Street Strength Competition: Who’s Strongest?

[@parkermihelic1627]

"I have a bad shoulder" *proceeds to demolish the bell*

[@liamflynn6929]

He had that technique

[@TheNomios]

Yeah, looked like a at least a couple years lumberjack experience

[@wetporkchops420]

Most of the new generation doesn't know how to swing an axe. Any dude in good shape who's cut firewood a dozen times should be able to do it. They're not putting their core into it or holding it higher with dominant hand and letting it slide down as they swing.

[@SpacemarineHelldiver]

​@wetporkchops420 Ah yes, always the comment who treats the newer generation like shit. Well done for being such a good and definitely not biased person.

[@GRPABT1]

​@@wetporkchops420 you're not wrong, but accuracy is just as important. Without practice most people will not hit the sweet spot.

[@Koby871]

Will really came through on his promise to post more in December

[@stiviajazi]

KZbin revenue is higher

[@hupe5836]

it's DDD for a reason ;)

[@TheToplessChefWB]

He’s now married. He’s got a new boss expecting him to bring in more revenue! 😂

[@Koby871]

@@TheToplessChefWBI’m rolling🤣

[@SkyZer0]

he did?

[@NaftaliTheFoodie]

It’s the little subtleties like “press x to interact“ edits that make Will’s videos so incredible

[@raulgallardo5140]

That had me dying 😂

[@tgchavi6012]

"Alex was really nice, so we're not gonna show that pitiful hammer attempt" 😂😂😂

[@eldunari6676]

That was wild lmao

[@TheEditorJosh]

That little clip of the salmon shirt guy walking looked like a NPC cutscene so I had to add it 😂 -Editor Josh

[@greuju]

That was gold

[@CHRISHERIA]

Great video Will 💪🏼 This town looks like a Movie set !

[@pine464]

For real, the place looks like such a chill community

[@logcabins8258]

For real bro, like a video game…

[@amdetsion3256]

@@pine464 Welcome to Markham- the good side of GTA

[@Spring66]

It’s a charming part of town called unionville

[@5ino3vil]

legit this place ive never seen a place like it loool. i couldnt help but wonder if it was all acting the whole time loool

[@Jonas-22]

This just proves the power of dad strength. Tons of big guys couldn't do it, but old dudes just pulled up and demolished it

[@kiznisha2562]

It’s largely technique, much like those punch strength machines. These older guys have probably done some hands on labour including log splitting etc. which undoubtedly gives them an advantage.

[@bigz5262]

Lol the big guys just have glamour muscles

[@kiznisha2562]

@@bigz5262 Not really, those bigger guys will be far stronger than the older ones but they just don’t have the technique. Much like how a 250lb bodybuilder would likely get his face smashed by a 160lb pro fighter, despite the bodybuilder obviously being bigger and stronger. It’s all about what you’re trained to do.

[@bigz5262]

@@kiznisha2562 being stronger without any functional strength is what glamour muscles are

[@kiznisha2562]

@@bigz5262 Sure, but it’s very hard to build a lot of muscle without also being strong, that just comes with the territory of how that muscle is built. There is sometimes big differences between gym strength and functional strength, but there is also a lot of cope from smaller guys saying that bigger guys physiques are “just for show”. Who cares.

[@BossHOF]

14:04 "They used to call me the hammer" In high school? "Hockey team buddy" *Fails* *Walks away in shame*

[@Inventor1488]

(Nobody called him the hammer)

[@unbillóndeideas]

plot twist: they used to call him hammer handle

[@greglenny1999]

They used to call him hammered

[@andysfunhouse]

Will, hope you enjoyed the donuts!! It was great meeting you! Thanks for an awesome time!! p.s still have the 100, wasn't lying when I said I'd save it lol

[@ragedcarnage912]

Bro u literally made up such a wholesome part of the vid 💪🏻🔥

[@jadelazure5813]

Good job that was really impressive 👏👏👏

[@sergiodelrioreyes7655]

I gotta know, what did you change in that last attempt? Apparently the first one went south

[@andysfunhouse]

@@sergiodelrioreyes7655 To be quite honest, nerves got me the first time lol. Didn’t know what to expect. By the end I was confident enough to smash it hard enough! I threw my arms back as far as I could and swung as hard as possible. In my case I just had to cool down and try again.

