Olympic Runner Enters a POWERLIFTING Competition

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @nicksymmonds
    @nicksymmonds  2 года назад +189

    Do you think I can go even heavier? Find out next week over on my other channel! ruclips.net/channel/UCjwHFdNdfBxdmEHCxJzyCHw

    • @Shleerp
      @Shleerp 2 года назад +5

      Most likely because you can do whatever you put your mind to.

    • @kingron3495
      @kingron3495 2 года назад +4

      I'm your biggest fan I love your videos so much

    • @Dmahaffey
      @Dmahaffey 2 года назад +4

      if you put in all your effort your going to do great

    • @Shleerp
      @Shleerp 2 года назад +2

      You kinda just copied my comment

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  2 года назад +5

      @@Shleerp EXACTLY!!!! That's a winning mindset.

  • @Hes2sthetic
    @Hes2sthetic 2 года назад +3775

    That was DEFINITELY a fair lift!

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  2 года назад +318

      I KNOW!!!!

    • @barbaduzas
      @barbaduzas 2 года назад +193

      Knowing how pathetic looking bench press is considered "fair" in powerlifting, this squat was fair for sure

    • @cashherrick
      @cashherrick 2 года назад +61

      I can’t believe that was a Disqualification! It seemed totally fair to me.

    • @whatever12345101
      @whatever12345101 2 года назад +122

      @@nicksymmonds if you watch closely you step forward as her hand is still in motion. I think you needed to wait for her hand to complete the gesture and then re reack.
      That being said, very harsh.

    • @TDeslip
      @TDeslip 2 года назад +48

      Nick , you gotta admit that you didn’t even look at the main judge and forgot to look for the signal. Just because in slow motion it was close in timing with her hand in the air it doesn’t matter. You have to show a motionless locked out knees position at the end and you simply didn’t accomplish that. Sorry man.

  • @alancantu2557
    @alancantu2557 2 года назад +1157

    I think it’s fair to say we all wanna see Nick attempt another powerlifting competition in the future and bring home that gold! This was a great video 💪

    • @ioutlivedthequeen3629
      @ioutlivedthequeen3629 2 года назад +2

      uhh i dont know why i’m replying just no one replied so i just wanted to reply

    • @alancantu2557
      @alancantu2557 2 года назад +1

      @@ioutlivedthequeen3629 I understand. Have a blessed day 😁

    • @ahmetturgut6131
      @ahmetturgut6131 2 года назад +3

      Winner was way ahead. With more experience Nick would have come 2nd. Left 30 pounds in the tank.

    • @eb_tigers0775
      @eb_tigers0775 2 года назад

      m.ruclips.net/video/uZdv-TtiMkg/видео.html

    • @craigstewart1532
      @craigstewart1532 2 года назад +2

      @@ahmetturgut6131 Very true. That comes from experience. The adrenalin factor of the competition makes a big difference. All of my PR's were set in meets, not in training.

  • @Mayne-1
    @Mayne-1 2 года назад +983

    Nick Symmonds is on beast mode. 10 years post Olympics and still motivated

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  2 года назад +134

      I honestly am addicted to working out. It is impossible for me to go a day without training for something.

    • @davidgiezyng4195
      @davidgiezyng4195 2 года назад +8

      Did you use run gum for this competition ? If so you can lift a lot more.

    • @Mikesco10
      @Mikesco10 2 года назад +4

      @@nicksymmonds which is why u made it to the Olympics in the first place. working hard is a talent

    • @nickr7703
      @nickr7703 2 года назад

      @@nicksymmonds that’s how it be

    • @keenanfernandes1627
      @keenanfernandes1627 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/iEKxcwo1qVE/видео.html

  • @notsure1276
    @notsure1276 2 года назад +384

    That was a good squat. Congratulations on getting the bronze!

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  2 года назад +22

      Thank you!!

