Paul Anderson's Silver Dollar Squat: The Strongest Man in History (Season 1) | History

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  • @HISTORY
    @HISTORY  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1045

    Tune in to new episodes of "The Strongest Man in History" Wednesdays at 10/9c!

    • @dm9817587
      @dm9817587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is such good viewing

    • @terminator565
      @terminator565 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video is 6 hour ago but your comment is 1 day ago wtf @HISTORY

    • @93NissanAltima
      @93NissanAltima 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Russell Cohn Have you watched the show? Each episodes focuses on a specific person in history that took on strength challenges

    • @irvings3353
      @irvings3353 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should have Mariouz pudzanowski in this show

    • @tonybarfridge4369
      @tonybarfridge4369 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      HISTORY get unedited episodes in the usual places not youtube

  • @rheelaurenbaldonado6841
    @rheelaurenbaldonado6841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3436

    “You dont have to prove anything man”
    “Yeah but i have to prove it to me”
    Best line ive heard all day

    • @americanbsavage689
      @americanbsavage689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And a straight fact

    • @xristosthetheorist9602
      @xristosthetheorist9602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Nick is 51 at this point so he knows the weights aren't gonna get lighter the more he gets older.. So he pushes himself to accomplish these things.. And that's good motivation really

    • @XXLRebel
      @XXLRebel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's the only reason I lift. I gotta prove to me I can overcome certain weights. I don't care what others think about how much I lift.

  • @hithere2546
    @hithere2546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10136

    'dont try this at home'
    Like i have 720 pounds of coins laying around.

    • @MartinSerna95
      @MartinSerna95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Hahahahah

    • @debtanudutta8791
      @debtanudutta8791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Lol

    • @therealamerican99.76
      @therealamerican99.76 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yup

    • @damos6207
      @damos6207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      Best check down the side of the sofa

    • @ivenstorm
      @ivenstorm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      There was a story a few years ago of a guy who saved every single penny since he was in high school. At age 63ish he went to the bank with 2 dump trucks full of pennies and paid off his 25,000 dollar student loan debt.

  • @idhabangahan1214
    @idhabangahan1214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4973

    Nick is an absolute beast! 50 years and still lifting like a monster.

    • @bdegrds
      @bdegrds 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @Tiramisu #1P4PGOAT media have really hyped that myth. In reality it is extremely rare that a death has been conclusively linked to steroid abuse.

    • @frankb5728
      @frankb5728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@bdegrds Abuse is the key word here. I really doubt any of these guys abuse steroids, there's plenty of example of people who abuse them. I still laugh at a moment in a rich piana video where he was answering emails from lifters who were using gear and the person writing the email was using more than rich himself. The fact that they are illegal outside of their prescribed usage doesn't help with the lack of information... not that in this day and age the information isn't readily available but people always think that more is more.

    • @nicolopez663
      @nicolopez663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pretty sure they also do blood checks like every month

    • @waylander751
      @waylander751 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Agreed and Nick proud of ya bro for making the lift.

    • @lunanarda
      @lunanarda 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's true

  • @hellomynameisEJ
    @hellomynameisEJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3096

    Dude literally the biggest motivation I’ve ever had is him saying “I Want It” 🔥🔥🔥

    • @melsoro7311
      @melsoro7311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Usually when you hear "I want it" from a gym bro it means he's gonna half rep 135

    • @ac21cody8
      @ac21cody8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I really want to like this comment but I want it to stay at 420 likes

    • @Gungho73
      @Gungho73 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Exactly!
      And he made it look easy the second time.

    • @melsoro7311
      @melsoro7311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Madwrestler 145 hmmnnn what does gym prices have to do with that?

    • @koreaface
      @koreaface 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @CRAWL did you not know you can buy experienced lifters??? ArE YoU StUpId???

  • @Doaxrocks
    @Doaxrocks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5499

    This show is just
    Eddie and oburst’s rivalry
    Them trying to kill nick
    Them trying to flex how strong Brian is

    • @dustinsanders2379
      @dustinsanders2379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +322

      Brian shaw is an absolute beast

    • @juaneduardocg2382
      @juaneduardocg2382 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      Lmao
      Brian's mobility is awesome lmao

    • @theraven5850
      @theraven5850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +271

      Brian Shaw's like a mutant though. Like, he probably has both the Hercules gene AND proportional gigantism which each are super rare. Combine that with his crazy willpower and you have the strongest man on earth.
      I just really hope and pray his heart never gives out on him because heart attacks are common for bigger guys like that. Even more so for athletes like strongmen.

