I think about this series, and specifically the "It takes an unhappy, unusually motivated individual" quote more and more in recent times. Hits at my soul.
This series was made by a powerlifter, for us powerlifters. A regular dude who gave an incredible gift to us other regular dudes, who are living in a prison inside of our own minds… where the only key is the bar, and the iron upon it.
I started the year this vid came out and I'm still shredding myself in the gym as often as I can after watching vids like this. I hope you are too man.
@@IsaacMorgan98I’ll never stop lifting… only the purpose evolves, and now evolved to combat sports after winning a national title in powerlifting (@thesonofshane). I’m 50 next year and loving it.
I had to build my own garage gym because I go to places in my mind most can't and I start crying. Like a weird rage filled extra watery eye cry. And I just can go temporarily insane for a few moments as I dance with the weight. It's a beautiful amazing thing and I'm sorry for people that don't have that experience.
Crying while lifting yeah I definitely had that experience many many times. Doing push-ups until the tears burned my face. For some reason crying literally made me stronger..... I don't know how to explain it but it just works
I did the same thing. I’m moving so currently in a commercial powerlifting gym. Yesterday I hit a big PR and had to go into the bathroom and just cry a bit afterwards because the emotions were so intense.
I’m 39 . I still lift 4 times a week and my workouts used to be this intense . But I’ve leaned up in the past few years , dropped weight , look better , but don’t lift quite as much . Bench dropped from nearly 500 to just a little over 400. This video kinda made me sad . Knowing those days are probably over for me
@@Abababab2100 the guy you replied to that was 39,unless he was in bad health,there's no reason to stop training heavy...You don't even have all your natural strength until about 45 or so...I thought you were right on target 🎯
Torn mcl and cartilage damage behind my knee cap, blood effusion and all that... injured my knee three different times playing football...3 years later that first video of the guy squatting and losing his knee gave me the worst feeling ever in my knee that was ducking crazy mad respect to these guys they really are fucking amazing
This video makes me want to do steroids to reach my goals. I'm angry all the time anyways, might as well accomplish something. KK makes me think deadlifting 800+ is better than sex... I can sort of understand why. I'm at 550 and my girlfriend only pisses me off.. need to get to 600 and she's in the way.
Capt-Morgan You don’t need to throw everything away, just learn to compartmentalise you’re mind. Learn discipline, not just over what you do but how you think. When you are in the gym be savage, but then turn it off and relax and be in the moment and enjoy your life outside of the gym
I think if you need to start making excuses and blaming others for your own shortcomings, you’re not trying hard enough in your own journey and taking it out on the people around you. I hope you got that PR, but for her sake I hope your gf left you too lmao. It seems like you needed time to grow up a bit and find yourself (which is good). No, I’m not a simp, I have a pussy.
George Leeman is a fucking huge inspiration to me, I am so happy he never gave up and is now just plain winning at life. If you ever see this George you are a hero!
speak for yourself george leeman; i recently pulled 810 (see my channel for the vid) and can honestly say i enjoy every moment of my life; if you're new to powerlifting, the majority of lifters are very classy people with high self-esteem
Great video. Just disagree with one quote where a guy says it doesnt matter if your on gear, have the best equipment ect Of course it matters.. equally as much as whats inside, most if not all record holders have used the best kit, and taken gear. Powerlifting when used as a competitive sport, everything that can add lbs makes a difference.. 1lb can be the difference between going down in the books and being forgotten. He is clearly a gh and steroid user having spouting that bull.
Any chance you could do one about womens powerlifting? I enjoy these ones you have posted though but its tough to find stuff for us women on here that isnt body building or crossfit. Where is all the powerlifting at? :)
Great video but where are the girls ?? these guys are impressive obviously but the girls are equally if not more impressive, some of the girls wilks numbers are higher than the boys also where's the great Lamar Grant ? :)
Nastgardaren while you’re not necessarily wrong there’s a large audience demanding more female powerlifting content. You’re a guy so you wouldn’t watch a girl to get motivated and I totally get that :)
I dont get it. Why does the guy at 1:05 even attempt this lift? It doesnt look like he handled this weight in training before so why risk an injury at a meet?
