People train for years to do this - The Spanish Special Forces fitness test

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @Rycamcam
    @Rycamcam Год назад +5591

    The training instructor was so humble and gracious at the end where he said you're now his superior. What a gentleman!

    • @KrlKngMrtssn
      @KrlKngMrtssn Год назад +311

      Spaniards are educated to become gentlemen and fair competitors. Don't forget, only a few nations managed to hold up a global empire for 300 years.

    • @ninosoldado6361
      @ninosoldado6361 Год назад +42

      ​@@KrlKngMrtssnthats it , thanks for the words brother

    • @juanalvarez5550
      @juanalvarez5550 Год назад +48

      Sí, yo estuve en Operaciones Especiales, España.
      Muy duro, pero muchísima educación.

    • @arielgarcia5065
      @arielgarcia5065 Год назад +77

      In Spanish army there's no reason to not be nice if you haven't done anything wrong

    • @MaMastoast
      @MaMastoast Год назад +27

      @@KrlKngMrtssn Im not saying you are wrong about modern day spaniards, but im pretty sure being fair competitors doesnt have anything to do with having a global empire, quite the opposite infact

  • @nicdes5540
    @nicdes5540 Год назад +9486

    This instructor seemed like he was actually a really nice guy ! Pretty cool to see less of a hardass approach

    • @prorangerr
      @prorangerr Год назад +670

      he's nice to his non soldiers civilians lol

    • @ThinkShink
      @ThinkShink Год назад +332

      When they have less time to fuck around and a unit that few can ever enter, it actually does tend to create a relaxed instructor, because the standards are just the standards, and they have to tell countless guys they didn't make it that go-around.

    • @jonborno8550
      @jonborno8550 Год назад +251

      with those kind of standards you really do not need to be an asshole anymore..

    • @chunkspiggle3916
      @chunkspiggle3916 Год назад

      The entire hardass mentality was invented in the 60's when the US needed to conscript random average joes who had spent the previous 10 years in a cushy office job to ship them halfway across the world and set random asian people on fire. It has long outlasted its original purpose and exists for no reason other than to make bloated welfare queens and other slightly-above-mediocre men feel good about themselves.

    • @MorpH2k
      @MorpH2k Год назад +149

      Exactly. I don't know about the Spanish SF, but generally most SF only recruit from already trained soldiers and only the very best, so the need to be that hardass drill instructor is not really as necessary when everyone is already an experienced soldier. But I bet he can and will be tough to the applicants when and if it's required.

  • @garyt123
    @garyt123 6 месяцев назад +264

    I was able to experience a stint with the Spanish Army in Haiti about 20 years ago. All the soldiers (and I mean all) are extremely well mannered, professional, and the level of comradery is very high. One finds oneself feeling integrated within the unit in a short period of time. Major respect to those excellent men and women.

  • @manhattan1vato
    @manhattan1vato Год назад +6895

    I was in the Spanish Army for three years. The maximum amount of pullups I ever did was 20 (with good form). I never ran under 13 seconds. I saw a girl scream with a panic attack in the tunnel (though we did it with more people, going in both directions). This guy's form is absolutely outstanding. You have to have tried this kind of thing to understand how good of a form he has.

    • @fugu4163
      @fugu4163 Год назад +266

      He is basically a norwegian marine.

    • @JacobSparks23
      @JacobSparks23 Год назад +195

      This is special forces test, not regular army training,

    •  Год назад +112

      ​@@JacobSparks23yes we all know thanks

    • @SaltNBattery
      @SaltNBattery Год назад +92

      Not trying to be rude, when was the last time Spain was involved in a war? 1815? They stayed out of all the World Wars and to my knowledge haven’t been involved in anything significant in over 200 years. How many generations of Spanish soldiers have never seen combat? All of them. No Spanish soldier alive today, nor their fathers or grandfathers or great grandfathers have ever been in combat. If I’m misinformed, please correct me, like I said I’m not trying to be rude, I’m genuinely curious.
      I respect that Spain is nothing like my country and in perpetual wars for Israel and billion dollar corporation profits. Our military are basically just mercenaries at this point, they’ve done nothing to “defend us or our freedom” like NPC bootlickers like to parrot.

    • @carmenaranjita5321
      @carmenaranjita5321 Год назад +347

      ​@@SaltNBattery the last war Spain fought in was the civil war which ended in 1939.
      There are loads of people still alive who lived through it and remember some.
      Also Spain intervenes and helps in conflicts in different countries. Like everybody else, we have an army.

  • @Neopopulist
    @Neopopulist Год назад +2427

    5:50 very humble man, says he struggles with the pushups too to make Magnus feel better, love teachers like that. Makes learning what he has to teach much better!

    • @jasonhawkins2717
      @jasonhawkins2717 Год назад +6

      One hundred percent 💯

    • @BWater-yq3jx
      @BWater-yq3jx Год назад +19

      I don't get when he says at 5:26 that's way harder than normal pushups. They look like normal pushups.

    • @caioeduardo42
      @caioeduardo42 Год назад

      narrow hands, elbows tucked makes you use way more triceps and less back@@BWater-yq3jx

    • @jerrywong9379
      @jerrywong9379 11 месяцев назад +82

      @@BWater-yq3jx actually for most people, "normal pushups" allow them to spread their arms further apart, which allows more engagement of the chest and shoulders, I get for calisthenics that's a normal pushup, but yeah, for most people out there this is no normal pushup

    • @spookinoff
      @spookinoff 11 месяцев назад +10

      Push-ups are way harder than the old US Army standard. We could sag in the middle or put our butt in the air to rest

  • @Innomen
    @Innomen 11 месяцев назад +2084

    The level of niceness on this guy screams competence. I bet he's a monstrous badass in actual combat. That has always been my experience, because exceptional people inherently get confident and real confidence is the opposite of blustering showy insecurity. Those people are Extremely chill.

    • @MR-Last-rj6lb
      @MR-Last-rj6lb 10 месяцев назад +6

      And a complete risk to those they are "training".

