The Journey of Ed Coan - The Greatest Powerlifter of All Time

[@OmarIsuf]

Favourite part is 37:40. "The best thing I got out of powerlifting was- I don't give a flying F about the awards...but the journey and the people I met. The people I can call friends. If when I die, I can have a handful of friends I can count on, I'm the luckiest man alive" Amazing

[@Corrupt140]

OmarIsuf Ever seen triceps like these, Ed? - No. Not on a girl.

[@supertraining06]

Thanks Omar that part killed me too. It got me so fired up!

[@MotheredANiMaL]

OmarIsuf ha! ggahaaaaaaaaaaaaayy!

[@nbudda708]

OmarIsuf The feels man!

[@Newbport849]

OmarIsuf Assmuffin.

[@mattypatty9297]

"Powerlifting is never going to leave me, no matter what I lift. It can't get away - I'm keepin it." Favorite quote from Coan

[@successstrategies8363]

Such passion 🔥

[@Yay31]

Ed deserves an ESPN 30 for 30.

[@stevesshawl7977]

💯

[@joshferguson9703]

Ed as well as Doug Young and Captain Kirk all deserve a 30 for 30 they could do them all together in a three part series

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

@@joshferguson9703 Agree. Jon Cole, too: Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, track and field.

[@claypearson8380]

Facts

[@bigdawg9237]

“What’s so hard about helping someone?” Love that quote by Ed Coan. So simple but something all of us need to hear.

[@AlbertColeUnleashed]

@@TheDarkOne2356 He's the best powerlifter in history. I don't think he cares what some anonymous nothing on the internet thinks. Plus, he earned money by winning powerlifting competitions.

[@MulliganBrothers]

Came here to learn something and I learned to CRY again!

[@supertraining06]

Hell yeah

[@AndwiguZ]

MulliganBrothers Was not prepared for 38min in. Pausing not to sob.

[@MulliganBrothers]

Andy Krem I didn't expect it. I was like why is the music starting and then!

[@marklesterjimenez5536]

Wtf ed coan just made me shed a tear, its been a while.. Its ironic that people say that showing ur emotion is a weakness and yet the strongest shed some of it in this video

[@Steven1l2]

Looks like Steve Stamper passed away

[@TheMitch112190]

Ed is such a great guy, so genuine and caring, classic Chicagoan man, he's the definition of a classic lifter

[@Matt_Lifts]

His starting strength at 16 and progression afterwards can only be described as savant-like

[@TheMitch112190]

+Matt Lifts bro he was sick strong at 16, I thought I was really strong at 16 but damn he blew my numbers out of the water

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

@@TheMitch112190 No, no MJG, don't put yourself down. I'm still comparing you to Ed Coan. You are BOTH the GOAT. Nice one champ 🙄

[@steroidsR4losers]

Take away the STEROIDS and watch as the FAKE STEROID "strength" VANISHES away! ROIDERS are FAKES! Stay natural buddy!

[@kishan4155]

Mark - "You've never seen triceps like this before have ya Ed Coan?" Ed - "No, not on a girl" I laughed too hard at that.

[@rubendebien5557]

Can't laugh too hard at such a joke

[@RodgerLucky714]

so quick too I'm still laughing

[@jesegarcia8902]

He's also a jokester 😂

[@steroidsR4losers]

Take away the STEROIDS and watch as the FAKE STEROID "strength" VANISHES away! ROIDERS are FAKES! Stay natural buddy!

[@Cdawg_6969]

“When there’s pain involved it’s no longer a game. It’s a way of life” I love that

[@siliconcrayon]

I'm dealing with depression and powerlifting kinda really saved my life. And this guy Ed coan is such a inspiration for me .. I'm truly blessed to see this video Ed proving why he is the GOAT.

[@QuietStormAffiliate]

Ed breaking down and actually giving credit to the journey not his Numbers. Shows his a class act and the GOAT!

[@ebabyw4966]

Mark- "how long did it take you to reach a 500lb sqwuat" Ed- "like 6 months" words of inspiration

[@thelastpigeon8098]

Well idk about that. I went from a 115kg squat to like a 170kg squat in 3 months

[@bobby9847]

@Truth Be’told That's a 150 pound increase in 3 months. If that keeps up for a total of 6 months his lift would be 529 pounds. you doofus.

