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Ah! The legend himself Lu Xiaojun. Learnt so much from him by watching his videos. And the plate lateral raises (called Lu Raises) are truly wonderful. I do them 3 times a week and my shoulders have never been more mobile and healthy
Also a big fan of Lu raises... I love the video where he is demonstrating them with 5 kg and someone asks him if that's the normal weight he uses. He laughs and points to the 15 kg plates and says no, we use the big boy plates. 😂
The genuine interest in unconventional/unconsidered strengths that you show and subsequently create in your audience is truly something you can be proud of. I love seeing the aspects of training people generally don't consider, such as designated moments of peace being just as integral to training as the lifting or technique.
The most inspiring thing I find in this journey is the Tea ceremony Lu Xiaojun uses before training.. it's a time of meditation, it helps the mind focus and be present.. it gives meaning to the whole adventure.. and prepares the body and mind to overcome the hardships ahead.. everyone needs to incorporate a similar daily ritual before training.. whether it is a walk, a talk over the phone with a loved one, some writing on the personal notebook.. or a tea ceremony.. I love it!
Tea Time with Lü is so wholesome! rly moves me almost to tears that Master Lü is there for the Adepts aswell. Utmost respect to you guys, this was really interesting and also moving!
Already annoyed everyone by sending the entire playlist to the series 🤣🫣 but very amazing production value. You guys are actually crafting art and it shall not go unnoticed!
Been following you Martins for a few years now, didnt expect you to be so good not only in sports but also in storytelling. Keep making these videos as long as you can. Greetings from Slovenia.
I just want you to come read me a bedtime story. But seriously your candor in story telling is what makes this series. This is binge worthy of the highest level and thank you for this amazing content!
Honestly this is the best series on TH-cam currently. I never thought I could watch a video of ping pong, but I even had a laugh when he called the balls tiny atlas stones.
I will never get tired of saying it, there´s something incredibly emotional about this series... Thank you so much Martins and team, I really appreciate everything you share with us! Much love from Barcelona!
First time I've seen Lu since the ban. Looks like he's downsized again and not prepping for Paris/4th Olympics unfortunately. This is easily my favorite episode since the visits to JF. Can't wait for the 2 hour episode to be posted. Thanks for everything you do, guys, and amazing documentry
"The true value of his weightlifting achievements doesn't reside in personal fulfillment. His joy stems from the ability to provide for his family to uproot them from their Village Life And to offer them a better existence." To me, that is more admirable than just competing to be the best. It's similar to what NBA MVP Nikola Jokic once said, "Basketball is not the main thing in my life and never will be." It just goes to show there's more important things in life than the glory of sports.
The fact that you are truly sheding light to this cultures and disciplines is a true novelty, plus the humble and Joyful way you guys go around through all this documentaries spread to the viewers making it a Joyful experience. This and the basques are my favorites so far, well done 👍
i've listened to thousands of documentaries produced by the greatest channels and producers . Without a doubt, you are both making world class documentary I'm blown away. Everything is on point. It's a masterpiece
Beyond excited for this one. Lu xiaojun is an absolute legend of the strength world, and seeing you and him together is a dream for fans of strength sports, especially with how well put together and filmed these episodes are. Thank you so much for this amazing content Romark and Martins!
One of the best videos yet!!!! I’m still sad Lu had to take the fall for team China. He’s the goat, and bet would of had another gold medal for the Olympics
Awesome work Martins! Your approach is 100% professional, yet humble and respectful. Your mini documentaries are captivating, entertaining and highly informative!
Amazing video once again. Your narrations mixed with your conversations and genuine reactions make each of these videos a joy to watch. I even got my wife to start watching your videos now. We are strength.
The finger tap to acknowledge tea or to say thank you or enough. From what I was told in Taiwan . It starts with Emperor Qian Long The legion is that Emperor Long used to travel among the citizens in disguise to get a feel of how everyday people were living. One time he went to a restaurant with one of his servants and actually poured his servant a cup of tea (which is unheard of for an Emperor at that time.) The servant had to show he was grateful but didn’t want to do a customary bow since it would blow the Emperor's cover, so he tapped his fingers on the table to show the Emperor that he was grateful. ( the article was borrowed online `- but was the same story i was told
Nothing better then finally see Pantera live for the first time, arrived home and see that you did release another video from this series. One love. thank you
Loving this series and the discovery of the underlying universal language we all speak with our bodies. Just goes to show that there are very similar characters in any culture and there is so much enrichment that can come - even for a guy that climbed some mountains where only one can stand at the summit.
Martins And Romark. This content is of the highest quality and is amazing to watch. It’s like a snowball and every video gets better and better. Can’t wait to see you at Liverpool in November
I loveeeee these series. I learn a lot about the different cultures you encounter. It is so humbling to see how we all love training, and to think open minded. The respect you and your team gives to the people you meet as well is awesome! Makes you a great champion!
damn i was hoping this would have been longer, but Lu XiaoJun is retired so probably didn't get a heavy workout in, definitely finally showing his age.
