I Challenged an Army Green Beret to a Fitness Competition

I invited Josh who is an active US Army Green Beret to my obstacle course! We have three events testing a variety of fitness aspects.
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[@keith3308]

Can we get a “neck and neck” counter 😂

[@marcelena]

Hahaha at like three just a few seconds into the race I was done!

[@AustenAlexander]

I know right 😂 we cut a bunch out. I’m giving her announcer lessons

[@marcelena]

@@AustenAlexander hahaha! That's awesome! At least she's out there and is a great support! Let's work on phrases similar to "neck and neck" she can use lol.

[@psychedelicnugbonbon]

7

[@AustenAlexander]

@@doveadventures 😂😂

[@waclac]

round 1, green berets loses trying to tighten the rope to swing and gets confused on turning around when hang crawling. round 2, green berets loses picking up barrel differently which takes more time. round 3 green berets loses just cause Austin is twice the mans size lol

[@packzilla]

facts. Dude is way smaller!

[@silkplayer9]

Also it’s his first time too and that is pretty amazing

[@generalcornelius1880]

He also tried to pull the sled without taking the slack out first. Both times. Twice his size lol he aint a world strongman

[@damage6836]

The size thing don't matter

[@Midnitedreary88]

The Green Beret lost bc he’s not an athlete. He lost too a Navy guy bro. That’s absurd. He should be embarrassed AF

[@Philo68]

The huge, fit dude who designed the course beat a smaller man who’d never seen it before. I am amazed.

[@PaliakBikerOfficial]

I mean that's true but at the same time there was supposed to be a different person matching his ability

[@Philo68]

@@PaliakBikerOfficial Point taken old boy and that’s have been fun to watch. I can only comment on what did happen though - not being snarky but it was ‘case closed’ from the off.

[@Balloonbot]

Other guy didnt turn up though

[@damage6836]

The smaller don't mean anything

[@Philo68]

@@Balloonbot read above - we are way ahead of you son.

[@bp51082]

Green Beret did really well considering his inexperience with the course and large size disadvantage on the strength-based events. I think with a little practice he would challenge him

[@Midnitedreary88]

Bro, He lost too a non SOF Navy guy. This is a prime outcome of the the GB having the weakest selection of any SOF. The consistently produce subpar operators. I mean this GB operator couldn’t out perform a navy guy!!! This wouldn’t happen with any other member of the SOF communtiy

[@freelancehalo]

@@Midnitedreary88 Jesus that's a dumb take, this is a an obstacle course, sof and conventional forces both do these kinds of things regularly this doesn't really take away from the green beret at all they're not super human, they all have different skills for different jobs

[@calinorcal]

Experience with course or not he should be trained on this type stuff alr

[@Ericliaoo]

Wow, Austin dragged the 160lbs like it was nothing

[@Strotnium]

He is a Fuxking freak

[@EikTuKaTu]

Given the size difference and one guy with no experience in the course, Joshes sprit is exemplary! Even 2 pts down, he was right on the heels and all 3 events where quite close. I wanna see more of this dude.

[@hoofgripweightlifting6872]

I love the members of the SF community. They are world class athletes and efficient killers, yet so humble.

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

I love the San Francisco community too! However, I'm not sure about them being humble killers...though they do wear some killer outfits during Pride.

[@Midnitedreary88]

This GB is nowhere near a world class athlete. The fact he lost this just goes to show that the GB aren’t as elite as they market bro. It was embarrassing to watch that GB lose those challenges

[@hoofgripweightlifting6872]

@@Midnitedreary88 LMAO. You have never served, have you?

[@Midnitedreary88]

@@hoofgripweightlifting6872 My dude that is a stupid question, it is an irrelevant question. No other member of any other SOF group would have lost that challenge. GB are known for being the least athletic of the SOF community. It’s also known for having the easiest selection of any other SOF group. This is also mad apparent by the fact this GB lost a simple challenge to a non SOF Navy dude. It’s disgusting and I’d be embarrassed as shit.

