501KG WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT | MY THOUGHTS

[@SHAWSTRENGTH]

Evolution Athletics Is Now Live!- evolutionathleticsgear.com/

[@brettcoker9776]

🔥🔥🔥

[@coopaloop9560]

Agreed

[@stevebull17]

Brian but like you said the 500kg was planned just for eddie he took as long as he wanted to pull the 500kg I remember I was there they said he isn't ready give him some time so he just did what he wanted so thors should count the same

[@katiemaige4275]

I’m staying home and watching ur video

[@gebno5299]

@@stevebull17 WSM events should not be judged in home gyms.

[@chase.robinson6625]

Brian’s destiny is to become the governing body of strongman.

[@Phoenalix]

Chase.Robinson honestly I think that’s the only way the sport will survive

[@psychobartus]

And what a body that is....no homo

[@martinshoosterman]

I love how brian is not going to be part of the governing body. He will BE the governing body.

[@longy277]

yes

[@tomrl6674]

Holy shit thats so true. Every strongman that gets asked about Brian says hes the most professional and knowledgable athlete in the sport. It is his destiny

[@sr71blackbirddr]

This is why Big Brian is an ultimate professional, he's looked at all angles and put forward a brilliant argument for not setting WR in personal gyms.

[@dantethunderstone2118]

PTE 2509 he is the only person looking out for the sport which shows that he actually loves the sport unlike Thor and Eddie

[@lotty4006]

He’s still wrong

[@codymichelon5500]

Lotty how is he wrong ? You can’t beat a 100m sprint world record at your local track... open your eyes bloody hell

[@STATER1957]

Wrong thinking! Doesn't matter what location you do it in you either lift it or you don't! As long as you have a credible judge. He's to close to Eddie to think correctly on this! Don't be surprised he blows the record away!

[@Warren775s6]

@@codymichelon5500 you also can't bring your own track to the Olympics. Eddie brought his own bar and platform.... should we now take the record away from him? Different times call for new ideas glad that these records are being attempted and verified by judges who would also judge them at a comp.

[@turbocat1984]

Brian is deadset the NICEST guy in strongman. Level headed, fair and honorable. He's a top bloke.

[@aasserelzoghby6781]

He doesn't like to be unfair

[@bradystewart5534]

Martins Licis is a pretty decent guy too. Pretty sure he is always stoned!

[@gammamaster1894]

His shirt says it all

[@BostjanBavcon]

He's always late though.

[@jjjb1234321]

Eddie Williams is a good guy as well. In my opinion most of the top guys seem to be fairly nice. Wonder if it has anything to do with them not feeling like they have something to prove. Or I think I hear Brian once say that he knows what it's like to be bullied as he was the fat kid at school so he would never want anyone to feel like that

[@AlexanderCheong]

This is why I admire Brian Shaw because not only he's strong physically, he's also a very thoughtful and smart person. Much respect from me Brian. 👍

[@edgarbenjoseph3879]

Agreed 👌

[@khalilrahme5227]

Humble and king are the word you're looking for my friend. He has indeed gained everyone's respect.

[@jamesheuer79]

​@@khalilrahme5227 he has the character of a great leader

[@fatmama335]

I freaking love Brian, chill, respectful, mature and such a sportsman.

[@williameriksson9915]

Dr.Zanos couldn’t have said it better my self

[@stevebull17]

Brian is and has always been a true gentleman

[@khaledhallak931]

@philip Trevor the killer point he made is the comp's conditions are outta ur control

[@williamhill3216]

exactly

[@davidowen9671]

Agreed. He is simply wrong on this one. There was a pandemic , plandemic, whatever. No, Thor shouldn't have had to wait. He did slightly more weight, with much better form, and as a much taller man, he lifted it further, with less advantageous lever characteristics. Sorry, Eddie and Brian, Thor's was the more, and the most impressive deadlift. Glad that Iceland is one of the countries of United European Christendom.

[@lakksan1508]

Brian is the definition of professionalism man, what a class act.

[@TiJardin]

I can easily see Brian being in line to become an official once he decides to hang up his straps from competition.

[@lawsong6663]

Yep

[@apex2414]

Yup, hopefully after his 5th or 6th win at WSM if possible

[@boxlad7583]

DonnieJay Borja I don't think he'll be winning anymore sadly, but definitely a goat

[@erickvelasquez6410]

@@TiJardin I think he wants to be more than an official. Like he said strongmen needs a federation/governing body and Brain and Big Z should be the presidents of it. That would be awesome.

[@reviewcenter2430]

The best parts about Brian is not only is he one of the strongest humans to ever walk this planet, but he is so humble. Not a lot of athletes can say that.

[@gonzalezm244]

Fat Loss Blueprint No athlete can say that, it would be a contradiction :)

[@mappy20yearsago]

@@gonzalezm244 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mrRunist]

Fat Loss Blueprint Yeah, he’s strongest men to ever walk this plant. He may even be the strongest on other plants too 🍆..

[@hershey6171]

Sad thing is that people still dislike this video even though he is 100% right.

[@mrRunist]

blem He’s not right. The record will be an officially sanctioned event by WUS at a set date with calibrayed weights, officials and a judge which has proven himself as the best judge in strongman.

[@Partlow100]

Imagine being able to causally say “ in training, I have broken, or lifted what would have broken, many world records”. I really appreciate Brian’s humility and dedication.

[@doodlebob1421]

The chair Brian is sitting on is actually a six person couch

[@latanezimbardo7129]

well then that chair has a weird proportion

[@clarkelstein3599]

Doodlebob 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrLennybach]

Doodlebob the chair received an Arnold Classic award for longest endurance rep while holding a the worlds strongest man. lol

[@kabilan]

Doodlebob 😂😂

[@johnjohnson9567]

@@latanezimbardo7129 it's for 6 extremely tall and skinny ppl

[@RyanForrest1664]

Brian isn’t actually sitting in front of the camera, he is 7.4 miles away!

[@galgreen3749]

Hahaha 😂 good one

[@BladeRunner031]

😂

[@Slap398]

🤣

[@britishbeef2116]

😂

[@EikottXD]

Nice

[@robertduncan8400]

Brian is spot on. It’s just like school. You can complete all your homework, study hard and do everything to prepare for the test. But you don’t get to take the test at home. It’s just not the same. And if Brian’s voice can’t be heard here then I don’t know who’s can.

[@robertduncan8400]

BTICronox once he does it in competition people will acknowledge it. Until then all the fans and competitors will laugh and mock his “record”. You don’t have to agree with me, but that’s just a fact. And when Brian walks away from competing he will be remembered as a humble legend of the sport, If Thor were to walk away right now he would be remembered as the guy who set a questionable “record” at his home gym with no WSM titles to show for it. Hmmm.. it’s a tough choice for which I’d rather be. But if his “record” is more important than his legacy than he can have it 🤣😂

[@robertduncan8400]

BTICronox you’re right I forgot he got the one title 2018. That’s my bad. I do stand by my legacy comment. If he does the lift in competition then I believe people will give him the respect to go with it. And that’s cool that he’s famous in Germany but don’t you guys still worship David Hasselhoff? Haha just joking with you.