[@The.Drunk-Koala]

This comment needs a 📌

[@Monoiru]

That guy Alex was just wholesome😊 Love Will’s community, non toxicity anywhere tbh

[@kingelijah4189]

“I have a bad shoulder” *Proceeds to hit it with no struggle 🤣

[@robertt9342]

It’s less about shoulders, that just affects your mobility.

[@executioner_ecgbert884]

Dudes looks like he's been doing concrete for decades

[@rockysingh6600]

Give me the duration

[@HillaryNguyenDon]

It's so surprising to me that the people that were best at this were random old dudes that do not look like they work out. Love it.

[@nathanj9544]

Old man strength for sure

[@TheProfyx]

physical work through the decades do miracles 😅

[@obi-wankenobi9871]

They simply have the technique. Most of these people looked like theyve never held a hammer.

[@MaliohammadDesigns]

Most of the people only moved their arms which will make their hit much weaker. If they have used their entire body they would have had better luck

[@3eees]

@@obi-wankenobi9871yes it’s all technique obviously. Case in point: 62 year old man with shoulder injury.

[@paulc1553]

An early Christmas present from Will. What I like is how supportive Will is in these videos and the community to. Cheers!

[@Monoiru]

Yeah I feel like men, women alike in Will’s community are just wholesome and makes me restore faith in humanity😌 it definitely is dependant on the creator though. You got a wholesome creator you will usually have wholesome communuty😊

[@greuju]

The redeption arc of the swole asian was great. Hes got good spirit lol

[@janedoe2509]

seeing you interact with all the randoms and bringing joy to everyone brightened my day, thanks will

[@PwningSarge]

I love Wills style of throwing comedy and little jokes in, but maintaining a level of seriousness and talking about the facts, but this video is pure gold. I can't stop laughing, thank you for all the laughs. I love your content!

[@madraszewskaPL]

I had the shittiest day today and this video made me smile for solid 16 minutes. Thank you so much, also the 62 year old guy needs more love from the comment section! ❤️

[@TheEditorJosh]

Hope your day gets better bro

[@YoungBottleCap]

Honestly ppl don’t realize it’s about technique too, you gotta place one hand on the handle and another right under the actual hammer and slide that hand down as you bring it down to increase the leverage of the hammer and creating more force

[@JBS7551]

Bingo

[@Geozuks]

How does sliding one hand down mid movement increases leverage more effectively than just holding from the closest part of the handle from the start? If something, it looks like the opposite since you'd start the movement with one hand down on the handle and the other in a upper, suboptimal, position. Besides, to slide the hand you gotta loose the grip and that means that you're exerting force only with one arm throughout the movement

[@YoungBottleCap]

someones never used a sledge or a pickaxe before and it shows@@Geozuks

[@Geozuks]

@@YoungBottleCap Yeah, I haven't. That's why I asked dumbass

[@defeqel6537]

and keep your feet wide, NOT one forward one back

[@christianpage2990]

Wow, the 60 year old absolutely smashed it, impressive

[@elafzal5866]

his technique was good. this isnt just about power, its getting a good swing.

[@xZeroOffical]

Yeah, he was very natural about it too. Like he does it every day

[@jfjnpxmy]

@@xZeroOffical Almost certainly how he came by his bad shoulder. Dude had the look of a man who's done something physical for 45 years.

[@Tuftur]

Will is my favorite influencer by far. Such a stand-up and nice guy!

[@M077Y]

I would like this but you're at 69 currently, so I'll just comment instead- massive agree!

