How STRONG is Kyriakos Grizzly Really?

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  • How STRONG is Kyriakos Grizzly when compared to popular Bodybuilders and Strongman competitors including: Iron Biby, Leonidas Arkona, Ronnie Coleman, Andrey Smaev and Derek poundstone?
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  • @StrengthUniverse
    @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Thanks for watching. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think. If you enjoyed the video please support my channel by hitting Like, Share and Subscribe. Thank you 👍

    • @damiano7612
      @damiano7612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Great stuff as usual 👍

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@damiano7612 cheers buddy

    • @shumarymastersonv4256
      @shumarymastersonv4256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hey man do you mind telling me what music is playing at 8:55 ? would really appreciate it.

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shumarymastersonv4256 yes mate, it's Kurt by Cheel

    • @msihcs8171
      @msihcs8171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cheat curls at 308? Even if they're cheat curls that's some SERIOUS power right there

  • @RA-AR20
    @RA-AR20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4422

    “How deep is your range of motion?”
    Grizzly: No

    • @Takethiskeycard
      @Takethiskeycard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      Cut tendons, so I dont squat deeper

    • @TheGrandmaster1
      @TheGrandmaster1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      And no one dared argue with him.

    • @yellowgut
      @yellowgut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂🤣

    • @randmgenericname5077
      @randmgenericname5077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      They're not squats, they're good mornings as he also states I believe in the titles

    • @ole3304
      @ole3304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cut tendons boy

  • @cherry_it_is
    @cherry_it_is 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1628

    He was an olymlic weightlifter, snatched 180 cnj 220, but now in his mid 40s with al lot of injuries, no tendons on knees etc, he does what he can and what he likes.

    • @alexk3469
      @alexk3469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Well then if he lost 49 60 pounds he would look much better and would be liveable

    • @bluesnuffle2893
      @bluesnuffle2893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      How do you know this. Did he say?

    • @cherry_it_is
      @cherry_it_is 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      @@bluesnuffle2893 yes

    • @fernando8246
      @fernando8246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      @@bluesnuffle2893 Greeks know their weightlifting dude

    • @tonymontana3949
      @tonymontana3949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexk3469 want level up the Weights for this reason dont lose Bodyweight

  • @emsoumelgmail
    @emsoumelgmail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2894

    Let me tell you some things about Kyriakos. I studied in his town (Kavala) from 2000 to 2005 and I used to trained with him for a short period of time in JKD. Back then he was half of what he is now but still a really big man. He told me that he was practicing Kick-boxing before(don't remember for how long) and turned into JKD. When I started out he was there for a year or so.. He was fast for his size and he used to pair up with another fast guy for the sparing. One time there was no other beginner at the dojo except me so I had to spar with him. So now I can gladly say that I was punched in the face by the Grizzly. His fist was the same size with my face. I quitted JKD school after 2-3 months (big mistake) but he continued. I saw him again 1-2 years after at the bowling center (he worked as security there) and he told me that bythen he learned how to kill the opponent, he even demonstrated to me some stuff (scary shit). After 15 years I found out that he is famous as the heavylifter Grizzly. Good guy..

    • @almightyrocket2464
      @almightyrocket2464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +258

      hahaha of course he flexed how you left and he eventually learned how to kill a man!

    • @joenance8641
      @joenance8641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

      That’s amazing you were touched by the bloatloard

    • @Monkechnology
      @Monkechnology 2 ปีที่แล้ว +333

      You fought His Bloatiness and survived. Respect, bro.

    • @longschlongfilmz9958
      @longschlongfilmz9958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      do you know if he was a legit powerlifter or is that just speculation?.

    • @emsoumelgmail
      @emsoumelgmail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      @@longschlongfilmz9958 "After 15 years I found out that he is famous as the heavylifter Grizzly". I am not speculating anything

  • @thespokenword6456
    @thespokenword6456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +677

    After watching these, it strikes me that the Grizzly is actually stronger than I thought he was. His form is actually superior to several lifts here. The Dumbell curls were astonishing, especially compared to Magnus, who used his whole body to do them. Bibby’s ‘Bent over rows’ were largely a short deadlift/dip combo. His last raises were staggering. That’s seated press was simply incredible. Plus, the Grizzly is older than all of them. People laugh and joke because he does some ‘out there’ things, but he is genuinely, truly strong.

    • @jamesbaron9711
      @jamesbaron9711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Are u watching a different channel

    • @uuh4yj43
      @uuh4yj43 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@jamesbaron9711 i mean u can take the piss at the guy, but he is strong and not every exercise shown here is performed atrociusly by him, only the most complex ones

    • @au8363
      @au8363 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Jesus Is King.!!! Jesus Loves You❤.!!! John 14:6
      King James Bible
      Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me..!!

    • @friedrichnietzsche7805
      @friedrichnietzsche7805 ปีที่แล้ว

      Magnus who? The rock climber?