[@robertduncan8400]

BTICronox Yea I don’t dispute the parameters as to how he did the lift. At the end of the day did Thor actually pull the weight off the floor? Yes he did. I think why I fall on the side I’m on is because I grew up my whole life competing in sports. I played hockey for 18 years and fought in MMA for 6 years. And no matter how hard I trained at home or at the gym, none of it mattered unless I showed up and performed on game day. I know weightlifting is a little different as it is a solo effort but I just believe in competition. And if Brian Shaw or Eddie Hall posted something tomorrow of them breaking some record from their home gym I would feel the same way as I do in this situation. I feel like you have to have competitors around you who have a chance to match or even beat the weight you’re going for. Someone who adds that risk vs reward factor if you miss your lift. There is just a different type of pressure in those situations that I don’t believe you can recreate at home. Either way Thor now has the record as far as the books are concerned. I just feel that if he wants the respect from the community like Eddie received then he will need to do it in a live competition as well.

[@tristanperkins9828]

@BTICronox I don't agree that Eddie had better conditions, I think they were both at the top of their game, personally I like Eddie hall more and thought his lift was better simply because I felt more hype, but I don't think thor's lift should be taken away from him and think it should be classed as the world record deadlift, I also think that Eddie and thor are going to try go higher in the future and am rooting for Eddie, simply cause I like him more

[@carlsutherland3730]

This was the dumbest comment to ever get so much attention. Ever heard of home school? What about classes online? What was that about not counting? I went to public school on time for class done all my work took all the test and still bad at spelling grammar and punctuation. Why should my test count more than my nephew who's home schooled due to covid?

[@alvaroguerra3627]

WE SHOULD ALL PUSH FOR BRIAN TO BE THE GOVERNING BODY OF STRONGMAN!!

[@michaelmartinez4512]

this comment aged very well👍

[@disacane8459]

brian shaw is like the wise dad who makes peace with the kids

[@KarlosSatana]

😄

[@SKBKER]

Wise dad who picks you up like a doll

[@disacane8459]

@@SKBKER ahahahaha lol

[@roalnorman6148]

Bro😂

[@ltr2518]

The Chael Sonnen of Strongman

[@spentsparky4811]

I agree 100%. When you said, “we’re opening Pandora’s box with this lift” that hit hard.

[@MM-tp9ck]

People out here are thinking that they can close it after but once it's open it's open with only one thing left in the box. Hope.

[@spentsparky4811]

m m I agree. There is only one way to close it. Have a governing body over the sport. With all the athletes having a platform to broadcast a lift, what will stop them? I love the sport, but there needs to be some governing factors involved.

[@MM-tp9ck]

@@spentsparky4811 they essentially need their ifbb or similar. Which, who knows with the money behind world's ultimate strongman could eventually be them

[@niggasjit]

Same, that was so spot on!

[@emillerner6362]

I really dont, most of the other world records are done with a judge and I dont see how this is any diferent.

[@robertrico7598]

Brian, you are in a unique position, you could become the “Dana White” of strongman. He became the sanctioning body of a baby sport, now he’s worth a half a billion dollars. Step up, and get this organized as you see fit.

[@menoscyper3625]

Robert Rico thats so full of true

[@Gizzard4400]

Precisely. Brian is a very smart man and has the potential to be the true ambassador for strong man and take the sport to the level it was always meant to be

[@thedarkdirector3072]

He really needs to

[@netgeek3010]

Huge difference he's the real deal Dana was a box-e-size instructor lol.

[@evanbennett8269]

@Matt His point wasn't to compare to it professional fighting as a sport bud

[@kristinsearight3813]

Totally agree with Brian and Eddie on this one. Lost all respect for Thor when he acted with such unsportsmanlike like conduct towards Eddie at WSM. It says a lot that Brian, Eddie, Z and all these other strongmen get along so well. Even Oberst and Eddie get along. Sure they have their rivalry but they love and respect each other. Thor just seems to have his own posse and doesn't really try to fit in. They are absolutely correct, had Eddie done his lift under the same circumstance, no one, his FRIENDS included, would have accepted it as the world record. Eddie is a great guy.

[@xeph20]

@BTICronox nope.. the video where he complained over and over again that his last rep wasn't counted (while almost all his reps were faulty) while Eddie was after him and did 15 perfect reps and his last rep was an easy one. Everyone agreed he could've done one more but didn't because it wasn't needed... But mister mountain kept crying and even swore on his daughters head.... That all his reps were correct... He really made himself to shame that day. All my respect for him were instantly gone that moment

[@bigvideoenergy]

The mountain is such a dick. You can see it by his own youtube videos. He's not humble. This BTIchronic guy is on every comment defending thor like a good fangirl. My dad also weighed out my weights. It was a 503kg deadlift.

[@bigvideoenergy]

@BTICronox no one is questioning how much you love thor. The only question is why it was accepted. As Brian said himself. If eddie did the same thing at his gym with his friends it wouldn't be counted. Thor is a great lifter but is making a mockery making this a strongman record in his own gym. Yeh he did it. No doubt. Should it be counted in a strongman record. Definitely not. Just because thor is in tv shows, he gets a strongman record at his home??? Wtf

[@bigvideoenergy]

@BTICronox using a referee that wasn't filmed, happens to be apart of his yesmen crew. Happens to live in the same place. Happens to have his dad "officially" weigh it. Everyone is waiting to break records. Why can't he just wait? Stoltman had his training footage up of his lift at 228.4kg but then doesnt get it counted? Fair enough you are a thor fangirl but atleast be non biased like the shaw fans we are.

[@djveck0212]

@@bigvideoenergy i agree with most of what you said, but not with the waiting to break the record part. There is videos of Thor days before the deadlift and you can even hear in his voice how bad he sounds. He's breathing so heavily as if he needs an oxygen machine to help him. It should stand as an unofficial record, but to wait even longer i think would have been to dangerous for his health.

[@leogionnaire3001]

Atlas stone was actually inspired by Brian's head.

[@ouiji.]

A little more South bro and two of them. You need them that big to lift what he does

[@jakehill8542]

was going to like your comment but i’ll leave it on 69 for you g

[@DumbGeek777]

its been such a long time since a comment has made my laugh this much!

[@Calzman17]

If brain was around in Ancient Greece they would have thought he was Atlas

[@MattDoesLife539]

Shaw is the godfather of this generation for the Strongmen community. The fact that Shaw is a 4x WSM champion and still so humble, says a lot about the character.

[@prowlervanwijk5537]

Well said, brians knows he's big&strong but allso know that doesn't mean you have to act like a bully and let his ego speak for him.... His pure size eclipses many big man out there BUT Its very hard NOT not to like this huge teddybear.... He's well spoken yet humble and the face of strongmen today😉

[@dfwm20]

Can we all also appreciate the fact that he is easily breaking the stereotype of large strong men as being stupid muscle jocks. He is unbelievably intelligent and well spoken, it is a treat just to listen to him talk

[@mattgosling2657]

Yeah he seems really nice and likeable.