    • @alfonindatube
      @alfonindatube 10 месяцев назад +14

      That's so true

    • @Deadbeatcow
      @Deadbeatcow 9 месяцев назад +55

      ​@@MR-Last-rj6lbWhen you're training the best of the best, a bar less than 50,000 people in the world can match, you can be more relaxed in training as they either pass or don't. The basics of every aspect of the military is already long drilled into these soldiers before they even join special forces.

    • @wolfgang4368x
      @wolfgang4368x 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@Deadbeatcowgood, thanks!❤

    • @dominus6224
      @dominus6224 7 месяцев назад +6

      I’m glad you’re experience isn’t the reality. Plenty of douches who are capable and plenty of nice guys who suck.

  • @talbech
    @talbech Год назад +729

    The instructor sounded like a great guy who really wanted Magnus to perform well. Awesome job, both of you.

    • @coolirliswear9548
      @coolirliswear9548 Год назад +17

      Seems like he's a good soldier and also a good leader/instructor. No need to be aggressive if you can make the person you're training understand the reason and meaning behind rules and instructions.

    • @charlesfranks1902
      @charlesfranks1902 7 месяцев назад +3

      Let the man fail the test, not his incorrect technique. Everyone doing the test the same way makes the grading easier too.

  • @robbiewilliamson9783
    @robbiewilliamson9783 Год назад +7367

    I love when Magnus tries to joke with super serious instructors 😂

    • @JamesLinenX
      @JamesLinenX Год назад +93

      Agreed, its hilarious

    • @Oli_Vier1886
      @Oli_Vier1886 Год назад +15

      Yes😂

    • @jordiferrer9064
      @jordiferrer9064 Год назад +211

      I'm spanish, and I'm aware of the english language level we have in here... Maybe he didn't understand. Never discard that

    • @luckyspurs
      @luckyspurs Год назад +78

      He's always got such an innocent naughty impish look on his face.

    • @tasorodri
      @tasorodri Год назад +30

      Well, he said Magnus needed full power for the pull ups, I think he meant it as a semi-joke, not sure if it's 100% serious.

  • @rafapazos06
    @rafapazos06 Год назад +179

    The instructor is an absolute class act. Bravo!

  • @EliosNex
    @EliosNex Год назад +2936

    I feel like the instructor was a Magnus fan, he sounded like he was so happy to show magnus how to perform the exercises and his encouragement was spot on! What a great guy! Well done Magnus for another military test passed! Where to next?

    • @zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028
      @zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028 Год назад +233

      Or just a decent human lmao

    • @Nefville
      @Nefville Год назад +171

      @@zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028 Or just a great guy. Decent is a low bar to pass, people should aspire to be better than that.

    • @zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028
      @zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028 Год назад +62

      @@Nefville Decent would be enough, I would love for everyone to be decent humans

    • @ragarde3861
      @ragarde3861 Год назад +76

      Just a spaniard, we are usually happier than nordics

    • @johnnyfrankenstein0123
      @johnnyfrankenstein0123 Год назад +3

      Russia north korea israel

  • @noAPlease
    @noAPlease Год назад +258

    Having a blurred out face and masked voice, it's still obvious the guy Magnus was with here was a great guy. Really encouraging and all around jovial. Super cool to see.

    • @armandosillones2643
      @armandosillones2643 Месяц назад +1

      Why was it blurred tho?

    • @robertlopez8111
      @robertlopez8111 Месяц назад +8

      ​@armandosillones2643 almost always special operations have it blurred due to safety issues and missions they go on

  • @elliottcole8406
    @elliottcole8406 Год назад +1512

    I had the pleasure of working with the Spanish Army at Qala E Naw, Baghdis Province, Afghanistan in 2013 right before they left, including 9 of their special operations guys. It was one of the best experiences in my career. And I got my certificate in cutting Iberian Ham!

    • @k1k2k3k4
      @k1k2k3k4 Год назад +13

      How was it? How do they compare to other nations in terms of competence and reliability?

    • @elliottcole8406
      @elliottcole8406 Год назад

      The rank-and-file soldiers and officers were pathetic. I have stories. But their Special Forces dudes were harder than woodpecker lips. @@k1k2k3k4

    • @Combatives101
      @Combatives101 Год назад +23

      We were there late 2012 in Qala E Naw, I enjoyed the Spanish dining facility. We were there to shut down FOB Todd

    • @elliottcole8406
      @elliottcole8406 Год назад

      Yeah I got there in May 2013 and we were supposed to go somewhere else, but it was taking a little longer to shut down. We were there about 2-3 months then it closed and we wend to Delaram. I think it was MNANG dustoff that we relieved.@@Combatives101

    • @ChrisHenares
      @ChrisHenares Год назад +16

      I was there too. Qala E Naw, Bala Murghab, Herat. But I was on 2009 and 2010. Great times indeed.

  • @dkitt-1
    @dkitt-1 Год назад +1619

    Magnus, I really appreciated your effort in this one, because this fitness test had elements that we haven't seen in others. The tunnel/maze test was wild and was definitely more mental than physical. The adherence to strict form in the calisthenics portion increased the difficulty dramatically. Adding weight to the run at the end tested both your physical fitness and mental toughness. The Spanish Special Forces is definitely looking for a specific type of warrior and I gained a tremendous appreciation for the men and women who qualify, and for you. You are a world class athlete. Thank you for this video.

    • @WonderleagueLP
      @WonderleagueLP Год назад +54

      was this written by gpt?

    • @tasorodri
      @tasorodri Год назад +22

      Interestingly if this is the corp I think it is there's no woman because the physical tests are so hard that no woman was able to pass yet, I had a friend who was trying to be the very best, she was ripped but don't know if it would be enough.

    • @SwainixFPV
      @SwainixFPV Год назад

      @@tasorodri these tests are always made to select the best rather than being necessarly the most applicable, because for sure women would be qualified for everything else. Endurance wise they have just as much too, but I am not really pro-military or trying to join the military so if only men go killing instead of men and women I don't really care ahah

    • @kerolokerokerolo
      @kerolokerokerolo Год назад +6

      @@tasorodri I assume they will have different standards for female aspirants...

