Powerlifter George Leeman ( The Truth about Us Speech)

World Record Holder George Leeman Speech "The Truth About Us"

[@perplexable]

i come back to this video at least once a month

[@lewismellor3470]

Most weeks for me

[@berkayinan8818]

Every fucking day

[@johanchan6381]

Same

[@dayan7929]

Same dude..

[@keepitonehunnidsoutheast8410]

Well brother are you peeling potatoes or deadlifting 900 fucking pounds

[@edwinprado5620]

Everything he says is right.....a very close friend of mine died 5 years ago, and in an attempt to drown the pain I lift, you replace emotional pain with physical pain, and for brief moments throughout the day you forget about everything

[@omarazami7377]

Damn man, ain't that the truth.

[@JebigaNeznas]

exactly bro

[@crazythought824]

This just reached me on a level nothing else ever has... It is a good feeling to know I'm not alone and there is a brother/sister hood out there going through the same shit i am...

[@craigwheeler4760]

1:35 -- Bill Kazmaier lifted in a RAGE!!! He started out powerlifting living in a gym , homeless with almost no money. If it wasn't for Dr. Terry Todd and the assistance of a few people, he could have given up on the sport entirely or died. Until 2020 Bill Held the SHW Raw total record at 2425 lbs. That record he set stood nearly 40 years. And today, it was barely beaten by 25-35 lbs. You don't do that shit because you're a happy individual, you do it in a rage, and you do it to push the limits of human anatomy! I never did supplements or steroids because I knew what they'd do to my body. I was in College and lifting in the USAPL and in the NASA Raw divisions. No wraps, no shirts, no suits for all but my National USAPL meets. I was totaling around 1550-1600. There was next to no difference in my Raw vs equipped numbers due to bad equipment and no coaching. And I never did it cuz I was happy, even naturally. This is about pushing the Limits and finding the edge. Today I work as a Truck Driver on local runs, I still squat near 700 lbs RAW, Bench over 400 and just set my personal Conventional deadlift record at 605 lbs in the gym 4 days ago. It's not about being a happy person, it's about pushing your limits. Ask somebody how well adjusted and happy they are under a 515 lbs squat rack doing sets of 10-12.... Ask somebody how happy their hands are after their calluses rip out on a 600 DL. This is never about smiles!

[@BlackAdam2784]

Great post

[@ethanturnbrook8513]

Idk how this iconic speech has so little views

[@Primitivespeaker]

I'm glad it don't! This is not clout, this is real talk. Real talk only reaches a few people.

[@SugeRealest]

I been listening to this for couple years now so inspiring

[@ManletStrength]

@anonymous he got arrested? All I know is after him and Tessa broke up he moved to Asia and he's been there since.

[@Dan-mr5cl]

Just consider yourself lucky that u found it 😊

[@IsaacMorgan98]

This vid introduced me to this version of George Leeman 6 years ago. George has been the biggest inspiration so far in my 8 years of lifting. I love he's in a better spot now but I miss the old muscle masochist sometimes

[@giantarkvine27]

“The muscle masochist”. I love that

[@defaultdefault812]

He also later said he regrets giving this type of information. He gave this information because he hated himself and had nothing else to live for. As he later said 'I do not want you to be that version of George'.

[@alespider9905]

He found balance, but he also doesn't lift heavy anymore

[@DeuceBiggerHo]

Well said George, I often thought the drive needed for this was one born from unhappiness and a messed up childhood. When u feel weak, the weights make u feel strong and in control

[@johnbeck5047]

The fact that this has no dislikes after 5 years says it all

[@kevinbadstieber8192]

True!

[@ernestotheawesomeone]

His speech made a big impact in my life during that time.

[@daviddurham2773]

I love how you tell it how it is bluntly! Thank you!

[@colinkeeping1869]

Thanks George, I needed this today thanks.

[@deadpres9534]

I cried.