[@EikottXD]

Not to mention he's won Arnold Strongman as well.

[@michaelw7327]

@@idcHedumpedme how? elaborate

[@thebeardedYETI]

brians ring on his ring finger is actually a small child's belt

[@yidarmy8430]

Lol 😂👍

[@layyouin6860]

Duane Swift it's actually a rachett strap.

[@davidm.d.hyskell8983]

Ha!

[@tonywasikhongo7510]

@@layyouin6860 wtf is a rachet strap?

[@mysterytubesolved6472]

AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHHAHAAHAHAHAH

[@aimansahaja5981]

Travis Pastrana first did a double backflip at his backyard but was never counted as a record until he did it at the X-Games

[@Bryanpeacock33]

That's not true lol world records in motorsports are broken out of competition ... Not a good example bro ... And doing a double back flip wasn't a world record he was just the first to do it other people have done double back flips since then

[@atodaso1668]

same with tony hawk

[@MC_1993]

@@atodaso1668 damn Tony hawk did the 900 before that 99 x games?

[@atodaso1668]

@@MC_1993 Yes. And he ate a burger while doing it

[@dorijanjonjic3714]

travis is a legend

[@MrJoel9679]

Brian Shaw for World Strong Man Federation President!

[@count7340]

Why not just ... president?

[@fabiencalonne1052]

Wait and see...

[@jamestodd1104]

Yep. All past winners from Bruce Wilhelm should be invited to form the ISF international strongman federation. Get all the guys together and start setting rules for this stuff. The sport is big enough now

[@MrJoel9679]

James Todd yeah, the credibility of the competitors at the top is something the sport can use to distinguish its heritage and traditions. The sport needs growth but it also needs stability or it will inflate and then deflate after some controversy that discredits it. With multiple competitions each with competing sponsorship interests you’ll get that happening if there isn’t a strongman code. The more credibility, the more fans you attract and the higher value you can place on representation. Shaw gets this. Even Oberst gets it. Change is inevitable. Strongmen need a say in how to manage it though. It’s their pecks on the line.

[@walid7885]

Brian is a very smart humble badass who knows what he's talking about. And yes, he should start organizing a federation for strongman.

[@AD-ui6sk]

Voeding 2.0 yeah it was?😂

[@qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm3937]

Voeding 2.0 what are u on about😂yes it was

[@AD-ui6sk]

Voeding 2.0 I mean Eddie was the only one to try the record but there was whole deadlift comp going on

[@andrewschrader1966]

@@AD-ui6sk Are you guys joking? Have you seen the competition? World Deadlift Championship in 2016; Eddie was not the only person to attempt 500 KG, it was also attempted by Benny Magnusson and Jerry Pritchett in the same contest. Before commenting and acting like you know stuff, make sure you actually know what you're talking about.

[@randomgamebox9730]

@@andrewschrader1966 thank you a lot brother

[@Peter-so4vl]

Brian's shirt says it all. "Work hard, stay HUMBLE" He is one of the greatest strong men to walk the earth.

[@zulutonic]

Brian should really unite all Strongmen in a Federation. He's already the leader without ever asking for it. He earned it by respect.

[@SeanMikey]

The governing body should be highly respected and fair people. Magnus, Big Z, and Brian would make a great start.

[@gilbertduke1645]

Bill kaz

[@TheGamerzAid]

Poundstone would be a name thrown in that hat too

[@lj3307]

And pudzianowski

[@MrMhtmht]

Brian, Magnus Samuelsson, Kaz and Pudzian

[@MrMhtmht]

Brian, Magnus Samuelsson, Kaz and Pudzian

[@NaturalHypertrophy]

Ohhh that's gonna be good, if there's one person I trust to be objective on this it's Brian

[@chadywood]

Same here, always felt like one of the most level headed guys in the scene, glad he's weighed in here.

[@brandonb9452]

Natural Hypertrophy yeah he’s generally pretty chill and honest

[@imemoria8144]

HAHA thanks for the laugh budd

[@R.B.90]

@philip Trevor I agree but in the future when we look back we can still say he pulled it off. I know it won't be official but that should still matter. These records will be broken again but we can look back and say both Eddie and Hafthor were doing things said to be impossible in 2019-2020. I am no strongman so I am not saying I know what right and wrong just sharing how I see it. I think Thor should do it.

[@simonhollad5511]

Yeah, Eddies best friend 🤣

[@barrelchestedfreedomfighte8513]

I think brain and big z should make all the rules, they are both the true meaning of fair sportsman.

[@guuspalmero]

Totally agree

[@FlyTour69]

Eric Walker I agree! But who’s “brain”?

[@FactsAboutTheWorld.]

how is shaw neutral when hes best freinds with eddie

[@ethansalazar4920]

Charis Apostolidis I see what you did there 🙂

[@CodyJacksonJackson8812]

100% agree

[@ajdood]

Thor is a bad loser. The icelanders strongmen team are really pee'd off that not only did they get beaten in the deadlift in 2016, but also in world's strongest man a year later. At the end of world's strongest man 2017 Thor showed such bad sportsmanship with his attitude, claiming that he was cheated out of the win. I lost respect for him after that, he needs to get off his high horse with this illusion that he has that he is so great.

[@tustari]

Thor is a TERRIBLE loser. His behaviour at 2017 at Worlds was the worst display of sportsmanship I’ve ever seen in strongman and set the sport back several years. He went after the refs when the head judge was his own pal Magnus ver Magnusson lol! I hope he stays retired because he is bad for the sport. Can’t wait to see his ass KO’d by Eddie

[@carlsutherland3730]

Thor beat that old record. Impressive.

[@Revster]

@@carlsutherland3730 He beat it out of competition

[@Aa-cu4ji]

@@Revster no shit, still who lifted more??

[@pkavenger9990]

Halfthor was salty in 2017 competition but Eddie is doing the same now. If Eddie is retired then he should shut up otherwise go out and compete. if he thinks Elephantbar is easy then i dare him to do that 500 Kg deadlift in his own gym with Elephant bar.

[@robertyang4365]

50% of the comments: Brian should be the governing body of strongman The other 50%: Brian’s forearms are so big they should be called fivearms

[@ToothlessTanker]

Robert Yang fivearms !! 😂😂

[@warrensgmal4300]

Robert Yang so does this mean that this comment is 100% of all the comments 👀🤯

[@Alpostpone]

@@warrensgmal4300 The math is undeniable. QED.

[@yeetwchybaban]

Lool

[@julppu5439]

This guy is huge! But i think that is litle bit too much

[@ABBDProductions]

Brian Shaw: President of the International Strongman Federation, that’s gotta nice ring to it;)

[@FabledGentleman]

And then no one shows up to compete because WADA needs to test people. You are not really thinking that hard are you? ;)

[@alpertugrulcelik211]

FabledSomething tip your fedora elsewhere

[@FabledGentleman]

@@alpertugrulcelik211 ok. so you think these guys would pass a anti doping test?