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I think about this series, and specifically the "It takes an unhappy, unusually motivated individual" quote more and more in recent times. Hits at my soul.
I rewatch these a lot.
Same. Especially when I'm feeling unhappy and unmotivated, it's a reminder of why I'm here.
This series was made by a powerlifter, for us powerlifters. A regular dude who gave an incredible gift to us other regular dudes, who are living in a prison inside of our own minds… where the only key is the bar, and the iron upon it.
I've been lifting over 20 years but your 'Mentality' videos fire me up like I only just began. Thanks. Awesome stuff!
I started the year this vid came out and I'm still shredding myself in the gym as often as I can after watching vids like this. I hope you are too man.
@@IsaacMorgan98I’ll never stop lifting… only the purpose evolves, and now evolved to combat sports after winning a national title in powerlifting (@thesonofshane). I’m 50 next year and loving it.
Bad ass video!!!!
your the man ernie!
Ernie you are a beast men!!god bless you!!salute from Greece!!
I had to build my own garage gym because I go to places in my mind most can't and I start crying. Like a weird rage filled extra watery eye cry. And I just can go temporarily insane for a few moments as I dance with the weight. It's a beautiful amazing thing and I'm sorry for people that don't have that experience.
Crying while lifting yeah I definitely had that experience many many times. Doing push-ups until the tears burned my face. For some reason crying literally made me stronger..... I don't know how to explain it but it just works
This. But i cry in the gym 😢
Some of my best workouts have been with tears running down my face..i thought I was the only one
I did the same thing. I’m moving so currently in a commercial powerlifting gym. Yesterday I hit a big PR and had to go into the bathroom and just cry a bit afterwards because the emotions were so intense.
Been there
That video of Ed collapsing almost brings me to tears every time
Leeman's speech gets me every time.
19 cardio bunnies disliked this
+Michael Hurse ?
Weight Warriors mate, it was one of the fucking funniest calls i had ever read.
i run and lift to this, jokes on you!!!!1 jk love ya pal
Beginning song is
Apocalyptica - Fade to Black
and second part of the song is
Metallica Fade to Black
Thanks!
Those clips of Chris deadlifting and screaming "So Easy" get me fired up beyond belief
*****
chris hickson
please make a third video like this. the first two are so perfect
You're perfect
@@sabertoothwallaby2937 wholesome
I’m 39 . I still lift 4 times a week and my workouts used to be this intense . But I’ve leaned up in the past few years , dropped weight , look better , but don’t lift quite as much . Bench dropped from nearly 500 to just a little over 400. This video kinda made me sad . Knowing those days are probably over for me
mate your soon in your 40s benching 405 is more than just crazy, your like one in a 10 million probably even more
why? Look at Mark Felix. But yeah, switching to health focus will never be as ideal for gains :(
@@Abababab2100 the guy you replied to that was 39,unless he was in bad health,there's no reason to stop training heavy...You don't even have all your natural strength until about 45 or so...I thought you were right on target 🎯
You got to live it and most people never will, respect man
I get emotional watching these videos
I know man the more I watch the more I realize I chose the right sport.
Same here
Fuck yeah lift that fucking weight!!!!!
anyone else read this at first glance as "Powerlifting: the Mentally Ill"
LOL and that made perfect sense!!!
boristheblade00 yes
lol!!!!! exactly what i was thinking.
I hope anyone reading this knows you WILL make your goals. You KNOW excuses are the ONLY thing in the way. You got this.
