Exclusive Interview With Bill Kazmaier & Ed Coan | SWIS 2018

This was a great interview I did the the GOAT Ed Coan and World's strongest man Bill Kazmaier. In this interview I go over some stuff that I know you will love.
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William Kazmaier (born December 30, 1953) is an American former world champion powerlifter, world champion strongman and professional wrestler. During the 1970s and 1980s, he set numerous powerlifting and strongman world records, and won two International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Championships and three World's Strongest Man titles. In the 1980s, Kazmaier became famous for his claim to be "the strongest man who ever lived" by equaling and surpassing spectacular and versatile feats of strength of famous strongmen of the 20th century. He is widely considered to be one of the all-time greatest competitors in strength competitions.
Powerlifting records
performed in 1981 in official powerlifting full meets
Squat - 420 kg (925.9 lbs)[3] in 80s marathon squat suit
Bench press - 300 kg (661.4 lbs)[3][17] raw
→ former IPF world record in SHW class (+regardless of weight class); surpassed by Ted Arcidi's 666.9 pounds (raw) in 1984
Deadlift - 402 kg (886.7 lbs)*[3] raw
→ former IPF world record in SHW class (+regardless of weight class); surpassed by Doyle Kenady's 903.9 pounds (equipped in deadlift suit) in 1986
Total - 1100 kg (420.0/300.0/380.0) / 2425.08 lbs (925.9/661.4/837.8)*[3] in 80s marathon squat suit
→ former IPF world record in SHW class (+regardless of weight class); surpassed by John Ware's 2427 pounds (equipped with squat suit and bench shirt) in 1989
* former all-time world records set in 1981
Career aggregate total (3 best official lifts) - 1122 kg (420 + 300 + 402) / 2474,0 lbs (925.9 + 661.4 + 886.7)
performed in 1983 Powerlifting Exhibition
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Deadlift - 410 kg (903.9 lbs)[7] with wrist straps
World's Strongest Man records
Deadlift - 415 kg (914.9 lb) Raw, without wrist straps, at 1981 Highland Games. This lift was officially 404 kg (890.6 lb) but later weighed out to be 415 kg (914.9 lb). Judged by Douglas Edmunds.
Car Lift (Deadlift): 2555 lbs car - winning lift 1979 (lifting two tires off the ground)
Cement Block Lift (Squat on Smith Machine) - 440 kg (969 lbs) winning lift, WSM 1981
Silver Dollar Deadlift - 480 kg (1055 lbs) winning lift WSM 1982 (18" off the floor with wrist straps)
Overhead Log Lift - 170 kg (375 lbs) winning lift WSM 1988 (awkward wooden log with great circumference) It has been noted that in 1988 logs used for the Log Lift were not machined as they are in modern competitions, and were extremely unbalanced in weight. Bill pressed the log with ease, using absolutely no leg drive.
Hungarian Farm Cart Deadlift - 510 kg (1124 lbs) winning lift WSM 1988
Records
Throughout his active career in international powerlifting competition Ed Coan has set over 71 world records in powerlifting.[5] He became the lightest person to cross the 2,400 lb. barrier in the powerlifting total (a sum of three lifts: the deadlift, bench, and squat). He set an all-time powerlifting record total at 2,463 pounds, even though at the time he was not in the heaviest weight class.
Coan's best result in a drug tested international competition is 1,035 kg (2,282 lbs) in the 100 kg weight class at the 1994 IPF Senior World Championships.[6] establishing a new world record at the time. Even though serving a lifetime ban from the IPF for doping, today Coan is among some people still acknowledged and regarded a legend in the world of powerlifting and spends much of his time mentoring young lifters coming into the sport.[
Coan's best single ply lifts:
Squat - 1019 lbs (~462 kg)
Bench press - 584 lbs (~265 kg)
Deadlift - 901 lbs (~409 kg) [8] raw by today's standards with only singlet and belt
Total: 2504 lbs (1135.79 kg)
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Other lifts
His best competition lifts as a 220 lb lifter:
Squat - 961 lbs, Bench - 584 lbs, Deadlift - 901 lbs
The squat and deadlift attempts were 959 lbs and 898 lbs, respectively. After the competition the plates and barbell were weighed and the weight came out to be 961 and 901 lbs, respectively.
Note that Ed Coan's lifts were completed under IPF Rules. Single layered suits and standard 2 meter knee wraps.
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[@mountaindog1]

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[@crustyjuggler382]

Should of made this one longer

[@heavymetalfitness2091]

I feel like bill is secretly stronger than ever.

[@mountaindog1]

agreed

[@ballelort87]

LOL so true!

[@dagan8659]

do you immagine? it will be crazy, unbelievable.

[@JAaurora2419]

Big bill plus old man power … it’s truly scary

[@haroldburrell4973]

Kaz & Coan together? Dude...I want to cry!

