"I Deadlift in Memory of My Dead Younger Brother" Ft. George Leeman

George Leeman talks with Mark Bell about the thoughts in his head as he pushes for more and more reps and weight every time we see him, and the person who motivates him to work so hard.
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[@Remco9500]

He is like 22 now and already lost 3 siblings and his father... and I'm here complaining about school. Fuck.

[@PlutoTheGod]

His dads still alive

[@gulrajbains966]

+PlutoTheGod no he's dead look at leemans most popular video on his channel

[@PlutoTheGod]

No listen to the podcast. His dad survived but lost his toes.

[@aphysique]

Real tlk...lost family members, n training def a great outlet n way to channel aggressive behavior

[@OmarIsuf]

Real talk right here.

[@salmankarim340]

hi

[@JohnDoe-mw8jw]

how does it feel to get rekt, you immoral wimp?

[@dntwantgglplus]

+John Doe i was wondering when the internet would show up

[@ry4nx]

+John Doe how does it feel to make no sense

[@Pontus95]

+ry4nx about 4,6

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad you were able to get George on to share his story and show how much of a boss he is.

[@CPAStrengthPassion]

George is for sure on of my favs. The Realness, power, & Intensity

[@LAHowell]

George is the man. My favorite powerlifter to date.

[@Applejuicebongrip]

I started lifting when my father passed away last year, I don't listen to screamo, I listen to blind melon. I can totally relate and that is how I lifted it hits home. The controlled anger, sadness, pain. Is all expressed through lifting a weight as some fucked up meditation. I have never told anybody what has fuelled me. You can tell when you look at someone, the people that train like that they have that inner motivation, every rep is so difficult you want to quit but that fire is burning inside you and forces you to keep going. It's almost unexplainable, picking heavy stuff off the ground as therapy.

[@HaarisMajidTraining1]

Can't imagine losing a sibling let alone 3

[@MrLukedanger]

His dad also died about 2/3 years ago when he was like 21 he ended up pulling like 906 for 1 at 21/22 uears old

[@HaarisMajidTraining1]

yea i remember that, didnt know about his siblings though

[@RustyIsScared]

Lol... hes dad died now for 1 week ago. He only did that for hes dad for some years back because he was very sick.

[@thatfatasiankid5701]

rubenaunet Gangrene I believe it was

[@MarkMacqueen]

"those who dont know there walking through darkness will never see the light" amen!

[@rock962000]

The power of your mind is incredible.

[@mitchellhayman381]

Mark was proud of George

[@louisecarlto]

Mark, I absolutely love how you try to show us more than just the pure lifting side of the guests you have in your videos. It's shows us the lifters personality, gives an insight into their mind and their experiences. Stuff like this, just hearing guys like George and Ed Coan voice their thoughts on the mental side of lifting, is more inspirational than any simple lifting video.

[@scatch25]

So stoked you got George out for this. Great content, great story, great lifter.

[@hyperformancefitness8448]

He seems like the most genuine and strong hearted person and I havent even met him. This is hard work, this is what its like to push yourself to limit. Awesome video thanks George and Mark.

[@BeardsNBarbells]

Mark, you're like a jacked version of the Moon on the show Bear in The Big Blue House haha

[@JH-fk7ol]

OHH SHITT, I SEE IT

[@edusilveira777]

+Joshua Edwards lmao looks exactly the same !

[@BeardsNBarbells]

hahahaha

[@nocturaweb9298]

omg this comment xD

[@frankwilson299]

This dude is leaving humanity behind

[@kylethompson6310]

almost more insterperational than the man the myth the manlet. JASON GENOVA

[@hbk4eva1]

Not in the morning bro pls

[@bodybuildurr]

Not in the am bro

[@carranzapz]

+Kyle Thompson it's piss

[@Jimmy-up2xk]

huehuehuehue

[@Jimmy-up2xk]

"That's a business trip not a vacation huehuehue"

[@milkysocks5613]

The powercast is going to be so great, thanks Jim and Mark for this.. Leeman is a real inspiration to me and I can't wait to hear him speak more openly and see how much he has changed since his chat with Elliot.

[@suprasod777]

I would love to see George do more stuff with Mark. He is an awesome character and really inspiring.

[@TheHumanCarJack]

So much respect for this man right here. He's not afraid to share his deepest thoughts despite them being very personal. I too lift with a similar mindset at times and it does help me accomplish my lifts. Lifting is much more than meets the eye and George Leeman is its embodiment. Long live Leeman!

[@demplaystv4267]

Shout out from Tunisia. Keep doing what you're doing man. You're awesome.

