TOP TEN MOST IMPRESSIVE STRONGMAN PERFORMANCES IN 2021

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[@markfaller2899]

As an honorable mention, I'd like to add JF's performance from the WSM finals. He may not have made it to the podium, but his performance with a torn hamstring, especially on the deadlift, was one of the most impressive showings of 2021 to me.

[@dragon81heart]

100% agree! It seems like many overlook JF and I could never understand why. He is an absolute beast and I really hope he will get gold at WSM!

[@cwill102able]

Caron is winning next year, I'm calling it

[@madzanta]

JF, always beast mode with a smile. A true warrior.

[@steveunderwood8145]

Good list. I think Novikov’s dumbbell at Rogue was probably my favourite and as Liz mentioned at the end, Maxime’s sandbag toss is a solid honourable mention.

[@CWPWWRESTLING]

Great list! I’d include Brian Shaw’s keg toss wr at wsm on the list

[@zyvelta5752]

that one was just technical perfection

[@gabbeskillz6262]

@@zyvelta5752 indeed. Some straight up beautiful form.

[@Nukappi]

I was really hoping that it would be on the list

[@Chris-po5sw]

Top 10 favorite feats of strength- anytime period. I need to see it!

[@Outland9000]

oooh... Good one.

[@dongatello6969]

Big Z at the 16 or 17 Arnold doing the Austrian Oak for reps easily on there

[@gabbeskillz6262]

Thor's 501kg deadlift and Tom Stoltman's sub 20 second atlas stone run at WSM 2020.

[@Outland9000]

@@gabbeskillz6262 Think I might chuck in Mateusz shouldering the natural stones at the ASC. Or Mark Henry, also at the ASC but in 2002 doing 3 reps with the axel... He double over-hand cleaned that som'bitch. And although not a strongman competition I also want to mention Bennie's raw DL record, you all know which one I mean. 😉

[@gabbeskillz6262]

@@Outland9000 Derek Poundstone lifting that rock.

[@j-fleduc5436]

JF Caron WSM deadlift performance with a torn hamstring was something worth this list 💪absolute tank

[@braddorcas9363]

If you can be the first man to do the whole width of the bridge with the stones, thats something that can never be taken from you. Even if someone beats the record, you would still always be the first to do it and set that mark. A legendary feat it would be. I hope to see you pull it off Loz.

[@BrockGrimes]

width not length

[@tumadre5000]

Just like Eddie Hall the very first to hit the 500kilo deadlift 👍💪

[@brianaddison5082]

Most impressive thing for me was Luke Stoltman’s ESM win. Sat in the front row, courtesy of the Giants Live Aaron Page comp, we could see that His focus and determination to win was intense and something you could almost feel. his smile and laughter after winning could be heard from 5 miles away. A cracking day and a wonderful result for one of the finest strongmen competitors in the world this year.

[@johnyoung5413]

Loz lets be honest your last rep on the deadlift at royal Albert hall was something special 👍

[@sharpestbulb]

Most impressive for me. When Chloe did the car walk i thought "why haven't the other athletes started yet?" When Novikov did the dumbbell it was like nobody told him they were heavy. Mateusz doing the sled pull at WUS. Just incredible. And when Licis did the stone run, I didnt understand what was happening. Had to rewatch it.

[@SpooRaaaL]

I think Tom Stoltmans wheel of pain performance in the rogue invitational could be another honorable mention. It's hard to compare with other feats, since it isn't used that often, but damn did he power through that.

[@brandonspivey4467]

Great list! I would've loved to see a Nick Cambi lift. He did get the honorable mention, however. He set the U105kg log, block, and axle WR's this year and won every show he did including Clash on the Coast, OSG, and America's Strongest Man. It would be awesome to see a video about that. Perhaps a good talking strongman guest!?

[@steveunderwood8145]

I’d like to see a Nick Cambi Talking Strongman too. He seems like a good guy and is obviously a talented athlete.

[@Bmxae]

It'd be nice to see some attention given to the best competitors who aren't open.

[@4kirk8675309]

Yes!!

[@Tejech]

The performance that excited me the most was actually Tom Stoltman winning the Wheel of Pain at the Rogue Invitational by some considerable margin, against a whole field of people who's done it before, and with a setup that clearly had pretty much everyone else underperforming.

