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[@EnhancementZappe]

Nice to see that magnus found friends who share his passion of not wearing a tshirt

[@HourRomanticist]

Lmao. They'll be friends till the day they die now 🤣

[@Thimon88]

and his passion for chalk

[@effortless35]

But not his fear of icy water.

[@davidsimpson3885]

@@Thimon88 was thinking the same, just waiting for when magnus just turns up with a big bowl of chalk like they use in gymnastics comps.

[@Selfreplyingbot]

I love this kind of videos ! Great job Magnus, I’m super happy and entertained.

[@TheShawnee22]

“I need chalk” Gymnast🤝climbers

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

The use of chalk in climbing actually came from gymnastics

[@andulasis6283]

I’m glad they don’t have the honey thing in common 😂

[@jello_talks]

as a gymnast and climber i can say chalk is so important in both sports

[@xCorvus7x]

@@andulasis6283 What honey thing?

[@andulasis6283]

@@xCorvus7x did you watch the video?

[@LednacekZ]

Magnus, the son of THOR. Now it makes sense.

[@n3v3r1s4]

ikr 😂

[@timignatov7394]

Was gonna say the same thing haha

[@oleoldeweme3988]

i was searching for this comment

[@henksmenk4795]

One of Thor's sons is called Magni and is actually known for being super strong Edit: turns out he's a demigod and literally the norse god of strength!

[@timignatov7394]

@@henksmenk4795 now thats how you name your kid 😂 ... none of this "im want him to have a unique name so ill call him north carolina or spongebob or some shit like that". Im NAMING HIM AFTER A DEMIGOD!!!

[@morgezorge6387]

It's really interesting to see how much technique actually accounts for. These guys represent the upper most tier of human fitness and had problems were magnus made it look easy.

[@alexantone5532]

I’d expect gymnasts to understand movement on the wall better, but I guess it’s different from their sport. I imagine they’d be good at campus boulders

[@n3v3r1s4]

@@alexantone5532 honestly, gyimnastics isn't the most "creative" sport.. you have predetermined moves, mostly, which you train unto perfection. There's actualy a word for "understanding movement", sort of how quickly do you grasp how you need to move in a specific situation (I forgot what the word for it is), but it's apparently a relatively specific skill that some people are naturaly better or worse at. You'd actualy expect to find this skill more prevalent in people that do sports where you constantly need to adjust according to the current situation, like for example MMA, in gymnastics you don't actualy need that much of it when you think about it.

[@htlukexe]

also, don't forget Magnus is also pretty up there in terms of uppermost tier of human fitness!

[@connemalai8320]

@@n3v3r1s4 now I really want to know what word it is :(

[@n3v3r1s4]

@@connemalai8320 after some googling (this was actualy relatively difficult to find) I believe the word to be "proprioception". According to wikipedia, "Proprioception (/ˌproʊprioʊˈsɛpʃən, -priə-/[1][2] PROH-pree-o-SEP-shən), also referred to as kinaesthesia (or kinesthesia), is the sense of self-movement and body position." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proprioception#System_overview

[@fredrikbaas]

Thanks for having us Magnus! I could hardly do any gymnastics for a week after this session because of my sore forearms, but it was worth it! Looking forward to the next video!

[@lanceausnz5997]

If he ever introduces you to a Canadian named Devon ..... run .... run fast. Your forearms will NEVER recover .... EVER

[@fredrikbaas]

@@lanceausnz5997 🤣😂

[@winterkeptuswarm]

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[@jonbraid2520]

Loved this video and I was super surprised though, I expected you guys to find it much easier. Im 41 just had 9 years off climbing, I'm overweight, unfit and weaker. I just went back bouldering for the first time a couple of days ago, and I was able to comfortably complete V3-4's so I'm pretty blown away.

[@robertnewell4054]

@@lanceausnz5997 …. I believe Magnus has already hung out with Devonn, along with that krazy man JuJu …. Pre•Pandemic

[@spiffo5349]

Slab or not, I'm proud of Magnus for uploading footage of him struggling on a V6

[@pewwwwooop]

You forgeton slabs we are all the same *udssr hymne playing*

[@paulelderson934]

We are all equal on the slab

[@JohnHandle-]

I feel like it's pretty normal for it to be different. There's Professional rock climbers, and then there are professional Rock climbers. I'm not entirely sure which one magnus is, but it seems pretty obvious that there's a difference between them.

