I hate hearing him coming up with excuses. People keep dogging on him to the point that he starts to believe their bullshit. He's strong, they're weak, they're mad, he's sad. Fuck that. Bro's a legend and needs to see that.
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it's his gym persona to get in the mood to lift heavier, but face value that negative talk kills me. He's applying more effort than 99%of the world
I get where you're coming from, but then again, I've never heard anyone strong saying "I'm strong" - because strong is relational i.e. a strong mouse is something else than a strong elephant. We all tend to downplay our strenght accomplishments, because we're always striving for more and know that out there, there's someone that's stronger than we are.
He propably questions himself alot. And a lot people are either straight up insulting or hinting/implying things that are hurtful. Atleast the feeling I get from the guy that he has taken some mental beatings and that if something is humbling. Or maybe he is just pure awesome and humble because he don't wanna make a fuss about himself. Either way I like him.
@@Rinssi_from_Finland Personally I think he has some trauma from getting bullied, I tried to make friends with a couple people like him but you could never joke around with them or they think it's bullying when you just want to make them laugh
I understand the argument for a 5’7, 200 pound dude having the advantage over the guy thats 6’3, 200 lbs. But this guy is 115 lbs. he might have better leverages but he also physically cannot pack on more than like 150 lbs to drive those leverages. There are dudes who weigh 300 lbs that don’t lift this much. Super impressive.
Perfectly said there’s nuance and everything different heights weights, blah blah blah, the guys 115 frigging pounds and pushing up that kind of weight is absolutely mind-boggling to me.
people getting insecure and coming up with excuses. who cares about all this shit. Dudes strong and putting in work. Anyone trying to discredit it, regardless of their resume are just words that will get my comment removed.
Yah keep in mind his short height means he will never have the same muscle mass as taller lifters. So him having smaller ROM cause of his height doesn’t mean anything.
Yeah maybe Will shouldn't get a cookie for treating a man like a man but I just got through a vid from a top influencer (Kelly Wasaka) who treated a 30 year old dwarf lady like a baby or novelty. Disgusting. In this case Will didn't condescend to Sam by putting up with his bullshit or even phrasing it in a gentle way. (I'm 5'3" and have always loved being short and _hated_ it when tall people indulge short self-pity and have zero patience for it; alternatively, for things I _have_ been insecure about, when I was young I was frequently guilty of venting my doubts when complimented.) Some short people are so in their own heads that they forget when they're in an arena when their structure is clearly a genetic _gift_ . If you're built with huge delts no one should have to put up with your ingratitude for your gift when complimented. The _only_ appropriate response to a compliment is "Thank You." Anything else is disrespect to the other person and yourself.
@@salvadorromero9712 '' The only appropriate response to a compliment is "Thank You." Anything else is disrespect to the other person and yourself '' . i need to remember this sentence more .
@@salvadorromero9712 I disagree. It depends on the circumstance, your beliefs and their beliefs. It is not necessarily "ingratitude", and instead there are many reasons to why they might say these things. His self-deprecating talk could stem from various factors and to assume that it must be from venting his doubts and "insecurities" is quite bold. Sometimes people just talk the way they talk because they have been used to it or like to talk that way. They don't necessarily mean any harm. It'd be boring if anyone would express things or feelings the same way, wouldn't it? Though, I would like to mention that this does not mean I am saying that he does not have insecurities. He might as well say these things because he does underestimate his strength, whether it is influenced from his mental insecurities as mentioned in the video, other people, his goals or wherever else. After all, he did mention how people might look at him and be unimpressed solely due to his height despite his strength and physique, and it can easily be speculated that people likely have caused insecurities to him, unless he has been able to suppress those and he just has a very humble way of talking and thinking or perhaps even an attempt for more objective thinking to perhaps suppress his mental insecurities or even other people's subjective opinions in a way or as a defense-mechanism. Perhaps even a mix of all. Regardless, I would like to say that in general, that I am in agreement that it is polite to say thank you to a compliment (although I do not believe it was necessarily intended to be disrespectful and do not believe it necessarily showed ingratitude), but the way we talk and think are so much influenced by our environment that something like this is very vague. The best we can do is show Sam support and give him the words he needs to hear the most if that's what it seems like he needs. Ultimately, I do not think it is nice to brush it off as "ingratitude" as these things are much more complex as far as my opinion goes on this matter.
