Being able to hear Loz use his experience and knowledge as a commentator is an unbelievable privilege. He is a world class athlete and his career deserves more recognition.
@@georgewallace8933 JF can static lift with the absolute best and outside of overhead pressing he doesn't really have what you might consider a static weakness. It's the strongman type events where a Brian Shaw or Thor might distance themselves from him.
Fantastic seeing 1rm squat back in strongman, hopefully it’s going to become a regular across the big competitions. It’s currently lacking quality a little bit in comparison to how far developed the deadlift is but within a couple of years we could see crazy figures if these guys are training specifically for it regularly 👌
100% i wanna see somebody beat Donnie Thompsons 1300lb squat. or even the deeper 1200lb one. if anybody can do it, it'll be in a strongman event since it doesnt have to be a conventional bar or distance, just the weight and strength tends to matter and its more entertaining for the crowd than powerlifting straight is perhaps.
@@archilonshadowheart7 ye mate exactly that, the checking point is against the super heavyweight triple ply powerlifting, as with the deadlift it’s hit equal in terms of quality but still a while off the likes of Thompson and Bolton for example isn’t it squat wise. Your right for sure with the set ups they use and with regular training cycles there’s no reason why we can’t see some incredible squats from these guys down the line
@@rubenbraekman4515 those guys are going to be big names talked about for years to come. I think people will be talking about the last few years as a golden age of strongman because of them.
Love this! In spite of squat taking longer to set up, I think it deserves a place in strongman contests, since most people acknowledge it as a top 2 lift in terms of strength development.
Thank you Rogue for bringing the amazing sport of strongman in the shining light! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch the events in real time and free! You are the best thing that happend to the sport of strongman!
Great opening competition and great coverage, Woodland and big Loz are two of my favourite commentators from CrossFit and strongman and it's great to see them together
I love the inclusivity on this competition, a russian and a Ukrainian athlete not penalized for things they never have anything to do! Great job Arnold Strongman Classic!!
Damn, I didn't think Rob Kearney could really keep with the top guys let alone come second. He lifted by far the most relative to his size and weight. Great job!
This really shows how statically strong JF is. Shame Thor couldn't be there since Thor squatted 460kg raw, much easier than JF did 436kg with a suit on.
Holy Jesus, I just realized Hafthor's 460 was Raw! He is the Strongest Man who ever walked the Earth. I'm sure if we had Prime Thor today he could have Squatted 480 or perhaps 490.
As a strongman competitor/fan as well as a musician I have to say that music at the start was epic and really got me in the mood for some heavy squats.
Great event! But it takes so much time because of the knee wraps. Deadlift is much more practical. But i would love if Arnold Classic keeps squat as their main event, they should put it like every 2-3 years. Two years deadlift, one year squat. Or hell, put them both! Arnold at the end of the day is for the strongest men on the earth.
Not to sound harsh, but I expected more from Luke. I know he had some problems a week ago, but he said they were just spasms, nothing serious and he is fine. He should have been a contender for the top spot in the squat, potentially in the whole comp. When I saw JFs opener, I just laughed. There is something comical about mogging the entire competition that you can not have any other reaction, but a good laugh. Novikov had a really great showing, based on their training videos, I wouldnt have thought he would beat the Stoltmans, but this just shows why he is top tier.
I don't understand what th strategy was for this event for the Stoltman's coach. I understand Tom not going all out in this event because it's the worst event for him, and if he can place in the middle of the pack he should save energy for later. But why did Luke waste 2 attempts under 816 pounds, then jump all the way to 906? Luke clearly could've done around 861-880 and at least placed in the middle of the pack.
Hey bobs brother, great vid I'm trying tren for my next cycle, bit worried about it because like you say everyone is bad mouthing it but I'm doing it anyway, could get hit by a bus tomorrow but probably won't, will still walk down the street tho 👍👍
man, i really like the fact that commenters get better and better, loz is just fantastic at it. i remember awful competitions, where they mispronounced pudzianowskis name after he was a 4 time title holder already. it always saddened me and i thought i as a viewer could do a way better job since i knew way more about the sport.
Caron showing up and squatting 916, 951, and 966 like that has to go down in strongman history as one of the most dominant moments in the sport. I mean holy crap that weight should not move like that
*when you're 2 hrs through the live stream and JF hasn't given his opening weight... "Legend has it that, to this day, he still has not made his first attempt...."
Can't fathom why Luke did such low opening lifts. Maybe match your bro for the opener but then get something competitive in the bank for a second lift. Really poor tactics to let Maxime and all the rest sneak ahead by going for such a big jump. Totally blown his chance at a decent standing in an event he should've at least been mid table in.