[@mountaindog1]

pretty incredible right!

[@whocares.95]

Let it out

[@NathanMcKitrick]

I love the fact that both Bill and Ed looked up to each other.

[@lastsonofkrypton3918]

ikr look at Bill's face beaming at 6:40 when Ed says he inspired him!

[@Pibodabo]

Eddy has that face he knows something other people don’t lol

[@adrianpap1374]

Lol, exactly! Dan Green has the same thing going on.

[@lastsonofkrypton3918]

@ryan rogers It's the rare quality of extreme confidence without cockiness.

[@brucedickinson12]

Best gear

[@josueguillen5053]

The secret of strength

[@haczabim]

he does know A LOT of stuff

[@chunkuygur1364]

Big Bill looks like he can still bench 600.

[@mountaindog1]

he probably can

[@strengthandbulkMadness]

I don’t think Ted Arcidi wants to wrestle him now.

[@geort45]

And if he fails he'll strangle every witness with the arm veins

[@manishmagar7177]

Yep, he is still in shape😊

[@Andrew-vt2wq]

I'd wager he can still push 500.

[@logant44]

I’ve never seen a muscle/strength athlete maintain their size into their old age like kaz. What a monster!

[@Scott-jk5zk]

That vein in his right bicep is freaky

[@1968jpy]

While in the army at Ft Benning GA Bill Kazmaier came to Ft Benning and gave a power lifting seminar before my power lifting meet . I won best over all lifter in my weight class , best dead lift and won my weight class in the novice division. Bill Kazmaier was there at the end to give me my medals 🏅 and trophies 🏆 and wow 🤩 what an honor it was to receive that from him and a handshake 🤝 as well. Will never forget how gigantic and big he was . That was back in 1990 and he was still in amazing shape . His arms were 24 inches at the time .

[@justinread5609]

not gona lie this is very emotional to watch as with out doubt this 3 of the most inspirational people. was a small boy watching Bill on Tv with my dad who was a powerlifter, Ed coan well i met him at the worlds in Birmingham in 1993 as a young skinny junior and he was just so nice and approachable as was the USA team Capt Kirk though well to see him in his prime amazing . and John RIP well he is the GOAT of youtube coaching he has helped millions of people get there goals what a loss

[@jordangroff8978]

Bill is a huge storyteller (literally and figuratively), Ed is chill, love it!

[@robroberts1473]

Back in the day I worked out at kazs' gym and one day I walk in and kaz is deadlifting what looks like 315 he did around 10 more reps after I walked in. He was kind of straining at the end and I thought world's strongest man my ass, I walked over and looked he was repping 650 not 315 lol

[@dagan8659]

lol.

[@Mantorok12]

100s, not 45s I guess

[@JD-iu3vi]

I worked out at Kaz's gym back in the late 80' - 90's. First day there Kaz was squating 850 for sets of 3. He would do roman chair situps with 3 one hundred pounds plates on his chest. One day he was rearranging some gym equipment and proceeded to pick up a whole peck deck machine a carry it to the other side of the gym. Also, one time he had about 430 on the bench press. i was curious wondering how many reps he would do, I lost count he was doing so many and so fast. I used to love going to that gym, it was so raw and hard core.

[@biglabrador]

I get the impression that stars from the past (who are today in their 50's or 60's) have much deeper, more interesting personality that all the youngsters. What they did and sometimes are still doing seem to have much deeper meaning than just beeing a "star" and "making lots of money". Today's world seems much flatter, more artificial, today's heroes have much shallower personalities. This pertains not only to sports. I have great respect for heroes from the past - they can talk in an engaging and interesting way, they do not boast about themselves, strong bodies are accompanied by great mind. Thank you John for this interview. All the best from Poland

[@mountaindog1]

agreed

[@mikesbbody]

Ed is still so modest and humble after all these years and Bill....he's still massive! great interview I'm hitting Subscribe :-)

[@flawtyjohn133]

jesus bill is still a freakin bear

[@gummixx6885]

I live in iceland and the Jón Páll and Bill Kaz rivalry is the GOAT of rivalries, even though I hoped Jón would win (being icelandic), I always liked Bill and his ferocity and never dying will to WIN no matter the cost #whataman!

[@Vazcular]

Too bad Bill wasn't allowed back in WSM during his prime! It would have been so much better.

[@Vazcular]

@ryan rogers He would have at least won 1983 to 1986. Without a doubt, barring injury.

[@egillphosri]

I grew up in Iceland watching The World Strongest Man in the 80's and one of the highlights were the epic battles between Jón Páll Sigmarsson and Bill Kaz, I cheered for Jón but I always respected and appreciated Bill who was the worthiest of opponents.

[@mountaindog1]

yes!!!

