How Strong is Eddie Hall Vs Big Z the Greatest Strongman of All Time?

[@akhilatsify]

Eddie pushes himself like it's the last day of his life. For Z, every event is like a mundane gym workout.

[@matissefernandez6166]

Whats more impresive?

[@baki_sigma]

@@matissefernandez6166 Big Z carrier and consistancy of course

[@santiagosteven6105]

Well in terms of strength Eddie could probably beat big Z. He's the type that feeds of on motivation and can do things that push yourself to the max.

[@baki_sigma]

@@santiagosteven6105 you are so delusional that i will not bother myself trying to convince you ...

[@santiagosteven6105]

@@baki_sigma It's funny how you commented and then KZbin deleted it 😂🤣

[@SamJohnsonAZ]

Big Z is known for doing only reps needed to. It’s always crazy to wonder what they had left in the tank

[@abdulwahabvanreenen723]

Agreed, Eddie did the same in the 2017 viking press. I would've liked to see the full reps both were capable of.

[@sagebias2251]

I actually don't see evidence for this. I often see him showing off and doing more reps than is necessary. Like how in the wms 2015 he went for the log world record after he already won. He tired himself out and possibly lost the competition as a result.

[@abrahamsanchez7455]

False

[@filiplofgren8023]

@@sagebias2251 i would argue that z could have done 18-20reps on the squat tho.

[@GuilhermeCabelo]

I think in the deadlift Zydrunas used his last drop of fuel in his tank.

[@sagebias2251]

I have changed my mind. Zydrunas is the strongest human who has ever lived.

[@StrengthUniverse]

BigZ's the GOAT

[@scottwarren4998]

pudzianowski 5 wsm. big z 4 wsm.

[@sage4065]

@@scottwarren4998 that doesn’t matter

[@scottwarren4998]

@@sage4065 in wsm 2010, big z won because he got better medals in every event than shaw. But shaw had better placing than zdydrunas in 4 out of 6 events.. For example, shaw placed 4th in 2 events where big z placed 6th. It is very debatable if shaw shudda got the winner-trophy in 2010 instead of big z.

[@davidkosiba624]

That is prime Hafthor imo , he easily deadlifted 501kg , without proper training he benched 100kg (I think?)dumbells for 7-8 reps which is more than what Eddie did , Thor also has a 250kg pause bench and he literally never bench flat , especially not for a powerlifting meet so with proper training he could get close to a 300kg bench , he easily squatted 460kg while being 6'9 and he looked like he could have done 475-480 with good depth , his best overhead press was about 208kg I think , back in 2017 maybe? He got way stronger after that year , he also won literally everytime the truck pull event , stones , He was also pretty close to match the 1 arm shoulder press record at the Arnold and he did these around 30 years of age , To me it is clear that Hafthor is the strongest human ever as of right now

[@Nicknacktheking]

Can we all just agree we get to see these men perfome at all was a treat

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hey Nick, absolutely!

[@Ogilla]

I think alot of people forget one thing when comparing Big Z's numbers with those of Eddie Hall : Big Z aimed for the titles, not the records. Sure he has alot of records, but those were a bonus for him, his true focus was on winning WSM and the Arnold. Just imagine what his numbers would be if he focused on specific events!

[@StrengthUniverse]

I completely agree

[@scottwarren4998]

@@StrengthUniverse wtf is this video? did zydrunas log press 228 kg? wasn't that a compitition he did it in, hmm?

[@StrengthUniverse]

@@scottwarren4998 Please listen to what’s said in the video. I compare like for like lifts. The 228 was done on a compact metal log which is considered easier then a wooden log thus I compared both athletes best lift with the same type of log

[@MOOSE-qw4mx]

Although Eddie is probably one of the best deadlifters to ever walk the planet, he is in no comparison as great as big Z. You can fill a room with Z's trophies. Eddie peaked in one year, winning WSM and hitting 500kg deadlift but that doesn't compare to the years Z has dominated the sport. Even though Pudzian has 5 titles, the closest comparison to the who the GOAT is would be between Z and Shaw and even then...Z is the GOAT

[@sage4065]

Completely agree but i believe pudzian can be compared to z as the goat

[@MOOSE-qw4mx]

@@sage4065 Oh I agree. I loved Pudzian, he was next level especially considering how light he was in comparison. My main idea between Z and Shaw would be static lifts. Pudzian would wipe the floor with both of them on mobility events but the static lifts they would be on the top. Still, 3 of the greatest to ever do it in my opinion.

[@ula17404]

​@@sage4065it's hard to consider pudzian the goat for two reasons. One is his big and clear weakness in static events. And two is split of competition in years that he won.

[@kiingmello]

I dont think anyone can doubt that big Z is the goat. But Eddie i think has pushed himself harder than most to get what he has accomplished.