[@alpertugrulcelik211]

FabledSomething obviously not. However, WSM is technically already a “drug tested contest” so obviously PEDs are a non-factor in such federations

[@FabledGentleman]

@@alpertugrulcelik211 Dude are you on crack or something? There is no drug testing in WSM or Arnold or any other strongman competition. All these guys are on the juice. And of they stopped we won't see records ever again. This is why we cannot ever have a federation for strongmen, if they are to be seen as equal to other athletes, they must undergo testing.

[@joec3407]

Finally someone is weighing in without being petty and attacking people's character or quoting what athletes said 4 or 5 years ago - times change. You truly care about this sport and want to see it prosper and that's why you are a 4 time champion. Promise us when you are done with competing you create this strongman federation/governing body, no one can question your integrity or experience! #voteshaw

[@siejehyeysbdkwl]

J Captain I was legit thinking he should make the federation!!!

[@one4all265]

Brian could do sanctioning, but to create a whole strongman federation might not be the best and would not do anything about anyone breaking records at home.

[@RS-xq6je]

Well said my friend

[@goodreason3123]

At this point I am waiting for Nick Best to finish full cycle of cuck squad of friends holding their dicks because of their irrelevancy in strongman scene. Anyways dont think Nick will do it because of his personality. He is one that didnt lost my lifetime respect as strongman from these 4.

[@tylermorgan9018]

Brad castleberry broke that record recording from his home gym too.

[@tomasduff7211]

My man Brian Shaw is just spitting straight facts. Everyone listen to him

[@coen071993]

Facts? You mean like when he says it should be done in competition because then it is go time when they say so etc? Eddie brought his own bar and they gave him time. Brian even says here that they set that up for Eddie. Talk about the olympics? There is no bringing your own bar. There are no events catered towards an athlete. I'm sorry but from everything Brian says it seems like Eddie's deadlift shouldn't even count as an official record. Plus there is rogue record breakers stuff. Never heard anything about that not being official even though they were the sole competitor for their record, which, to me, seems like it removes the whole competition factor Brian seems to find so important.

[@ben-ww7ks]

opinions are not facts. shaw is 100% wrong.

[@dantethunderstone2118]

coen071993 when Eddie broke the record it wasn’t “an event catered to a competitor” it was an event...about deadlifting

[@dantethunderstone2118]

coen071993 also the 1 competitor was one small point Brian made

[@coen071993]

@@dantethunderstone2118 It wasn't one small point he made. It was the biggest point by far. From about 8:40 onwards he clearly makes that his biggest point by far. Brian even goes as far as explaining that his world record axle deadlift at the time was way harder because the guy before him detached his bicep. The somewhat unpredictable nature of a competition rather than being able to go when you are ready is his biggest point by far. Sure it was an event and it was about deadlifting, but did you miss the part where Brian says it was basically set up for Eddie? Did you miss the part where Brian said that he wasn't at that deadlifting competition because of it? Eddie brought his own bar to do the 500kg on, how is that fair? Shouldn't everyone bring their own bar/log/stone/whatever for a record then? Beyond that they apparently gave him time. Competition of not, they created the best possible circumstances for Eddie to be able to break that record rather than it just being a competition where he has to just deal with how it goes, which, again, is very clearly Brian's biggest point as to why it should be done in a competition.

[@samstiers775]

You mentioned that strongman doesn’t have a governing body. Maybe you and other legends like Big Z and Kaz could work with some of the big promotions to form a single governing body. You’d be able to define standard implements for each lift and certain standards for competition and records.

[@markusl6412]

IFSA tried that mid 2000's and their comps were actually kinda boring after awhile using the same equipment....maybe just have an official deadlift and log lift (a real wooden log!) record that is standardized

[@k0bra3eak40]

@@markusl6412 they can set up official records for staple events, deadlift, log lift, stone etc

[@Archangel112]

Good idea, go'ed la

[@jdj2022]

Markus L well what they could do is have basic standards. Then if there is any issue then the governing body can vote on wether or not it will count as an official world record if there is any controversy and it would be more an official thing and not just an opinion.

[@markusl6412]

@@k0bra3eak40 Yes....and please no rep records!

[@billymemonable]

Here sits a beast who screams like a berserker and flips cars over as if they were made of cardboard. And yet, he speaks like a gentleman. The composure and the prose is so calming. You're a treasure Brian Shaw! Never change.

[@dondenton2021]

Thank you for this analysis. The allegory with Olympic and other records and events is excellent. I am a little late in seeing this, but I felt compelled to let you know that you passion and analysis is appreciated.

[@joksimradovic4040]

Same here.

[@IsaacAsante17]

Shaw's talking. Listen to him!

[@jeoocampo4199]

He is talking to the camera

[@martinc.720]

What do you think people come here for? lol

[@adrianpap1374]

Should have talked when Makarov was doing the same thing. Then he wouldn't have been a huge hypocrite on this subject.

[@rehaan6428]

Adrian Pap Ivan makarov tried to do it in an official contest and failed. Nothing to talk about.

[@IsaacAsante17]

@Red Pilled Fox I see what you did there

[@davidmounier2116]

In the Eddie v Thor argument, I’m on Brian’s side.

[@wroomwroomboy123]

Brian is the Jerry Springer of this conflict. Not too great either,but it sure as hell makes it awesome as a spectator.

[@masonwright7700]

David Mounier huh

[@justsomeguy6336]

Brian is wrong. Weight is weight.

[@jbz1234]

@@justsomeguy6336 Until nobody knows what that weight is because only the guy attempting the record got to lift it....which is the problem.

[@justsomeguy6336]

bre man Then it’s not a record.

[@LvWeeb]

Allowing records to be broken from the comforts of your own gym is an insult to previous record holders.

[@AgreeToNotAgree]

This goes to Eddie's record too, that wasn't on competition but the whole show was set on him. So who the fuck even cares?

[@Bruce_T]

@@AgreeToNotAgree That's completely different

[@pacomoreno190]

@@Bruce_T Its not. Just because he's a good guy doesn't mean he's in the right. Same rules apply to Evil and Good

[@ah7027]

@@AgreeToNotAgree It was still a competition with other lifters. Yes it was adjusted slightly to fit a 500kg lift but he still had external issues to deal with that were out of his control.

[@samueltrankvill735]

@@pacomoreno190 Well, it was an official competition where people got the chance to bring it as well. The point is, it was set under competition circumstances. I'd give it to Thor as well if the weights were adjusted to fit him during an official strongman event.

[@darthrib1281]

Best way to see this is all baseball players can hit homeruns during practice and off season but not all baseball players can hit a homerun at the end of the ninth during a world series

[@84stevencorbett]

Brian is the voice of reason. So level headed, even though he is clearly passionate and he has a friend in the fight, he is still thinking about the sport.

[@africaRBG]

Brian's t-shirt is actually a queen-sized bedsheet

[@sadok6066]

africaRBG original

[@shaneziegler1487]

africaRBG the chair Brian is sitting on must be huge

[@danielmillwood6354]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[@chris_rides_kawasaki]

I wondered where my 4 man tent went...

