Beat My BACK SQUAT Win $100 vs Frat Boys

Huge THANK YOU to Earth Echo for sponsoring this video! Try Cacao Bliss today and use code NICK for 15% off your purchase: shop.earthechofoods.com/nickt...
Come train with me! Download the Nick Symmonds Fit App today and the first week is FREE! www.nicksymmondsfitapp.com
Bison branded t-shirts are here! www.barbellapparel.com/bison
My second channel - / nicksymmondstoo
Want to do something good for your body each day? Try Immune Boost Daily! www.immuneboostdaily.com
I never leave the house without sunglasses and I ONLY wear ROKAs! Use code BISON at checkout for 20% off here: www.roka.com/bison
I proudly wear Barbell Apparel when I workout! Use code BISON for 10% off everything at checkout www.barbellapparel.com/bison
Need a quick boost of energy? Try Run Gum! rungum.com/pages/nick-symmonds
Joint the herd! Bison hoodies are available here: www.bonfire.com/nsbison
Instagram: / nicksymmonds
TikTok: / nicksymmonds
Twitter: / nicksymmonds
Facebook: / nick.symmonds
Website: www.nicksymmonds.com

[@nicksymmonds]

This is the second video of a four part series. Next up: DEADLIFT vs Frat Bros! And you KNOW that is my best lift :D You can now download the Nick Symmonds Fit App on iOS and Android and the first week is FREE: www.nicksymmondsfitapp.com

[@YuckiDude]

W

[@Rreackless]

hi nick keep up the vids

[@CreepyPieBW]

nick you should get a better cameraman, he is not showing the depth of the frat boys when they squat.

[@Zbychu93]

It pays to stay fit and it pays to promote scam (Established Titles)

[@mosabkamal3801]

How can i increast weight in squat and deadlift?

[@aleksytherunner9267]

Sterling doing every squat like he’s just casually picking something up from the floor

[@Jeffdachefz]

kudos to mike for his size to strength ratio tho.

[@karangambhir4737]

I wanted to see their pr…. Sterling could’ve gone much more

[@t19040]

@@Jeffdachefz And great form too.

[@jonahcannon2820]

@@karangambhir4737 it looks like he does 400 for reps 😂

[@ishaangupta4125]

His smile was bigger than the weight he squatted

[@NotLeoTolstoy]

10:11 Love how Sterling and Mike were instantly onboard for 400 pounds. “Load it up” haha

[@NineLives9]

that Mike bloke moving some impressive weight for his size, very surprised at how easy he made that look

[@sigmadeltaproductions177]

@@NineLives9 yeah Mike is a fuckin horse for sure

[@darrencole3875]

@@NineLives9 word his for was super clean I need some tips my form is trash

[@bruhmcchaddeus413]

Lmaooo godd dangg thats a strong frat, 2 brothers squatting 400 easily and 9 of em squat 300

[@luxuryseaviewvillas6744]

@@NineLives9 ya man. looks like pro athlete genetics to me.

[@nahomelion]

Sterling could’ve gone for 600 lbs the dude is strong af

[@pablog8354]

Like an ox! I didnt really see him struggling

[@TheBcoolGuy]

Well, 500 anyway.

[@GokuTheGreat3441]

Not really, dudes weak.

[@ryanbadgett]

@@GokuTheGreat3441 ??

[@cako666]

​@@GokuTheGreat3441 care to show us your lifts, Mr strong?

[@brendannole110]

Mike easily had the best form. By far the most impressive pound for pound as well

[@amg3880]

Not as impressive as sterling tho

[@brendannole110]

@@amg3880sterling is way heavier so he has much more potential to lift more weight. Therefore not as impressive. Mike hits optimal depth on every rep where sterling leaves a few degrees out there.

[@amg3880]

@@brendannole110 he hit 90 degrees minimum.

[@amg3880]

@@brendannole110 sterling could’ve definitely squated 600lbs+

[@brendannole110]

@@amg3880 dudes 300 pounds. He hit good depth but Mike better. Like I said “pound for pound” more impressive.

[@josecordova32]

Sterling with the front squat with such ease is a power move!