@@salvadorromero9712 Thats the difference between men and women, men don't need to sugarcoat stuff and act nice if there isn't a point to being nice, women pretend to be nice even if they are dicks. There is nothing wrong with saying another dude is strong as crap if he is strong as crap.
@salvadorromero9712 I agree with you but while I am not 5'3 or short, there were very few times growing up where I was accepted as an equal or even treated like a person. I was bullied by everyone and put down a lot. Anytime someone says something nice to me or compliments me to this day at 38 years old, I still begin to disagree or correct them for them thinking that way. It isn't intentionally and I have gotten a lot better at saying thank you. But for me at least, it is due to a lot of trauma. It might be the case with him as well. He seems nice otherwise, it is unfortunate that he would feel like less than others when he is so strong and smart.
Sam is a gem. Bro is strong af and literally half the size of other people pulling those numbers. He’s too humble. If he went against anyone and they were calculating the scores based on body weight he’d demolish ANYBODY
Because all the 15 year old shitters on instagram will call ROM on EVERY SINGLE VIDEO he uploads. I used to see his stuff pop up and he just got so many negative comments saying everything he lifts is ROM. He's just internalizing all the hate he gets because he is worried if he shows any modicum of pride that people will take it negatively
i can relate to him not being able to take compliments. it took me a long time to be able to just say thanks when people compliment me because the way i was treated growing up i always assume people are not being serious or joking when complimenting you. its very likely that growing up with dwarfism you develope similar defence mechanisms that i did because of how people treat you
Everyones body is different. Ppl could make the same arguments all over the place, he just sticks out visually so its more front of mind to ppl. Like im 5'10" with a +4.5" ape index. Sucks for benching but its great for rock climbing. That doesnt make my sends invalid if i can skip a hold because of my reach, nor does my bench press come with a 1.1x multiplayer to counter the extra distance lifted. Just go out there and do the best you can with what you got. Lifes too brief to worry about all that BS.
@@endy_011 yes me working at genesis health clubs were he used to go on a daily basis is misinformation. The gym he is at in this video is revultn gym in Fort Collins 1 mile away from my old house..
By far one of my favorites from your channel man this was a genuine less jokey then you usually are which I actually like a lot. I like that you were more serious in this video. This small dude is a legend fr like he doesn’t need a damn handicap he can carry his own against anyone lifting weights. Commendable.
It seems that our bro, Sam, received so much backhanded compliments which explains why he can’t easily accept a compliment even if its truly genuine. Keep your head up, Sam! You’re really strong and no one can take it away from you!
Yeah… he’s used to people saying it for him if he doesn’t himself. The same people saying he’s too humble are the ones commenting ‘Bros Rom💀💀💀’ on other videos..
@@TikeWates there was nothing confident about him bro. He always tried to make an excuse for something, to give a reason for something. This isnt him being a bad lifter. its him still not thinking hes good enough and like people will judge him still. That stems from a lot of self pain. Although I assume it is 1000% better than it once was. Hes glowing. Hes amazing
Im a small dude too, hearing this guy constantly dodge compliments made my heart go out to him. I get why you struggle to take compliments, but holy shit you are strong as fuck, really impressive man.
@@leesalawitch1386 Man this dude is 3 fort something, 5 ft is short not small, below average is 5’4, 5’5 average is 5’6-5’9, above average is 5’10 and above
I mean it does go both ways. I'm 6'2'' with an 80'' wingspan so my bench is never going to sound that impressive compared to my body weight if I do full range of motion. I also get a lot of crap from guys who are 5'7''/5'8'' with arms a foot shorter than mine when I can't put up their numbers. I mean yeah we both might weigh 225lbs, but I'd need to weigh 300lbs to be that dense lol, and that's bad for the body. All the respect in the world for anyone who lifts and puts in the hours, people just need to be mindful that we all have our strengths and limitations.
@@JohnSmith-ty2heCome on man, you guys basically get all the advantages in the world. Can't be seeing you lot complaining, world is hell for short men in all the other aspects except maybe lifting and that too comes with complications. Agree with last lines though ✌️
there are people who feel better making excuses for why someone else is stronger than them. sams probably been hearing the same shit about rom and leverages over and over again all through his life. just sucks that people have to be so miserable
@@themayomonster.That's exactly it. Sam has trauma from years of having his very hard work and amazing accomplishments be treated as if they are nothing. It is easy to believe those who speak with such force when they throw insults our way, especially if there is some truth in it. Thankfully the world isn't black/white, it is shades of grey and Sam has many huge disadvantages that make up for the ROM excuse.