[@carlmurphy7190]

Na,its a marquee

[@abcxyz7058]

Usain Bolt was rumoured to run a faster 100m in training prior to setting his record, but thats not a world record. Completely with Brian on this. Also, a big part of being a professional athlete is the psychological element of being in a competition and the pressure of the crowd. Edit: a lot of people focusing on “kilos are kilos” etc. But that’s not the point, the point is that outside of a competition, it was not a world record. Yes the WUS is broadcasting it etc. But if usains training session had been broadcast, it still would not have counted as a world record, Furthermore, Eliud Kipchoge broke the two hour marathon time, but this doesn’t stand as a marathon world record as it was outside of competition in favourable circumstances.

[@lukebeyer1121]

RUMORED such a dumbass way to compare, people will be there a judge as well. Terrible comparison

[@bigsam98_63]

@@lukebeyer1121 also unlike Usain Bolts sport there are far less variables. Kilos are Kilos no matter where they are lifted.

[@adamek9750]

Bigsam98_ you could say the same about 100m..

[@mpownage4806]

Bigsam98_ uhmm no, there are still a lot of variables, your body’s response to prep, sleep, response to diet, maybe you’re off on competition day. tons of variables go into weightlifting

[@lukebeyer1121]

@@adamek9750 and whether its inside or outside believe it or not its different and i dont care what peipke say. Until thete is a strongman governing body this with a judge is a world record. I do hope thoigh when it does have a governing body that they wipe away every record same as olympic weightlifting when weight classes change

[@liukeiner]

It’s impossible to be more respectful, nice and honest than Brian 🥺

[@peachesgalore7689]

Brian Shaw: the Gandalf of Strongman.

[@MrJoel9679]

peachesgalore7689 Someone gonna create a gif of Shaw telling the balrog Thor that the deadlift attempt... shall not pass!

[@peachesgalore7689]

@@MrJoel9679 Love it.

[@lukearthur8571]

To summarize: This ain't it chief Brian Shaw for Strongman Federation President

[@toledospeedotube]

You forgot to include Brad Castleberry

[@craigdjbuller1844]

He's 100% the man for the job. What he said was correct. Brian for head of the organisation

[@diablo5028]

12:32 is totaly right

[@menoscyper3625]

True

[@davidcrosse2502]

Brad is joke he doesn't count

[@shaggy94582]

This is why we love Brian, no personal attacks, no picking sides. Just pointing out the obvious facts with the sole purpose of helping the sport grow.

[@squidwardtortellini1832]

Amen

[@bn7sc497]

Would have been great if Eddy was half as good of role model as Brian is and did not talk complete shit about a whole coutry - a country with great people, that brought the sport of strongmen oder strength sport in general to where it is now...

[@shaggy94582]

@@bn7sc497 100% agree and Eddie just recently apologized for it and explained what he ment and I believe his apology. He didnt mean all of Iceland just thor's crew of yes men.

[@deshovel5243]

@@shaggy94582 where did he apologize?

[@shaggy94582]

@@deshovel5243 yes I believe it's in a post on his Instagram

[@robertmather7334]

Brian is one of the best people in this messed up world. Tells it like it is.

[@nathanjones3792]

I love how every influencer are actively dodging the words, covid, corona, pandemic because they know they will get demonitised, good job KZbin

[@nathanjones3792]

@Mark Steven but it isn't to do with profit, this video isn't even directly about the pandemic, this is limiting the content these people can make and make money from, why should their income be hurt like everyone else, they're not componsated as youtubers.

[@Cuyt24]

Nathan Jones It also came from a non specific country in the eastern region of the world.

[@master_Blaster91]

@S Phung be cause a government has Shut down on purpose to destroy lives and businesses

[@deanopain]

KZbin have walked this back a bit on 11th March. youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2020/03/coronavirus-update-on-creator-support.html?m=1 The CEO said they aren't classifying the pandemic as a "sensitive event" which would prevent videos mentioning it being monetized. They said selected partners will be monetized including those who "self certify" as to whether their videos meet the standards for monetization.

[@scott3009]

@@majrminer Basically KZbin wants everyone to follow the script that is being implemented, whether it be true or false. If you want to talk about the facts, there aren't any. So many supposed experts are disagreeing constantly and the ones running the show have flipped opinions, changed guidelines, and drastically adjusted projections. Masks are no good, Masks are good, 200k dead, 60K dead, can't travel from human to human, etc.. The only fact is that it's bringing down the US, which is looking more and more like a targeted attack. The US has better healthcare and much better technology than other countries, yet has 5-10 times more cases and deaths? I'm calling bs.

[@ianreese641]

Brian is the most well spoken strongman out there he sounds like someone who could be the president of a strongman federation

[@mack7974]

Ian Reese he could be our next president of the United States. Shaw2024

[@javadose317]

Mack Indestad all seriousness. Strongman federation. This is a pandemic it will be called castleberrying

[@alonzorodriguezaviles1607]

Thank god that we have Brian who shows everyone what actually is happening during these dark times

[@iamlegend68]

Brian is 100% right about the competition factor. That plays a huge part in performance. In my view, Eddie's 500kg deadlift stands as the WR as that was done during a sanctioned event. Respect to Thor for lifting 501kg but records can't be set in your own gym / home, similar to other sports.

[@rvanleersum]

But you ignore the factor that makes the competition criteria important. Brian states the reason is because you don't know how much time you have on the incremental increases etc. Eddie's 500kg lift was done on a separate bar and he was given maximal time to prepare, as he deemed fit, to make his attempt. So, in all honesty, the parameters of an in competition lift weren't met in that instance either. It simply happened at a competition. I personally feel the debate is inane. Even Eddie doesn't dispute that Thor legitimately pulled 501kg. Under the circumstances, it was the best they could do. It's a bit much, to me, to discredit the legitimacy of that 501kg lift on that subjective detail. All the controls were present by Shaw's admission save the aforementioned. Thor's lift was 100% sanctioned by WUS. Again, even Eddie doesn't dispute this despite his claim that WSU wasn't there in person. It was still sanctioned. Saying Thor's isn't good by that criteria mutually discredit's Eddie's.

[@rvanleersum]

@@TheColJoker He could barely lift 470? Maybe in your made up world. His dad also wasn't the only one weighing the plates. Try harder.

[@nephos100]

@@rvanleersum That last sentence nailed it.

[@banger2998]

Doesn’t really matter what you think is the right way. Fact of the matter is he lifted 501kg and that’s the record. No buts and ifs. A records only metric is who has done the most if you want to dispute if he actually pulled 501kg that’s a different matter however if you’re not even disputing that you’re just acting childish.

[@grahamstall1556]

you are just promoting cheating@@banger2998

[@Deejy1]

Brian PLEASE set up a strongman federation. You’re the man for the job

[@joshsmith7626]

Kyle Dreeling absolutely

[@BruceLVL]

Brian needs to be Dana White in Strongman competition

[@steveb2205]

My thoughts exactly 👍

[@Deejy1]

justin abraham he says in the video that there are currently none. Hopefully a well respected athlete like Shaw would be able to unite everyone under the one banner

[@jaylongton]

Brian is a loser and a cry baby and is not the man for the job. Kazmaier is the man for the job!

