HARDCORE HOME GYMS Ep.3 - STRONGMAN ARCHAELOGY with James Fuller

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Chapters:
00:00 Meet James Fuller, Strongman Archeology!
00:52 "That's My Loading Pin"
01:09 Stump Collection
01:51 Hardcore Home Gym Library
02:49 "Look At Your [Milo] Pancakes!"
03:37 1980s York Power Bar
04:18 Plank O' Wood & Weightlifting Shoe History
05:11 "That's Where Kettle Bells Come From"
06:14 THICC Dumbbells & Anvils
07:00 Step-Loading vs Micro-loading
07:27 "Grip Tools I've Never Seen Before"
07:44 Heavy Lift Bar
08:16 Globe Barbell
09:14 Arthur Saxon's Thoughts On Globe & Plate-Loaded Barbells
10:16 "Shed Full Of Rust That's Worth More Than Gold"
10:56 Haystacks Calhoun & Thomas Inch Dumbbell
12:24 Hub Lift & Snatch On Pallets
12:47 Weider Vs Jackson Plate Saga
14:26 York Practical Joke
16:20 Hopper Deadlift (Plate Wreckers)
17:07 35lb Plates
17:54 Chair Split Side Topic
18:39 Hampton Aluminum & Dan Lurie Plates
19:19 Standard vs Olympic Weight Sets
20:05 Cannibal Frankenstein Trap Bar
21:21 "What The Heck Is That?"
21:42 Barbell Evolution
22:54 Equipment Arguments
23:33 SSB: "I've Never Seen Anyone Use It For The Way It Was Intended"
24:18 "Hardest Ones For Me To Lift"
25:20 Plates Arnold & Franco Used On Muscle Beach
25:28 "Softbell"
26:52 "This Stuff Just Has To Get Here To Stay Safe"
27:59 Ferrigno vs Ferrigno
28:25 "Think Outside Gym Equipment For Finding Things To Get Stronger"
28:53 "I Feel More Complete Now"
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[@LuLzezRoflcopter]

This dude seriously knows lifting history

[@johnross8685]

Facts he definitely knows bodybuilding that's real iron

[@DERHOF2007]

I came to the comments to say the same thing. His knowledge is very impressive.

[@SmedlyButler-cq5iq]

There aren't too many on social media both with the knowledge and who still trains hard

[@user-qy2iz9du7p]

99% of what he said is pulled out of his ass

[@CHUCKSNORRIS]

His azz is smarter than you are.

[@BulkBrogan.]

412lb one hand deadlift this guy is STRONG Strong I usually see him doing the niche lifts didn't know he could do serious stuff like that too what a badass

[@sifoufisou9143]

Old is gold

[@jima6545]

The "niche" stuff typically requires legit strength

[@weallwould7246]

Juji, I got a neat video idea for you. Try out an agility test at a fire department. They tend to be friendly and funny people, it would be pretty cool to see.

[@sil6506]

Actually really good vid idea! 😮

[@cameronshackelford5551]

Really awesome idea

[@dfpguitar]

That would be a good one to do with Anton Fomenko

[@Venturez101]

Oh whoa - that’s a brilliant idea!

[@bigbird4481]

great idea dude, not to mention a lot of firemen like to workout so it would be good comparison

[@scooobyj8714]

What an amazing yard gym. I absolutely love how much history he knows. Some awesome historical equipment.

[@jujimufu]

He's got some things from the late 1800s I think. Definitely had a range of stuff from WWI Era! 😯

[@scooobyj8714]

@@jujimufu late 1800s. That’s amazing! It is awesome to see how well that old equipment has held up for over 100 years.

[@KaylaGoldman]

Lift with your power belt from God Air conditioning hahas Ha oden poetry as in life

[@hostiletilly26]

Brian Shaw would love this

[@abelk918]

I thought the same thing. They should definitely meet.

[@gmkgoat]

That's a whole ass museum he's got in that shed.

[@shwimerdimmmer6958]

Found this guy through youtube and really enjoyed his style, awesome to see him featured here!

[@deancupini9925]

Juji, have you heard a man named Mike Burch, power lifter in his 70s and still lifting heavy. He is still active on Instagram his garage gym definitely seems like something you might put on here.