People are so dumb when they reduce it to ROM. Dude can't hold much skeletal muscle mass and recruit as many strength units, which is a HUGE disadvantage that far outweighs the lEvErAgEs, and he is STILL a beast.
It may be that this kind of attitude motivates him go get even stronger. Probably not the best thing from a psychological point of view, but well, shit happens.
Whoever tells Sam that he is not worthy of his accomplishments in whatever way he was describing in this video is welcome to try his weights. 10/10 would fail.
“Not worthy of his accomplishments”? What does that mean exactly? If somebody accomplishes something, doesn’t that mean by definition that they are “worthy” of it? I don’t get what you’re standing up against here. But the dude is undeniably strong AF by any metric.
@@JTD472 some ppl complain about his natural advantages in the rom department saying that it doesnt count in terms of it being easier for him. but unless he's calling others weak he's getting after it and noone should be complaining
@@JTD472 he means not worthy of 'claiming' his accomplishments since some say he has a physiological advantage given less range of motion. Pretty easy to understand, no offense. To spell it out for you since this was difficult for you to get in the first place, by 'claiming,' I mean taking credit for those accomplishments, considering both the advantages and disadvantages he has. His situation is different but still impressive (arguably more impressive), similar to someone of a 'typical' stature.
@@timg8257 yes, and that’s not what they said, which is what I was pointing out. But thank you for rewording it entirely and then explaining the definition of the word “claim”, as if that was the hangup. I think you misunderstood the sentiment behind my original reply. It wasn’t “spelled out” for you, so maybe that’s why you missed it (no offense). Also not spelled out is the sarcasm throughout. See if you can catch it
People saying he benches big because of shorter range of motion are jealous. I mean yes he has a shorter range of motion but he has a significantly small frame too, just compare his pecs, shoulders, and triceps with Will's and you can see they are tiny. Smaller people really just can lift heavier sometimes, and this dude worked his ass off. There's no need to put down his achievements. A definite monster of a lifter.
Yea just having favourable levers doesnt guarantee the lift, im decently built for deads but im not a 7 plate deadlifter, likewise my long arms make my bench ROM alot longer than most, im still benching though and have hit 2 plates with ease, so yea genetics are a thing but work and dedication is where most of it comes from, also mans 115 pressing 3 plates thats insane no matter the arm length, itd be like my mum just casually pressing 225 and dropping the mic, undeniably impressive.
5'3" here. I also have genes that gave me really good aesthetics and make it easy to put on muscle. And I have never understood these campaigns like "stop underestimating and disrespecting the work put in by manlets or the genetically gifted or whatever." Maybe I have a heart of stone but yeah it doesn't bleed much for people in my position. When people remark on my luck and gifts I just take it as a compliment and a chance to put my perspective on my own accomplishments in check. Yeah if you are obviously gifted (in physique or anything else) people will underestimate the work you put in. Boo hoo. It beats the alternative. Stop being ungrateful. If people assume you are coasting because you make it look easy, just react by: learning the valuable lesson that ultimately _you_ have to know _yourself_ and that you are being true to your own values and potential and not being spoiled; and by letting others' underestimation of you spur you to work that much harder to dispel all doubts. Even if you never do, the result will be that you showed proper gratitude for your gifts by not wasting them and working to have take you as far as they can. Rather than spending that energy grumbling about resentment from the less fortunate. Please.
its not dowing is achiment having a shorter range is a advantage. being taller matters more in say bodybuilding. limb length matters more than hight. pros of being tall more room to put on muscle. negative harder to look more compact. benifits of being shorter muscle pop more,rom advantage
@@salvadorromero9712 Exactly, its a shame that alot of people cant handle seeing people with superior ability without getting jealous and angry, ive done it myself near the start of starting lifting, but now i remind myself that we all have different starting points, genetics, mindsets and environments that we deal with, i wish i was 20kg lighter with 10kg more muscle, but i know that jealousy wont help me achieve that, eating clean and making sure i hit the gym and do cardio will, and i can do all this without any external influence, so what good does it do to compare myself to someone like david laid for example who has the opposite start of me, or to complain im not as strong as a gifted powerlifter, instead can say my bench went from 40kg with shit form to 105kg with decent form, while ive lost 50kg of fat, suddenly it sounds alot more impressive and puts it into perspective that ive made a massive change, despite the fact that externally i look pretty average.
yes he worked hard, yes its easier to bench more due to arm length. Just like people have deadlift specialty phsiques many have bench press physiques and its really just arm length for those. I bench 345 at 5'9 weighing 160. Did i work hard for it, kind of. Do i have shorter arms? yes, Is my deadlift good. no even though i try its only about 375.