[@MellonVegan]

Definitely went for the get as good as possible as soon as possible and take any risk necessary kind of career. Maybe could have been better for longer had he taken it slow but this was how he wanted to do it

[@miskee11]

he pushed himself hard, yes, but he's also a drama queen. when eddie goes hard, he'll "collapse" and talk about it for years, but when someone like zydrunas pushes himself to the edge he'll just say "is hard, i very happy" and will never talk about it again.

[@gr3dxdsuh865]

@@miskee11 true, Marius and Z are real greats, they never mention their titles like Hall etc. I wouldnt even put Hall in top 5 of all time. His peak was way too short

[@kiingmello]

@Freyja Channel not as many as Big Z though. Im a big fan of Eddie but you can't denie that Big Z is the most accomplished strongman

[@kiingmello]

@Freyja Channel Big Z still has the record for log lift at 230 kilo. Eddie has the axle press record at 216 kilo.

[@miskee11]

Zydrunas might hold the title of GOAT forever. For someone to surpass him, they don't just have to be the best -- they have to be the best for 15+ YEARS. We may never see champions with such longevity anymore, as the sport has become more and more competitive and the requirements for greatness have become greater and greater still. We need significant medical breakthroughs or actual mutants with superhero genetics to pull that off. Fun fact: Big Z never even went after records. He just trained to win competitions, and managed to set some of the strongest strongman records in the progress. Among these records were some of the most prestigious events among the sport, like the Austrian Oak for reps, log lift, axle press for maximum weight, hummer tire deadlift for maximum weight, farmer's walk, Atlas stones, block press, squats and more. When Eddie Hall broke Z's axle press record, he trained specifically to break it by a single kilogram, but Z set his 215kg record in a Giants Live competition with tons of other events in the mix. To have someone set records that strong while just training to do well in competitions in general is practically unheard of. In most cases, when records are broken, the athletes put a massive emphasis on training that one specific lift to push it further, but Z never had to do that...

[@peterlundstrom6740]

Well written.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Well said, There are loads of great athletes but I don't see anyone who can equal, let alone beat his record.

[@horationelson8173]

Big Z is uncommonly strong amongst the uncommonly strong. He is simply at a higher echelon of strength.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

Hall was a better deadlifter Z Had the best shoulders and won everything against everyone and in several ocations.

[@TheVanillatech]

Hall one WSM one time by half a point AFTER a last minute event switch which massively favoured him against his opponents. Hall won a handful of England Strongest Man titles too. Big Z dominated the WSM for a time, as well as the Arnolds, broke numerous world records across different events (some still stand years later) and smashed the strongman circuit throughout a 30 year career. Why are we comparing these two again? Z belongs in the same echelon as Jon Pall, Kaz, Magnus Ver, Pudzianowski and Shaw. Eddie didn't even get close to matching ... I dunno ... Magnus Samuelsson or Ahola or even Gary Taylor! Hall's a good bullshitter though. Pretty good crier too. Gotta give him that!

[@antoniocenteno1483]

@@TheVanillatech Cause we are talking about the strength levels and not the titles maybe? We all know Z is a better strongman, no shit, water is wet too XD

[@pbkimblee1858]

@Freyja Channel lmao in terms of strongest in their peak, it's Hafthor and in terms of longevity and greatness, it's Big Z. Eddie can't even win 1 ASC which is considered the better representation of strength than WSM. Eddie was able to win 2017 WSM with a sudden event change during competition and oddly that year WSM final have 3 static event which never happened in WSM final. Also, in the same year Eddie barely won WSM by 1 point with the help of the sudden event change, Thor beat him in ESM. Eddie only has Axle press WR which he broke it by 1 kg. And only 1 international title in his name. He is far from being the strongest man

[@pbkimblee1858]

@Freyja Channel Records don't require it to be on competition to be broken. It's some BS that Eddie spit out to discredit Thor's lift. Even Steinborn Squat world record was broken out of competition and no one bats an eyes. Eddie was salty af that his record was about to be broken so he spit out these BS. Also, Thor has 3ASC which is considered better representation of raw strength than Wsm. Eddie's highest placing is 6th. Thor has around 4 ESM and even beat Eddie at ESM months before Eddie won WSM, which he barely achieved with the help of the officials. Thor stood at the podium of WSM for 8 consecutive years while Eddie only 2 times. Definitely not stronger than Thor. Also, Big Z has the log press world record of 228 kg, Eddie's best lift is 213kg . Eddie beat Big Z's axle press by 1 kg too. Obvious that Big Z has way stronger shoulder than Eddie.

[@pbkimblee1858]

@Freyja Channel Go watch Eddie's 230kg log press attempt. He was using leg drive on both attempt yet he failed both. And for the axle press, he arch his upper to recruit some pec muscles which he excelled at. It's impossible to push press when you arch your back that much. You either use your leg drive or pec muscles but you can't do both. And as for world record, it simply means breaking the current world record while being officially recorded. It doesn't require a competition, it never has. The current equipped deadlift world record then was 500kg done by Eddie Hall at Giant's Live so Thor broke Eddie Hall world record at World Ultimate Strongman Feats of Strength. Hell, he even follow strict 15minutes interval rest while Eddie was given the privilege to rest almost half an hour.

