Powerlifting: The Mentality

[@sampson7858]

Been thinking about doing a part 3 ... anybody want this to happen?

[@billybrothers2492]

sampson7858 absolutely

[@adamg7801]

Yes!

[@lucascheidegger1625]

You promised it afte a million views :), would be great if you can do it

[@westside4life1770]

YES

[@Brandon-bl8ko]

do it. include some cailer woolam footage in there

[@dolphin7860]

This video brings me to tears. The pursuit of strength has given me so much in life and I honestly wouldn’t be alive today if not for lifting.

[@kindadumbkindastrong4429]

I'm four years sober and I don't think I'd be around either if it weren't for the gym

[@pops3554]

Same here!!!!

[@nolandenham2509]

It has been a give-and-take for me. It helped me A LOT in life. It has also robbed me of physical health 😞

[@egdcuyagecuysadgcuys]

2+ years since the video was made. Still keep coming back to it for motivation.

[@Oggggeeeee]

2+ years since the comment was made. Still keep coming back to it for motivation.

[@ManletStrength]

3+ years now and I still watch this for motivation.

[@trisial6997]

Over 5 years now bro

[@jacobmorenzoni2469]

5yrs

[@InterceptorOfDoom]

6 years babyyyyy still an amazing video

[@slam_diesel]

10 years later still watching this video

[@ddwfw]

I needed to go psycho to lift my first 235 lbs OHP and I listened to this

[@jasonjadrnak6841]

I always come back to this. One of the best ones

[@brycepj1]

"you might as well be a fuckin savage." words to live by

[@Broom2013]

+Bryce Johnson That and the part where he talks about walking on his own 2 feet because thats what he does, he's a man, are the best two parts

[@glegg54]

Bryce Johnson I'm going to live by "Fuck you and fuck your elbow." I'm gonna get that shit on a t shirt.

[@delmar6775]

I was at the gym last night and this kid who works out there had broken his arm. His right arm is in a cast but he still goes to the gym and does what he can. This kid was doing front squats, setting it up and everything on his own with 1 arm. That's dedication.

[@TheGrapplingMonkey]

I broke my leg last year and went with crutches. Gave me a hole new perspective of the challenges a disabled person has. Steps sucked, carrying weight etc. i had to hop on one leg to get the 20 kg weights to the bench.

[@zachboren2878]

All of these videos have been apart of my life for 9 years now

[@javiersalvadorgarciabarron3486]

That's Fucking Awesome. They've been part of mine for 5 years now

[@bignoknow]

If this does not inspire you to crush some heavy weight then NOTHING WILL!!

[@16manuelgomez]

Big facts

[@Acarr224]

I cant believe people put these guys down. Passion no matter what the sport should be admired. This is one sport where i truly see passion and hard work beating out many factors that make others athletes dominate. Look at where some of these fella's started, not one gave into what the world thought of them. Inspiration at its finest for any athlete. The people putting these guys down are the people who will never set a world record, never be a world champion and never understand what its like to make there athletic dreams come true. Im an olympic freestyle wrestler and these guys inspire the hell out of me! When my wrestling days are done i will begin powerlifting and i will attack it with same intensity i attack my training now! The same way these guys attack training and life! SO FOR THE HATERS! FUCK YOU AND FUCK YOUR ELBOW!

[@flexmemes2961]

Andrew Carr well spoken

[@connermorgan8014]

I know this is a bit late but Amen brother

[@RareAries323]

@@connermorgan8014 better late than never.

[@johnvogel4617]

Amen!

[@zbist7729]

7 years later, still preaching facts, amen

[@phillipshepperd407]

that bar flying off of eric lilliebridge's shoulders... the explosiveness is unreal

[@panama1942]

Phillip Shepperd Defies laws of physics

[@mossoconnor4417]

Panama I think it actually is a perfect example of physics in action but cool hyperbole nonetheless

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Yep, that clip should appear in EVER fucking lifting video ever made. That is the definition of intensity. Flying up so fast with weights that the momentum takes it far beyond the stopping point. His legs were jet engines that day.

[@RS-xq6je]

@@maxxxmodelz4061 what was the weight on the bar?

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

@@RS-xq6je Good question, but if you watch some of Eric's training footage from years ago, this was common with him when he did high bar squats with submaximal loads. He has since switched to low bar squats. I've seen him doing high bar with 225-315lbs for warm-ups and the bar was bouncing like this.