    • @saxonelyaman9212
      @saxonelyaman9212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Doaxrocks gaming that’s just the pecking order that falls into place

    • @rahmcgah5144
      @rahmcgah5144 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Brian hasn't won strongman in a long time. He's good at these but has been outclassed the past couple of years.

  • @jeffschwanke4262
    @jeffschwanke4262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1148

    You can tell the other guys weren’t too sure about Nick going again, but I love how the guys rally around him. Ounce he said “I want it” there was no more conversation just intensity. Awesome

    • @teamrcket5103
      @teamrcket5103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      amazing! best moment on this show by far!

    • @superman10408
      @superman10408 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah Eddie looked not surprised and boosted him

  • @adriandelacruz6629
    @adriandelacruz6629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3229

    The cutest group hug was done by 400 pound men I teared up 😂

    • @lucbergeron5478
      @lucbergeron5478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      Today's Headline: "Group of Hairless Grizzlies do a Group Hug, Locals Tear-Up in Response"

    • @raycurtis
      @raycurtis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      great to think strong men have feelings.

    • @alexgandy2488
      @alexgandy2488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      A 1600 pound hug

    • @adriandelacruz6629
      @adriandelacruz6629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Ik people think they’re mean and stuff but they’re just like us with feelings and a strong spirit

    • @raycurtis
      @raycurtis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @ its all mental and mind over matter. also having strong tendons and ligaments.

  • @Blazinasian21
    @Blazinasian21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2806

    it was the world largest group hug

    • @Jewnas123
      @Jewnas123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      worlds strongest*

    • @davidventura717
      @davidventura717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      wateneaver that’s a world record right?

    • @JD-iu3vi
      @JD-iu3vi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Group shag.

    • @kaenamoose7337
      @kaenamoose7337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I’m surprised they didn’t go through the floor right there, not only was there over 700 on the rack but another 1500lbs of man right there

    • @Blazinasian21
      @Blazinasian21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@davidventura717 i sure hope so :)

  • @grantjohnson952
    @grantjohnson952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1005

    I love how Nick always gets hurt and everyone is all worried about him and he's like "I want to keep going guys"

    • @retrodull8796
      @retrodull8796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I think the show won’t get a second season because of that. Lifting that piano got Nick in a risky situation

    • @gavinbarnum9458
      @gavinbarnum9458 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@retrodull8796 I mean until he gets seriously injured, there is no cause for them not to do a second season. He holds his own in most challenges and when he doesn’t he has 3 of the strongest men to help him get out of trouble fast

    • @MoralesCorner
      @MoralesCorner 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can see none of the guys wanted him to try again. Brian clearly told him he almost hurt himself spotting him on that lift, they werent sure Nick could get it done and they didnt want to risk a silly injury. So at the end of the day Nick proved all of them wrong there.

  • @bobbyhill4118
    @bobbyhill4118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    It’s honestly pretty inspiring to see how driven nick is for his age. Still proving that he’s tough as nails.

    • @MrsLPAmy
      @MrsLPAmy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed. It's great.

  • @coledorillo6685
    @coledorillo6685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2601

    Teacher: I need some big strong boys to help me carry the textbooks
    Me and the boys:

    • @coleling5032
      @coleling5032 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      This deserves more likes lmao

    • @Elo_Hell
      @Elo_Hell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Me and the boys: *GROUP HUG*

    • @bigboi9711
      @bigboi9711 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cole Dorillo lmao

    • @fendertremolo9793
      @fendertremolo9793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You and your butt buddies.

    • @heyoverhere4151
      @heyoverhere4151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you at least get some puss puss afterwards

  • @Broughtolife
    @Broughtolife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1307

    Nick just took me from holding my breath to almost screaming with joy! Good for you, and great support from the guys.