    • @thespokenword6456
      @thespokenword6456 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@friedrichnietzsche7805No, Samuelsson at 4:04

  • @RFIKILLER
    @RFIKILLER 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4448

    Eric Bugez tried doing his workouts and it really puts to perspective how strong our bloatlord is.

    • @georgepapasimeonidis2636
      @georgepapasimeonidis2636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      Yy just saw the video with juji

    • @justgivemeanumber8215
      @justgivemeanumber8215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +196

      Yeah, but strength is also specific. The Bloatlord uses his power in a bouncy way if that makes sense. I try to learn from him, and I can side-raise 35s now. It's all about the whole body bounce.

    • @vaquero2322
      @vaquero2322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +308

      @@justgivemeanumber8215
      Bouncy? Are you trying to say he has more explosive power?

    • @cazza710
      @cazza710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +213

      @@jdillon575 try zercher shrugging any weight, what he does is INSANE

    • @Dennis19901
      @Dennis19901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +131

      @@jdillon575 That's not how momentum works.
      In fact, the "momentum" argument makes it more impressive. Because you need to slow down the downward momentum with your body, and apply an upward force again for an upward momentum.
      And the faster you change this momentum, the more force you require.

  • @AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw
    @AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2570

    He’s blessed with a genetically gifted stomach that allows him to shorten his already short range of motion

  • @herrschniedler4207
    @herrschniedler4207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    Guys dont forget that this guy is actually functional af for being such a big boy. He is pretty flexible and trains boxing and kickboxing sometimes

    • @Thereis1
      @Thereis1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      watching him do full side splits is absolutely insane

    • @MikeJohnMentzer
      @MikeJohnMentzer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Is he the next butterbean?

    • @herrschniedler4207
      @herrschniedler4207 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MikeJohnMentzer is butterbean the next him is the question

    • @Manusia.satu1
      @Manusia.satu1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      0 aesthetic

    • @herrschniedler4207
      @herrschniedler4207 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Manusia.satu1 who cares about that? only sad people

  • @elnidax_5081
    @elnidax_5081 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    His form isn’t great because it’s been terribly injured through the years, I don’t understand why people hold that against him, he’s created his own lifts and does what he can with others, he’s still an insane powerhouse

    • @Nippelzieher
      @Nippelzieher 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Amen!

    • @bartjaku9174
      @bartjaku9174 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thats a fact. hes strong as a motherfucker

  • @rubencastillosmith5875
    @rubencastillosmith5875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +807

    My man he's lifting 45kg hammers like a fucking joke, he is really strong

    • @tripaloski_6971
      @tripaloski_6971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      35kg lateral raises also

    • @alexk3469
      @alexk3469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well not really he’s using his body weight to get it up but at that weight anything that can get a rep is good

    • @novaprime4120
      @novaprime4120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@zman0495 he is swinging his body with it using the momentum a tiny bit is all. Even so he makes it look so easy that he could prob do it without doing that.

    • @budadi
      @budadi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@tripaloski_6971 There is a video of 50kg lateral raises.. insane

    • @mika274
      @mika274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do 7kg and I feel like i have conquered the world. These guys are simply insane. And krygiagos is untouchable

  • @joebot9309
    @joebot9309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1971

    Considering Grizzly is all natural and over a 1000 years old - he is strong as fk. All hail!!!

    • @cazza710
      @cazza710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      He is the true god of war, he is Ares in human form

    • @a-terrible-fate532
      @a-terrible-fate532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      grizzly is the only man chuck norris couldn't beat.

    • @TheGfdsahjk
      @TheGfdsahjk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True

    • @abdulqaderabduljalil9233
      @abdulqaderabduljalil9233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      over a 1000 years old am crying

    • @lordvader1121
      @lordvader1121 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's strong as hell his form is terrible but that's raw natural strength.

  • @Daroola415
    @Daroola415 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    A lot of his lifts are unconventional. But there is no denying that Grizzly is strong as hell.

    • @DaviFigueiraChavez
      @DaviFigueiraChavez 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I mean, look at his massive size... Truly a beast

  • @richardsanchez9190
    @richardsanchez9190 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The only man stong enough to lift our spirits during the pandemic

  • @ayersman96
    @ayersman96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +585

    At first I thought Kyriakos was someone to laugh at. I quickly realized he was strong AF, and no joke.

    • @Alacard0malley
      @Alacard0malley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yeah no the bloat lord ain't nothin to fk with

    • @shadowguy7991
      @shadowguy7991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly

    • @palerider2020
      @palerider2020 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Samuel Togi Sibarani to see bloatlord, google cheatin, half motions, fat rhino...yeah, he strong, but a joke.