[@maxwell1341]

Just the fact that Big Z is still competing and winning (in master division now) is a clear sign that there's no comparison.

[@davidfoster2629]

To me, its 8 Arnold Classic victories vs zero. I'll listen to arguments saying Hall is top 10 all time, but comparing him to Z is stupid, its not even close.

[@benenlynch9733]

Finally a true observation and not a blind opinion of two lifts, an axle which he beat by 1 kg and a deadlift which is his single greatest feat but it does not equate to over 250 trophies.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks benen 👍

[@justinhoag9668]

To be perfectly honest, I hate that Hall retired. I think he could compete better now at a leaner weight, being much more agile. Big Z's longevity in the sport is monumental. They are both great.

[@dennisruud825]

why would he destroy himself? he has nothing more to prove

[@anthonylaudano9435]

EDDIE HALL RETIRED FOR A BIG REASON LOL HE SAID IT HIMSELF IF HE KEPT DOING WHAT HE WAS DOING LOL IT WOULD KILL HIM LOL YOU CAN ONLY DO STEROIDS FOR SO MANY TIMES OR IT WILL KILL YOU AND EDDIE RETIRING WAS A VERY SMART MOVE BECAUSE HE KNEW IF HE KEPT IT UP IT WOULD KILL HIM.

[@djordjedangubic7270]

To put it very simply : Big Z is both stronger and greater strongman than Eddie Hall.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi, Yes absolutely.

[@Daddy-dh4lf]

Laughs in pathetic deadlift. The king of all lifts.

[@djordjedangubic7270]

@@Daddy-dh4lf Big Z is former world record holder in deficit deadlift , hummer tire deadiift and deadlift for reps. No idea what you are talking about.

[@rivertwygzbed543]

@@Daddy-dh4lf This isn't powerlifting

[@mutlucankartal9524]

​@@Daddy-dh4lf absolutely not the king of the lifts.. axle clean press for example, tests more strength than deadlift does in every way ..

[@farmari87]

The real result is that Z dominated WSM for years. Eddie won once, dont need to say anything else.

[@Stale_Mahoney]

looking at them Z is like mozart, and eddie is like Bieber. Z has been around for 25 years in the strongman scene and is still relevant and i would not be surprised if he came to rob shaw of a 5th goal in wsm in 2022, he is simply a force of nature. Eddie trained hard and threw all the petrol on the fire to burn strong but burnt out fast and retired after he had accomplished 1 win and a lift he was happy with. nothing against the man but a strongman who has a dedication and fire to compete for more than 2 decades is simply someone far superior in my eyes.

[@pluto9309]

Thoughts on Brian Shaw ?

[@immasurvivor]

I bet if you asked all the top strongmen ''off the record'' who the GOAT is, they would all say Big Z , even Brian would admit it.

[@TheJoker-yz8dv]

Imagine if Zydrunas cared about records as much as Eddie. Eddie never won the Arnold Classic which is known to be the real test of brute strength. The fact that he never won that and also never made the podium really doesn't help his claim of being the "strongest man ever".

[@jackrogers5512]

The Joker he was injured one year and only competed at the Arnold’s twice. That wasn’t his goal at all.

[@TheJoker-yz8dv]

@@jackrogers5512 Got 6th place in 2015 (just before his prime) and the reason he got injured in 2016 is because the log was too heavy for him. Martins was injured at the 2020 Arnold and still got 3rd place, Mateusz was injured at the 2018 Arnold but still got 3rd place. Plenty of people who were injured still podiumed. If it wasn't his goal to win then why did he compete? Winning the Arnold Classic is on par with winning WSM

[@lordmegatron6145]

@@TheJoker-yz8dv oh man don't argue with eddie fans you cannot win an argument with these fanboys

[@AA-tq7dm]

@@jackrogers5512 He could've been at his best ever and he still wouldn't have won. Statically I wouldn't argue that at one stage he was unbeatable in certain events, but he wouldn't win the ASC because he wasn't a good enough strongman. Never won yokes, db, farmers ect at an international level all of which were heavy asf at the Arnold's.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

B b b but He deadlift 500KG (Bitter Hall fanboy cry)

[@Pugilistspecialist]

It also has to be noted that WSM 2017 was the only time ever where you were allowed to put the viking press down completely to rest.

