This Swedish giant defies the rules of climbing
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This Swedish giant defies the rules of climbing - Magnus Midtbø
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The fact that Magnus attempted to climb an 8a while missing a hold and being completely nonchalant about it is brilliant
Typical Magnus..
Magnus only sees dynos.
I mean it looks like a white hold from some angles... If you aren't sceptical of holds you might just think the setter set a bit too hard for the grade...
*hold
He missed a hold, not a hole.
Cim seems just as mentally strong as physically - all while coming off genuine and humble. Hope you both keep collaborating!
8:48
you can see the climber wheels starting to turn upstairs.
;)
And really humorous too. More of you two would be great.
Cim is so humble.
it IS very cool to see different athletic types mix & gain experiences
You cannot become competative strongman level strong w/o mental strength, you need to pus well beyond what a normal person would think possible.
"If I die, I die."
Spoken like a true viking
Or another Swedish giant, Dolph Lundgren in "Rocky IV".
That day comes, when it comes.
@edane7542 "All living things die just as we too will die,
but a life lived with honor leaves a mark that never dies."
-- Havamal (words of Odin), stanza 76
But for a viking it matters how you die, you're probably aiming for Valhalla. Watching them free climbing, I actually became a little bit worried, He would end up in Valhalla.
@@MrVvulf Who also has a master's degree in chemical engineering!
more (climbing) vids with this guy pls! was really fun watching him try to improve, seems like a super focused guy
Seems like a hell of a nice bloke too.
He's such s pleasure to watch 😊 trying hard and having fun ❤
well bcoz he actually like it...i think..bro is enjoying his time
climinb community sould be more inclusive, i have seen plenty of chubby people shaming. I'm glad such videos are published!
Yes!
Hi Magnus! I was that random asian guy that walked up to you and your camera man at the sofa area where you guys were preparing for the shoot, my mind was both in awe and confused. Only been climbing for a year, your first vid with Junji was the one that inspired me to try climbing and I love it so much. Watched pretty much all your vids, definitely missing the random shenanigans and vlog style videos from year ago. I am on a student exchange here and out of pure coincidence, somehow I decided to head to the Telefonplan gym that afternoon (first time visit) [it was the closest gym to my place], at the exact time as you guys. I literally just watched your video with Adam otw to the gym and to see u in the flesh the moment after...Possibily one of the luckiest moments of my life. Awesome to know who Cim is too, been wondering who he is ever since I saw him that day. Pretty awesome to see the bts of how the videos are shot, huge appreciation to your camera man as well. After seeing some incredibly strong people try that emil boulder 5:01 and not even being able to do that first move to the top right hold, it is terrifying how easy u make it look...
he didn't actually do the first move or this boulder did he? He directly jumped to the high hold. Weird that he still writes "7c", cause definitely that first move looks incredibly hard, if not the crux of the boulder
@@LePetitBat The stand start (that I did) is 7C and the low start is 8B
@@magmidt oh my bad! Holy shit 8b, that's why it looked so hard 😭
Sorry for doubting king Magnus 👑
Wholesome❤
Guys, sorry for being out of context but what's the name of this playground/gym? How can I find insta handler?
At 15:50 Magnus ,one of the best climbers in the world , struggles with a problem and takes advice from a random guy / trainer and listens to him very carefully. Still trying to learn from no matter who. Such an incredible mindset and personality with such a down to earth attitude. That's what makes him a great champ AND a great person.
I think that’s just a big part of how climbing culture is. Correct me if I’m wrong.
For example: Even though I climb around 6B-6C when bouldering, my friends who climb around 7B-7C+ sometimes ask me for beta, like if I’ve seen someone else do the problem. 🤷🏻♂️
A lot of Norwegians are like this, especially when it comes to things we don't know. Most are not gonna act like know-it-all when we are new to a place cause that is silly. A prospect I hope the most of the world would adopt.