Torn mcl and cartilage damage behind my knee cap, blood effusion and all that... injured my knee three different times playing football...3 years later that first video of the guy squatting and losing his knee gave me the worst feeling ever in my knee that was ducking crazy mad respect to these guys they really are fucking amazing
I come back to these videos and they still give me goosebumps the music is so perfect. Great edits.
Bodybuilders pump iron while Powerlifters eat iron
and yet it's the princesses who get all the money and fame. At least a powerlifter can walk past a mirror without having to flex
At least they're at the gym and not the couch
Nothing but Love for these guys. The REAL Motherfuckers 💯 🙌 Respect 🙌
Everything you want collides with everything standing in your way
This video makes me want to do steroids to reach my goals. I'm angry all the time anyways, might as well accomplish something. KK makes me think deadlifting 800+ is better than sex... I can sort of understand why. I'm at 550 and my girlfriend only pisses me off.. need to get to 600 and she's in the way.
Capt-Morgan You don’t need to throw everything away, just learn to compartmentalise you’re mind. Learn discipline, not just over what you do but how you think. When you are in the gym be savage, but then turn it off and relax and be in the moment and enjoy your life outside of the gym
Just leave her n deadlift 600lbs
I think if you need to start making excuses and blaming others for your own shortcomings, you’re not trying hard enough in your own journey and taking it out on the people around you. I hope you got that PR, but for her sake I hope your gf left you too lmao. It seems like you needed time to grow up a bit and find yourself (which is good). No, I’m not a simp, I have a pussy.
@@satan4518 lmao!
Steroids are not worth it bro. One cycle made me permanently impotent even after getting on trt
To this day the best video about powerlifting and in general mentality behind what drives people to be the best version of themselves
Not sure why, but when I watch a man trying to lift some heavy weight I'm kind of flexing to help him... :P Cool video!
George Leeman is a fucking huge inspiration to me, I am so happy he never gave up and is now just plain winning at life. If you ever see this George you are a hero!
You have no idea how happy I am to see Steve Goggins in this video. Great work sampson.
One of the greatest ever.
hahah when you zoomed in at the spoto's pic I lost it. his arms are indeed monstrous
So fuckin good. Never thought I could get so fired up at 3 am hahaha
6:01 looks like Richard Sherman. I need to stop watching these videos at night, and watch them before I lift. I can't sleep now...
AJ Roberts fuckin MANHANDLING those box squats at 3:00
This is the most perfect video I have ever watched
Chris hickson's deadlift speed is insane and KK's 910 deadlift shattered my confidence
6:04 8 plate front squat. That's the pinnacle of self-loathing
These vids are awesome
I love the ending no yelling or applauding just iron clanking in the background
POWERLIFTING: THE MENTALITY....3!
Brandon Lilly really knows how to inspire an individual
i dont know which one was better The Mentality or The Mentality II. Quality Video
bro
I just wanted to lift weights and get big to impress girls
How did i get here, why is powerlifting so sick
speak for yourself george leeman; i recently pulled 810 (see my channel for the vid) and can honestly say i enjoy every moment of my life; if you're new to powerlifting, the majority of lifters are very classy people with high self-esteem
Agreed mate!
^^^ what does that have to do with what he said?
^what josh said :)
Leif Welz So did you pull 810?
Yes, it was on an apparatus like the hummer tire deadlift at the arnold strongman classic. See my channel for the vid.
I just keep watching this vid over and over. Whatever the fuck it takes!!!!!!!!!!
great video man :) keen for a number 3
Powerlifting-the Mentality (1) is my favorite motivational video.. but it aint available to watch for a few days now.. :x
Awesome man, every powerlifter in the fukin earth should watch this...I´'m on beast mode now, gonna lift the fukin world out there lol
now i gotta watch this and the first one everyday till the mentality part 3 comes out. fucking love this video and all of them keep it up
Part 3 is out my man
fucking badass video, gets me pump up
You should do the third part!
3:21 is a major key 🔑
please, can you reuplouad mentality 1?