Ooooh, please do another olympic weightlifting episode!! If you can get in touch with Squat Jerk Journalist, Tian Tao and Shi Zhiyong it would be awesome. They are probably very open to something like this and would love the publicity!
Good series, that guy is so off cycle now, but good to have an interview with a multiple gold medalist, that's a good get, you guys are doing a great job.
Shoutout to 'Tins and Romark, y'all have really done an excellent job at channeling that inquisitive, slightly wistful "Parts Unknown" vibe You can really tell how you have the same approach as Bourdain, you just focus and connect mainly via strength sports instead of food
I'm loving this global strength journey. So much to learn. Thank you for the amazing videos, I can tell you're putting in a lot of time and work into these.
Absolutely incredible videos. Strength Unknown has quickly become one of my favorite travel series of all time. You all would make Anthony Bourdain proud!
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Martins you're incredible. I wish I could afford a shirt. I want to support you so badly. your strength unknown series is so inspiring
You ain't beating Tom and Mitchel hooper
@@adlibconstitution1609 I’ve proven people like you wrong for a long time now.
@@MartinsLicis Tom got 2 wsm you only got 1. You can't even get close to Tom at last year's WSM. Tom's beating you anytime at present.
@@adlibconstitution1609 how many strongest anything's you ever won? dork.
After y’all missed out on Lasha, I’m SOOO glad you got to meet with Lu!!! Love when different masters of strength meet👍💪
We gotta go back and see Lasha! Absolute MUST
@@MartinsLicis yes please!! We all want it as well🙌💪
meeting 2 natty lifters so blessed
@@miketron980 hahahahahahahahaha
@@MartinsLicis hell yeah 💪
Lu Xiaojun is indeed a weightlifting God
This series is so very well produced. Nice job Romark and whoever else is behind the scenes.
Ah! The legend himself Lu Xiaojun. Learnt so much from him by watching his videos. And the plate lateral raises (called Lu Raises) are truly wonderful. I do them 3 times a week and my shoulders have never been more mobile and healthy
So cool! Thank you for the insight.
Also a big fan of Lu raises... I love the video where he is demonstrating them with 5 kg and someone asks him if that's the normal weight he uses. He laughs and points to the 15 kg plates and says no, we use the big boy plates. 😂
@@sandrost4243 lol that was not Lu..
@@sandrost4243 wasn't that liao hui?
Post the 2 hour interview. We as great fans will gladly watch it!!!!!
We will!
@@MartinsLicis ok please thank you! i wanna learn the lu raises
Hey any updates on the full video? @@MartinsLicis
Where can we find the 2 hour interview?
he never released it@@raees118
The genuine interest in unconventional/unconsidered strengths that you show and subsequently create in your audience is truly something you can be proud of. I love seeing the aspects of training people generally don't consider, such as designated moments of peace being just as integral to training as the lifting or technique.
Lu is hands down one of the goats of WL💪💪💪
A blessed day when an Episode of “Strength Unknown” hits the Tube
Absolutely EPIC that you guys got to meet up with Lu!
The most inspiring thing I find in this journey is the Tea ceremony Lu Xiaojun uses before training.. it's a time of meditation, it helps the mind focus and be present.. it gives meaning to the whole adventure.. and prepares the body and mind to overcome the hardships ahead.. everyone needs to incorporate a similar daily ritual before training.. whether it is a walk, a talk over the phone with a loved one, some writing on the personal notebook.. or a tea ceremony..
I love it!
Tea Time with Lü is so wholesome! rly moves me almost to tears that Master Lü is there for the Adepts aswell. Utmost respect to you guys, this was really interesting and also moving!
Thank you! 🙏 we worked hard on that! Tell friends and fam to watch too.
Already annoyed everyone by sending the entire playlist to the series 🤣🫣 but very amazing production value. You guys are actually crafting art and it shall not go unnoticed!
Been following you Martins for a few years now, didnt expect you to be so good not only in sports but also in storytelling. Keep making these videos as long as you can. Greetings from Slovenia.
Hugely appreciate this! Spread the word so we can make more videos 😎
Lu Raises are the truth, dude. They've basically fixed my shoulders.
I just want you to come read me a bedtime story. But seriously your candor in story telling is what makes this series. This is binge worthy of the highest level and thank you for this amazing content!
So much work into it. Doesn’t come naturally. Thank you so much 🥹 Please tell friends and fam to watch too so we can keep doing these!
@@MartinsLicisI was moved to send to my brother. I loved every minute. All were so likable too!
Unbelievable series and so underrated
Dude is the Bruce Lee of weightlifting, the way he incorporates teaching and physical training , builds a community , etc. Inspiring man.