[@michaelcaesar5855]

I watched this before my lifts for Bench, Squat and Deadlift days and I felt mentally down and I ended up getting 235 5x3 for bench, 295 5x3 for squats and hit a hug PR for deadlift 345 5x3. It was all mental work. Thank you for the confidence.

[@jonm.678]

10 years later I still occasionally revisit this video. This used to get be insanely hyped before a training session and it still does

[@jenisisgomez589]

im a powerlifter myself and wow these guys are amazing like my coach said 60% percent mental 40% strength

[@SanjayThuraisingham]

You do this to find out your true potential. You have to push beyond your physical existence to lift more than you ever could. The human body is capable of amazing things, especially under intense stress. When my father got caught under a stack of hurricane shutters I dug deep inside and with every fiber of strength I was able to move it slightly so he could get free. You think I sat there and listened to my tired body? Hell no. So Mark is on to something with this video.

[@MrWarrior8890]

Damn dude

[@ManletStrength]

Fucking savage bro. Use your mind and make your body follow.

[@sampson7858]

By popular demand a new powerlifting highlight will be released once this baby hits a million

[@ritchiedrama7]

we're at a million now too, another xD

[@lloyd011721]

we want more videos man

[@TheLcp23show]

Great fucking job with this video bro

[@shawnofkansas]

This is the best video that's ever been posted to the 'KZbins.'

[@andy1262]

First speech be like :'' I'm about to say it: I don't care that you broke your elbow!''😂😂😂

[@BLOEDVLEK]

The MOST motivating powerlifting video on youtube.

[@andrewverrett568]

Ever. Of all time. If I am having motivation problems to go lift on certain days I watch this then I go lift.

[@headbanger9378]

I just love the passion, rage and pain in their eyes when they are lifting heavy shit. This passion is unlike anything I have ever seen., but that's just my opinion.

[@sampson7858]

Hey guys been a while since I've checked up on this video ... noticed its reached almost a million views. Wow. Let's try and make it an even million!

[@adame.w.559]

+sampson7858 bring on more powerlifting motivation vids!!!

[@elijahdurham5276]

ikr I remember watching this before a lift when it only had 1000 and something views

[@lerage9188]

sampson7858 do you mind reposting this video? It doesn't appear to work and was such a phenomenal video

[@duckslayer11000]

I have watched/listened to this hundreds of times. Still love every second

[@marioperez2265]

Been coming back to this video for 4 years now never gets old

[@goatleaks4986]

I used to watch this video every day while I was bussing it to the gym from school back in the 12th grade (1st yr lifting), which was back in 2013-14. I'm now way more experienced and made alot of gains, and this still inspires me the way it used to back then.

[@periculumesse1525]

Classic powerlifting video. Only the best. I come back to it every few months.

[@rohandesai23]

I am a Powerlifter and dis thing just motivates me to work more harder everyday

[@thekarateflipper3020]

Still hands down the GOAT of powerlifting vids

[@joemarkchambers6726]

For someone who doesn't have a PHD in exercise science, philosophy, or sport psychology...Mark Bell really hit the nail on the head. Awesome video.

[@AndreRiikonen]

Probably the most motivating speech I've heard in my entire life

[@PowerliftingMotivation]

Powerlifting: The Mentality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@souravgarg2873]

Absolutely devastated by hearing of KK's loss. Looked at his videos before every deadlift session. Rest in Power Legend.

[@IzzoWingChun]

Love it... "the old wrestler inside of me wants to." Yep. I know that feeling.

[@androthsatyr]

8 years later I still watch parts 1-3 every day. We need part 4, sampson!

[@schiavone95able]

This video is my preworkout

[@bryanwhitmen4366]

Still the best, all these years later… listened to this in highschool

[@Anonymous-yb8yf]

This is one of the most badass videos I've ever seen

[@mikedeek]

One of the most motivational videos out there . Keep coming back year after year

[@mattwillard3008]

"might as well be a fucking savage" I fucking love it

[@mongsukpraprut4680]

Your videos got me through high school, through college and life. Thank you.

[@PPawel]

Best powerlifting clip ever. Cheers from Poland!

[@justinfonseca7604]

It doesn’t matter what you are doing whether it’s lifting or sports, this video is a great message for anyone. Don’t make excuses of you not getting better, be passionate and work your hardest to achieve your goals, and you might have to make sacrifices but if you enjoy doing it you’ll have no problem sacrificing things

[@AllWaysBig]

I feel like a savage when I deadlift... all 350 pounds of my 1rm lol.