[@danielbrown-fc8sb]

@@JohnHandle- that makes absolutely 0 sense, a professional rock climber is a professional rock climber what are you trying to say lmao he has competed in world championship tournaments for a large portion of he's life and i have no idea what you're referring to

[@ConnorKrohnicles]

@@danielbrown-fc8sb maybe he meant professional Rock climbers climb outside only/mostly? Idk

[@yayayayawuwu]

Magnus to Oden and Fredrik: "I've never climbed with anyone as physically strong as you guys..." Juji be like: "WTF Magnus????"

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

He meant relative strength and calisthenics like iron cross

[@tmdao89]

What about my boy Anton?!

[@derekhunter5040]

He said physically strong, not chemically swollen. Lmao

[@GabrielAKAFinn]

He's strong, but not for his size.

[@mashedt8rs290]

I'd say Oden and Fredrik has more useful strength, even if Juji can lift more than either of them.

[@spicts1671]

Magnus: "I am going to try to find the easiest way to do this" 2 sec later: *Skips like all holds*

[@ThatLaggyNoob]

Easiest way...for Magnus. Us mere mortals prefer different beta.

[@ethanjoel7096]

6:43 Rare footage of Magnus warming up in the background. Either that, or lockdown is driving him crazy

[@alfredfx0]

probably the second one lol

[@polgzz]

😂😂😂😂🤣

[@lanceausnz5997]

Ran to get more chalk because there are two others who go through it just as much as he does

[@climberdad]

Magnus- "My dad is called Thor" Me- Now it all makes sense.

[@chris5559]

Try to get Magnus Carlsen to climb with you in exchange for chess lessons!? That’d be the best video ever made.

[@alexantone5532]

Isn’t he pretty fit?

[@samuelyoung2671]

10/10 would watch that👍🏻

[@siccodewilt1]

Waaaiit. You know how chess boxing is a thing. Why isn't there chess bouldering?

[@nathan88274]

YES I SUPPORT

[@jamesb8510]

“Do I take my shirt off when I want to castle?”

[@IronJohn755]

It's pretty gratifying to see guys with this level of strength and athleticism struggling on boulders. Suddenly not feeling so bad about my V3-V4 sends.

[@labrats6981]

Magnus: "I'm not that great at slabs, it's so technical, you can't use strength." also Magnus: "Now I'm gonna try to power my way through it"

[@xXxColin62xXx]

The difference in sound when Magnus climbs vs. Odin and Fredrik is crazy

[@Vespira21]

yeah I noticed that too, it shows a very good foot positionning and bodyweight control when you see someone climb so silently in a gym. I like it, it the ninja style !

[@capslock9031]

One thing you can do as a training exercise is climb as silently as possible. This is great for beginners, to get their minds away from grabbing everything with too much power and focusing more on your feet. It's good for coordination and also, naturally, gives you some more strenght, because you have to hold on longer for precise positioning of the feet - at least in the beginning.

[@SendStory]

I'm excited that you're posting more frequently again. Had a bit of a magnus void since you've been on that show.

[@milz7129]

What show?

[@Brukernavnn]

@@milz7129 Mesternes Mester, translates to Champion of Champions. It's a Norwegian show where retired successful athletes from all kinds of sports compete in a series of different physical and mental challenges. It was filmed last year but is airing now and Magnus is one of three people left.

[@HourRomanticist]

@@Brukernavnn ooh? Is it in English or subtitles at least?

[@alexantone5532]

IamOrdinaryhere no

[@andrewvanschaick4392]

@@Brukernavnn can we watch it anywhere?

[@Bill_pierre]

Magnus climbing with most non-climbers: "yeah, you got it, don't give up!" Magnus climbing with non-climbers that happen to be top-tier athletes on Magnus's fitness level "lol get the f*** up the wall, you said you could flash it noob" 🤣

[@MrVannspreder]

I think it might have also made a difference that they were also Norwegian. At least I tend to be more polite towards foreigners and much more direct towards other Norwegians because I know they won't be offended.

[@michaelwagner6733]

The human body is sooo fascinating... we see 3 men, all with incredible and probably comparable strength, but through training and technique their bodies can only do what they are used to really good. I love seeing those episodes Magnus :)

[@OfficialGoodMannered]

Same with the brain fascinating enough. Doing sudoku or chess and becoming great at it wont make you smart, it’ll such make you great at it. So it’s myth to do soduko to become smart. Just like training.