[@gzrillymandem63]

@@Midnitedreary88 you have no idea what you’re talking about. A current SF dude wouldn’t show his face . He’s obviously not a green beret anymore and No the Easiest is definitely Airforce TACP. Do ur research

[@nodnarb3417]

Dude it could've been fair if josh knew the obstacle course just as much as austin did

[@noahhawkins1534]

It's straight forward and he did know it

[@nodnarb3417]

@@noahhawkins1534 it really wasn't

[@noahhawkins1534]

@@nodnarb3417 it really was, the guy even explained it to him

[@nodnarb3417]

@@noahhawkins1534 50 simple likes appear to say otherwise

[@noahhawkins1534]

@@nodnarb3417 are you telling me you follow what has the most agreeance? Awww,can't think for one's self.

[@-N-A-]

New drinking game: take a shot every time she says “Neck”

[@user-cf9uw1gy6e]

2 minutes in and you'd be dead on the floor

[@cbr8098]

Austen is very familiar w/ the obstacles but both did so good

[@Handle9009]

Medical staff recommended to support hands on the head to open up the diaphragm, that actually does the opposite. What the guys are doing is called a tripod position, this does in fact reduce the work of breathing. Our coaches all lied to us lol.

[@HawaiiDEEPS]

I mean it makes sense too, why would we naturally go into that position otherwise 😭😭

[@nissi0507Z]

For people with COPD or even Asthma the tripod position is the preferred position, it just helps them breath easier which makes sense when trying to recover after such an extreme actitvity.

[@yuttorres2896]

Where is the tripod position I’m confused

[@philipsmart9474]

@@yuttorres2896 The head is supported by the trunk and two arms, therefore: tripod.

[@kagan.dunlap]

I deeply appreciate Sarah’s input in the beginning Austen😂

[@balamohammed5947]

the dude may be green beret but the other did build the course, hence had more training sessions on the course.

[@rojayreid908]

The Green beret can adapt and still beat Austin on his own course.

[@LingKahaa]

The green beret guy is a beast... If they try this challenge on a different field that not one of them are familiar with. With no doubt, green beret will destroy the other guy...

[@trilingualkid]

I dont know the time is not even close...if its within 10 sec maybe...but that is over 20 sec, there is clearly a physical differences...

[@Midnitedreary88]

No my guy the GB would destroy him at anything. GB are the weakest SOF operators with the lowest physical standards of any SOF.. It’s mad embarrassing he lost to a non SOF navy guy. Id never show my face again after this video if I was him.

[@Midnitedreary88]

@Grey Matter Well if the GB is use to that environment he should have won it no problem, hands down. But, he didn’t. Instead he lost to a navy guy bro!!!! Lol that’s pathetic But, not surprising GB are the least talented SOF group. Honestly they shouldn’t even been considered SOF

[@jacobdejesus796]

@@Midnitedreary88 you’re a nobody relax my guy.

[@Midnitedreary88]

@@jacobdejesus796 good one

[@tirelessathlete1194]

That green beret in his prime like when he was going through special forces training would have beat Austin

[@Ervin2v]

Stronium doing it with a Forward Observation baseball cap. That's very SF

[@Strotnium]

My hair was fucked

[@shibdib]

the real flex would have been doing it in the fog patagonia hat

[@tristanthomson6400]

Let’s go, Joshua! Rambo was an echo!

[@jorgechavarria6429]

Austen Alexander. You should try the 75th ranger regiment RPFT. 58 push ups (2 minutes) 69 sit ups (2 minutes) 5 mile run (under 40 minutes) And Chin ups (as many as you can do) (not pull ups)

[@rielyleonard9135]

Not sure if it’s different in batt but the RPFT for ranger school is the same thing but you have to do 49 push-ups and 56 sit-ups.

[@handslama709]

How much time in between each exercise

[@abreathoffreshsports]

@@handslama709 2 minutes and 10 for the run

[@HVYBOY]

For those of you who don’t know him josh probably did this after crushing a 12 pack on stream 😂

[@Strotnium]

👀👀👀

[@andiidavis]

Hahahaha when she said “that’s my man” and put her sunglasses on 😂😂😂😂 BOSSS

[@TheKingofEloHell]

One of your best videos to date Austen. Love it

[@dwkvideos]

The thumbnail looks like an IRl pokemon video from old school youtube ahahaha.

