That was an unbelievable lift, it was beautiful to see how he set the crowd on fire with that one, perfect ending to such a great video. I think they should listen to the giraffe here and start using those type of angles for weightlifting features, the classic front angle gives such cold vibes and the feeling that the lifter is out there moving weights for no good reason lol
Matthias Steiner had the most emotional lift ever in my opinion. His wife died during his prep for olympia 2008. He was on the verge of losing - after the snatch he was only 4th. Warming up he just failed 230 something kg and then butchered his first attempt at the clean and jerk at 246kg. He then hit his second attempt at 248kg and already had a podium spot. Now it was in his own hands. He could win, if he hit 258kg (10kg jump) and he hit it. It is incredible to watch. It doesnt get more emotional than that imo. On the podium he held up a picture of his wife. He also won "german sportsman of the year" in 2008, no other german weightlifter was ever able to win it before and after, putting him up there with Michael Schumacher and Boris Becker.
I agree with this ,Steiner only 4th on Snatch phase .When Training ,he missed 235 and the coach made decision to start at 246 and he miss it again .He make the second lift at 248 and secured Podium Silver at Moment .He barely take 10kg Increased after Scerbathis failed to catch Steiner so Silver guarenteed .Steiner made the 258kg make his total 1kg more than Russian Lifter
I watched that. I like watching weightlifting but I don't understand the subtle nuances. Why did they keep saying yhang zhe was is so bad? They kept laughing at his technique saying how horrible it is
I remember watching this and jumping up and down with excitement and then trying to explain how amazing it was to my wife and she was like 🤨. I didn't have any weightlifting friends to share the moment with; it was so incredible. Epic.
The commentating by Waxman and Bofa is really good in the worlds competitions from 2017 to today. Early 2000-10s though the commentating is pretty awful.
Yeah, I don't know who decided that weightlifting must be shot from dead straight on, but they're fools. Takes so much of the nuance and dynamism from the lift. And don't forget the pointless extreme close up while preparing for the jerk, causing us to miss most of the jerk. They've been doing this shit for decades, presumably because that's the way it's been done for decades. Even though they use the far more interesting angles for replays.
Must have been an incredible feeling to lift that weight and have the crowd roar like that. Brings tears to your eyes. Has me pumped for my gym session today that's for sure. Wow
I randomly stumbled upon this when I was very new to lifting and went in blind! The competition had me on the edge of my seat! Probably my favorite weightlifting competition ever, the commentators did an excellent job. "This man has never lost!"
I remember watching this live. Had proper goosebumps for the last 15 minutes. Crazy how ilya took the record back a month after again with the insane 246 i think
I listened to this while doing the dishes instead of watching and am convinced we need a Jack Charmander podcast just doing radio style commentary and explanations of past weightlifting events like this. Like a mini-series or something
Indeed fascinating contest, great lifters with passion. I would say this comes second to me though, battle of Atlanta with Suleymanoglu and Leonidis is the best I have seen. Keep up with the good job mate.
Maybe the best yep. I think leading up to this comp Ilya had started posting workouts more regularly, and he had 'big friday' which was always something to behold. Good times!
It's worse, encouraging simply matching a total instead of you know, lifting more weight in the sport of weightlifting. Puts the focus on insignificant differences in bodyweights. Makes weigh in more of a gamble than it needs to be. Getting rid of the bodyweight rule is one of the best rule changes they've made.
@@AfferbeckBeats yeah I agree, if an athlete wants to win, they shouldn't be able to just match a weight, they should have to put more weight on the bar
Old rule was very lame. Only makes any sort of sense in the SHW classes. The new rules makes the end of the C/J session much more exciting. You can't just match weight which makes jumps more risky.
This is definitely up there I would probably say in recent history Rio 2016 85 kilo class was one of the most competitive I've seen in a long time. Big upset too.