This might be a stupid question.. but I really wonder how the competitors choose these weights for this max squat event - do they just pick 3 weights by themselves and that's it or do they all sit around and discuss it? Or how?
THANK YOU ROGUE SO MUCH FOR GIVING US THE JOY OF BEING ABLE TO WATCH THE SPORT WE LOVE LIVE AS IT UNFOLDS!!!!
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@@likeyou3317 wouldn't that be nice
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The hero we didn’t know we needed
Thank you sir 💪
This is why I dislike live streams
1 hour of a whole lot of nothing
Thank you!
Being able to hear Loz use his experience and knowledge as a commentator is an unbelievable privilege. He is a world class athlete and his career deserves more recognition.
When it comes to static strength, JF is in a class of his own. That was unbelievable!
Caron just dominated the event; also great performance by Kearney, didn’t expect him to do that well.
Neither did I. I had him in the top 5, but did not expect that.
He's turning into top darkhorse
Kearney is a strong squatter
Thompson also impressed. A guy no one even looks at
@@562wiseguy right? He absolutely rocked the sqaut for an ALTERNATE. AN ALTERNATE
JF’s performance is one for the books. Unbelievable strength…
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not really, this is a world rn wear thor and shaw aren't competing/in their prime
@@georgewallace8933 JF can static lift with the absolute best and outside of overhead pressing he doesn't really have what you might consider a static weakness. It's the strongman type events where a Brian Shaw or Thor might distance themselves from him.
@@georgewallace8933 Thor and Shaw would not touch jf in the squat.
@@GetBig94 thor squatted 970 on his second attempt in a powerlifting meet with knee wraps and no suit
Awesome seeing Jerry helping Novikov. Strongman has the best sportsmanship.
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Definitely! Strongman is nonstop good vibes.
@@Reborn_Strength bore off 😴😴😴😴
I also saw that... Thank you Jerry! ❤️
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Thompson thanking my man Kieliszkowski personally for the chance to compete. Love to see it.
Good performance from Novikov this event. He's quickly becoming a favorite after I saw him smash the DB overhead press at the Rogue Invitational
Fantastic seeing 1rm squat back in strongman, hopefully it’s going to become a regular across the big competitions. It’s currently lacking quality a little bit in comparison to how far developed the deadlift is but within a couple of years we could see crazy figures if these guys are training specifically for it regularly 👌
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100% i wanna see somebody beat Donnie Thompsons 1300lb squat. or even the deeper 1200lb one. if anybody can do it, it'll be in a strongman event since it doesnt have to be a conventional bar or distance, just the weight and strength tends to matter and its more entertaining for the crowd than powerlifting straight is perhaps.
@@archilonshadowheart7 ye mate exactly that, the checking point is against the super heavyweight triple ply powerlifting, as with the deadlift it’s hit equal in terms of quality but still a while off the likes of Thompson and Bolton for example isn’t it squat wise. Your right for sure with the set ups they use and with regular training cycles there’s no reason why we can’t see some incredible squats from these guys down the line
Imagine this event with prime eddie hall, big z, brian shaw and hafthor
@@rubenbraekman4515 those guys are going to be big names talked about for years to come. I think people will be talking about the last few years as a golden age of strongman because of them.
Outstanding commentary by Big Loz best in the business great performance by Novikov what a heart Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ❤ congratulations JF
Who is that?
Romark might just go down in history as the greatest hype man of all time
Immaculate facts fr fr 💯💯💯
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Him, combined with Luke Stoltmans Voice = Ultimate Gym Partner/Bro
Stefan Solvi Peteursson also! 🇮🇸❤️ Before becoming Hafthor's hype man, he was an Ultra Strong WSM finalist.
So glad to see Big Loz doing commentary. He's such a great advocate for the sport.
Love this! In spite of squat taking longer to set up, I think it deserves a place in strongman contests, since most people acknowledge it as a top 2 lift in terms of strength development.
*IMPORTANT TIMESTAMPS*
1:29:12 A wild Evan Singleton
1:44:25 A wild Romark
2:00:55 Glory to Ukraine
2:05:24 Martins repping evolution athletics
2:08:56 Announcers finally get corrected
2:59:38 🤨
2:04:33 An even wilder Romark
@@jasonboyko 2:37:37 A scared romark
2:42:00 jf carron evolution athletics
@@jimmylives I saw but I find it funnier because Martins ignored Brian two years in a row for the shaw classic invitation
Rogue i have no words for you.. YOU ARE SIMPLY DOING THE BEST FOR THE SPORT WITHOUT A DOUBT! CONGRATULATIONS
I'm loving these Rogue streams. It's so nice.
Big Loz is definitly the best consultant.Thanks !
