The Strongest Man Who Ever Lived | The Bill Kazmaier Story

[@EpictheEpicest]

He still holds the distinction as being the only man banned for being too strong. To me that's better than an additional title.

[@Jeudaos]

exactly, well said. arguably the strongest man that ever lived.

[@waynewilliams8554]

@EpictheEpicest, I agree. The powers to be had no answer for their decision!!

[@phadley78tube]

Wow crazy they did not invite him to defend his title.

[@MojKanal-cz1iz]

He was banned for being a dick and not for being "too strong" lol. If he had better attitude he would be invited back.

[@guytansbariva2295]

​@@MojKanal-cz1iz Yep, Kaz was extremely strong, but his A-hole attitude really turned everyone against him. A lot like how these days, people don't like Eddie Hall because he's an arrogant A-hole.

[@bobbullethalf]

I met Bill in the past and even worked out at his gym and I can tell you he was the nicest guy ever. Full of advice and easy to talk to.

[@youtubecensors5419]

Thank goodness! We'd all have been in trouble if he wasn't so nice.

[@bobbullethalf]

@@youtubecensors5419 , yeah for some reason people mistake kindness for weakness, but for those of us in the iron game we know the difference. You can be nice without destroying all of humanity.

[@Richard-lu8ck]

I met him once at the grand opening of a new gym - and I SWEAR there was a guy in there strutting around with Invisible Lat Syndrome. Just let that sink in lol... ILS with the worlds strongest man watching you. Kaz just laughed, shook his head, and said "Some guys...."

[@JamesStreet-tp1vb]

​@@Richard-lu8ckA guy I know met him in Alabama and asked him if he'd roll a frying pan and he did. He brought the pan to work and showed me. It actually had a piece of Kaz's skin on it. You could see the fingerprint lines on it. Lol.

[@bobdavis3389]

He sure was .

[@mattbison1]

That 5 year absence was an absolute travesty for Strongman. I really think he would have had another two titles.

[@aarons3014]

Depends why he wasn't invited. To put it diplomatically, he had a history of abrasive interactions. We probably won't know the real story for quite a while.

[@zatoichi6]

Wouldn’t travel outside America to compete, apparently

[@jameschristy9966]

Probably 4 more

[@boostedchicken001]

They banned him cause he was to dominate making everyone else look bad

[@Thisnameisnottakenjk]

Let's be real, 5 more.

[@manhiem2213]

I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Kazmaier a few years ago in Alaska. He is a humble man and was great to talk with. I can tell you for an older gentlemen he is still a power house. I hope I get to cross paths with him again.

[@qaz-fi1id]

Mr? Why do you people do that, some false humility and and am appearance of respect, please

[@atodaso1668]

The man, the myth, the legend, Bill Kazmaier.

[@adsaccuracy]

Kaz was the man and always will be. period.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Louis Cyr!

[@procrastinateurreformateur5968]

@@SeptemberChild1835 Manfred Hoeberl.

[@Tony_Bologna684]

So this is who they modeled Mr. Incredible after

[@paysonfox88]

Sue Kazmaer was Elasta-girl.. and they got BUSY!!!

[@tacticalmattfoley]

From the waist up, maybe.......

[@craigwheeler4760]

There was a time Bill Took a trip to Scotland with Dr. Terry Todd. He was there to learn how to do the highland games events. On the way to the competition, Todd took Bill to a local bar that had a "manhood stone" of round shape. It was basically a natural atlas stone that had been around that town for years. The test for any strong man was to see if you could pick the stone up off the ground. A very strong man could even get it to his lap and mabe put it on a short wall. Bill Kazmaier lifted the stone over his head! It weighted over 300lbs. Dr. Terry exclaimed "Bill you just made history!!!!" and had him do it again. Bill held it aloft as Todd took a photo of it.\ That Photograph of Bill lifting the 300+lbs stone overhead is still iconic today. So few men even now could do that

[@jacksonmd62]

I remember Kaz in my youth and saw him compete on ABC Sports Spectacular. He has responded to my messages on Instagram and even liked things I have shared showing he has a mind beyond Strongman.