[@petrinafilip96]

Sterling really flexed on all of them. 250 front went up like an empty bar. But Mike and Sterling looked like they were warming up all the way up to 350.

[@nickcarreon2601]

he weighs like 300lbs. not that impressive to squat below or your bw

[@BaldKiwi117]

@@nickcarreon2601 exactly. Mass moves mass

[@skowalczyk56]

@@nickcarreon2601 that’s just what guys who squat two plates say

[@goldytwatus1674]

@@petrinafilip96 He didn't flex on all of them, he bounced on all of them to no depth, and wouldn't have gotten a rep given in a competition.

[@michaelregan427]

A few of these kids were really great lifters. That kid Mike REALLY stood out, great job guys and nice to see them encourage each other.

[@petrinafilip96]

Yeah, some of them gotta be into powerlifting or atleast active football players at college level (I mean, it's a frat house afterall). You can see that guys like Mike and Sterling are very experienced lifters.

[@simograj]

I loved Mike's form, I think it was impeccable

[@Lelwid]

fr Mike is a W

[@doomertube7050]

Mike brought the Abercrombie model energy

[@vampcinder7237]

Mike is an absolute beast for his size, mad respect.

[@djmatteo]

I love this Frat Boys series

[@nicksymmonds]

me too! So much fun to shoot

[@jppbkm]

@@nicksymmonds How about a sorority (women's college athletes maybe) challenge? Scale it somehow 🤷‍♂️

[@djmatteo]

@@nicksymmonds loads of respect to u for looking at your comments

[@chereborn2525]

@@nicksymmonds Nick Someday i hope you do new challenge Tiger or eagle claw push ups!

[@davidhunt6508]

@@jppbkm They could start with bench their weight, do a percentage of body weight based challenge.

[@tyson1357]

Mike was the most impressive, smaller guy but really strong

[@futurekillerful]

agreed, his legs are on the smaller side too so that's what shocked me the most about his lifts tbh.

[@ascensiongenesis_sigma]

@@futurekillerful CNS for strength, man. But more muscle available for muscle recruitment? Even better. Plus the energy in the fat as mass and carbs play a role.

[@streettravelxxi]

Shorter legs tho so that ca help with squatting. Asians are generally shorter and they are some of the best in Olympic lifting

[@scapedrag7893]

@@streettravelxxi you mean east asians right

[@lyhthegreat]

@@scapedrag7893 don't matter, asians are generally shorter

[@chucklestorm]

Sterling an absolute UNIT 🤣

[@Tanmay__Verma]

Abram was going perfectly deep with the squat, he would have got more if he moved it like Sterling. Also kudos to mike, he was going perfectly deep with that too. Amazing.

[@timetraveler_0]

He was going way down because the weight was too heavy for him.

[@bithon5242]

@@timetraveler_0 if it was too heavy for him he wouldn't have been able to lift it back up lmao

[@zukoHD]

@@bithon5242 you obviously dont know anything about lifting lmao.

[@zukoHD]

@@bithon5242 to elaborate on my comment, just because you can pick it up, walk it out, and get one rep with it doesnt mean you are ready for that weight. The amount of risk you put into injury when moving weights you are not ready for is legit over 3 times that of the average workout. Theres a difference between stuggling with heavy weight an just shitting the bed when it comes to form. If your form is not in control, and you cannot control the lift, you are not ready for that weight, regardless of if you can get it back up or not. Its like the difference between being strong enough to pick up and hold a great sword, vs the strength it takes to wield it effectively for hours on end. And thats all not even to mention the fact, that if it is not a weight you can consistently reach within 10 lbs of then it is definitely too heavy for you. It doesnt matter if you squat 360 in your friends garage without any documentation i you can only hit 300 on competition day. Be realistic about your strength, the only person you are lying to is yourself.

[@illusorytrutheffect]

@@zukoHD you’re correct, I hurt my rotator going for a 335 bench about a week right after doing a 315 for a struggle but clean rep. This was a couple years back and my shoulder has never been the same since. I stay under 275 bench just because of that injury. I don’t go super heavy anymore at all. I stick to the 6-8 rep range as the heaviest I’ll go.

