Olympic Runner vs US Navy Veteran: FITNESS HORSE!

Austen Alexander is a US Navy Veteran with over 780,000 subscribers on KZbin. But can he beat me in the gym? Find out in this video as we trade blows in an epic game of fitness H.O.R.S.E.
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[@nicksymmonds]

Next week I'm dropping a video titled Win $10 for Every BAR MUSCLE UP You Can Do! I've met some freaky athletes before in these challenges, but this video will truly blow your mind. Take your best guess, how many unbroken bar muscle-ups do you think someone was able to do?

[@runardoskeland1445]

16

[@Bhartiya_Bugha]

Yo

[@JM-hv9xq]

The way you mastered the double unders. Terrible at the beginning but put in the work and look now. Respect 🙏🏾 💢💯

[@trizz9496]

21

[@user-uc2wm6pd2v]

19! Excited to watch it!

[@AustenAlexander]

I was so mad about that hill sprint 😂 thanks for the respectable plug during the dead hang! Had lots of fun with this and thanks for having me 🙏

[@TheHayeShawn]

I absolutely love watching Nick's channel and see yours occasionally, so seeing you two collab is amazing and an instant click

[@SooperToober]

Hahaha you won the hill sprint bro - he pulled out a technicality- bloody civies!

[@thebestbuscuit]

🐴

[@Poundcakebowler]

Because of Nick, I discovered your videos. Love this video!!!! You knew you weren’t taking the W on nick’s channel lol

[@TheHayeShawn]

@@Poundcakebowler Normally Nick loses the games of Horse, so I actually thought the opposite.

[@jasonfritz838]

I really like how you have no ego and are willing to take on these challenges. So much fun to watch.

[@nicksymmonds]

I'm just trying to have a good time! FUN WITH FITNESS!!! :D

[@yodamaster757]

@@nicksymmonds - definitely looks you’re both having fun! It’s so entertaining

[@craigwheeler4760]

And, as a powerlifting certified judge, I cringe when they walk out frontward and not backwards...Don't use belts, and seem to forget that safety clips exist. I squat 700 lbs Raw if you're thinking I have no qualification for safety talks.... I Red light every athlete who comes to squat on my platform without a belt. It's in the rules! Powerlifting meet or not, it's a safety measure.

[@hunterorion9446]

bro shut up,,,,,,did you see his muscle up?....such a bad form

[@bencrawford4945]

@@craigwheeler4760 who asked clown

[@Gracemurphy18]

One thing I love about fitness is that even when you’re competing against each other it’s still fun and motivating to cheer each other on like you guys did during double unders

[@cosorioandino]

As a swimmer... Im actually impressed with your swimming skills... and also that good time for a non swimmer.. good job

[@andystakauskas453]

I would have dropped a 21😐

[@ccbgaming6994]

@@andystakauskas453 good for you

[@memeposts.10]

How long is the pool tho

[@kaelebcunnien6077]

@@memeposts.10 was 25 yards

[@ccbgaming6994]

For a former Olympic runner, you have exceptional swim technique! For the sprint (and any other freestyle swims), try to envision yourself inside a tube going straight down the pool, and follow that path with your shoulder rotation and your hips. Your catch looks great, just remember any swivel your arms make is wasting potential in the catch and tighten your core on the flip turn with a streamline that shows almost no space between your shoulders and head. And use those legs to your advantage: “Legs feeds the wolf!”

[@daedae999]

That's some good advice

[@memeposts.10]

How long is that pool tho

[@ccbgaming6994]

@@memeposts.10 Seems like it was 25 yards

[@JM-hv9xq]

The way he mastered the double unders. Terrible at the beginning but put in the work and look now. Respect 🙏🏾 💢💯

[@roscosanchez4649]

Those double unders are no where near mastered. Not even close. Haha. Not saying he's terrible but yeah. Jump rope is not his thing yet. Hahaha

[@syahlevianggaputra4967]

I love this, you really have great sportmanship and you really respected his capabilities on certain things. Keep up the great content Nick ❤

[@brendenstagg4862]

Great video, I was searching for these types of challenges last night glad to see you upload one today !

[@cristinagray9399]

You brought in a swimming challenge!! Loved the camaraderie between you guys!

[@g-hartgaming7914]

Nick is so inspiring the dude seriously puts his best effort into everything he does grinds it out and stays consistent

[@johnjones9901]

That dude, the “not Nick” made little side comments (excuses) on every loss, you know he was not happy about losing lmao 🤣

[@arlotomoto7961]

yeah u could tell he had a pretty big ego lol

[@travisneon6971]

I like how encouraging he is, honest with himself, not afraid to take an "l" but mostly it's all just for fitness for him legit

[@roybenoit5686]

I never used to grasp the movement of squats until I heard Martin's licis tell action Bronson to engage his hips and then demonstrated it. Exactly how Austen went into it. Well done guys. Great vid.