[@ik5852]

5:11 Yeah i think he knows that lol. Went through Rasp, Ranger school and all of SF training. I think he knows to open his diaphragm to breathe after running lol

[@paytonzerkle65]

Have seen it yet but I know it's gonna be awesome

[@kelly9819]

Austin should be so proud in beating someone on his very own course.

[@noahhawkins1534]

A green beret. It's funny how little most of you guys that are mad actually understand. It's It's straight forward course and Josh is a GREEN BERET.

[@michellerafferty9924]

That was Awesome!! Both did great!! And are such beasts!!!😀💝💝

[@gusnguyen123]

Both did wonderful and well Austen had a home court advantage lol jk jk well yeah he did. Overall great challenge, but Sarah though I can’t with you lol the sass and being all over Austen haha I love it!

[@francissnowteagroupon4129]

Coolest obstacle video I've seen in a while.thumbs up.

[@vidyapatil6888]

Great to see u Austin

[@Idkgoogleitbro]

Thank you for the content shipmate.Thank you for adding the 3rd event and not cheaping us out

[@jessegonzalez2455]

Bro Austin is insane bro so inspirational

[@kesajoanna599]

Interesting the last part is my favorite 👍👋👏👏

[@z13l11]

Josh still had slack and tried to sprint so it just snatched him back

[@mariaarredondo3511]

It’s be funny to see random joes do the obstacle course

[@jonathanfilms408]

Austin might win the challenges but lets be honest he would lose the gun fight to josh😂😂

[@KevinDiazx11]

💯

[@kidcurry2273]

Who said anything abt a gun fight 🤡

[@jonathanfilms408]

Imagine replying to a 3 month comment🤡

[@Our_Clouds]

Such a amazing video :) I wish i could do stuff like this 🥺❤️

[@ivanmadethis]

BEAST!!!

[@raystravel8325]

That looks hard as hell 🤣

[@u4ia_]

Austin and the 40 lb battles carry me who can’t even carry my 2 lb backpack 15 feet well I think imma stay out on this one

[@tuewindfeld454]

Great video! I've never seen a green beret coasting before....

[@OveToranger]

Wouldnt mind seeing Austen do the O-course....might be a different kind of challenge :) Well done to both - especially considering Josh didn't have the experience in the course that Austen has

[@roboslug7582]

I think he did that a while ago, and it turned out exactly like this one--Austen put up a really good effort but, ultimately, the instructors who have done the course many times absolutely schooled him. Being familiar with the gear and terrain makes a huge difference.

[@darrel9965]

Put him through green beret fitness courses see if Austin makes it to the end

[@charlesclark9932]

Saw this all the time on various deployments I was on back in the 90's Navy vs Marines out of all events we would compete against each other. Six or seven Marines would win the events then on final event one Navy guy would step up and knock everyone out and win the final event. It happen on almost ever single final event of competition. Navy would take home the trophy.

[@yosoyroman875]

Looks like a lot of fun. I would for sure volunteer as tribute on the battle bunker.

[@johnbain1738]

These army guys are fit asf

[@LordAsturgis]

You look like you’ve lost the weight you’d put on during the pandemic and you talked about a while ago, Austen. Looking sharp my dude 🤙

[@charles8801]

Austin was in Beast mode. 🏆👍🎯✝️

[@indirapoitier338]

Good job Josh!

[@solowingpixy8190]

Austens weeknesses: He was in the Navy.

[@ivanfrancois9197]

You can try a challenge against a french marine commando...that will be not the same confrontation 😁

[@emiliogarcia1169]

Awesome

[@Big_John_]

The guy did good considering that Austen made the course but also those are some impressive times. I was just thinking earlier what would Austen time be if he did it now I know

[@JohnSmith-zq4pb]

Neck and neck and neck and neck...

[@greggregory4654]

Austen has bulked up since I last saw him several months ago.

[@christiandinero8083]

Dang! Austen beat his record again on the O course! It’s cause he wasn’t wearing short shorts this time

[@jeanpierreruizdecastillaro268]

Josh letting us green berets down!! What the heck

[@Noble_TX]

Strot's so dreamy

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

A SWAT...weapons challenge would be perfect.Do it!

[@kenbradley3488]

Nice work gents! 💪 (still can’t beat me tho) 😜

[@Strotnium]

Wait until next time.

[@redcoat192]

The last event totally favoured the bigger more powerful guy!