[@thevozz]

That was awesome John! Ed and Kaz powerlifting royalty! I remember seeing Kaz on WSM when I was a kid. Motivated me to start lifting. Still power bodybuilding at 48 and have guys like you to thank! You can take all these workout fads and throw them in the garbage..hard word and dedication with the old school principles is the way to go. Thnx for all the knowledge John! I TRULY enjoy your channel..and you look great!!

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@anajcksn]

This is amazing! I do feel blessed for people like you Mr. John Meadow, who freely bring us every day with super videos fill with great information and knowledge. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ogdenville]

Kaz is still a monster! Awesome to see these 2 together aswell!

[@rishabhkashyap690]

Bill Kaz still looks so fucking awesome man.

[@ProgrammingPolyglot-gm7zm]

My three heroes in one frame. What an amazing video. RIP John.

[@Marius12358]

Great interview! The ending was like the cherry on top, spot on!

[@davejames4605]

Two legends that inspired me over the years when i started lifting in 1990.

[@Marcus-lv6qd]

John looks so small here lol. Imagine how tiny the average male would look

[@Agnes135]

Imagine Thor Bjornsson standing there too

[@StaticM223]

Tiny average male, Bill Kazmaier is only 6'2

[@franky01ize]

Wow Kaz arms are still bigger than a grown man's leg lol

[@derekbrackenbury7159]

Maaan! All my heroes in one place 😃

[@mikeb9396]

What an incredible video. Three of the strongest, and most knowledgeable men in lifting, and all three are humble to the core. This video made my evening.

[@jimbud4439]

Bill make mountain dog look like a normal person 🤯

[@dougcoleburn1579]

Bill is still a beast. Ed always a great guy. Thanks!

[@j4ever41]

Awesome video John! especially for an old dogg like me, by the way, the road warriors were badass.

[@scotlynhatt]

After a bunch of years of just half-assing it, the switch flipped in Feb of this year and I got back to work. I also started getting back into re-learning the world of weights, now online, and, as Kaz said, I really do feel lucky that you are doing what you are doing John. Your temperament, experience and knowledge have re-lit my passion for training and I just want to say thank you. Hopefully I can say thanks in person if I run into you at the Arnold in Feb.

[@frankvarela7462]

Man, what a interview. John, you knocked this one out of the park. Having these 2 together and you in the middle made it worth while watching and listening to what they had to say. 💪🏋️‍♂️👏

[@hbh1081]

Bill looks like an old Chad Wesley smith!

[@bangermccrusher]

hamza boufous hahaha true!

[@manicmandownup]

That was a really great and authentic interview 👍🏻

[@benniestrange]

Great job John! Ed and Bill are legendary! Keep adding content, love your channel sir!

[@Ozymandias_1818]

Great interview. 3 legends together is a rare sight. Hope y'all live long happy lives

[@redskool8498]

awesome john thanks for the memory of these two giants ... †

[@alienkid6923]

OMG Bill kaz,I remember him from the 80 strongest man this guy is still huge. John if ever take him to the first watch. you're going have to order more than one pancake. awesome video.

[@xinsanedefeatx]

Love how humble both Ed and John are

[@michaeldevore5777]

I could listen to those 3 all damn day

[@pizzaDhut]

This is crazy to have you three together

[@D9.805]

Thanks for the interview, John. Great video.

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

Never a truer word said. You're the best John.

[@Seb4asti4n]

I feel like John Meadows is the goat of bodybuilding :) Nice Video John!

[@mountaindog1]

thank you!

[@bigdavejames8763]

Two of the greatest.. and humble gentlemen too...cool ol school..

[@donaldsavage3699]

absolutely fantastic videos, both are my powerlifting super Heroes... I miss the old days!

[@giant-killerbeast]

What a beautiful beautiful video man. All my favourite heros in one video. Love it.

[@johndonovan5521]

The Kaz is still a big M'fer....Ed is just cool as phuck

[@ericjane747]

This is a FANTASTIC interview! WOW! The other interview worth seeing for Olympic weights is David Rigert interviewed by Kolokov.

[@billstrat2917]

Great interview! Very cool to hear from past champions

[@InquisitivivelyCurious]

Holy shit thanks so much John

[@IntellectualMuscle]

Hey John, It was a pleasure FINALLY being able to meet you(& Scott) in person at the Swis! Hopefully you will be at the 2020 event as well!

[@mountaindog1]

absolutely!!!

[@GabrielKravMaga]

Awesome interview! Besides being freakshly strong they look like they're really cool dudes as well. Oh and i never get tired of listening to that john meadows story of going from the bottom of the lineup one year to top 5 in a heavier class the next, so inspirational! I absolutely love this channel! Cheers from Brazil!

[@matthewreeves8738]

Wow, this was great to watch, John.

[@douglasmueller4684]

Wow. Thanks John for sharing. Two of the true greats.