He talks down on himself too much . He can lift more than a lot of people . The shortness / bone density doesn’t even matter after hitting 405 for reps or 315 on bench . He is a beast
He can lift more than nearly everyone in his weight class. Only about 50 men in the world at his weight have ever hit a bench press that he casually hits in this video.
Just part of the territory. I'm not a dwarf but I am a paralyzed dude with no legs. I get the same type of stuff when I'm in the gym, and hell, going out and about in day to day life. I guess you could call it a coping mechanism of sorts. It mostly comes from a thought like "You're saying this only (insert disability or reason here."
This guy is a beast obviously because his height he will have certain advantages in terms of ROM but even being able to hold that much weight in the Squat is crazy
ROM is relative to your body. He has good ROM. People that are obsessed about that need to remember that he also has smaller muscles and smaller bones. But objectively, you can't argue. He lifted the weight. He generated the necessary force. Its real strength.
@sagnorm1863 Exactly. People seem to think RoM is absolute, but it's relative. It's not a fixed distance that's the same between different people, it's a percentage of one's individual capabilities. That's what makes this that much more impressive.
@@coo3ies266 yeah i mean, i really cant imagine a more miserable mindset than that like... how do you even justify being that miserable? these guys would literally do ANYTHING to validate theit ego huh
As a medical professional, I would love to confirm that regardless of bone structure, limb length, muscle fibres, muscle units, neuromuscular differences between Will and Sam, it is ABSOLUTELY MENTAL the amount of weight Sam can push/pull/lift in the gym. He is strong. Very strong. End of discussion. Great video
@NightTimeDay If you watch the video or read the comments it'll clear that there's a lot of medical reasons being used to explain how or why Sam can or can't do certain things regarding his overall weight in the gym..
@@Shufty93 I watched it. Saying "I'm a medical professional" can mean anything, specialization is a thing. It could mean you take blood for a living. Most "medical professionals" wouldn't have much to say about this that the average person couldn't, and anyone reputable wouldn't make a comment like this. Besides, you shouldn't blindly trust someone who at the end of the day is saying absolutely nothing like this lol
Bro I love Sam everytime Will tried to compliment him he’d try to make an excuse as to why the compliment dosnt count, bro YOU ARE STRONG ASF idc what anybody says they’re just jealous u we’re pushing insane weight with perfect form truly amazing man. Ik you want to stay humble which is good but pat urself on the back ur an inspiration my man keep at it💪💪
He's achieving a full stretch which is considered full ROM. IF you can max out the stretch and push the weight to the maximum it can go it's full ROM, so technically it doesn't matter about the length of the ROM, but rather the stretch and pressing of the ROM and if he is maximizing it on his behalf, which he is.
@@harkaranbrar2342 youre the exact type of asshole hes talking about, no its not 1.5x a 'normal person' its still 3 times his weight and it still moves his full arm length
I've followed Sam for a while. Shorter range of motion or not, the dude is super impressive. As someone with a disability who has struggled with weightlifting, it's good to see other disabled kings conquering the weights.
Bro is way too humble, he overcame adversity and is doing things people a whole 2 feet taller and 200 lbs heavier couldn’t even dream of. Props to this guy Fr ✊🏼
thank you for this video, im an athlete and my daughter has genetic conditions. This inspires me and gives me hope that it's possible to teach my daughter to be positive and ignore the superficial. Seeing that this dude was so insecure but continues to battle almost brought me to tears. Thank you thank you thank you
7:46 dude his chest looks absolutely ripped in these shots holy. Really cool video, Sam’s a super down to earth, ELITE athlete. So sorry he’s had to deal with all this negativity for so long but he is as impressive as it gets.
Man Sam killed that especially the Squats I was in awe watching him but saddened that he couldn’t take a compliment 😢 loved the video living the content thanks for being kind to Sam he’s a beast in the gym and shouldn’t be treated any other way
I usually don't pay attention to my fellow gymgoers but honestly that would throw me off a little. Impressive weights even at average height/size, let alone 4'5" lol. What a beast.
Entirely too humble to a fault. I hope he reads these comments and they help push against all the bs he's heard. The comment Will made about his delts being huge and him throwing an excuse that maybe it's because his muscle and bone structure?!?! You put in the work, you get your flowers.