    • @stickydone
      @stickydone Год назад +76

      @@kerolokerokerolo nah, high level military It should all be equal. You can't risk one teammate not being able to help out someone because their standards were lower than the rest. It's all about end result and safety, nothing to do with the actual gender (not saying there ain't any discrimination or whatever, just that all requirements are equal regardless age, gender, mood whatever)

  • @Nefville
    @Nefville Год назад +546

    Magnus I was sitting around about a year ago not working, feeling miserable, recovering after a surgery on my inner ear. Then I found your channel and it got me working out again. Now about a year later I'm 37 and in the best shape I've ever been in, feeling great, and it wasn't for watching your videos like this one and getting inspired I don't think I would be. Thanks!

    • @gabrielo4749
      @gabrielo4749 Год назад +27

      Keep the great spirit up!

    • @WAR-4-YHWH
      @WAR-4-YHWH Год назад +1

      Also Watch 3 of 7 Project. He's a Navy Seal and does endurance running, biking, anything to keep himself in shape. They also have a weekend camp they run to help people go beyond their normal limit. If I wasn't awaiting surgery I'd love to go. Good Christian tight knit group, but all kinds go.

    • @davidwayne5152
      @davidwayne5152 21 день назад

      Weakness needs strength. At least,in your case

    • @Nefville
      @Nefville 21 день назад

      @@davidwayne5152 How about an update, I'm still super active, I quit my career in IT to do a physical job, stocking at Costco and I'm in even better shape than I was when I wrote this. I spend all morning *stocking 20 to 50lb boxes in the freezer and my forearms are absurdly huge plus now I have a six pack. Still have to credit Magnus, Juji, Anton and the gang for getting me started, I do appreciate it.

  • @allanc2827
    @allanc2827 6 месяцев назад +183

    I have been to Spain four times. Love the people. An important value in Spain is personal dignity. It's not what kind of job you have. It's whether you take pride in your work. I even saw a beggar who remained on his knees and prayed to god with eyes closed.

    • @Crooklyn7
      @Crooklyn7 2 месяца назад +19

      That’s actually a pretty good observation, as a Spaniard I’ve always felt this but didn’t know how to put it into words.

    • @bgboss11
      @bgboss11 27 дней назад +1

      maybe could u tell me where have u been? I'm interested

    • @neruba2173
      @neruba2173 14 дней назад

      70% of our population is a public worker, wdym by personal dignity xDDD People here will take a medium lifelong public salary doing a job they hate over literally any other thing that is mildly more demanding or time consuming.

    • @es8346
      @es8346 11 дней назад +4

      @@neruba2173 ¿El 70 % de la población trabajadora? ¿De dónde sacas ese dato?

    • @bassarana
      @bassarana 2 дня назад

      @@es8346que tonterías hay que leer en internet, eh?

  • @tmgthemobgamez2657
    @tmgthemobgamez2657 Год назад +680

    I am currently training to take this test here in Spain, this video helped me get a better understanding, thank you Magnus !

    • @VodKaVK
      @VodKaVK Год назад +117

      Suerte chaval, dale duro!

    • @SouthGlass
      @SouthGlass Год назад +80

      Estás a tope, jefe de equipo

    • @tmgthemobgamez2657
      @tmgthemobgamez2657 Год назад +50

      @@VodKaVK Muchas gracias, ya casi estamos !

    • @joseluisalonso6627
      @joseluisalonso6627 Год назад +6

      A por todas

    • @imaginateca
      @imaginateca Год назад +31

      Recuerda: no vayas hacia la luz, ¡siempre hacia donde esté más oscuro! 😀 ¡¡Ánimo y suerte con las pruebas!!

  • @spicy_fishes
    @spicy_fishes Год назад +358

    Magnus is going to become one of the most complete athletes ever at this rate… Awesome video!

  • @davidrussell8689
    @davidrussell8689 Год назад +88

    I was invited to visit the base of an elite unit of the Spanish army by a high ranking officer . I was deeply impressed . True professional soldiers ; capable and dedicated . On par with other elite units from around the world .

  • @Nakkiteline
    @Nakkiteline Год назад +259

    that's so cool that they gave you a rank! you performed very well, i think a deep-dive to endurance, what can you achieve in a year in maraton or something would be super interesting! but these military test videos has been awesome too, you're the rare youtubers whose every video i watch as soon as possible! cheers from finland mate!! 😎🇫🇮

  • @rodmm3010
    @rodmm3010 11 месяцев назад +51

    Both humble genuinely nice people. Refreshing to see content like this

  • @Yuuudaaa
    @Yuuudaaa 18 дней назад +11

    The instructor was simply awesome, super kind, he explained everything perfeclty, and even more glad to see this living in spain right now is just a reminder of our super dedicated forces! big ups for you all, that is the way to treat anyone regardless of their rank! ¡Gracias por marcar la diferencia!

  • @tangerineman27
    @tangerineman27 Год назад +241

    I hope Magnus knows how huge of a honor it is to ranked as a Colonel right out the gate honorary or not! Massive props!!!

  • @shanybody
    @shanybody Год назад +287

    I have to say, after so many tests and collaborations, Magnus has definitely become less tense in front of camera with strangers, more natural and loosen with the conversation, much much less "awkward fillers", it feels like the conversation and some small talks are super calming and way way comfortable to watch comparing to the first couple of test videos. And again I really appreciate the fact that Magnus always gives it all without holding back when it comes to making efforts. That genuine feeling on his face is really inspiring and motivitional!! Keep up the great work Magnus!!!

    • @javiermp6608
      @javiermp6608 Год назад +11

      “Don’t worry about the snakes, maybe you find a wild boar”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @bernatpanxeta
    @bernatpanxeta 5 месяцев назад +16

    My late step brother (RIP) was member of the Spanish Special Forces. He was instructor, and all this is true. He was very proud, and we were from him❤

  • @marioherrerosiles727
    @marioherrerosiles727 Год назад +200

    I was waiting for this one Magnus. Proud to see you train with our special ops. Un saludo! 🇪🇸

  • @narrowpath9491
    @narrowpath9491 Год назад +458

    Magnus doing special forces tests is for me the absolute best content on the Tube. We all love the underdog and Magnus is a beast for his size

    • @nesciusplayground
      @nesciusplayground Год назад +22

      Underdog, lol. He still is one of the best athletes out there.