[@ManletStrength]

I can so relate to this. People like me who lift heavy have issues and demons that eat away at you and like it does to me. Powerlifting is the only thing that I can call my own and be good at. I have nothing else in life but that. My life revolves around powerlifting since its my only outlet and its my only way that I can get away from assholes and reality. Fukk everything else. Its all or nothing for me at this point. If it wasn't for the fact that I found something that im so fukking passionate about id either be dead or in prison or even end up being locked up in a mental institution for the rest of my life. Anger and hatred is what fuels me to keep getting better and stronger in this great sport and im okay with that.

[@dt2643]

Ever read Henry Rollins' piece about the Iron and the Soul?

[@ManletStrength]

@@dt2643 no never heard of it.

[@dt2643]

@@ManletStrength it's worth reading.

[@ManletStrength]

@@dt2643 I'll have to buy the e-book when I can. Sounds interesting.

[@ManletStrength]

@@dt2643 that piece really hit home for me, I actually teared up. Thanks for the recommendation dude. Tbh I've been going through so much hardship and struggle for the past month; best friend died, cat died, dick head doctor took my psychological medication away from me and even after doing what she asked of me she still won't give them back to me, grandmother is in rehab hanging by a thread. I haven't been on the gym for quite a while because before all of this I just got depressed.... I lost my way. I'm lost in life, lost within myself, I'm angry all the time, my mind is plagued by everything I've been through. I've also been feeling suicidal like I'm not worth Jack shit to anyone or even to myself. I feel no self worth like I have no value. I feel worthless period and am just dead weight on other people's shoulders. But, I'm trying to do what's right and taking steps to get my mind right and my life on track. Im seeking therapy because I need to talk to someone before I snap and do something stupid. I want to get a job so I can have a steady income so I can support myself and be able to provide for myself. I want to make money through work in order to get back in the gym and be able to support my powerlifting career that I want to start back up; being able to buy food, supplements (not steroids or PED), paying my monthly gym membership fee. I just want to go back to who I use to be before all this shit started happening to me. At the same time I want to train with the intent on becoming a stronger person within and change who I want to be as a lifter. Sure, taking anger and rage and frustration out on the weights can be a good thing. But, it spilled over into other areas of my life and here I am... Fucked up in the head and always contemplating to just end it and not be here anymore. George was strong. But, like me his anger and rage to take on heavy weights fucked up other parts of his life and he got worse over time. I just want to be happy and train to be confident and find happiness through the iron, not more darkness. Shit sucks for me right now. But, I do want to put in the effort to turn everything around for myself. Just wish I had someone to talk to IRL, especially someone who shares the same passion of the gym and training as I do.

[@sdrfgt]

My Nan dying, and my Cousin being brutally murdered gives me the determination I need. This speech puts me into a frenzy with emotional determination

[@constantinelevin6950]

Immortal video

[@cmillett79]

Literally just said publicly in a reply to one of my lifting posts that was congratulating me “ I hate myself “ is why I do this . This defiantly just defined me

[@PullsPressesCarries]

This might be the best one I’ve listened to

[@catedoge3206]

Amazing.

[@catedoge3206]

yes

[@jovanpavlovic3055]

Tribute to Chris Hickson.. RIP

[@marh1341]

Found this listening to Tom Platz motivation vids and damn this video hits home & made me realize why I workout….

[@Franktank0911]

Very well said

[@hyperqprime]

Damn I can't believe I have never heard this. Holy shit I literally just got off the couch and walked into my weight room. Epic shit dude

[@AyushSingh-wm6cv]

Dame bruhh🔥🙌🏻

[@STG6_Phearable]

Bro I've done the same, so much stress and emotional pain. One day I just started working out and after a year in of depression lifting remarkably I hit 245 one rep max at 17 and a half years old at 155 pounds keep in mind I was 6' 4 at the time. Pain can literally cause a change in people. I would literally work myself until I had tears in my eyes. When I hit my max bench it felt like my body was going to rip in half under so much force. Probably wasn't a good idea to do that 😅

[@shinano2133]

Amazing work bro. Keep slaying!

[@Charles-pf7zy]

5 years ago I was in the worst depression of my life. I actually broke down and cried in the gym one day. Nowadays, things are brighter. Getting over (or learning to live with) some of my personal demons was key. I’m still hitting the gym 💪, stronger than ever

[@STG6_Phearable]

@@Charles-pf7zy I haven't lifted in five years, I've grown weak, fell right into everything I was working out to get away from. Hopefully sometime this year I can get stronger.