[@MollymaukT]

WSM 2017 was an absolute joke, it's almost on-par with when Jon-Pall won against OD Wilson on that track race

[@BenjieMoggs]

@@MollymaukT the opposite ? It was a static year not a cardio year

[@MollymaukT]

@@BenjieMoggs I meant on the way it clearly was tailored for one competitor to win (and they almost didn’t)

[@BenjieMoggs]

@@MollymaukT wasn’t really tailored for Eddie, wasn’t there 3 moving events and stones which favoured the taller guys like Thor and Brian

[@adnanrawashdeh3965]

@@MollymaukT i respect Eddie's win and credit him for his efforts even though I still think you're 100% right

[@gabrielpichorim8191]

My view about the Axel. In 2010, Z axel was 215 kg better than his 210 kg log. He beat his own record on the log every year after that till the 228 kg while he didn't have one chance to try axel in comp in the mean time. But if we go to the ASC, big Z had 208 kg axel for 4 reps on the Apollon Wheels. Bullshit 1rm calculators say he would get 227kg to 233kg on his max, but let's say 220 kg at least. His performance on the Apollon Wheels and Austrian Oak still puts him as the strongest shoulders ever, he was miles ahead of everyone else on those events.

[@MellonVegan]

Good point!

[@gr3dxdsuh865]

I would say that Mateusz will have some chances to be close in shoulder strenght.

[@gabbeskillz6262]

True, true, but bare in mind when Eddie set the axle press record, he used zero leg drive and looked like he had much more in the tank. Very close in strength.

[@AD-on4qr]

@@gabbeskillz6262 Yes but Eddie was quite an explosive lifter. I think there was definitely more in the tank but unfortunately we can't know how much.

[@StrengthUniverse]

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[@VISHALMISHRA-rz5nv]

Always enjoyed your video

[@StrengthUniverse]

@@VISHALMISHRA-rz5nv Thanks Vishal, I really appreciate your support

[@skatinghammer15]

Hey just a quick pointer big Z strict pressed a 208 kilogram axle for 2 reps at the 2010 ASC.

[@StrengthUniverse]

@@skatinghammer15 Hey Nehemiah, thank you

[@skatinghammer15]

@@StrengthUniverse no problem

[@adnanrawashdeh3965]

Thank you for all your efforts this was an excellent choice comparison but personally i think Zydrunas in his prime is a lot stronger than Eddie Hall although Eddie is unbelievably strong but keep in mind that Zydrunas didn't had the same approach as Eddie the man is all about longevity and sustainability While Eddie's method is going all out to the absolute limit of his body for a very limited time so if Zydrunas was to put the same mindset as Eddie he would be a lot lot stronger

[@StrengthUniverse]

HI Adnan, I agree 100%. BigZ is absolutely the superior strongman.

[@AA-tq7dm]

Not to mention most of Big Z's WR were mid competition. He hit log lifts 3/4 events in that haven't been matched by anybody yet in any circumstances. If he'd focused on trying to surpass his log record instead of winning titles, no doubt in my mind guys would be chasing a 240kg log now, maybe more.

[@MollymaukT]

Eddie had a nigh-suicidal selflessness to push his limits. I have several issues with him, but is undeniable the guy had a crazy drive.

[@adnanrawashdeh3965]

@@AA-tq7dm exactly Zydrunas even stated that in a chat he was having with Tom and Novikov that he never trains for world records specially that world record were only for the athletes themselves if they need to and no prize money whatsoever was related to it he specifically said that if someone would've put a good amount of money on Log record i would train only for max log for 6 months and he's definitely a man of his words i think even 250 is possible specifically if you look at him during the 228 KG log it didnt seem that he's at his absolute limit. The guy is a living legend what csn i say.

[@AA-tq7dm]

@@adnanrawashdeh3965 Mate there's no doubt it's a fact. All these great log lifters including Eddie barely surpassed 200kg log MID contest. Anyone who says Z isn't the best log lifter needs their head testing. Its ridiculous, he proved himself multiple times. When the f**k did Eddie press 205kg for four in competition? And that wasnt Zydrunas max, he ran out of time.

[@douglasnisbet1189]

For deadlift then Eddie undoubtedly was stronger. Basically for everything else then Z was stronger. Also Eddie was basically a one hit wonder and by his own admission he couldn't continue in the sport. Z on the other hand has basically never stopped.

[@TheWolvesCurse]

all memes aside, Z is actually built different. a titan among titans. dominating this physically taxing sport for one and a half decades is almost like the deeds of demigods in greek mythology.

[@satyakibhattacharya4802]

Big Z. The best Eddie is stronger than the best Big Z in terms of most static strength things. Well, Eddie was pretty good at stones, too. But the best Big Z excelled at so many things. Plus, it's the length of the career we should consider. Big Z didn't compete at WSM at his peak for 5 years, and still managed to bag 4 WSMs. The man literally won every possible recognised strongman competition in the planet. And he is still winning. The list of his awards in his Wikipedia page is a mile long. How can a man keep dominating for so long? Also, look at Martins. Kieliszkowski. They go for rest to recover. Big Z used to compete all along the year. His frequency was just incomparable. What Pele/Maradona/Messi/Ronaldo(both) is to Football, what Muhammad Ali is to Boxing, what John Brzenk is to armwrestling... Big Z is that to strongman. Undoubtedly the GOAT.