[@bobby9847]

thats 12.5 pounds every week instead of the 5 most novice lifters will actually do.

[@johnh6928]

@@thelastpigeon8098 10 month later do you squat 500 now

[@SnowHawkX]

@@thelastpigeon8098 How much can you sqwat now?

[@RamblinAround]

Ed Coan is one of the coolest people on the planet. It would be enough that he was one of the greatest lifters of all time, but you can also see that he really has life figured out. Such a great attitude...never been more impressed by anyone.

[@leonardsmith9870]

Ed Coan literally is my inspiration for powerlifting. It's insane to see that in the videos the past couple of weeks, his technique is exactly the same as it was when he competed. Is anyone else boggled by how good his memory is as well? Recalling literally every name and number during his competing years.

[@adammound1982]

God we need ed Coan back at supertraining.

[@louie1066]

No 1 lifting/fitness channel on KZbin. How this doesn't have as many subscribers as some of the bigger (and inferior) channels is beyond me.

[@Schmandy]

Im not into powerlifting but Ed's personality had me stick around for an hour and 14 minutes. What a champ and such a cool an mellow dude. Great production on this video. Good work!

[@dleigh9997]

1:12:12

[@groove-lm6uh]

+1 what a nice guy

[@successstrategies8363]

💯

[@CerebralZen]

I think Silent Mike should change his nickname because he is making all kinds of sounds whenever he does anything.

[@ketchuponthedog]

CerebralZen uummmphh ummmphh ummmphh

[@MrSandhu0007]

CerebralZen 😂😂😂

[@5.7hemi79]

Noisy Mike

[@fatbrad412]

Ed's story about what powerlifting did for him, how he met Hege, and how he feels privileged to be a part of this sport that means so much to him was extremely powerful. What an awesome video.

[@beastblob4647]

Mr. Coan's quote "it's not a game it's never a game when pain is involved it's a way of life"

[@Grimexperience62]

Ed is the ultimate powerlifter. The word legend is over used these days. Ed Coan a living legend. I'm wondering if Ed remembers a guy named Jim Cash. He held the dead lift record in the 220's i'm remembering in the early 80's. I trained in the gym he trained back then in Kansas when I was in the military. It was owned by another great powerlifter Nate Foster. Thanks for the great video!!

[@BrandonConceicao]

I got to say Mark, your videos are the ones that help us youngsters learn. I'm not talking just technique and such, but how to be a good well rounded person. I click on your vids and they are an hour long and I tell myself damn thats way too long, but then I get so focused and attached to the content that it flies by. Keep it up, we need to learn because we have a long way to go.

[@jasondovydaitis4762]

the videos you guys did with Ed Coan are some of the best vids on youtube

[@WillNyerupLund]

What a guy! He's so freaking humble and kind!

[@randybarnett2308]

Seems like a real cool guy!👍💪🤠🏋️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

[@gymversus]

This whole video is gold dust.. mixing old footage into the stories was awesome.

[@roncitito7257]

Wasn't ready for that bowl of honey nut feelios.

[@huzza01]

Solkatti haha brilliant

[@DogginsFroggins]

Now this is motivation, not the loud screaming, loud music, cliched videos everyone puts out. The legacy of the GOAT!

[@Am_Brew]

What a top bloke, I love how passionate he is about his sport and also how kind and genuine he is.

[@jeffg1812]

Ed Coan getting emotional was the best part of this video. Extremely motivating.

[@gjmjblevins]

This was one of the greatest things I have ever watched, thank you so much for sharing. Blessings

[@trennet3377]

u need to get a life then bro .wow lol

[@knowerzark]

Cants seem to reply to your question but this is so inspiring for me. When I grew up in the 80s in Australia, Ed was a guy in a picture in muscle & fitness who Fred Garfield would rave about, so to hear him speak, to realize he's such an affable, decent guy who loves the iron as much as you do (even though he's more gifted than 99.9% of humans) and that getting big and strong for its own sake, and achieving his goals was all he cared about...that deep, zen like love for the game that never leaves you...is what I loved about it. I cried when he cried. It was awesome to see.

[@macgarth]

This was so well done it felt like I was in the gym listening to Ed and Mark shoot the shit!

[@uwekoch8054]

What an awsome get-together. It sucked me in and I felt like I was sitting next to Ed listening to his experiences. I forgot all the world around me.!!!!