[@kx250ltr450]

George has an astounding amount of heart. You see it in his face before each heavy set. He literally looks offended by the barbell and treats it like his worst enemy. Truly inspiring to know the dark tales behind his insane lifts. Definitely a favorite for anyone who has been through horrendous events and uses that to push forward.

[@PistolPeteLee]

This dude is so real, cool to see him and Mark in videos together.

[@cooldude1227]

So much yes. George Leeman is the best and so much respect to him.

[@jjcarley]

I am pumped for this powercast

[@shawz10]

George rules. Very glad you finally brought him in to the gym!

[@joshuablankenship1792]

Wow! What a powerful video from an emotional and bar standpoint.

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

I lift because I made a lot of mistakes in the past 42 years. Bad mistakes with my health and relationships, all my fault. Powerlifting got me back on a regular schedule, made me choose between partying, fuckin my life away gettin nowhere. It helped me overcome the nutritional lies that I chose to believe growing up subjected to the gluttony that is American eating...and only getting worse for kids today entering the same cycle that I was influenced by, and understand my metabolism better than ever before. It brought me closer to my family and made me aware of the hurt I caused my family and friends as I rehabbed myself through lifting and choosing to deal with things soberly through the iron. Lift on, lifters, handle those issues through the iron challenge, and don't shy away from the self awareness powerlifting can bring. God Bless you all...I get to deadlift tomorrow. Goodnight.

[@varner01]

huge inspiration to us all!

[@whiskeyblood7258]

Any plans of having Jeremy Hamilton down to super training for lifting and podcasting?

[@BullStengthTheories]

Pleeasse have George on the powercast, i would love for you guys to discus and more people to hear and understand his vastly contrasting to most powerlifters training methodologies that really fucking work and kick ass.

[@TheJimMcD3SB]

+Bull Strength It's tomorrow.

[@BullStengthTheories]

+Jim McDonald Thank's Jim, i'll have my pants down waiting :)

[@TheJimMcD3SB]

+Bull Strength Overshare violation.

[@mixer14316]

Good job George. Much respect.

[@Scott-ko6vi]

Good stuff brother, thanks.

[@sayed986]

i dont follow george because his stronger otherwise i would be watching benni and eddie hall all day im following him because of his mentality,the knowledge he shares with others and what he has inside his mind and it keep me going too thanks for what you're doing..

[@skullsRS]

Stories like this motivates me so much, im gonna kill it in the gym today!

[@KM-wt3ph]

That's some deep shit. Respect.

[@IvdAEROvm]

best thing you've done.

[@Chris-dw3xl]

Awesome thank you

[@BenAdams4331]

touching story George.

[@felipemendoza7533]

i'm not even a powerlifter and i love it !!!!!

[@jeddharrispersonaltraining9787]

Don't really get how people dislike this

[@Gvegas223]

Inspiring, no doubt.

[@GregVining]

how do you thumbs down this video? makes me wanna go lift right now!

[@donovandongo5420]

if that didnt bring a tear to your eyes.... then you mustnot be human...

[@cm6875]

you da man George !!!

[@Myrtle1983]

I was waiting for him to breakout into his wrestling audition speech. ripmaddog

[@mjhammer22894]

unbelievable guy

[@grizzlymanverneteil4443]

Hope George comes back to the game.

[@PwntsRocksU]

George is built like a fucking horse. an American version of Benni. One of my favorite people to watch and learn from in life, not just lifting.

[@MrMuffCabage]

George you WILL pull 1000 one day... I know it.

[@ivang8805]

@@BPerriello94 if he dedicates himself now he can still do it, he's like 27 now, strength atheletes peak at like 30-35

[@finallyfamousjames]

THIS IS MY NIGGA RIGHT HERE, NIGGA IS A STRAIGHT UP BEAST WITH THE BISON BEARD

[@BKDDY]

And now George is just casually lifting and eating and thats about it.

[@TheXrythmicXtongue]

what a sad story.. it seems the people that have to deal with the most psychological pain that are the strongest

[@adaptone9777]

So, that 907 lbs pretty much became a block pull cause of the crazy amount of bend on the bar right? Also, Im pretty sure I saw this on an elliot hulse video a while back.

[@MegamanXLT]

Silence the voices in your head through the process of overcoming the iron laid out before you. Do it for the one's you love, the one's you've lost, the one's you'd do ANYTHING for, and the one's you'd give anything to bring back. Pour that passion into THIS lift, and I promise that you will have command of that weight set before you, and ANYTHING that's placed in your way throughout your life. "The power of the mind trumps the physical" - Mike Rashid

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Sorry to hear

[@Paul_Strength]

Mark, when do you guys plan to upload the PowerCast with George?

[@MulliganBrothers]

+Paul Strength I'm sure it's Wednesday

[@19HM98]

+Paul Strength It's usually on wednesdays so I imagine it will be tomorrow :)

[@TheJimMcD3SB]

+Paul Strength Tomorrow.