[@MollymaukT]

He was 34 years old (so two years older than Thor and 1 year older than Eddie are today) when he won his first WSM, and he managed to repeat the feat 3 more times. He is the GOAT

[@LyricTenor85]

Excellent analysis! The Brzenk analogy is spot-on.

[@satyakibhattacharya4802]

@@LyricTenor85 thanks man. Currently with all the hype around Levan, I felt that we should keep ourselves reminded of the man who has been dominant for so long. Being a genius or a superpower is cool. But maintaining that level is what makes someone a real legend.

[@LyricTenor85]

@@satyakibhattacharya4802 Well said my friend.

[@satyakibhattacharya4802]

@@LyricTenor85 that being said, the prime Levan is probably considerably stronger than a prime Brzenk. But let's see how long he can maintain that dominance. At this moment there's no one who could possibly beat Levan.

[@MellonVegan]

Have you done a Hafthor vs Eddie one, yet? People always give Eddie the nod there but Haffi moved better and eventually did get the deadlift, so it'd be interesting to see a whole boatload of events compared.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Tobias, I've done Thor V Eddie in Static strength comparison but I need to make a separate video to compare them at Strongman.

[@sethticer5108]

Eddie had some great static strength but in all their years of competing together he only ever beat Hafthor in one competition which says it all

[@StrengthUniverse]

@@sethticer5108 Hi Seth, there is no doubt that Hafthor was the better Strongman

[@gr3dxdsuh865]

2020 thor is stronger in both static and strongman than Hall.

[@prithwirajbhardwaj9295]

@@StrengthUniverse Eddie .

[@רועיטרייבטש]

I don’t know which variation is easier, but notice that in the Viking press (5:49) their hand placement is different. Also big z did all his reps in a row, while Eddie put the weight down for a few moments in order to rest. I don’t know if the reason for that is different rules (although I would assume that it’s the case), but if you look at how many reps each one of them did without putting the weight down then big z did 13 while Eddie did only 11 B.t.w not complaining, it’s probably the closest compression, but I’m just pointing it out

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi, it's cool, I asked for your opinions and appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Thank you.

[@MellonVegan]

I'm not sure when they changed it but putting the weight down used to not be allowed.

[@SamJohnsonAZ]

Big Z also did those reps easily he 100% had more in the tank. Look how calm he is after the lift while Eddie is gased af

[@madmike987655]

Big Z being dominant for so many years was most impressive for me. Also the fact that most of these records that Eddie Hall got were just beating Big Z's from 10 years previous. Not to knock Eddie at all, but it shows how Big Z was ahead of the competition in his time. I read an interesting article where it compiled the total points over every international competition of the past 40 years (as of 2017) whereby Big Z had a share of 41% of all points (4612 of 11450) which is absolutely ridiculous when you think about it.

[@andrejordan1926]

The 2 most statically strong strongmen ever .....big z takes it because he's good at everything and fitter cardio wise

[@horationelson8173]

I swear Zydrunas just made the heaviest weights look like nothing. Even his WRs look relatively effortless.

[@albailey1026]

Excellent comparator No disgrace to come second to Big Zee

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks Al, really appreciated 👍

[@kappaferret6052]

This is a pretty fair comparison. Well done!

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks Kappa, appreciate your positive feedback

[@peterlundstrom6740]

Love Eddie but big Z is a legend.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Yes mate, Big Z is the GOAT

[@maazahmed9439]

Hey strength universe! What's the music name on 7:00 min? Reply plz thanks.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Away - Patrick Patrikios

[@Bexar2204]

Love these comparison vids.!

[@lf67hh28]

It isn't a competition, Big Z coasts it.

[@dawidpotrykus882]

krzysztof radzikowski vs eddie halll would be great they are both staticly strong

[@Ogilla]

Krzysztof Radzikowski is so underrated. He was phenomenal! Too bad injuries made his career shorter, just like Vytautas Lalas.

[@stefanpanayotov3857]

hands down to both !!! BUT Z WAS ON ANOTHER LV

[@markmedeiros6584]

Big Z is the GOAT . Period! All respect to all other great power men.

[@VISHALMISHRA-rz5nv]

Thnx for giving shout out to me Thnk u so much 💓

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Vishal, No worries, thanks for the suggestion. I hope I pronounced your name correctly

[@VISHALMISHRA-rz5nv]

@@StrengthUniverse yup

[@StrengthUniverse]

@@VISHALMISHRA-rz5nv Great👍

[@MollymaukT]

When I saw the title I was scared you were going to say they were in the same league. That's what having to deal with comment sections filled with Eddie-stans do to you I guess

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Rafael, LOl, no, Eddie isn't in the same league. Go be honest it's not a good title. I need to think of something better.

[@MellonVegan]

Imo, in absolute strength at their peak, they probably were. But then Z could also move and grip things much better.

[@tonyfrost82]

Big z is the goat. I'm English and love Eddie Hall but big z is on another level. On your comparison you didn't include big z s ifsa world titles. In modern strongman no one will get close to big z s achievements the margins are so more slender so the top 5 can all beat each other on their day. In big z s time only the top 3 could beat each other. But that aside their is only one goat big z.