You can watch the full competitions and see all the warmup room stuff between attempts. And if a documentary sbout 2014 worlds was made, I'm sure a lot of it would focus on doping. It was quite absurd how Kazakhstan had I think thirteen doping positives, paid a half million dollar fine, then hosted worlds the year after, from which resulted a ton of world records, and no doping positives. Or at least not til years later on re-tests.
It truly is amazing how much weight these people are not just moving up and over there head, but they speed at which they do it. The human body is incredible.
@joel patera If that's your opinion that's fine, but I'd rather watch either openly using sports like Pro Strongman or else likely legit IPF powerlifting. Seeing fake natties succeed isn't something I care for personally.
man I've heard you raise the camera point before but didn't get the big issue until that last clip. all the other times you'd think this is a dead (no cheering from the crowd and stuff) event, but it actually isn't
Great vid and commentary, thx for sharing. Just a little bone to pick though... -istan doesn't rhyme with 'man' but is pronounced more like the con in a word like contrary.
that angle at the end give me chills
Dude I teared up
That was an unbelievable lift, it was beautiful to see how he set the crowd on fire with that one, perfect ending to such a great video. I think they should listen to the giraffe here and start using those type of angles for weightlifting features, the classic front angle gives such cold vibes and the feeling that the lifter is out there moving weights for no good reason lol
I'm just glad this angle exists. Hot damn.
Same here man, holy shit!
crowd roaring clip at the end gave me goosebumps. Pray for our sport, fam.
The champ being popped makes this plea all the more grim, but I agree. Such a mess.
BRB. I'm off to draw a Nike-swoosh on my Addi-Powers.
if i was a billionaire i would hire a crowd like that everytime i go for a PR
David Bedzhanyan had a homemade Nike swoosh on his singlet as well.
Matthias Steiner had the most emotional lift ever in my opinion. His wife died during his prep for olympia 2008. He was on the verge of losing - after the snatch he was only 4th. Warming up he just failed 230 something kg and then butchered his first attempt at the clean and jerk at 246kg. He then hit his second attempt at 248kg and already had a podium spot. Now it was in his own hands. He could win, if he hit 258kg (10kg jump) and he hit it. It is incredible to watch. It doesnt get more emotional than that imo. On the podium he held up a picture of his wife. He also won "german sportsman of the year" in 2008, no other german weightlifter was ever able to win it before and after, putting him up there with Michael Schumacher and Boris Becker.
I agree with this ,Steiner only 4th on Snatch phase .When Training ,he missed 235 and the coach made decision to start at 246 and he miss it again .He make the second lift at 248 and secured Podium Silver at Moment .He barely take 10kg Increased after Scerbathis failed to catch Steiner so Silver guarenteed .Steiner made the 258kg make his total 1kg more than Russian Lifter
I remember that lift!
Hands down the best moment in weightlifting! My god....the emotion!!
Sika strength did an amazing commentary for the full session as well!
I watched that. I like watching weightlifting but I don't understand the subtle nuances. Why did they keep saying yhang zhe was is so bad? They kept laughing at his technique saying how horrible it is
'here, hold my Stanozolol' ...lol
@@getstrongby4038 no just because his pull is so incredibly slow, which you can really see
Seeing the whole crowd leap to their feat when Ilya recovers the jerk is awe-inspiring.
I WAS THERE :D You cant even imagine, how loud it was, after Ilya did his final lift
I remember watching this and jumping up and down with excitement and then trying to explain how amazing it was to my wife and she was like 🤨. I didn't have any weightlifting friends to share the moment with; it was so incredible. Epic.
OMG! I have the same day . 😂😂
The government got my boi Ilya pushing pencils now.
Government? Man broke his back
@@Ldoechannel I think its a joke with reference from the predator movie ;)
ILYA, YOU SON OF A BITCH!
*MUSHROOM CLOUD AFTER THE HANDSHAKE*
@@ShinSuperSaiyajin the thing on the predators arm at the end was not a bomb btw but a radio that calls Ilya for high five
This is like a Jomboy breakdown
Came to say the same thing. Great homage, honestly.