    • @Peter_Turbo4
      @Peter_Turbo4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@palerider2020 you’re a Joke

    • @DaviFigueiraChavez
      @DaviFigueiraChavez 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Look at the massive size of that beast, obviously he is f*cking strong

  • @KaosSaBotazs
    @KaosSaBotazs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +798

    Cut tendons in both legs, tricep tear, other injuries, holds 470kg in his elbows, throws 200kg in the air and catch it with his arms, idk what people complain about, just watching his videos shows amazing feats of strenght, you don't need to beat records all day to be stronger than 99.99999999%of the yt comment section. "ah he has such a bad form", "I could do it too", yes yes, we know you could do it internet twinks. Now praise the lord and bow.
    Good video BTW.

    • @s_cuzz
      @s_cuzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. Its just his form is so fucking bad that its stupid at some point. Imagine strongest people on planet do shit like him...they will do 300kg on biceps and 1t deadlifts but no,we have rules and shit to actualy say if hes strong enought or no. Hes not,he do some dumb shit ,he have good genetics but his form is trash and if he would stop ego lifting everything and focus on technic he could be somone bugger than some russian dude who do cant make 175° squat

    • @ashaikhyashukhualashaikh
      @ashaikhyashukhualashaikh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      not to mention the dude had a bicep tear, no idea how he does the stuff he does

    • @dragonballspaghetti154
      @dragonballspaghetti154 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Facts.

    • @Joshua5.13-14
      @Joshua5.13-14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes!!! Perfectly said

    • @scotttaylor9133
      @scotttaylor9133 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      People that harp on form are people that are trying to avoid that next bicep tear (perhaps because they've had one or something similar).
      Those injuries aren't a badge of honor, they're a sign that things aren't great. That long list of injuries ALREADY HAS reduced his total career length/ how long he can do this (he just still has enough left to keep going, eventually he will not unless he's a real anomaly).
      The reason I will likely never get close to many of my fitness goals (as with everyone as they age and accumulate injuries) has a lot more to do with recovery time between minor injuries than effort on any one workout.
      They aren't saying he isn't strong or hasn't achieved something impressive, but rather that your average youtube watcher SHOULD NOT follow those footsteps or use this as an example, because we all know where they lead at some point (even for him, sorry for the negative prognostication).

  • @Scyllax
    @Scyllax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    He appears to have some issues with his lower body, but his upper body strength is very impressive. He is overall very strong.

    • @splitzyprime419
      @splitzyprime419 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He's got leg injuries apparently, something with tendons

  • @dhdhensmsm3280
    @dhdhensmsm3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    One of the strongest bicepses ever, as well as shoulders. Considering all the injuries hes sustained, hes still strong asf, thats why he doesnt hit depth on squats, because he has ruptured tendons there. His comp bench back in the day was 260, claimed by him

  • @sevenman9672
    @sevenman9672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +848

    Those pull-ups at that weight is seriously nuts.

    • @gabrielbelmont5364
      @gabrielbelmont5364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But with fish techique but he is strong very strong ,but in the pull ups he push with legs a lot

    • @mimixis
      @mimixis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeh those weren’t pull-ups… period. Watch kali muscle for real heavy bw pullups

    • @gabrielbelmont5364
      @gabrielbelmont5364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@mimixis kali muscle is lighter and juiced grizzly is strong but those "fish" pull ups are funny

    • @Daniel-ry3or
      @Daniel-ry3or 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@gabrielbelmont5364 kali is def lighter and juiced, but not sure why youre mentioning his steriod use, bc kyriakos is def not natty either.

    • @gabrielbelmont5364
      @gabrielbelmont5364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Daniel-ry3or yes he is natty and u can see that he has a lot of fat ,kali had a heart attack from the juices and he cant get it up without testosterone

  • @anderssandstrom545
    @anderssandstrom545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3006

    He is seriously strong in the highrep area. Lacking some form yes, but even so the stamina, regarding his enormous frame, is impressive. He has some unconventional lifts to say the least but some of these are still real feats of strength. And look at those pullups!

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +404

      Absolutely bud, unorthodox, but very strong

    • @anderssandstrom545
      @anderssandstrom545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@StrengthUniverse Haha, yes. Unorthodox :)

    • @W14n
      @W14n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      That's nothing...I've seen a video where he did at least 17 pullups.

    • @memes_man52
      @memes_man52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      He does low ROM exercises cuz he got injured and couldn't afford surgery

    • @rbarreira2
      @rbarreira2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@englishorchard-haze4708 How is kipping + chin below wrists great form for pullups? This guy is obviously strong, but those aren't great pullups.

  • @promiscuouscrab4040
    @promiscuouscrab4040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    His seated press is super impressive, way harder to press from the bottom where you don’t start with a lockout and have to build tension in your muscles at their stretched positions.