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

In the viking press they do not have the same grip. Eddie's hands are parallel to his shoulders and Big Z is rotated 90 degrees. Is Eddie's grip easier?

[@maazahmed9439]

What's the music name in the beginning?plz some one reply plz guys

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Maaz, it's Stranger Danger by Francis Preve, his KZbin channel here: kzbin.info/door/HF8dGfnDzTO-8K5mYMohXA

[@MellonVegan]

Personally, I'm someone who doesn't like to consider titles as much bc those always depend on the level of competition of any era and people today are arguably stronger than ever before, on average. That being said, I assumed Z to be slightly better at everything but the deadlift and Eddie winning on that, easily and this confirms my thoughts. I also think Z had more in the tank on the axle than Eddie. But one could argue that Z used his legs and Eddie didn't at all, so Eddie's arms and shoulders might have been statically a bit stronger. Funny too that for once, Z uses MORE legs than someone else in a comparison. I dunno about you guys but I was always one of the guys thinking "what could he do if he actually had proper leg drive" ^^

[@shepchester3567]

I'm of the same view re competitions. Of all the multi winners, I would say only Z, Shaw and Kaz could also be considered amongst the strongest ever. The others were brilliant strength athletes, but not max weight specialist's.

[@maazahmed9439]

What's the music in beginning? Reply plz guys.

[@MCFCTheMadHatter]

I wonder how a Hall vs Marius P would play out? Anyone know the music used in this video? Driving me mad trying to figure out which ones they are, especially the 2nd one. Lol

[@sagebias2251]

Now let's see the two strongest men ever. 2020 thor vs Z

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Sage, thanks for the suggestion. 👍

[@veggispeggis]

I think 2018 Thor was better as he completely dominated everything he competed in that year. Winning ASC, ESM, WUS, WSM all 4 major strongman contests. He also won icelands but that one is like ehh ok whatever.

[@allylilith5605]

@@veggispeggis in 2018 he had the more succesful competitions but I do believe that he was in better form in 2019/20 but didnt manage to show it that well due to injury and covid. an uninjured 2020 thor would beat an uninjured 2018 thor in basically any competition by a smallish margin. 2018 was just the year where it finally came all together for him

[@Nirsterkur]

Those 2 are the Strongest 2 ever. And Hafthor is the Strongest. Zydrunus is second, Brian is third and all other comes after those 3.

[@cassianoomegaelias9022]

Ótimo vídeo parabéns

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks, much appreciated

[@gabrielpichorim8191]

Brasil dominando kkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@inuyasha]

Big Z still doing competitions, he hasn't peeked, he's immortal.

[@shevensingh]

The only static events hall beats z in is the deadlift but that being said big z never trained specifically for an event and he was never pushed like hall was, all big z records were made in competitions so in my opinion a prime big z is way stronger than hall if he was pushed

[@mickshaw555]

Hall fizzled out quick, didn't he?

[@halukonal1400]

There are physically stronger people but mentally Eddie is the strongest without a doubt. The guy always pushes himself to his absolute best. ( and also his reps are the cleanest)

[@EddieIrvine106]

Big Z is genuinly the strongest person to have lived in his lifetime

[@michaelbessler6435]

Eddie had more left in the viking press also. But like u said to hard to compare these 2

[@vincentdiloreto3832]

do brad martyn and eddie hall

[@marioduron4376]

Great work on the video. Looked like the axle lift was at different height's. One other thing, Savickas would not let Eddie win, were they in the same competition. Personally, as far as character is concerned, there is no real comparison. Savickas is a very desirable friend. Eddie might be fun to meet, but is far too self centered. The whole boxing match with Eddie and Thor, is all about envy of Thor. Thor is a superstar athlete. This reaction occurs.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Mario, thanks for your kind words. I completely agree, especially about their personalities.

[@marioduron4376]

@@StrengthUniverse Hey Strength Universe, for sure you love the sport of Strongman. And you sound authentic in you're word's. I truly do love the sport as well. Strongman was very popular when I started watching in 1990. I remember a tragedy of an athlete, during a farmer's walk. That contest was never aired again. People were very sad, and the show didn't air the next year. I think the original style had a stronger following. Original format, with testing for certain compound's. What do you think, was the early following stronger, and was the earlier format better for the overall picture?

[@maticsimonic9673]

Except it was thor that challenged eddie to a boxing match being all salty, also video that debunked his wsm 2017 acusations of eddie didnt help

[@StrengthUniverse]

@@maticsimonic9673 You seem to be overlooking the video Eddie released claiming Thor wouldn't shake his hand was debunked.

[@maticsimonic9673]

@@StrengthUniverse Seen it now, guess they are both liars

Big Z is like Michael Jordan on Basket, just look at his titles! 9:28

[@StrengthUniverse]

Yes I agree, BigZ was awesome in his era I don't see anyone else (at the moment) who's dominant enough to win 8 x Arnold's

[@simonsmith7251]

Good video but there is and never has been any doubt, until somebody new comes on the scene Big Z is the best ever, Eddie is not even in the same league....