Honestly this is the best series on TH-cam currently. I never thought I could watch a video of ping pong, but I even had a laugh when he called the balls tiny atlas stones.
😆 I’m glad you enjoyed that!
Absolutely love the Borudain vibes. This series has so much potential
Please don't kill yourself while masturbating
Ooohh yes it was familiar but I didn’t know what it was! Man I miss Bourdain but getting this kind of format with weightlifting is really great
Can u elaborate cuz I am a big fan of him
I think he tells ChatGPT to write the script in the style of Bourdain
I will never get tired of saying it, there´s something incredibly emotional about this series... Thank you so much Martins and team, I really appreciate everything you share with us!
Much love from Barcelona!
First time I've seen Lu since the ban. Looks like he's downsized again and not prepping for Paris/4th Olympics unfortunately.
This is easily my favorite episode since the visits to JF. Can't wait for the 2 hour episode to be posted. Thanks for everything you do, guys, and amazing documentry
I think he is done, no front but he looks like he is not training at all. One of the G.O.A.Ts of wheightlifting. All the best for him.
@@1986Edelweiss1 Yeah, he is too old to wait out a ban. Hell he was probably too old to hope to regain his old shape and win Paris.
Man doing a colab with LU! This is incredible. LU is a weightlifting legend!
"The true value of his weightlifting achievements doesn't reside in personal fulfillment. His joy stems from the ability to provide for his family to uproot them from their Village Life And to offer them a better existence."
To me, that is more admirable than just competing to be the best. It's similar to what NBA MVP Nikola Jokic once said, "Basketball is not the main thing in my life and never will be."
It just goes to show there's more important things in life than the glory of sports.
The fact that you are truly sheding light to this cultures and disciplines is a true novelty, plus the humble and Joyful way you guys go around through all this documentaries spread to the viewers making it a Joyful experience. This and the basques are my favorites so far, well done 👍
Yeah! That one on the Basque strength sports was fire 🔥!!!
i've listened to thousands of documentaries produced by the greatest channels and producers . Without a doubt, you are both making world class documentary I'm blown away. Everything is on point. It's a masterpiece
This is the best strength related content on TH-cam. It would make an amazing Netflix series!
That’s our goal 🤞
The narration just works. You have talent!
Beyond excited for this one. Lu xiaojun is an absolute legend of the strength world, and seeing you and him together is a dream for fans of strength sports, especially with how well put together and filmed these episodes are. Thank you so much for this amazing content Romark and Martins!
Bru this is so amazing. Martins‘ narration is so calm and he is so respectful. And imagine training with Lu and getting tips from him 🤩
One of the best videos yet!!!! I’m still sad Lu had to take the fall for team China. He’s the goat, and bet would of had another gold medal for the Olympics
I agree
You are so right. It's a crying shame what happened to Lu.
Awesome work Martins! Your approach is 100% professional, yet humble and respectful. Your mini documentaries are captivating, entertaining and highly informative!
Amazing video once again. Your narrations mixed with your conversations and genuine reactions make each of these videos a joy to watch. I even got my wife to start watching your videos now.
We are strength.
This is awesome! Thank you!
The finger tap to acknowledge tea or to say thank you or enough. From what I was told in Taiwan . It starts with Emperor Qian Long
The legion is that Emperor Long used to travel among the citizens in disguise to get a feel of how everyday people were living. One time he went to a restaurant with one of his servants and actually poured his servant a cup of tea (which is unheard of for an Emperor at that time.) The servant had to show he was grateful but didn’t want to do a customary bow since it would blow the Emperor's cover, so he tapped his fingers on the table to show the Emperor that he was grateful. ( the article was borrowed online `- but was the same story i was told
Thanks for the history lesson. 👍
If that’s true, that’s some beautiful history.
the algorithm showed me this and I didn't know this series was a thing. This is really cool of you to do
Nothing better then finally see Pantera live for the first time, arrived home and see that you did release another video from this series. One love. thank you
What I want to know is...Did they rock?!?!?!
I’m loving this series! Lü Xiaojun is amazing!
BROOOO WHAAAT Lu is a legend
Loving this series and the discovery of the underlying universal language we all speak with our bodies. Just goes to show that there are very similar characters in any culture and there is so much enrichment that can come - even for a guy that climbed some mountains where only one can stand at the summit.
Glad you're getting into puerh. It's such a unique tea. The best spot to get them is in Yunnan, where they're made.
Martins And Romark. This content is of the highest quality and is amazing to watch. It’s like a snowball and every video gets better and better. Can’t wait to see you at Liverpool in November
Thank you! Please tell friends and fam so we can keep growing in this endeavor!
Where are the next locations, also great Giants podcast
What a great episode! I've been working on Lu raises for a while now, people giggle at the gym but it's fantastic!