[@nicolasstuder5430]

Or on the giants turntable at wsm, similar events and he totally dominated his competition

[@Tejech]

@@nicolasstuder5430 Still haven't been able to actually see that one. Did the footage leak, or did WSM post it?

[@cerealkiller7143]

Brian also had some good performances this year with the fingers and the keg toss at wsm and the medley at the rogue invitational, which he managed to complete while injured.

[@accountname1047]

Eddie's bicep tear was his best performance this year

[@keltoi3000]

As impressive as Biby's Log Lift record is, I think his cartwheel right after deserves an honourable mention!

[@JBS7551]

Brian Shaw's keg toss was another crazy feat

[@richardmolnar7552]

As an Under 80kg guy, I have to say what some of the guys did at Britain’s Strongest Man U80kg were incredible feats of strength The twins Tim & Joe Daglish were amazing in the deadlift, on Tim’s second attempt he pulled 310kg, then his strap slipped, dropped it just as he locked out, then pulled it again completely in phased. He then broke the world record (326kg) on his 3rd attempt. Joe pushed the world record even further to 335kg. Danny Ashcroft breaking the U80kg Dumbell world record & 96.2kg, and I think it was like his 3rd or 4th attempt at that weight. And this was the 5th event. Tim’s stone run & 165kg stone was also unbelievable. I’ve had a good go at picking up that 165kg stone and it was hard to break off the floor when I was fresh, never mind 8 events in. Some great performances in that comp!

[@meyertechrants3589]

Maxime's bag over bar was my favorite and I was worried you weren't going to mention it, but you touched on it. Half the time of 2nd place and only 3 guys got all the bags! Everyone was backing up to the bar but he just launched them into orbit from where they were put down!

[@strengthcoachlondon]

Watching Rich Panganipan load the 5th Atlas Stone at OSG to take the u80kg title was awesome.

[@larsfromaustria]

The irony from GL to talk trash about Thors record and not recognizing it at the Deadlift World Championships because he was unable to do it in competition due to covid and then allowing Iron Bibby to do his record outside of competition too because of Covid-Travel-Restrictions just a month later is the most hilarious thing ever. Don't get me wrong, the record is 100% Iron Bibbys and it was 100% the right decision to allow him, but its just hilarious coming from GL. :D

[@SaulFemm]

Yeah I can't stop laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@crazycjk]

The Dinnie Stones video with Jack was genuinely my favourite video from any channel, let alone strongman, of 2021. Just fantastic

[@chrismouton1985]

That showdown between MK and Novikov at WUS where MK just blasted into first place was insane! The stones between Tom and Brian at WSM was great as well!

[@justinpaul3110]

Iron Biby is a great guy (I've chatted with him a few times online) but he got two gift down commands this year. This, however, should be no stain on him so much as it should be on the people giving him good lifts on those two presses. Frankly, if strongman is going to put so much emphasis and hype on record breakers, they should also give it some legitimacy by making sure the judging is proper and strict. Honestly, I think they shouldn't be putting this much emphasis on record breakers. They should be an afterthought to the competition.

[@Shanksy9]

What a great list of incredible feats of Strength. Dad and I were delighted to be there to see your amazing Dinnie Stones record. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy 😎👍💪❤

[@AHeroAlmost]

Mine is getting out of bed the next morning after a few pints … AK Dumbbell circuit is no1 for me .. I watched it live and couldn’t get over how quickly he done it .. I feel bad for IB with the controversy’s over his records … but I’m sure he’ll come back and prove the doubters wrong ..

[@Chuckster669]

Donna Moore's carry of the sandbag in UK strongest woman. How she was able to carry it so far and be so far behind but she was so smart with it and kept going. Real toughness right there.

[@mubarakomar3201]

I love the respect they have for each other as a couple.

[@danielbowen1213]

Good morning from the USA Loz and Liz.

[@unknownstrongman]

I think we were all on our feet when Matuesz one motioned that log. We've waited so long to see him return. It's been a teal treat at the end of this season watching him compete again. I watched it with my wife and kids, we were all yelling

[@johnacoundouridesmrc9324]

Shaw’s keg at WSM setting the new record was pretty great as well!

