Becoming Better Climber and Human with Magnus Midtbø

[@wendywilson8488]

When Magnus said he was coming to the states, my first thought was, "Yay, a collab with Anton is coming!" So great to see you two together again. :)

[@JustinDuffyNYC]

Yesss!!!

[@colemantrebor6574]

Magnus + Anton is one of the fastest clicks on youtube for me, amazing chemistry and amazing content.

[@mrfreezeindahouse]

Anton and Magnus in the same video is the pinnacle of youtube content. Thank you guys.

[@collyys]

The Hikaru/Magnus of Content

[@rokkubilly]

I really enjoyed the back and forth conversation, where you went deeper into different subjects (techniques, happiness etc). It felt more down to earth and video segments didn't feel rushed or time constrained.

[@mcbridepkt]

Totally agree, it humanizes these “climbing god” and brings it to a relatable level. Now Mitbo just needs to drag one of us into these clips and he will have complete stakeholder participation.

[@cconnon1912]

Guys you inspired a man that was 50 to get back climbing who hadn’t climbed but a few times in 30 years. He and his teenage son climb together.

[@noelleelizabethan]

❤

[@thunderball11111]

magnus definitely played a part in getting me into climbing

[@desertdwellintom]

Yay, good to see the dynamic duo back for a video. Thanks Anton! Both of you guys help keep me motivated to keep climbing and trying to get my body into better movment. "You can always be grateful, happiness comes and goes" Well said Anton, well said.

[@phineasg7709]

I'm 17 y/o. I started hang boarding after 6 months of climbing, always being careful to warm up completely, hang properly, etc. I think it actually made me much less likely to get injured. I had much less pain in my fingers, and never felt like I was on the edge of injury.

[@CamMackay96]

I think so long as you're being careful and paying attention to how your body responds, age doesn't matter so long as you've gone through the majority of puberty so are nearly fully grown. Like if you'd started at 14 when your hands were much less developed you probably could've done some damage but being 17 you could manage it.

[@blarfroer8066]

Well, everyone is different. That's one big thing to keep in mind. Also, static loads are usually safer than dynamic loads. I wouldn't advice you to use the small campus rungs yet.

[@bumbipungen]

Yes hangboarding is good from start. the reason people injure themselves is because of overtraining which might be easier with hangboarding.. But hanging on an edge controlled is obv less risk of injury then actually climbing. Just do it smart.. And if you are new to climbing then climbing is better cause you get gains in technic as well... But if you are new and cant climb often due to whatever (logistics?) then getting a hangboard from day one isnt a bad thing.

[@KindaAmazing667]

At 13:00, I totally agree, Anton. Happiness is the high you kinda chase. You can't stay happy. You can be content and grateful for your circumstances, but happiness itself is sorta fleeting.

[@MrTheHegemon]

One thing I wish Magnus would have mentioned with regards to hangboarding: you can hangboard at any experience level. However for beginners it's better to do "no-hangs" where you just pull hard without being off the ground. This will actually help prevent injury in the future as long as you're resting adequately.

[@aht8548]

Yes, I recently started climbing (I never did anything upper body related before) and my gym actually has a sign next to the hangboard, that you shouldn't do it, unless you climbed/did something related for a whole year to prevent any injuries. Because all your muscles, tendons etc aren't used to it and can easily tear. Obviously that "one year" isn't really a fixed time, it depends on how much you are climbing/what you have done before, but it shows, that you really should let your own body time and don't overdo it. Because of that I'm trying to stay in my physical limits on the actual boulders as well: starting on easier holds/don't do boulders where you are coming to little holds with some force and just be aware, that it's normal to not be able to do everything emediatly.

[@leepicgamer3320]

@@aht8548 And your body weight matters a lot too.

[@TheSubieFan]

Yes I think the distinction is that new climbers don't know where their limit is. This is an issue because your tendons and ligaments don't have pain receptors. Meaning you can injure them really easy. But dead hangs are great for everyone if you can be careful.

[@miguelgazquez5717]

an important point about beginner is also that at the start, just climbing hard things will develop almost as much finger strength than a hangboard, and you will learn technique at the same time, wich is much more important.