[@ovidijustautavicius4047]

Žydrūnas = GOAT forever

[@toddapplegate3988]

The good news is that at least there is a comparison. It would be bad for the sport if it wasn't close.

[@SamJohnsonAZ]

Do more big Z comparisons

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Sam, thanks for the encouragement, I'll see what I can do.

[@SamJohnsonAZ]

@@StrengthUniverse could you do a big Z compared to Thor

[@philprice7971]

Shaw is strong. No doubt. But he's not in Big Z's league. Eddie may be stronger in 1 or 2 events, but it's a competition of many events. Plus, Big Z is a gentleman, who never moans. Eddie is a drama queen who falls all over the place and acts like he's seconds from death. No class...

[@shepchester3567]

I think that's all fair comment. But didn't Eddie's approach at least add a bit of variety to the strongman landscape?

[@philprice7971]

Maybe. But when he goes on film, telling the world that he's the strongest man who ever lived, that's just laughable. Win it a few more times and log press 230kg, then we'll talk...

[@lonestar2495]

Viking press id go Z but to also take into account is that before 2017 everytime they had viking press once you dropped it that was it no rest

[@sagebias2251]

7:57 someone is lying about their height. They are not both 6'3. I suspect Z is actually 6'5 and is trying to fool the competition.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Sage, Could be, don't think Eddie's really 6'"3 more like 6'1"

[@sagebias2251]

@@StrengthUniverse I hope to meet him someday and find out. I'm 6'4 so I should be able to tell.

[@allylilith5605]

@@sagebias2251 it seems that all strongman heights make sense if you compare thrm to eachother except eddie, who also got introduced as 187cm (like 6ft1 1/2?) or so in his earlier comps. so go figure what's up :D

[@wombatonsteroids]

Pretty sure Eddie's peak weight was at least 420lb, probably closer to 440lb at certain times. Edit: That's also not a "deficit deadlift" when they're standing on a pad but the bells are also 3x normal plate sizes lol. The pad just evens it out to a standard deadlift height.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi, His peak was 196kg, 432lbs. I forget to update the details doh. It is a deficit deadlift.

[@gabrielpichorim8191]

It is a deficit because even with the pad they are pulling from about 7,5 in. Collin himself said that before

[@StrengthUniverse]

@@gabrielpichorim8191 Thanks Gabriel👍

[@jameskey9601]

@@gabrielpichorim8191 Do you recall where Colin said this? I'd like to get confirmation on this.

[@Silky_boi]

Both men are up there in the .5% of top strength athletes. However what sets Zydrunas apart from anyone is how long he remained at the top. You can be the strongest for a few years but to be consistently the strongest for decades is what in my opinion makes him the strongest man to ever live.

[@siloraksaksnimak]

i really like Eddie more than Z, but seriously Z is just rising the numbers to keep ahead to his rivals... He knows how mutch they can do, they gonna do or looks forward to keep the numbers to keep nr1... Would love to see max attack from Big Z :)

[@natepolidoro4565]

Master of Log vs Master of Deadlift.

[@novagaming6934]

im officially happy to be a lithuanian❤❤

[@wiphalander1757]

Amazing view i very like this vedio

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thank you

[@basicmeme1040]

4:50 that zydrunas face

[@thesarcasticsettler252]

As an uniformed pleb my gut always feels like prime Z has more to give if asked. No matter what has been pulled Z will walk out and beat it even if it means pulling a world record. i like Eddie a lot but Z will always be my GOAT as a gut reaction to the question.

[@Juanmi1302]

Eddie Hall is the strongest man in history but Big Z is the best strogman in the history , it's easy 🤗

[@kyvtofficial4952]

Big Z all day

[@alexsveles343]

Tough to say but BiG Z is one of a kind,U can see based on his preformences

[@fxrst4709]

can you do brian shaw and eddie hall

[@danthunder5373]

Nothing against Eddie. One of the greatest strong man but big Z was an absolute phenomenon and proved it time and again. He was smart as well as strong. Great guy and champ.

[@tomels8]

BigZ is the strongest ever 💪

[@johncoleman5388]

Big Z is much more consistent, and I think NATURALLY STRONG. What I mean by that is he achieves other worldly lifts consistently, and his injuries are never so serious he cannot continue to compete. I suffered an injury back in 2019 and I am unwilling to barbell squat or deadlift due to the pain I am in when lifting mildly. Big Z has genetics that are equivalent to Shaw's and Bjornsson's.

[@kylewarner2828]

Some people saying "no comparison, Eddie/big Z wins" their definitely is a comparison, they're both goats and you wouldn't be wrong by thinking anyone is the better strongman. I wouldn't say the viking press was a draw however as Eddie was also doing the bare minimum, sure he didn't have as much in the tank as Z but he had atleast 1 more. I think as far as "strongman" events go, I'll give it to big Z but pure static strength would just narrowly go to Eddie.