[@TheSpartan93]

How fucking cool is this guy. Dayum

[@mikef1182]

"IT can't get away from ME!" Love it! Ed Coan is such a huge inspiration!

[@rg8276]

It completely floors me what a regular kind of guy Ed seems to be....today's pro athletes should take a lesson from Mr. Coan....Thank you Mark and Chris for filming this outstanding look at Ed Coan.

[@gruntcandy2967]

You all had great chemistry throughout the entire video. Great watch.

[@CamWooster]

Ed Coan is a real, genuinely good man. Thanks for uploading this

[@supertraining06]

Guys give me ideas on what your favorite parts were

[@mrdarkevil1998]

Minute 38 i was getting water in my eyes

[@ianmcstruthers9937]

I had an erection the entire time. Starting at about the 20 minute mark I began orgasming uncontrollably, which lasted until about 5 minutes after the video was over

[@NatoElite101]

supertraining06 everything is just pure golden

[@geniusaza]

supertraining06 1:00:20

[@byterwrist]

Hall of fame

[@josephdecker0]

This guy. man. You know, a real person, someone with real values, and a perception of themselves that is down to earth. Its great to have people like Ed to look up to and to see an actual example of what a man is. Someone who dedicates themselves, someone who recognizes the important things in life, someone who loves, and who is unafraid of expressing their admiration and humility. DAMN.

[@ahmedalabdan8108]

One of the greatest hour spent. Great stories from the greatest powerlifter in the world

[@tpozeck]

Excellent video, it seems to not only capture Ed's amazing accomplishments and dedication to power lifting but his desire to always work toward his personal best as well as to help others reach their best. As a 16-year old, a body building neighbor/friend of mine began bringing me with him to Quad's Gym to lift. I can remember him pointing out several of the big-time lifters in the gym to me, and being introduced to the pound-per-pound world's strongest man. What amazed me the most was how nice Ed was, even taking time to give me a couple pointers on squats.

[@05khanha]

500 squat in 6 months? Well fuck me.

[@akajiblubb2401]

RLprod he had a 133kg bench with 68kg bodyweight too. yeah fuck me too

[@ceili]

Yeah I was completely stunned when he said that

[@IvdAEROvm]

jn

[@thrashattack211]

RLprod Back in the day they didnt have time to be fucking around with the weights lol

[@markuscwatson]

fucking nuts

[@ObesetoBeast]

Really enjoyed this! Seriously, learned so much, THANK YOU GUYS!

[@m3tys]

This video is awesome! I watched it multiple times and I'm sure, I will watch it yet many many times... When Ed says "The best thing I got out of powerlifting..." - it beats all motivation movies that I've seen on YT. Thank You Ed!

[@jduffy4851]

Inspirational! I don't care if you're not a power lifter, anyone in any walk of life can learn something from Ed Coan!

[@patrickirish9427]

I don't think the powerlifting community can thank Ed Coan, Mark Bell and Silent Mike (and all those faces not seen on camera helping out from ST) for these videos. Really thanks so much such an amazing and humble athlete Ed Coan is.

[@jimbobbananaskins]

Hands down the best thing on KZbin ever. What an absolute legend, but so humble with it. Exactly what a role model should be; Ed Coan G.O.A.T.

[@Vikingarmrestling]

this vid so nice i've seen it twice.

[@mitchellhayman381]

Agreed, any plans on breaking that 1760 bro?

[@Vikingarmrestling]

Mitchell Hayman me?

[@mitchellhayman381]

Wasn't that your best total?

[@Vikingarmrestling]

Mitchell Hayman 1735 is.my best in competition. I am in offseason training now and hoping to break 1900 in my next meet

[@mitchellhayman381]

That's awesome, good for you. Keep us posted.

[@witea100]

Nothing will ever top these Ed Coan videos! Outstanding

[@cramirez318]

Mark Bell: How wonderful is powerlifting? Ed Coan: YES!

[@cramirez318]

+Cristian Ramirez +supertraining06

[@zeeeeb0]

I have nothing to say. That was beautiful. I could listen to Ed talk for 5 more hours if this vid was that long.

[@nickguinther3600]

Such an awesome video. Will more than likely watch this multiple times in order to really absorb everything. Having videos like this for inspiration and motivation and all the positive fluffy things I can refer to is so awesome. Thanks to Mark, Boar and Silent Mike for always making the world a better place to lift!