[@mrgiannopolis]

I want to know Sterling’s PR, he didn’t look like he even broke a sweat 😅

[@dhdhensmsm3280]

550 prolly

[@poke_hoard422]

Yea I was gonna guess 550 too for a guy of his build

[@TITAN1749]

750 he's my friend!

[@streettravelxxi]

Dude weights over 250 and he didn’t struggle with 400 so according to my gym math he strong af and can prolly lift 525+

[@TITAN1749]

@Emperor and your my son!

[@husker16]

“Yelling in frat” That’s a good comedic touch right there.

[@TheGreyMan351]

Thanks Nick for motivating me to try and get stronger ! I know it is nothing compared to these strapping guys, but as a 64 year old I am up to 12 pushups and 25 situps. Love your positive attitude and pushing people to do better !

[@backyardfifa3649]

Keep working sir

[@iangarza990]

Thats amazing, never met someone your age that can do a pushup. Kudos to u. Keep it up.

[@taborgreat]

Good work Oliver! Add some pull-ups and you’ll add some youth to your spine

[@erikness4231]

I'm 56 myself, been lifting since 14, but kinda lose motivation sometimes. Very cool to hear someone sticking with it. Congrats!

[@danielprest5887]

Keep it up mate, I am 38yr old but intend to be training the rest of my life, movement is medicine.

[@iconsumechildren9531]

love how they bring out the squat rack with safety bars and then proceed to instead squat without them

[@exiusz637]

Yeah and in a couple instances they almost smash the spotters feet when dumping the weight and snap their own backs and knees from ego lifting with bad form, and then they continue to squat 350+ outside during the rain on a wet surface. Lol Probably should have a higher safety standard for these types of videos. I’d imagine if someone gets injured or dies they could sue for all the medical expenses.

[@Beablelifting]

Yeah I was wondering how much that messed with their setups.

[@JohnTCampbell1986]

Not only that but doing it so they have to re-rack backwards.

[@doomertube7050]

Sterling and Mike are seriously impressive. And shoutout to Bennett for the grinder!

[@shadowprophet4082]

Sterling is like 300 pounds. 400 pounds is not that impressive for a man his size.

[@Oreoboy101]

A squat isn’t like a bench, if he weights 300 and squating an additional 400, that’s like 600-700lbs he’s moving

[@vlad1889]

@@Oreoboy101 Yes, but strength ratio is still much less. You don't count his weight as the weight he squatting you count his weight vs weight lifted.

[@connorhall8463]

@@Oreoboy101 the more body weight, fat or muscle, you have then you will move more weight. Doesn’t matter if it is a squat or bench mass moves mass.

[@HashBandicoot356]

@@connorhall8463 You gain leverage from having more mass but you are also moving more mass just with a body weight squat. It is still impressive. Plus from the looks of it he could probably do 550 or something, at minimum 500. 200 ish lbs more than your body weight is solid on squat imo.

[@raygunner4970]

9:03. I love how Bennett is literally just Jesse James West, but taller. They look, sound, and act exactly the same.

[@Nn-uh2kb]

Dude I really thought that was Jesse for almost the whole video.

[@YRG_JR]

Fax I was like bro that’s Jesse 😂

[@celloprof]

Makes me wonder. These types of videos smells of Hollywood.

[@ishroopsinghbirring3787]

Mike was the man. Full clean squats.

[@oceejekwam6829]

He's incredible 👏

[@prathamsingh9969]

Hey you from Punjab

[@Magnus5757]

@@prathamsingh9969hor ki eh tuhanu Zimbawe ton lagda? 😂

[@prathamsingh9969]

@@Magnus5757 hmm i am surprised that you guys also watch this shits

[@amkone01]

@@Magnus5757 haha 😆

[@DailyGamingLive]

Sterling made 2 big power moves lol, the front squat and the instant "load it up" him and Mike are a different breed!

[@Werkvuur]

Dude, Sterling is a MACHINE. All of his lifts looked so clean.

[@kahunaas]

bring these guys back! would've loved to see sterling and mike keep going absolute beasts

[@emperomassinencambio...9941]

To be fair Mike was like 25 pounds tops from failing. Sterling on the other hand looked like he had 100 pounds more in him.

