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I Can't Believe This Bodybuilder Beat Me in Climbing - Turns Out Muscle Does Help in Climbing
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- Published on Jun 21, 2025
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Check out Matt on RUclips: / @mattdoesfitness
Credits "Gladiators - BBC": / @bbc
This Bodybuilder Beat me in Climbing! - Magnus Midtbø x MattDoesFitness
Edited by Markus Skaane / skaane
Shot by Sam Tuck / samtuclimbing and Fabien Beddard / fabienfilms
Music and Sound Effects: share.epidemics... Sports
Magnus : _loses one challenge_
Also Magnus : *So the next challenge is gonna be campusing*
Yes Magnus looked a bit stifled, after that beat... :)
Best comment ahhaha 😂😂
Every video I see he is super competitive yeah I bet he was shocked to lose by two seconds 😂
@@Matt-Wolf I would be too if I was the best at something in the world and some bodybuilder rocks up and betters me!
Magnus really said so all ur power is in ur feet 🤔 campusing next challenge 😈😂
Magnus texting and saying "yeah that's crazy" was hilarious.
"Yeah yeah, I don't care I got a medal of the foreign legion..."
“Yeah I should quit climbing” 😆
Was suuuuper funny. Funniest part of the video 😂 or magnus saying randomly to Matt "you haven't done it yet" to the red Boulder 😂
I've never heard him say something like that before 😂so funny
Bunch of glazers. He was being his usual dry self.
That was actually really impressive for his first try at campusing a route, especially holding on and pushing through so many missed attempts.
for real . . . so powerful
Kind of eye opening still, to see a bodybuilder at his first attempt at campusing. No disrespect at all!
The first time anyone has ever asked what "campus" meant, and then did that.
seeing people climb in person (and doing much less) is impressive, this was insane
I was really good at campusing when I first started climbing, but it was because my weight was really low I'd often campus things because my footwork was really bad. Now I'm heavier campusing is much harder.
What's impressive here is the weight of this guy and that he campus well.
Man campusing that last wall would be impossible for almost anyone of that weight, its quite incredible.
Even more with the amount of missed attempts and the amount of time taken.
@@usotutu yeah many people can't even hang that long from a bar. let alone making that many supported one hand pullups
@@dovos8572 in fairness to the people who can't hang from a bar for 60 seconds, those jugs are probably better than a bar. Still very impressive for such a massive dude.
Yep kudos amazing really. Nice guy too.
FR that was crazy
1:56 Even the way he landed was that damn superhero landing.
It sounds like superhero landing too haha
magnus sure choose a good tiebreaker xD
my exact thought lmao
he grunted like a woman though
I love when Magnus has an accomplished RUclipsr on his channel. Its just nice to see someone competently explaining to camera why what he does is so impressive.
he actually taught my PE back in secondary school
@@cameronthrale5418 magnus lore is insane😂
How many times a week do you mentioned this
6:14 "They asked me to mold it" was DIABOLICAL
😂😂😂
especially for the alien shape looks like scales on it.
Fr dude 😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂 i know right hahaha
@@Quizzy0000 That's what SHE said!
16:16 the completely lack of any sort of infuriation on magnus face completely killed me lmao, matt tries so hard with all these little jabs to get at least a tiny reaction, but you are just chilling on your phone completely unfazed by everything he said xD
Unperturbed
he didn't try so hard come on, beating magnus is a big deal.
that "yeah that's crazy" killed me 💀
Nah, the silence showed he was very fazed lol
I kind of got the vibes that he was joking around tbh
You can never really fathom Magnus's skill and power in climbing until you see him destroy someone who you think is strong.
That last campus blew me away
Until you've tried to climb something like a 5.12 you don't truly appreciate just how ridiculously strong professional rock climbers arms and grip strength are.
He was like water flowing up a stream.
Agreed. One curiousity of climbing is that you don't see how hard it is until you've tried it yourself or have some other benchmark.
he doubles bodyweight on a weighted pull up though, im sure that played a part there using no legs, matt is strong but not as strong for bodyweight
its acting in the show
It's all in the grip strength and stamina
nice to a see a body builder that's actually pretty decent at climbing for once :)
dude's a good showman as well. I had a pretty good feeling that he was hustling during that speed climb section pretending that he didn't know he had Magnus beat
the vibe shift when he started that one was crazy he locked in super hard
He is a gladiator in UK TV program called gladiators where the normal people need to compete against the gladiators to win. So well used to being on camera
@@AdamR-j1onot just a gladiator - the best gladiator
Yeah he posts himself speed climbing on that wall on his IG quite often - he's always in the top 2 of the leaderboard!