[@Crijoe]

Would've loved to see Kaz with today's training methods.

[@elliottengstrand5988]

Yeah I would think if he were plucked out of time and transplanted to today at his prime he would be comparable to Mitch or Martins. Just generally really good at everything.

[@japanesecar1501]

Kaz had natural pressing power that neither of those have, perhaps a stronger squatter naturally than even Mitchell(and he beats martins for sure). Eddie, Z territory, Biby can be stronger, but Biby is also over 400. Kaz could run 800m with a solid time, and still do work. Not saying biby isn´t a freak man, but kaz was the 320 some beast that could do it all. Him at 345 of quality weight would be unmatched. Almost "Big Hall" levels of strength, but lighter and faster.@@elliottengstrand5988

[@jacksonmd62]

Absolutely

[@chevy4x466]

Don’t underestimate the steroid era of the 70s

[@victorkreig6089]

@@chevy4x466 Bill didn't jab lmao, some did but most didn't because it wasn't understood enough and the amount of broscience warnings at the time made made skittish

[@Ferrignohh]

its a damn shame Big Kaz missed out on those WSM...he very could have won three more titles

[@Saskman73]

he could have possibly won 6 or 7 total I think

[@emperomassinencambio...9941]

I guess he would've won 2 more titles (I have had this discussion with other fans for over 15 years 😅) he was a beast, but the sport was specializing and big names were sprouting. Capes was at his primer, Sigmarsson was growing and just getting better, on the other hand Kaz wasn't getting any younger nor healthier. Also there were guys like Ab Wolders who could snatch some good points here and there. So yeah, Kaz definitely would've ruled the first half of the 80's, but the other half wasn't going to be the same (Kaz was very injury prone), just check what happened in Pure Strength.

[@dragon81heart]

@@emperomassinencambio...9941 I’m going to add one caveat so to speak, and that is that you have to take the results of the Pure Strength competition with a grain of salt. Now you may already know all this and if so just ignore this long comment lol I’ve seen and heard numerous stories about how the organizers of Pure Strength did everything they could to make sure Kaz didn’t do well. Some of which came from Capes himself. If I can ever come across the video (if it’s still even a public video at this point) I will share it as I don’t remember everything they did but I do remember they played dirty with log press and the deadlift. They knew Kaz was not good with heights, and knew Jon Paul and Capes didn’t have the strength to beat Kaz unless they did something. So at the last minute they changed from having the log lift in the courtyard to having it up on top of one of the castle walls to try and throw Kaz off his game. And it worked. You can see how the heights were screwing with him on the video, and see how pissed off Bill was about it. And the deadlift was to be on a traditional bar, and again they knew no one would beat Kaz on a deadlift without some tricky tactics. If I remember correctly the day of the deadlift they had claimed to have lost the bar or it had got damaged or something along those lines. So they used that really odd rectangular shaped bar. (Capes had even said that not only did he and Jon Pall knew they were going to change the bar a day or two in advance but they even got to practice with it behind closed doors so Bill didn’t see what was going on. Oh and the shape of that rectangular bar just so happened to be perfectly shaped to fit in JPs hands too. Now I’m not sure Bill would have won that competition overall as he was very rusty with a lot of strongman events (was still a bit rusty at Bills first time back to WSM as well) but if they played fair it would have been close between JP and Bill with either one being able to win it.

[@paysonfox88]

@@emperomassinencambio...9941 Both the 1987 Pure Strength event and the 1988 WSM were rigged against Kaz. The organizers hated his guts. In both contests the organizers changed 2 events at the last minute to make it near impossible for him to win. The world record in weight over the bar was set by Bill Kazmaier in the 1987 Pure strength event. He beat Jon Pal easily.. so what did the WSM people do in 88? They put the same event not on flat ground, but on a god Dam boat dock with unstable footing and water to look at during the windup for the throws. Nobody did well, but Kaz had a weakness for heights and unsure footing. It had nothing to do with testing his strength. Also -- in the Pure Strength event "log press" the organizers, at the last minute, put the log press on a castle wall instead of flat ground to take advantage of Kazmaier's fear of heights and poor balance. He had NEVER lost a log press even in his life, held multiple world records in it, and should not have lost that one. In the 1988 WSM, there was also an event called the "sausage hold" where the referees conspired against him. First they told him to straighten his arms, which were already clearly straight, so he moved his hands in on the bar to get more extension, then when he did that to accommodate them, he was disqualified. There are numerous other instances of the organizers having it out for him.. such as making the tug-o-war worth 2x points to force him to participate in it during the 81 contest.