    • @Eva-mp7xg
      @Eva-mp7xg Год назад +15

      I agree, the 20kg on a 110kg man is a different challenge than the 20kg on a 70kg man.
      So yeah, you're totally right with the "beast for his size" statement.

    • @juggdogg
      @juggdogg Год назад +4

      ​@@Eva-mp7xg You're right but it's different to run if youre 110 kg than 75 kg even if it's muscle. I think the optimal for every style would be around 90 kg bw

    • @qweasd9153
      @qweasd9153 Год назад +4

      @@juggdogg 90kg quite heavy still. I think between 70-80 is optimal.

    • @Eva-mp7xg
      @Eva-mp7xg Год назад +2

      @@juggdogg I'd guess the ideal weight depends on the distance you run? Sprinters seem to be built bigger than marathon runners (see Usain Bolt v/s Eliud Kipchoge)

  • @Freebirdz3
    @Freebirdz3 11 месяцев назад +247

    I deployed to Spain as a US Navy Seabee in the mid 80s. I miss Spain, the Spanish People, and of course the food.

    • @CroquetaNinjaTV
      @CroquetaNinjaTV 8 месяцев назад +26

      We are still here!

    • @Ruano-13
      @Ruano-13 8 месяцев назад +39

      Quien respeta y valora siempre tendrá sus puertas abiertas 🇪🇸

    • @killuagato6887
      @killuagato6887 3 месяца назад +11

      @@Ruano-13 y quien no también xD

    • @Jose.G_
      @Jose.G_ 20 дней назад

      @@killuagato6887 jajajajja literalmente, malditos socialistas

  • @takeiteasy8847
    @takeiteasy8847 Год назад +951

    I am always incredibly impressed when Magnus performs endurance tests. It is crazy to have a time like this with no special training.

    • @dongurudebro4579
      @dongurudebro4579 Год назад +35

      A decent fitness regime and most importantly a smart game plan paired with a sound mindset can bring you to at least to 99% of the best times. The last % is where it gets hard.
      But yeah imennsly impressiv! :)

    • @exanyt
      @exanyt Год назад +28

      @@dongurudebro4579 Yea magnus has a good mindset for those kinda things, like with the dark tunnels or with the hiking up the hills and then running down the hills to get faster times. His instinct is hella good.

    • @sigmal47
      @sigmal47 Год назад +33

      No special training? If I recall Magnus ran 4x4 intervals more than once a week for his entire youth and pro climber career?

    • @takeiteasy8847
      @takeiteasy8847 Год назад +20

      @@dongurudebro4579 absolutely not. For sure mindset plays a huge role. But if you are not really gifted with exceptional endurance your cardiovascular system will just collapse under such a demand. The mindset will make you survive the run but to do it in such a time. Mindset will not be enough. Trust me I ran in a team for years. You cannot will yourself to have good times. The other guys before him also did not lack willpower thats for sure.

    • @takeiteasy8847
      @takeiteasy8847 Год назад +1

      @@sigmal47 That is powerendurance especially in the forearms. Thats why you do it. It is a different thing to running thoug. Thats like saying - of course Jakob Schubert excells on the competition lead wall - he goes hiking all the time in the mountains of tyrol. It gives some benefits to be generally in good shape but endurance - like strenght - is highly specific to a task and bodypart.

  • @ByGuiji
    @ByGuiji Год назад +422

    I was not expecting a video showing my home country Special Forces. So tuned for this!!

    • @oscarsanchezgiller
      @oscarsanchezgiller Год назад +3

      Me too!

    • @maxguevara5054
      @maxguevara5054 Год назад +6

      Yo me he quedado loca 🤣🤣 no sé qué cuartel es este. Pero no sabía que a un extranjero le podía interesar hacer Paef del ejército español

    • @Oscar-iu7zi
      @Oscar-iu7zi Год назад +8

      @@maxguevara5054 Lo gracioso es que no es el paef si no las pruebas fisicas del GOE, que es el grupo de operaciones especiales militar del ejercito de tierra español, por eso las marcas son una absoluta fumada, 31 dominadas cuando por ejemplo, el 10 en las pruebas de policia nacional son 15 jajaja

    • @karamelo
      @karamelo Год назад +1

      ​@@maxguevara5054Esta en el pardo en Madrid

    • @maxguevara5054
      @maxguevara5054 Год назад

      @@Oscar-iu7zi ya ya vi que Goes por la boina. Dije Paef por los abs y las flexiones. Me ha matado en serio 😁🤣 muy bueno

  • @emollient3
    @emollient3 7 месяцев назад +31

    This was so cool. Good job, Magnus! I was overseas in Afghanistan with Spanish SOF. They are all really chill like this guy. They were the best hosts and even gave us paella, too ❤

  • @Bawamba
    @Bawamba Год назад +117

    This was so cool to watch! Big up to Spain special forces for having you, seems like great guys!

  • @Falconn000
    @Falconn000 Год назад +84

    Shout out to these two legends. The instructor seemed like an awesome and supportive man. Even though it was for a youtube, I do believe he treats his subordinates right.

  • @pwndbaby
    @pwndbaby Год назад +15

    I'm half way through this video, and i'm so happy you made this video. instructor seemed like a cool dude.

