FUEL: Champion Weightlifter Morghan King Lifts Double Her Own Bodyweight

In this episode of FUEL, we follow weightlifting champion Morghan King during her six-day-a-week routine of consuming clean proteins and vegetables to ensure her competitive status at the 2015 World Championships and beyond. At a 105-pound competing weight, she is one of only a handful of women on this planet who can "clean-and-jerk" more than double their body weight. We’d like to see you try that.
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[@purplelucrezia]

Fun fact: she later went on to compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

[@thegod4481]

@vishnu saini why do you capitalize every word

[@maxtaylor2268]

@vishnu saini You do know that in English not everything is a proper noun, right? Weirdo

[@ZOCCOK]

@vishnu saini I felt weird reading that, wtf

[@KwongZilla01]

This FUEL series really brings insight to a variety of different lives and what they eat. Keep it up Munchies!

[@burlhorse61]

prefer just the normal munchies-this is more to do with what athletes eat for competition

[@GlidingChiller]

"The first day I got into crossfit they had us do max back squats" Yeah, sounds as smart as anything I would expect of crossfit.

[@genedoolie2877]

I the first cross fit I seen was on KZbin this year at some comp. the deadlifts were done with a super banana back. If I did that I would be in a wheelchair for about a year at least.

[@kiyoponnn]

@Averil Mae Gym bros and crossfitters are equally braindead so stfu

[@kiyoponnn]

@@genedoolie2877 *permanently

[@jacob_7567]

Ours was max deadlift..........

[@pierobuhytron3670]

I bet they also made them max out handstand push ups without the proper technique

[@stinkybutt02able]

She's so tiny and strong I admire her

[@snowwarden3711]

a lot of power for her size

[@Salongsberusad]

1:11 The editing is beautifully executed with the slowmotion video of her lift and the audio overlay of her talking. On point!

[@TheSanjeev916]

I like how she warms up the bowls cause she's weird and doesn't like them getting cold lol

[@MarsoOO]

The production is really clean, natural and pleasant to watch. You guys are doing wonders!

[@zx-25r12]

I like her mentality, very positive!

[@PeterKim222]

FUEL is easily my favorite Munchies series.

[@Haitheregorgeous]

I love that she wants to be the best she can possibly be instead of the best there is. You are your own biggest threat! Great motivation!

[@avocado6623]

I bet that trainer has serious old man strength.

[@AttackFruit]

In the old system of weightlifting and some systems now, if an athlete doesn't make it to intercontinental competition but is still good enough to be a high ranking continent champion or a champion of their country, since all athletes don't go to all comps, the country directs their studies to being a coach rather a better athlete.

[@ItsNikoHIMself]

Not that much, since he is pretty skinny. Looks strong for someone that skinny, tho..

[@adamusmanov5273]

He was actually the olympic champ in 1972!

[@MrDokha]

Here I am getting a head rush when I sit up too quickly about to finish off half of my dominos...

[@PituBear]

MrDokha 😂😂😂

[@atlassadsad7422]

Get gud

[@generaldom]

There wasn't even that much talk about food in this ep, but I was okay with that.

[@2011super]

Dom's Sketch Cast hey big guy

[@generaldom]

2011super Hey!

[@_Freakazoid]

But that snatch doe....

[@WhispersOfWind]

+Dom's Sketch Cast because _reasons_

[@angrygoldfish]

Mad respect for this girl. Excellent video too.

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

It's really great that the US has such an accomplished coach. I recall seeing Smalcerz competing in the 1970's, when he was the best in the world in his class. Ms. King can go very far. Best of luck to her and to team USA!

[@MrMetra101]

"on my first day of crossfit they had us do a max set back squat" Pretty much summed up why crossfit is complete and utter bullshit everyone should avoid in one sentence.

[@mikemoore2791]

👍

[@tatskamaster]

:DD Lets get all the rookies injured on the first day!

[@darkaquatus]

Lol, that's what I thought as well xD

[@Hoehihoh]

Why is that? I'm asking because I started Crossfit a short while ago, and I'm curious to know whether what I'm doing is sensible. I'm also curious to know what you would do instead. Are you a weightlifter? Thanks in advance for your advice.