I don't speak Viking, what did he say?
@@MR-nl8xr He told Magnus to turn his left heel in towards the wall and then demostated the position he should end up in.
An elite climber like Magnus takes some quick advice about a completely new route to him from what I assume is a journeyman climber who works at the place and knows the specific holds very well? He should have slapped him in the face.
10:03 magnus executing a text book comp kid "are you all looking at me?" Pose on the finish 🤣
Well it's 3 o clock likely pretty busy and there's a guy who looks like Magnus with 4 camera men pointing at him there are probably a small crowd
Imagine accidentally filming a guy breaking two world records, just messing around for an awesome RUclips video. Epic.
If Cim have wanted to try climbing he could not turn off an offer to be taught by an extremely good climber.
@@NUMMEHARBEN super fun to watch him try so I’m glad he did it with Magnus.
Imagine He climb with alex honnold
@@ScrooogeIntro..
i love how when he jumped down the camera shook 5:37
I was here to say this too, but at 3:06
That Marvel super hero landing
So that's the earthquake I felt a week ago...
Last time this happened dinosaurs canceled their sub to life.
even 13:49 felt like a small earthquake.
Magnus and Cim’s chemistry is great and Cim comes off as super funny and light hearted! Nice to see him enjoying climbing so much
Agree, I hope that they do more videos together 👍🏻
i suspect they are gay all along
The sandbags attached to the harness at such a cartoon weight might be the funniest thing of 2024 for me. This video was a treat.
@13:39 - Dude was genuinely pleased at doing that and the grin on my face kinda hurts. He seems like a super person.
I saw it too.
:)
Bruh jumping from even half a meter while weighing as a semi truck kills your joints so much, it is understandable why it's pleasing for him.
21:44 love the classic fist-bump/high five confusion. To be fair as the climber Magnus should have defaulted to fist-bump first, Cims obviously a natural!
That sh** happens all the time!!
Can we just go back to shaking already😭😭😭
Definitely the lactic acid kicking in. Gets your brain that little bit of lag fog.
@@LinusAkaPano I don't k ow about that, since this stuff happens even when guys are in a normal state.
aiming for 6a+/6b as a complete beginner is crazyyy lmfao
I had to rewind to make sure I heard correctly
Really? Or only if you are super heavy, because I did a 6b the first day I went to a boulder gym.
@@Lucas_SM_Gymnasthenics Then, the route was either perfect suited for your body or you are just a talent if you have never climbed before. I have done 2 6b's in my life and I climb for about a year. I'm not heavy at all
@@Darckfire43That, and some gyms ive been to had 6b's where in my gym it would be a 5c max.
@@Lucas_SM_Gymnasthenics if you're really really athletic and find the perfect boulder for you then you can do 6b on your first try, what type of route was it?
"Magnesium makes everything alot better... just life in general" - Such a climber's quote 😂
Great vid again Magnus! ❤
makes you think magdust should be called magnusium although that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue
Seeing such a big guy so jolly after climbing is wholesome af
I like climbing because here everyone can be equally challenged, and everyone will compete against themselves first.
"equally challenged"
- This video proves otherwise.
@@MR-nl8xrhmm yea... he's like 30-40% bigger than a normal person. so i wonder if it's roughly like for a normal person to climb, but with all the holds 30~40% smaller?
@@kobiianardo40%? He weighs what, 160 kg? Lol
@@kobiianardoAverage adult human male weight in European countries is 80 kgs (176 lbs). This guy is 160: literally TWICE bigger than a normal person.
@@jonasjorgensen8759 xD trying to strike a crude balance between pure geometric size (he's above scandanavian standards, but not by 30-40%) and weight (doubling most for sure)... since the size of the holds and their relative placements are more of a geometric measurement relative to different ppl? i think the contrast is made even more comical since magnus is slightly shorter built than average think.... like seeing an adult at a kids playground trying to gingerly step between things not his size
I love to think that Magnus is behind the scenes like "come on man you have to act intimidating to me, it makes you look stronger and it's good for content" and he's all like "okay buddy whatever you say 😊" he seems like a gentle giant lol
Im unreasonably excited to see Cim climb
Seeing Magnus go flying when Cim fell down was hilarious.