THEY NEED TO KEEP THE SQUAT IN STRONGMAN!!!
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Thank you Rogue for bringing the amazing sport of strongman in the shining light! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch the events in real time and free! You are the best thing that happend to the sport of strongman!
Thanks Rogue, awesome. I will continue to support them so they continue their amazing support for strength sports
Every time I re-watch this, I wish JF hit 1000 just to put on a show 🎉 I believe he got his leg injury later in this comp
Awsome event 👍. Thank you rogue for the free stream its very much appreciated by all who tune in
Great opening competition and great coverage, Woodland and big Loz are two of my favourite commentators from CrossFit and strongman and it's great to see them together
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Thanks for the coverage, much appreciated.
Thank you thank you for bringing the content to us so early.
AWESOME TO SEE A COMPETITION SHOUTING OUT OTHER COMPETITIONS AND EVEN SHOWIMG A STRONGMAN CALENDAR THIS IS WHAT WE NEED
If Romark was as big as his hype game was, the man would be massive. What a legend. 😂😄
You can tell how much toms coach cares he been right by his side all through training and the comp. love to see him drive tom past his comfort zone.
Молодчина! И за то, что делаешь и за отношение к жизни и за правду!
So pleased Bobby Thompson is in he should have been anyway
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I love the inclusivity on this competition, a russian and a Ukrainian athlete not penalized for things they never have anything to do! Great job Arnold Strongman Classic!!
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I really thought crowd might boo Markov.. I am really glad people acknowledges them for their sportsmanship not their countries politics.
JF Caron man! What a LEGEND the man is! Outstanding performance so far!
JF CARON IS AN ABSOLUTE BEAST! I love these kinds of events!
It's amazing to get such a good coverage of the knee wrapping world championship. Thanks rogue 🙏
The fact that this is free to watch and has this good production is amazing. Giants Live need to step their game up man fr
LETS GO ROMARK!
greatest hype man in the game
Uncle Loz looking fit. Glad to see him commentating in bigger and bigger shows.
Great coverage thanks! Rooting for JF Caron to take it all and Maxime !!!!!
Rogue....Thank you! Great Video
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Damn, I didn't think Rob Kearney could really keep with the top guys let alone come second. He lifted by far the most relative to his size and weight. Great job!
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Personally i think kearny is the strongest out of all these lifters when it comes to pound for pound
Big Loz commentary and predictions were on point!
As a Canadian, I'm rooting for JF, but the most impressive guy today was Kearney... he's so much smaller than the other competitors. Crazy.
Same when he did log with Eddie hall. Never count him out.
@@ryantracy1531 Agreed, but I knew he'd fail at the carry, just not his event... still a great showing.
This really shows how statically strong JF is. Shame Thor couldn't be there since Thor squatted 460kg raw, much easier than JF did 436kg with a suit on.
Thor was a true static monster in the later years of his career
@@Braz78 True shame that he left the sport when he did.
Holy Jesus, I just realized Hafthor's 460 was Raw! He is the Strongest Man who ever walked the Earth. I'm sure if we had Prime Thor today he could have Squatted 480 or perhaps 490.
Was Thors squat not with single ply? You might be right but I thought it was.
@@Nirsterkur no just wraps
Novikov continues to blow my mind. At barely 6'1" but barely 300 lbs, he continues to lift way above his weight.
As a strongman competitor/fan as well as a musician I have to say that music at the start was epic and really got me in the mood for some heavy squats.
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Great job Rob ! 💪😤👍
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Watch JF's first lift and just look at the assistant on the left hand sides face just be absolutely blown away by how quick the squat was... 🤣
Thanks for posting!💪🏻👍
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glad to hear Uncle Loz on commentary
Hopefully they bring back the max squat, it was a very fun event to watch
Kearney impressed me a hell of a lot.
Great event! But it takes so much time because of the knee wraps. Deadlift is much more practical. But i would love if Arnold Classic keeps squat as their main event, they should put it like every 2-3 years. Two years deadlift, one year squat. Or hell, put them both! Arnold at the end of the day is for the strongest men on the earth.
They could have just made it so they can only wear knee sleeves, or even just that they have to go completely raw
Not to sound harsh, but I expected more from Luke. I know he had some problems a week ago, but he said they were just spasms, nothing serious and he is fine. He should have been a contender for the top spot in the squat, potentially in the whole comp.
When I saw JFs opener, I just laughed. There is something comical about mogging the entire competition that you can not have any other reaction, but a good laugh.
Novikov had a really great showing, based on their training videos, I wouldnt have thought he would beat the Stoltmans, but this just shows why he is top tier.