[@Flutterbyoh7]

Welcome Austen! 🤣

[@spencerhall6744]

I really wanna see nick bare on the course

[@tokyosan7906]

If its a fitness competition I'll take Austen. If its anything else I'll take Josh.

[@James_Edward59]

Austen isn’t even in that good of shape though 😂

[@elleh6642]

​@@James_Edward59LMAO, unless you can do the course in sub 2 mins, I really wouldn't talk. I had a similar one during police basic; it wasn't easy at all...

[@scottjackson1420]

Make this an Olympic event.

[@xylos16]

cant win them all david. sick vid bro

[@isabellamccann7395]

Never mess w/ Green Berets man.....

[@ashboren6845]

the mustache and hair is giving very much nigel thornberry in the best way

[@rylierule8184]

Yeah… if this was a long distance fitness test to see who could stay in the longest for sure the beret would win 🤷🏻‍♀️👀

[@BrysonandJulianne]

Let me get out there will need some coast guard to show y’all how it’s done

[@HVYBOY]

BIG DADDY STROTNIUM ⚡️

[@hnlong8531]

I hope everyone has a nice Navy day 🇺🇸

[@sudo888]

Josh is amazing

[@melissaflores938]

Both did great and love Sarah’s encouragement 😂❤️

[@lbco5229]

I don’t know if Josh is still active duty, but we were often too beat up to do this sort of thing for time. We just had to keep going.

[@James_Edward59]

How could you operate if you were too beat up then? Even between deployments?

[@Outdoormax13]

Hoooah Go Army!

[@jakeguitar7]

I NEED TO TRY THIS

[@cowlico]

He designed and now thinking, "What the heck did I do?!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ferawatijuni3244]

Good job my beloved one. SIR.

[@gavinb7106]

More than strength and cardio that goes into a green beret but he gave it hell lol

[@ItsYanabel]

This video was pretty great and all but at 7:28 Sarah seriously has the prettiest smile 🥺

[@frostbitepokin9520]

Wowowowowow

[@surf3305]

Josh: I could beat him 20 mins later *damn that was hard*

[@thelegendarycamel]

That forward observations cap tho 😏

[@victorbadco]

Shoulda done a long ruck and land nav with a ruck on just to spice it up lol

[@davidbell4216]

The guy that designed the course definitely had the upper hand.

[@chiccobelfort4472]

THE ROPE SMOKED THAT GREEN BERET EASY!! TITEL OF THIS VIDEO SHOULD BE GREEN BERETS VS ROPES LOOSING BAD!

[@darkincognito3826]

I was recommended this channel and I clicked because of the Mustache.

[@cmesarosisbamf]

representing the Andys Fund hat from FOG big flex

[@Appalachia7778]

The thing about these competitions is that a Marine vs a swat team member prepares his body according to what it’s going to be used for. Whomever is going to win is really based on the competition outline.

[@Celestial_jade43]

hes a monster 😅💪

[@cyohe8643]

Austen went beast mode!

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

Yeah 💪🏻

[@ferawatijuni3244]

Good Activity

[@alanamarie7114]

Sarah: “I just said that” Me: Girl I I know how you feel 😤😭

[@uriamudeltoro5075]

1:30 in...."HE'S THE GREEN BERET.......?!?!?!" ".....HE'S A GREEN BERET.....!!!!!"

[@rodvikvr]

Holy ShT that was awesome! Invite one of those KZbin gun gurus.

[@francissnowteagroupon4129]

I accidentally deleted the thumbs up emoji,so thumbs up and great video.

[@BeccaChapline-jc6xv]

Austin Alexander; I want to try all the obstacle courses.

[@billyray6913]

I'll give it to Austen, he always runs in combat boots. 😂

[@SkepticalJoe]

The flaw of this competition is that one guy clearly has had practice time on the course while its the the first time for the other. If this was a fair competition both would have just as much time to practice on the course.

[@elleh6642]

Very true! GB dude did amazingly well considering it was his first time

[@michaelperez5822]

Because John Rambo was one in Vietnam War by the way that Movie Franchise is so awesome and EPIC

[@paulbernal07]

Not fair at all, the guy made that thing and the physicall advantage is clear!

[@burbsl1672]

Austen has power