I would watch these live if Zach commentated them
You should be watching them live even if the narration is in another language
The commentating by Waxman and Bofa is really good in the worlds competitions from 2017 to today. Early 2000-10s though the commentating is pretty awful.
@@JohnWL bofa deez?
8:43 the tv bois missing out big time by not including these angles, could look straight out of a movie
Yeah, I don't know who decided that weightlifting must be shot from dead straight on, but they're fools. Takes so much of the nuance and dynamism from the lift. And don't forget the pointless extreme close up while preparing for the jerk, causing us to miss most of the jerk. They've been doing this shit for decades, presumably because that's the way it's been done for decades. Even though they use the far more interesting angles for replays.
I remember watching this when it happened and to this day I agree may be one of the greatest moments in weight lifting
I love this format! As a casual weightlifting fan, seeing these competitions is so much better with context. I’d love it if you made more of these!
Imma re watch this before my workout to get me pumped
Loved this video style, it would be great to see other epic battles!
Thank you Zach! absolutely incredible video!!
Bro!! This video had me thrilled all the way through. I would love to see more of this kind!!
Great video partner, make more of these!
Man, you HAVE to do more videos like that one, gorgeous 👏🏻
Hey Zach, thanks for the beginner program on patreon !
Stoked to get better
You're commentary on this was awesome.
Fully enjoyed this! Loved the commentary! I'm glad all these guys made sure their hands were on the bar and they're feet were under the bar.
Really enjoyed this style of video, would be great to get some more for other comps.
I loved this video. Great stuff ZT
Way better quality, makes it way easier to watch. Great commentary as always.
added one of the BEST CALLS EVER! PLEASE do this commentary on future events!
I'd seen that last lift a few times before, but never with the context, great video!
This is some great content. Would love to see more like it in the future!
Must have been an incredible feeling to lift that weight and have the crowd roar like that. Brings tears to your eyes. Has me pumped for my gym session today that's for sure. Wow
Excellent commentary mister! 🏋🏾♂️👍💪🇰🇿🇰🇿
Thank you for this Zach
hope this becomes a series!
Such a great video, wouldn't be bothered if you keep those coming
I randomly stumbled upon this when I was very new to lifting and went in blind! The competition had me on the edge of my seat! Probably my favorite weightlifting competition ever, the commentators did an excellent job. "This man has never lost!"
I remember watching this live. Had proper goosebumps for the last 15 minutes. Crazy how ilya took the record back a month after again with the insane 246 i think
man, that last angle is a soul crusher, almost cried, so beatiful
Saw this live at the time. It was so epic.
8:45 makes me JACKED!! Thanks for sharing. Completely different and waaay better perspective!!
I always get chills watching this battle
man this was so beautiful I cried
This is brilliant content
That was absolutely beautiful.
I listened to this while doing the dishes instead of watching and am convinced we need a Jack Charmander podcast just doing radio style commentary and explanations of past weightlifting events like this. Like a mini-series or something
loving this commentary shit man
Some top knotch commentary there 👌🏻 more of these please
Indeed fascinating contest, great lifters with passion. I would say this comes second to me though, battle of Atlanta with Suleymanoglu and Leonidis is the best I have seen. Keep up with the good job mate.
That was the best announcement or cover of a competition ever
Amazing commentary
Bro, that was so nice
10/10 Commentary. More of this please.
This was great. Do more of these types of vids plox
Your commentating reminds me of Jomboymedia. Love it
Excellent commentary bro...hehe 👍😁
Saw this one live. Insane competition!
I would like to see zack commentate all future weightlifting meets and competitions
I remember watching this shit live. Truly unforgettable.
You are the jomboy of weightlifting. Love it. Subbed
pls more of this
Well that was really entertaining to watch I must say.
More like this please
This was GREAT
That back view video of Ilya gave me chills 😬 DAMN.
best commentary ever
You CANNOT get away with that Jojo sound bite at 1:45 without anyone noticing
DIO: WRYYYYYYYYYY
Maybe the best yep. I think leading up to this comp Ilya had started posting workouts more regularly, and he had 'big friday' which was always something to behold. Good times!