[@ShortLivedFreedom]

Super inspiring and fun! I know it may be a long shot, but it'd be cool to see you do something with Magnus Midtbo. I think both of you would like a good fitness challenge!

[@MNZGamin]

Magnus collab would be great

[@daedae999]

Very inspiring

[@JJ-iu5hl]

Yeah, get ready to get rocked in the dead hang

[@hydr0ph0bia]

Yes, would be awesome

[@tessacrawford8298]

Awesome video nick! I loved it and I can't wait for the muscle up one!

[@randomwithtitan973]

Let’s go thanks for uploading for frequently Nick another banger with another one of my favs 💪🏻

[@user-uc2wm6pd2v]

Yes, I love the horse videos! The one with the instagram model was amazing too! Excited to see what this one brings!

[@nicksymmonds]

HORSE is fun because you never know what the other person will pick!

[@user-uc2wm6pd2v]

@@nicksymmonds Yes! I would love to see a running horse! Pick distances!

[@americanninjawarriorkid2643]

I’m sad you’re not competing on ninja warrior 😭😭😭. Will you make some ninja warrior KZbin videos? That would be really cool! Love the content!

[@nicksymmonds]

Planning to!

[@daveconvoy5793]

Your channel is just great Nick. Love your stuff

[@cole3053]

Good job Nick! It looked for sure like Austin was going to win until the pool. Great video!

[@daedae999]

Truth he was looking great

[@adohmnail6445]

That was great! Good competitive fun. Both your channels are awesome.

[@swagnificent121]

Always a joy watching!

[@KAyLA_K]

Great competition and y’all where great sports!! Love seeing y’all compete against each other!!

[@AyoItsMayo]

Please keep doing these !!

[@astron0mical]

I am and always will be subscribed. You deserve lots more subscribers.

[@leannecolaizzi4979]

Unrelated to this video, kind of, but what I love about you and your channel is that you say your pr when you don't make it on the video. Idk if that makes sense, but by doing that, you show that personal best comes and goes. It's a damn journey to get to your best, and you don't ignore that. Thank you for showing us that passion can get you past your personal best by continuing to try. You are unique in such a special way

[@navajowoah4184]

Love the videos Nick! I would love to see a high jump challenge though. I personally love the high jump and would love to see you give it a shot.

[@runardoskeland1445]

So exited, ya know since I'm about to watch it

[@adambn1519]

I would kill to have a guy like Austen in my life, that guy is amazing

[@Poundcakebowler]

OMG! I’ve been waiting for this!

[@thefilmbrothers1406]

I like that everyone’s competitive but still chill

[@arcelloayala2971]

Keep up the amazing vids!!!🔥

[@PTL0W51T]

You make awesome content bro, love your work. Have you ever thought of testing your limits by doing a series; completing special forces selections eg. Navy seals, sas, foreign legion etc. That'd be awesome to see I reckon you'd do really well.

[@zackarychapman907]

My parents own a crossfit gym and I've been doing crossfit for about 3 years. I have found that the best jump rope for double unders is by far rpm ropes. They cost a pretty penny but they are very worth it and very light. I highly suggest them.

[@dakotab1989]

Link with Chris Heria! That would be an awesome collaboration!!

[@alexhaywood7219]

Yessss well done nick!

[@KINGABDUL99]

Amazing u guys Smashed it!

[@0h2ezy]

Nick dolphin kicking those dubs

[@wildestdreams6887]

New fav KZbinr!

[@onehunnidmillion]

your a big inspiration for me keep up the work :)

[@chrisegan6671]

From the hang it looks like you have the exact same torso length. The 5” height difference is all in legs

[@Goofy-Goober-Gang]

thanks love horse videos hope you do more

[@chigookafor710]

Nick is back at it again!

[@FrugalFam1]

*oh HOOYAH!!* 💪

[@joyashleygarrett5866]

Loved this video!

[@gabrielmccallen9402]

LFG, great collab between “Fun with Fitness” KZbinrs

[@reenabrock6038]

I love both these guys and follow both

[@aloksingh-yp3gc]

Lots of planning behind which challenge to choose to make the two look equal in physical efficiency😄😄

[@geordieian3266]

Need more fitness horse videos they are fun to watch

[@mitchb4084]

Nice , no bias editing, respect

[@rub504]

Hey Nick you're looking stronger and stronger 💪

[@daedae999]

This is some hard work!

[@kurtiscobain3224]

I hope I can become as successful as you are. I’m working on finishing my Eagle Scout rank right now, project is Saturday (wish me luck). I’ve also embarked on a fitness journey and plan to run for my schools track team next year! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Awooga765]

Nick, you're getting strong! Austin is a beast!

[@QuencerReyesVlogs]

i hope you have an online challege that we can participate in. Good video as always!

[@onelovetrading343]

Wow, love that!

[@Maxwelliouss]

Can you do a video where you get another Olympic athlete from a way different sport and see how well you can do in each others sports?