[@Smitlors]

Been some great performances this year I would have gone with the Novikov Dumbell medley that was so crazy

[@aresjerry]

Thanks Liz, Thanks Loz 💪

[@KingDavidMysterio23]

For us in Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Iron Biby is such a legend in the country he has poster all over the country true inspiration true Hero

[@bigslimdog1350]

The Dinnie Stones lift was by far the best on the list. I can't blame you for being modest but it was simply brilliant.

[@martinprice6706]

Novikov’s dumbbell medley was the one for me. Just incredible to watch live, especially in the context of that field of athletes and how far ahead of them he was. Tom Stoltman’s 6 second win on the turntable at Worlds was a big marker thrown down as well.

[@shaunreynolds9063]

Great list a d great video as always. Keep up the great work.

[@Damien-straw]

seeing big loz compete with my own eye made my year ! inspiring stuff my friend can't wait to see you beet your record next year dude

[@chadspivey9620]

You guys rock...love the content....I love the way you guys mix things up...

[@tymunsch3244]

Loved the video

[@j4nk3n]

Always great to see aunty liz and uncle loz! Well done on your world record lozza!

[@frankduffy2022]

Could you guys do a video of your top 10 ALL-TIME most impressives/favorites feats of strength ? I thought it was going to be the subject of the video, but then I saw it was only for 2021. Nice video, keep going strong.

[@PetonIsVeryBloody]

I love the direction this channel is going

[@vikingpower8656]

Iron Bibbys log press did not seem locked out. Left elbow was soft. Axel press was also suspect as he did not control it. This is on the judges/organizers who really wanted those records to go for a better show. Nothing against Bibby, he seems like a great guy and you are going to drop the log/axel when refs gives you a sign.

[@tylerrichlen3286]

Fantastic list. Watching Licis destroy the inver stones was wild.

[@drop_dead_fredz_u80kg]

I'm surprised T-Stoltman WSM 2021 performance wasn't the overall win. He absolutely smashed the rest of the contestants and lead the competition from the dot and won overall. Also JF Caron WSM 2021 deadlift performance with torn hamstring definitely worth top 10. Hate to say but over boasting on licis and kiliaskovski is coming a regular thing. But I enjoy hearing your guys thoughts on the strongman scene. Also a good top 10 👌

[@t77299]

Liz & Loz, you nailed it again 🙏❤️

[@RageDirtyIrby]

Great content you guys! Uncle Loz and Auntie Liz are becoming my go to strongman channel 💪

[@MyBlowncobra]

Great list guys..

[@pauldawson5395]

Love the shirt liz !!!

[@116699ninja]

Those that push forward , and show human growth ,, taking the next step ,, those are the one's to watch

[@elvikingobarbaroja]

I was mightily impressed by Tom Stoltman's elephant bar deadlift at the Rogue Invitational. I get why Makarov got the 'deadlift spot' though. And you could've put any of the lads who pulled a grand that same night on this list.

[@ThorsHammer88]

Mateusz’ comeback and Viper Press were up there for me.

[@strongmanexpress755]

According to Official Strongman uploaded content, Eddie Hall's failed log lift world record attempt in 2018 is the most impressive feat of strength in 2021.

[@marcusorillius6971]

Best KZbin channel

[@MellonVegan]

1:03 Just bc you said you're trying to say it correctly: try saying it like lee-tsees. That's how he says it. When I Googled it, it gave me lee-tsis (short second syllable). But I'd say that's a minor difference. I don't speak any Slavic languages but that C in the middle of a name seems to usually be a ts sound (like with Savickas too, so Savitskas).

[@stefannilsson364]

Latvian and Lithuanian are not slavic languages, but I think you're right about the pronunciation.

[@madzanta]

A memorable moment for me was Johnny Hanssons train push after all his effort with the locked up train pull. And not to forget, the wsm live when we were 15k people celebrating the Spicy Stoltman victory.

[@guychapman6797]

That Novikov DB Medley was absolute madness! Seeing it at the time & since then, it’s mesmerising! His technique really sets him apart at this event for me. Awesome 👌

[@sarahstorr]

Great to see the women included in this top ten. Well deserved acknowledgment. 👍🏻❤️

[@YuriBobo]

I'm really impressed by Liz's pronunciation of Licis surname and also i need to say that Loz pronunciated polish surnames (Pudzianowski vs Savickas episode) just like native speaker! Well done!