[@johnross8685]

I just watched a video on Mike Burch he did 465 squat at 65 yrs old he came from the golden era of bodybuilding

[@champat187198220]

James Fuller is THE authority on all things weightlifting. So glad he is finally getting his due

[@gauvinalex]

Very cool to see James get the recognition, I grew up in Maine training/learning strongman from James and other monsters. Great guy

[@mikehiers3332]

Many years ago men didn't go to gym. A lot of people worked in agriculture and factories. A lot of lifting was done. The things to be moved was usually awkward and without handles to grab. Here at home there's an old story of a farmer that could carry a 200 lb. sack of fertilizer under each arm while navigating a soft plowed field. Once he reached the planters he had to set the bags on the hopper. He wasn't ripped or defined like a body builder just built like a bear. Another account is the story of an old black gentleman nicknamed Pulp wood. Mister Pulp wood is around 6' tall and weighs guessing 160 lbs. soaking wet. He has cut and stacked Pulp wood his entire life. It's reported that he can lift and toss logs weighing 150 lbs. all day long like they were toothpicks. Best thing is Mister Pulpwood is a very humble man, never cocky and friends with everybody. Bad thing is your joints suffer and they give a lot of trouble later in life.

[@KeksosDerGrosse]

James has this olde worlde kungfu master vibe to him, complete with unassuming training implements that turn street urchins into kick-ass killing machines.

[@res2788]

He lives in Maine and trains outdoors. That’s hardcore! Maine gets a lot of snow! Not to mention rain and cold. Absolutely hardcore training!

[@NeedsNoNam3]

So very happy to see James Fuller featured on your channel, Juji!

[@thomashowlin4353]

Mr. Fuller strength is very impressive, but what is outstanding is his ability to squat, very impressive, beautiful !

[@nunninkav5307]

I LOVE JAMES!!! His lifts are nuts, praise the lord.

[@johnaugustin5447]

I've followed James for a long time. He's a treasure trove of old time lifting and knowledge. You should go to one of the all round lifting competitions and take Bugez with you.

[@generaliststrength7578]

So happy to see James getting some love/recognition!

[@RamblinAround]

Really impressed with his knowledge of lifting history. That is quite a collection.

[@divineglitch9550]

juji gets so happy at heavy things . its great to see.

[@alanb1498]

Now this is a great video...I am a great fan of lifting equipment and love training with rusty anchor chains

[@BMO_Creative]

This dud is a living google of lifting! I wouldn't be surprised if Shaw comes and buys all his stuff! LOL

[@bigk2080]

If there was a lifting video game, this guy would be the final Boss, his old man strength is off the charts🏋‍♂️

[@leonardo9259]

That man is doing a major service to the culture. FOR THE CULTURE

[@DanDavisHistory]

This is awesome! Two of my favourite things - history + lifting.

[@MPLifts1111]

This is sick. In college we used to keep the old weights outside our locker room and workout under the sun during the summer months. Some of the best memories and best workouts!

[@slowlearner12]

THIS is the kind of guy everyone should take advice from.

[@wasdishowiplay]

Another absolute banger collab these are entertaining the same as garage gym reviews style home gym visits just different energy. The way jon started stimming over the barbell cuffs was peak energy

[@daltonschannel8405]

I could listen to James talk about old weightlifting days & equipment for hours. Very smart dude.

[@Oldtimenattylife]

Nice I’ve been waiting for James video to pop up he is a bit of a legend

[@nottheonlyjustin]

Man I’ve followed James on IG for years, good to see him in the channel

[@arminiusglorius2280]

I started training in a similar open-air studio in 1963. I achieved my best performances back then. It was particularly hard to train at -15°. However, there was a warm-up chamber🙂

[@wehavetherecipes]

I can't describe how this makes me feel, but it's good

[@davidroob4835]

James is an awesome guy, glad to see him getting the recognition!

[@shymccutchan1632]

The "Trenton" anvil was actually made in Columbus Ohio by the Columbus Forge & Iron Company. Cool to see someone else using the 50lb scale calibration weights, I've collected a few of them, people also repurposed them as "Horse Tether Weights" for tying their horses to back in the day 6:16

[@timjeffries1555]

Damn, dude REALLY likes working out. Total respect. Been working out for 32 yrs. can’t compare this.