[@nicksymmonds]

Yes! Which sport would you most like to see? Swimming I could do. Gymnastics would be brutal!

[@Maxwelliouss]

@@nicksymmonds Your pick! Any would be awesome, maybe make it a series!

[@Maxwelliouss]

@@nicksymmonds Swimming would be awesome too!

[@txhigolfer]

Biathlon or decathlon 😎

[@Gardener7]

@@nicksymmonds Cycling. Or challenge Lionel Sanders in running or cycling.

[@waynecanning7471]

Surprised how close the running was.

[@agrilledcheese813]

Great sportsmanship

[@NineDiamont]

I was expecting Nick to beat him at the sprint, but that guy is just as fast as him while weighing quite a bit more. But he beat Nick at the shuttle run, that was a suprise. That guy has explosive strength and we saw that when he pushed the tank, that's why he won at the shuttle run.

[@Sabaoth_]

God bless you guys

[@Cloudyyyy88]

Those muscle ups pained me

[@maxraj1300]

Nick..enjoyed yur videos.😀😀😀.from Malaysia..warm regards ..😃

[@davidgiezyng4195]

Depends on the person. There are some fast military athletes. Great video as always.

[@PorkShark]

I _laughed_ when you said you were "giving" him the advantage for the swim race.

[@itsmewyatt3641]

Did anyone else realized the basketball gym they used is also used in jesser videos

[@jtorres3779]

This was an awesome video ☺️

[@MoleMan27]

I do a lot of competitive swimming and that flip turn was pretty good for someone who doesn’t swim very much

[@araliyaamazing8362]

I also agree, I am also a swimmer. Next time the underwater phases can be 2 big fly kicks. Not flutter kicks!!:))

[@astron0mical]

I have always wanted to meet someone like you. I look up to you as a person and an athlete. I am doing track right now and I am in middle school. I would love to be someone like you. You are just an amazing person in general and I love all the opportunities that you give other people . By far my favorite you tuber. Thanks for being the best person ever. I hope to meet you someday.

[@tamp4x]

I saw you do the navy test on Austen's channel.... would like to see you do a triathlon!

[@alexhaywood7219]

Come on Nick!!

[@rufiooo7]

Well if this isn’t the huge crossover I’ve been waiting for…

[@kariyahoward6204]

Yeah the beast keep making them videos I love your videos help keep making more and I wish I can be in one of them but I live in Minnesota

[@thethreems]

Awesome

[@LuisJimenez-wb5qn]

Editor is god for that Lean reference haha

[@bsportsanalysis4353]

Not going to lie when I saw Nick mess up the bench and the that held the bar I was waiting for him to start curling it

[@TheHunkerBeans6841]

For the front crawl swim,(freestyle) I do 3 arms then breath to get used to how long I hold my breath for each time.

[@Chub2Fit]

Lmfao, that double under challenge has me cracking up! 3:05

[@luckylocxy19]

On the dead hang it was so funny to see the difference in sizes 🤣

[@RC-wz9vw]

Nick, the shorts arms pulls are good for a quick ramp up on the tower, but then you gotta incorporate your legs more brotha!

[@jacobmischkot1569]

Hey Nick! Can you please do a deadlift video in Wentzville, Missouri? I’ve always wanted to compete in one of your challenges but the locations have always been too far away. It would mean the world if you could do that!😁

[@user-em4wh5ji3w]

Bro pulling out that flip turn…dude was a legitimate competitive swimmer at some point 😂

[@polo-wv2gs]

Nice to see decent fun training no ego, gear or influencer stuff.

[@FutureEagle6178]

You should try this with different events in track

[@hiit8720]

Nick got a calf pump while doing double under jumprope !

[@ackiiackii5835]

Why does nick look like Michael C. Hall aka the guy from dexter i love the spirit you got going nick keep it up brother much love from Germany

[@jraykotheanomaly2365]

Great vid

[@hubertdatanagan9005]

He called you baby

[@utpalborgohain2781]

11 Months ago Austen Alexander had more subscribers and now it's the other way round.

[@jenis9566]

I love this

[@russy59ry]

Nice on adding the swimming

[@mikelim7514]

I disagree on the momentum thing, i do muscle ups with zero momentum, the key is to practice the negative transition slow and work on high pull ups

[@jacobbrake5804]

It would be amazing if I got the chance to do one of these challenges with you. No offense but I do think I have what it take to beat you in one. I love your content, it gives me motivation to be active

[@xXsilencXx60]

This gym is crazy i’d love to have one near from where I live 😢

[@johnonyango3166]

Ooo. An unexpected collaboration :)

[@punkrockchef169]

the 3rd challenge is so funny haha

[@kingo717]

He said hes better looking proudly but the whole time I thought they looked like twins

[@igloozoo3771]

Nick is barely using his legs in rowing. The jump roping is actually very very impressive.

[@ryanjagpal123]

I can’t do one muscle up xD