[@MrTheHegemon]

@@miguelgazquez5717 that really depends on your local gym. It seems like a lot of modern gyms basically only have jugs on the beginner end and then tend to only have crimps/smaller holds on "higher-level" climbs.

[@lanceausnz5997]

16 min of Magnus and Anton and what do I take away from this .... "Oooo pointy toes, I'm so proud of you" 👍👍 and that you still call him Magnus Meatball 😆😆. Love your videos Anton ♥️

[@gameeverything816]

Always love a Magnus Anton video!

[@wickdghost3639]

Hey! I'll be 34 in September! And I don't feel old at all. When I hear people my age or younger say they're old it drives me nuts but at the same time it makes me feel like I must be doing ok to feel like I'm still 20

[@OriginalPuro]

"Hey! I'll be 34 in September and I don't feel old at all." Because you aren't old.

[@bluemeaford]

Anton and Magnus ➡️ the Climbing Ninja Life podcast we never thought we’d need 💜🙏

[@NailsOeltjen]

I got into climbing because of Magnus (at 45 years old) and loving it. Getting better all the time.

[@vGHenco]

I also started climbing because of Magnus. I started watching his videos about three years ago and started climbing two years ago. I have successfully climbed a 7b/7b+ boulder and are climbing 6c+/7a boulders at the moment. Keep up the good work you guys! Cheers from South Africa!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

outside or inside bouldering?

[@vGHenco]

@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 indoors... I have not had the opportunity to boulder outdoors yet.

[@alexstrom3099]

I like when Magnus said "It's Magnus-time!" and start Magnussing all over the place. Great vid

[@gabep3586]

What a great, caring question. I love that you asked if magus is happy. What a great friend.

[@stefanomorandi7150]

end of video was very wholesome, nice work Anton

[@verver6]

Great video! I love how even when your being serious, theres a hint of sarcasm in your voice and it makes it funny to watch.

[@Damien979]

It is truely such an honour to witness such gentle and humble people converse like this 🙌

[@RamssesPharaoh]

The work both of you do, sharing your knowledge and experiences, motivates so many people. Great to see you guys continuing to collaborate.

[@do_over]

They're so cute!!! Very real and personal, there's an appreciation and kindness for one another. It's real and candid. J'adore!!

[@Chendadon]

Magnus routine: 6-8 set, 4 min rest: *Right/Left hand half crimp on 20mm edge for 6 seconds. *90 degrees one hand lock offs 6 seconds. *Front lever raises 5-10.

[@jorgebouza6344]

hell yeah!, two of my fav youtubers collabing again. More, please.

[@steftheredone469]

Started climbing at 20. And now at 31 years I climb (mostly bouldering) harder than ever (7a’s in the pocket😎). So I think in that way age doesn’t matter.😇

[@Mylada]

I started at 23. Now 26 and first 7B climbed. There are many climbers who started in their twenties or thirties who climb 8A or harder. If I remember correctly, one Japanese dude started in his forties and climbs 8B or harder. You just have to work flexibility more.

[@El-Burrito]

Love Magnus, Anton and Juji collabs

[@GuiCosta]

" I overestimated my pinky strength." ahahhaah I just love watching you together, great energy! Big hug from Portugal ;)

[@g3ntl323]

Magnus is so stoic. I love him for that.

[@luciobattista7853]

When using the dynamometer make sure the arm stays at 90 degrees. Don’t allow the arm to be straight. Gives a better reflection of the crush grip.

[@jonathang.1502]

Oh, shit. Getting the band back together.

[@vegardpedersen]

That is so fun that you are friends! Anton, you should come to Norway, would love to meet you! :-)

[@kft4764]

Magnus AND Anton. Liked this video while the intro KZbin ad was still playing.

[@BlackPlectrum]

I'm so grateful that Magnus stopped by and we get to see a little collab, but at the same time I'm sad because I want so much more content with them

[@bernhardrois3399]

I cant believe the video was 16 minutes long. When you two collab it always feels like 5 minutes. Much love and respect for both of you

[@rockhori]

Me aswell started climbing after watching some of Magnus videos, great lad!