[@pecmami21]

I watch these videos for inspiration and that it period. i am No power lifter neither am i body builder. All i do is train cause it feels good. I have much respect for anyone who is dominating their field of sport that includes cross fit, powerlifting , bodybuilding. Do what you have to do and be the best at it. Spectators will always spectate and speculate.

[@shirocp]

GOD DAMN! I JUST PLAYED THIS SHIT BACK TO BACK! TALK BOUT ...M O T I V A T I O N.

[@TheSalisburySteak]

Excellent work Sampson! Grateful for the effort you spent producing this.

[@cubworld]

Well that made me feel like crap for not working out today...which in needed. Thank you!

[@annettejones1104]

Best video I've seen, really shows what we have to go through, pain is nothing.

[@kaelinflewelling878]

this videos fucking awesome.. this is actually what got me into powerlifting. so thank you, I've been opened up to the strength world and the way it's going I would never look back.

[@RileyK1134]

I have watched this video about 3 or 4 times a week for the past year. I've never had a piece of media hype me up like this does in my life. Thanks for creating it and helping me hit my goals!

[@LairdRoss]

I know the feeling mate, its so well drafted. Stay strong from another powerlifter

[@RileyK1134]

@@LairdRoss You as well bro 💪🏻

[@stiffeification]

906 lbs double overhand are you kidding me? :O

[@unnfairify]

he is a pro strongman that's why he lift with double overhand

[@SpicyTurkey83]

yeah that's some crazy stuff

[@MitsuMitsu385]

Vince Urbank, aka the Jolly Green Giant. Strong as fuck....

[@andreaslr27]

I guess he's using hook grip

[@EvanPicariello]

usually anyone that pulls double overhand is using a hook grip

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

1st day back in the gym , this was very much needed ! Let’s go everyone !

[@LairdRoss]

Hope it went well mate, from another powerlifter

[@YelaDuck]

WHO IS STILL LIFTING AND GRINDING THROUGH THE PANDEMIC, THUMBS UP👍💪

[@Freedom_Elf]

Best KZbin video of all time. I was recently injured and this video keeps me going in the gym everyday.

[@IamLurkingTTV]

My dog listened to this. Now I'm his pet

[@duckslayer11000]

Time to check in, hope all of you are killing it every session.

[@LairdRoss]

Yeah absolutely slaughtering it, soon going to crack a 250 kg bench press

[@thesourapple7095]

Have a powerlifting competition tommorow at school. Wish me luck 💪😂

[@sensam6155]

how'd it go?

[@desavinofitness20]

On the verge of a 4x bodyweight deadlift, and will be listening to this when I achieve it

[@disacane8459]

I work in construction 60hrs a week. Its an hard ass job and I still managmanage to workout 3 times a week

[@LairdRoss]

Doing well mate and I know that feeling too. Stay strong from another powerlifter

[@mattmilstead3733]

Its been on you tube for years and its still awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emp100k]

11 years ago, how many of these guys still powerlift today? Spoto: Disappeared. Lilly: double quad tear, retired. Bell: Keto shill, doesn't lift heavy anymore. Green: still lifts heavy but hasn't done a meet in years. Rubish: off the gear no where near his peak strength. Eric: also hasn't competed in years. Ernie Jr: has actually made a comeback over the last few years. Efferding: long retired. KK: R.I.P Malanichev: retired. Bolton: diabetes, kidney transplant, he's lifting again but a shell of his former self. Urbanik: disappeared, rumored to be doing gay porn. Benni: downsized, mostly retired.

[@kindadumbkindastrong4429]

Doing my first competition this year, will be watching these before my lifts

[@sampson7858]

After thinking about it for 2 minutes I've decided to post the video without a million on this one ... check out my new video "Powerlifting: The Pioneers"

[@JohnnyChimpo907]

I really love the clips chosen for this one. Especially love that you included a clip of Ben Rice. I hope everyone who ever watched this video still has the fire burning inside and still go to war with the iron. RIP Konstantin

[@sidneys.1066]

Tommorow i will try to Deadlift 400lbs, momently Rekord 5x375(170kg). I feel so Weak now. xD after watching this haha

[@Druid51]

Safin NK Sidney is kill. RIP in piece

[@AlchemistTongueDrums]

I need a response.