[@chopzmasta07]

This is why I love Brian. He is everything that his shirt says. Hard working and very humble. Humble in victory. Humble in defeat. It's nice to see someone with a level head talk about this

[@meginna8354]

Except he got many facts wrong

[@TheGlobuleReturns]

megin na name them

[@brandonedwards905]

With this news, Brad Castleberry is going to set every record.

[@gutter9995]

@Parvis Films Brad could lift 1000kg with one arm! To easy!

[@jwatson181]

I think your forgetting the judge and the calibrated weights! I am totally okay with having an in competition vs an out of competition record. It does get blurred when you have sponsors put on a competition for you aka Eddie's dead lift record. The jumps in weigh were very similar to what you would do in training.

[@rehaan6428]

Jose Ballers You mean curling it right?

[@stanthebamafan]

Yessssss

[@lukasg4807]

@@person10 in luke 18:19 Jesus is rebuking the man for using such a term, when he does not believe him to be God. The other 2 verses don't have any bearing. Also Jesus directly affirms his Godhood multiple times in the scriptures. Please read the new testament with an open mind.

[@richardbardsley5065]

Allowing athletes to set records in their home gym is totally reckless and brings the integrity of the sport into question massively! Eddie has the only official 500kg lift in my book.

[@lf67hh28]

Why? Eddie never did it in a competition nor did he have to obey the rules that the others on the bar did 🤷‍♂️ Thors was reffed by the leading authority in world strongman who calibrated the weights. 100% legit, and in the book rightfully.

[@christianjun6393]

The problem is that fuckin record junp.. like 1 kgs?? Eddie is fuckin go for 465 then 500.. Now everyone can go grab their own eq..call the referee.. and pretty sure we will see like 502.5 kg world record.. or even 502.2 kg LOL

[@lf67hh28]

@@christianjun6393 I watched Eddie's previous WR from back stage, and Thor still holds the current WR. He could have gone way higher but he trolled like a boss😀 - plus let's be honest, he's a far greater strongman.

[@dontlookspins]

@@lf67hh28 lmao that's not honest at all

[@lf67hh28]

@@dontlookspins Which point exactly? Thors maximum lifts are greater than Eddie's in over 85% of strongman events. He's also won more than double the strong man titles of Eddie, including the most prestigious one (Arnold) 3 times.

[@Sierra-bw4gm]

I love how Brian is trying to be diplomatic. But you can tell how passionate he is, about protecting the sport.

[@FabledGentleman]

It's not the sport, it's bias towards Eddie.

[@Sierra-bw4gm]

@@FabledGentleman Not sure about that, Eddie and Brian may be friend. But I think Brian is being honest about the effect on the sport. Big Z seems to be of the same opinion as Brian. Based of his post on Instagram stories.

[@IvanM272]

lawri dowie he was not honest when he settled a record outside of competition. The rules are not bending to these guys to make a record right now, Brian is the one that wants the rules to change. If the WUS is calling it official and promoting the event, that is what makes the record official, those are the rules. Putting this in competition thing they’re talking about here is bending the rules. Brian is not neutral here, only a bunch of casuals would think that. The same bunch of casuals that talked nothing on this subject until Eddie video. Now it’s a problem but it wasn’t before. Bunching of hypocrites, especially Brian for breaking a record before outside of competition.

[@Sierra-bw4gm]

@@IvanM272 Not sure what record your talking about Brian, breaking outside of competition. The point about the deadlift record, is that it is a huge draw. As their is so many people talking about it. Having it attempted in a competition, after the global crisis is over. Would be better for the sport. Where there is other competitors trying the same lift. It makes it more of a spectacle, and give the fans a better show.

[@IvanM272]

@@Sierra-bw4gmThis is an official world record. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpPbfnx5m5qNZ7c So now the sport needs to move foward it counted for me but cant count for you. Its me Brian the neutral guy talking, not siding with my personal and close friend Eddie.

[@fadidiab1991]

The most respectful, reasonable, fair and humble Strongman ever! 24 mins of wisdom and passion.. Brian Shaw - Legend

[@tonyjlorns1727]

Fadi Diab And Big z to

[@Anuskasv0]

Brian should change his name to Brain, this guy is smart.

[@FreshPrepNutrition]

GENETIC BEAST yeah you must be stupid. How’s he suppressing talent. What he’s saying in strongman is equivalent to if Phil Heath or Shawn Rhoden just sat at home and took pictures in front of 1 mr Olympia judge and said hey I’m mr Olympia

[@danielsilver611]

Clearly, his strongest muscle is his brain. What a credit to his sport.

[@Viniggerofficial]

Brain isn't a muscle

[@caelahrens9767]

Remember Brian would have beat the world record for atlas stones many times in his home gym if this was allowed.

[@wassimkhazzaka6360]

I was waiting for Brian to touch on this point but as humble as he is he didn't. He said it for years that he was ready to break the atlas stone record in a competition and since no competition was organized he didn't set it in his gym. I am kind of upset on his behalf that just this year at the Arnold's they brought back the stone record!

[@mclovin6039]

We don't even call them atlas stones in my house, we call them Brian stones 😉👍😁

[@jakeybball]

Come on man, don’t even start. Tom is the king of the stones. It’s not close. He’s only 25 and that 600 lb Stone was nothing. Tom broke it legit a couple weeks ago in Columbus at the Arnold.

[@wildwilie]

jakeybball Remember Brian did a 628lbs stone in his own gym pretty easily in 2011. He also thought he could do 700lbs. But for so many years no competition gave him the chance to break it.

[@Zherec]

@@wassimkhazzaka6360 The underlying thing here is also that there is no point in setting records if there is no money to be made from it. I would be very surprised if Brian had declined someones offer of say hundreds of thousands of dollars for a record breaking spectacle done in his home gym with judges and other verifications in place.

[@neulysisvillegas1774]

This is why my favorite strongman is Brian Shaw. Nothing but sensible facts. No biases or judgement. Nothing but love for the integrity of the strongman sport. Such a humble dude. Be great guys.

[@BurstingVeins1]

You need to start the official federation, SWSF, Shaw's World Strongman Federation.

[@D1craigRob]

Take the personal name out of it and it could work. SBFIFA - Sepp Blatters FIFA...

[@regkarn1]

I like that suggestion. World Strongman Federation.

[@calumtodd9879]

Totally something he could do when he retires

[@Hodorofwinterfell]

Sounds like a union for strongmen

[@rams812]

I like that, especially the name part. People might look down on it, but it shows just how much he's done and what a big part in strongman he has played in its growth and mainstream attention. So yeah, I dig it. Respect.

[@Yoda_Brothers_AI]

This is why Brian is my all time favorite Strong Man. Such a humble and honest person.

[@seansmith-wilson2554]

If only something like this had been Eddie’s response in the first place, things would not have gotten so out of hand

[@dogcatdogable]

Eddie loves playing the villain, but he’s right to be an asshole about this imo.