As a guy in my 30s who is out of shape and needs to eat cleaner, but still lifts for size and has a bulky frame, I'm 5'8" and 240 lbs. (a healthier weight for me would prolly be 200 so I'm really out of shape right now) but at both weights and on my best day this dude lifts more than me on every lift. I could blame my injuries (disabled vet) but that would be 95% cope if I tried, dude's just fucking strong.
Bruv you got this, you already know what to do, you can be better in your 40s, don't let up. Fellow dis vet here as well, some days I wake up my knees start acting like I'm 70, I still tell it we are still banging legs so you better figure it out 😂.
i hate peopel who comment like this like where have you been in the past 30 years bros living in the 90s lol hollywood? what lol that dosnt exsit anymore its just diensy and a woke agenda now lol they will never give anyone a chance unless they black lezbian jew tranz equalibritarian with pink hair a a fupa
kinda makes sense in fantasy cause they have lower center of gravity. If I was a dwarf I'd totally make myself look like a fantasy dwarf like big ass beard and long hair lol, embrace it.
Will, please show Sam all the compliments and encouragements everyone has written in the comments. Sam has put in the work, and pound for pound, that man is a beast! There are true weightlifters who can't throw around that much weight, and if they do, most weigh double or triple what Sam weighs!
This guy is a really cool and humble dude, I have a friend with dwarfism and I've seen the kind of struggles life throws at him for his differences, I hope Sam can continue to stay cool, humble and strong AF. 💪
This dude's dedication is next level. Having to modify setups and not having accessible machines must be a pain in the neck yet he's buff as hell. Big respect
Damn bro, I don't know who is in Sam's inner circle but dude needs someone like Will pumping him up and giving hi the flowers he deserves! I hope he is reading these comments and notices now how amazing he is not only in lifting but as a person! Great video gents!
I'm 4'10" and I totally understand his reaction to compliments, because he has been told countless times his strength and ability isn't true its only because of this or that. He is a badass, and has worked probably harder than most to get where he is. Love this 🖤 and Will is such a genuinely kind person, more people need to take notes and be more kind daily.
@Mongkol_Thirakot another guy who uses "literally " any chance he gets. If this isn't the most overused word I ever seen from people, it's widely overused especially in the teen community
I immediately became a fan of Sam dude. He is a great guy and gets right too it. Like everyone says "STOP RIPPING ON YOURSELF YOUR A LEGEND!" There's no excuse. It's all about showing up and doing more than you did the day before. You have to show up to the gym to really see a difference. I fell in love with it too and can't wait to see where it takes me in 2-3 or even 5 years. So far it has been 90 days and I have been hooked since week 1. Everyday I am looking to improve and just leave it all out there in the weights. I am 29 now starting my journey and I wish I had started lifting sooner. Keep it up my dudes the story begins somewhere
It's all about perspective, bro. There's bodybilders in GHANA who don't use state-of-the-art weights like you're using at your gym, and they're still finding a way to get big and strong.
Sam is a friend of mine, and everytime I see him training at Revolution or Prodigy here in Ft. Collins, it’ll blow your mind with how strong he is. I was butt hurt I didn’t get to see/meet Will while he was in town. 😢
Even though the bar moves a shorter distance, the range of motion is not shorter. Range of motion refers to the angle of the joints, not the distance travelled by the bar.
Anyone that talks shit on this guy has no idea what its like to be in his position doing what hes doing. Hes doing his best, no matter the advantages or disadvantages. Have some decency and congratulate him for his accomplishments and the strength he is able to exert. What an absolute monstrosity of a dude! Keep it up Sam.
1:14 this gym hack was actually really helpful. I’m 5‘4” and when I do bench presses my feet barely touch the floor. Only the front pads of my feet make contact with the floor. So I usually just bring my feet up on top of the bench which looks and feels a little awkward
Holy.. bro lifted way over his body weight and he is way too humble for that. The dwarf king is VERY STRONG, so fricking impressive. My mind is blown just by that facts man
I hate hearing him coming up with excuses. People keep dogging on him to the point that he starts to believe their bullshit. He's strong, they're weak, they're mad, he's sad. Fuck that. Bro's a legend and needs to see that.