[@neonstuff8575]

Imagine being such a chad that you’re named after a Norse god.

[@jorisessen8410]

the one true gigachad

[@hyau23]

It's quite common in Scandinavian countries?

[@neonstuff8575]

@@hyau23 maybe, but at least in Sweden you don’t see those names to often except for maybe Loke a.k.a. Loki

[@Neophema]

@@hyau23 In Norway it is, yeah.

[@erikjohanson2898]

@@neonstuff8575 Tor is a normal name in sweden

[@Tan12]

Lol, the camera distortion at the beginning was making Odin's left arm look three times the size of his right

[@hailhummus]

I love how direct Norwegians are: "Your fingers will be the weakest part." "It sucks to suck at something." My poor Canadian soul feels attacked on their behalf

[@BrutalLegend13]

Funny my Dutch soul feels right at home

[@hailhummus]

@@BrutalLegend13 I've heard about that Dutch directness! :P I actually have learned to really appreciate that kind of communication, but the gut reaction of the culture you grow up in is hard to get away from.

[@colehibbard2851]

Makes me even more impressed with how Anton did on climbing as a semi-beginner

[@lanceausnz5997]

Everything Anton does, is basically him trying to beat being a beginner

[@divyanshuminz7885]

i just realized how tough the problems are and how easy Magnus makes them look. Its one of those things really when someone works so hard to learn something that from a third person perspective it looks very easy.

[@micahprobst402]

15:42 when you feel the magic of heel hooking for the first time

[@gracedoingthings]

So good how Odin learnt the toe hook and then continually used it throughout the session - such a good technique and fast learner!

[@joshuamatheron1]

I’m amazed how much they struggled. Gymnasts are arguably the strongest athletes around. Shows just how much specific training and strength is required.

[@AZunon]

I love their looks of sorrow and their freak outs of regret when they jumped into the fjord.

[@julianseidenbusch]

Hey Magnus! Have you ever considered visiting Scotland to collab with Dave MacLeod? He has set some amazing routes there (quite a bit of it documented on his KZbin channel which is fantastic BTW)!

[@p_booth_fan]

Would love to see that. Dave has done some fantastic looking stuff, and it would be great for more people to be exposed to his work. He's definitely one of the best climbing channels on here when it comes to information etc.

[@emil8850]

That's a great idea, I'd love to see that too! He's awesome and I think it would be an excellent collaboration.

[@the0neskater]

What an amazing suggestion, that collab would be incredible!

[@francoisthomas4930]

You should make them try the 9c strength test!

[@clown5911]

I think they would do great on everything except the hang boarding.

[@francoisthomas4930]

Their fingers wouldn't be as strong as a professional climber's of course, but I'm sure they can do really well on the front lever and the max weighted pull-up

[@KirstenRietveld]

Yesssss

[@mx2000]

Should have made them do some really though presses. They should be easily able to do the hardest presses.

[@aydinozsakin6885]

It's so humbling to see how such incredible athletes can struggle on (relatively) simple problems due to the technique. Testament to how climbing isn't just a pure strength sport! Obviously they would smash it with a bit of training but super cool to see the struggles of otherwise elite athletes attempting climbing.

[@00bean00]

The secret technique is finger strength (tendons and muscles in your arms)

[@ben1618033]

​@00bean00 No the secret is the way to move the body, and put the feet on the wall, is all about the angle to take a climbing hold and where put the gravity center of the body

[@burnheart123]

"you start low and work your way up" - climbing in a nutshell

[@heltokturn]

Magnus: «I’m going to try to give you some proper advice when it comes to climbing” *climbs straight up in the blink of an eye Me: 😑

[@yanish00]

It feels a bit like cheating on the iron cross challenge... Inviting 2 pro gymnasts 🤣. I like it though!

[@theobaker4025]

I remember when I started climbing it was crazy how much you improve from each session to the next. would love to see how these guys are climbing in a couple of weeks

[@andrewscott5059]

Anybody else notice the new rungne chalk bag style? when's that coming out Mangus?

[@polgzz]

Oh! I thought they might be "noobs", but they have like the best looking chalkbag!! 😂😂🤣. I should have thought better, Magnus has good taste!

