NAIM | The Pocket Hercules

[@WeightliftingHouse]

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[@meghdaniellama1604]

Ok

[@marcosvazquez5912]

Hmmmm

[@selenophile410]

Please do some female weightlifters too

[@ikeeverett]

Seb, this is my favorite video of yours that you've ever made. So good.

[@chrisgeorge84]

111.

[@anl6650]

Valerios actually came to istanbul to attend his funeral.what a legend

[@jordanrey5957]

I mean why wouldn’t he??

[@EyupSkydiver]

He made the trip from Greece to attend the funeral. That was a very classy act.

[@clintoruss153]

What do u mean

[@ekocuk07]

@@jordanrey5957 Turkey and Greece are considered to be competitor/enemy for historic reasons. Some fail to understand that Turkey and Greece are two very similar countries culterwise, foodwise... Great act of kindness from Valerios to come to Turkey against all people that view these two countries as enemies.

[@darthvader1494]

Sport unite people. Politics & religion devide.

[@Blackdiamond2]

"To equal his Sinclair, Lasha would need to total 501kg." Lasha: 1 kilo at a time, 1 kilo at a time

[@nicolasbraun2642]

got bills to pay

[@barath4545]

Yeah, we need someone to put up $100k for Lasha to attempt a 500 kg total, a further $900k if he makes it and should he fail and get injured (medically verifiable) there should be a $200k recovery money as well. Just to take out the money of the game and him go for broke.

[@Will-dp1vf]

Lasha may well beat the Sinclair but he has far more to do if he wants to top Naim

[@AnI-dz5fp]

Lasha has nothing to prove to anybody he is the best... He is already legend 😑

[@Al.j.Vasquez]

@@nicolasbraun2642 I completely agree with what you mean, he is already the greatest super ever, but if he peaks right now he will have to live up to his name for the next 2 Olympic cycles, and once you don't break records anymore, the paychecks start to become thin. He should monetize his name and partner up with a brand, to make a signature Lasha shoe, bars and plates, like Jordan did with Nike, i don't think he will sell millions like Jordan did because lifting shoes aren't as common as basketball shoes, but it would become an income that could outlast any sponsorship.

[@cvdheyden]

I was in a chemical labratory when he won the competitioni in Seoul. It was one of the greatest moments as we had put a television into the lab. The whole lab was dead silent and you could hear the students breathe. 190 kilos. Rest in peace pocket giant.

[@webapp31]

A copy of his training program got posted on r/Weightlifting a few weeks ago and the sheer amount of volume was what nightmares are made of!

[@mehmetdurmaz6716]

Naim antreman sonrası yorgunluktan duşta uyuya kalırmış.. 😮

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

I am new to weightlifting but as a 5"4" guy I clearly remember watching Naim back in the 80s & he was my sporting go-to reference point. This man is a true legend of the sport. Thank you for doing this.

[@kamo7293]

"meet the man who became his biggest rival, Leonidas" what an apt rival for someone called hercules

[@plavyn]

“We are both the best” is an epic comeback

[@kcb5150]

The crazy thing was he was still making bigger lifts than the rest at sydney but he got sick the way he did in 88 but this time it came with no time to address it. "Only one week before the Games he got sick again. What was interesting is that he was still lifting at least 5kgs more than his opponents on the day before the competition. His opponents were intimidated since all athletes were training in the same room. They were all saying: “It is certain that Naim is going to be 1st so we are aiming for the 2nd place.”

[@barath4545]

Yeah Sydney was a gold that could have happened, but his coach started him to high in Snatch and that was that.

[@kcb5150]

@@barath4545 He should have opened lower to get one on the board, but if it was the same issue as 88 he had hepatitis for a week leading into it. Honestly, people always blame alcohol, smoking, and oral steroids for his organ problems but given the freakish training volume maybe rhabdomyolysis added to it also.

[@kaliningradtoczechrepublic8162]

@@barath4545 its always easier to judge afterswards

[@alfonsorodriguez6437]

I watched this competition on television. It was 3 PM Kansas USA time (I was an US Army captain stationed in Ft Leavenworth at the time). It was not really a competition but rather a statement. It is only a competition if you can loose, but this was so supreme a performance that has not been equaled to the present day. It was superior pound for pound to Yuri Vardanian's 400kg total of Moscow 1980 in the 82kg class. It was his best and he would come close not not equal that performance in later years. Gone too soon at 50 but it is my understanding that he suffered from liver problems for years prior to his death. Great compendium of his lifting career, I enjoyed it very much. Sure many more will.