    • @sleepy7337
      @sleepy7337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      imo thats the best way to do seated press, its blown up my shoulders and improved my pressing movements a lot

    • @justman-br3cv
      @justman-br3cv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@sleepy7337no😂

    • @justman-br3cv
      @justman-br3cv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@sleepy7337it is dangerous. You can get injured

  • @gromswowguide7927
    @gromswowguide7927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Kyriakos Kapakoulak is basically if Kratos went through life only building up his strength stat lol

    • @leonhogan8294
      @leonhogan8294 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol give him some ginger hair and a hammer and you have God of War ragnarok thor

  • @algorerhythm2751
    @algorerhythm2751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    My guy made those hammer curls look piss easy by comparison and his pull-ups look better than Brian Shaw's. It's a good thing Greece only has one Grizzly.

    • @digenis5203
      @digenis5203 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We have many Grizzly's but they prefer to drink.

    • @gughffhhghgghghgg1690
      @gughffhhghgghghgg1690 ปีที่แล้ว

      i know other such men here in greece....working out and martial arts have always been a common hobby here and you can find some guys like him from time to time.....who are 150 plus kg and been working out their whole lives

  • @senateboy0909
    @senateboy0909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1222

    His seated press of almost 400lbs was impressive in that he had no assistance, starting from bottom.

    • @callmeacutekitten3317
      @callmeacutekitten3317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +118

      The dudes upper back strength is ridiculous

    • @AboveOmnipotence
      @AboveOmnipotence 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      And did you see how FAST he pressed that?! Craziness, otherworldly!

    • @wolverine8719
      @wolverine8719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Derek controlled the weight. Which is mutch harder.

    • @snorlaxcom
      @snorlaxcom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      That shit flew up. No stretch reflex😳

    • @alexv1817
      @alexv1817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      @@wolverine8719 Nope. He started from the bottom which is the thoughest feat of strength one can do with a press lift. On this lift Kyriakos > Poundstone easily.

  • @goldilox811
    @goldilox811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    There’s a video of him doing single arm side raises holding 55-65kg loaded onto ez curl bars. And he made them look light. He also threw around the 45kg dumbbells like toys

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hey alex. 50kg side Laterals; video is featured in this newer video, hope you like it: th-cam.com/video/bi8u6M7Jh_s/w-d-xo.html

  • @ChristopherSalisburySalz
    @ChristopherSalisburySalz ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That 397 overhead press looked legit to me!! Not perfect form but the fact he could move it like that - I'm impressed. He's no slouch.

  • @vf6638
    @vf6638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1440

    It's sad that genuine conversation about this guy is nearly impossible because of the onslaught of "BLOAT LORD" jokes. I get it. His form is atrocious but it's a terrible shame because although he looks ridiculous when he lifts, he does things that are genuinely insane strength wise. Im happy you made this video mate.

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +261

      I agree, unfortunately it's caught on. The thing I think is most sad is it's the fake instagram channel is getting all the attention that should be going to Kyriakos.

    • @adnanrawashdeh3965
      @adnanrawashdeh3965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      Jokes aside he is truly inhumanly strong

    • @emirbfitness
      @emirbfitness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      everyone has respect for him tho. bloat lord is respect

    • @adnanrawashdeh3965
      @adnanrawashdeh3965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@emirbfitness homage not just respect to be precise

    • @BroCactus
      @BroCactus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      You don't understand that the bloat lord memers are the only reason you likely know who Grizzly is.

  • @ethanshaw3907
    @ethanshaw3907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    I know what men can do when they’re angry

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😂

    • @DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth
      @DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @Paul Allen AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @janulshofer5420
      @janulshofer5420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    • @AndyIli
      @AndyIli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ÆÆÆÆÆ

  • @MrEazyE357
    @MrEazyE357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That spotter @ 7:52 was driving me crazy!

  • @hyper_channel
    @hyper_channel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He is legit a very strong dude. If he had good guidance from his starting years he would be up there with the best IMO. Still I hope all this attention he is getting lately helps him achieve his goals 👍

  • @blublublublublublublubl5476
    @blublublublublublublubl5476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +707

    His range of motion is bad because of serious injuries in the past but don’t get it twisted before he was injured he was squatting and deadlifting 300kg+ and had something like a 250-270kg bench.

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      I know mate, at least that's what Kyriakos has stated.

    • @blublublublublublublubl5476
      @blublublublublublublubl5476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +267

      @@StrengthUniverse Well he’s built like a kodiak bear on steroids and was a known weightlifter so i have no issues believing his stats lol

    • @HIMCULES
      @HIMCULES 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Also 180kg snatch, 220kg clean n jerk, at a young age.

    • @montypythonandtheholygrail9687
      @montypythonandtheholygrail9687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      @somefobe he injured himself resulting in his training. He used to do more conventional lifts.

    • @BuzzingGoober
      @BuzzingGoober 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How is the guy so fat though? Looks like he spends all day in the gym.

  • @BonFathead
    @BonFathead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    1:32 , dashing picture of Grizzly at high school , aged just 13.