    • @gracielac.p.reiser4320
      @gracielac.p.reiser4320 2 года назад +1

      Really excellent. Congrats on another medal!! Youbrelly worked hard this last weeks! 🥉🥉🥉

    • @dirty_siege7816
      @dirty_siege7816 2 года назад +1

      Hand was still in motion had the same thing happen

  • @joshmccraney4020
    @joshmccraney4020 2 года назад +81

    A little shocked by the final deadlift weight decision: you had WAY more in ya. Mad respect! Sco Ducks

  • @noventium
    @noventium 2 года назад +308

    Hey Nick, I was a competitor that day at the Branch Warren Classic who got silver in your weight class! I'm shown squatting at 2:09 . Nice to see you got bronze and that you and I weren't far off each other totalwise! Hope to see you around in another CO local meet sometime this year!
    As for the squat, you did jump the rerack command. Your hip crease is below the top of the knee so you weren't called on depth. The side refs were looking to see you lockout completely before moving forward.

  • @FPSChipmunk
    @FPSChipmunk 2 года назад +62

    Fair lift in my book! Met you in Philly, New York, and Boston in September and it's insane to see your strength build since then! Looking forward to the Nick Symmonds Too vid.

  • @mikemasterson9694
    @mikemasterson9694 2 года назад +14

    I really like how you keep your commentary's hyped for yourself, a lot of people would be afraid to do that but it really makes the video way better

  • @anirudh0102
    @anirudh0102 2 года назад +68

    Your journey is inspiring Nick! Take a bow!

    • @les2701
      @les2701 2 года назад +2

      Ok 🏹👋

  • @jamesholton29
    @jamesholton29 2 года назад +29

    Getting mad strong bro, hope you keep it up cause your making progress

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  2 года назад +6

      It feels SO GOOD to feel strong!!

  • @abnuridd24
    @abnuridd24 2 года назад +34

    Hey Nick, love your energy bro, you're an inspiration. I separated my shoulder a few years ago and my body hasn't been the same but I've been trying my best to salvage what I have and still push forward to be my strongest. Thanks for sharing your experience and I wish you the best! ✊✊

  • @matthewkowalik276
    @matthewkowalik276 2 года назад +210

    Between the DQ on squat #3, and the somewhat conservative bench and deadlift, you definitely had over 1100 in you today Nick.
    And great to see that deadlift number climbing. The 500lb + 5:00 challenge is definitely attainable for you later this year.

  • @bentykhonchuk2217
    @bentykhonchuk2217 2 года назад +68

    Thanks Nick for the quality uploads, you've inspired me to work out and thousands more!!

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  2 года назад +15

      That is my goal! Enjoy your fitness journey!!

  • @cubes7692
    @cubes7692 2 года назад +5

    Congrats on your first competition nick! I just wanna thank you for inspiring so many people like me out there and showing everyone that anything is possible ❤️

  • @rocky007123
    @rocky007123 2 года назад +39

    big up Champ !!! thats how you do it .... you easily got another 5 to 8 kgs on the Squat, 2 to 5 kgs on the bench and at least 10 kgs on the deadlift. Very excited to see you get to your absolute best !!!

  • @iMercy_
    @iMercy_ 2 года назад +4

    Truly inspiring content. Also your smile is really contagious. Always smiling even if you lose to someone that is positive energy.

  • @17k-i1k
    @17k-i1k 2 года назад +33

    I love your videos nick keep up the good work!

  • @Thonck-
    @Thonck- 2 года назад +24

    That 450 deadlift FLEW up. The big 500 is closer than you think!

  • @glennrudolph
    @glennrudolph 2 года назад +10

    I just ran for the first time in a long time. 5 time Ironman and ran xc in college, but fell off the boat hard after having kids. Your channel just inspired me to run 5 miles. I’m commenting this so that hopefully I will force myself to become the boy I use to be.