[@tatskamaster]

***** Well the idea of crossfit is to be functionally fit I guess and there is nothing wrong with that. In the events they are tested to do movements fast or how much reps they can do etc., but the judging is always off/unprofessional, resulting in people compromising form trying to get a better result. Basically crossfit is hated because crossfitters tend to have very bad form and even the coaches sometimes either teach bad form, or just don't correct it. Also they tend to test max sets and 1 rep maxes in a reckless manner. In the example she said of her first day of crossfit they had everyone do a max set squat, which is dangerous with bad form and definitely not something anyone should do when they just started working out! In my opinion crossfit isn't inherently bad, just make sure you are exercising with correct form.

[@paralasalud]

please everyone just fyi, this is olympic weightlifting and not crossfit.

[@itsleolia]

This is so inspiring! I’ve never thought that someone as short as me would ever be able to do something like that. I guess that the secret is to never limit your mindset like I’ve done. Anyways, she’s amazing.

[@golu_badbola]

Huge respect for her!! I can do 150 kgs but I 'll now look forward to 200 in a year.. Thanks for the inspiration//

[@Metric07]

lol at all the dudes being creepy in the comments. anyways this was pretty cool and congrats to her for getting to the level she's at so fast.

[@williamwang7844]

"The first day I got into Crossfit, they had us do a max back squat" LOL. Making beginners squat with heavy weight in one of the hardest exercises to perfect and do properly. On their FIRST DAY

[@TheOriginalEntz]

She was a proven triathlete. She went to a coach to try a different type of sport and the first thing he does is gauge where she is at so he can give her guidance on how much to use for reps so she improves faster.

[@Woodworkingfan23]

That guys said it was hard to get in 75 carbs in two meals, while I just ate 150 in one..

[@AL-el2bl]

so weird hearing Americans say kilos lol

[@nikolaibreckenridge2287]

America uses both systems pretty equally. For anything that demands high accuracy, Metric is king, even in America.

[@shoopshoop7650]

@@nikolaibreckenridge2287 not equally. I usually only hear about metric in science and somtimes in math, Also online

[@nikolaibreckenridge2287]

@@shoopshoop7650 Like I said, for anything that demands high accuracy, Metric is king, even in America. English measurements are used by the general population because it's what they are used to, and measuring is not a major part of their life, so why force a change? In anything scientific, or anything which is very reliant on accurate measuring, metric is the standard.

[@PatrickCavanaugh0420]

@@shoopshoop7650 you'll only see the metric system even in america on anything engineering related, science related, or like the post above said anything which requires high accuracy. Medical is another example of the metric system in America.

[@drubcannabizkitz7055]

Dumb ars J B LOL

[@Munchies]

Champion Weightlifter Lifts Double Her Own Bodyweight On A 400 Calorie Deficit.

[@MrBethgodwin]

Fennec Besixdouze she diets to get down to weight for competition. Therefore, she has to weight under 48kg on the day of competition. To get under 48kg she has to be in 400 cal deficit, and will also use water and sauna to further manipulate her weight.

[@Fooled26]

Munchies Yeaahh no she cuts for competition bulking she does not LIFT on a 400 cal deficit, no chance she's strength training on a defecit, let alone 400 cals. She would clearly bulk for the extra strength then she might cut for her own preference after comps.

[@MrBethgodwin]

Taylor Morrison She cuts for the competition to make weight. She would then 'bulk' after the competition.

[@tossePharmD]

Munchies Enjoyed this very much. Loved her positive strong attitude and great work ethic, very inspiring.

[@michaelscott5105]

+Munchies tuts she slammed the bar must be a yank thing iyla wouldnt be impressed

[@popcorngirl321]

I know the series is called fule, but it's really interesting to see how some atheltst enjoy there food while other see it a just a means to an end and something you have to do to complete there goals.

[@dra.emiliaqueiroz]

Love this. I love how a sport can give purpose to our lives

[@jasminecrenshaw2072]

I hope y'all continue this FUEL series. It's really dope.

[@bankyy]

all her food looked amazing

[@damage9]

I saw this grill at the Olympics today and I remembered the video, congrats to her!!

[@Florian44790]

wait! did she just state that her squat was 90kg without any training at around 50kg bodyweight? wtf

[@BOodidarma]

Sounds pretty bullshit to me, too. Probably some half-assed above parallel squats and no olympic ones, but still

[@SunSooTae]

loooool just came to that part! Bullshit

[@berlinwall6674]

Maybe she meant pounds

[@nach000x]

not with direct training, snatches and cleans and jerks train the squat in a way, have yall never lifter in your lives?