    • @epicnike1337
      @epicnike1337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I swear to god that I stood up and screamed of joy more when nick made it rather than for example footballfans screams when the team they are cheering on scores haha xD

    • @sam-to1mw
      @sam-to1mw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mike Greer ok mr killjoy

    • @fendertremolo9793
      @fendertremolo9793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weird

  • @thomasbobinski4127
    @thomasbobinski4127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3258

    I don't think some of yall understand how incredible it is to be 50 and squat two refrigerators. That's insane level strength.

    • @gaborschnellein7481
      @gaborschnellein7481 5 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      An average fridge is about 120 pounds, he squated around 6 ones not two

    • @glbwoodsbum2567
      @glbwoodsbum2567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Any age for that matter.

    • @ihellman2998
      @ihellman2998 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@gaborschnellein7481 Hello, go to 0:53 and pause then read the text.

    • @Morris.Andrew
      @Morris.Andrew 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@gaborschnellein7481 an average fridge is actually 245 pounds a large fridge being 425 and a medium being 320. It's rare to find a fridge 120 pounds depending on the model. Get your facts straight google user 🤦‍♂️

    • @Morris.Andrew
      @Morris.Andrew 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @MyBorders MyChoice you're quite welcome I can teach you about the standard weight of a barbell.

  • @Phown1337
    @Phown1337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1636

    3:20
    *Nick almost dies
    Brian: i almost hurt myself helping u bro

    • @crazyace88
      @crazyace88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Nick needs to be more mindful of this

    • @pallin2198
      @pallin2198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      😂😂😂it's 3am and I am dying at this comment

    • @Master-rn9ot
      @Master-rn9ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@crazyace88 but isnt that a spotters job? To help the person who's in need or having difficulties?

    • @crazyace88
      @crazyace88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Master-rn9ot yeah but nick knew he couldn't handle that weight.

    • @Master-rn9ot
      @Master-rn9ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@crazyace88 but then he proved himself he can

  • @Starwarsfan422
    @Starwarsfan422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    "I want it."
    That look on Nick's face is everything that a person strives for, that humble yearn in his voice.

  • @nonameavailable6004
    @nonameavailable6004 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2504

    Next challenge :
    'We heard somewhere that thousands of years ago Buddha shoulder pressed mount Everest... We thought to give it a try'

  • @jrozelle9388
    @jrozelle9388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1700

    Legend says every time three 400lb men group hug an angel gets its wings.

    • @alfrededstrom4626
      @alfrededstrom4626 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      J Rozelle ah you watch lucifer i ser

    • @joshuamclean4588
      @joshuamclean4588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      J Rozelle what about 4?

    • @Hymn645
      @Hymn645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Joshua McLean a god is born

    • @notelvir771
      @notelvir771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@joshuamclean4588 i think nick weighs about 290 to 350lbs maybe idk

    • @Mister008Gaming
      @Mister008Gaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      chicken tree
      Brian- 445
      Robert- 398
      Eddie- 361
      Nick- 320

  • @95TurboSol
    @95TurboSol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    You can tell Nick has a really genuine heart, the dude is legit both in strength and character.

  • @AuGod01
    @AuGod01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    That pleading tone when Nick said, "I have to prove it to me" broke me. I love these guys.

  • @leonestello
    @leonestello 5 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    4:39 Nick really did get emotional 🤘 The love there at the end was stronger than any strongman feat they've ever done 🤜🤛

    • @milosilic23
      @milosilic23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Strongmen are an incredible group of people. All four of these dudes look super chill, and like you could easily have a beer with them.

    • @colinmackay92
      @colinmackay92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@milosilic23 Oberst literally has a show on his youtube where he has a beer with his guests and talks lol. It's awesome.

    • @peasipanamoa7595
      @peasipanamoa7595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You said it best buddy 💪🏾🙌🏾🤙🏾

  • @MrProfessorLightyear
    @MrProfessorLightyear 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1725

    All the power in this video is charging my phone

    • @petitpanierdosier
      @petitpanierdosier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      MrProfessorLightyear omg best comment ever Nice one buzz

    • @Nutric835
      @Nutric835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha

    • @declansmith1692
      @declansmith1692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MrProfessorLightyear 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @lowkeylife7898
      @lowkeylife7898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i’ve never laughed so hard

    • @eddielopez6731
      @eddielopez6731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even in 2021 u got peeps doubled over cuz of how hard we be laughing 😂

  • @noble2311
    @noble2311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    I love how in the other episodes they joke around and have fun, but this episode they’re so serious. Shows how dedicated these guys are and that they don’t mess around. And then we he started to cry and they group hugged, I teared up!

