get the blood flow then 30 a side for 15 reps 35 a side for 12 and as soon as I hit ten reps of 40 I will up it all by 5 kg I also work down once I've hit my max twice I think they call it pyrimid training I would recommend trying it
Wtf, I did 155lbs 10x4 after just 1 month of working out when I was 22. That's not even a young man's physical prime. I was like 195lbs so I was lighter than yall too. Physical prime pumping iron wise is like late 20s early 30s. I considered myself average at best. There were people at my local gym who were definitely on gear and were lifting weights like this dude.
@Prixmlol
Stay with it and maybe change your routine around a bit from what you're currently doing as a suggestion?
I realise it's a post a few months old so perhaps you have found a better approach since, whatever your current situation good luck, and don't give up!
bro i know you have hundreds if not thousands of comments to go through, but just know everytime you upload im cheesing the entire time, one of the goats !!
1:07 gyattttttt
Girl Saluting🫡 at 5:28 is epic!
Hell yeah machine, when you getting to 600?
9 mins from Colin is crazy
That girl at 5:00 is happy finally seeing someone at the gym who can bench press her weight.
Not cool bro. She's there to lose that weight and here you are shaming her for it
If colin weng continues his journey man's about to make his default weight lifts to about 500lbs at this point💀
Fu/$#ng awesome. Such power. At my age, I can barely lift a backpack.
Brooooo I had no idea you were a Spartan. I've lived here my whole life. Go Green!
Love your videos Colin. Really entertaining. You've got some sick strength!
Yep probably came as a complete surprise that someone with huge muscles could lift something heavy. Perhaps people who go to a gym are easily surprised.
Natural 🤓
Idk he seems natural i mean he's not super shredded or super buffed he is super strong tho . I genuinely think he is natural
@@lumen1715 Thing is gear doesn't have to make you look super shredded, hence look at most powerlifters who compete most of them look pretty average but are strong AF and most are using some PED's, can't hate though it is what it is.
@@victorsoto4821 ok what ever he lift weights that's what matter 😐 idc
@@lumen1715 why start an arguement then if you dont care and its just whatever, bruh :D
@@UnStop4ble i didn't agreed that he is not natural tho that's why
u know u made it when people record u instead of themselves
This guy’s moving a silly amount of weight, respect.
Bro narrating from ChatGPT🤣...I respect the hustle man
It’s like being a gambler and some other gambler start screaming and they all surround that table. Well beside the scream, this is the gym culture. Motivation!
Next time Anatoly comes to clean Colin's bench 🗿
Letss goo my new favorite youtuber uploaded
It still blows my mind that this man just out here existing.
Man when you see someone that short and wide just know they're pushing some serious LBS
This would be like the Incredible Hulk wearing a pair of glasses and trying to disguise himself as a nerd
Not many nerds are built like a tank though
The dude is too buffed to pull off these pranks. That is why Anatoly is just too good at this, his strength is incredible for his size.
"Anatoly" is a much bigger surprise to onlookers because he only weighs 171 pounds, which isn't much for 5'11", yet he's incredibly strong.
Five wheels feels like ur pressing a car!! 💪🏾
Next video idea should be you go to a commercial gym , and you have a friend spotter, spotting you for 225. He should be athletic enough to stay still on top of the 225 ans your just repping it 4-5 times.
Makng itnseem like an accident where he falls on top of the 225, but you continue powering through anyways
Bro spamming quotes in between is wholesome ❤
"Bulking phase for 9 years" had me dyin lmao
*anatoly walks by* lifts up bar with 1 hand. "sorry, I am cleaner here. can I clean here?"
what's really amazing is watching the unity and support of everyone based on a common factor. Race, age, gender and idealism are not a factor. Wish everything was like this.
I'm not American so I don't know what it's like , but you do realize you could have that harmony outside the gym right? You also find unity in shared values and cultural standards and shared political philosophy, colour don't matter to me if you share my values and religion your a brother or a sister! Americans should embrace Islam! It would unify the races and the genders👍☪️💪🫂💞💗
These are some of my favorite videos on TH-cam
There is no way that last spotter could have caught that weight. Dangerous
This makes me happy an gives me inspiration to achieve greatness
First: It’s too heavy
Second : Lite Weight baby
I always thought u were on gear. If ur actually natural, massive props to u
Spot was so focused it took him the whole set to notice lol
Yo I could watch this ever day, keep it up bro
Almost a decade of bulking jesussst, actual eternal bulk mode
hey brother i think ive seen you around the north wales / lansdale area man. good to see you grow this big
Dude looks like a tank
"I'm gonna prank everyone"
The guy is bigger than anyone there. Who thought he was a nerd??