[@Ali1986Koksal]

The strength this guy packed really was SUMMIN' ELSE I'm telling ya!! Even today in 2022 I show people the video of him clean and jerking 190kg to weight lifters that go to the gym and half of the time they literally can't believe what they are seeing. What a career as well 3 Olympic gold medals god knows how many world records he set in his weight class and the best thing of all for me is he was around at a time when cameras were in use so you've got TONS of videos on platforms like KZbin which display this mans great talent!!

[@sk8erbyern]

47 world records

[@ghost_1153]

I mean 190kg clean is very impressive on its self showing it to some average dude of course hes going be impressed

[@radred609]

VALERIOS: "Naim, you are the best" NAIM: "No, Valerios, we are both the best." absolute legend.

[@teknoaija1762]

Naim,you beat the test!No,we both beat the test!

[@someonesomeone529]

he was the best in a sport where everyone uses roids. So I don't see any problem.

[@blackreign673]

absolutely brilliant content. hearing his story makes me a little emotional

[@WeightliftingHouse]

Agreed, it's an incredible journey.

[@skip1860]

You mean video

[@slimshady2045]

This video is going to be so sick would like to see more like these

[@Will-dp1vf]

What a fantastic account of the greatest weightlifter of all time. I remember watching him in Cardiff just after his defection and he was an inspiration to me and so many. Like so many famous people his end was unfortunate and sad but the marks he left behind are burnt into the history of the sport.

[@quantummechanist3909]

you've got a gift of story telling my friend!

[@zergbong]

as a Bulgarian I can tell you that his name is spoken with the utmost respect.

[@ogjames21]

Absolutely a series I’d love to see more of!

[@barsatlgan6718]

Tell me please, how he different from Ali,Jordan, Ronaldo etc is.. the most unknown yet historic story of a man, that has to be treated equally so. Forgive us Naim, that we couldn’t spread your legacy throughout our world, and rest in peace; the man that lifted the world. 🇹🇷

[@РоманСахалин-ъ9т]

Бокс, баскетбол, футбол, раскрученные и популярные виды спорта, по этому эти имена на слуху. Тяжёлая атлетика для узкого круга болельщиков и этот вид спорта не столь популярен

[@ConnRDR20]

As a relative newbie to the sport, I've heard Naim's name a lot, but really didn't know much about him. Thank you so much for this - incredible.

[@sumatran]

Great video! I remember those '88 Olympics so clearly, though I was still a kid. I was like, "Who...the HELL...that that little guy??" Just an incredible athlete.

[@omeraytug8460]

Ive been following you for almost past one year and i was pretty surprised that you had no content about Naim, considering that he is the best pound for pound lifter of all the time, without any doubt! Nice seeing it finally. Greetings from Turkey.

[@thebarbellboi]

im in tears. Beautifully made, seb!

[@gsync4904]

Pound for pound, Naim is the best ever, no questions asked! And this type of throwback weightlifting videos is great, since we don't have many channels dedicated to this sport.

[@jacobpascool]

BEAUTIFUL. I'm pretty new to weightlifting, both in practice and as a follower of the sport. This channel, and these types of videos made me fall in love with the sport. Thank you Seb, truly amazing work!

[@WeightliftingHouse]

I'm pleased to hear it!

[@mk-ro1zw]

the strain his body is under and his ability to just absolutely plow through on his 88 lifts is astounding. that 190 is so phenomenal its hard to see lasha capable of a similar level of grit even given his prodigious strength and form; 501 feels so close and yet so far away. im still unconvinced of naims sinclair ever being topped by anyone...

[@LiftHeavy]

The night is young though. I think Lasha can and will surpass Naims Sinclair in 2 or 3 years. Then of course we both can only speculate...

[@LIONTAMER3D]

it's a feat Hercules himself could not match

[@Donantonio26]

Lasha beating Niam's sinclair.....sure Lasha C+J 10kg over triple bodyweight (550kg)... never

[@pianowguyhvfcgh4651]

Clarence?

[@Donantonio26]

@@pianowguyhvfcgh4651 Clarence is no where near Naim's sinclair. If I remember correctly his pb was 410 at 95 which gives him a sinclair of ~463

[@tb7125]

By far the best video you’ve done. Hard to match the subject matter, but content like this puts you far far ahead of the other weightlifting channels on yt

[@Will-dp1vf]

The content is outstanding and certainly unmatched. The content delivery was also sensitive and nicely balanced. There are parts I had never seen and I am a big admirer of Naim

[@skip1860]

So fucking calling it content

[@skip1860]

It's a fucking video

[@dadgumwler]

Using weightlifting to save his family from Bulgaria really puts all that volume he did into perspective. Imagine doing your 10479169th world record single for the week, thinking about your family the whole time. I knew he was the GOAT by Sinclair but I didn’t know he was a frickin superhero. Awesome stuff Seb, thanks for putting all this together!