I had to scroll awhile to find this comment, but this xD
I cracked up at his delayed "..JJJEEESUS", while that happened 😂
Also his "legs first" almost upside-down pose, lol
Imagine CASUALLY breaking 2 world records, and then saying "I could do more. But, I don't want to push myself too hard".
Fantastic collaboration! So much respect for Cim for 1. even attempting this, and 2. managing to haul that much weight up those routes! Just goes to show his strength, both in body and mind. Really great to watch.
as a big guy my self, it was never the grip that was the problem(well, the main problem), but that we cant really push are hips against the wall, so we essentially have to arm climb everything as hips, chest, belly push us out
That's what I thought. It's just anatomically impossible to stay lose to the wall for a guy that big. So it's not just the weight and gassing out fast. I is also having to deal with awkward body positions.
I made a comment here the day you made yours, and it's gone now.
@@MR-nl8xr what was your comment?
@DM-lh5hk It was about mobility and mass, I can't remember.
The only way to have real 1A in the world going forward is with Polycentric Comments, period.
As a freeclimber for almost 20 years i can say good grip, finger strenght and a Lightbody is perfect
As one of the likely thousands of people you've helped get into climbing over the years, these are my favorite videos. Spreading the fun to anyone, regardless of success, skill, body, etc. Spent the entire video yelling "C'mon you got this" to both of you.
Guy gave an absolute beast of an effort - you can tell he's real competitive and obviously very humble to be this vulnerable as a champion in his own sport.
He seems to be having fun!
13:36 proves it
As a guy who's 6'4" and 275, this inspires me to keep climbing and not be self-conscious.
Copy and pasted this from another comment:
Forget the levels, jus the fact the his type of mass is trying is crazy.
I see featherweights zip up the walls (especially kids) all the time, and then giggle (non harmful like) at someone double their size barely making it half way up, the same climb; they just don't understand🤷♂.
Do what you like! Life is short
@@MR-nl8xr Read this as "just the fact that this type of mass is typing is crazy" lol
That intro bumping into Cim was gold LOL
Edit: CIM IS A CHAMP! Attitude and personality, that man has it!
Magnus just casually crushing V8 and 9 while waiting is way funnier than it reasonably should be
Funny seeing Emil's set at 5:01
I thought I recognized it
scrolled to check for this comment! :)
YES!!!!
I thought: oh that looks like the holds from emiles vid....
OH WAIT
I think it would have been interesting to see him do the whole thing.
Because he left out the powerfull moves low in the overhang.
:D
Cim gets like an A++ for effort, what a champ!
Cim just gets more and more impressive the more you hear/see him.
He moves with a surprising amount of grace for someone of his size. I'm very impressed.
I'm imagining this guy as a Viking. No wonder the Vikings took over everything.
"So I think this is the most sandbagged route ever"
Love the puns Magnus. Fun vid.
You can tell these guys both respect each other. They are both beast in their area of focus, so funny to see Magnus doing grip and then seeing Cim do bouldering is really funny... and just the same humbleness on both sides.. Cim casually breaks two world records and just laughs like he is not worried about trying to inch a few more out on the record. Just casually does it, and doesn't worry if he might be able to do better, he stopped when it no longer felt natural...
And then Magnus teaching Cim showing how great a teacher he is. First day climbing he not only shows him some interesting problems, but also makes sure by the end Cim got a chance to feel the satisfaction of a long climb. Shows that Magnus really cared about what he had planned for the day for him.