  • @cyklopPL
    @cyklopPL 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations Nick, awesome job. Great coach as well

  • @KingKobra49
    @KingKobra49 2 года назад +68

    If you see this… I want you to know that whatever you put your mind into the reward you will get it success! It may not be the way you want it , but you’re in the right place 🙏🏽. Keep pushing 💞

    • @Iamabot31
      @Iamabot31 2 года назад

      thanks, that really hits heavy. i have a bball game in a couple of hours, and our team hasn't been going too good.
      imma win this game

    • @micahdai8691
      @micahdai8691 2 года назад

      Boy is on every channel commenting the same thing, most likely looking for likes or some like fhat

    • @Kryptic517
      @Kryptic517 2 года назад

      @@micahdai8691 or just be polite

    • @KingKobra49
      @KingKobra49 2 года назад

      @@Iamabot31 you got the dub? 🔥🙌🏽

  • @michaellaviani719
    @michaellaviani719 2 года назад +1

    Great job, the hard work always pays off. Really enjoyed watching you power-lift. 3rd place first’s competition! Good job!

  • @JT54CompsHD
    @JT54CompsHD 2 года назад +4

    followed you since your running days lol crazy to see you doing powerlifting now 😊

  • @chrismatamoros5937
    @chrismatamoros5937 2 года назад

    Gosh Nick I'm so proud of you. You truly inspire me and your subscribers to be active and push for goals that are difficult

  • @carebearboo4247
    @carebearboo4247 2 года назад +5

    That squat was totally fair!! 😩😩 I’m upset for you!! I love to see you hitting those PRs and you did them with ease!! Great job Nick!! You are a wonderful inspiration. My meet is in eight weeks 🤩 I am taking your tips and making sure all my ducks 🦆 are in a row so I don’t get any mess ups and get all white lights!! 😬😬

  • @matthewlucas7108
    @matthewlucas7108 2 года назад +1

    Love watching the progress! Killing it dude!

  • @M_Sp_
    @M_Sp_ 2 года назад +4

    Nick "what's that in pounds" Symmonds ;) jokes aside, fantastic athlete, big respect from Austria!

  • @Raddy_N
    @Raddy_N 2 года назад +1

    You've literally motivated me to get active again after retiring from track and field 6 years ago. This is so inspiring, thank you!

  • @leolaurassa1894
    @leolaurassa1894 2 года назад +3

    Whenever I’m lifting and think I can’t, I hear Nick’s voice saying, “leave it on the track”. Jeez something about that gets me pumped 👏🏼
    Thanks Nick!

  • @fstanley1903
    @fstanley1903 2 года назад

    Dude are the captions for every word really needed.

  • @jonathankruger2715
    @jonathankruger2715 2 года назад +14

    I actually never knew Nick was in the Olympics

  • @timothycraig41
    @timothycraig41 2 года назад +1

    Definitely ready to see another powerlifting competition 💪

  • @foppish3715
    @foppish3715 2 года назад +4

    I love your videos nick you inspire me to become a greater athlete every day!

  • @MaxwellChan0
    @MaxwellChan0 2 года назад +1

    Yes we've been waiting for this video!

  • @jaronroberts3155
    @jaronroberts3155 2 года назад +11

    You definitely have a 5 plate deadlift in you! Congrats on the PRs!

  • @vijaygokhale83
    @vijaygokhale83 2 года назад

    Been watching your videos for a couple of years now... From a runner to a lifter, what a journey!!!

  • @TheLarson25
    @TheLarson25 2 года назад +3

    I remember watching you in the Olympics and you definitely put your foot down, telling everyone what a great athlete you are

  • @InstagramReels_YouTube
    @InstagramReels_YouTube 2 года назад

    I've been waiting so long for this video!! Congrats on making it to another big stage man! Whoo

  • @user-fp5co6qn7h
    @user-fp5co6qn7h 2 года назад +3

    You should make a video on your second channel about staying motivated and how to not lose passion when training hard. That’s would be really helpful because I’m recovering from injuries and fighting to stay passionate

  • @miguelsan2741
    @miguelsan2741 2 года назад

    Congrats Man! Incredible versatility my bro! Maybe the beggining of such an amazing powelifting carreer. I can see a huge potential.