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it's his gym persona to get in the mood to lift heavier, but face value that negative talk kills me. He's applying more effort than 99%of the world
Bars
💯 Fk the haters
he's awesome, I really look up to him and I totally agree with you
I get where you're coming from, but then again, I've never heard anyone strong saying "I'm strong" - because strong is relational i.e. a strong mouse is something else than a strong elephant. We all tend to downplay our strenght accomplishments, because we're always striving for more and know that out there, there's someone that's stronger than we are.
Man is too humble, he's lifting 3x his body weight like its nothing
He propably questions himself alot. And a lot people are either straight up insulting or hinting/implying things that are hurtful. Atleast the feeling I get from the guy that he has taken some mental beatings and that if something is humbling.
Or maybe he is just pure awesome and humble because he don't wanna make a fuss about himself. Either way I like him.
@@Rinssi_from_Finland Personally I think he has some trauma from getting bullied, I tried to make friends with a couple people like him but you could never joke around with them or they think it's bullying when you just want to make them laugh
He has a negative self esteem in my opinion.
He basically benching 600 if you look at it as a strength to body weight ratio.
rom is fucking 4 inches bro
I understand the argument for a 5’7, 200 pound dude having the advantage over the guy thats 6’3, 200 lbs. But this guy is 115 lbs. he might have better leverages but he also physically cannot pack on more than like 150 lbs to drive those leverages. There are dudes who weigh 300 lbs that don’t lift this much. Super impressive.
Perfectly said there’s nuance and everything different heights weights, blah blah blah, the guys 115 frigging pounds and pushing up that kind of weight is absolutely mind-boggling to me.
people getting insecure and coming up with excuses. who cares about all this shit. Dudes strong and putting in work. Anyone trying to discredit it, regardless of their resume are just words that will get my comment removed.
Yah keep in mind his short height means he will never have the same muscle mass as taller lifters. So him having smaller ROM cause of his height doesn’t mean anything.
Homeboy is lifting 2x his body weight like it’s nothing is crazy
If you’re 6’3, 200 pounds and you can’t out lift someone who’s 5’7 200 pounds, you’re weak.
“Just take a compliment” bro’s wholesome af
Yeah maybe Will shouldn't get a cookie for treating a man like a man but I just got through a vid from a top influencer (Kelly Wasaka) who treated a 30 year old dwarf lady like a baby or novelty. Disgusting. In this case Will didn't condescend to Sam by putting up with his bullshit or even phrasing it in a gentle way. (I'm 5'3" and have always loved being short and _hated_ it when tall people indulge short self-pity and have zero patience for it; alternatively, for things I _have_ been insecure about, when I was young I was frequently guilty of venting my doubts when complimented.) Some short people are so in their own heads that they forget when they're in an arena when their structure is clearly a genetic _gift_ . If you're built with huge delts no one should have to put up with your ingratitude for your gift when complimented.
The _only_ appropriate response to a compliment is "Thank You." Anything else is disrespect to the other person and yourself.
@@salvadorromero9712 '' The only appropriate response to a compliment is "Thank You." Anything else is disrespect to the other person and yourself '' . i need to remember this sentence more .
@@salvadorromero9712 I disagree. It depends on the circumstance, your beliefs and their beliefs. It is not necessarily "ingratitude", and instead there are many reasons to why they might say these things. His self-deprecating talk could stem from various factors and to assume that it must be from venting his doubts and "insecurities" is quite bold. Sometimes people just talk the way they talk because they have been used to it or like to talk that way. They don't necessarily mean any harm. It'd be boring if anyone would express things or feelings the same way, wouldn't it?
Though, I would like to mention that this does not mean I am saying that he does not have insecurities. He might as well say these things because he does underestimate his strength, whether it is influenced from his mental insecurities as mentioned in the video, other people, his goals or wherever else. After all, he did mention how people might look at him and be unimpressed solely due to his height despite his strength and physique, and it can easily be speculated that people likely have caused insecurities to him, unless he has been able to suppress those and he just has a very humble way of talking and thinking or perhaps even an attempt for more objective thinking to perhaps suppress his mental insecurities or even other people's subjective opinions in a way or as a defense-mechanism. Perhaps even a mix of all.
Regardless, I would like to say that in general, that I am in agreement that it is polite to say thank you to a compliment (although I do not believe it was necessarily intended to be disrespectful and do not believe it necessarily showed ingratitude), but the way we talk and think are so much influenced by our environment that something like this is very vague. The best we can do is show Sam support and give him the words he needs to hear the most if that's what it seems like he needs. Ultimately, I do not think it is nice to brush it off as "ingratitude" as these things are much more complex as far as my opinion goes on this matter.