[@jjpesty5802]

He would of 🏆 won. 83 84 85. For sure. Cause he destroyed capes and capes beat sigmarrson 2/3;of those years. By 86. Jon Paul had filled out and would of gave Kaz a run that year

[@leeblowers9783]

Loved Kaz !! True power house !! Loved when his eyes went bright with frenzy !! True legend (((------)))

[@902_Nick]

Grew up watching him on wsm , 100% my favorite ever.

[@espenstoro]

One of the best we've ever seen for sure. Really liking this series, please do more. ☺

[@adamjones5931]

Nobody can convince me that he wouldn't have won at least 3 of the 5 he missed out on, which would've cemented him as a 6-time winner and the greatest WSM competitor ever.

[@mikepuglise6874]

Brings back memories I was a young powerlifter and Kaz worked out at my gym ( the old Muscle Factory/American Fitness Center in Norcross, Ga). He always was cordial and took time with me and gave me pointers. I'm 62 now and still pumping iron and hold onto those times.

[@davidcobb7287]

No one was stronger than Bill Kazmaier. They didn't invite him back because he dominated the whole strongman competition in all events for 3 years in row. He would've won the next 3 or 4 years in a row too. He was great.

[@michaeledwards1644]

what a legend and great announcer also

[@davidcobb7287]

AGREED.

[@bogumicichowski5389]

I think Pudzianowski was stronger

[@michaeledwards1644]

@@bogumicichowski5389 i dont know, maybe upper body but not total

[@davidcobb7287]

Pudzianowski another great strongman... no question... it would be interesting to see them compete against each other, each in their prime..but unfortunately we'll never be able to see that. I think it's like the other strongman champions said of Kazmaier as well. Good thoughtful reply's gentlemen. Thanks.

[@michaelscott_aka_db_saf]

Can't wait to get to meet Bill Kazmaier in a few weeks at World Strength Games.....he will be announcing for the comp and to hear him call my name to the competition floor is going to be amazing!!!!!

[@thestrongmanhistorian]

The man that would outlift the strongest guys today 40 years ago

[@swite989]

Well, not really. As much as I like Kaz, athletes these days are stronger. You can look into records of different events. Kaz is impressive and a legend of the sport.

[@Kurikost_]

@@swite989 but not the whole package..yes..hafthor had a better deadlift..but kazmaier..300kg bench..i know no recent strongman who is able to bench 300kg!

[@dan-ws2sf]

Didn’t he lift like 635 lb bench record? Today I’m pretty sure guys are benching between 700- 750 lbs or more

[@Kurikost_]

@@dan-ws2sf but there is no strongman who is stronger in every discipline. When you combine evey strongman, yes..stronger. But show me one strongman who benches 300kg.

[@Micheldied]

​​@@dan-ws2sf 700 plus benches are still incredibly rare. No strongman has a 700 pound bench (most don't train for it anyway, so hard to say if anyone could). Eddie was a 300 plus kilo bencher.

[@Dougarrowhead]

I have an autographed poster of him listing his accomplishments. My mother worked with him at the special olympics. Very good human.

[@patrikboij7560]

First man to bench 300kg. Saw him action with my dad in 1983 Gothenburg. He looked immens. Much later met him at a powerlifting meet in Europa and he was super nice gave me a few tips etc. A legend ❤

[@bluesman7475]

I was sent to Auburn in the 1980's to open a new office for the company I worked for. Kaz's Gym was downtown and I worked out there when I lived there. I got to view his intense training. As a side, on Wednesday night, Country's BBQ had all the fried chicken you could eat. I once saw Kaz eat 3 whole chickens and sides in one sitting. Amazing!