Put some respect on my boy juji
He's also a huge youtuber, Magnus spoke about this. He has millions of subscribers
I love when Magnus climbs with people who arent totally new to climbing
Just writing here that I cannot wait for the Janja video. Saw the behind the scenes post on instagram and I am hyped :D
omg I wasn't aware he filmed with Janja!!! YES :D
Oh wow, reading that got me so hyped. I don't use instagram. Really looking forward to that!
For real? Omg, finally!
Lmao bro is cooked
Wow, I know he looks strong but the way Matt did the last wall shows he is a lot stronger than what he looks - to try and fail to get a grip 3 times and still hold on with one hand is unreal... impressive, I'm shocked...... I hope he keeps it real and I wish him all the success. (the new old Wolfman :-) Great video..
gross stop simping
British personalities are always such a great pair with scandinavian jante-mentality. The british always tune into the humbleness, and the scandis start lowkey smack-talking. Magnus on his phone going "yeah. that's crazy" is an amazing gif moment. Also, Matt is 39, so this is a very impressive display regardless
I don't think 39 is really old any more with modern understanding of nutrition and training
This dude was hilarious. I could listen to those two talk all day. Good climbing too - MM sending that orange gym problem was no joke. Best episode yet.
"They asked me to mold it" 😂
🤣
One of your best videos for me! Aside from featuring Matt, the side commentaries and him explicitly explaining how hard the holds were was a breath of fresh air. Most people wouldn't even notice how hard the climbs you do were but coming from Matt who isn't a weak climber-explaining how difficult the holds and route was just great to hear and makes us appreciate how strong magnus really is.
This collab is perfect! Magnus's skill and Matt's humor created something special. More videos together please!!
he taught me PE back when i was in school
@@cameronthrale5418 WHy are you commenting this so many times lol
Cause I knew famous man @@celestial1989
magnus is the type of guy to do a minecraft stream for no reason
Let them add climbing to mc
He needs to play White Knuckle
@@Manamonkeor cairn
Lol are we trying to manifest it? 😂
Yea lets make magnus play minecraft
this was a real fun video, loved the energy between you two
Matt is great on Gladiators. His pantomime sarcastic humour for his character is just hysterical.
And getting embarrassed one time too many on the Wall is probably why he takes climbing seriously.
One of the most entertaining collabs you’ve done, Matt was so good! Well done to you both!
that speed climb it was as if he was being pulled up by the rope, absolutely amazing
He was basically jumping off of every hold. Very quick
I love magnus flat voice without any emotions and him beeing not able to make small talk... like an ancient viking.
Lol, yeah I always like the videos where he has big personality on cause it really shows just how awkward Magnus is lmao.
Great video.
Love Matt's self-deprecating humour and both of your über-competitive personalities.
"I'm half as good as you though" I love that. Props for keeping up the positive vibes both of you.
Awesome collab, Matt is hilarious.
Absolutely excellent video. You two play off of each other so well. The nonchalant "Yeah that's crazy" from Magnus is one of the most hilarious comebacks ever, and I'm not entirely sure it was even intentional.
19:01 magnus showed why he's still not washed
bro that was so brutal
Well done Matt aka Legend. Superb climbing. How you got 7s on 2nd wall was great.
Think one of the most funny/frustrating things is you see someone do it that is good and youre like yeah that looks doable.
But its sooo hard its insane.
Man my son and I always wonder how Magnus would do on the Gladiators, now we at least know how a Gladiator will do with Magnus! Legend!
It’s so funny how Magnus gets disappointed when he lost.
You are the best Magnus
I'd love to see more of you two. Two good competitors that love what they do and willing to be humble and learn from others.
I know its a bit clickbaity, but also a fine move to pick that title. Shows a lack of ego. I dig it
I expected it to be clickbait but it actually wasnt
8:33 It's the Magnus Midtboulder
Magnus gonna be training speed climbing nonstop until he reaches sub 7 seconds to redeem himself
I expect having him already accomplished that. xD
2:00-2:03 is some of the most genius editing ever. How many caught the pink panther 😂.