I really like the energy of these last two videos with Cim. It shows the Scandanavian character, vikings sure, but also class and humbleness. That same approach to learning skills that made my ancestors such feared opponents on the battlefield. Cim ancestors 100% are well represented in his genes... he is about as viking looking as it gets...
"I wish we could be here for 2 days to try everything" I'm waiting for this video to drop soon then
Thanks Magnus. The Swedish gentle giant has a wonderful disposition and attitude.
Watching him climb is hella impressive! Congrats on the amazing video as usual
Another great video, Magnus.
Huge respect to Cim for his first climbs and his determination. That first belay attempt, without the sandbags, was eye-opening. Imagine belaying Cim if he fell from a trad route, a few metres above the last protection.
And it's nice to see you having to work and think your way through problems, rather than just flash them...especially when you fabricate a first-move crux by unintentionally skipping holds 😆
Bro looks like Hulk. Can’t believe he’s climbing 😎
That climbing gym is insane.
man is an absolute unit.
It’s really awesome seeing an athlete willing to get out of their comfort zone and do something like this. It’s inspiring. \m/
Brave Cim! That was excellent
Magnus x PewDiePie would be legendary 🔥
He's wearing actual shoes! Great to see guests climb in something better than rentals 😁
most strongmen own climbing shoes since they use them for events when they're pulling trucks and stuff
I doubt anyone has rentals that big
Watching Cim climb made my day. What a great guy, thanks.
Gravity's a great equalizer! No matter how strong, if you have to carry your own muscular weight, it ends up being (more or less) the same kind of difficulty for every beginner.
More weight is generally a disadvantage in climbing. Your arm muscles (or "finger muscles") are only able to do so much; when the rest of your body gets heavier, they're generally losing relative efficiency.
@@jakobbauz I will have to agree with you. @IceCenders is clueless. Just as in climbing a big hill on a bicycle. Just as in doing pull-ups. Skinny guy has the huge advantage.
@@geirmyrvagnes8718 Well, I don't think we need guns like "clueless". The issue isn't completely unidirectional. IceCenders isn't wrong concerning the fact that one needs muscles in climbing; and sometimes the extra weight of more muscles might be made up for by the added strength.
I just meant: Generally, more weight will end up being disadvantageous.
@@jakobbauz It was harsh, but I stand by it. I may be taking some old trauma out on a relatively innocent bystander, but I'll live with that. This is the internet, and even if he obviously is not a physically big boy, he can take it. Just the stunning abject stupidity of watching this specimen of an extreme athlete struggling with very basic climbing and then coming up with saccharine bullshit like "the same kind of difficulty for every beginner" just sickens and disgusts me. It is just plain insulting.
@@geirmyrvagnes8718 Alright mate. Take it easy.
Pewdiepie said in his last video that he's willing to climb with you as long, as you're willing to apologize for the crime of being Norwegian, lol
Mr. Magnus is looking awfully strong today. Nice one mate. :)
That was so fun, Cim is an awesome personality for the videos! Love seeing these elite athletes out of their comfort zones being so positive about it.
Just in case, when you are once in switzerland, you need to visit one of the three „Gaswerk“ Climbing gyms, they have some V14/15 there, and the route setting is insane. Petra Klinger also trains here, i see her sometimes.
do a collab with pewdiepie! he's into climbing rn
Damn the vids is up rn
Fr
This comment aged like fine wine
HE DID :D ❤
It happened!!
12:38 "do you think I can yump from here" amazing I was PRAYING this would happen!!
Seeing him get up on a route was brilliant 👏
More big men on routes please.
Magnus! Apologize now for being Norwegian so you can do a collab with Felix!
climb with Pewdiepie!
Cim is amazing such a nice guy. You can tell he is happy to test his limits and explore new kinds of strenght sports
I would love for a climbing part 2 with cim. His energy is contagious and seems like an amazing guy!
COLLAB WITH PEWDS
Please apologize for collab with felix
What?