Given the geopolitical weight of success at the Olympics it was really grrst to see how helpful, eager to teach and share Lu was to American visitors.
I loveeeee these series. I learn a lot about the different cultures you encounter. It is so humbling to see how we all love training, and to think open minded. The respect you and your team gives to the people you meet as well is awesome! Makes you a great champion!
Yes! His respect to all strength sports and practicioners is exemplary and beautiful.
y'all know how to touch the sublime with these videos. This feels like a verdi opera in the way you channel pure humanness into these videos
Proud of you guys 👍🏻 another fantastic episode 🤗
Thank you for supporting! Please tell your spouse and his best friends to subscribe so we can keep making more of these 😆🫶
This is an amazing series, and really motivating me to try and get out around the world to experience different cultures of strength.
Love hearing this! Thank you for watching
Thank you for traveling, exploring and bringing us an extraordinary new way to see the world.
damn i was hoping this would have been longer, but Lu XiaoJun is retired so probably didn't get a heavy workout in, definitely finally showing his age.
Strength unknown is one of the best things I’ve ever watch. Each show is amazing. Thank you
Thank you, ROGUE for sponsoring this amazing adventure for Martins. This series is really cool!
Another great episode od strenght unknown,thank you Martins and Romark!
This is an amazing video. Your curiosity and humility is commendable
Ooooh, please do another olympic weightlifting episode!! If you can get in touch with Squat Jerk Journalist, Tian Tao and Shi Zhiyong it would be awesome. They are probably very open to something like this and would love the publicity!
Martins has become the Anthony Bourdain of strength sports and I'm here for it
Man, these really make me miss going to China for work. Such great times.
I love the humble approach from one champion meeting another champion... completely grounded and open to learn.. rare.... great video🏋♀
What an amazing journey. These are the best Streng documentaries ever
Lü Xiaojun was so cool! Such an awesome video!
Everything Martin's Re-Licis lately is Quality content and it's free?!
What an incredible series.
Great video, thank you martins for coming to China and spreading the strength culture ❤❤
I did not expect this collab! FANTASTIC that you got to meet Lu! He’s the modern GOAT of weightlifting.
This is a seriously good quality documentary, well done all involved
good to see that Lu is still in good shape after retirement. Many pro athletes tend to gaind weight and get fat at belly when retired
Weightlifters are something else. I started late with powerlifting, but have always admired weightlifting.
I absolutely love this series! Thank you, Martins and Romark!
Best strength documentary series ever made! No doubt!
I love the commentary so much
This is my favorite series you guys are doing. Thank you for displaying the entire world of strength to us. I truly enjoy every episode.
10 min in and am appreciating you treating China with the respect it deserves.
Those lateral raises look nuts. Going to attempt.
Perfect timing there from Romark with that "Locals call him God"
such a great perspective in the end of strength and size , superb video ! thank you Martins and Romark, you are legends!
Thank you for watching! Spread the word 🙏
@@MartinsLicis I will sir 😀
Actually pretty glad the monks let you down, this is brilliant
Such a high quality documentary ❤💪
Bro this makes me want to visit China so fuckin bad
Thanks for this brilliant content, wishing you good health
I love this. Thank you so much Martins and Romark.
Good series, that guy is so off cycle now, but good to have an interview with a multiple gold medalist, that's a good get, you guys are doing a great job.
Yeah he is retired 😂
This is very well done..an applaudable documentary of the fundamental parameter if life: strength. Thank you!
This series is simply incredible
Shoutout to 'Tins and Romark, y'all have really done an excellent job at channeling that inquisitive, slightly wistful "Parts Unknown" vibe
You can really tell how you have the same approach as Bourdain, you just focus and connect mainly via strength sports instead of food
Getting to meet Lu must have been amazing
Love the cinematics and documentary videography
The best channel out here, thank you.
I'm loving this global strength journey. So much to learn. Thank you for the amazing videos, I can tell you're putting in a lot of time and work into these.
Dude I'd be so nervous practicing the lifts in front of Lu. Great series man.
Best show on TH-cam!
Great video beginning to end. Thanks for this. I always wondered how that small framed Chinese guy was so good at power lifting.
Fugg wasn't expecting this. This is super cool!!!
Martins/Romark, Still enjoying your series. Well done to you both!
Can't get enough of you guys and "Strength Unknown"! Thank you Martin and Romark
Man this series is so good. I love being exposed to new sports and cultures
The production value absolutely blew my mind 🤯 much better than a lot of docuseries on streaming services
Lu is the man. OMG
I cannot stress enough how much I LOVE the Strength Unknown series! Thank you for giving the world this for free, it's inspiring.
this series has been incredible.
I have been waiting for the new episode!!! It is awesome 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏻
This is SO AMAZING
Absolutely incredible videos. Strength Unknown has quickly become one of my favorite travel series of all time. You all would make Anthony Bourdain proud!