[@bobblowhard8823]

Also, he loved to read poetry and knit sweaters. What an icon.

[@PitfallHarry72]

Bill Kazmaier was a beast, and I'd put him at the top of the strongman list, without a doubt. He was so far ahead of everyone else it was incredible.

[@HighlandViking]

Kaz..my all time favorite 💪😎🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AndysEdits]

Its not just the strength but its the personality and brand he created that's his legacy. Eddie Hall and Evan Singleton were born out of his style for sure

[@Danimal77]

In his prime, he was 6'2.5"-6'3" and averaged between 320 and 340 pounds of muscle. No one was stronger than him statically in his heyday. He could be a very intimidating man, but he had an inner belief in himself and that is why he never gave up, even when he would injure himself over and over again. Had he not done so in 1989 at the WSM, he had a good chance of winning that year imo.

[@jongray3797]

Watching Kaz throw full kegs in the back of a truck in the “keg carry” compared to the competition was like watching a real superhero. He made the seemingly impossible seem not only possible but easy for him.

[@TheBatugan77]

I remember that. It was hysterical to watch.

[@PATRICKMARCUCCI]

Great video! Just watched your interview with Kaz yesterday! He was/is ridiculously strong. I think he had a good point about how much more he would excelled at bench and other things if he had specialized more. And also what he could have done in football if he hadn't cut so much weight for wrestling. Thanks for making awesome content!

[@michaellennon9427]

I worked out at his gym in Auburn 1982-84 and met him there. Kevin Greene worked out with him too. Great man. Amazing to watch work out. And a kind man.

[@Comeonsteve]

I powerlifted in Wisconsin in the early 80's and Kaz and Dave Parks were the 2 big names then. He even was a Packer for a while.

[@ibuk4309]

Loved watching kaz in early 80s ,when I first started training regularly, still at now aged 62 ,Criminal that they didn't let bill compete he had many more titles left in him 💪💪💪

[@adyingbreedofman9112]

Met Bill at a ticketed seminar in a New England gym around 25 years back. What a great moment. Being a young strength athlete, getting to meet him, listen to his advices, shake his hand and ask him questions. I remember asking him how to grow my neck size and he responded with towel exercises and to roll on my head. Was a pleasure and one of my fondest memories of meeting anyone. He must have inspired me because i did go on to win a state novice heavyweight north american strongman association title about 12 years later.

[@davidanderson3684]

I met him one time by accident for 4yrs ago and despite his older age he is still jacked!

[@allentisthammer4763]

Nice job and thank you. You aren't no slouch either Big Loz. An honor from another champion, that's for sure an honor.

[@richa5471]

Disgrace that Kaz was banned from competing. He would have dominated for a few more years. Absolute beast

[@unclequack5445]

Kaz was my favorite strong man to watch compete I really believe in his time he was the strongest man. They should have gave Kaz a Gold platter.

[@Buckers2202]

Eddie Hall always made me think of Kaz, monster static strength, barrel chest, not afraid to say what was on his mind, not scared of anyone. Great video, would love to have seen what a prime Kaz would do in today's era with modern training, nutrition etc

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Eddie is a putz.

[@butchar2006]

I'm Canadian and watched all the replays on TSN(very late at night and only 30 min episodes painfully)in the late 80's and into the 90's. Kaz and Capes, all those guys, were the inception for my love of strongman competition. Great video!

[@JC-ji1hp]

Zadrunis is definitely in the convo

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Louis Cyr!!

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

I met the legendary Bill Kazmaier at the 1984 Carmunock Highland Games. I was there with my family, including my 14 month old sister - Bill, an absolute gent, took a shine to this "little Scottish cutie" and posed for some photos with her - he couldn't have been nicer - a truly wonderful person and an inspirational figure. A huge man with a huge heart, even after being treated disgracefully by the WSM suits.

[@BrianNassar]

There will never be another Kaz, ever!!!