[@t19040]

Kudos to Mike. Strong as fuck and great form.

[@gavvypatty]

It’s fun to see how motivated people can be to try and get a pr

[@YorkshireTripper.]

Love this frat boys series and its so cool that they aren't all massive jacked guys . some big weights lifted here .

[@scottymackay1801]

The boy Sterling was unbelievable. Didn't even look like he was lifting anything. He's a natural!

[@AndreSawyers]

Mike, Bennett, Josh and Sterling those guys are something else 🔥🔥

[@SK-tr1wo]

mike and sterling the only strong ones. Everyone else is weak. If you can't squat 405 you aint strong

[@Unknown-ok4pz]

Ty for making videos! I’m a young runner and always love seeing your encouragement videos!!

[@Unknown-ok4pz]

Hello! I’m a huge fan

[@dee_irawan]

Whoa! I didn't expect Mike to be that strong 🤯 With that depth too. Bravo 👏

[@mrdiyguy123]

I love how Nick is so supportive... and even complements they way some of them bailed. Good sportsmanship.

[@dustinlongo5995]

Now I’m curious to see how much sterling can lift! You’ve got to get him back for another video 💪🏼😁

[@lordobsidian3469]

One guy on my high school football team once lifted 6 plates(585 lbs.) in back squat. He was a beast.

[@borko883]

That aint even heavy

[@lordobsidian3469]

@@borko883 sureee... whatever you say...

[@parhammazdak4499]

@@borko883 that ain’t heavy what you on😂💀

[@borko883]

@@parhammazdak4499 That's not even 270kg.

[@lordobsidian3469]

@@borko883 So, what do you count as heavy? He was a high schooler.

[@BlaziNTrades]

Nick I got so pumped watching this one! Seeing you hit the 350 and seeing how strong some of these young dudes are! Crazy!!

[@poke_hoard422]

I think yall are overlooking Josh when you compare size!! Dudes just naturally strong

[@RayRay-mz4zg]

Thanks nick for always putting a smile on my face , love all your videos

[@bth-usa]

Sterling and Mike turning on BEAST MODE!

[@torskenlange1392]

I like how Jesse james West tried to go under undercover on this one, he doesnt fool me

[@briangalloway3684]

Sterling is one strong kid my goodness. Can't wait for the next sode!

[@janguangco8347]

Bennet literally looked like Jesse James West, he even had the cross earing lol. He was mad strong too! Great video, these frat boys mad strong fr

[@mjledits]

Nick always makes my day better ♥♥♥

[@aimenemahamdi4360]

That Mike guy is really strong compared to his size.

[@MiroTheDreamer]

Such a great energy. Amazing content. Your videos gives me JOY💙

[@Dtyler171]

I feel like Sterling might be the strongest squatter you've ever had on the channel? Seems like he's in the 600+ range? That 400 looked like he could get 10+ reps easy

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

Once sterling did that front squat you knew it was over for Nick

[@robertodelatorre3829]

Nick! I love these videos man, they are the best. I love seeing people push past their mental limits not realizing what they are capable of!

[@statistics3d]

I cannot tell how much this videos motivate me. I love to watch how you motivate these people

[@siamanspaps]

The squat form these guys have is phenomenal. Thought this is gonna be a real snap city video.. turned into a real competition! Impressive!

[@thompkins6796]

Bro what, some of these were atrocious. Half depth, shins at 45° angles, hips shooting out, doubled over in a high bar position, just to name a few

[@jasonthedream]

Seriously love the flow of all the recent uploads. Just been getting cleaner and cleaner. You and your team are killing it 🔥

[@Jroja-md6gr]

Love this frat series! Hypes me up for my workout 🏋️‍♂️ keep up the awesome videos Nick.

[@jacobyoung4657]

Another amazing video as always! Thank you for the upload!

[@Alan_Hans__]

Sterling and Mike going head to head for an extra $200 would be worth seeing. Sterling appeared to do all of them effortlessly.

[@karnivore3708]

Mike def looks like he did some powerlifting, the way he wedges up to the bar, the walkout and sits in depth is nice

[@RGMGFitness]

Nice job everyone! Love that you kept the whole experience very positive....keep up the great work!