    • @ioannis7744
      @ioannis7744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      sitting next to Kahi Kahiasvilli 3 times gold medalist in the Olympics.

  • @GrumpyBearRawr
    @GrumpyBearRawr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He always shows these glimpses of being really legit strong. He bounced that seated press but it was still really freaking impressive.

  • @MovieMuscle
    @MovieMuscle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    When confronted with such lifters in the gym and hearing the haters attack them, I have a go to phrase..... " Then you do it".
    That tends to quiet the onlookers. His form is sloppy but was not so bad on certain movements, his lat pull downs weren't perfect but the man showed some serious power and endurance with the weight. For the cheat curls, I wonder how his critics would fair with 300 on the bar?

  • @DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth
    @DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +693

    STRONG ENOUGH TO BE A SIEGE ENGINE AND TO RE-TAKE CONSTANTINOPLE

    • @theguyfromnirvana8316
      @theguyfromnirvana8316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      İn your Dreams

    • @DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth
      @DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      @@theguyfromnirvana8316 TWNK SPOTTED

    • @turkishcypriot8013
      @turkishcypriot8013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ha ha you must be joker come and retake northern Cyprus first

    • @minusmotivation561
      @minusmotivation561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@turkishcypriot8013 HAHAHA THE TURKEY WILL BE DESTROYED AND ISTANBUL WILL BE RETURNED TO GREECE ,SAINT PAISIOS SAID.THE THIRD WORLD WAR IS COMING BRO.ONLY CHRISTIANS WILL MANAGE TO BE SAVED

    • @forgedtofight
      @forgedtofight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He will come as Lightning!

  • @DGS_1992
    @DGS_1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +548

    Glad people are showing him some respect, I'm a powerlifter myself, and yes, even though his form is bad, his lifts are unorthodox, and unique you can still tell he is top tier in terms of brute strength. Heard he has had some Injuries he has acquired over the years.. and that's why his form isn't the best. Either way the dude is a ball of mass that is strong asf lol

    • @adamjanik9043
      @adamjanik9043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Since he's greek I'd say his lifts are VERY ORTHODOX :D

    • @v.surendren5788
      @v.surendren5788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Strong like an ox

    • @thelastshallbefirst3653
      @thelastshallbefirst3653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@adamjanik9043 haha that's really funny for those who know holy Orthodoxy!

    • @alZiiHardstylez
      @alZiiHardstylez ปีที่แล้ว

      Respect? He wasn't very respectful at all, lmao.

    • @DGS_1992
      @DGS_1992 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@alZiiHardstylez what?

  • @adamc436
    @adamc436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great informative mogging, thanks for the video!

  • @R_Thomp
    @R_Thomp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    5:00, the man, the myth, THE LEGEND! 💪🏿

  • @alessiobubbles5345
    @alessiobubbles5345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    Finally another video on the only man that doesn't compete in WSM, in order to not hurt the feelings of Small Z & Co.

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      😂😂 Brian Shaw, Tom Stoltman and JF Caron are lucky he was busy that week

    • @jerrycunningham1820
      @jerrycunningham1820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      WTF are you talking about? The guy can't do full repetitions. He is a freak show only. He is doing a quarter squat. I saw another video a squat looked more like a good morning. He is strong for what he does.

    • @griffinhatt4669
      @griffinhatt4669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@jerrycunningham1820 woosh

    • @alessiobubbles5345
      @alessiobubbles5345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@jerrycunningham1820 you lad just got mogged

    • @BroTanimation
      @BroTanimation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@jerrycunningham1820 you lad just got mogged

  • @colinwhelan2099
    @colinwhelan2099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    It's almost upsetting how strong he really is because it's still hilarious watching him do some of these insane lifts. 35 reps of 220 lat pulldowns? What the actual hell?

  • @timtrainage
    @timtrainage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You got his weight wrong in the pull-up portion.
    He's not 408 lbs.
    He's FULL lbs.

  • @DM-kl4em
    @DM-kl4em 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    He is actually holding his own pretty well in a lot of these. It is also important to note that he is approaching 50 at this point, and he is still incredibly strong. Shedding the belly weight would certainly help, but that is easier said than done in middle age. Some people like to eat, and while not great for your health, it doesn't mean you are a bad person.

  • @M_-hm2vm
    @M_-hm2vm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    The fact he's lifting 470 kg in one of his videos shows he's one of the strongest man on the planet. I know it's not a deadlift, but even to just hold it in his elbows like that it takes monstrous arm and especially back strenght (zercher adds more pressure on the back than normal lifting)

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      Yes including the pressure of that weight on the body especially on 1" bar is very painful

    • @M_-hm2vm
      @M_-hm2vm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@StrengthUniverse Yes!

    • @angrybear2332
      @angrybear2332 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @zakzwijn8410
      @zakzwijn8410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I got a tendon injury from just watching that

    • @budadi
      @budadi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He has a video of STANDING 490kg zercher shrugs. Fking insane.