[@drivesideways6550]

Loved watching Bill as a Kid in the 80's. What young boy wouldn't dream of being the strongest man in the world. And he was confident, yet so likeable, USA!

[@brianmack254]

Used to workout at a gym called "Free's" in San Marco, ca ~ 1985 or so. There was a park across the street, Kaz would work out then head to the park and toss wooden telephone poles. The guy had huge hands, giant. Nice guy.

[@luisarrondo5294]

I attended a seminar he gave in Fort Lauderdale in the 80s. He said he was the fastest track runner in the 100 in his high school. Great talk. He also said that he shoulders were so broad he had difficulty getting under the bar, which was narrower then, that if he could have used a wider bar, he could have lifted more. A kind, gracious man. He went within himself before every lift. He had a quiet spirituality that he didn't talk up, but was a strong part of him. Beyond his physique, he was very impressive, very glad I went.

[@SweatinSixty]

How do you know you’re the greatest? When the have to right rules to keep you out!

[@paysonfox88]

It started with the Tug-o-war. They made 2x points on the event just so he'd have to compete at all. They did this multiple years, since he was that far ahead. Then when they couldn't beat him that way, he got banned for 5 years.. Then when Bill came back, they rigged 2 straight contests against him, and he still almost won.

[@sleepyjo9340]

The old strongest men were such a trip. Reminds me of the early Olympics. Squatting playboy bunnies with a clear see through plexiglass is iconic.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

It is sexist.

[@50CalFitness]

He's the greatest strong man ever.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Nope! Louis Cyr! 😃

[@kennethbroadwell653]

@@SeptemberChild1835Nope. Paul Anderson. He said so because he said so many times. Just kidding.

[@SeptemberChild1835]

@@kennethbroadwell653 LOL 😂

[@MrScottyT21]

These videos/documentary style are absolutely brilliant Loz!! Please keep them coming and thankyou for sharing

[@BigLozOfficial]

Thanks! We have lots more planned.

[@MrScottyT21]

@@BigLozOfficial awesome! Cannot wait, seeing strongman as a sport just keep getting bigger is wicked. I recently booked my flights & tickets for Vegas!!

[@leo99991]

An absolute giant of a man. What a legend

[@yanmcrae6106]

I used to workout at a gym in Roswell Georgia in about 1986ish and he worked there. I was just a young, silly, 17 year old kid who worked out hard but wasn't going to change the world of lifting. Bill was super chiill, gave me pointers on shoulder workout, etc. I knew he was. a big deal but he was always a good guy to me and my friend. Good memories from almost 40 years ago, thanks. I hope my memory is correct!?

[@reedm7619]

Watching these live on tv back then was some of my favorite events!

[@jimt9261]

Another great vid Loz! I remember watching WSM as a kid and Kaz always stood out, for his huge physique, but mainly the way he worked himself up into a psychotic rage before each event :-)! He seemed like a man possessed! WTF wasn't he invited to those WSM's? How can they not invite the reigning champion? Has to be politics, and I'm surprised you didn't explain this further Loz, but I guess you're being diplomatic. Kaz is a legend, right up there with the best....Marius, Zydrunas, Jon Pall, Magnus ver. It'd be great to see him at his peak competing today.

[@IHateYouTube-sr1wj]

He wasn't invited because many of his fellow competitors did not like him and he was always clashing with the organizers and judges.

[@Scotty56389]

Awesome history lesson Loz, thanks for sharing. Look forward to more!

[@DMT-ix9zj]

I watched him win all those tittles way back in the 80's he was so strong. Then they banned/didn't invite him to like 3-5 years worth of world strongman events it was crazy. They knew he'd have won them also having like 7-8 tittles in a row thats how badass he was.

[@hrperformance]

I'm really glad things turned out well for him

[@Michael-g4f4l]

Saw him compete with Geoff Capes in Devon UK in 1987 I believe. It was the first world record I had witnessed where Capes threw 56lb weight with one arm over a bar.

[@bojanh66]

IMO he also had the most impressive body, he was crazy thick everywhere without bloated belly, thick neck and traps like a bull, he was looking like a bodybuilder in a deep off-season, lots of muscles. Even now in an old age, he has thick bones and thick frame.