[@LednacekZ]

Let's start with something easy. 6B.

[@dave_h_8742]

Should have started low say 5b and got their confidence up. Bit disappointed in Magnus.

[@MF-CLIMB]

@@dave_h_8742 haha disappointed 😂

[@anthonydeli4613]

The way that 7c was filmed... That's some talent for filming climbing right there

[@davidsands2019]

Magnus, I just want to say how much I love your videos. I started climbing because of you. Got a membership almost a month ago and I'm working on v6 and v7 right now. Such a fun sport.

[@ccubeice]

Magnus, thanks for getting me into climbing! You make it look really fun!

[@grimwest1222]

What a fun guest video - I wouldn't have ever known about these guys! Its great to see you bringing people into the climbing world!

[@Chetjim9094]

I feel like it's rare hearing Magnus speak his native language. It sounds so cool.

[@j616s]

Given Magnus is always saying "we're all equal on slabs", would totally love to see him on the Welsh Slate when he's next in the UK :)

[@Tim_flips]

As a competitive gymnast turned climber myself, this seems like a very interesting collaboration!

[@Nadinengland]

So great to see you struggle on the sloppy problem Magnus! Not at all from a bad place but rather just super encouraging and interesting watching you problem solve and take attempts as you normally smash everything! Really inspiring and relatable for someone getting into climbing like me. Keep up the amazing videos man

[@argonaut4981]

its really awesome magnus to see you take other athletes out to climb and see how they do. I hope you do more of this kind of thing, its awesome!

[@G00G00L]

I think Magnus hand grip is just otherworldly

[@Danne82]

This is gold! Looking forward to seeing you do gymnastics!

[@dave990]

This is the type of content I've been waiting for. Gymnasts and climbers are insanely strong athletes and it's dope to see them come together 💪

[@rikard7476]

Interesting!! Tables have turned, loved when you tried gymnastics!

[@SkylarNallick]

I enjoy watching Magnus struggle outside his comfort zone, so gymnastics should be fun... But there's still a lot of overlap with climbing. What I really want to see is Magnus doing wrestling/jiu jitsu with someone who actually teaches him basic sweeps and submissions.

[@mitchelljuchno9912]

As a wrestler who's dabbles in climbing if he has any natural athleticism he'd be a monster just off his strength

[@PaydenHoffman88]

Thank you so much for these videos! I’m new to rock climbing and these are so fun while also being educational!

[@Vexanius]

Great video, looking forward to rest of this series :)

[@issyh91]

Yes! Love the work that goes into these!

[@pasqualepaolella7399]

I need Magnus screaming "C'mon" while i'm studying..

[@guilhermecastro3671]

Really fun to watch this, the friendly competition makes it much more entertaining.

[@hatef_hatami]

magnus talking so wisely even in his jokes.this man is so good

[@nickhunter1230]

I’ve never been to a climbing gym but I love these videos! I’m definitely going to one when they open up!

[@shelly.618]

Exciting idea! I wonder how strong his fingers are! You know his shoulders and Lats are at elite levels. Lol wow it’s literally the first thing he said as I’m typing this too 😂😂

[@camperhonsa8633]

I’ve always wanted to see a pro gymnast climbing. Awesome!

[@liftingisfun2350]

Happy to see you back on again Magnus!

[@chrisdugmore2462]

Really enjoyed Odin trying to include the technical elements using heel/toe hooks, top effort!

[@Katie_Mayo]

More Magnus coaching other climbers please! I love to see their progress with Magnus' advice!

I like how competitive you guys are, even against the challenge itself!

[@iiiaiiin]

Maybe a question for a Q&A but I saw you say recently that you try to keep out all of the negatives or stress from filming and creating the videos and since then I have really noticed how positive everything around the videos is. I have been watching the channel since the early days and I hadn't really noticed that before. The way you approach the channel is so professional and it shows in the quality of the videos and editing, and you seem to have such a good overall idea of what you want to put out. Was the video editing and planning something that came naturally to you or did you have to work it at it a lot and perhaps read into it? Follow up: Have you ever edited a video and then decided that you did not like it and decided not to post it? Potential idea for a video, behind the scenes on a Midtbø shoot. Haha

[@laurineoury9017]

Wow. Just watching you bouldering on your own, we can feel that you are super good at climbing. But there when we can compare with beginners 🤯 it is so smooth !!! I love it 🤪

[@viktorlnt7835]

It's so interesting to see the climber in the gymnast. The different approach they have, the decision making, the style and personality of them is revealed when they climb. Can't wait to see magnus struggle now

[@roxyknight4909]

Love your Channel, and the many colourful characters you share your passion with ❤

[@alvaroc6326]

Climbing is so specific and sometimes counterintuitive that even if you're strong as a top tier gymnast the struggle is gonna be real. The Finger strength, propioception and will that bouldering require are not easily acquired.