[@marcstuart7478]

This is crossover I would never have expected but am so grateful it happened. James is a legend

[@colinkamoda9502]

This was so cool. He talks about weights and the culture like my dad talks about motorcycle history. It's nerdy, artistic, philosophic, and muscle bound all mixed together.

[@miacoventry1377]

Very cool history lesson. I love that he's preserved pieces of history that most people wouldn't consider saving ❤

[@lwskiner]

This video should be required viewing for the younger generation who spend more time on their phones than lifting !

[@ct-gt2dt]

Cringe as fuck coming from the heart attack fast food generation

[@darrenrenna]

Great video! I trained under an old school Russian Coach for years....this reminds me of the kind of things he had in his back yard!

[@coldpond]

Love seeing and listening to the stories of the weights shown. 👍

[@drip369]

James!!!

[@rainerweishaupl1103]

Anyone here remember or been to Bruce Connor/ Al Hinds gym in West LA? That gym had all the old equipment (weights cut out of ship hulls) and amazing welded machine equipment. I believe it opened in the 1930's and closed in 1978. I worked there as a trainer and quit before they closed so I wonder what happened to all that equipment (and knowledge).

[@mrtuttle]

What a treat. This guy seems like an absolute joy to lift with

[@rayclark9643]

Wow what an awesome collection of vintage weights!!!

[@djgiuseppe3197]

This is the best channel! Juji is the best!

[@davidklausen1316]

This was a treat! What a cool guy!

[@javiwawi43]

fujifuji dont stop this series, it is bad ass!!!

[@jaymc1987in]

James is crazy strong. Really enjoyed watching.

[@wadsworth2351]

I am literally drooling over that rusty equipment. Such a treasure trove! I myself would love to get my hands on some globe dumbbells, some of those kettlebell-like block weights (aren't they meant for scales' calibration?) as well as those pancake plates. Unfortunately i am based in Europe and none of that equipment will ever be available to purchase here - we don't have any "Craigslist" round here...

[@prototypestrong5092]

James Fuller is a Jedi master of old school strength.

[@The_Moo_Juice]

I actually love this sort of thing. The history of strength equipment

[@fallingleaveskungfu]

This guy is my spirit animal.

[@SussexMatt]

What an awesome gym/museum/playground. Great to see so much legendary stuff still getting used today and not put behind glass.

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

James is a great guy. I love his Iron Histery knowledge. His knowledgeable years is extremely well placed. I love this episode.

[@teatowel11]

Those hay hooks are such a simple idea but a good one i never see.

[@ChadWilson]

I half expected this guy to have a series of large natural stones sitting by the barn.

[@bondvagabond42]

I got into blacksmithing before I got into weight lifting, and my day job was as a diesel mechanic, so my grip strength is above average, I used to win bets with customers all the time that I could load a big block Chevy with the heads off into a pickup bed (tricky strong man style, you can lift a ton more weight from like 3" below the top of your dead lift to the top of your deadlift, than you can do a real deadlift, so I'd put it on edge, stick my hands into the cylinders and hook the bottom edge of the cylinders, the cylinders back up your wrists so it requires way less grip strength than you'd think) I'd lay a chunk of plywood against my shins, then just lean back and use my falling weight to get it up to my thighs, then waddle over to the pickup bed, and since I'm 6'5" I'd just go up on my toes and pelvic thrust it onto the tailgate. I probably won $2000 total, $20-$100 at a time, hah. Anyway, back to the anvil, it was the only weight I had for a long time, mine is 128lb, and that horn grip is great, you can put tape on the horn at different distance from the tip, and totally give yourself a lot of different difficulty levels. Engines are great for showing off too, most guys it's the one big heavy thing they've had to move, they know how many buddies it takes to get one in a bed of a truck, and with my "canopener" technique, hah, you guys could both do it with very little training I'm sure. There are all sorts of bits you can take out or leave on to incrementally increase weight too. I didn't even "lift weights" when id do that engine trick, I was just always the biggest dude at the different trades I worked at, so guess who got to lift all the heavy junk? Hah. I recently got our 450lb woodstove for free cause I bet the seller I could load it onto my wife's ford escape by myself. So being strong can have financial gains too, hah.