  • @TheIrishBiker93
    @TheIrishBiker93 Год назад +1046

    The Spanish Special Forces don't mess around with the entry fitness test. Top notch content as well and the instructor seems like a super nice guy but wouldn't want to get on his bad side as well haha

    • @imaginateca
      @imaginateca Год назад +68

      Once one of them told me why: they want to know your attitude and also if you have a physical base to improve. They know that later they can make you improve your marks with their training. And they do it 😉

    • @ReDDx666
      @ReDDx666 Год назад +3

      The end was like giving him candy lol it’s just do or go test

    • @ninosoldado6361
      @ninosoldado6361 Год назад +31

      ​@@imaginatecaasi es , se trata de actitud y cojones. Ya se puede mejorar cada a dia con esas dos cosas

    • @ManuelSalasM
      @ManuelSalasM Год назад +15

      It used to be way harder. Back in 1987 when I went to the navy divers course we started 240 men, and only 18 of us finished it. Now even women pass it

    • @SaltNBattery
      @SaltNBattery Год назад +4

      Haven’t won a war since 1815, stayed out of the world wars. That’s multiple generations of “soldiers” who’ve never seen combat, their fathers, their grandfathers, their great-grandfathers. I’m just confused, how can a military be capable of no one alive from the top to the bottom has been involved in anything significant for over 200 years?

  • @knucklesdk
    @knucklesdk Год назад +1043

    As a spaniard I can only be thankfull to you for doing this, spreading our ways and showing it from the inside. Thanks a lot mate.

    • @briansk6325
      @briansk6325 Год назад +31

      ARRIBA ESPAÑA HERMANO

    • @Zeioth
      @Zeioth Год назад +7

      I can't say the same. There have been a strong fascist movement in Spain, and last time that happened, the army perpetrated a coup d'etat and kill thousands of civilians. This kind of video is tremendously dangerous.

    • @fromtheotherside1980
      @fromtheotherside1980 Год назад +55

      @@Zeioth 🧠📉

    • @frankcastle10
      @frankcastle10 Год назад +42

      @@Zeioth 🧠📉

    • @adriii_021
      @adriii_021 Год назад +40

      @@Zeioth🧠📉

  • @rakka6315
    @rakka6315 7 месяцев назад +332

    "Somewhere in spain" shows us madrid from the northwest

    • @MarkanVaran7
      @MarkanVaran7 6 месяцев назад

      Where is that

    • @rakka6315
      @rakka6315 6 месяцев назад +18

      @@MarkanVaran7 madrid? The capital autonomous community in Spain. Slam dunk in the middle. You can see the four towers of madrid in the drone shot from there you figure out position of base

    • @MarkanVaran7
      @MarkanVaran7 6 месяцев назад

      @@rakka6315 tried to find it on google maps the exact same spot but couldnt lol whatever Ive been in Madrid twice fyi Spain has absolutely stunning scenery. I might go through student exchange next year to Malaga. I love Spain, the music,culture and I want to learn the language

    • @weichmacher3973
      @weichmacher3973 6 месяцев назад +19

      Ok no secret base anymore

    • @notorio666
      @notorio666 4 месяца назад +9

      Sierra de Guadarrama somewhere

  • @zangao5
    @zangao5 Год назад +430

    To maximize pushups for endurance, push to failure then drop to your knees and continue to failure. This will increase your ability for max pushups. I never seemed to be able to get the maximum Army test score because of the pushups, even after basic training, till someone advised me to train this way. The next test I maxed the pushup portion.

    • @nigermant6347
      @nigermant6347 Год назад +14

      thanks a lot

    • @vidividal
      @vidividal Год назад +23

      this is useful!

    • @nieczerwony
      @nieczerwony Год назад +10

      I think it's also genetics m8. I had a friend who was able to do 120 push ups at the age of 15. He was extremally fast in sprints also, and strong AF in the gym.

    • @W4rg3rm
      @W4rg3rm Год назад +1

      I'm going to incorporate this into my regimen.

    • @fifthycharaktersforaqualit7468
      @fifthycharaktersforaqualit7468 Год назад +14

      ​@@nieczerwonyAs far as I know its about your VO2 max your diet your mitochondrial health and what types of muscle fibers you have most (so its part genetics but allot can be done to still perform better than most)

  • @TerapiBoat
    @TerapiBoat Год назад +76

    Spanish instructor is really cool. Congrats for your performance, it's crazy!

  • @GizelleQuant
    @GizelleQuant 10 месяцев назад +9

    This instructor was incredibly friendly and professional. This was a fun challenge to watch.

  • @martinpp95
    @martinpp95 Год назад +150

    "Somewhere in Spain" right as we see the 4 tallest buildings in Spain haha. Great video magnus, hope you liked your stay in Spain :D

  • @almar0k
    @almar0k Год назад +40

    Some can only dream to reach your physical abilities. You really inspire a lot of people to push their limits and be modest about it, as you are!

  • @RCarrasco54
    @RCarrasco54 Год назад +17

    That is NOT a test to access the special forces (MOE) in Spain... , that would be the test, to get access to the first assessment in which if you pass you will join the course to then get access to those units, "GOES XIX, IV and III."... all takes around 9 months before you earn your green beret, that one who very few we have the right to wear...

  • @misanthrophex
    @misanthrophex Год назад +256

    20 kilos is A LOT
    I wasn't expecting the military dude to be so cool, surprisingly one of the best people I have seen in ages.

    • @oz_jones
      @oz_jones Год назад +5

      Especially when the vest doesn't distribute the weight evenly and puts a strain on your shoulders

    • @falcodarkzz
      @falcodarkzz Год назад +27

      3km on a trail with that much uphill and 20kg...in 15mins. Absolutely insane performance.

    • @turntablesrockmyworld9315
      @turntablesrockmyworld9315 Год назад +5

      I wear a 20 lb backpack for my 1 hour walks and it kills me! lol I can't imagine 20 kilos.

    • @k14michael
      @k14michael Год назад +3

      @@falcodarkzz
      Yup, that’s wild. That’s 8 min/mi pace for almost 2 miles with 44 pounds carry on a hilly course!

    • @CatharticSense
      @CatharticSense 11 месяцев назад +8

      Magnus also isn't the biggest guy. If he was a 100kg 1.90 guy 20 kg is more manageable.

  • @qweasd9153
    @qweasd9153 Год назад +198

    incredible pace in the last test. I struggle to run 5km in 5:20min/km in flat terrain. You did faster than my pace in steep terrain and +20kg without much training for it. Elite athletes are really just build different

    • @SantoRedentor
      @SantoRedentor Год назад +12

      If you struggle to do go under 5min/km on a 5k you are below average of peole who have trained for it with any intent.
      But agree that Magnus is a pretty strong athlete overall and doing everything he did with no specific training is really good.