[@loveattack9882]

Dude was not giving up 😭

[@shannonstibor6967]

Persistence is key. Glad he got his 100 finally (with or without ai lol) Grats to everyone else as well, great to see everyone having a fun time, even just watching ❤

[@andydelarosa767]

I love how the first Asian guys CLEARLY called out all his friends 😂😂😂

[@danny97_]

Finally someone mentioned it 😂😂😂

[@MelanieMN]

I love to see it when people come together and create a little community even for just a day where everybody can have a fun time and a moment where everybody just claps for them for simply trying! No judging and all smiles, love it!

[@GRPABT1]

I've been swinging sledge hammers at work for 20 years and these things always provide entertainment. People don't realise it's more about accuracy and hitting the pad cleanly than brute strength. It's the electronic ones you have to avoid.

[@IrishBiteGirl]

Mhm. It's 90% about guiding the hammer / axe in a rotation to let gravity apply all the force.

[@TheRealWulfderay]

Love the guy who kept coming back. Never give up! Fyi, there is a technique. 1. Feet shoulder width apart, square to the target. 2. Use the hammer to test the distance and aim before you go. 3. Bring the hammer over your head, both hands near the end. 4.) PULL the hammer down with all your might, but squat at the same time, in one fluid motion. If you can time the pull and the squat correctly you will put way more of your mass in to the swing and even people who don't look strong will be able to ring the bell. Just like splitting firewood.

[@Moya30127163]

Damn, I was smiling like an idiot from the beginning to the end of this video, Will is such a charismatic guy, really knows how to bring people together and spread positivity.

[@pentera9349]

That one guy prepping for a one rep max on the bell was fun as hell haha, he got it tho! Respect :D

[@Hudm41]

LOL oh man the translations for that Chinese couples conversation had me absolutely dying hahahaha!

[@TheEditorJosh]

Lmao glad you enjoyed -Editor Josh

[@heilerko9349]

That restaurant owner has chopped some firewood, pure technique.

[@DevlinEdora]

No amount of Synthol could save me on this one. How embarrassing 😂 Awesome video Will, great meeting you and getting the chance to be a part of the fun!

[@stackogibus9864]

Bro how tall are you?

[@DevlinEdora]

@@stackogibus9864Yo! About 6'2"

[@SuperMontsta]

You just need to learn the proper technique. I could have done this as a scrawny teen (I chopped wood all the time) Blade your feet to start. One hand near the base, one hand near the head of the hammer. Right hand if you're over right shoulder, switch if you're going left. Step your back foot forward, bringing it in line with the front foot while you swing. The hand near the head slides down towards the other hand as you swing. Holding it by the far end of the handle, the leverage is way off. You get started slow, and don't build enough momentum and power. I do this at the Renaissance fair all the time, people get amazed I can do 20 consecutive easily. It's all technique though, much like throwing a punch isn't just shoulder and arm.

[@DevlinEdora]

I can't speak for anybody else, but my problem was being afraid of doing a big 'correct' swing and missing the target entirely. Figured I'd rather do a more controlled swing that was less likely to ring it, but also less likely to miss and embarass the hell outta myself 😂 Despite what most of the commenters think, I have indeed swung a hammer before, I've chopped wood, and I worked in a trade for over a decade hahah. The nerves get to ya though! 😅

[@MamaTenny]

@@DevlinEdorayou did fantastic!!! 💪🏼❤️🙌🏼 No one said it was easy!

[@noahconstantine8409]

Will you have outdone yourself. This was such a creative idea and perfect way to connect with community. The editing alone gave me a surplus of laughs, not to mention the way you interact with the people around you. Thank you for your channel!!!!

[@TheEditorJosh]

Yeah it’s honestly crazy that for just a few hours, there’s a little world that gets built up around a single idea. Pretty cool actually. And I’m glad you enjoyed the editing! - Editor Josh

[@azeemmamajiwalla1854]

It's incredible how you bring the Markham community together with things like this. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@srleplay]

Old guy was technique over 9000

[@eldunari6676]

For real

[@obsidiantain]

5000x more wholesome than expected.