[@Sma11Phr1e666]

5 years later and I'm still coming back to this video

[@davidsirmons]

There is true damage warning, then there is inflammation from overuse. Like it or not, the human body cannot withstand infinite volumes of work. Rest / rebuilding is of equal importance to training.

[@Shitgenetics]

davidsirmons pussy

[@tamashorvath7954]

@@Shitgenetics Dumbass

[@joshdaffron5237]

I listen to this whenever I need that extra drive during my training. This video has gotten me through a lot of tough sets.

[@Gobiniu]

It goes from Apocalyptica to Metallica, right?

[@mariosolis6064]

No, Metallica is a quartet of talented cello artists who do cover songs. Been mainstream since 2005(?) Apocolyptica is a band that has been around since the 80's. DUMBASS!

[@Gobiniu]

Ok sunshine, now read my comment again, and try to figure out what I actually meant. Hint: 3:27 mark. Good luck!

[@snugglezbrah5558]

Yea you're right. It would be nice if they released it like that

[@piggly]

Gobiniu he was being sarcastic, dude

[@Americium-241]

YES

[@rdedo10]

Honestly this is the best pump up video. Perfect use of song, audio of Bell and Lilly, and video. I watched this before I worked out and I thought of this video and what Bell said and I fucking smashed a PR.

[@hansvdwolk]

well,watched this now 15 times in a row,now to the gym to attempt a new deadlift pr :D

[@davidgatica4921]

+hans wolk so what happent?

[@blanca2917]

+David Gatica legend has it deadlift pr him

[@hansvdwolk]

well,i lifted 510 lbs 2 reps,but bad form,so fked up my lower back,but now recovering so next better form i guess :) got distracted then my lowerback rounded,putting the presseure all on my spine

[@hansvdwolk]

my english is not very well but i trie to explain :)

[@davidgatica4921]

hans wolk that sucks man!good luch with the recovering

[@duckslayer11000]

Another year of listening to these words and they still get me fired up.

[@MrShado23459]

Every time I watch 3:41 I get chills, does anyone know who that is

[@kaelinflewelling878]

stan efferding

[@LeeH3nson]

Searched the comments for that answer kaeling cheers, me too re: getting pumped up watching that part of the clip

[@delgonsire]

This is the greatest video for motivation, I listen to this during my work outs, gets me so fired up

[@ButterJibby]

Ben fucking Rice though!

[@mikebeatty2855]

Best video so far that I've seen for our sport. Thank you Mark Bell.

[@naturalbodybuilding3025]

hmm interesting fact: nowadays in bodybuilding dominates blacks and in powerlifting or strongmen white men... in cybersport there are asian players best (ps no to racism, just fact)

[@shamletly6140]

almost all studies into races differences etc get banned, mixed race kids get hybrid vigor the geographically further apart the parents are the better the genetics

[@naturalbodybuilding3025]

***** I mean, that each race has its own strengths

[@naturalbodybuilding3025]

***** Money rules the world, capitalism

[@jacobmorenzoni2469]

Have dark skin in bodybuilding highlights your physique.

[@shamletly6140]

i dont think were the same i believe some races are better then others at certain things, but we will never know because any research into differences between races is seen as unethical, basically the politicians dont think we can handle the truth i think we should embrace the fact we are different instead of lying to or selves an saying were the same

[@dillj5118]

4:13 fat Joe Rogan

[@sash0047]

Na

[@S0LID0PERAT0R]

Mark bell what you say at the start is some real powerful stuff, Thank you... you're a real inspiration to a young 17 year old boy and I'll remember everything you've said for the rest of my life.

[@TuanNguyen-ou4yd]

i like mark bell but this is awful advice. I like the spirit of the message but it depends on the type of injury you have. If it's serious, find a way to work around it or go lighter so it has time to heal. For me, it's about pushing/pulling the most weight I can in my lifetime and if I have to take one step back before I make 3 step forward, then so be it. better than injuring myself for life and not being able to life again...

[@killedbyETHAN]

I understand your point but I think you misinterpreted it

[@jacksonfev]

I won't say all that strength isn't impressive. I can't say that powerlifters don't sacrifice or aren't dedicated. My only question is, is all of that strength practical? For some, maybe, but for as many as there are, I doubt it. Not to mention that there's no competing with all of the synthetic enhancements used in the sport, it's completely fabricated strength in a lot of cases. Also, I don't believe everyone is headed for pain and misery in old age, just those that chose to eat all of that processed garbage that's pushed down our throats.