    • @qweasd9153
      @qweasd9153 Год назад +7

      @@SantoRedentor never really trained for it. I just climb and tried running 5k a few times. Just comparing myself with magnus cos I dont think he trains for running and still performs as good as ppl who trains for running, like he aced the last test and I'm pretty sure that spec ops do train for running to some extent.

    • @gmy33
      @gmy33 Год назад

      ​@@qweasd9153most strong people hate running over 1k :-) .. i remember running with pro decathlon competitors .. they hate the 1500mtr they have to do .. yeah i was middeldistance runner would be fun to do it with 20kg

  • @CommandantSchrdinger
    @CommandantSchrdinger Год назад +39

    Im french and i have the utmost respect for our neighbours south of the border, great people and culture

  • @jaumee__
    @jaumee__ Год назад +86

    The maze part is by far the most difficult part, there's been people who actually needed to be rescued, also people staying for hours before surrender or pass. Also that was the short version and you did it during daytime and it is done during noght, sometimes stormy nights. And you absolutely did amazing man!!

    • @profpuffofficial2
      @profpuffofficial2 Год назад +3

      just keep holding the right wall

    • @musthabe_
      @musthabe_ 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@profpuffofficial2 dammit, no wonder i couldnt do it, i kept holding the left wall

    • @profpuffofficial2
      @profpuffofficial2 10 месяцев назад

      @@musthabe_ it should work tho same principle

    • @profpuffofficial2
      @profpuffofficial2 10 месяцев назад

      @@musthabe_ but if the route has a loop in it can cause issues

    • @TheRiverweasel09
      @TheRiverweasel09 10 месяцев назад +1

      I wonder if they have circular routes in there, because my normal tactic in situations like that is just keep going right forever or left forever. If there is only one exit and just dead ends otherwise, it's a tactic that will always work so long as you stay calm.

  • @ManuRomer0
    @ManuRomer0 Год назад +16

    What a beatiful video Magnus,i was smiling all the time😁 i'm so proud of our army,viva España!🔥🇪🇸

  • @Theironbodysensei
    @Theironbodysensei Год назад +58

    As a former pfa instructor for the Navy your pull ups were definitely spectacular.

  • @ramsessiereveld2824
    @ramsessiereveld2824 Год назад +925

    never stop doing these things Magnus, but also never stop "this stupid climbing thing'

    • @NoahGrandry
      @NoahGrandry Год назад +5

      Yes pleasy, i wanna see more climbing again!😄

  • @101personal
    @101personal Год назад +10

    Magnus , we are astonished on your good condition and attitude. Thanks for your video. Congratulations. Regards from Mexico City

  • @scepii
    @scepii Год назад +435

    That 3km run was absolutely incredible. Really didn’t expect you to perform so well on it.

    • @testie__111
      @testie__111 Год назад +53

      It's actually almost 12km/h (11.73km/h), that's kinda hard to believe to be honest. In the video he didnt seem to be running THAT fast

    • @Connux
      @Connux Год назад +41

      ​@@testie__111theres downhills that give a big speed boost

    • @javiermp6608
      @javiermp6608 Год назад +28

      “Don’t worry about the snakes, maybe you find a wild boar”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @antflynn7
      @antflynn7 Год назад +31

      It’s about 5:13 mins per km. I know what that looks like and he wasn’t running at that pace even with the downhills. If you are walking you are dropping to 10 mins per km for those bits. It doesn’t add up

    • @BOB2112420
      @BOB2112420 Год назад +14

      @@antflynn7 I'm thinking maybe he was supposed to do two laps and he only did one.

  • @Beamikla
    @Beamikla Год назад +52

    This is one of the best RUclips channels, it is so original and I just love how your videos are made, truly inspiring to workout and reach similar goals ! Keep it up

  • @javichu823
    @javichu823 Год назад +13

    In the best Spanish special forces in the other unit you have to drow in a pool, this is the most dangerous and the best training of special forces in the world, only in three countries do it, greetings

  • @aaronhughes7573
    @aaronhughes7573 Год назад +22

    Magnus tries his absolute hardest with every test ive seen on here. I love his attitude and work ethic.

  • @allogogonzalez5640
    @allogogonzalez5640 Год назад +159

    Being spaniard myself Im glad that you came here to experience the test for the army, it's always said that it is a super hard test but seing you struggle just put into perspective the training some colleagues of mine have to go through.
    PS. dont say somewhere in spain when you show some of the most recognizables buildings in spain xDD

    • @goekhanbag
      @goekhanbag 11 месяцев назад +1

      Where was it?

    • @DavidAguileraMoncusi
      @DavidAguileraMoncusi 11 месяцев назад +6

      @@goekhanbagMadrid

    • @diob1234
      @diob1234 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@goekhanbag they are so iconic that if you have ever lived in Madrid you can guess the position of the base he was

  • @deif1969
    @deif1969 Год назад +61

    Orgullo de ser español!! Gracias por mostrar un pedacito del esfuerzo que nuestro ejercito hace por toda la patria.

    • @pichafloja7373
      @pichafloja7373 Год назад

      nuestro ejercito no hace nada por la patria, dejan que nos fumiguen, nos traen invasores ellos mismos.....

  • @dwaynemadsen964
    @dwaynemadsen964 Год назад +34

    WOW! Great job! I love that you ended on a high note. I'd love to believe that all Spanish SF Soldiers are like your guide, but I bet they assigned one of the very best at interacting with the media and the public. The feeling of camaraderie really came through in the final video. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.

  • @Zondu
    @Zondu Год назад +165

    The fact that Magnus' reputation has preceded himself to the point that one of the most dangerous men in the world acknowledges his superiority while shirtless

    • @SnakePliskin762
      @SnakePliskin762 Год назад +10

      That's because it's not about how he looks it's about what he can do.