Your parents should apologise for having you
@@Hermanos22 damn man, are you unable to understand a joke? Read some books or in between the lines sometime.
I'm from Germany and I was in sweden for holidays last year. Hightest thing on my bucket list was visiting this Gym because I've been a fan of Eric for years. I really enjoyed climbing there, this gym ist huge
this guy is like a gentle giant, so adorable and wholesome to watch
Dudeeeee Please collab with pewdiepiee
Lol
PewDiePie dissed you (/j)
"alright iam not getting younger" - my new excuse for why i don't rest longer and give the route another go.
This really shows incredibly well "The bigger they are, the harder they fall."
Watching him fall off the wall is actually terrifying.
honestly id love to see more climbing videos, i love the other stuff you do and that you branch out to make fun and exciting content, but its relaxing to just watch you do your thing yk.
hearing a beast like him say "yump" is the funniest thing for some reason
"Rolling grip thingy" That is the best terminology!
I love how magnus empowers himself before every climb ,skewers the holds, tosses his hands like a horns , and makes use of reverse polarity to fix himself on the wall. (for those wondering this is magnus abilities from dota 2 universe)
He don't climb up the wall, he pull it into the ground!
Äntligen får cim cred. Starkare grepp än juji, shaw, odd, licis o hela högen! GREAT!
Magnus: whenever you are ready
Cim: well i am not, but i will do it
You must be dumb
Magnus, i just wanted to thank you for you all content that you make for us. Really love to see differencies in strenght across different sports. I also really like your
selection of guests.
Never seen a route that sandbagged, truly!
Yet another great day!
Glad to see you visiting my home gym once more 😊
We WANT/NEED more climbing videos, Magnus. Just you and the wall.
I have watched a couple videos now and whats so impressive is the non ego you have. Asking for help from someone is actually really cool. Everything is a learning process and if you can get past that thats awesome. Great job both of you.
Wow -- Magnus DEMOLISHED Emil's boulder @5:01. The fact that Emil had 1+ attempts on it but Magnus just flashed it fast really puts their strength levels into perspective. However, Emil might have an advantage over Magnus in other styles of climbing. Would LOVE a collab with those two and see in what 'style' one outperforms the other in. Friendly competition, if you will 😄
Very impressive for a guy that big to be climbing a wall.
Also I loved the part where Magnus was trying to see if he could counterbalance Cim with his own weight. I think he probably knows what it is like to be thrown by a trebuchet now...
Love this dude super chill and super relax about going for something he doesn’t know about
Wishing him the best
I hope he does another one with you. he has a great relaxing attitude.
Great to have you in Sweden for yet another video with this guy really enjoyed the last one! Must be his grip strenght making him so good at this 😂
the "if i die i die" is so funny and exactly the way i tackle most terrifying things in life
Erik and Emil making this huge deal about going to Norway to film with Magnus, meanwhile Magnus is in Sweden filming with a muscle guy. That's cold.
I think Cim was better at rock climbing than Eddie Hall. Bring back Cim for more challenges.
Crazy how humble Kim is, bloody legend.
As a fellow big man, there are some climbs we just can't do due to our centre of gravity, and some times the legs can't get into certain positions because of the extra mass of our torsos.
Loved this episode!
When hes jumps back to earth, his sheer mass shakes the whole gym
It's a bit of a flex to be the guy showing Magnus how to do a problem :D
Cim is such a beast! I don't thick people quite realise how much more energy he needs to use to shift that much weight. Congrats on the world records!
You and Cim seem to be having so much fun in this gym, nice to see.
He's so big that when he jumps off the wall i feel almost physical pain for his knees. What a Goliath!
That bird’s eye view of little Magnus with 4 weight bags 😂 Wonderful support given!
I would love to see an ad for Magdust where Magnus chalks up for everyday things like driving or eating 😆
Not Magnus theorycrafting a super hard dynamic move and then a random person tells him he completely missed a crucial hold.