[@IanJesting]

Dude with the bad shoulder just understands momentum haha

[@max-su1nm]

You are the reason that i started working out thank you will❤️

[@thicccboyyy_]

xQcL

[@jrodriguez_1037]

7:08 all that warm up for that 😭😭

[@waterplayzs3337]

5:50 had me rolling lmao😂

[@_W4VYY]

" I'm a failure" "You are man" 💀

[@Nvlutey27]

Dude in the black tank shoulda went home early LMAO

[@beatservecrakers172]

If you watch till the end he won. That's why you should never give up.

[@marvinsequera]

Will is such a nice guy you can tell by the way he interacts with everybody.

[@Ghost.2G]

10:36 THE NOME THEME FROM LN DLC, I RECOGNIZE THAT SHIT FROM ANYWHERE, good to know the editor has taste

[@wrathmill]

Why were the old ladies better than half the young guys lmao

[@justinswan5406]

Cause the young guys play video games projecting the use of hammers lol

[@MamaSwole]

Soooo many innuendos😂

[@AllanGromilic]

Will is a role model fr

[@fqami2548]

0:28 Will: Be honest with me, who were you thinking about in that moment? Guy: My grandma Me: 😮😮😮 * guy continues sentence * Me: 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 Anyone else?

[@benprins8240]

Awesome video Will. May you, Katie and your families have a Merry Christmas and happy New Year😊😊 Hope you hit all of your goals in 2024 and beyond You're our Thor, let's make it happen.

[@xHelloSushix]

Tire flip challenge next! Love how loved you are, Will 🙌

[@kdub11]

Secret along with speed is to make sure your hands keep the handle parallel to the ground upon impact. Pretty sure I'd be able to ring the bell with a 12oz trim hammer

[@AgentBanana007]

Yeah, you almost squat down/fall with the hammer so it not only stays parallel to the ground, but also so it stays above you for longer allowing you to give it power for a longer period of time. As soon as the hammer passes the 90 degree angle that it makes with your body on the downswing you’re barely giving it any more power.

[@beckwilde]

The most unassuming people win these challenges, i love it

[@AbhishekKumar-vk6rp]

Crazy to see so many people get together and have fun, Its truly Rare 👌

[@Goldlucky13]

as someone who has done trail work/used mallets like that for work, i am CRINGING at the technique most people are using!! i was afraid someone was going to pull their back lol. but i love how supportive and fun the little gathering was.

[@bradleylefika9209]

That dude swung and missed that so many times 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@oMgxDizzy]

holyyy you actually posted my embarrassment of an attempt LOL thanks Will & Patrick for running the event :) - Oli

[@TheEditorJosh]

Your segment was one of my favorites because it covers so many emotions. Starts off bittersweet (Ollie), then sets up a generational competition between the other man, then comedy, then some cap (Will’s female audience stat lmao), and then almost killing Will at the end. It’s an editor’s dream to have that amount of emotions in such a short segment. - Editor Josh

[@xBlade173]

I think this shows that old man strength is a real thing

[@bokchoiman]

Will's viewers never fail to fill him up with cream.

[@TreCayUltimateLife]

Oh my god that synthol comment and reaction had me crying lmfao

[@Chadwinw]

"Alex was really nice, so we're not gonna show that pitiful hammer attempt." 😂

[@joshpointoh]

I dont think I've ever seen someone with less athleticism and rhythm than that guy in the A's hat. I'd pay money to see him try to dance.

[@hannahfrazier5332]

"mom please bro"

[@theusros]

those guys missing the pad was so fucking good awesome video, will

[@cartercustoms4600]

The trick is to use an axe technique. Do a half squat down motion at the end of the strike. The momentum increases the impact force.

[@CB-sr8ee]

Dude with the shoulder issue had a good strategy there!