[@Paul_Strength]

+Jim McDonald Thank you!

[@MrKoolaidjam]

+Jim McDonald Jim will you adopt me?

[@hojunyang]

What's the song when George was lifting? Thanks

[@ducarian]

Mark should start a separate channel called Therapy WOD. It would have guided meditations that you play while you lift. Or he could ask Freudian questions while a patient hits a PR. But joking aside, I lost my parents recently and I know that lifting helps me.

[@progamer6655]

Song at the beginning when he lifts ?

[@vlemon23]

power*

[@alexmora2342]

Damn poor George... I'm really worried about his breathing.

[@goobermcdabs8869]

pull 765 for reps and belt out a tune hitting notes

[@alexmora2342]

Yeah he did but he was breathing hard through out the whole video.. And oh yeah I had brainfart that day 😂 lol

[@alexmora2342]

I had a fight with my sister about low fat milk and she kept telling me it's bad cuz this blah blah so I was curious . Ha

[@mliniman]

+Alexliftz Style idiot

[@alexmora2342]

says the one that doesn't even post any vids up

[@joshypoo9d259]

Damn I felt out of breath watching that. Trying to hold a conversation while dying from cardiac arrest is almost as hard as the lift that caused it. lol

[@medicalstuff9769]

If you've ever picked up big weight for reps you'd get it big weight like that for reps will tax the life out of you

[@BenAdams4331]

I run for the same reason as my brother,to give my dad a other reason to live.

[@JohnSmith-dy3ck]

God, thirty something years later and he still hasn’t been able to let it go... poor guy.

[@getstrongby4038]

Let it go? Have you ever lost a brother?

[@ernsthaft9397]

i deadlift for my father the wolve! and for my brother the golden eagle!

[@johncarlo1273]

leeman is BeAst

[@jakobflores2556]

shins are always bleeding

[@GreatWhiteNiko]

This is serious and dangerous stuff he's talking about. For some years I lifted obsessing about all the things I couldn't make right in my life. At some point my workouts were 3 hours long, 6 days a week. I'd open the gym door and my hearing changed - as if I put my head under water - all sounds were muffled. Nothing phased me while in the gym, it was like dreaming with open eyes while doing flies with 90 lbs. and such. There was no pain and to me I was alone in that gym. Such a mindset is not good - working out your issues through lifting is very dangerous. It perpetuates the issues, at least in my case. One needs to know how to channel such a mindset. Hope that George here really knows.

[@Terrythetroll.]

GreatWhiteNiko ok all I heard is flys with 90s

[@BhangraMan95]

is this why hes called himself 'babyslayer'? thats dark af

[@Myrtle1983]

that dude kinda reminds me of maddog..

[@Squids_Vlogs]

i think it's a little unhealthy to be getting that emotional while lifting... but it damn sure will spark that fight or flight response and get the weight up....

[@06livefast]

When people take physical exercise a little too extreme #DeadliftTheDeadBodies #ForJesusandUncleSam

[@DanielHernandez-pw1xk]

Every individual can and will call upon things that have happened in their past as a source of motivation to become greater at their craft/ life's work. It doesn't matter in what field either, whether it be philanthropy, sports, medicine, social work, education, or even deadlifting enormous amounts of weight. Everyone's path deserves to be respected. Therefore, who are you to judge Leeman's mentality? He's one of the strongest men in the world, he's clearly proficient at his craft. There's no need for sarcastic, insensitive comments such as yours.

[@kevinsotelo8074]

wow, guess you never really know whats going through a persons mind

[@LuisGonzalez-km1im]

too bad george isnt the same anymore

[@orosebud]

+lol wut fuck ... really?

[@doggie10987654321]

George is so outa breath the whole videio. tren?

[@bigbobabc123]

He's 300+ and deadlifted 765 for 10

[@Hamisrodriguez]

He such a show off oh I would have liked 15!!

[@richardevans8908]

Is that jealousy I smell? *sniff* *sniff*

[@Dwarfsneedfood]

No hes genuinely disappointed that he didnt get 15 he didnt say it to show off. Thats the mindset of a champion always wanting more from themselves

[@BullStengthTheories]

+Ham is Rodriguez He's not a "show off" learn more about him the whole basis of his training achievements is hyperbolic self belief and willingness to go above and beyond the work required to get there.

[@Hamisrodriguez]

+Bull Strength nah I feel like he's going off to smelly it was the same when he met elliot hulse he wanted to prove himself to them maybe he looks up to them so much KZbin wise

[@BullStengthTheories]

+Ham is Rodriguez You can think what you wish, i cannot change that. As George is my coach, i know from personal experience.