[@robdowdy2956]

I like how she eats actual food

[@pranakhan]

Each lift is one practice?So much focus & dedication to excel. Weightlifting is really in its own class, Awesome. I also learned I need a better breakfast!

[@blickluke]

"I wanna be the best... Nothing will stand in my way" Gotta jump on that gear bro, no salutes for life time natties

[@CapAnson12345]

I want a girlfriend that can beat me up.

[@Eziokilla9595]

+CapAnson12345 No, you don't.

[@jimpseudonym1092]

+Eziokilla9595 he said "can" not "would".

[@kaylynspencer9297]

CapAnson12345 😂

[@canadiandrumer]

lifting weights doesn't make you a good fighter, lucky for you there are a bunch of female fighters

[@ethans365]

That’s a serious beta mentality

[@dominickd16]

Pretty much the same thing for me except I like to increase my squat, deadlift and bench. If I don't eat enough carbs my lifts go to shit.

[@mvpheat]

dominickd16 Dorian Yates Barn Door Back with Sickening Tom Platz Spinners

[@dominickd16]

MVP Heat only achievable while on the skittles its sick its piss its revolting

[@mvpheat]

Hamster RU indeed sir its revolting

[@Brandon-wk2jp]

dominickd16 celien vileness donsongs

[@DannyDrago]

8:07 "When you have smilar interests you start to develop friendships and relationships"

[@shrap8]

This episode was so great. I wish they did the same with other athletes and make moar episodes.

[@kharratrodrigo5099]

She start training only 3 years ago and allready in national ? what ?

[@kailiak4271]

I trained for about a year and a half, and at 11 years old got into my first national competition in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in which I placed third. Now I've been going for about 5 years, and have progressed a lot.

[@nickmilone5996]

@@kailiak4271 It's funny that at 11 you placed higher than she ever has. She's never made it above 4th place in world competition, some champion.

[@kailiak4271]

@@nickmilone5996 My god...I was just trying to relate my own personal experience to the comment. I was by NO MEANS saying that I am better than her. Please don't take my comment the wrong way.

[@nickmilone5996]

@@kailiak4271 It wasn't about that, i just mean they're calling her a champion in the title but she's gotten a very good placement

[@kailiak4271]

@@nickmilone5996 Oh okay, nevermind then.

[@gracemcneil6088]

cutting is much easier when switched to a plant based diet. as well as making recovery much smoother, you naturally can stay leaner even when consuming a whole lot of protein.

[@doloslidin5065]

Did Oly for awhile kinda hated it. Respect for anyone who can actually make a life out of it.

[@wakawaka545]

PLEASE make more of these videos!!!!! PLEASE!

[@hadiaarab8279]

Broscience nutrition RIGHT there! Plus CrossFit equals a good laugh for me lol

[@RyanFrizey]

Hadia Arab Are you kidding? How is a diet of carbs and fibre, protein, and fats broscience? She just eats clean wholesome foods.

[@il343]

Hadia Arab This isn't crossfit.

[@hittman1412]

Hadia Arab You laugh at people who can snatch 140, c&j 170+, then run a 5k? ? Which other sport apart from Oly weightlifting (which is just these lifts) can boast people who put up these numbers? I'm sure even if you didn't have the mobility of a rusty door, you'd be having trouble snatching a female bar, lmao

[@nubpuncher6969]

RyanFrizey Not enough of it for how much she is working out. Not to mention all the nutrients and antioxidants she will need. This really is bro-science with a side of spinach haha.

[@nubpuncher6969]

hittman1412 Yeah and I will be walking around with a fully functioning brain while she is suffering from dementia in a wheel chair. Not to mention the massive amount of free time I have to spend on a more productive hobby, like school. I know money does not buy happiness but studies do show that a college degree in the right field sure doesn't hurt :) While being exposed to body building culture has been shown to increase levels of depression and lower self esteem. I am sorry but her ability to lift something is just no longer impressive. It is 2015, people have fucking robot skeletons hooked up to wifi on their google glass. This mindless none sense just looks so out of touch with the times, its like a fucking dinosaur haha.

[@roomforthefiiixins2491]

your boyfriend doesn't even lift brah

[@MsQuantized]

1st day of CrossFit at 100 lbs and can back squat 200 pounds?! Crazy

[@morphilou]

TODAY THE DOPING MAKE MIRACLE

[@axelskillby7109]

im fiteen and ive been training wrestling for 11 years now, i have blacked out a couple of times from cutting weight for my competitions, right now im getting more and more into weightlifting tho

[@ohboy50062]

So driven. Very inspiring. Good luck with your goals Morghan :)

[@camilaisabelle8587]

Her coach though!