[@jordanbouma9620]

Been following him for years!! So glad he’s getting some recognition!

[@dojanglesclimb]

James is the man! So happy to see him on this channel.

[@coachjon03]

This was such an interesting episode for this old weight lifting geek ! All that equipment is a treasure.

[@patriotpioneer]

This was one of the best lifting videos i have seen, period..!

[@hooktraining3966]

When i saw the thumbnail i thought you got mike birch for a minute

[@robdoe8694]

I was just thinking that he should get into his lifting place before Brian Shaw does.

[@WiseOneSun]

So happy you interviewed James! Wow those 100 lb Hampton plates are absolutely amazing and gorgeous! What are those wheels with the looped wire attached to them? Thank you!

[@Ecnelis]

Your videos keep getting better and better juji!

[@elliotstorey9471]

Very to cool for James to offer Juji some exposure. Nice to watch a master hold class for a great student, thank you!

[@PawanSharmaBaru]

That guy is encyclopaedia of weights

[@masterofnone9513]

The anvil toss im digging it

[@jensejense]

Man thank you. Just thank you for this

[@pauloterminator]

This is a real gym

[@sylezmakefightz9727]

Wow I love it lifters love this especially us that respect and acknowledge and admire the origins of our sport/lifestyle

[@ytp9457]

This is strength training ASMR and I love it.

[@wademarchand4441]

Juji, I love this. Great video my friend!!

[@Hollegripchannel]

Great video! Thank you both. James, what a fantastic collection you have, and thank you for sharing the history.

[@stehenbranton5447]

This dude is so chill 👌

[@jayortiz5589]

Ahhh Man you should have invited Rick the STICK!!!

[@stevenhirsekorn3444]

Imagine Rick the stick with this place

[@MPLifts1111]

That would have been amazing. He would have been like a kid in a candy shop

[@mikep932]

Exactly

[@mikep932]

Exactly

[@herculesinwyoming]

Thank you juji! This video was amazing! So much history! ❤❤❤

[@TheHybridHunter307]

This is great! James is getting is due! He is truly a gentleman and a scholar.

[@Mtation]

That's just amazing content. Absolutely love this series!!

[@linternamagica100]

What a great video Ju, keep doing the good stuff

[@FistFullOfSteel-vx5fc]

This video is dope. Thanks for showing us!

[@johnnickless2529]

Loved this episode

[@mrmcfee154]

James knowledge is inspiring. Great video as usual. Love this series.

[@vcr53wus]

this was a really cool and Unique workout video to see and i loved every second

[@bobocan17]

I absolutely love this series juji

[@myanime101]

this guy is an absolute unit. jujis new hairline looking great

[@chadhydro4876]

Had so much fun watching this one

[@flaminghottendons758]

This is pure gold perfect way to showcase james collection and his incredible knowledge very very cool 😎

[@johnznaczko1892]

Absolutely awesome work!!!Love the old school stuff.Makes me want to reread my old MD and S&H magazines,I also have a pair of Dan Lurie 50 pound plates .

[@TierneyADK]

Spectacular content! More of this!

[@Xxxsniperxx1]

This was seriously a great episode!

[@8strang]

Some crazy shit! Love it 100% as well the history, thoughts and philosophy weaved into the podcast! Will def follow on IG!

[@FourCorners257]

Cool video! I am stealing that idea to put a hook through a softball so I can use it to hook onto one of my kettlebells! That sounds awesome for training grip strength.

[@Zooky424]

Been following him on KZbin for awhile. Really cool guy

[@TehMrMrPwnagecraft]

Hey Juji, James' insta is linked incorrectly, just making sure people can find this man's wisdom 💪🏻

[@rickymack7903]

This was a fantastic vid! Thanks

[@snoo333]

love the gym series. thanks

[@tonycrispin]

Such a cool history lesson!

[@joshschutz7731]

Best one yet!

[@broke602]

Such an interesting episode! Thank you!