Good to see Matt doing so well he taught my PE classes back in the day before he went full time on RUclips
1:10 how do you know that's a foothold? Magnus reveals his chess master cilmber brain :D he's always 11 steps ahead
"They asked me to mold it" 🤣🤣 that was great. Man this guy is POWERFUL, holy crap. Really amazing athlete.
Magnus is such an impressive human being not just physically but who he is. this is why we watch and we always will
And one more thing Magnus txting and saying that’s crazy had me laughing 😂😂😂
For his weight, that is super fucking impressive. My days Matt is strong
I mean hes pretty elite athletically and on gear. Makes you strong AF
Doing roids kinda helps with strength. Although he will deny it until he's 6 feet under, just like his buddy Mike Thurston.
@@jmb9701 You have to remember he passed all the roid tests, he was tested more than any olympic athlete over a 6 month period
@@boneTHUGS111 buddy, look at him.
@@jmb9701science is science mate - he is the only person in the world to do that rigorous randomised testing over almost a year - it’s physically impossible to pass for that long and not lose size or strength.
Really generous of you Magnus to let someone have a win , I'm sure it will help his channel
I like Matt a lot!! He was the main character, the main star in this video, never see this happen in any other videos of Magnus
More collabs and less phone, please😅❤️
Need to collab with Matt more! You two compliment the video and each other so well!!!
Both Act Like Friends making fun of each other,Ironic, chill and fun together. And The BB is such a nice and badass confident guy. Like them Both and Would love to See more coops from them.
At least Matt is self-aware enough to admit that that his cockiness isn't just an act for TV. It was good to see him put in his place by the last climb.
Too bad he will never admit to his steroid usage though. All these fake natties are getting old at this point.
Thats such a comedic Video!!! Hats of to Matt and Magnus for that piece of entertainment
🙏🏻
His speed climb was really impressive. Keep up Maguns
You guys really play well off each other this was a fun watch
Magnus you should do like a top gear rating off all the celebs/famous people you have climbed with!
I vote this guy 'person I'd most like to see Magnus give slack to'
The difference in energy between these guys is hilarious. Magnus is so understated and chilled yet incredibly accomplished. Matt is brash, in-your-face and high intensity. It’s a great mix of personalities.
I didn’t even know he was a RUclipsr.
I just saw the thumbnail and was like “That’s Legend [the arrogant prick]!”
Haha, I hated him at first but grew to love him on Gladiators.
Mad respect for how good he is (I might even go find his channel). 🙏🏼
Magnus is such a great guy
I don’t think I have laughed this much ever watching all of your other videos 😂
I was waiting the whole time if Magnus is gonna take his shirt off this time lol
He didn't want to get mogged
I was expecting him to lock in more and do it for the final tie breaker climb, because he got beat on the climb before that lol
funny. too intimidating for him this time!
Did some rock climbing when I was young (as all kids do)... I loved it... climbed trees, rocks, small mountains and so on... then went to Magaluf and a bar when I was older (20?) and there was a challenge to hang 10s? or something on a small "edge" to get a free beer... I thought yes maybe I still got it... but I think my best effort was like 4s... told my friends it has to be trick, no one can hold that... you can not get even get your nails onto that thing...
Ah well they did not probably want anyone getting a free beer...
A couple of minutes later someone easily just hanged there on this "knife" edge for the right amount of time... I could almost not believe it... 🙂
It was in the 1990's... Humans are incredible
The collab we‘ve all never thought about but all love.
Finally a "win" for us "bodybuilders" ;)
I'll call myself a bodybuilder until the day I die, even though (or because of) the hate the term gets. Most of us are just fellows "Of Iron", as Fred Hatfield coined it, and have done the whole Dave Tate to Poliquin gambut.
Most of us also just started out in a gritty gym lifting some damned weights to better ourselves in one sense or another, have left some blood on the barbell, and have come out as better all rounders for it :)
the chemestry was amazing loved it
He was a sprinter, that is some serious explosive power.
Matt, clean, barely any chalk on him. Meanwhile Magnus is cosplaying as a chalk bag!
Campus training is gonna make Matt even faster. Love to see this collaboration, and would love a series where Magnus trains Matt for a month in Norway.