    • @slovak4life1991
      @slovak4life1991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Noble you gotta watch the episode where Eddie names Nick an Honorary Hall. Nick’s reaction is one of the most wholesome things I’ve ever seen.

    • @OmgDeadForRealz-Channel-Watch
      @OmgDeadForRealz-Channel-Watch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Serious because he could have seriously injured himself, folded himself in half or died. They know failing a lift like that is nothing to joke about.

    • @Maskoliar
      @Maskoliar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slovak4life1991 What episode is this?

    • @slovak4life1991
      @slovak4life1991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maskoliar this one is the first episode. The one I’m talking about is the 2nd episode.

    • @frozennumb69
      @frozennumb69 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slovak4life1991 can you link it I have literally been looking for it because I want to see him get called a hall lol

  • @ETAisNOW-wn8wx
    @ETAisNOW-wn8wx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +766

    This is the best show History channel has ever done.

    • @hotgamerbabe3574
      @hotgamerbabe3574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I gotta agree

    • @jayantsharma2267
      @jayantsharma2267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Best show for strong man fans,
      They do have other series which are equally good but on different topics

    • @AnimeKingZs
      @AnimeKingZs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Idk man, Vikings was a good serious drama show.

    • @SwadianKnight101
      @SwadianKnight101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love all these sarcastic replies

    • @noahjones3955
      @noahjones3955 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      E.T.A. is NOW forged in fire is pretty good

  • @intermediateshredder366
    @intermediateshredder366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The ending is one of the most wholesome clips on TH-cam. Just four of the world's strongest men hugging it out.

  • @southsportsoutdoors7522
    @southsportsoutdoors7522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    3:40. Eddie saying “alright buddy.” You can tell he genuinely cares for Nick. And the hug. Nick was nearly in tears. So was I. Great group of friends.

  • @robertwilliamsonsbathrooma1034
    @robertwilliamsonsbathrooma1034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    "I got to prove this to me" i teared up

    • @fendertremolo9793
      @fendertremolo9793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      🏳️‍🌈

    • @Lacotemale
      @Lacotemale 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too bro. Didn't expect this to hit me that hard.

    • @saniydel
      @saniydel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and i was never alone. i felt that one too

    • @716FIT
      @716FIT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro this was more powerful than most ppl want to give credit for . .this is inspiring on so many levels . . became a Brian shaw fan after all of this.

  • @urielgarcia8625
    @urielgarcia8625 5 ปีที่แล้ว +695

    When Brian is normal he's a friendly giant but when he gets ready to do a workout he becomes a terrifying beast

    • @lukedecker4184
      @lukedecker4184 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      at 3:22 when he said "And honestly I almost hurt myself trying to pick that up off of you", just the way he said it was so intense, like either you have this or you don't, and if I get hurt trying to save you, that is not okay. That was intense.

    • @majicMix911
      @majicMix911 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He does that to put his mind into the right place before a giant lift.

    • @justintyme4690
      @justintyme4690 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh that's because He isn't human

    • @fendertremolo9793
      @fendertremolo9793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Terrifying why? He's slow and clumsy. If you have minimal boxing experience, you could box circles around him.

    • @justintyme4690
      @justintyme4690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@fendertremolo9793 calm down Tyson

  • @erk2581
    @erk2581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    Nick Best is seriously the most impressive of the whole group. Doing that at his age is incredible.

    • @abrahamk9085
      @abrahamk9085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Eric Nowak it’s insane

    • @teds4983
      @teds4983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He came up WAY quicker as well

    • @AV-wn7xz
      @AV-wn7xz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He got some good balance the second attempt

  • @aawaaxweqe6979
    @aawaaxweqe6979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    they are big for sure
    but they fluffy inside 100%
    and i really like it about them

  • @teamrcket5103
    @teamrcket5103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    "I WANT IT!" - Nick the Best 2019 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

  • @TheDarioIso
    @TheDarioIso 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2665

    "You don't have anything to prove man."
    "...I gotta prove it to me"
    Phrase of a true champion!
    EDIT: Holy f.. i didn't expect this many likes.. *look mom i made it*

    • @majicMix911
      @majicMix911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Yup, I have followed Nick for years. He is a fantastic dude, and can still hold his own in that group.