[@frazeologizm8892]

I'll tell you honestly, I discovered this channel more than 2 months ago and I normally fall in love with these videos even though I have little to do with fitness, I watched all the videos because it turned me on so much, keep making such cool videos greetings from a viewer from Poland.

[@krip6682]

Sterling and Mike are a walking W's💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@willcook6967]

Videos like this are great. It shows more realistic strength. Not everyone can put out elite powerlifting numbers. Even in a gym environment, you don't see people squatting four wheels as often as people would think. Some videos and internet trolls would like you to think that's a warm up weight. It's just not like that, except in places that cater to the hard cores.

[@steverapos3904]

Even this video - it was only the top 12 guys - it is still picking a small sample of the stronger guys

[@willcook6967]

@@steverapos3904 in a frat house, you're going to expect a few lifters. That's why more competitive videos are going to happen at places like this. The likelihood of at least some competition is there. If he went to Denny's during early bird special hours, this would be quite the different video. Now that I think of it, a pill bottle opening competition with grouchy seniors would be pretty funny.

[@jordanb722]

tbh, anyone that cared to lift should be able to do a 300lb squat - it's achievable for pretty much any male with 3 months work. Even 350-400 is pretty doable in 6 months for most males. The fact of the matter is training the squat properly is not something most people either know or care to do.

[@illusorytrutheffect]

@@jordanb722 350-400 in 6 months? That’s no realistic for 99.999% of people. If they have no squatting or lifting experience at all, that is not obtainable for most. People starting at 300lb body weight or people that are just insane freaks could get it but majority would not. It took me 6 months to hit 315 and I got some pretty insane strength genetics for squat and deadlift. This was back in high school my senior year.

[@MrDarkhunter789]

@@jordanb722 I've been lifting for 5-6 years or so and not been able to hit 300lb, I've only been able to 1RM 225.

[@jfox11000]

So badass ! Paying people to reach their PRs !!!! Inspiring people to believe in themselves !!! You my dude are a true inspiration

[@jejuenglish9683]

This was so much fun to watch. just the right motivational video before i hit the gym! Thanks!

[@enahs5551]

Nick, you always walk out to far wasting energy! Improve your technique so that it is literally just two small steps ~8 inches at most away from the rack. Also, even though it is for a video, squat inside the rack how it is designed for. Teach people how to do it properly and safely. Sometimes crazy things happen, people pass-out, etc, and doing it inside the rack with the safeties prevents worsening/serious injury from the weight falling on you in weird ways.

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you for the advice!

[@DominickYordy2]

I thought the same thing. An injury waiting to happen. No safety bars, and wet surface.

[@sp1ta]

This series is pretty dope ... Really good Idea actually Nick... You should make a show like that where you invite athletes and lift with them and interview them for example :D

[@DarthBane-zf8wv]

I love squatting heavy. That's my favorite. The destroyed leg feeling and blood rush to the head.

[@realghostxd]

The energy in this video is screaming out from my screen, love it

[@josephsummers2427]

Sterling and Mike are beasts. Wow, they got that 400.

[@LuhDuckster]

bennett looking like jesse james east

[@gunnar4554]

Love the energy of the boissss

[@wazzupH]

Mike was an absolut beast ! he went all the way down, would love to see Mike and Sterling push even more haha :D Great video as always Nick!

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

I would never have expected Nick to squat 158kgs! Well done bro.

[@adamgamboa763]

Okay, are we all gonna completely ignore the fact that Bennett looks EXACTLY like Jesse James West? Or is it just me... And yeah, you got some serious power lifters at that frat house. Crazy. Thanks for the video Nick!

[@Thelowish]

That's what I thought too

[@adamgamboa763]

@@Thelowish THANK YOU! I feel better, I'm not crazy. I honestly thought for like half the video he (Jesse James West) was there kinda just makin' an appearance, you know? Or like a cameo. But yeah...thank you for seeing that too.

[@singsangtv]

With the same earring too lol

[@adamgamboa763]

@@singsangtv I know, I was like...oh that's definitely him! But then it wasn't. Crazy.

[@HiddenFiles]

My new favorite series!