[@bmunday]

love what you are doing. dont let anybody get you down. keep going. I'd like to see ice climbing from you and a team.

[@gekquad116]

Hyped to see this. Love this.

[@paradonym]

Magnus says hes trying out to be a climbing trainer. Every climbing trainer on the world: "my idol I'm learning everything from isn't a trainer?"

[@dave_h_8742]

He should have started low say 5b and got their confidence up first. Bit disappointed in Magnus, like he's getting cudos before sucking at gymnastic vlog. Thought he was better than that, must be human after all and insecure like us mortals.

[@tijo2051]

that was a great collab.They were genuinely curious about the sport wich was great to see!

[@Skyttis]

Awesome job on Mesternes Mester, my dude! I am rooting for you!

[@MsOperaPrincess]

Yayyy!! More Magnus videos!! I've been waiting for more frequent posting but I know sometimes we all need a break! Hope you had a good rest it seems like you and Marte are energized and ready to go! Also.. totally recommend the Raycon brand I love mine and I bought my aunt some too. They are pretty affordable and nice!

[@ulagoebiowska4632]

Those two have a GREAT frienship. The microinteractions between them just show how close they are. I'm almost jelaous, I want to have a buddy like that as well!

[@para001]

Great video. Really enjoyed this collab and super excited for the next episodes. But i have to say I can't believe you didn't take them to the campus board!!

[@urfavballerina]

i love watching your videos magnus i think i’ve rewatched most of them 🫶🏻

[@TheRealFollow]

I'm constantly impressed how other disciplines don't seem to translate that well into rock climbing, but rock climbing seems to decently translate into tons of others.

[@bertalannagy-petrika1576]

I love your vids, Magnus! You are the best motivation for me

[@1hensing895]

can´t wait for the gym´s to open again

[@jannavarik9447]

i love the music!! great taste

[@mrResaff]

always appreciate ur video good job magnus keep it up

[@belladingdong3396]

Somebody bring the Wilsonator in please. I'd love to see how Magnus and Nile could push eachother.

[@kingakoltai6889]

Yes 😍

[@hyau23]

Nile tried climbing at the works with molly a few years ago. He wasn't good on crimpy stuff

[@dianagrandin4831]

I love your videos Magnus. You're such a nice guy !

[@scytaletleilax]

18:38 Now we know the true secret of Magnus, it's not chalk and shirtless.

[@kevinlyon9501]

That was really good, going to be interesting to see they have lined up for Magnus

[@shaungoodall9285]

You keep the content fun and interesting which appeals to viewers

[@michaellim4125]

Nice to see Odin here! 🔥

[@Pruperduper]

I've followed Odin on instagram for a while, this is an awesome collab!

[@d0msan]

Such a cool collab!

[@evyatarkozai8763]

Imagine if magnus liked my comment

[@DrowningKraken]

Now imagine if he unliked it.

[@joeycunningham586]

magnus I just love your content, thank you for some wholesome entertainment

[@danielrubin353]

That first problem looked so fun

[@josh_meh5890]

Whenever he said “Thor’s my fathers name” I instantly thought of tor Johnson 😂 (ignore the spelling)

[@meth3rlence]

Magus: "My father is Thor actually" Entire Internet: That explains a lot.

[@eduardolatorrev]

The first problem was too hard for someone doesn't climb, Magnus being a bit evil hahahaha. Great video as always bro!!

[@santhoshgrm]

After seeing this one can imagine how tough and need to be insanely accurate to need to be a mountain climber.

[@Joseph-mv3rz]

The sequel we’ve all been waiting for

[@xenorosthxmd7520]

You chalked your entire body starting? Sheesh!

[@gian963]

If only I had a penny for every time Magnus says “com’on” xd!

[@onionsonstilts]

It's nice to see Magnus climbing with his Grandad