[@elkaly-man]

I freakin love this chit!

[@betherockfull]

The thing about these workouts can cripple you is true as shit. But the thing is, we don’t care

[@MrTyroneWashington]

If you lift stupid, which many serious lifters do at some point in their career.

[@AleX-fs4ww]

@@MrTyroneWashington lifting heavy ass weight is stupid but people love it

[@jd1ify]

@@AleX-fs4ww *its not stupid! its incredible!*

[@DragyxCZ]

He doesn't want to do all those things, he needs to do them.

[@Heavyload1977]

This shit was truly inspiring!! I don't powerlift&I was never good at it. Anger&negative criticism is a few of my greatest motivators. This shit was better then the Haka for lifting motivation.

[@Nachtgeist.]

Nowhere near the level of the guys he's talking about, but I believe that what he's saying is true. When I started lifting I went to 405 squat in about 9 months knowing nothing about lifting and just putting all my anger on the bar. Much calmer and more scientific now but i still always channel my life's problems into the bar

[@catedoge3206]

This is the best pre workout in the world.

[@10n0]

Better than preworkout

[@user-yf7rk6dv9o]

Real talk

[@definitelytoddhoward8603]

Yea

[@CraigCastanet]

Guys, I think I understand the love for powerlifting, but self-destruction is not the answer. I guess I'm not surprised at this motive for some guys, and it is certainly your prerogative- it's your life. But nihilism is not the best answer for your woes. For others, like myself, who love what weight training does for the body, mind, and soul, it is better to find love for yourself, your sport, and this life, without the conscious knowledge that you are harming yourself as a product of your demons. God bless you guys who are in pain. I love what you do, and admire you. But it pains me that you're in such pain.

[@Mani_Matter]

one of the best natural bodybuilder

[@itstheBigV]

This sounds like an anime character ranting

[@Broom2013]

What's this music!!

[@kevindoyle3877]

Havent a clue did u find it

[@vincent1448]

Fade away

[@Broom2013]

@@vincent1448 by who??

[@vincent1448]

Broom sorry it’s let me fade by Adrian zangler or something.. been a while..

[@Broom2013]

@@vincent1448 thats it!!!! Thank you so much!

[@TheDjsupermix]

this is awspme

[@LoopDoc]

This is good and understandable but I wonder why Arnold said he was always happy while in the gym and everyone else was not. But I see how you can take anger and use it on weight training.

[@lennyganado3975]

Arnold had that psychopath-level mastery of manipulation. What he showed was almost never the truth. He knew how present anything, that is part of why he is known as one of the greatest posers of all time. But trust he probably had plenty of rage, especially in younger days lol. Nobody is a fuckin blue collar immigrant on steroids from his teens with no problems. I am sure he had his fair share of family tensions and financial struggles early on. He just is the type to never show it. A showman

[@co1urzz]

he escaped to paradise and now resides in SE Asia

[@alespider9905]

@anonymous well, as he said, it doesn't take a happy balanced individual to lift the weights he lifted.

[@joeldoxtator9804]

It's too bad George gave up on lifting and went into real-estate. If he focused solely on lifting, he may still be relevant today. Instead he became a rice burner in east Asian countries.

[@sethschuhmacher4399]

I think he did what he needed to do. He was clearly driven by a lot of his inner demons / traumas to achieve what he did. At some point he didn't feel the need to release that energy through lifting. Seems like he found a way to turn it off and doesn't want to turn it back on (like he talks about in this video). He is genetically gifted but if you lose the drive to push yourself to those levels... what can you do other than lift recreationally?

[@theinfjgoyim5508]

Psst the drugs don't fuck you up for life. But besides that not bad vid. If you have good culture then you just are... We should all be as strong as possible.

[@talder123]

They do the way you take them to be the strongest and have the most amount of muscle possible you numnut

[@day0856]

...

[@luke1the3duke]

The roid head creed 😂 Nah I guess it takes dedication and sacrifice to compete like him. It’s a choice much like everything in this life. To each his own.