[@MrToband]

The REAL GOAT of strongman, he'd have kept winning if they'd have allowed him to compete, and imagine if he had modern supplements, nutrition and training, he'd be off the charts!

[@crsy3]

This man was the reason I got into power lifting, no I never came close to what he could do, but I dam sure tried.

[@AlexLekas_TakeOne]

I was at Auburn after Terry Todd invited Kaz. The man was enormous. Kaz opened a fitness center on the main drag that was quite popular. If I recall correctly, Todd's wife could push some iron, too. Bill was/is an original.

[@mattburgess9312]

Jan Todd was the OG. Just before the incredible Bev Francis.

[@danielh3179]

He tried out for the Green Bay Packers in 1981. He lost weight and began training camp as an offensive guard. After one practice he was switched to nose tackle. Unfortunately, he injured himself and wasn't able to make the team.

[@dylangrubbs5969]

You should do these for all the multiple worlds winners

[@paul_oliver_duggan29]

And Hafthor. He is an exception.

[@dylangrubbs5969]

@@paul_oliver_duggan29 still a chance that he could be a multiple winner since he’s back in now. But I agree, in the later years of the sport, if you’ve won multiple big competitions multiple times, it’s the same or greater as multiple worlds wins

[@paul_oliver_duggan29]

@@dylangrubbs5969 Hafthor just uploaded a video and everybody needs to check it ASAP!

[@LukeHolland-f9v]

I was born in 79, as far back as i can remember wsm were boss of men. Hey big loz, its luke, i loved your vids and would comment often, your vids for me are by far the best. Big loz was no joke and would love to see him cap a great career with a great senior wsm title just like my favourite wsm terry hollands, my grandad loved Geoff capes, in the mid 80's it was a true holland Christian Christmas staple whilst eating choclates and my grandad smoking a fat cigar and saying i told you so. He wasnt wrong.

[@ijonny25251]

bruce wilhelm was so jealous of Bill who destroyed Bruce's previous records, and was the one critical of Bill's lifts and constantly trying to belittle Bill-it was disgusting and probably the reason Bill was not allowed to defend his titles

[@ThehulkGreen]

Big loz with a great vid. Loved this one. One of My favorite wsm.

[@johnsterizer]

There must be more to say about the 5 years without a WSM invitation. Bill seemed very accepting of such a strange decision.

[@fit_pharmd4830]

He’s our modern day Hercules to be remembered in literature from our era 10,000years from now when our civilization is dust and lost to the ages as we look at Egyptians or Sumerians

[@vzgsxr]

Anatoly walks in: "Can I clean little bit? Sorry!" 😂

[@Kumason1]

Sorry, just a really dumb reference.

[@shanemitchell477]

HAHA funny!

[@toko631]

Oh 😂 funny 😊

[@madmax6961]

Good ole days of network TV. As a kid in the 70s and 80s , these kinds of competitions were a lot of fun to watch. Battle of the network stars was another one that was entertaining.

[@Deluxedracula]

The teacher at 1:20 is one of those things where you realize everyone, no matter what profession they’re in, is human and it’s an absolute mixed bag. That teacher sounded awful and I’m glad it motivated him to give that guy a big middle finger later on in life.

[@chris.440]

Strongman has always been an amazing sport to watch, in the 70s qnd 80s having to wait till xmas to watch wasn't a problem why we haven't got live strongman now is beyond me, we have do many sport channels surely strongman has a place on tv. Anyone know why we still have to wait til Xmas in UK.

[@paulbo9033]

Legend

[@always-steelers]

Met him in 2006 when he used to come by our gym at Troy university. Dude was still extremely massive and nice guy.