[@robertguzman5804]

The Dinnie stones WR was very impressive. So many great strongmen have attempted the feat, and to be able to say “I hold the record.” My hat is off to you big Loz. “Fear the Beard.”

[@pseudopetrus]

Great choices, so many great performances. Even the runner ups, dealing with pain, injuries, and who knows what, so I also appreciate courage and determination, that is a win in my mind, even if you don't get to the podium or what ever, having the heart to give it your best shot is worth a lot in my mind!

[@NoOoDLe666]

1. Tom lifting the 286kg atlas stone like a pebble 2. Martin's comeback during the Rogue 3. The coverage on the Rogue invitational (that's something most shows like WUS and WSM can only dream off for some reason) 4. Biby's WR Press

[@meyertechrants3589]

Regarding #4, which are you referring to? (sort of rhetorical, I love that it's even a question lol)

[@thorthewolf8801]

To mention wus and wsm in the same sentence regarding coverage is just asinine

[@MairtinMcNamara]

"He had a fight with a goose as well" - Deadpan Auntie Liz :)

[@MrHarvP]

I have no doubt Biby can do both lifts, but both were really sketchy on lock out. Next year he should come in and break those records with some clean ones.

[@calumtodd9879]

I was there for bibby's log record, my god what an atmosphere when he did it

[@1605Will]

To pronounce Martins’ last name, consider the word “Tsar”. Some Eastern European languages have a “ts” letter. Martins Leet seez

[@ttss2444]

Thank you

[@wilnewman7467]

Great to see Inez getting some love! She was great to watch in your videos! *Ines

[@inezcarrasquillo]

Aw thank you!!

[@tommarshall256]

Oleksii Novikov competing in so many shows and placing so highly in them to me was an amazing season performance.

[@HighlandWolf_Strength]

Your Dinnie walk for me was the most impressive and to be there to witness was even more extra special 💪🏻👍🏻

[@TenaciousZuedi]

Everyone on that list did so well in 2021. Honorable mention from me would be Chloe Brennan’s car yoke at the recent Official Strongman Games. That was seriously quick!

[@berzerkbankie1342]

Dude....107kgs for 12 reps is fucking beast mode

[@blueberrypie8691]

You forget how Big Loz really is sometimes in competitions till he stands next to normal size men :O what a stud :D

[@jaylevzi7293]

Tom's Stone Run to win WSM was my personal favourite.

[@Elisabeth208]

For me it's got to be mateusz's medley,everytime i see him one motion a log i do the same as Aunty Liz SCREAM and Jump in excitement i am of polish/estonian origin but live in Australia since I was 2 im 44 now , love you guys..... Elisabeth (sorry for my terrible English)

[@samuisi]

Scary part is Novikov mentioned in his YT vid he was waiting on the guy to finish making his 170kg dumbbell 👀

[@fabiandarkness2090]

Although not a "strongman", Lasha Talakhadze's 225 KG Snatch and 270 KG Clean & Jerk was mythical. And he did 223 snatch + 265 C&J in the Olympics.

[@fluffyfeetbmf]

Iron Biby is probably my favorite of the year, abs arm locked or not, he did what only the goat could do, abs beating BigZ’s record was unbelievable. I would have said you’re a liar, if I had not seen him do it. I would like to see him compete in strongman now he’s got the records, and not be a guest lifter, but one of the competitors. Thanks for another great video.

[@nmaresch579]

Could added loads, uncle loz said it in the first 10 seconds. But you added women and other weight and age classes so win all around. You nailed it.

[@the_snowball3718]

What about Maxime's sand bag toss performance at the shaw classic? that was truly incredible!

[@hulkslayer626]

Novikov Cyr dumbell ladder was by far my favorite Strongman moment of last year! For a purely biased reason lol After watching that, I was soooo pumped and impressed, that I went to the gym and after analyzing his technique and trying to imitate it, I actually managed to increase my Circus Dumbell max lift from 93lbs, to 113lbs! And that 93lb lift was just a month earlier, so it's not like I got 20lbs stronger all of a sudden hahaha

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Surely the most underrated feat of strength this year is Auntie Lizs thumb wars dominance! 🤣❤️

[@CoffeeCatsandKing]

She nearly ended Mark Felix's career before he gets the chance to beat his Hercules hold record a twelfth time.