[@benharrison5542]

I once met Kaz in a lift in a Leeds Hilton during Europe's strongest man contest, he took the time to have a chat with me and the wife, he is true gentleman and a top bloke.

[@Andrew-vt2wq]

Bill Kazmaier. Strongman idol! What a legend.

[@pizzaDhut]

One of the best videos I have seen

[@MrMarkaverett]

Thank you John!

[@welshexile1963]

Brilliant love these 2 legends.

[@ukhomegymdisciplinegym4021]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks

[@Nirsterkur]

KAZ and ED together! Can life get more Wonderful than this?

[@surfcruzer]

You all are legends.

[@MrJosh6889]

I'd be pleasantly surprised seeing you talk to either one of these two, much less both at the same time.

[@bigmarv333]

Super cool group of guys. I love the passion to help others. That’s what I want to make of my life. Passion to help others.

[@danpalomino9329]

Super super amazing these guys are legends

[@stevenpiehl6199]

These guys are behemoth legends still looking fantastic for there ages I’m around Kazs age not sure about Ed. Been very fortunate to meet both way back in the day at various gyms it didn’t too long to realize they were genetic freaks and I was not lol.

[@hannibalbarca4140]

Kaz, legend of legends. WSM undisputed, also tries wrestling and pro football lmao. Still huge and strong to this day. Legend.

[@anthonyluisi7096]

Kaz is such a trip !!😂😂😂. Love how he gave kudos to Ed ...

[@geraldvounas2452]

Living Legends...

[@johnnys4782]

Awesome! Kaz and Cohan! Great video!

[@hawk1548]

KAZ is KING. GREAT video 💪

[@heathbrockway9040]

Back when I was in my early 20s Ed Coan called the hole in the wall gym I worked out at looking for the owner Mike Danforth (Ironside Gym) I answer the phone he says this is Ed Coan, I said that's nice and.... I had no clue who he was. Pretty cool seeing these guys together.

[@jacobsvetich8735]

This so beautiful 🥺

[@paporomanroman5304]

Monsters mass legend, excelent interview

[@jkeips78]

Had the pleasure of seeing Kaz at York Barbell when he was inducted into the hall of fame there. True beast. Also had the pleasure of seeing Ed in Philadelphia for what I believe was his first comp at 242. Good times back then for sure.

[@earthrot666]

Couple of legends. And Coan has said in multiple interviews that Kaz inspired him to powerlift. Shit, that might be more of an accolade than world's strongest man haha great interview!!

[@Fake--Natty]

Thanks for this!

[@GrundyMartinez]

Awesome! Thank you

[@r.j.macready5541]

couple of great champions that give back.

[@davejames4605]

Amazing..3 true gentlemen of the lifting world..great interview..cheers from New Zealand.

[@Gonzomedic1]

Outstanding interview!

[@jgamez5023]

Can you imagine Kazmaier next to Lyle Alzado on that Raider D-line in the early 80s? Those two psychopaths would've driven QBs crazy !!

[@Keranu]

5:42 the smile is immediately wiped off John's face when he realized he just offended Ed Coan by calling him a horse......... he's much stronger than that, should've called him a rhino.

[@eddiebaby22]

Great interview 👍👍

[@BJWFenix]

Heres a fun story i had dream where i was lifting with Kaz : I hit a bench pr and did 3 reps with it the next day . kaz is so strong you lift with him in your dreams you go beastmode.

[@lastsonofkrypton3918]

He should make a hypnosis video for that in his wrestling voice! "Come on brother, you're gonna squat this PR, if you don't I'm going to find you and twist your head off your scrawny little neck. Just kidding, love you man, now lift that shit!!" 😂

[@sword-and-shield]

Outstanding...thx

[@johnwest9643]

Awesome awesome video loved it keep up the great work John

[@homegymfitness9899]

WOW what a video! Awesome

[@memra777]

Two brutal legends. The Arnold and Franco of Powerlifting.

[@pizzaDhut]

If I had to choose which one to meet it would be Ed Coan, he has to be the greatest

[@johnlazzari7109]

Kaz is still big as a monster he is a weightlifting God still, kudos to his regiment to stay in such great shape.

[@honkytonk2010]

Wow! How often do you get to interview the two strongest men in history such an awesome!! Video thanks you so much for sharing your amazing video!

[@scottmoyer3854]

Dude! Epic video!!!😎🍻

[@sightlesswisdom2559]

Great interview.

[@greyman7849]

Great interview. Well done all.

[@p4inmaker]

And you know what, Kaz had it right at the end.

[@NeuroLifting]

Two legends! Arguably the best strongman ever just got fucked over... then Ed the goat of powerlifting! Can listen to both all day!

[@lauriecaspoli5001]

kaz is still a fucking beast. greatest

[@wilsonvega8331]

Wow john what a interview with these giants of there sport also wow how u get these great interviews with the atheletes thay you have on your channel