[@Devou1s]

What a beast of a man, that walked the earth. Unbelievable achievements.

[@andremoore810]

I'm 4'11 1/2" and built almost exactly like this guy. I guess there are certain body types with strength built in, i'm no where near his level but it's the same sort of thing. Nice to see another guy like you when you're so different than the norm!

[@stevenkassulke9747]

so u have tiny arms and legs, so what

[@seantaylor6257]

@@stevenkassulke9747 ???

[@b0leg23]

Olympic lifters back then took roids I think so you should keep that in mind when comparing

[@JeronimoStilton14]

@@b0leg23 they still do

[@grayson1946]

@@stevenkassulke9747 haters will always hate. Your jealousy is obvious. You will never amount to anything.

[@turkishexpress]

Allah rahmet eylesin. Thank you for this great video and RIP Naim.

[@dianaeggen2434]

This is with out a doubt the best video I have had the honor to watch ever, thank you for the great respect you showed for this man. God bless

[@WeightliftingHouse]

What an amazing comment. Thank you so much

[@quas-r]

This is a phonemonal video brother. I held back tears watching this as a Turk. He really was one of the greatest men in sports. Thank you for dedicating these 22 minutes of gold to the golden man himself.

[@alrc]

i actually got quite emotional watching this, what an amazing man

[@clos5427]

How does this not have more views? This is an amazing video. What a legend.

[@wifflebat14]

What a beautiful video. Thank you for all the hard work that went into this. I love learning about the greats in any sport, especially when they have this many records and an interesting back story. What a guy.

[@TomLaios]

Great content.Naim and his colleagues were the superstars when I started in 1983.Please do more.

[@kevinreed7770]

That's so sad.I never knew that he passed away. He was a great lifter back in the day. May he rest in piece.

[@hamptonmorris1865]

THIS IS THE BEST WEIGHTLIFTING HOUSE VIDEO EVER! NAIM IS THE GOAT!

[@theodor320]

We need more of this! Weightlifting got such a vibrant and intriguing history full of exceptional characters. It such a joke IOC aren't putting out stuff like this - this is how you motivate the people already in love and capture the imagination of those who have not yet discovered the itch to put heavy weights over your head.

[@tobiaslarsson552]

I got goosebumps multiple times during this video, great work!

[@marka.schlueter9918]

Holy hell. Well done. Really enjoyed that. The right length, content and perfect narration. Excellent. I'm not crying....you're crying.... 😌

[@jaromvicencio]

What a well-made documentary, WH. Looking forward to see more in the future!

[@FearWarboar4135]

This made my morning special, thank you Seb

[@WeightliftingHouse]

I hope you enjoyed it with a coffee

[@FearWarboar4135]

@@WeightliftingHouse I did. And I’m ready to train now. I look forward to weightlifting house/ sika strength videos all the time, you guys are the best in the bizzz. Thx for everything 🙏🏼

[@julianphillips2100]

Blagoev was from Bulgaria, not the Soviet Union.

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

first, Zack posts about Vanev. Now, Naim. Great content from you two!

[@markobegus]

This channel is BEYOND GREAT! We are all grateful for your contribution!!

[@danielbush]

Thank you for this, Seb! You did a fantastic job, I'm so excited to continue watching the series as you release more episodes!

[@onnoholling7107]

Absolutely brilliant Seb, great job as usual . What a legend of our sport Naim is .

[@MG-uk9ry]

Keep it up! This is what people want and would definitely help expand the weightlifting community. We need to know who our hero’s are and their stories will inspire future hero’s.

[@WeightliftingHouse]

I totally agree. We are on it!

[@xchrissimmonsx]

The best video you’ve done Seb! Made me cry

[@sikastrength]

We need the Greek Dream Team Video.

[@WeightliftingHouse]

For you, Sika, I'll do it.

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

He was absolutely incredible.

[@BEM-vf3kx]

These are great! Love learning about the all time greats. Would love to see one of these for Pisarenko, David Rigert, Zakharevich, and Zlatev

[@samedis5855345356486]

This is next level weightlifting content that I hope to see more off.

[@grayson1946]

Without a doubt, Naim is the greatest weightlifter of all time.

[@oguzhansari4641]

I cannot describe how proud I am of Naim as being a Turk myself. His emotions and dedication of what he did with his humbleness and his big heart is timeless. He is a legend, I am so glad to be able to watch you when I was a kid. Rest in peace pocket hercules.