[@meginna8354]

But Shaws concerns were still misconceptions, WUS officials will be flying to Iceland(which he wasn't sure about), Thor is not hosting this or controlling anything, WUS is.

[@meginna8354]

@@dogcatdogable you're also very ignorant about the facts, as he was, he had some misconceptions.

[@jdj2022]

Sean Smith-Wilson yeah. I love Eddie but he sounded like a child throwing a temper tantrum on the playground in his video 😂😂😂

[@NSD-fp9qj]

He apologized for calling out the Icelandics so you can shut it

[@TroggyPK]

I can understand what Brian is saying here, for example no other sporting record has been set on a test track, look at the 100m sprint for example, Usain bolt's record was allegedly broken in training by his team mates a few times but because they where in training its not counted, setting a record in competition is part of the record itself.

[@vinnyvince1883]

ghost-x That wouldn't be fair to the other strong men though, just don't let anyone do it at their home gym to set no controversy

[@mrsensei8878]

@@vinnyvince1883 Its also not fair that someone like Hafthor is on his prime of his life and cant even attempt this lift by your opinion. Who knows what happens to him in the next year. What if Eddie came in the same situation back in 2017? He was destroying his body already and I dont believe he could be on that level much longer. He planned to peak that day and did it. Its just weird circumstances now where they only can attempt it this way.

[@vinnyvince1883]

Mr Sensei yes boomer of course

[@billymurphy3]

Mr Sensei fairness has nothing to do with competition. It’s not fair for the team who would have won the NBA finals or the Stanley Cup. It’s not fair that the people who would have competed in this years Olympics couldn’t compete. It’s called an epidemic. Sometimes things are out of our control BUT you can’t just choose to change the standard because of a freak event that has an impact on one season. It’s not fair that Caleb Dressel would have likely swept the Olympics swimming and won’t be able to. Should he just get to set records in his own pool. Should he beat more of Michael Phelps records in his own pool? Should he get medals for this? No. Should “the best” team at the time of seasons being shut down win the NBA Finals or Stanley Cup? NO. The simple answer is NO. Fairness has nothing to do with it. Anyone who argues that it isn’t “fair” has no argument. Sometimes things don’t go your way. This goes for everything in life. Get over it. If strongman is to be a legitimate sport, you need to have legitimate rules, not some bro mentality of do it how you want, when you want because you’re ready and it’s “not fair” that you were ready and the moment was taken away. It’s not fair the Arnold classic Australia was cancelled and people who need these shows for the Olympia cannot compete. It’s not fair that the buffalo bills lost 4 Super Bowls in a row. It’s not fair the saints were robbed on a missed pass interference call. It’s not fair Steve Bartman caught the ball and the Cubs slipped. It’s not fair that great players get no recognition because they lived in the era of Michael Jordan. It’s not fair you didn’t get the job you wanted over another candidate. It’s not fair you weren’t promoted over your co-worker. It’s not fair that the girl you like doesn’t like you back. You can’t always get what you want and strongman should be that way JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER SPORT.

[@ChurritoFrio]

@ghost-x by that logic the Olympics should still be allowed to be done in athletes own gyms. Bro like he said the world is on pause right now and it sucks for everyone. We just have to wait it out and do it the real way

[@Silky_boi]

Finally someone who is sensible speaking on this matter!!!! Too bad he was late. ; )

[@sergioalexandresousa9313]

never too late to lift 500kgs more my friend kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@cranberryjuice7442]

Late

[@brandonjeffries6314]

Lol he doesn't get the late joke.

[@510midget8]

@@joshodell1305 the joke is that Brian is always late

[@keighlancoe5933]

Brian is such a likeable gentleman, I have nothing but respect for this giant of a man.

[@roryjamieson8439]

It’s funny how Thor accused Eddie of having everything in his favour and now they are going to allow him to have a record which is a mere kilogram over the WR and it was set in his own gym and weighed out by his dad... yeh.

[@ondrejklasek5431]

So your point is Eddie is same cheat as Thor and both records should not be counted? Since they both had advantage of home soil with friends setting up all weights? Ye, that would be fair.

[@Ogreslol]

@@ondrejklasek5431 Eddie Hall's deadlift record was at an actual competition... his buddies weren't setting up the weights rofl! Eddie Hall's world strongest man win in 2017 wasn't cheating either. If you actually watch the videos... and pay attention to facts... thor double dipped and wasn't waiting for down calls NUMEROUS times. He should have lost almost half his reps! Instead they only pulled 1 for a double dip. He got beat. I used to like Thor but not really anymore, seems more like a butt hurt whiner. Eddie can be an ass too but he isn't a whiner. Brian is a 100% class act and spot on with everything though.

[@prochizcz]

@@Ogreslol Yeah Thor seems to be a really sore loser. Saying shit like: losing a competition is worse than losing daughter, did not win him any favors from me either, hopefully this boxing match helps these two to sort out the shit they have between them and they can focus on making a good name for strong man sport.

[@FLMKane]

@@ondrejklasek5431 nah bro we're just saying that Brad Castleberry has records that are equally valid

[@cole4832]

@@ondrejklasek5431 nah I think his point is Thor is a hypocrite

[@samhaokip9126]

If this goes through, Brad Castleberry will hold all the world records before the end of the year.

[@sondersonics7534]

@Jon Samuel No because rouge will be the supplier and Magnusson will be the judge and exactly everything will be weighed and livestreamed

[@bingerasder6466]

nope if there will be judges and plate measurement, but you were almost clever :D

[@samharper5881]

@@sondersonics7534 what's it gotta do with lipstick?

[@ReachingMyPrime]

Go look at the sponsors of the event for the legitimacy. Shaw and Hall are best mates and hate Thor.

[@Joeblogsvlogs]

Hahahah best comment 😂😂

[@norsemancool]

This big guy has a good head on his shoulders.

[@donjohnson5424]

I'm so glad that Brian and Eddie both seem to be such great guys.

[@gnulen]

I wish Eddie would have made a logical argument like this, instead of calling them unstrustworthy.

[@antonm1876]

@A B Stop being melodramatic, he's sportsman who's a bit in love with himself. Not the first and won't be the last. And in his defence he did back up everything he said he was going to do, if you've walked the walk you're allowed to talk the talk.

[@LivingFree]

@A B Eddie CAN talk about himself and be a bit cocky. The guy lifted over 1000lbs. That's insane. Let him boast a bit. These guys give up a lot to be the best.

[@ThomasThomas-tg2qi]

@@antonm1876 He didn't back up everything he said. He said he was gonna break the log lift WR but couldn't do it due to his broken ankle.

[@Halo23874]

Rainer W. Dude what, if he broke his ankle then he gets to decide what he will want to do next. Come on, people decide what they wanna say

[@ThomasThomas-tg2qi]

@@Halo23874 I can't get any information out of your comment sorry, English isn't my native language

[@Joke1136]

Brian is the Optimus Prime of all Strongman. He respects the 13 primes and now he’s leading people to a better place.