[@Jontedanjo]

Song 5:13?😊

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi, it's: Away by Patrick Patrikios

[@bigegg7170]

Eddie won once and it almost killed him, Big Z is different class.

[@tatts_with_traps]

Tittles are better than records big z by far records get broken tittles put you down in history forever

[@seanmcnicholl3276]

Eddie was a better static lifter, deadlift, overhead press, squats, holds. Eddie almost got a 230kg log but had hurt his ankle prior to the event

[@haugealx]

big z is the strongest man to ever walk this earth no doubt, but eddie is still better in deadlift and arguably log lift

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi, yes Eddie is certainly better at the deadlift. Pressing strength is close but if you consider that bigZ only does what he needs to to win I think he's technically better.

[@allylilith5605]

there is no argument to be made for eddie to be a better log lifter. Big Z never specifically trained for the log record and is holding it since nearly 2 decades. eddie did specifically train for the record and didnt manage to break it by 2kg anyways. On the other hand I am fairly sure that he could also have gone for a 500kg deadlift if he focussed on nothing else, but he rather trained other events to compete for another wsm and arnolds title and kept his deadlift just good enough to get good points on the event with it

[@Nirsterkur]

Hafthor Bjornsson is the Strongest Man who ever lived.

[@PoweredbyJESUS7]

He is definitely a better strong man then Eddie but I don’t know if he’s stronger than Eddie in static events of pure strength and power. I think if they did a powerlifting event I think Eddie will come out on top. But big Z just has such overall dominance quality about him he reminds me a lot of Tom Brady

[@Anthony-forever-mma]

Depends Deadlift: eddie Holding 30 kg: eddie Over head press: eddie Log lift: big

[@marioaf85]

If you wanna say there is some sort of comparison because you like Eddy just say so but these 2 are in different planets..Big Z is unheard off and for sure Eddy is not the best comparison to make.

[@StrengthUniverse]

I can only assume you didn't watch the comparison because I mention the reason for it in the first 20 seconds e.g the video was requested by my subscriber Vishal Mishra. If you watch the whole video and listen to what is being said I conclude that BigZ is the better Strongman and the GOAT

[@marioaf85]

@@StrengthUniverse what I am saying is that the only guy you could try and compare Big Z with is Shaw. I am not a fan of Eddy Hall because he pussied out of WSM comps right after winning. Shaw and Z lived for it.

[@pedrovanius2025]

BIGZILLA 🦖 !! 😎🤙🏻

[@FatUnfitGuy]

Hall's strength is over rated. He's as memorable as guys like Z and Shaw because of his personality and social media presence, but as a Strongman athlete, c'mon he's only won WSM once and his deadlift WR hardly lasted for 2 minutes!

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi James, thanks for your comment. Watch the whole video before jumping to conclusions

[@bagaskarahadjarputra6070]

4 times WSM winner, 8 TIMES Arnold's Strongman Classics, 3 times Europe's Strongest Man and soooo many big international titles he won, Big Z without a doubt is THE CEO OF STRENGTH, that titles proved no matter how heavy the weight he competed, he will dominantly won. Eddie's peak was at 2016 and 2017, with only winning one major title (2017 WSM), no offense to Eddie BUT it is noooo way to compare the Beast with The CEO of Strength with Big Z's Genetic Nature of Strengths, Big Z even made through the 228 kg Log Press back in 2015 Forca Bruta. Eddie stopped competing since 2018, while Big Z is still beastly competing until now regardless to how he is not at his prime, just to let us know how he loves this sport so freakin much. Always never doubt the G O A T of The Sport Mr Savickas

[@George_Bland]

Very similar athletes all being said, I would say Eddie is just little bit more static and Big Z is more athletic.

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Hmm Eddie and big z only had truck pull once at wsm in the 2015 finals?? Had it in the 2014 finals as well but don't think eddies footage was shown?

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Brandon, I think you misheard. At no point did I say that. I said that we cannot compare truck pulls from different years due to variation in what's being pulled and the road surface and I said that 2015 was probably the best year to compare them in this event as BigZ was on the decline and Eddie hadn't peaked.

[@ellistomago3369]

You need to add one more stat: number of times each man beat Hafthor.

[@Nirsterkur]

Hafthor is the Strongest Man who ever lived.

[@Hangar_Rebelde]

Prime Big Z is the strongest man that has ever lived

[@StrengthUniverse]

👍

[@HERVOZgaming]

BIG Z❤ He did more weight out cam than in competition

[@MrSimonson]

Both had so much more to give in the axel

[@richardhanes7769]

Imagine Big Z with the hercules gene.

[@Vipinnnn17]

About the Axle, Z has had many other more impressive performance be it 190*5 in 60 seconds or 208*2 in 20

[@johnaylward2806]

Big z for me all the way . But Eddie is a fantastic strong man 👍