[@99johnsonb]

Ed Coan seems like not only one the nicest guys in powerlifting but just an all round nice guy. Great video guys.

[@dannya1209]

Great video. In addition to his awesome feats, you can really tell how genuinely kind Ed is. Great Story.

[@Riff_salad]

Favorite line: "I'd put some parmesan cheese on that meatball head." (~ 32:29) I really got the sense that there was genuine camaraderie by these gentlemen - all men who I seriously look up to, watch, read, and emulate. These kind of videos really humanize this sport - makes me realize powerlifting is so much more than mad dog stares by thick guys at the gym and latex suits. I love what SuperTraining Gym stands for and how they're communicating to my generation.

[@johnvogel4617]

Absolutely love Eddy Coan, what a guy!

[@steph5873]

This guy looks like a great man. So happy he got into the hall of fame and well deserved.

[@PushPullPresent]

Been looking out for this one! Came for Ed Coan, stayed for Ed Coan.

[@WWStrengthAthletics]

3 year old video and still one of my favorites - priceless

[@nemasis596]

Who else watched the whole thing? :) new sub btw.

[@supertraining06]

Best vid I have ever been a part of

[@iSeven1000]

Nemasis how can you not watch the whole thing...? legend. that's all i have to say.

[@ilie92md1]

Mark's content is so good, I don't even noticed the time go by when I watch his videos. Amazing watching you guys!

[@supertraining06]

Thanks a ton guys

[@johnalanreese6837]

supertraining06 Mark, is there an e-mail address for supertraining06?

[@AgeBetterDotCom]

Great Video! The most impressive thing about Ed is that he takes it all in stride, and never lost perspective on what was important. I consider myself lucky to have known him personally.

[@DavidJones-gp7cd]

Amazing stuff. Cheers for the content Mark,Mike,Ed and Chris

[@CLYDEMORE]

Thankyou Ed Coan, Mark and Chris Bell and Silent Mike for always inspiring me!! One Love!

[@dave1235]

Definitely watching this while doing cardio

[@samvt]

Jiawei Haack really? i was thinking of getting a pizza

[@dave1235]

www.strengtheory.com/avoiding-cardio-could-be-holding-you-back/

[@dave1235]

srs

[@MikeDunn]

Dave ATG thanks for the article.

[@levilemon1518]

Ed is the coolest guy it seems. Every video I have watched with him has been so humbling. What a hell of a guy.

[@IEvoHI]

Fucking loved it. I actually started crying when he talked about getting his award. There is much more you can learn from this man.

[@supertraining06]

Who else balled like a baby? I know I did!

[@HumanMechanism]

The rockey tribute at the end with the arm wrestling was great. Whole things was superb. This channel spoils me.

[@KyokuDoKansoShinasai]

'You never seen triceps like this before, have you Ed Coan??' 'Nah, not on a girl' Broke me hahaha

[@humungus3]

The old clips and pics of Ed here and there were a wonderful touch. Amazing production.

[@MrOnceinside]

"I think you're better off not knowing any better" Never have truer words been spoken. I was similar when I started out. Naturally strong etc etc... then along came form police, and all the experts and it got into my head that I was squatting to deep, my bench grip was too close, and I should deadlift sumo... It sort of ruined me, but I stuck with it and did pretty good. But that is the crux.. people will ruin your chances if they can.

[@toxman69]

Ed Coan is a true role model and hero. We need more of this today.

[@jbrown259237]

This video is so cool, it's so nice to see the Bell's @25:13

[@supertraining06]

I couldn't agree more

[@JasonLeeno]

Mark I need to take the time to thank you for having the ED Coan series. It has literally been the most motivating and inspiring thing I've experienced in lifting all year. Thank you.

[@quinlansee1]

amazing video... didnt need crazy training or editing, just great stories. Really inspiring.

[@Masterofmonotony]

This was AWESOME, I could totally feel Eds joy when he talked about the old memories and stuff, VERY powerful words, the man is truly a legend.

[@H1262.0]

No sleep for me tonight.

[@supertraining06]

It's worth it

[@AndwiguZ]

Wish this lasted for 2 more hours, and i could give more likes! Met Coan in a parkinglot in norway once and was starstruck and couldnt utter a word. Such an awesome dude and an inspiration!