I don't understand what th strategy was for this event for the Stoltman's coach. I understand Tom not going all out in this event because it's the worst event for him, and if he can place in the middle of the pack he should save energy for later. But why did Luke waste 2 attempts under 816 pounds, then jump all the way to 906? Luke clearly could've done around 861-880 and at least placed in the middle of the pack.
He should have gone for 865, he would have smashed it. Not sure why he went with such a massive jump. Hell, he probably would have got 880.
@@metabasketball405 yeah, it was baffling, Luke massively outsquats Tom, why on earth send them out on the same weights?
JF: (Squats 966 easy rep)
Everyone: We just been mogged
M O G G Y
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You have to live it.
😂 😂 😂 I actually laughed out loud for how easy Caron made that look
I squatted 245 Lbs This week My Best overall Pr.
Well done to Novikov; God knows what he's going through but he stayed strong and gave an amazing performance
They need to do this every year
I love this, it seems that every event Luke is in competition with Tom on a personal level too aside from the other athletes. Thor looks amazing!!!
1 rep max squat is awesome love seeing this kind of competition in strong!
Mateusz's situation is just heartbreaking. Not OD, Kiri, nor Bandehorst's career feel as silverware empty as Mateusz's, really sad.
Sadly we might have to agree with you Ana. Also, add Manfred, Derek and Lalas to the list. However Lalas won the ASC and Derek twice.
@@Nirsterkur I had Manfred at the back of my head, but I missed him, you are absolutely right.
@@anaclaudiagarciacalderon192 You are absolutely awesome. So nice to meet you...
the knee wrapping should be a competition itself ! :)
What time did this start barely watching now but all good thanks for streaming !!
Loz your a legend 💪
Ty to rouge for actually showing all the events
Hey bobs brother, great vid I'm trying tren for my next cycle, bit worried about it because like you say everyone is bad mouthing it but I'm doing it anyway, could get hit by a bus tomorrow but probably won't, will still walk down the street tho 👍👍
man, i really like the fact that commenters get better and better, loz is just fantastic at it. i remember awful competitions, where they mispronounced pudzianowskis name after he was a 4 time title holder already. it always saddened me and i thought i as a viewer could do a way better job since i knew way more about the sport.
Come on Rogue. It's a worldwide sport, start showing us the amounts using the metric system too please..
True
I'm sorry you aren't smart enough to be able to convert. It's not difficult.
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Buda wasee wanaongea ngoso wewe unaongea Kimeru hapa
@@malobadismas2327 buda life is not about cramming, take it easy..... atakae elewa inamuhusu.
Awesome event. Finally a max squat
the knee wrap for time event!
Caron showing up and squatting 916, 951, and 966 like that has to go down in strongman history as one of the most dominant moments in the sport. I mean holy crap that weight should not move like that
Love this coverage but where are the women? I'd like to be able to watch the Strong Women as well.
Out of everyone who I saw wrap knees, only Pritchett was doing it the right way
*when you're 2 hrs through the live stream and JF hasn't given his opening weight...
"Legend has it that, to this day, he still has not made his first attempt...."
Man I miss Hafthor . The man was a beast .
how the heck does Martins just looks extra jacked from yesterday lol!!
Have they always done the bounce pads? I feel like that changes everything.
Kearney is crazy strong
Weight to strength ratio off the charts
He would have a good Wilks coefficient. Unfortunately in strongman it doesn't matter as much as absolute strength.
Bro. Jf made that look like a warmup🤯🤯🤯
1:57:47 Matt Garstka (Animals as Leaders drummer) is in the house!!!
Can you also start at the strongman when you had a shave during the last week?
JF is literally the final boss in strongman
Caron absolutely shocked me... I was like this after his first squat: 😲 literally...
Seeing evan in the background makes me happy lol
Which bar is this? I cant find this car on their website at all.
Can't fathom why Luke did such low opening lifts. Maybe match your bro for the opener but then get something competitive in the bank for a second lift. Really poor tactics to let Maxime and all the rest sneak ahead by going for such a big jump. Totally blown his chance at a decent standing in an event he should've at least been mid table in.
I agree, Luke was strong enough to hit 870-880 but poor tactics cost him massive points on this event
This might be a stupid question.. but I really wonder how the competitors choose these weights for this max squat event - do they just pick 3 weights by themselves and that's it or do they all sit around and discuss it? Or how?
2:59:01 JF CARON Nailed it
966 LBS[438KG] SQUATED 😎
So nice seeing all the Supportive Wives and Girlfriends! big shoutout to you
1:15:32 "Look at those beautiful rogue plates"
perfect
10/10
As crazy as JFs performance Kearny also put up crazy numbers for his body weight and still took 2nd
What bar is that? Didn’t see it on rogue website.
is this type of squat considered equipped?
This event was super intense!
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