[@battlevain]

The first guy was the most impressive. Very nice and humble guy who with one swing makes it look so easy. Deceptively strong.

[@nordinemco8808]

11:11 He said mom please bro im sorry 😂😂😂

[@KING_FU]

The guy with Chat GPT got my dying. And got it at the End. Respect Bro 👊

[@brendenmcmahon2023]

Shoutout to the boys bringing Boston Creams

[@joechewter1322]

Old guy chops wood. Fair amount of technique required

[@Potat0-_-d0nut]

Such an awesome video, way better than other content creators doing stupid pranks and bothering people, this actually brought ppl together, love the video

[@hugohollevoet2489]

the 60 year old was smart and used his body weight behind the hammer instead of just arm strenght

[@benprins8240]

Awesome stuff. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to Will, Katie and your families.😊😊😊 Hope you achieve all your goals in 2024 and beyond. You're our Thor, that needs to happen.

[@saharvacnich1993]

"whats this for?" "youtube"... checks out

[@Ina_Toma]

I really loved the atmosphere of this video, I was smiling through the whole video! :)

[@torrianwatson9052]

Awesome video Will!!! I like how you got the entire community involved. Keep up the great video content. It's videos like these that keep/make youtube great.

[@immortal_wolfi]

If i was there i would definitely try it

[@Ryan-tv6cy]

The editing in this one was brilliant! Love the vid!

[@TheEditorJosh]

Thanks so much Ryan! -Editor Josh

[@leomonaghan3933]

Key is to aim for the outermost (closest to you) edge of the block so as to maximize the leverage of the impact of the hammer.

[@roy._cam]

Chat gpt came in clutch 🤞😭

[@rway-ju7in]

ong jit

[@Izaiiuh]

Why was this one of the most wholesome videos ive seen latley.

[@achionidis]

That Alex guy has gotta be the biggest fan with the two milly congrats and Boston creams !!

[@MrBenigi]

Will... besides the video. Youre so geniune and just a nice guy. Thank you for making the world a better place

[@BubacarrJammeh-qf4ee]

Willl you the best. I can’t get enough of your content. Really thanks from NYC. Nothing to smile about around here so I rely on you

[@slavicboar7326]

0:59, god that edit got me hahaahh

[@can-usa]

Alex bringing Tin Horton donuts to congrlate🎉 is the most Canadian thing I have seen in a long time.

[@dsamurai4725]

This is how Canada works, you set up a Hamme Strike challenge and immediately people crowd around you and give you Dozens of Boston Creams

[@ItsNicolau]

I love these videos! You do them so well, Will

[@WillTennyson]

Thanks bro!

[@gfggft345]

"Mom, please Bro" was probably my favourite quote of the day

[@Cartergoesharder]

It’s a good day when will uploads 🎉

[@jdabelado716]

The fact that the first person on this video beat the challenge immediately is hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@brunchninja]

This is exactly what I needed on a slow Thursday 😂 thanks will!

[@FinalChill2020]

man, you're physique is getting amazing brodie, keep up the good work and inspirational videos

[@sb9445]

Need more videos like this will!!!

[@justDavidThanks]

Your fans are so wholesome I love it

[@ActualHumanPerson]

They're going to be real mad when they realize it's monopoly money

[@zacharytavallaee5916]

"I can unpack that with you later" bro im dead hahaha

[@waltermelon6747]

What a wholesome video will 😊

[@karinisvetcool]

Only people with dad energy beat it and I love it

[@RAJ_2203]

Huge nostalgia of ollie..❤

[@thekingdomofanimals8323]

Yep. Looked like Will's heart skipped a beat when he said that.

[@seankumar6362]

rest in peace ollie

[@willgoss2139]

Loved this, just smiling the entire episode super wholesome

[@cherokky7903]

Dad strength, all there is to it

[@shamtwenty27]

2:19 that’s what yoo ass bet “I’m just kidding”😂😂😂 all cooling tho