[@ThePureIcez]

Looks like I am staying up a little late tonight

[@wolfganghasenmaier8350]

I have a sponsor in 12 steps and he reminds me a lot of Ed Coan. Looks and behaviour. Naturally super strong aura and genuinely humble. Very intelligent. I wept when I met him in 2015 and he agreed to coach me. saying "sure". I knew that he could teach me exactly where I needed huge changes in mentality. He makes a huge difference to this day. I met Eddie Coan in 2003 in Calumet City and he was very friendly. As we said in our gym (2 guys totalling 2150 raw plus) Ed Coan is the MAN. God bless him.

[@wolfganghasenmaier7500]

@CrabApples Bodaciously Bitter Fruit's :) no idea what ya mean but sounds funny

[@milesdavis2232]

Favorite part is when Ed says he had a boner like a fucking porno-star because Franco knew his name, then apologizes to your parents! Classic! He is a great man both in and outside weightlifting.

[@shanebrett8000]

This morning I unsubscribed from numerous KZbin channels, this is one of a a few I stayed subd to. Quality over quantity. Knowledge, laughs and most of all these guys are down to earth. I remember I found this channel, I had watched Bigger Faster Stronger a few years previous, so happy to see the Bell Bros doing well. Silent Mike and the modest wise guests such as Ed make it the great channel it is.

[@BlackAdam2784]

What's NOT to like about Coan. Dude is easily the greatest Powerlifter of all time and easily one of the most nicest, most humble people you'll ever meet.

[@alnorth612]

Ed is tha man. From power lifting to self defense/martial arts. That's the spirit ,u can never stop learning.

[@shawz10]

Wait a minute, right off the bat at SIXTEEN years old and 150 lb bodyweight he did a 485 Sqt, 295 Bench, and a 495 DL? Thats some crazy shit. I guess genetics do matter after all.

[@brucedickinson12]

and gear

[@mrla6240]

while listening to IRON MAIDEN

[@laurenwarren8101]

No gear at 16

[@merces47letifer4]

@@brucedickinson12 oh would you fuck off, you lazy, jealous twat.

[@Milan_M95]

@@brucedickinson12 get all the gear you want you probably won't lift what he did at 16 moron

[@OgNightcrawler]

This deserves a million views. Loved it Ed coan is the best

[@rasas321]

here i am trying to get my bench to 225 for 1 rep max and these guys doing 315 for reps......

[@alcoholya]

+rasas321 go eat some food.

[@rasas321]

Machete Moonlight no shit sherlock

[@onlinearmeygames]

+rasas321 they been lifting for thousands year

[@Grimmjow19872]

+rasas321 work on your triceps strength, close grip presses, skull crushers and overhead extensions, heavy 6-8 reps and your bench will go up

[@onlinearmeygames]

I can bearly get 130 for reps

[@TheRealMonnie]

This is a great interview. I didn't even know this guy existed and now he's a hero!

[@Draconical]

Mike always sounds funny when he benches .. Like he is going to spew.. So much power

[@dougchilton6611]

The guys is the absolute GOAT and a hell of a nice guy!

[@elijahgormley4461]

First, Coan baby!

[@taenyftw]

wow ed is so much bigger than life itself. what a great guy. never seen any lifting content like this mark, thank you

[@laurencemanley3988]

Why does Ed Coan hate Mike so much?

[@jamartinez70]

I didn’t think I was going to watch this the whole way through, thanks for schooling me and a bunch of others! Peace...

[@brucedickinson12]

would help if he said what gear he used

[@deltronzero9]

Serious respect..... a true sage.... a master of life and lifting.

[@Drakestalker]

WHO WON THE ARM WRESTLING MATCH?! I NEED TO KNOW. THIS WILL KEEP ME UP AT NIGHT FOR AT LEAST A WEEK.

[@1TieDye1]

this was awesome. this channel has been pure gold as of late.

[@xECKSx58]

Ed Coan, boss level = 9,000

[@KallenbergMD]

Just watch the whole thing after coming home in the morning from being on call for the last 24h , just loved every second of it and was deeply touched by Ed being all emotional , had tears in my eyes too. Big Fan of Ed and you Mark !! Love the sport !! Greetings from Germany !!

[@elvisfan8913]

i wish I knew what that song at the beginning was called