  • @reiseleitercostarica
    @reiseleitercostarica 2 года назад +4

    Very inspiring! I have the same bodyweight as you, but a bit more seasoned in powerlifting than in running. Glad to see both of my passions in your channel!
    I can rep 500lbs easy on the deadlift, but have trouble getting under 1 minute on the 400m. Hoping to achieve it soon.

    • @alexoverdiek8899
      @alexoverdiek8899 2 года назад +1

      sub 60 400m is nothing easy if you dont train for it, cool combination once you have it though, 500lbs deadlift and sub 60 400m

    • @reiseleitercostarica
      @reiseleitercostarica 2 года назад +1

      @@alexoverdiek8899400m in a minute is more achievable for me than a 5 minute mile.

    • @tomba7120
      @tomba7120 2 года назад

      @@reiseleitercostarica i would say a 500 lb deadlift is much more impressive than a sub60 400m. I would say i am quite athletic and a sub60 400m is something i wouldnt need to train for while a 500 lbs deadlift would take me prob about a year or more to get to.

    • @reiseleitercostarica
      @reiseleitercostarica 2 года назад +1

      @@tomba7120 I'm 195lbs, 5'9. And started powerlifting 10 years ago. Took me 5 years to lift 500 lbs. Now I started running and I'm making about 1'10 on the 400m. So there is my new goal.

    • @tomba7120
      @tomba7120 2 года назад +1

      @@reiseleitercostarica 195 at 5’9 is def not ideal for running so I get it. A sub60 400 m is much more impressive with those stats.

  • @TheHayeShawn
    @TheHayeShawn 2 года назад

    While I consistently look forward to new content from you Nick, next week on your other channel for sure is one of my more anticipated videos.

  • @logangaudreau7702
    @logangaudreau7702 2 года назад +4

    yo mate I was the side spotter at that meet and I'm sorry to tell you it is a auditory command not a visual one she said rack after you took the first so it was a no lift

  • @thatboi9740
    @thatboi9740 2 года назад

    Best videos on youtube. You made me enjoy working out, started going muay thai because of you.

  • @therealforestelf
    @therealforestelf 2 года назад +3

    you're doing such great work in the fitness community, keeping it real, awesome lifts, absolutely great squat form, I salute you! for being an olympic runner years before your mobility is amazing!

  • @enricopravato6677
    @enricopravato6677 2 года назад +1

    well done! it's really beautiful as a powerlifter to see new people get into the sport! your third squat looked good from the video, plus it's really strange for the head ref to give a white light if you missed a command. A possible explanation would be if she waved her hand before saying the command out loud so you saw the command but the two other judges did not hear it quite yet, in which case you should get your lift (in cases like this, where there are 2 red light your coach is allowed to go talk to the judges to ask for explanation and it can get your lift back on the board). Anyway great job i hope this will help to get more people into the sport and i hope you had a great time competing!!

  • @kaisebastian1496
    @kaisebastian1496 2 года назад +1

    Love the depth! Looking like an Olympic weightlifter 💪🏼🏋️‍♂️

  • @willcopes2109
    @willcopes2109 2 года назад +3

    Nick that’s a great start to powerlifting I’m a teen powerlifter and I have ran the mile and 800 in track many times it would be amazing and a honor to compete against you in a meet I’d definitely like to get your take on running and lifting you are impressive

  • @Richard_Garza
    @Richard_Garza 2 года назад

    Congrats on the new PR’s Man!
    You’ve inspired me as well, and I hit a new Rep PR myself!🙌🏾
    315x4 @129!

  • @jcfors
    @jcfors 2 года назад +4

    That deadlift looks extremely easy for you nick!

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  2 года назад +4

      yeah I think I can go A LOT heavier!!

  • @mikelbozarth6253
    @mikelbozarth6253 2 года назад

    Thanks for all you did for powerlifting in this video!

  • @schofrenzy
    @schofrenzy 2 года назад +4

    That was fair tf

  • @rcjer6473
    @rcjer6473 2 года назад

    You da man nick..love the channel bro. Keep up the great material.