[@Axe11331]

Man ...the strenght is practical ...it's not fabricated strenght man ...you work thousands of hours even with sintetic shit ... and we are all heading to pain ! maybe one day you go out shoping wood ...and you fuck your back and never walk straight again ...just an example ! maybe tomorow your gonna be hit by a bus ... how are you happy working in a shitty job ...or something ... you have to follow what makes you happy and for this guys this is they're happy hour ! that's al; that must be said ...the rest who the FUCK cares

[@jacksonfev]

Emanuel Nistor I'd like to know how many of these guys chop wood for a living, by hand, with an ax. The only part of what you said that I can somewhat agree with is follow what makes you happy. We are all inherently selfish pricks, so might as well do that.

[@jaybertram2473]

So is playing in the NFL practical? Is throwing a 90 mph fast ball practical? Its a sport. Its one of the few sports that you dont need anyone else bc you always have your self to compete against. Some people just dont get it and you Sir are one of them. Go back to your dismal life and ill go to the squat rack.

[@jacksonfev]

drew13600 I can accept that.

[@jacksonfev]

Jay Bertram You took it as something big. Just said it because it's a lot of school while working full time, jackass. Never heard of SIMCO or Zimmer, do they make dildos? Not interested.

[@Sma11Phr1e666]

Still coming back to this video 5 years later

[@heythere1900]

I still watch this video to this day. No pre workout compares.

[@craigward6333]

First meet in 10 days, and I'm watching all 3 of these every day till it is time!

[@v1ru546]

how'd it go?

[@Flatzee1]

This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin. If this doesnt make you want to go outside and break a PR nothing will

[@doublebassrox]

Im a bodyweight guy and just went from watching extreme calisthenic workouts to this, and i always love watching these powerlifting videos when im doing weights at the gym this shit gets me really pumped...the strength in both worlds is immense. doing a planche, then benching, doing an iron cross on the rings, and then deadlifting haha respect to all the giant dudes like this out there

[@gbaromer46]

i saw this vedio long ago then started powerlifting 3months ago now I'm taking rest because of knee pain and stressful life and planning to go back next week until finishing some buisness and knee recovery and i came across this vedio again its really goosebumbing me *i started late and just still begginer but it really made significant difference to my life

[@shawnofkansas]

What an awesome video...I have watched countless powerlifting videos on the youtubes over the years and this is by far the most motivational. I'm glad I don't have a bad elbow.

[@bernlin2000]

I think I felt my muscles grow just watching this video: great stuff, very inspirational, even for non-powerlifters like myself.

[@brillantitheo2243]

I've been training listening to this video for years and yesterday I pulled a 300 kg deadlift for the first time of my life listening to it, it has come full circle

[@LairdRoss]

That is awesome mate. I am close to that as well, I will do the same. Have a great day from another powerlifter

[@JediOkie]

I watch this at least once a week often more. It's better than any pre-workout drink I've ever tried.

[@chadwilmeth7511]

Hell yes to part 3!!! My fav video!!

[@davidverdugo5523]

Ive been battling elbow tendinitis funny enough and my PR was 285lbs incline bench for 3 reps(i got video on my channel). Ive finally rehabbed my elbow and got an incline bench of 290lbs for an easy 3 reps just now listening to this. Im going for 295 in the next week or 2. Getting through an nagging injury and breaking a long standing plateau is a beautiful feeling. Consistency is key!

[@NicholasOdinson]

Thanks for making this man. Been waiting for a powerlifting video like this for awhile Nice to see my friend Ben Rice in this video!

[@JustinHSV17]

Even though i'm into Bodybuilding, i admire u guys. Your sport is awesome

[@Le_doodoo]

Even till this day, i listen to this for lifting or life. Quality video my guy 🙏🏽

[@PowerStrengthHate]

Excellent video man, one of the best PL one's out there for sure

[@Nietzsche715]

Such a great video. This video has kickstarted more than one lifting day for me.

[@PurestHealthFoods]

Always watch this before a heavy session, gets me so fucking pumped.

[@jeremylujan3453]

2022. Still going hard to this. Thank you.

[@BIG_BAD_JOHN]

Watching this 10 years .. still the best ❤

[@delaneyjoel88]

Ive watched a lot of marks videos not sure how I missed this on but it might be one of the best videos ever!