[@justneedalogin]

Brilliant content, thank you. It would be awesome if you were to make a series like that. I'm sure many of us would love to see more.

[@LocHoang580]

Incredible! To see the muscles move from setup to pull is amazing!!!

[@3lliot_brown]

This is one of best things I've seen in a while

[@JammyyJay]

Excellent video! Im relatively new to the sport as well but quickly fell in love with it. I love learning about its history and (not so clear) future.

[@Studmuffin_69]

Very well done, I absolutely loved every second of this. Thank you for doing this.

[@stevenbode285]

I want more of these! I love the history angle and background music its great! So many amazing countries compete and its a must to include the history of these men. I dont do oly lifts, but I love the footage and professional feel of this-- I learn a lot without being in "the community"

[@Mr.grumpy_man]

It was a very successful documentary, thank you. Especially the photos of when he first started doing sports, including photos of his mother and father. You've obviously done a lot of serious research for this review.

[@leifarnesen9990]

This is phenomenal! Thank you so much for making this!!

[@dipsothemania]

He could also win all the golds in the upper weight category with the weights he lifted at the 1988 SEOUL OLYMPICS... brainmelting...

[@luckym1580]

He looks completely natural too! Unbelievable guy, whole other beast! RIP Naim, the GOAT!!

[@qwerty-rh6ht]

so what if he looks natural? most weightlifters do, it's not bodybuilding. they use drugs to get through extreme training regimen, not to get bigger muscles

[@fabiobonetta5454]

This is one of the greatest sport channel anywhere. I didnt even follow weightlifting before I stumbled into it

[@Flyingnobull]

Amazing Naim!!! Please more videos about him. :)

[@Alejandro-te2nt]

Thank you for telling his story

[@podger12]

Seb this was fantastic. Really enjoyable to watch but also really important documenting of weightlifting history. Thank you!

[@crazycjk]

I'm a bit late but my goodness, what a video. The footage, the script, the story, it all came together perfectly. Beautiful work Seb and team!

[@charlesthorndike2702]

He snatched 2.55 times his own bodyweight He clean&jerked 3.18 times his own bodyweight Holy shit

[@rafetrafyturan]

I mean damn man, he might be the greatest atlete in the modern sports history,

[@hakanuzunemin1567]

Allah rahmet eylesin…. Büyük Naim Süleymanoğlu!!!!!!!! Tarih seni unutmayacak …. Nurlar içinde uyu… 🙏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@haroldpepete]

great video, i want that t-shirt right now, you have become in the best channel about weightlifting, nobody has better content about this topic than you

[@WeightliftingHouse]

I appreciate that, Harold! We are doing our best.

[@newellgirl]

I had the rare pleasure to see Naim up close and personal at the Sydney 2000 games working for Olympic News Service..His efforts were remarkable...he left nothing in the tank that day I saw him..like a gambler who hits a poker machine..Naim put all of his chips on the table with his Snatch attempts..Some have argued he should have posted a lighter weight..but Naim chased after the big one..Sadly his three lifts didnt register anything...I will never forget the passionate Turkish fans in the stadium who roared themselves hoarse and waved the Turkish flag despite Naim's zero score...I asked the subsequent winner Nikolay Peshalov at the post-game press conference if Naomi's early, emotional exit was a distraction. Peshalov respectfully answered it was not the case...It was a golden memory..I have a lived a very full life seeing Naim compete..It didnt matter that Naim did not post a lift at the Sydney 2000 games..he had nothing to prove he was and remains for me the ultimate weightlifter of all time. I was and remain deeply saddened that he is no longer with us...Thank you Naim for the joy and exhilaration you brought the compelling, dramatic, must watch theater that is weightlifting Thank you so much Weightlifting House for posting this superb, informative video about the Pocket Hercules

[@RobinHood-fi4vp]

He had a big weight lifting advantage. Short arms. Legs.

[@ishaqsaleem1627]

Bagged a poster. This whole video had me in goosebumps.

[@alexlivas2414]

I cried at the end....

[@ugbuga99]

Great documentary, enjoyed every minute of it even though I have little knowledge on the sport of weightlifting.

[@bastokrepublic]

15:05 This was the most impressive fact in the whole video. 1889 champion, a century of greatness for this man.

[@ozwunder69]

for a long time.. it was about 2years between when he returned from the Australia Games roughly Feb 1985 and his defection in December 1986

[@klara51975]

NAIM - For sure the greatest weightlifter so far. Was a huge idol in my youth. Unmatched results so far... Now lets see Lashas 500kg or 501kg (relative to Naim), which would be so interesting to have a lightweight and heavyweight Hercules in weightlifting... As much as I understand the tactics, I hope Lasha doesn't get injured or too old in his increments on that path. @ WH - thank you for your great content!!! and FYI: your shipments of merge and clothes to Europe went perfectly fine!!! Tanks!!!