  • @galderg.805
    @galderg.805 Месяц назад +8

    Just to clarify, people do not train years for these specific test for years, this is just the screening test similar to the Navy Seal PST / screening test for the MOE (Spanish Green Berets). They train for the hard part which is the spec ops course itself which usually lasts up to a year.

  • @vikroy3777
    @vikroy3777 Год назад +29

    The instructor seemed like a really nice guy. Nice balance of pushing and motivation.

  • @spicy_fishes
    @spicy_fishes Год назад +63

    This goes to show how elite Magnus is

  • @ashcroftCDB
    @ashcroftCDB 9 месяцев назад +2

    This was incredible to watch. The instructor is likely an absolute combat gladiator, but he was warm and supportive. Your score was outstanding on this insane test and hearing the genuine shock from the trainer as you returned from the 3km run was hilarious. And this gave me immense respect for the Spanish Special Forces, understanding that you are a lifelong peak athlete in a sport that is as full-body as possible and it pushed you to complete exhaustion.

  • @tnan123
    @tnan123 Год назад +25

    Magnus has crazy endurance and strength at the same time. The fitness tests are always fun to watch.

  • @erinoconnor537
    @erinoconnor537 Год назад +10

    Really enjoy these videos. 100x better than the standard RUclips military fitness test videos. What an athlete.

  • @wolfgang4368x
    @wolfgang4368x 7 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks!❤ I am a German, 68 years old, handicpped since years, do a lot excercises in m,y way - so some from here, I use a 4 wheel!❤

  • @cahal
    @cahal Год назад +58

    Damn the physical effort Magnus puts in to his videos is off the charts. 💪

  • @neizanepilept4364
    @neizanepilept4364 Год назад +28

    im from Spain and it makes me so proud that u came to our country, thank you! And i recomend you to do some climbing here in Spain, theres good climbing spots in Asturias or Cantabria.

    • @ciaranandrew8905
      @ciaranandrew8905 7 месяцев назад +6

      Irish person here, I can say I feel Spain is the best country in the world, just love the place and its people

    • @Lex-nx7kd
      @Lex-nx7kd 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@ciaranandrew8905thank you for your kind words

  • @miguimau
    @miguimau Год назад +11

    Dang, you are in good shape, mate. Cheers from Spain. Actually I had to do much of that stuff (not the tunnel thing , of course) at my High School, our instructors were very strict.

  • @Zondu
    @Zondu Год назад +28

    You're probably good at endurance from also rock climbing. Endurance running is about your body's capacity to withstand lactic acid (Causes pain), your muscles ability to utilize oxygen efficiently, and your lungs rhythm and consistency with breathing. All of these are traits you would've gained from your extensive climbing experience.

  • @r.schumacher
    @r.schumacher Год назад +13

    It must be the the best feeling in the world to be able to push yourself to the limit. That's what everybody should try to achieve. Such an inspiration!

  • @saudude2174
    @saudude2174 Год назад +5

    I never knew you had such good stamina and spatial awereness Magnus.
    You impressed a lot of people with this video.

  • @luckyspurs
    @luckyspurs Год назад +8

    I feel like good instructors have a way of making you really like them without giving you too much encouragement.
    Just enough for you to know they're on your side and human.

  • @aicarambaalguem
    @aicarambaalguem Год назад +22

    these military tests you take are always super fun to watch. It really takes a world class athlete out of breath to show people how hard these tests are

  • @goodyeoman4534
    @goodyeoman4534 Год назад +10

    Not seen much of the Spanish military but something tells me they are pretty handy soldiers. They certainly have some challenging terrain in which to train, and a large population from which to draw talent.

  • @spotlessmind9263
    @spotlessmind9263 Год назад +15

    I like that its just a single officer with Magnus.. having cadets around to talk about their experiences is good but this feels more intimate, like the officer is here to evaluate you, not guide you

  • @NSW15355
    @NSW15355 Год назад +22

    Not a single show on TV can beat this! Nice job Magnus!!

  • @mattthompson8657
    @mattthompson8657 Год назад +23

    I've worked with Spanish Marines. They were certainly special!

  • @gizzardz8700
    @gizzardz8700 Год назад +148

    at this point i'm convinced magnus has been recruited by the norway government to get info on other nations militaries lol

  •  Год назад +221

    Spanish special forces are one of the most underrated military units in the world.
    ¡Great video!

    • @AZadeh-nd8vx
      @AZadeh-nd8vx Год назад +8

      Are they? I spoke to my British Marine friend and a few American Marines and they say they're pretty poor...

    • @SaltNBattery
      @SaltNBattery Год назад +10

      How’s that? They haven’t fought in a war in over 200 years… 1815 was the last war Spain “won”. So we’re talking muskets? I’m not sure how anyone could claim that they’re the best or top of anything, when no one alive for generations has even seen combat from the top to the bottom.
      They didn’t even fight in the World Wars.

    • @carmenaranjita5321
      @carmenaranjita5321 Год назад +40

      ​@@SaltNBatterybecause we had our own civil war

    • @javiergallardo6102
      @javiergallardo6102 Год назад +86

      @@SaltNBattery We fought in the 2nd Wold War with the División Azul and the russians were pretty scared of the spanish soldiers, They respected a lot that the officers never took their galons off even in prision. Napoleon couldnt invade the full country. H1tler was against trying to invade Spain and said: "You can't enter in Spain without the spanish allowing it." In Croatia, 1st of december every year they remember the Spanish soldiers that saved 200 croatians from being masacred. We have been in Afghanistan. We won this year's Apex Predator (elite snipers tournament from the OTAN) And this are only a few of the things the Spanish military have done.

    • @davidpenaarroyo1205
      @davidpenaarroyo1205 Год назад +31

      ​@@SaltNBatteryThe United States fought in half of the world's wars, and they have only won half due to economic superiority in weapons, and yet their common soldiers are completely useless, this is an example that participating in wars does not mean having good soldiers, and Spain has been in several wars.