    • @mrshah2043
      @mrshah2043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Robert just shrugged a shoulder when Nick said that to him. I was loling

    • @fendertremolo9793
      @fendertremolo9793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What an ego maniac. Obviously he knew people would see it.

    • @JNinthemix
      @JNinthemix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Honestly that quote inspired me

    • @dimaisatree
      @dimaisatree 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dario Sorić You ruined a good comment with that edit.

  • @alextl97
    @alextl97 5 ปีที่แล้ว +762

    Well Nick is probably the strongest 50+ year old in the world.

    • @chrism45
      @chrism45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      They have a masters strongman contest and he did win so technically he is or was at that time

    • @bp51082
      @bp51082 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He's super impressive, but from what I've seen Magnus ver magnusson could still give him a run for his money

    • @Poincare2024
      @Poincare2024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      what about mark felix?

    • @Mister008Gaming
      @Mister008Gaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Alex .T *Mark Felix has entered the chat*

    • @jasongenova1741
      @jasongenova1741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mark felix

  • @quitcappin4322
    @quitcappin4322 5 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Love these guys. everyone of them, so humble and genuinely nice people.

    • @Randomastrophysicist
      @Randomastrophysicist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Eddie is not humble😂

    • @privateparker5698
      @privateparker5698 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Randomastrophysicist just about to say that. But I'm sure if I was him I would do the same.

    • @rmmva
      @rmmva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Eddie has "The Beast" tattooed on his biceps lmao so humble

    • @michaelbim-merle4752
      @michaelbim-merle4752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I think Eddie is just overly competitive, you can tell he is a great guy when it counts'

    • @uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug6386
      @uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug6386 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Randomastrophysicist He isn´t always a dork. He really has a good side to.

  • @potetew4510
    @potetew4510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    I can feel my testosterone levels shooting through the roof watching these videos

  • @littleoffthetop3055
    @littleoffthetop3055 5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    “I was shaking the whole time,Trying to stay stable was very hard” squats it like it was a warmup

  • @trytojustify
    @trytojustify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    whew that second try from nick was crazy. The up part looked so ez in comparison

    • @1H_C1
      @1H_C1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      he did look again @Mosley Shoahs

    • @WetPig
      @WetPig 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @Mosley Shoahs sometimes if you haven't warmed up well that happens. I almost failed my 3rd rep on my 1st set today, yet my 2nd set I did 5 reps.

    • @jaypaige7550
      @jaypaige7550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Mosley Shoahs I thought that too, his butt was abit high. still good stuff

    • @WetPig
      @WetPig 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Mosley Shoahs Can you point out where in my reply I pointed out he broke parallel??? I was referring to not being properly warmed up. His first attempt was a complete failure and even if he was above parallel he probably would have failed - too shaky.

    • @jaypaige7550
      @jaypaige7550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@naturalunnatural lol.. no ones "hating" , if you ever powerlift before you would know....

  • @AlwaysTiredII
    @AlwaysTiredII 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I almost skipped this video but I'm glad I didn't, Nick and that group hug was worth it.

  • @brockseal1468
    @brockseal1468 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Oml he was crying!! That is the single most manly man I’ve ever seen. I almost cried just watching it 😂

  • @bleh2959
    @bleh2959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Nick is such...a man....and you can tell he's sensitive with words like "but I got to prove it to me😔😔and I want it"

  • @MrBigTAnderson
    @MrBigTAnderson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    I am crippled, my nerves are fried due to a rapid deficiency, when I go the gym it isn't Eddie or Brian that I look toward, its Nick. Now I am up to a 500 bench (well 450 now I havent maxed out since pandemic) but still working the weights getting better, Nick is legit.

    • @Hyperfoxeye
      @Hyperfoxeye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Crippled as in in a wheelchair? Thats really impressive youve reached that strength, i hope i reach that one daym

    • @MrBigTAnderson
      @MrBigTAnderson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Hyperfoxeye not wheelchair completely but i have lost half my nerve function. and need to walk with a cane. I only use a wheelchair when my legs are on the fritz from muscle spasms or fibromylgic pain or something like that.

    • @gauravrathi8675
      @gauravrathi8675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@MrBigTAnderson STRONGMEN LEVEL RESPECT BRUHH!!