[@siegfriedo]

I remember watching him live on TV when I was a kid. He was a phenom. 💥

[@fit4lifenickzagorov592]

He died last year he was a Huge star in Bulgaria!!! Rip champion.

[@scottheaton8469]

I remember being 11 for those Olympics. Pocket Hercules and Flojo blew my mind.

[@wBkSlayer]

This is a great video mate. I would love to see more of this!

[@dilrukgalagoda6651]

Valuable and Fantastic lesson for new generations, even you are oppressed heavily by anyone win the world with "Hard Work" and don't play victim card. That is why Naim is a Legend and a Myth of the sport. RIP Champion!

[@JeffreyWallk]

Great content. Great journalism. Great weightlifter and person. Thank you for sharing

[@anzacgaming9438]

Amazing video. Ur channel has single handedly got me interested in weight lifting

[@ozwunder69]

Nain born Jan 1967 was 15 at 1982 World Juniors almost 16. He was 16 still when he cleaned and jerk 160kg at Allentown Record Breakers earlier in 1983 for a record and total wr 285kg at 56kg bwt.

[@nicholasmishol6355]

This is absolutely incredible. Great work

[@FeliksBadness]

Fantastic watch - thank you & keep it up Seb and crew. 💪

[@sylezmakefightz9727]

What a Tank as a short weight lifter this gave me so much pride RIP POCKET Hercules

[@Infinity.Stockton]

Attenborough of weightlifting, truly magical exploration through the wonders of weightlifting 🏋🏻‍♀️

[@ShahidAli-lh4iu]

The 'LEGEND' His love for his family his people his nation was the inner strength, i pray that his record is never broken and he remains a champion forever is our hearts, LION OF TURKEY , sleep my friend ,ALLAH is with you

[@bounty44]

elhamdullah

[@zygiux67]

Amazing video, got emotional towards the end. Really good job WH !

[@manishmalviya1620]

Love and respect to naim Incredible hero

[@jgfleet]

Best Weightlifting House video ever.

[@robutledge]

Just got the Naem poster and eyeing up the belt. Fair play lads!

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

He still holds the World Records... To put it into perspective just how good he was, even for today's standards... His 60kg record in the clean and jerk is 190kg... Even the world record for the 67kg class is just 188kg... Lower than his record... Even his total world record is higher than the current 67kg one... The only instance where a lower weight class has better numbers than the heavier one. Sadly the IWF changes the weight categories constantly, so his records were all nullified in Olympic terms... Even though they are still way better than the current records of the equivalent weight class (61kg).

[@jeanniemaycrawford4466]

You need to understand simple bio mechanics then. Being shorter means the muscles have a more compact attachment, meaning they have to move less to accomodate the same amount ow work compared to someone with muscles of normal length.

[@bilaltariq7819]

@@jeanniemaycrawford4466 this is some mega cope, there's reasons weight classes exist

[@jeanniemaycrawford4466]

@@bilaltariq7819 I'm assuming you didn't fact check my comment...... It's fine, i won't mock you but I'm not pulling this factoid Outta my @ss, you can look it up. As for weight class, I'll just talk about it's application in power lifting, it's an estimate of how much contractile tissue you have and on average, heavier people tend to be stronger because they can carry more muscle, same goes for taller people. (Although practices like cutting makes this system kinda useless) It's not a perfect system to Equalise the playing field but it's better than nothing.

[@bilaltariq7819]

@@jeanniemaycrawford4466 his muscles have better leverages with shorter limbs yes, but he's using every muscle in his body. Some will be over leveraged and some under. And with a smaller frame he also won't be able to put on as much muscle, thats why comparing the lifts to BW is interesting because its normalising for "effort" or effective strength instead of total work done

[@jeanniemaycrawford4466]

@@bilaltariq7819 not discrediting his efforts. But....taller people have a harder time putting on lean muscle and shorter people have an upper limit on how much muscle they can have without impeding mobility. Not to mention shorter people who train have a more compact and efficient build that makes lifting relatively easier when compared to extremely tall people. By shorter people i mean people of average height. I don't have the data but there is a chart out there that points out the perfect height to weight ratio for power. Keep note, like you said, ultimately, more height = more power and the absolute record holders are usually the tallest in the top 3 heavier weight ranges but excluding them, almost all the others are people in the 5 foot range.