[@CanadianRifleman]

She's got a great snatch.

[@ralphM1114]

CanadianRifleman This is gold, I say. Gold.

[@Ghost-fe1vp]

+PriVacy Matters My laughter stopped when I saw that joke. Please delete the comment so this thread looks 10x better. ty.

[@sparky1600]

you're a virgin

[@sparky1600]

bitch

[@WhispersOfWind]

+Canadian Supplement Reviews is that a movie? _Snatch,_ no?

[@undLiebeZitrone]

she is so awesome !!

[@abcdefghijklmnop0385]

2 and half hours/session and 9x a week🤣🤣🤣 i am 2 and a half too but 5x and here i thought im a badass with 5x a week😱😱

[@Johny40Se7en]

She's so strong, especially for her size, fair play to her. A very focused and passionate person and yeah I agree completely with the nutrition thing, you are what you eat after all ; )

[@Kiddowesth]

Cool stuff but I'm pretty sure most athletes in the lighter weight classes do double bodyweight in the C&J? If not more.

[@aleksandramariavanberg7774]

Women are awesome! Big congratulations and greetings from Poland.

[@emmilia293]

Are ppl still hating on crossfit and oly lifting in 2017?! Not all gyms and coaches are the same.

[@colinluby5950]

Massively strong. How amazing!!!!

[@villiumps]

I was a collage football player, this girl can clean more then most of the skill positions who were 40 pounds more then her

[@rjitsu]

I just watched an old training video with Zygmunt Smalcerz!

[@SuperBomberman007]

Fasting is the best way to cut weight and get ready for a competition. You'll cut weight ridiculously fast and thus won't have to dehydrate yourself two days before the competition to drop the last few KG's of weight.

[@victoriaroper6073]

Love the Pilates reformer!!! Would be interesting to see how she supplements her training with this??

[@allenpalin]

Wonder if she does kegel exercises?

[@oliee87]

Tbh, she needs to. Pelvic muscles and being able not to pee yourself in the process of lifting such weight is key. I'm a weightlifter myself. I managed to pee myself only once during the lift :D

[@jmk3178]

When that man said the thing he missed most was oreos I had to hit the like button.

[@jaydawg4732]

She's gorgeous, cool and impressive AF. Serious strength, especially for her size.

[@Dinckelburg]

Shout-out the dude in the JTS shirt

[@SoSheScreams]

The man's face in the background at 1:47 is so satisfying

[@bobjones9692]

Damn, 2 and 1/2 hours lifting? I've done two hour lifting sessions and 30-45 min sessions. I found that I get better and quicker results when I do the shorter length sessions. I guess everyone is different but damn. that's a big difference.

[@z0uLess]

her friend didnt eat her spinach at the end there. wth? I can eat spinach straight out of the bag.... so yummy

[@z0uLess]

Michaelangelo Harbree but it's so yummy!

[@copypastecopypaste]

u really should do a sporties I like those munchies the best...just for the sport part

[@rfjohns1715]

Too bad we couldn't get rid of bums making rude comments. Really tough sport at extreme disadvantage as lifters Asian,middle east still getting away with drugs.

[@JTBCOOL1]

I had a shoulder injury several months ago. Everytime I see miltary presses, snatches, clean and jerk my shoulders cry. I weigh 180 pounds, 6 ft and am scared to even attempt lifting anything in a shoulder press movement over 100 pounds. I hit 60 pound dumbells for chest press 10-12 reps but am scared to attempt 30 pound dumbell shoulder press.

[@inkblue28]

For all that fancy equipment, the us weight lifting team never gets anywhere close to medaling.

[@Cetoke]

inkblue28 I'd say that they don't have enough volume in their training compared to eastern European athletes.

[@Millz5231]

Cetoke I never see them do any accessory work

[@Cetoke]

Rob Manley Haha, good one, I was thinking of including the roid-factor but it's hard to tell from just following their workouts etc.

[@YTMCliff]

G Jbbhgjtfhhj joi

[@hittman1412]

***** agreed with you apart from the real sports bit. Just because America isn't top in Weightlifting = not a sport? These people are far more explosive than any NFL player or Basketballer

[@Jay-mc7vq]

9:14 Did this fool just say 75g of carbs is a lot?