  • @rickydugan8223
    @rickydugan8223 2 года назад +4

    So with the squat the ref is signaling to the other ref to start the rack command, but you dont rack until you actually hear the ref yell the command.

  • @hajinkim9008
    @hajinkim9008 2 года назад +2

    Love ur videos bro keep pushing!!!!!

  • @ThomasG1231
    @ThomasG1231 2 года назад +6

    Squat was good. You've also got more in your bench simply by tightening up your technique. You've also got a good amount of room to grow into the 198 class. 1200# total is right around the corner!

    • @Jay-kx5cb
      @Jay-kx5cb Год назад

      He had more in his bench regardless

  • @cedrictolson6902
    @cedrictolson6902 2 года назад +1

    AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH THE BEAT IS FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS A WONDERFUL VIDEO

  • @JarinDaBarbarian
    @JarinDaBarbarian 2 года назад +3

    *I know I’m hella late. Squat looked good, depending on the federation you compete in they can be stingy on commands. Some federations are soft when it comes to depth and the timing of commands and some are suuuuper strict. IPF and USAPL are usually the stricter ones

    • @charliem4560
      @charliem4560 2 года назад

      But she literally waved before he even started to move

  • @doublea4466
    @doublea4466 2 года назад +1

    Being a former runner myself (not close as fast as you were), I am also now into strength training and you are a big inspiration for me to see, that all the endurance training does not destroy all your stronger fibers.
    Thank you man and keep working hard, peace from Germany!

    • @coleman4840
      @coleman4840 2 года назад +1

      Same. I was definitely nowhere near as fast as him or probably yourself but I’ve been focusing entirely on strength and I love it. Cheers from the US

  • @Ericliaoo
    @Ericliaoo 2 года назад +3

    Nick, you need to do low bar squats and play around with sumo deads!

  • @MrMari
    @MrMari 2 года назад

    Nice work Nick. Keep up the hard work and dedication you are inspiring

  • @tinygorillacake
    @tinygorillacake 2 года назад +7

    sounds like it's time for the 500lb and then sub 5 mile 👍

  • @deybisbermudez
    @deybisbermudez 2 года назад

    You can see all the hard work show up glad to see you on the grind

  • @jayho7058
    @jayho7058 2 года назад +6

    You definitely could’ve lifted heavier seeing how easy the weight went up! Super proud of you, the progres is amazing! Don’t tire your body out too much and give it enough rest. Remember you prob could’ve lifted more at the event because of the adrenaline you get in the arena too;)

  • @mjlove07101996
    @mjlove07101996 2 года назад

    This was so great! I had a smile on my face the whole time.

  • @Lavishous
    @Lavishous 2 года назад +2

    Daaaaaamn the 205kg deadlift absolutely FLEW up! I reckon you might be in striking distance of that goal

  • @flisted4475
    @flisted4475 2 года назад

    Dude this stuff is so awesome. I love this type of video.

  • @matthewwaks1836
    @matthewwaks1836 2 года назад +1

    I’ve got a cool idea - run a race where you start at the finish line and run in opposite directions, so you meet each other every 200m

  • @HimanshuSharma-uj5sf
    @HimanshuSharma-uj5sf 2 года назад

    Superb lifts nick..more power to u💪

  • @tflorczak
    @tflorczak 2 года назад

    Way to go Nick! I knew you were going to put up some big lifts!

  • @jeremyelliott7586
    @jeremyelliott7586 2 года назад

    Congratulations!!! Quite an accomplishment! 👍

  • @OfficialPhdPepper
    @OfficialPhdPepper 2 года назад

    Great first meet Nick and congrats on the PRs!
    You should come to one of the meet at Forever Strong here in town. They do a great job.
    I live here and compete as a 51-year-old in tested USPA. Hoping to break a couple of world records this fall and shooting for a total of 1400 in the 100 kg class. I love your videos keep it up!