[@MagnetMan001]

These Guys are awesome and so motivating and cheerful 💙🔥

[@Steve21_harris]

Nick always make my day better ♥️♥️♥️

[@scottforant777]

Hey Mr. Nick, why don’t you do a BEAT MY BARBELL OVERHEAD PRESS FOR $100! That would be nice to watch! 🙏🏼

[@nicksymmonds]

because I would lose all my money!! I have HORRIBLE overhead strength. This is something I am going to be working on as soon as I finish my deadlift goal.

[@scottforant777]

@@nicksymmonds awesome, I really can’t believe you replied! 🦾 let’s get it. I’m working on my 500lbs goal. I’m on 405! 🫡

[@scottforant777]

@@nicksymmonds keep striving King!

[@husker16]

@@scottforant777 405 for OHP?

[@walk-york]

Do it against a sorority then

[@nolsol]

I LOVE this series!!!

[@abins2335]

Loving these vids!

[@bapee8235]

All Sterling lifts for those who want it 0:25 0:56 3:17 5:50 8:24 10:11

[@dagtheking5739]

lol

[@Teekayhuey_TK]

He wasn't lifting the weights, his leg pressing the earth.

[@jeanpauljeanpaul2530]

Mike has the best squat technique, someone learned how to lift correctly.

[@OmarAhmad-gm1uc]

Nick its so cool how you connect with young people through fitness

[@Endlesstrike]

Amazing editing way faster pace than last video keeping that KZbin engagement

[@airgunningyup]

the bench press numbers were normal , but their squatting ability is insane

[@lolipoppz]

only insane if you cant squat a lot

[@JakeLewisReal]

Some of their stances scared the shit out of me lol. Knees bending inwards lookin like they’re gonna snap 😭

[@jimmy-et1pm]

Great show....Great showing from the frat fellas.

[@lil_samurai1574]

these vidoe are always so fun to watch:D keep up the good work :D

[@M0rph123]

Sterling looked like he had at least another 100lbs in reserve.

[@futurekillerful]

ye i feel like his max is about 500

[@josephsummers2427]

If he had a belt and sleeves and trained 45-60 days on squats, Sterling could prob do 550 - 560 I bet.

[@maxtorque5329]

@@futurekillerful was thinking the same 400 went up too easily

[@jamestuomey]

This is a great fun series. Sterling had at least another 100lbs in him, and Mike's strength is seriously impressive for a guy his size and age. A technical note though - I know it's probably so you can get people's faces on camera, but you always face the wrong way when you're squatting in your videos! Doesn't it make it really hard to rack the bar afterwards when you have to walk backwards?

[@janeloelofsen365]

Awesome Nick! 🔥🔥🔥

[@swagnificent121]

Loving the frat series!🔥

[@instrong]

Love the way u doing fitness content and having fun in your videos. My favorite KZbinr! Hello and best wishes from Ukraine, by the way I'm also trying to make some workout guides for beginners, but my English really sucks hope someone can understand me😂

[@KAZANGaming]

🚀

[@pszych2445]

mike looked like a fighter and sterling looked like each rep was nothing lol, both very strong

[@manfredmann2766]

Totally different body types doing that weight, amazing

[@Desypul]

Sterling and Mike are monsters ! 🔥

[@danielberry9610]

Dude these videos are so much fun

[@liadsraier]

Sterling is my favourite. He just does it like he doesnt have weight on his back.

[@jakeabela6735]

I love your videos Nick❤

[@nicksymmonds]

thank you for watching them!

[@S2conquerS2]

love the Videos Nick!! Some strong guys out there

[@johnrussell267]

This is excellent content. Subscribed. So good! Sterling is a monster.

[@petarvukojicic2226]

sterling is beast omg

[@nicksymmonds]

he really is!!

[@orboflightning]

All these guys did great. I hope the ones that dipped out at 300 can learn to slow the eccentric. That’ll keep tension in the body and at least a couple of them probably could’ve lifted the bar back up

[@vickz2985]

the quality of the content recently has been so good, and consistant

[@humbleugoo8306]

I wish your video never ends! Your video make me happy!

[@SethyTan]

Lets go!!!!! 1M subs!!!