Yes it would be great,
(& nice to see Matt as himself, not the villain gladiator) :)
All those muscle ups workouts coming in clutch for Magnus :-)
😂 19:25 pure comedy 😂
I am not a climber and I have never had an interest in climbing but I randomly came across your Chanel and have watch it non stop since your such an inspiring guy keep it up 💗
Magnus has a unique honesty that I hadn't seen in anyone else. have you guys noticed it too?
It’s called being Norwegian.
The music on the videos is insane. It communicates another layer of feeling without overwhelming.
yo magnus u should invite brian shaw in your channel for grip strength challenge and climbing....his grip strength is so much strong then any other guy's out there and he is lean too and training for arm wrestling so his forearms are strong too....u will have fun for sure and that will be amazing to see.....
This video somehow has both the most magnus has ever been humbled and the most he has ever humbled someone
0:45 yup "when the holes are smaller, it does get more technical"
This guy raw power and mentality is goddamn impressive. That is a winner mentality right there..a true strong man.
the least awkward crossover of all time Matt is comedy
Tha fact this monster can climb the “arms only” wall is crazy!
Magnus' climbing skill and power are never truly understood until you see him destroy someone you believe to be strong.
That last campus blew me away!
So wild seeing a Gladiator on Magnus' channel haha i loved that show growing up
Magnus' sarcasm is hilarious
I’d love to see a series where Magnus goes around the world trying to beat world record climbs, possibly collab with the record holders
14:43 agreed. 5 seconds is a lot.
that's not what she said
"Never underestimate anyone." Even the best forget that sometimes. Thanks for the vid and don't take the L too hard, you just needed a reminder.
He is right 19:31. Magnus is so skilled.
That "evil" giggle from Magnus at 2:30 😄
I called Magnus at 10 seconds flat on the last one, pretty happy with my guess. Really impressive that Matt was able to do it too
omg I never comment, but I am so hyped for this video! I‘ve been watching both of you for a very long time now so a collab is the absolute dream 😍
Very entertaining!
Great job, both of you.
Not sure what you're talking. He did an amazing job. What's the weight difference? 30-35 kg, pr even more? Pulling that and holding the grip without any experience with this is absolutely impressive!
I wonder why he's called a Bodybuilder though. His Performance looks more like a calisthenics guy also doing weightlifting for mass.
@@janw839 Yes, he did an amazing job ... BOTH of he.
Did you miss the part where I was astonished with Matt's performance?
You know what ... I am not in the mood to get into an internet shouting match. There was a breakdown of communication, I am going to go edit my earlier comment and make it as vanilla as possible.
@@lerkzorphew. That feels like an overreaction, but ok.
Not only is he the greatest Gladiator, Legend is also the best at acting humble to make Magnus feel better about himself.
This gladiator guy is sick and we need more videos with him!!! Such a great chap and tons of charisma
this was such a fun video. Really surprised me. At first I thought like oh no... another bodybuilder. I was so wrong. Super impressive, super fun to watch. Thank you.
Magnus' evil laugh at 12:48-53
He’s kind of a guy we see a lot coming to Poland for a stag parties….ugh…😣 but it was fun to watch and interesting to see the mindset trying to turn a failure into some sort of success.
Burying the lead a bit here, this isn't just some bodybuilder, this is Legend!
Roids
@@0Linerider0forever0 He sent his bloodwork to Derek he's literally natural.
He was a legend of a PE teacher back in the day
Magnus wasn't too worried; he didn't have to take his shirt off. Good, fun video.
There No way Magnus would lose this
Matt being more broad in his fitness make sense that he couldn't campus nearly as well. He has so much strength in his legs. Magnus hangs from things for a living.
Very nice of Magnus to stop by at our little planet and show us some climbing.
collab I wasn't expecting. Been following both for a lot of years.
One thing is Sure this guy is massively strong even if he's not the best climber
The campos section at the end shows the amount of effort it actually takes , Magnus makes it look so easy
Two physically awesome blokes testing and pushing each other and coming out the other great mates. Very wholesome to watch.
Hey Magnus, just wanted to say I'm a fan! For the next video, maybe you could do a session on bouldering with no textured holds-just the raw holds-and try to see how you handle them. It could be really interesting and challenging! Would love to see you give it a shot. Keep up the awesome work!
And if you want you can do it with Alex to test his strenght