Road to the Games 17.06: Bridges/Fraser/Smith Brothers

In this episode of Road to the Games, we follow California Regional champion Josh Bridges and reigning Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser. We also catch up with 2015 Fittest Man on Earth Ben Smith, along with his younger brother Alec, a rookie Games qualifier in 2017.
When Fraser-who placed second the previous two years-took the competition floor at the 2016 Games, he was not subtle about his intentions: He was there to win. In 2017, Fraser continues to live by a mantra.
“’Hard work pays off,’ for me, is putting in the work now, doing stuff that isn’t fun,” Fraser says. “It’s pretty much on a loop in my head … knowing that down the road, when it counts, when people are watching, that’s when this is going to pay off."
Bridges finds the training between Regionals and the Games to be the most enjoyable of the season, and he’s focused and motivated.
“If you don’t enjoy this, you’re not going to be good at it. That’s a given,” says Bridges, who lists winning the Games as one of his many motivators.
Perennial Games athlete Ben Smith was actually bested by brother Alec at the Atlantic Regional, and the two are elated to be heading to the Games together.
“We were always competitive, we were always challenging each other, and we’re always trying to beat each other,” Ben says. “We always get really mad when we lose. But it’s all good, it’s all healthy.”
Video by Ian Wittenber, Heber Cannon, Marston Sawyers and Mariah Moore.
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[@Caysum21345]

"I hope you're in the best shape of your life- I want to feel good about this win"- Mat Fraser, you legend lmao

[@matthewbell8927]

"Between my 5'6" and Sammy's 4'11" frame, our children are going to have to play sports that require weight classes." - Matt Fraser. Greatest quote of the video right there. 15:15

[@siuu156]

Can you explain me please i didn't get it

[@elisscaliving4776]

@@siuu156 his kids will be short

[@johnnyanthony5072]

Thanks Crossfit. If this was on the journal I was going to cry.

[@KhaledFawaz]

We were all gonna cry if it was on the journal

[@samperry6929]

"i like oxygen" Josh Bridges 2017

[@DisDatK9]

Sam Perry I’m sure BUD/S deprived him of so much of it that he grew an appreciation lol

[@Jochemms]

"GRAMS of water."

[@NoizyBoyUS]

Josh Bridges For President. #PayTheMan

[@ironhide9955]

yep

[@LaszloHarsanyi_SoundTube]

Josh Bridges still sports that Civil War General look 👍👍👍

[@laurenbatzli6368]

Josh bridges is a national treasure ❤️❤️❤️

[@niamenerville2851]

When i saw 24 minutes i got so happy. Proud of you guys. You did good this time.

[@jagsingh3970]

Matt looks happy and shredded. Dangerous combo.

[@liljess1208]

Amazing stuff... that ending though.. when they all had something to say... HYPE as fuck!!!

[@alexhays1761]

Jesse Gajadhar I

[@jeanettereyes6079]

Josh Bridges is everything ❤️

[@shaunsm01]

I love Josh Bridges... so much positive energy i really hope he takes the games this year...

[@JustAStranger2222]

free!!! thanks crossfit

[@marcushamner5994]

Kay rara Josh Bridges is awesome! He's my top guy to win! The Smith Brothers and Mat Fraser are phenomenal too!

[@krashdesdunes3504]

Road To The Games has been one of my favorite watched series on KZbin. Thanks for putting this one FREE. Awesome community, together as one!

[@thaddeusklaus6798]

Thank you for releasing this one

[@Fabiandeboy]

I like how they all look so happy, just smiling constantly

[@leroy-nn6tm]

Coffee segment was great

[@aaronbischoff721]

Mat seems like an awesome to have in someone’s life as a friend. Obviously was a HUGE competitive guy during the Games but still cool to hangout with

[@vtua75]

My favorite video yet. Another phenomenal job by the media crew! I can't wait for the games.

[@bakerbam32897]

Thank you for making this one free!

[@chaseboyd8113]

This was the best one yet. Nice work.