  • @JHMninja89
    @JHMninja89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    Should've included his muscle snatches. His muscle snatches are literally olympic level

    • @stergiosdardas7235
      @stergiosdardas7235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He was an Olympic weight lifter.

    • @JHMninja89
      @JHMninja89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      @@stergiosdardas7235 he was a national level weightlifter. But his muscle snatches are world class

    • @stergiosdardas7235
      @stergiosdardas7235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JHMninja89 he was on the Greek team but I don't know if he ever competed outside. Anyway he got out of weightlifting and got involved into powerlifting and strongman

    • @pandabearguy1
      @pandabearguy1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He absolutely MOGS all the top weight lifters in muscle snatches.

    • @Violator2
      @Violator2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bruh it's his most impressive lift I wonder why more people are not talking about it

  • @studiouswadoo5027
    @studiouswadoo5027 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    that bench press had me crying he was bouncing that bar on his stomach man did like 16 bounces

  • @mayssm
    @mayssm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Holy cow almost 400 on seated press, and from a dead position too.

  • @cameronearls6497
    @cameronearls6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    His bicep strength is the most impressive thing about him IMO. 140KG cheat curls for reps is fucking nuts

    • @marklesniak8038
      @marklesniak8038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I'd say his pulling strength more generally. That lat pulldown of 220 for 35 reps is ungodly.

    • @TheAwast2
      @TheAwast2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@marklesniak8038 that was triple of eddy hall

    • @johanjotun1647
      @johanjotun1647 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That seated Over Head

  • @a-a-rondavis9438
    @a-a-rondavis9438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +629

    No lie, he's doing these exercises better than the people you're comparing him to. Besides full range of motion barbell movements like squats, he's doing it at the weight or heavier and with more strict form. He beat Biby at the bent-over rows (many dudes that do BOR at 500+ lbs cheat like a mf and get no contraction at the top), while Grizzly was actually pulling the weight cleanly from the blocks to his stomach with full contraction. He definitely beat Magnus at the cheat reps, Grizzly handled those dumbbells. Same for the lateral raises. Heavier weight, just as strict form. He's got serious muscle under that fat, and he's only a meme because of the outlandish exercises he does. He moves weight like an ox, and I have yet to see anybody come close with some of the exercises he does. He's practically world-class in moving weight. Long live the MOGG.

    • @ytsux9259
      @ytsux9259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      There's no doubt he's strong af.

    • @ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB
      @ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      his back is strong but not his strongest point. he does 230kg rows for super small range of motion, while pavlo nakonechky does 300kg with better range of motion and more reps.

    • @ElCuervoProductions
      @ElCuervoProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The seated press is a incline bench press, jejjeje in the row de did a deadlift and incline for the negative part, the squat is a quarter squat, the hammer curls its more like a snatch with dumbells, the lateral raises are actually nice, the pullups are strongs AF, the cheat curl is nice, the bench press are bouncing, the deadlift its the same than his rows, jejejej, lat pulldown are impressive

    • @gabaishan1
      @gabaishan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@ElCuervoProductions seated press was not incline bench press

    • @ElCuervoProductions
      @ElCuervoProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gabaishan1 with that angle 😅

  • @gabrielgabro6797
    @gabrielgabro6797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Regardless of what anyone says. He's an absolute unit

  • @g-man2507
    @g-man2507 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great video ... this never gets old.

  • @furiousfajitaa2367
    @furiousfajitaa2367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Lat pulldowns with 100kg FOR 35 REPS WHATTTTT!!? Plus that 180kg seated press was absolutely insane, the speed that went up was unreal. He's actually a beast. Its a shame that the areas in which he is strongest arent tested in powerlifting

  • @benjaminmacintyre349
    @benjaminmacintyre349 2 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    He is my fav vegan natty bodybuilder crossfitter powerlifter strongman calisthenics athlete

  • @Oyashio202
    @Oyashio202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Imagine being able to cheat curl even 200lbs. 308lbs? Dude has thrusting power of Olympic athletes.

  • @quasarleon4645
    @quasarleon4645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This first clip still is the SINGLE GREATEST THING on the Internet ever ! :)

  • @clinkz023
    @clinkz023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Well, i actually didnt expect him to do that well on pull ups, that was better then Iron Biby

  • @BossManUtility29
    @BossManUtility29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I loved Jujimufu and Eric Bs video of trying to redo his lifts. Grizzly is insane strong. I love his videos!