    • @Itchyboy_
      @Itchyboy_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      500 pound bench as a cripple? Why havent i heard of u before? U have to be lying

    • @MrBigTAnderson
      @MrBigTAnderson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Itchyboy_ Nah being 400 it really isnt that much, and with pandemic it most likely has gone down, gyms are closed up but still PB is 500. My disability though is nerve damage throughout the body. If you got a gym nearby me I would love to come by and see how long it takes for me to top my old pb, should be fun :D

  • @getsmygoatbyrachelhowell5941
    @getsmygoatbyrachelhowell5941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nick! You are my hero! You said the most beautiful words I've ever heard. " I want it." You didnt give up and you achieved your goal, because you said in you heart, " I want it. "
    You have given me the courage and the strength to wake up every day and look at the goals I have in my life and say, " I want it too! " thank you!

  • @jesteravrgjoe2888
    @jesteravrgjoe2888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    If you have never lifted heavy. You can’t imagine how hard this is. These guys are warriors.

    • @baroneb5043
      @baroneb5043 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jester Avrgjoe & u know right

    • @RSMegaMillions
      @RSMegaMillions 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@baroneb5043 right

    • @alexandrurosu1251
      @alexandrurosu1251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No I don't think I ever lifted as much as he did...

    • @jstoli996c4s
      @jstoli996c4s 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can’t imagine even trying to squat one third that weight with such wobbly setup!

    • @Handeee805
      @Handeee805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @AConsoleWidowmaker weight is relative, so he may have lifted just as heavy

  • @dylans7742
    @dylans7742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I don't' know what was shaking more, that bar or my lower lip when Nick beasted that lift.

  • @TheBurn65
    @TheBurn65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I absolutely love nick. You can see his love for lifting and every time he completes a lift you can see him almost getting emotional, because it’s like he’s proud of himself and the fact he’s still capable of this.

  • @coltonboyd788
    @coltonboyd788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    4 giant teddy bears group hugging is adorable 😭😭

  • @louiedz3698
    @louiedz3698 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Huge respect to nick! To comeback and do it , at again 50 is insane

    • @AV-wn7xz
      @AV-wn7xz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah he's 55 and squatted 720lbs? What a beast!

  • @0ptixs
    @0ptixs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +480

    The second lift by nick looked so easy coming up, makes you realize this lift wasn’t hard because of the weight exactly, but because it’s so unbalanced

    • @rxonmymind8362
      @rxonmymind8362 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      True. As you get older balance is usually going out the door. He has PLENTY if strength.
      That's why at 50 when you are in the roof of a house you ask yourself "What am I doing up here". Not that you can't be just shouldn't be. My grandfather fell off a roof broke his back because of balance. Some things are a young man's area.

    • @Z28Gaming
      @Z28Gaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      The biggest difference was that he didn’t walk back on the second lift. They made him stay in place and get a good foot position. So yes, it was about balancing for sure.

    • @Mylada
      @Mylada 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup. All those guys can squat 720 with a stiff squat bar easy.

    • @cinalob
      @cinalob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      strong dude but he only went like half way down if we wanna be precise. yea yea i know he can lift more than me and i'll never be able to come even close.

    • @jakehanson216
      @jakehanson216 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah those dudes can squat 720 for quite a few reps in standard Olympic weights

  • @deejaydfc
    @deejaydfc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I'm 44. Nick Best is an inspiration to me and my health in later years. 👍

    • @TRIIGGAVELLI
      @TRIIGGAVELLI 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      44 is nothing, I know guys that are in the their 60s that can out lift any 20 something.

    • @wakwak7511
      @wakwak7511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Frankieare no one cares

    • @TRIIGGAVELLI
      @TRIIGGAVELLI 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@wakwak7511 You did enough to respond.

    • @Ashes2Ashes02
      @Ashes2Ashes02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TRIIGGAVELLI I don't think ANYONE cares brah.