[@Bat_the_judge]

I know this is not strictly strongman (although he competed in WSM), but I'd love a video like this about someone like Franko Columbo or even Ronnie Coleman - freakishly strong dudes who never got that deep into strength sports

[@TS-1267]

... When W.S.M Was Worth Planning Your Week Round.... BRILLIANT THANKS 👍

[@jamesparker3189]

The strongest man I have ever known pound for pound was my uncle Rich, God bless his soul. He was five foot ten inches tall, about 275 pounds when he lifted a 700 pound plus stone off the ground and then loaded it on a flat bed truck. Men like this exist, but no one ever hears about them

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Proof??? 🧐🤨

[@GlenRoss-ug5jm]

Spanish Andorran wrestler Hercules Cortez was reputed to have done the same as for the Great Gama it was either 250 or 1200 pounds,but not 1200 kg.

[@bobdavis3389]

I remember competing at the Bob Moon powerlifting meet.I was with my brother Randy . We were between weights and sitting in the bleachers ,Kaz was right behind me sitting , Everyone was asking questions . He was a real nice guy but what an animal in size .

[@troytheriot8679]

I think he is the best ever and probably have won those 5 years that wasn't allowed to compete

[@SeptemberChild1835]

Strongest ever is Louis Cyr!! 😃

[@gregbrophy5781]

Kaz was a hero of mine in the 80’s .

[@sutton_trout]

Absolutely loving these style videos

[@BigLozOfficial]

Thank you. As long as people enjoy them we will keep them coming

[@anthonylaudano9435]

​@BigLozOfficial LOZ I WOULD HAVE LOVED TOO SEE KAZ IN HIS PRIME AGAINST BRIAN SHAW AND Z AND THOR BUT IF WE GO BY KAZMIERS BEST LIFTS IT'S CLEARLY THAT ALL 3 GUYS ARE STRONGER BUT MAN WHAT A SHOW THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN IF KAZ WAS IN HIS PRIME TODAY.

[@anthonylaudano9435]

​@@BigLozOfficialBUT ONE THING I WILL SAY LOZ KAZ TOOK OFF 6 YEARS OF STRONGMAN AND CAME BACK IN 1988 AND HE ALMOST BEAT JOHN PAUL BUT I SO WISH WE COULD SEE KAZ TODAY COMPARED TO THESE OTHER GUYS.

[@VNV67]

Bill Kazmaier was a true champ. I started watching the World's Strongest Man in the 80's and he was always my favorite. I mean you got to luv The Kaz man.

[@mcfarvo]

Kaz should have been invited all those years, such a shame

[@sanborghini]

I was born in 86. Watching him as a kid was incredible

[@Lambdamale.]

79 for me. I used to watch his reruns also. I didn't know how big a deal he was though.

[@RipRoarLB]

Big Loz, great recap of the phenomenal Kazmaier. Two big points was missed. While competing and being the world's strongest men, he also held the world record in powerlifting and I quote from Wikipedia. "Kazmaier officially became the first human to bench press 300 kg (660 lb)[7] (raw) in an IPF-sanctioned meet[a] and recorded his lifetime best three-lift-total of 2,425 pounds (1,100 kg),[4][10] a powerlifting world record that remained unsurpassed for more than a decade.[8] His powerlifting and ability to crossover to strongmen seamlessly, I feel put him in a category of his own among the "Word's Strongest Man" competitors.

[@michael.t.connors8007]

Went to Kaz seminar in Boston in 80s. The GREATEST STRONGMAN EVER PERIOD. GREAT HUMAN PERIOD. POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!

[@numberstation]

Around 30 years ago I walked into my gym (here in the UK) and stood behind the counter was Bill Kazmaier. He looked like a strategically shaven bull and his neck seemed to flare out from his ears at a 45 degree angle. I’d never seen anything like it and I was somewhat taken aback. After I’d trained he was still there and it was a surreal experience asking him to make me a coconut flavour protein shake, a bit like asking Mike Tyson to iron your trousers. Anyway, he did, I drank it and left but it was definitely one of those “Did that just happen?” moments.

[@johndonson1603]

Amazing, I didn’t even know Charles Hawtrey lifted , live and learn .

[@numberstation]

@@johndonson1603 I took it up when Hattie Jacques started picking on me.

[@johndonson1603]

@@numberstation Oh yeah , evil woman .