  • @christiankleibrink1140
    @christiankleibrink1140 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He should really attend strongmen Contests,He has some serious power

  • @marcoflores6610
    @marcoflores6610 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well made video. Definitely took a lot of time and effort to find comparable lifts. 🙌🙌

  • @skylinefan4420
    @skylinefan4420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The way he throws those 45s around is unreal

  • @METALSCAVENGER78
    @METALSCAVENGER78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    At 1:32, the man right on the left of Kyriakos is the legendary world class weightlifter Kaki Kakiasvili

    • @christos.8157
      @christos.8157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeap. 3 times Olympic gold medalist. A legend in the sport of weightlifting.

  • @bigbludjosh
    @bigbludjosh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I used to take this guy as a joke but he’s actually extremely strong tbh

    • @jooot_6850
      @jooot_6850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just look at him kickbox. One lazy leg kick and his partner was nearly buckling over from it

    • @jamesofallthings3684
      @jamesofallthings3684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Let him get a grip on you and then you'll know who's the joke. I wouldn't want to be on his bad side.

  • @Therealpoliticalmuscle
    @Therealpoliticalmuscle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A man that heavy doing 7-10 pull-ups is a huge indicator of strength.

  • @neil9383
    @neil9383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Grizzly lifted the seated press up from a down position... that is VERY impressive!

  • @UltraAlex2000
    @UltraAlex2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    I mean, when you're that big, full range of motion is going to be a bit messed up, considering that you have muscles in the way. Nevertheless, the man is a beast and he's in his late 40s too. Absolute madman.

    • @DrArku
      @DrArku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, consider he is in his mid 40's, has a whole list of injuries and he's still stronger than plenty of strongmen out there.

  • @Fr33zy159
    @Fr33zy159 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The really nuts thing about his ROM is he's stated in several comments that he's blown out tendons multiple times. He does unconventional lifts and such because of that. Still absolutely impressive he was able to bounce back and do shit he loves.

  • @WeAreAllRob
    @WeAreAllRob ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Before watching this video I had my doubts but now I’m certain he’s quite strong and I can see why all those younger athletes he trains with admire his strength. Seeming him pull more reps with more weights on a comparable lift to Ronnie and look less tried after floored me. Weight = FULL

  • @generaftery9351
    @generaftery9351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I love anything with Grizzly. He's just a fascinating human being. Thanks for this. 😁

  • @Thomas-gn3et
    @Thomas-gn3et 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The comparisons is most complimentary!

  • @Apex_grind562
    @Apex_grind562 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This dude is damn strong. His form is better than the other guys including ronnie Coleman. Bad form and swing , this dude is still a powerhouse. That shoulder press off the bottom rack was the craziest.

  • @sososnagahae8169
    @sososnagahae8169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He can do pull-ups at 200kg I think this answers the question

  • @dougdeal6433
    @dougdeal6433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Definitely alot if unorthodox lifts, but a very strong man just to pick up the amounts of weights he does. I was honestly very impressed with his pull-ups to be a 450 pound man.

    • @dhdhensmsm3280
      @dhdhensmsm3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was 400 lbs in that video, but still crazy strong. Did you see the lateral raises, lat pulldowns and bicep curls (db hammer curls and cheat bb curls)? It goes to show you that this man is an absolute monster. Hes got way too many injuries in his arms and knees as far as i know, limiting him ): He claimed these lifts 260 kg bench, 330 deadlift and 370 kg of 380 kg squat (i dont remember) back when he was 21, snatched 180 kg and CNJ 220 kg. Unholy strength

  • @El_Santo_De_Cerote
    @El_Santo_De_Cerote 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That seated press he started from the bottom. That's honestly pretty damn impressive

  • @andreassvensson895
    @andreassvensson895 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those lateral raises are actually really fucking impresive

  • @leoh1191
    @leoh1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wait..griz does 100lb hammer curls with pretty good form...yeah bro is strong AF

  • @sambasedsamurai9338
    @sambasedsamurai9338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Beyond Omega level, too strong to determine with our level of technology.

  • @Madchris8828
    @Madchris8828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Actually for him having as many injuries as he supposedly has, coupled with him being over 40, dude is crazy impressive. I commend him on his efforts. Very cool! But this dude would look even crazier if he dieted down

  • @ImmortalComposer
    @ImmortalComposer หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He might be a meme, but he's a positive one. Also he is indeed crazy strong and capable regardless of the weight he has. Truly a remarkable human.

  • @MarquisDeSade40
    @MarquisDeSade40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    He never showed us his F U L L strength. Only the gods knows that.

  • @bhavneetbhangu1248
    @bhavneetbhangu1248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    As much as his lifts are very unorthodox, he has genuine raw power. For example, for the 270 block pulls, I am sure he can lock out if he wants but just doesn't. Also, for him to move a 200kg benchpress with that ease is quite impressive (as much as the form is very bad). His pull ups and lat pull downs were also okay... I guess he has different strength goals in life hence his unorthodox lifts and form.