    • @adoniskakoullis8566
      @adoniskakoullis8566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TRIIGGAVELLI I care

  • @freebooterluckless
    @freebooterluckless 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Something I think is really incredible is how genuine and kind these strong men are. When their friend failed to squat the weight it wasn’t “oh man you are so weak!” It was “you don’t have anything to prove”

  • @organicdog5648
    @organicdog5648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    "But i have to prove it to me".....i need that type of mentality when I lift 💀 Mad respect to these dudes

  • @michalisgeorgiou9039
    @michalisgeorgiou9039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    I was never into strongmen staff, but after this series I've watched like 3 Arnold classics and 2 The Strongest Man in the World competitions!! Gj history channel. p.s. dont f this up

    • @debtanudutta8791
      @debtanudutta8791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@aj1218 Yes. Underrated. Yet we get to see probably the supreme level of human performance there. What an irony!

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@aj1218 It's the greatest sport that is underrated ....

    • @BurtonHohman
      @BurtonHohman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice man! I love watching this stuff

    • @happyradish1894
      @happyradish1894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Their own TH-cam channels can be pretty entertaining. I like Brian's during the filming of this show and Worlds strongest man. Eddie's fat loss challenge videos are decent too. And there's a Joe Rogan Experience podcast on here with Robert Oberst that I really enjoyed.

    • @Ale-mv3gr
      @Ale-mv3gr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They will ruin it by claiming they habe evidence these men have alien DNA.

  • @Frostshokula
    @Frostshokula 5 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    Listen to the hype difference between 2:28 and 3:49.
    True mates. 💪🏻

    • @Mark-hr6uu
      @Mark-hr6uu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I noticed that as well.

    • @Perf401
      @Perf401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LET'S GO

  • @masonmichael2103
    @masonmichael2103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nick Best is easily the most passionate out of all of them, the guy literally tears up. It’s so awesome to see him showing his true emotion and passion for what he does.

    • @jasont7814
      @jasont7814 ปีที่แล้ว

      Old dudes cry over everything.

  • @willknutson3550
    @willknutson3550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Eddie does squat: “boom!”
    Eddie does deadlift: “boom!”
    Eddie opens pickle jar: “boooooommmmm!”

    • @walidnoori5811
      @walidnoori5811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      when it comes to shoulder, legs and deadlift no one come close to Eddie, he is monster.

  • @cameron6783
    @cameron6783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The respect these guys have for each other is incredible. I hope to have a friendship one day like these guys have.

  • @mnmnmnmnmnmnmnmnmmmmmmmmmm230
    @mnmnmnmnmnmnmnmnmmmmmmmmmm230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nicks ‘I want it’ was chilling and inspiring

  • @Black_Jesus3005
    @Black_Jesus3005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Nick is a freaking animal! Love all these guys!

  • @randehmarsh40689
    @randehmarsh40689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    4:45 Im being serious when I say this is one of the most wholesome things I have ever seen

  • @ericmarshall2795
    @ericmarshall2795 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can see the genuine love these guys have for each other despite the competition. Big props to Nick! Way to go big man 💪🏻

  • @umevelvets
    @umevelvets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the support they have for one another and the concern for one another’s safety is strangely wholesome

  • @lorddeathspit1124
    @lorddeathspit1124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like how quickly they go from rivals ripping on each other the genuinely caring friends. They were really concerned for nick on that second attempt.

  • @TheNarutoUzumaki07
    @TheNarutoUzumaki07 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how their group hug included the bar

  • @yessssirr5884
    @yessssirr5884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The way hé said STEP UP... Really got a chill down my spine...

  • @joelcrow
    @joelcrow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brian is such an awesome friend to point out how hard Nick is working to keep up with these guys. He is STRONGER for doing these things. Well done uncle Nick!

  • @johnpanning4133
    @johnpanning4133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That group hug was the manliest thing I've ever seen

  • @CapraObscura
    @CapraObscura 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nick really is an inspiration. Always a reminder not to give up.

  • @warangalbadshah1188
    @warangalbadshah1188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Awwww that was a heartwarming moment at the end😍😍😍

  • @ollei8838
    @ollei8838 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Nick is 55, you did good man. you DID GOOD.

    • @wileecoyote5749
      @wileecoyote5749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      85

    • @mrgaudy1954
      @mrgaudy1954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@wileecoyote5749 He'd actually been dead for 20 years when they filmed this

  • @ninepuchar1
    @ninepuchar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:30, that quote and the reaction and respect from other guys' face says it all. Pure Respect!

  • @marcus_gns
    @marcus_gns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That must be the world record for strength and cuteness in a single video!
    That group hug made me sentimental! Nick THE Best!