[@TheStache_MTB]

These behind the scenes kind if videos are awesome. Its really cool to see them just working hard and having a good time with friends and family... I really want a Can-Cannon!

[@lukaspommerenke3926]

Crossfit is putting out content without having to pay for it? What year is this? 2016?

[@lukaspommerenke3926]

But for real thank you babes for this. Highly appreciated love u

[@brianasbell5856]

No, its from this year, this is Ben Smiths brother Alex's first time going to the games

[@moalawadi]

Brian Asbell sarcasm...

[@Mwin3689]

Prob the best edit I have seen in awhile!

[@OTBAW]

All great guys and quality athletes, I think Fraser's gonna do it again he's a machine.

[@sasha2794]

Thanks crossfit for putting in on KZbin and also can these be longer because it's soo much fun to watch.

[@FernandoDmnghi]

Please we need this again!!!!!

[@shelbycrenshaw]

im so ready for the games

[@kristofujvari7694]

One of the funniest episode so far. Also really inspiring! Thank you Crossfit to made it free again :)

[@JeanGlaude]

Ben Smith's comeback was my favorite part of regionals this year! Absolutely epic.

[@bob.from.accounting]

This was great, thanks!

[@Hoehihoh]

1 minute in and Mat Fraser is the cutest.

[@yvoscha]

omg Josh Bridges is just looking amazing:)

[@TysonBowman]

That final episode THOOOOO!!!!

[@pedroreis6829]

Thank you for not releasing this on Journal! (hope next one is not on journal as well)

[@sdimp]

Good work, Crossfit on releasing this to everyone. And shoutout to Crossfit ATR!!

[@sinatrashotya]

Loved this episode. The whole comedians in cars getting coffee portion made me lol.

[@clubinsky33]

Goosebumps!

[@academyfitness305]

This was the best Road to the Games edition

[@focus2478]

Matt " that's a keeper right there" she sure is Bro!!

[@yolimarparra5660]

THANKYOUSOMUCHHHHH!!!!😻😻😻😻

[@djsgolfer714]

“Moderation is for cowards” - Mat Fraser Nothing has sang to my soul more. Literally how I’ve lived my whole life. Thank goodness that that mindset has transitioned to fitness

[@jccharly2000]

Awesome vid!!

[@momozen5757]

love Josh! haha the ninja turtle reference, gold!

[@focus2478]

Thank you crossfit for uploading it on youtube🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Lone_Wolf_LT]

Josh you're the best, you've got more heart then all the other dudes together ;-)

[@mixanikos2]

Mat looks ridiculously ready.Good luck boys. Crossfit thanks for sharing.

[@warrenbuckley3267]

Today is supposed to be my day off but after watching that I feel like heading to the gym..

[@Zzory]

I love Ben Smith!! He is my favorite, i want him to win this year! Just like 2015!! Go Ben!

[@LegitDemod]

Such a power house episode wow

[@WalkThroughGaming101]

"I worked so hard for those (diplomas)... hopefully I never have to use them" - Mat Fraser 2017

[@laurenbatzli6368]

OH GOSH MAT FRASER IS ACTUALLY MY FAVORITE PERSON ON THIS PLANET!

[@llamasgalore1886]

Ever since I watched 2015 CF games I WILL GET THERE NO MATTER HOW MUCH IT TAKES

[@Torresgamingchannel]

they could have just shown the last minute of this and I would have been hype.

[@benjaminvorisek4066]

Thank you crossfit for this. Would've hated to lose this to the journal

[@giovannimunguia5538]

Goosebumps

[@williamc.8668]

Crossfit paying the man by uploading this. Thanks HQ

[@danielaottaiano9583]

I am so hype!!!

[@samcotthoff9453]

Love it!!

[@tatiana.mp3]

Yes, best episode for last. The women's competition is always so close.

[@LMAAAAYOOO]

Whoa!?!?! A free video? There's a glitch in the matrix.