@@salvadorromero9712 Thats the difference between men and women, men don't need to sugarcoat stuff and act nice if there isn't a point to being nice, women pretend to be nice even if they are dicks. There is nothing wrong with saying another dude is strong as crap if he is strong as crap.
@salvadorromero9712 I agree with you but while I am not 5'3 or short, there were very few times growing up where I was accepted as an equal or even treated like a person. I was bullied by everyone and put down a lot. Anytime someone says something nice to me or compliments me to this day at 38 years old, I still begin to disagree or correct them for them thinking that way. It isn't intentionally and I have gotten a lot better at saying thank you. But for me at least, it is due to a lot of trauma. It might be the case with him as well. He seems nice otherwise, it is unfortunate that he would feel like less than others when he is so strong and smart.
"...I'm not saying I am strong..."
*casually benches 3x body weight.
Yeah well he has to act like that nowadays. People will just say it for him otherwise. ‘bros rom💀💀💀’
@@yes1671 less rom but also less muscle, the strongest people in the world are all 6ft+
“Let go of other people’s opinions in your own mind”
Solid advice for whatever you’re doing.
his 3x bw isnt equivalent to a normal guy's 3x
@@jaywong6964 yea just like you mental capacity 👍
Sam is a gem. Bro is strong af and literally half the size of other people pulling those numbers. He’s too humble. If he went against anyone and they were calculating the scores based on body weight he’d demolish ANYBODY
Probably pound for pound world champion on a lot of these exercises.
no chance against john haack
sam was way too humble, mans should be complimented more. he vastly underestimates himself because holy shit.
Yes!
too much self deprecation when he is in the top 1% of gymgoers
Bro thinks every dwarf looks like him 😂😂😂
Because all the 15 year old shitters on instagram will call ROM on EVERY SINGLE VIDEO he uploads. I used to see his stuff pop up and he just got so many negative comments saying everything he lifts is ROM. He's just internalizing all the hate he gets because he is worried if he shows any modicum of pride that people will take it negatively
He probably doesn't want to be patronised.
Guy's too humble. Flex a little man. He's stronger than 99% of people in this world.
Humbles what we need! Not overconfident broccoli heads.
99.99%
Crazy strong! Respect.
i can relate to him not being able to take compliments. it took me a long time to be able to just say thanks when people compliment me because the way i was treated growing up i always assume people are not being serious or joking when complimenting you. its very likely that growing up with dwarfism you develope similar defence mechanisms that i did because of how people treat you
A little man I see I see
Sam needs to spend a week training with Will to work on that mental game, his strenght is absoultetly INSANE!
Dude has less distance to move the weight, but he also less motor units to recruit.
There’s NOTHING that de-legitimizes his lifts.
Well said
Everyones body is different. Ppl could make the same arguments all over the place, he just sticks out visually so its more front of mind to ppl. Like im 5'10" with a +4.5" ape index. Sucks for benching but its great for rock climbing. That doesnt make my sends invalid if i can skip a hold because of my reach, nor does my bench press come with a 1.1x multiplayer to counter the extra distance lifted. Just go out there and do the best you can with what you got. Lifes too brief to worry about all that BS.
he also weighs 115lb and can handle n move the weights
Also, who cares, he lifts.
He is literally at a disadvantage. People just can't accept that a dwarf can lift more than them.
Used to go the same gym as this guy. Super respectful and everyone loved him. Glad he is getting the recognition, he deserves it.
day 1 spreading misinformation on the internet
Sure you did lol
@@endy_011 yes me working at genesis health clubs were he used to go on a daily basis is misinformation. The gym he is at in this video is revultn gym in Fort Collins 1 mile away from my old house..
@@DOC_951 so you worked at genesis health clubs in Fort Collins Colorado as a front desk rep that checked him in before and had small chat with????
@@DOC_951guess its impossible to meet people lmao
By far one of my favorites from your channel man this was a genuine less jokey then you usually are which I actually like a lot. I like that you were more serious in this video. This small dude is a legend fr like he doesn’t need a damn handicap he can carry his own against anyone lifting weights. Commendable.
He still has more ROM than most powerlifters
lol
Came here to say exactly this.
All he has to move is 2” for ROM
@@racingspongafound the powerlifter 😭😭
He is the ROM
It seems that our bro, Sam, received so much backhanded compliments which explains why he can’t easily accept a compliment even if its truly genuine.