His home crowd. The intensity. Not just my favorite lifting moment of all time my favorite sport moment ever.
When you gotta mow the lawn at 12 and weightlifting comp at 4.
So fucking sick. Also, more meet breakdowns like this would be awesome, hopefully you didn’t blow your load by doing the GOAT so early.
Great commentary. You should crash the booth with Boffa and Waxman at the Euros.
The heavyweight battle at sydney was pretty epic, same with 85 that yesr in sydney
I just realized Clarence hits these snatch numbers he could've been literally the best.
Can you do Ehab, Lu and Li at Ashgabat? That was pretty epic
That was a great one.
Funniest weightlifting commentary video. This video earned a subscribe my man, hilarious 😅
I like the lighter body weight rule better honestly.
It's worse, encouraging simply matching a total instead of you know, lifting more weight in the sport of weightlifting. Puts the focus on insignificant differences in bodyweights. Makes weigh in more of a gamble than it needs to be. Getting rid of the bodyweight rule is one of the best rule changes they've made.
@@AfferbeckBeats yeah I agree, if an athlete wants to win, they shouldn't be able to just match a weight, they should have to put more weight on the bar
Old rule was very lame. Only makes any sort of sense in the SHW classes. The new rules makes the end of the C/J session much more exciting. You can't just match weight which makes jumps more risky.
omg zack you got me laughing all the video idk why great vid btw
I remember watching this live, ill never forget that clean and jerk. Illya is that man
Oh man, this moment, when all of the croud standing up is incredible, one of the most exciting moments in sports history
The battle of the stans
This is definitely up there I would probably say in recent history Rio 2016 85 kilo class was one of the most competitive I've seen in a long time. Big upset too.
8:53 Amazing.. the Stadium was exploded :)I not can imagine how feel a Athlete when achievement a amazing result...
I do hope somebody does a documentary of some sorts of this competition someday, and it would be so cool if backstage video also surfaced.
You can watch the full competitions and see all the warmup room stuff between attempts. And if a documentary sbout 2014 worlds was made, I'm sure a lot of it would focus on doping. It was quite absurd how Kazakhstan had I think thirteen doping positives, paid a half million dollar fine, then hosted worlds the year after, from which resulted a ton of world records, and no doping positives. Or at least not til years later on re-tests.
@@AfferbeckBeats You're probably right.. It sucks weightlifting have become a waiting game of when somebody pops.
Saved to my test boosters playlist
I just checked out your playlist. Why are there videos of Tibetan throat singing in it lmao
@@evildeadlyCOOKIE if you need me to explain it to you, you are never going to make it.
It truly is amazing how much weight these people are not just moving up and over there head, but they speed at which they do it. The human body is incredible.
great commenting loved it.
Remember seeing illya as a junior you could tell clean and jerk was his game
This is a very entertaining video hahaha
this is perfectly narrated. change nothing
MORE LIKE THIS! DYING Laughing, and also its accurate commentary. Noice
I’m a simple guy, I see Telly drop a video, I be running to watch.
goddamn Ilya looks like a TANK here
I watch this like ever 2 weeks ore something 😋
Idk why but sometimes i just feel like I need this video😂
How many of these athletes have been popped for doping by now?
all of them on stuff man :((
Only the good ones
@joel patera If that's your opinion that's fine, but I'd rather watch either openly using sports like Pro Strongman or else likely legit IPF powerlifting. Seeing fake natties succeed isn't something I care for personally.
man I've heard you raise the camera point before but didn't get the big issue until that last clip. all the other times you'd think this is a dead (no cheering from the crowd and stuff) event, but it actually isn't
Hey guys Zakboy Media here with the liftoff of the century
Ilya such a classic. Very entertaining lifter. Grip n rip
Ilya looks like a concrete column slightly altered to resemble a human body structure
Great vid and commentary, thx for sharing.
Just a little bone to pick though...
-istan doesn't rhyme with 'man' but is pronounced more like the con in a word like contrary.