[@Mac-ur3qp]

I have seen a few videos with Magnus venturing into different sort of challenges such as the Marine Corps martial arts training and Navy Seal fitness tests. I served in the Marines and it would be super cool to see Magnus in a episode with the Marine Corps 'Assault Climbers' course. There are a few different locations I believe with one of the main ones being in Bridgeport, California in the Sierra Mountains. Enjoy!

[@samayahone3497]

That would be really interesting for sure! Maybe comment this on Magnus's channel though.. xD

[@fabled.]

It's so true about people saying "I'm old" for no reason. People at my work saying they are old at 31, 33, 35 as an excuse to not do something always kills me.

[@samuelprescott7426]

I'm 32, I call myself old, but for me it's a motivation to go out there and beat the odds.

[@davidhelman3045]

Always a pleasure to see Anton with Magnus, keep it up guys!

[@Tortu16]

Excellent video Anton and Magnus. Glad you could collaborate with your pals.

[@thomasbecker9676]

As soon as Magnus said he was going back to California, I knew this was happening. Thank goodness.

[@seand4515]

Well Magnus, I started watching your videos about 3 months ago, and I started climbing about 2 months ago. Been going 3 days a week solid. Feeling strong, thanks :)

[@Ryuouken]

Are we going to get a lot of videos with you and Magnus? :o I'm really looking forward to it!

[@AntonFomenko]

More on Magnus Channel.

[@jelleberg5875]

I love your super genuine interest Anton! keep up the good vibes and good luck training your finger strength!

[@2Stalky]

I am very happy to see you two together again as you both have amazing chemistry together! Magnus is the real reason I started climbing last year and thanks to his videos I found something which is really addicting and really fun.

[@Aokimarcel]

Love to see you two together, first started watching Magnus when you two were collaborating, along Juji, always great to see you two doing content together again!

[@planetultra3235]

Anton the way you talk about life and the way you understand the respect and as you said gratefulness for life and that being grateful doesn’t always mean you are happy one hundred percent of the time shows character letting us know everything’s not perfect just because you aren’t in a terrible mood and showing your emotions on your sleeve. I think a podcast with you and Magnus would be a great idea as you have amazing chemistry and your fields of expertise cross over having it make sense in my opinion. You both have a way of telling stuff the way it is but you also understand when not to go to far which is awesome to see for me.

[@samuelwestlund3386]

Magnus' videos got me back into climbing trees and rocks and anything with a ledge I can grab, and I learned a way to keep my climbing muscles strong with my dumbbells from one of his videos. Also, he's fun to watch.

[@JT-tz5hp]

I love knowing that these two beautiful souls are in each others company again.

[@weez6575]

This was a really nice conversation between you two. Thanks for sharing Anton! Also your brown hoodie is awesome!

[@dillonliew5370]

Missed the both of yall together !!! Video absolutely made my day

[@tommymots]

We’re gona need a full video series of Magnus & Anton

[@Bjorn_R]

Its true regarding youth climbers. The most common youth climbing injury is an epiphyseal fracture to the finger, also known as a growth plate injury to the finger. These injuries most often occur around puberty. Unlike adults, growth plates are 2-5x weaker than the surrounding connective tissue, which leads to the growth plate being the most vulnerable site for injury in a skeletally immature athlete.

[@rogeriosantos2075]

I got very excited about this collab because I knew it was gonna happen when Mr. Meatball said he was coming to the US. Love the chemistry between these two.

[@andrewseburn]

Magnus, I started climbing because of you. I even built wall in my garage and KZbind my progress ;)

[@Ethan_la]

Awww love this talk and miss Magnus

[@Bobbzorzen]

hype! the collab train has left the station! CHOO CHOO!

[@meadish]

Two of the most wholesome guys on KZbin. Always keeping it real. Thanks Anton and Magnus.

[@alexbarcovsky4319]

I got into climbing purely thanks to Magnus back in 2019. On the way to project my first 8a route this year (or the next well see haha).