I was feeling motivated as shit, then he said "whatever it takes" and I lol'd
RIP
Great video. Just disagree with one quote where a guy says it doesnt matter if your on gear, have the best equipment ect
Of course it matters.. equally as much as whats inside, most if not all record holders have used the best kit, and taken gear. Powerlifting when used as a competitive sport, everything that can add lbs makes a difference.. 1lb can be the difference between going down in the books and being forgotten. He is clearly a gh and steroid user having spouting that bull.
Who was the powerlifter that deadlifted 910lbs and just stood there? My ego just went down a few notches and respect went up. Geeze...
Konstantine Konstantinov
Beautiful song transition
I keep coming back
Any chance you could do one about womens powerlifting? I enjoy these ones you have posted though but its tough to find stuff for us women on here that isnt body building or crossfit. Where is all the powerlifting at? :)
Please make a third!!
I guess part III will have Sanitarium in the background. Will make a great motivation video trilogy if that happens
awesome video thank you for making it
Why did i read Powerlifting: The Mentally Ill
Awesome video, is there anyway you can get it to upload on mobile?
The sheep will never understand why the wolf does what it does and by "it" I believe it is important to note wolfs are both female and male.
i really need this music.... not the original one. THIS ONE!!!!
Apocalyptica-Fade to Black
Read the description
Thank you!!!
no worries man :)
Leeman was such a monster
722lbs bench dude wtf
no Doug Young?
name of the guy deadlifting 910 pounds at 1:48?
MrWhusic31 Russian guy name starts with a K he passed away unfortunately he got 900+ deadlift without a belt in competition
Damn georges speech is just 100%
nice video!!
Awesome :) thanks for this and good job! :)
What is konstantinovs coach yelling when he does that 900 pound deadlift?
AWESOME VIDEO BROTHER
Outstanding
This is my pre workout.
Sweet video dude I miss the mentality 1 tho
Apocalyptica? What song?
one itrs a cover of metallica
DeAngelo Performance Training Its "Fade to Black" , both the Apocolyptica and Metallica version
Who's the guy in the red T with the white long sleeve deadlifting when the real Metallica song comes on ?
Haha. This is gold. Thanks for uploading.
Hitting a PR as soon as the beat drops @3:54
Отличная мотивация!
Great video but where are the girls ?? these guys are impressive obviously but the girls are equally if not more impressive, some of the girls wilks numbers are higher than the boys
also where's the great Lamar Grant ? :)
Small people lifting smaller weights are not interesting.
Nastgardaren while you’re not necessarily wrong there’s a large audience demanding more female powerlifting content. You’re a guy so you wouldn’t watch a girl to get motivated and I totally get that :)
YES!! A NEW ONE!
I've never meet Ed Coan, probably never will. But it makes me angry to hear him when he screams.
really good video
make this available on phone.
Video is not available in my country wtf
Thank you! Watching this! It made me feel like I death lift 900 Pounds!
WOW Motivation pure! Damn! Thank you! This made my day in training!
Perfect ending.
Can you enable subtitles to be created so I can put those in spanish?
Part 3 soon? :)
Hell Yeah!!!!!
pretty epic
Your vids are always money!!
Who is the first guy who falls down while squatting?
Is it Ed Coan? Can't tell coz of the quality of the old footage.
yea thats ed
sampson7858
Isn't that when the loaded the wrong weight on the bar?
Yes it is Ed Coan but I never heard about wrong weight on the bar?
I dont get it. Why does the guy at 1:05 even attempt this lift? It doesnt look like he handled this weight in training before so why risk an injury at a meet?
Maybe you mean the goat
Nerv0uZz
Dude, thats Ed Coan. ED COAN
powerful words
RIP KK
f'ing great video.!
That there is a thing of Beauty...
EPIC, JUST EPIC
who is doing the fade to black cover?
thanks
RIP Chris Hickson
Will my bf be as buff as this dude? Yes
perfect