[@AndreasJarneman]

Lovely video

[@livefitnesskh3408]

Amazing

[@nicholassarruda2681]

9:40 the classic Happy Gilmore plug! 😂😂

[@amen_ra6926]

I like that use of the yoke. I'll have to do that with ours. With the sled you have to turn it around to maintain the height you use. I like that with the yoke you just move to the other side. We always carry it and never considered pushing it since we have sleds...duh.

[@jjgionet9597]

Awesome!!

[@bertvsrob]

can confirm: that is a keeper right there

[@Latissimus65]

No lie I almost teared up when I saw this video title

[@carloscolquehuanca7279]

12:06 the "Despacito" soundtrack going on.

[@anthonyg934]

Thanks for making it free. But the music is too loud, louder than the speech. Try to balance it out next time. Keep these vids coming. Always a pleasure to be a part of the fan base.

[@snowskat3]

Nice mini ramp Josh!!

[@michaelkuhn9800]

The first 20sec are always so fucking epic

[@deanarvin]

"I was like" Pfft, I like oxygen." " - Josh Bridges

[@ForzaNewbie]

Mats work ethic and moto can make him good at anything he does

[@chris51282]

I worked so hard for those... and hopefully I'll never use them! Same. 😂

[@40821cintia]

love love

[@DrexPlays]

is this supposed to be free?!

[@danphillips8530]

Dre Plays Its on Crossfit channel

[@aurathai1510]

Cat 🐱 poo coffee/elephant 🐘 coffee.... mat is such a cutie 😂😂😍

[@gamerfury6607]

I don’t care who you are or what you do, you’ve gotta admit that this dude is someone to reackon with in the crossfit arena. “Moderation is for cowards” love that line.

[@MichaelTaphouse]

Awesome

[@Throwerguy]

Heber looked so young, and it was just four years ago

[@cgasezimmermagan8640]

Just here for mat

[@alfredoc468]

THAT ENDING THO

[@sebastiansuffa3910]

I simply love Josh Bridges - hope he will remain the Crossfit Com...

[@mattiusvalentine3127]

Josh Bridges with mini halfpipe? Now that’s some cross fit training! Castro going to throw in halfpipe for 2018? Not surprising I guess. Southern Cali mentality kinda thing.

[@br3npatterson]

Bridges to his boy "aaahhhhh your neck is broken!" 😂😂😂

[@gabrielalarcom9315]

Daaaaaaamnnnnnn!!!

[@michaelcade65]

Argh! So good!!!!!

[@rossdiljohn9222]

Go Josh.

[@chrislopez9436]

God I love Josh Bridges😍

[@66cq2fm]

9:26 is the best part of this video

[@aashichaudhary2278]

Fraser said it!

[@robertcamacho3370]

Yessss!!!! Damn I just got the crossfit journal last night!!! Fuck it 💯💪🏽

[@robg2732]

Mat Fraser's chick is fucking amazing.

[@GillDuffy99]

WHEN MATT INTRODUCED HIS GIRLFRIEND AS SUPER MOM IT HONESTLY BROKE MY HEART THE WAY HE TALKS ABOUT HER AND HOW THEY ARE TOGETHER IS JUST GOALS LEGIT THEYRE SO PERFECT AND SHES SUCH A SWEETHEART AND SO IS MATT OMFG

[@BostonsF1nest]

That can cannon is actually the best home defense weapon. If you get hit in the chest with that thing from 10-15’ away forget about it.

[@azrinsouth]

with the hill i call it a mile hahahah. remind me of myself hahahaha

[@gmarciag1]

"The Dad" of the Smith Brothers actually looks like their older brother lol

[@jeancarlo8292]

Hell Yeahhhhh

[@racheldziabuda3316]

the struggle of being obsessed with Mat & Sammy but also wanting to marry mat at the same time because he is literally perfect.

[@callsofscv]

He finished second twice.

[@racheldziabuda3316]

this is true [also I see you deleted your comment about me marrying you because you're better lmao]

[@shawnhodges5424]

Brendan Tomlinson 2nd as a rookie 2nd again and 1st by a landslide and 1st again by an even bigger margin