  • @myopinonz
    @myopinonz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    When all 4 of them hugged I was worried the floor was going to cave in, that's 1,465lbs in one 4ft circle
    Edit * plus the 720lbs in coins right next to them!

    • @danacoleman4007
      @danacoleman4007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's a really good point. Maybe they were on ground level.

    • @puncheroschupotle
      @puncheroschupotle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      holy foundation

    • @rollie.876
      @rollie.876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plus the weight of the squat rack too !

  • @EricDoesFitness
    @EricDoesFitness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got straight up emotional watching the “I want it” moment. Love this show

  • @holidayarmadillo8653
    @holidayarmadillo8653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This one was special to watch, especially Nick refusing to quit. 💯

  • @harryholden795
    @harryholden795 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how supportive these guys are to each other

  • @joshuacampos4817
    @joshuacampos4817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Manliest part of the video 4:38. That tugged at the heart.
    God Bless.

  • @saltier1976
    @saltier1976 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That group hug probably exerted more energy than any group hug in history.

  • @notelvir771
    @notelvir771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ialmost teard yp when nick was about to cry but they gave him a huge hug

  • @30DRAKE2
    @30DRAKE2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Imagine getting a group hug by the worlds strongest men.

  • @marutinandan182
    @marutinandan182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These guys are so great, I love seeing how much they support each other it is quite refreshing these days. I'd like to buy them a beer and hang out

  • @jaweedhkhan786
    @jaweedhkhan786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    True friends came together when in need. They show the ultimate friendship bond

  • @roycesato4129
    @roycesato4129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That was also the worlds warmest group hug. Imagine that much body heat

  • @NemeanLion-
    @NemeanLion- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is absolutely insane Paul Anderson did this squat in the 1950’s and trained with makeshift farm equipment. He was so far ahead of his time it’s unbelievable.

  • @Andrew-vt2wq
    @Andrew-vt2wq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nick is such a good guy

  • @brendanhotchkiss4860
    @brendanhotchkiss4860 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys seem like the nicest and most encouraging people ever

  • @TheZeroMonroe
    @TheZeroMonroe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the support these guys give to each other

  • @bronzen316
    @bronzen316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    4:42
    When the beast do the most cutest thing

  • @RandomObed
    @RandomObed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I imagine all of them doing a group hug, and slowly start levitating

  • @brian5148
    @brian5148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    720 lbs with it being that unbalanced is very impressive. A little off could definitely have some injuries

  • @craigyjustine
    @craigyjustine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nick's just earned my total respect, man. That guy is just pure heart.

  • @sandoncrowder7839
    @sandoncrowder7839 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s so cool to see how these guys are around each other, just the nicest four guys you could ever hope to meet

  • @MadMotoInc
    @MadMotoInc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is a great show. 🤘🏽😎

  • @Trashcankicker.
    @Trashcankicker. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm not crying .. there's chalk in my eyes hehehe

  • @jacobszymczak9323
    @jacobszymczak9323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like that for this show they don't just calculate the weight and use normal weights, they actually try to recreate the original lift. Like this one, the barrel lift and the carousel one. It's a lot of work to make it "accurate" and is (unfortunately) surprising to see from History channel today.

  • @angelarias3395
    @angelarias3395 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brian encouraging him at the end saying how it’s amazing that he’s starting to be at an old age and is still able to hang with the young pros is awesome

  • @aneeshyalgi7245
    @aneeshyalgi7245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "yea but I gotta prove it to me". Words of pure inspiration. No man gives up! 👍

  • @345Los
    @345Los 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    No doubt you need to have crazy crazy strength to do this but if you have a negative thinking process and tell your yourself you can’t most likely you won’t be able to. Your mental process has a big thing to do with it.

  • @jeffloewen1560
    @jeffloewen1560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everything Brian does with weight looks easy crazy strength and power

  • @DanielRodriguez-nj5ji
    @DanielRodriguez-nj5ji 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the bond the friendship and support you all have towards each other!

  • @RolandDelCielo
    @RolandDelCielo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys are living legends ..... true sportsmanship in times when they face each other and the goal is to WIN .......mad respect to all of them
    Hopefully history channel will release this series on DVD or blue-ray , I want to have a copy of it