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Agreed although for me the pin press (seated press)pull-ups and cheat curls are the most impressive lifts

    • @bhavneetbhangu1248
      @bhavneetbhangu1248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@StrengthUniverse true, I actually forgot to mention the pin press and cheat curls. I agree with you 100%

    • @utgardkraft1412
      @utgardkraft1412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@StrengthUniverse my dude, look at his muscle snatches. 130 kg for 6 solid REAL reps. Lasha has done 150 for 3? That to me beats all the others, even though your picks are great too.

    • @Andreas16375
      @Andreas16375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      180kg seated press too. Much more rom than just parallel

  • @frankcolliton10
    @frankcolliton10 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hes actually a pretty strong guy. Thanks for posting.😃

  • @onehit237
    @onehit237 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The man...
    The myth...
    The legend himself...💪

  • @baf8189
    @baf8189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Holyyy Mother, those 200 Kg Bench Press where devinitly no Joke.

  • @BuddysDIY
    @BuddysDIY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    My fellow Grecian is strong bruh 💪🇬🇷

    • @MeanBeanComedy
      @MeanBeanComedy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      F for respect!

    • @PowerYoutuberViewer
      @PowerYoutuberViewer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I'm convinced he's the Greek government's secret project to retake Constantinople

    • @MeanBeanComedy
      @MeanBeanComedy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@PowerTH-camrViewer Bruh, it's happening by 2030. Russia will help.

    • @TwizzElishus
      @TwizzElishus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MeanBeanComedy Where do I sign up as a volunteer?

    • @MeanBeanComedy
      @MeanBeanComedy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@TwizzElishus Your local Russian Enlistment Office.

  • @lucaventuri4882
    @lucaventuri4882 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once he lifted around 185 kg (around 408 lbs) from the ground by grabbing two of the plates! Can you imagine the strenght in his grip? It's like an hydraulic claw...

  • @tskarzyn
    @tskarzyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You know the dude is strong when we have to compare his lifts to top tier bodybuilders and strength athletes. As someone mentioned, "bouncy" strength is also scary af to deal with in a combat sport setting.

  • @gio4690
    @gio4690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Spoiler alert: he is stronger than any human. He is like small z and eddie smalls x20000000

    • @alessiobubbles5345
      @alessiobubbles5345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Brian Short and Hafthor The Hill Bjornsonn ×100000000

    • @swedishwiking2955
      @swedishwiking2955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@alessiobubbles5345 Brain Slow and Half the Thor beerson x infinity.

  • @rccosplay3249
    @rccosplay3249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This has to be one of the best videos I saw this year! great job and narration. My kind of content💖

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow, thank you! I finished a part 2 video yesterday that will be published next week called: How STRONG is Kyriakos Grizzly Vs the World?

  • @giannis9370
    @giannis9370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:33 the guy with the suit sitting next to him is Akakios Kahiasvili 3 times olympic gold metalist with Greek team

  • @bulldozer99
    @bulldozer99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi lady, the guys aka men are glad to see another great video of you

  • @korgothofbarbaria2841
    @korgothofbarbaria2841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His screaming sounds like Tom getting hit on foot by Jerry. 😭🤣

  • @adnanrawashdeh3965
    @adnanrawashdeh3965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Our Blord and saviour Kryakos
    We have to live it 🤦‍♂️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @StrengthUniverse
      @StrengthUniverse  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      LOL, I'm afraid we do my friend

    • @marioduron4376
      @marioduron4376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're becoming bloat lord's!

    • @chloedemeter5473
      @chloedemeter5473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hop in, King, we're heading to Bloat City.

  • @Chavacano
    @Chavacano 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    when he screamed my pet cat ran out of the room...

  • @Basieeee
    @Basieeee ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring

  • @tomdammeyer4968
    @tomdammeyer4968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely ENJOYED this video
    The music + the lifts are pure harmony👀

  • @patricknoll81
    @patricknoll81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Those pull ups were legit impressive, especially at 400+

  • @combinemax
    @combinemax ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You managed to find so many exercises matching his technique spot on

  • @JohnSmith-pn1vv
    @JohnSmith-pn1vv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pull-ups are seriously impressive 👏

  • @raymonds3092
    @raymonds3092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Those lateral raises are LEGIT! Almost 80LBS damn

  • @traveldude7028
    @traveldude7028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I really want him to compete at some event. The jokes, while funny af, make light of his amazing feats of strength. I kinda feel like Kyriakos does not get the recognition he deserves, as he does have some lifts on world/Olympic level. As his technique is quite bad in some ares, due to injury, it shines with other lifts. Underrated guy.

  • @chr970
    @chr970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Super strong, in spite of small range of motion. Having said that, he absolutely toyed with those hammer curls like they were 30pounders, his side laterals were done more impressively than Ronnie’s, and those pull ups were spot on well done. The cheat curls at 308..... lol not that cheat really. Does this guy compete in any strong man events?

  • @gabrielr18
    @gabrielr18 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Those pull ups are actually ridiculous wtf