  • @KSRRider
    @KSRRider 2 года назад +2

    I’m impressed Nick! I’m very close to the same size, weight and age and you’ve motivated me to push to new PRs. I’m stronger than I was in HS and college. 💪

  • @MrSirDudeGuy
    @MrSirDudeGuy 2 года назад

    I’ve got stuff to do right now, but pumped to watch this later!

  • @jeepers4187
    @jeepers4187 2 года назад

    You are truly amazing nick and an amazing inspiration to have fun with working out

  • @scotpak100
    @scotpak100 2 года назад

    Great first comp and excellent attempt selection.

  • @spritelyisback
    @spritelyisback 2 года назад

    Man! You're a beast in every event you try! Bison on top!

  • @timmaynard3348
    @timmaynard3348 2 года назад +1

    As someone who is entering his first PL competition later on this year, this makes me feel a lot better about it and informed me of the singlet rule.

  • @krossxeye660
    @krossxeye660 Год назад +2

    Between this, Jesse James Wests recent competition, and Will Tennyson's recent competition, it's really cool to see PL getting more attention, it's not a super accessible sport to enter but it's a very easy sport to play

  • @betterbodyequipment-
    @betterbodyequipment- 2 года назад

    Thay's nice! We are sure you can go even heavier! We'd love to hear more from you! 👏🏻💪🏼

  • @neillas9338
    @neillas9338 2 года назад

    This is awesome and very impressive.
    Congrats!

  • @BigDaddyPlayz-xk6ol
    @BigDaddyPlayz-xk6ol 2 года назад

    Nice vid! You’re really inspiring me to start my weight loss journey! Thank you!

  • @primetimekj.15
    @primetimekj.15 2 года назад +1

    Your a beast bro

  • @oweneaton6847
    @oweneaton6847 2 года назад +1

    I love what you are doing, keep it up. Much love💕

  • @professorkleinanatomy
    @professorkleinanatomy 2 года назад +1

    Woah! Love these videos and how Nick is always challenging himself in different ways. Inspiration! Also Coach Rick looks 24.

  • @dansigmon1559
    @dansigmon1559 7 месяцев назад

    Great improvement and great lifts!

  • @bendeguzpeterbajusz4438
    @bendeguzpeterbajusz4438 2 года назад

    It's very inspirational how you went from a pro runner to a decenr powerlifter. The two requires 2 way different kind of muscles. Keep up the work, Bison! 👏👏

  • @brycebyte
    @brycebyte 2 года назад

    Awesome to see you at a powerlifting meet having a blast!!

  • @jerde_verde
    @jerde_verde 2 года назад

    Man, not what my ego was expecting to find on RUclips this morning.. haha. But for real, good job! Your lifts looked solid, would have never guessed you were a runner

  • @christofyeramsanchezmontes2659
    @christofyeramsanchezmontes2659 2 года назад +1

    watched it frame by frame, it was a spot on fair lift

  • @chaselucas2796
    @chaselucas2796 2 года назад +1

    My first comp is August 9th. I'm super excited

  • @JoOnior562SELA
    @JoOnior562SELA 2 года назад

    Great stuff Nick! Big inspiration getting out of your comfort zone. That's what it is about.

  • @jaytahoe
    @jaytahoe 2 года назад

    This is amazing! Would love to see more of this. In highschool I had a 250lb bench and 4:54 mile. Thought it was a pretty decent combo

  • @NoNewdlesFound
    @NoNewdlesFound Год назад +1

    That was a fair lift.

  • @arihantdeva1082
    @arihantdeva1082 2 года назад +2

    Goddamn, that's insane. Both your pr mile and the deadlift.

  • @mcfarvo
    @mcfarvo 2 года назад

    Unofficial 9/9, good lifts, well done, bro! God bless 🇺🇸

  • @kaylorkorwek3107
    @kaylorkorwek3107 2 года назад

    Congrats Nick in all your PR's.

  • @emmahales6398
    @emmahales6398 2 года назад +1

    it was a fair lift! that girl be on her phone that entire time!

  • @joeydeangelis4032
    @joeydeangelis4032 2 года назад

    Congratulations Nick on your first powerlifting competition