[@SCUD7005]

The mental toughness of most strength athletes, especially him, really stand out to me. It really fires me up when I catch myself whining when I'm a little bit sore or not in the mood to train.

[@ianjames7524]

Kaz was the greatest strongman till big z came on the scene. World's strongest man continues to this day to not invite the best athletes and taylor events to their favorite athlete.

[@adrianpap1374]

Big Z was not even the best until Pudzianowski retired. Check their head to head record lol

[@eyesight8716]

I was suppose to go to the gym today, but after watching Bill...I skipped the gym and made gains just by watching him.

[@grindfreakmike5754]

i used to watch these showings when i knew they were on , and i remember bill as a contender then later on as a announcer, he was always one of my favorite's.

[@fans-of-the-goat-uk]

Yes Kaz told that he's the strongest ever back in 81, but if you ask the question today, even he would say that Hafthor is the strongest man ever.

[@DavidVirtanen]

I Love Thor He's Insane As Well But Prime Big Z Smokes Prime Thor

[@Popsiclestand86]

@DavidVirtanen they would best each other on different lifts but overall i got prime thor imo he is the strongest to ever live

[@barryadcock7332]

I loved it, rember when i was in primary school " iam the strongestman to ever live" thought he was a real big head, as the years went on he became one off my favorites, he was a real bad loser, thats why he was such a good winner. Think he could of won one maybe two more WSM titles he was getting quite beat up lots of injuries. Great Video !!!!

[@furnjohn]

WSM did him dirty!

[@DaveKnott]

Big Z enters the chat.

[@charliehurst9273]

Legend. Great to see some old footage I haven't seen before.

[@raydeelena6385]

Bill Kazmaier was the Wilt Chamberlain of the sport of Strongman. Just like how they changed the rules, because he could do what others couldn't. Strongman changed the way they did their program by not inviting Kazmaier back for four years (1987 not to be included as they did not have the event). That shows you how good he was. He should and would have the all-time record of not only the most wins, but also most consecutive wins at the World's Strongest Man competition.

[@stevenmiller6725]

Wilt chamberlain could bench 600 and didn't even lift very often. Probably would have done well at wsm if he wanted too.

[@w1984t]

To calmly talk of torn muscles and coiled tendons and then continuing competition in the same sentence is just incredible. I know it's cliche, but what a unit.

[@jamesmaitlandstewart08]

I'm an American and I truly adore Kaz, Brian and Mark Henry who are all in the conversation, but The Strongest Man Who Ever Lived is Hafthor Bjornsson.

[@astang1072]

I dont think Bjornsson is the natural athlete Kaz was. Hooper looks similar but we’ll see. Bjornsson’s bigger for sure. ‘Course Hafthor isn’t done yet… (But Kaz himself said Shaw is the greatest strongman ever)

[@loveydovey4u]

Kaz bench 300kg....

[@japanesecar1501]

Mark is the "forest unseen" because of the trees. Strongest and most "unapplied" big man documented, despite his exploits. Grip, PL, SM, Olympic lifting.. He was long and fast, and most of all, he was as natural as a food eating person can be. He was a weight category above all of the others he can be compared to. The guys are 290-320lb dudes. Mark when trim, was 350, and 4 or more inches shorter, yet he was broader than any, except maybe a peaked Hafthor on all the bloaters. just a Big, stocky super-athlete.

[@DavidVirtanen]

Big Z Is The Strongest Man To Ever Walk The Planet

[@loveydovey4u]

@@DavidVirtanen he has the best smile!

[@Matthew-w8c]

I'm English from London and I loved bill wen I was growing up he is and always will be the best ever imo❤ bill k all the way in London England you the man

[@TheSimzelp]

Why was he not invited back for the forth year? A conspiracy?

[@JamesStreet-tp1vb]

Politics. He won 3 straight WSM titles in a row. Not just won but blew the competition away. He didn't kiss ass which made the powers that be not like him and they didn't want him winning anymore titles so the didn't invite him back.

[@JamesStreet-tp1vb]

Politics

[@HipFlippinMamma-Kelly]

Nice! I JUST got done watching your Talking Strongman with Kay! Great timing