[@vergil666dante8]

I watched an episode of "The Strongest Man in History" and that is it exactly what I thought. He really is the Optimus Prime of Strongman.

[@jazen1621]

you know I was quite convinced that these at home records were somewhat acceptable because of the nature of the weight being calibrated. but after hearing what Brian is saying, absolutely it opens up Pandora's box. The credibility comes from it being done inside a competition. same with power lifting.

[@shadycharacters1934]

Would this change if there was a governing body?

[@mygoogle7684]

@@shadycharacters1934 That's not what he said.

[@shadycharacters1934]

@@mygoogle7684 ?

[@deadandbored]

@@shadycharacters1934 this wouldn't change because a governing body would not be able to oversee all these lifts happening

[@unforgotten2000]

Shady Characters it would change if there was a governing body. Reason being is that the governing body will make sure everything is up to spec and consistent from lift to lift. Leaves no room for doubts

[@yahoshua2527]

Thanks brother, you truly opened my eyes to things I never thought about, as someone who's competed in powerlifting and bodybuilding I understand, setting a record alone at home is not the same as being on a platform with 10-20 other people going at a random pace only being as ready as you show up to be

[@eddieshearman9967]

Brian is the saviour we didn’t deserve

[@jessejive117]

hhhk20 chill out you psycho lol

[@hyenalaughingmatter8103]

@hhhk20 hey I know you ;))

[@hulkamstrongest]

When Brian Shaw gets vocal and passionate, people listen.

[@davidbaumgard9620]

I didn't think about all points Brian made before. He's absolutely correct about all this.

[@owenbarclay]

Seems like the best, most compassionate and reasonable take anyone could’ve had on this

[@joshr1444]

The voice of reason has spoken!

[@prestonsouthwick8337]

You can hear his concern in his voice. He really cares.

[@EdoSynysterfan]

He' s a really nice guy and probably the strongman with most sportmanship, but i think the heavy breath is caused by something else, if you know what i mean...

[@tub4977]

haha its all the tren m8 and 400lbs bodyweight not health at all

[@prestonsouthwick8337]

@@EdoSynysterfan lmao

[@striker7115]

PLEASE BECOME THE “DANA WHITE” OF STRONGMAN

[@revenzo3]

that would be so sick. Brian's the dude who should do it too, super capable.

[@sorenharajdic7803]

dude for sure

[@c.j.diesel774]

MEMES !!! Yes please!

[@user-oh9lc1mr8x]

More like the chael sonnen of the ufc

[@WxMcGee66]

YES

[@mrfulgi]

I agree with Brian, records should only be broken in competition. Not in someone's home gym. I give every athlete in strongman competition so much credit for lifting the amount of weight they do. What I took out of Brian's video is that he wants it to be fair. Kudos to him. Great video Brian! :)

[@Chumgeyser]

This seems like a definite answer to the question.

[@hg_10sm68]

Chumgeyser if what Brian said is true, then Eddie’s record isn’t legitimate either. Eddie had his own bar, & as much rest period as he needed for the 500 attempt

[@joshprosper8148]

Brian’s such an articulate guy. The model professional. Also the olympics is such a good analogy all sportsmen are suffering at the moment.

[@sambassbo93]

That’s what led me to Brian, how much of a good sport he is. Much respect

[@reekoboost7498]

Finally someone who brings some sense to this, big respect Brian.

[@antonm1876]

@@person10 😂😂😂

[@SpecialDetermence]

”Strongman world records have been controversial before because... *LETS PLAY RAID SHADOWLEGENDS*

[@Kingkoolaid96]

" I know there's no governing body..." -Commissioner Brian Shaw circa 2020.

[@Mtybifiwant]

Brian is just a absolute beast and such a humble guy he’s literally a walking feat of strength Brian doesn’t even notice he’s a legend and if he does he refuses it cause he’s so nice 🤣🤣

[@floki5605]

The main takeaway here should be that there has to be a STANDARD in any competition. When you bend the rules to accommodate extenuating circumstances you are inevitably going to bend the agreeableness on any feat achieved outside of the standard. All this does is create more complexities and controversy which is NOT needed in ANY sport. Totally agree with shaw here.

[@Woodsidj]

Love shawstrength's take. gotta compete to call it a world record 100%

[@n00mslifts69]

Brian has put his opinion across so well, perfectly explained his thinking. He is thinking about the sport, the future of strongman. If strongman is to be on par with all other sports it needs a governing body.

[@TimPdotTM]

Yea, much better than Eddie did. Same message with two very different deliveries.

[@zanesmith9539]

Its so refreshing to see Brian being so respectful and neutral after seeing Eddie and Hafþór bickering about this all over insta. Thank you for giving your take on this Brian, much appreciated :)

[@SS-iu1re]

Every time he says world record I just hear Eddie saying “it’s a record of the world” 😂

[@marissamarshall7244]

Oh my gosh I thought I was fhe only one 😂😂😂

[@hewesy7265]

"Did you know I've got a world record?"

[@hewesy7265]

@Cole Higgins was it a record of the world?

[@seanclarke6733]

Do you have a world record? I have a world record. A record of the world!

[@hewesy7265]

@@seanclarke6733 "a record of the world?"

[@davidcoyle7125]

Well said Brain, you are a credit to the sport, one of the strongest men ever and yet so humble.

[@ChemicalX678]

If these gym lifts count, Brad Castleberry has every lifting world record you can think of 😂

[@hylianchriss]

Don't forget swimming and running. Didn't he dabble in that too for a while? :P dude is unbeatable

[@kylefitzherbert9381]

@Incognito you didnt catch the joke man. Castleberry has been known for years to do "big" lifts using fake plates. Hes a strong and big guy but hes bot as strong as he claims.

[@joshobrien9817]

Absolutely yaha

[@adlibconstitution1609]

@Incognito The difference is Hafthor gonna lift on his own pace while Eddie did it in competition not knowing when is his turn to lift.

[@hg_10sm68]

Adlib Constitution fucking bullshit. The whole set up was catered towards Eddie. he had as much rest time as he needed

[@PH34RB]

The ultimate Brian-esque move would be to set a world record at home, calibrate it, record it, broadcast it, and take no credit for it.

[@wushu1984]

PH34RB Brian posts a 502 the next day

[@nightmarebooda6228]

Scary thing is I think he could do it

[@Smithy250]

@@nightmarebooda6228 Brian couldn't do it. He gets injured everytime he goes anywhere near that weight

[@MH-vt5uw]

To be fair to Brian, he’s 38 years old. Hafthor is 31 & Eddie is 32. 6-7 years is a big age gap in the world of sports.

[@jwatson181]

@@wushu1984 I love Brian Shaw. He is no where close to 500Kg deadlift.

[@soundsgoodbro1296]

Anyone else out of breath from listening to B-man’s breathing?

[@Rruns26]

I think it’s the location of the microphone. I can here him breath, swallow and even his tongue against the roof of his mouth. If he was to hiccup, it would sound like a sonic boom.

[@greatwhitesufi]

Only after I read this comment

[@eyezinstein9168]

All I gotta say is your profile picture is beautiful