[@Cetoke]

Jay 75g within two meals and using complex sources (so vegetables mainly) so yeah, it can be a big bowl of spinach.

[@ace8656]

I mean if you are running 6 miles plus every day then no

[@IkePhillipRuffin]

Cetoke Spinach has absolutely no carbs.

[@Cetoke]

***** I was speaking figuratively.

[@tay1545]

+ace8656 more like 0 miles, 75g of carbs spread across 2 meals is really not jack shit. That's the amount you should eat if you are being sedentary but still have muscle mass. The body burns a lot while doing nothing especially if you are an athlete.

[@LukeBeacon]

Whoa her form was impeccable

[@AR-qq6gp]

Can you guys get a hold of Julia Vins?

[@akanaistyping]

strong women are so admirable

[@ialpha6431]

Started so late, came up fast. Amazing !!

[@zacharygreaves5522]

I really wish I had started with Olylifting... I feel like powerlifting is really restricting my mobility when it comes to clean and jerk/snatches.

[@RickyKwokMath]

American record holder for the snatch (83kg) at 48kg body weight.

[@irateirishman729]

beer it is i must say... nothing i live for more than a day my irish ass can have 8 beers!

[@irateirishman729]

Apollon Abaddon i do insane rep workouts every other day usually and one heavy , full body workout weekly. I have been battling this tendonitis in my left bicep for a while...

[@irateirishman729]

Apollon Abaddon its healing , its just frustrating to not be able to lift

[@irateirishman729]

Apollon Abaddon that sucks..have you ever tried nascent iodine for body balance?

[@linttastic]

holy smokes she weighs 109 and is full o muscle?! what a badass

[@getrdun21]

I went to middle school with Morgan! Evergreen Eagles!

[@caro5150]

That was great! More vids like that please!

[@loveflink4334]

90kg first time squatting at 50kg is fucking insane especially for a woman thats crazy

[@Mayhamm]

See this shit is the difference between being strong and having muscles!

[@nubpuncher6969]

tiffaniecru29 Hahaha they are just lifting a weight. Pretty useless. Would rather having muscles that I use on a daily basis, instead of strength that I use for "fun". Such a mindless hobby, cant imagine it being that rewarding when compared to normal recreation. The one thing I have noticed about all weightlifters I have met is they all are not rocket scientists by any means.

[@ledzeppelinisgod23]

nubpuncher6969 *tips fedora*

[@nismonugg4229]

nubpuncher6969 So much ignorance, it hurts.

[@nubpuncher6969]

Seetaram60 Haha no man. I am educated on this subject. Call me stupid or wrong, but ignorant is just not correct. Good guess though.

[@jZamora87]

nubpuncher6969 read your post again.

[@the12lookslikeyou]

Holy fuck, here's me struggling to overhead press 65kg and this 48kg weight lifter fuckin clean and jerked 100kg, what the fack.

[@adam03753]

Whats up with Professor Xavier in the background at 6:08?

[@sk8holden]

Anyone know what type of bikes those are?? The orange and blue ones

[@maddoggydizzle]

I could eat breakfast every meal too lol it's by far my fav.

[@cwsing7230]

Informative video thanks✅

[@Liist]

More FUEL episodes, please.

[@markpro012]

Does anyone have a clue on what wrist wraps she used in the beginning of the video?

[@CalgaryDynastar]

While I commend her dedication, if I lived in Colorado I sure wouldn't be lifting when there's so many amazing things to do outdoors, while blazing legal weed:)

[@TomsGotPowers]

So she made a some scrambled egg with a bit of meat and veg then supplemented throughout the day... Clap, clap, clap

[@EddieG47]

What is the protein she takes before workout? The type of Shake and powder

[@kotaboo3]

Really inspirational

[@gaarasand28]

Crossfit made her max out on her back squat during the first session? Pretty much sums them up...

[@OMFGLOLROTFLWTF]

Lifts get proprtionally harder. So doubling your weight for a lift for a higher weight class is harder

[@nanehere5043]

+Munchies where can I get her blue hoodie, do you know and thanks for the great content.

[@amazingabby25]

And she made it to the Olympics in 2016

[@JeremyRemele]

I lift double my own body weight... just kdding

[@user-zy9yg2eu5t]

Jeremy Remele hows your stand up career coming along?

[@sakomat]

Plus za Zygmunta Smalcerza!