  • @annymus4502
    @annymus4502 11 месяцев назад +7

    THIS IS SO COOL TO WATCH AS A SPANIARD!!! 🇪🇸

  • @Gtapolice123
    @Gtapolice123 Год назад +19

    Magnus, as a fellow Norseman, I truely appreciate the work you do, and the fact that you give us the opportunity to see the militaries from this POV is amazing! Keep up the good work!

  • @DannyDeVitois80
    @DannyDeVitois80 Год назад +20

    Hell yes! “Magnus Tries ____ Military Test” is maybe my favorite “series” on ALL of RUclips!!
    Let’s go! Magnus is a freaking beast of a little Norwegian man haha 👏

    • @DannyDeVitois80
      @DannyDeVitois80 Год назад +1

      *** Also, I can’t wait until you make a collaboration with STORROR….. You and Juji should be a part of one of their big “hide and seek” videos lol! 🤙

  • @georgeescutia6369
    @georgeescutia6369 24 дня назад +3

    I have work with the Spain infantry and legionaries and they the coolest people you can meet and excellent dedicated soldiers .

  • @Bobbzorzen
    @Bobbzorzen Год назад +19

    Epic episode like always, you're well on your way to becoming the first person in the world to pass every countries special forces training :D

  • @Milassoccer
    @Milassoccer Год назад +6

    Acutally got pretty emotional watching this. Very cool, and amazing job. When you passed the 3km run, and the officer was amazed, that s*it was beautiful and heartwarming. !

  • @JoshuaAmaro
    @JoshuaAmaro Месяц назад +1

    I like the tunnel test at the end, testing for coolness under pressure is actually very useful. Well done.

  • @echodub81
    @echodub81 Год назад +18

    That captain is impressive, well spoken and sure no joke

  • @Dnboswachter
    @Dnboswachter Год назад +17

    I love these episodes so much! I hope your going to go trough all branches!!
    Love the difference between county’s!
    Magnus, your such an amazing inspiration!!
    🔥 ❤

  • @klamxia
    @klamxia Год назад +19

    That was actually the cleanest 30 pull ups I have ever seen. Your form was absolutely brilliant magnus! I did expect alot from your pulling abilities as a climber, and you surpassed it by double

  • @G17-k6f
    @G17-k6f Год назад +7

    Magnus puts out top tier content. You run an amazing channel my friend. Absolute quality.

  • @thenewexeptor
    @thenewexeptor Год назад +7

    Man, you smashed it. I can do half of what you've done (maybe except the push ups where I'm like 40+) and I consider myself in a very decent form. You are a great motivator and me and my son started boulder hiking because of you and your channel. Congrats and keep doing it.

  • @limitedignition
    @limitedignition Год назад +15

    Honestly it is hard to believe for me that this was not one of the better results of this test. Do not want to mess with Spanish special forces for sure. Great job , Magnus!

  • @joytee4967
    @joytee4967 Год назад +9

    I love your tenacity- you inspire me to work hard through every exercise, especially when I don’t think I can do one more rep. Then I think of your determination and dedication and tell myself that it’s the last 5 or 10 reps that count the most. Thank you, Magnus! ❤ from Canada

  • @oscarramosgonzalez4438
    @oscarramosgonzalez4438 Год назад +5

    Magnus I'm spanish and I love all your videos It makes me proud that you visited our country, thanks a lot

  • @Liedragon
    @Liedragon Год назад +11

    The most important thing seen or said in this video is at 19:43 by the instructor.
    Special forces is about fitness yes but you'll only get fitness if you have mindset.
    He instantly corrected Magnus negative view about his climbing path in life.
    They're the people you want in front of you and at your back.

  • @David_eNGee
    @David_eNGee 11 месяцев назад

    The end of the last challenge darn near almost made me emotional. 10 score, Magnus' endurance, and is kind about asking where the finish line is, as soon as he's told he can stop, collapses from exhaustion. I'd love a video going into depth on what your thoughts are when pushing so hard on an endurance test.

  • @RaskiPlaski3000
    @RaskiPlaski3000 Год назад +5

    what a nice instructor! its really motivating to see you doing those tests

  • @_K.L
    @_K.L Год назад +4

    Colonel Midtbo, We salute you. 😂. That badge really warmed my frozen heart. Congrat on your new title!

  • @davidconcannon6503
    @davidconcannon6503 Год назад +3

    Fantastic video and well done. Top marks to you and the instructor.

  • @MVPhurricane
    @MVPhurricane Год назад +58

    i really liked this spanish military guy. and magnus is a beast, as always. given the scoring system, a 6.5 is actually outrageously good. and i can't imagine what some of these special forces guys look like-- jesus. the sprinting rubric was completely outrageous-- they seriously have guys who can run 10.5 second 100m in those conditions? insane.

    • @62meta
      @62meta Год назад +2

      10,5 sounds hard but he could get to 11 / 11,5 seconds if he trains his legs for speed and general muscle.
      He is a little guy who needs to have a high pace with his legs to get to higher speed. But in the video you see he has general endurance but lacks the strength in legs to push him harder forward and in a higher pace.
      And i know fully well that he would smoked me in sit ups, push ups and pull ups.

    • @helmuthvonmoltke5518
      @helmuthvonmoltke5518 Год назад +7

      ​@@62metaIt's not really a matter of strength though. You need explosiveness and power in your lower body to get a decent 100m time. That's something Magnus obviously doesn't train for.

    • @WlerickBigotOfficial
      @WlerickBigotOfficial Год назад +1

      Good question, and the answer is no.

    • @abcitiseasyasonetwothree3066
      @abcitiseasyasonetwothree3066 Год назад +8

      There is no guy who runs 10
      5. Withhout electronic time its like 10.7 - 10.8 time in serious athletics competition.. and that time is really achieved only by sprint based athletes.. thatkind of athlete would not be in military.. if he could do 10.5 and do great inensurance run.. i doubt there is 100m sprinter even who runs under 10 seconds who could do so well as magnus onendurace run.

    • @thegoldenthread-greatstori6795
      @thegoldenthread-greatstori6795 Год назад +1

      ​@@abcitiseasyasonetwothree3066yeah tbh I'm even sceptical of magnus time in this