[@StephanGanoff]

Great to see you two together! Hope it won't be years until next collab 😉

[@dimitrinoahutz9547]

Sooo good to see you guys together. Enjoy the time.

[@joshnoles332]

Love your vids anton , especially the collab with magnus

[@romana316]

You two are so wholesome together. Come to Norway! xD

[@AntonFomenko]

One day💪😎

[@nathanweber354]

A great video Anton, I really enjoy the light editing, almost conversational like videos you make. Always makes my day, I appreciate it!

[@AntonFomenko]

Thank you!🔥🤘

[@kamilczartoryski8916]

Oooo Magnus back with Anton 😍🥰

[@cozygravity]

I really did come back to climbing because of these vids. Im a year back and already up to v7-8 and my mental state is the best its ever been. Thanks for making them.

[@dave_h_8742]

Nice video full of information and insight into gaining strength without ruining your fingers. Glad he's happy and love the chat about age is in the mind.

[@brankbrankbrank]

Awesome to start seeing these collabs again :)

[@Qadow]

I knew this was coming :D Great, cant wait to see it to the end.

[@philwerwerphil2543]

This video had such positive vibes. Love it

[@danatongsamui8857]

Absolutely love you guys. From the video title to the mini therapy sessions. So inspiring

[@kamkamkamism]

i don't even climb but randomly got these videos suggested... now i'm on a binge

[@spiercevaughn]

Yes! make a podcast 💪😁👍

[@marekbrust651]

Love your collaborations, you two are a tremendous inspiration to me! And magnus is the reason I started climbing a year and a half ago!

[@jannavarik9447]

"Happiness is moments in life" i've heard that sonewhere and i really like it

[@TidusfromZanarkand]

Hell yeah Magnus!!! Glad to see you two guys do videos together again, you have amazing chemistry

[@andreapellegatta1232]

Best duo ever!

[@ripapa6355]

I love that the first exercise is one hand dead hangs on a crimp. Damn, Maggie goes hard!

[@juhosattanen]

Great video! Chatting and training and chilling

[@PoeGamble]

Hehe that's right got my friend and I to start bouldering thanks to Magnus ^^ Thank you!!!

[@targeted1948]

Your collaboration with Magnus was great! The video was so informative.

[@jacobodrzywolski9906]

On bad days your videos motivate me to get back on the wall. Thank you Magnus!

[@J_House]

"my god, your trying face is hilarious" I had to pause the video to laugh for about a minute! 🤣

[@JBUITRAGOPER4]

Woah these guys are great!!! look at dem fingers. crazy strong.

[@thepeanutgallery1699]

Yay! Magnus!

[@josealmeida6284]

Great video loved the dynamic super chill but so informative loved to see me climbing between you guys

[@aracanthe7251]

Yesssss Magnus back with Anton!

[@Liz4rdMan]

When you said it's the end of the video I was sad, it felt like it was only 5 min, looking forward for more videos like this! Also I definitely want a podcast of you two.

[@HighlanderE30]

Iv'e started climbing because of Magnus.

[@inspired4nature]

Yay! Anton and Magnus together again! ❤It's humbling to see even you struggle with some moves - I started climbing last year after watching Magnus' videos and was getting annoyed that I still don't have the strength to hang from a crimp... Guess I'll just keep climbing!

[@NeroKoso]

Haha, that ending. Magnus panicing about the chalk!

[@michaelb2938]

Great to see you two together again!

[@bencefuredi9389]

Love the collab!

[@achuck8245]

Blessed times are upon us. Anton & Magnus content is finally here.

[@kubomrazik9199]

We NEED that podcast.

[@arthurjosi2409]

Crazy to see you both in a video ! Really good duo

[@Xeratas]

One of my fav sport duos

[@symphom]

Omg, he's back 😲

[@damonarchary1582]

Wow amazing to see these 2 dudes..man i want to see magnus do more ninja vids..and i also wann see juji and tom back😺

[@samdunkksu2b129]

Imma jump on the bandwagon and say watching you guys keeps me in climbing, and also your emphasis on full body strength to assist just shows that climbing doesn’t have to be and really shouldn’t be only climbing all the time cuz you’ll burnout