[@odysseusnissan]

Don't feel guilty about putting Martins #3 in 2021. I put him as #1 after that performance at Rogue. If he stays healthy he's going to continue to dominate in 2022.

[@MellonVegan]

According to Wikipedia, only 106 people had lifted the Dinnie stones by 2019. Honestly fewer than I expected. Makes me want to travel there and give it a go, some day.

[@georgespalding7640]

I'd like to see a LIST of the Top Ten greatest feats of strength by Strongmen in the modern Era. For example; Mateusz K's Stone lift at the 2019 Arnold Classic- 5 times. Eddie H's 500kg Deadlift in 2016 or maybe Thor's 2015 Carry of the "Mast of Ormrinn Langi"; walking 5 paces with a 650kg log on his shoulders, breaking a 1,000 year-old Viking record.

[@osricsbruk]

Another great video! Can I make a suggestion Loz? I always enjoyed your videos but once your better half became a regular they became even better. Liz and Loz are a great double act so isn't it about time for Mrs Loz to have equal billing on the channel? Loz and Liz Official!

[@littlelogan]

It's amazing how Martins completely dusted Tom on the stones at the Rogue Invitational. 6 seconds is not a lot but for that event it was insane.

[@suziweboaz2331]

Liz our man loz looks amazing in his kilt.

[@the_industrious_electrician]

Novikov’s dumbbell at Rogue was the most impressive strength feat of this year by far. That would make a top ten or probably top 5 performance of all time.

[@lukaskonrad463]

Best strongman moment of 2021: Loz final show

[@jasoneffler9903]

Martins was a beast!

[@robdimmer123]

Janashia's stones at the Shaw classic deserves a mention, the poor guy could barely walk before the run and still managed to load 4 stones before collapsing

[@awwwshucks443]

Maxime is the most explosive strongman. Some folks knock Novikov for being fast and not strong, but those folks i think should just focus on powerlifting. To me those fans don't seem to grok the breadth of strongman. Max really excels at the explosive strength better than anyone. If he can keep that and get some brute power to round out he would be as scary a competitor as Mateuz, Martins, or Olexsii. Really interesting competitor to watch amongst the pack.

[@jeffarmfield2346]

I think Martins overall performance at the Rogue and Luke's performance at ESM were the 2 best overall performances

[@ApothecaryTerry]

For me Novikov's dumbell run was the winner, considering how everyone else did comparatively. That was just mad to watch. Maxime deserves a spot high up the list for the same reason. Iron Biby's log was definitely questionable so would be great to see him get 230 (which he's clearly capable of). The axle on the 3rd was impressive, I'd have that in 2nd. Surely the no 3rd attempt rule is a safety thing which the refs can judge, the fact he managed to do it is just even more impressive.

[@TOM_OUTDOORS]

Loving Lizs festive jumper, this must be the last video of Lovely Liz as a blonde! Martins was awesome this year. The deadlift world record championship and the rogue invitational had some of the most impressive feats of strength this year imo.

[@tylerdavis9077]

I don’t believe WSM has came out in the UK yet but 2 moments that would crack the top 10 for me are: Brian Shawn’s keg toss. Tom was running away with the contest. Brian needed it to stay alive and he got it done. The second would be Tom’s Stone run to win. I know Tom has had more impressive stone runs and he is king of the stones. but to hold off Brian’s come back (one of the greatest strongmen ever and not a bad stone lifter himself) to win his first title that is special.

[@bflex]

..one of the overall most amazing feats of straight was kelishkoffski at ahnolds when he lifted a stone that no on e could do once and he did it ten times .. ..then I believe thigpen 2004..?..it was a deadlier car for seconded and he did it 230 seconds..before that the most ive seen was a min n a half..

[@DanHammarstrom]

I'm glad that Uncle Loz's Dinnie stonecarry made it to the list! 💪🥇😘

[@jasonmidgley5848]

Shoutout to Australia's Mitchell Hooper on his 475kg Deadlift and 670kg Static Monsters Total WR