Keep your head up, Sam! You’re really strong and no one can take it away from you!
Yeah… he’s used to people saying it for him if he doesn’t himself. The same people saying he’s too humble are the ones commenting ‘Bros Rom💀💀💀’ on other videos..
even the guy in this video is being rude, is he always a douche bag?
Wtf is this pfp@@yes1671
@@mrcool76789when was Will being rude? Tf?
My mans too humble just giving away compliments...but doesn't keep any for himself
Dude's hiding all his pain behind that humbleness. Stay strong king 👑
I appreciate his realness honestly
@@Codenamecobra His positivity is giant
No he's not bro is not in pain. He's on it. Raw self made confidence
@@TikeWates it's both for sure. I relate.
@@TikeWates there was nothing confident about him bro. He always tried to make an excuse for something, to give a reason for something. This isnt him being a bad lifter. its him still not thinking hes good enough and like people will judge him still. That stems from a lot of self pain. Although I assume it is 1000% better than it once was. Hes glowing. Hes amazing
Im a small dude too, hearing this guy constantly dodge compliments made my heart go out to him. I get why you struggle to take compliments, but holy shit you are strong as fuck, really impressive man.
I'm 5' and agree with your comment!
@@leesalawitch1386
Man this dude is 3 fort something, 5 ft is short not small, below average is 5’4, 5’5 average is 5’6-5’9, above average is 5’10 and above
To be live in this dudes world u gotta be 4ft something or below
I mean it does go both ways. I'm 6'2'' with an 80'' wingspan so my bench is never going to sound that impressive compared to my body weight if I do full range of motion. I also get a lot of crap from guys who are 5'7''/5'8'' with arms a foot shorter than mine when I can't put up their numbers. I mean yeah we both might weigh 225lbs, but I'd need to weigh 300lbs to be that dense lol, and that's bad for the body.
All the respect in the world for anyone who lifts and puts in the hours, people just need to be mindful that we all have our strengths and limitations.
@@JohnSmith-ty2heCome on man, you guys basically get all the advantages in the world. Can't be seeing you lot complaining, world is hell for short men in all the other aspects except maybe lifting and that too comes with complications. Agree with last lines though ✌️
Holy crap. This man is impressive. He seems like a stellar dude to hang out with too; lots of positivity and a healthy attitude to life.
335 pound bench press weighing 115 is actually insane
Yeah but 115 of muscle that’s the difference if he was 6ft and 115 it would be completely different
@@Dayone92 it's still crazy
like actually. I can't do that at 210
Actually jaw dropping. Dude puts up insane numbers regardless of size
I was blown away he's 4'5" and over 100 lbs (THAT lean). It's nuts. This is so impressive
I don’t understand why he kept downplaying himself like bro is genuinely a beast regardless of leverages
there are people who feel better making excuses for why someone else is stronger than them. sams probably been hearing the same shit about rom and leverages over and over again all through his life. just sucks that people have to be so miserable
@@themayomonster.That's exactly it. Sam has trauma from years of having his very hard work and amazing accomplishments be treated as if they are nothing. It is easy to believe those who speak with such force when they throw insults our way, especially if there is some truth in it. Thankfully the world isn't black/white, it is shades of grey and Sam has many huge disadvantages that make up for the ROM excuse.
People are so dumb when they reduce it to ROM. Dude can't hold much skeletal muscle mass and recruit as many strength units, which is a HUGE disadvantage that far outweighs the lEvErAgEs, and he is STILL a beast.
It may be that this kind of attitude motivates him go get even stronger. Probably not the best thing from a psychological point of view, but well, shit happens.
man that duo is enjoyable to watch, both nice humble and HELLA strong holy
Whoever tells Sam that he is not worthy of his accomplishments in whatever way he was describing in this video is welcome to try his weights. 10/10 would fail.
He’s a beast
“Not worthy of his accomplishments”? What does that mean exactly?
If somebody accomplishes something, doesn’t that mean by definition that they are “worthy” of it?
I don’t get what you’re standing up against here.
But the dude is undeniably strong AF by any metric.
@@JTD472 some ppl complain about his natural advantages in the rom department saying that it doesnt count in terms of it being easier for him. but unless he's calling others weak he's getting after it and noone should be complaining
@@JTD472 he means not worthy of 'claiming' his accomplishments since some say he has a physiological advantage given less range of motion. Pretty easy to understand, no offense. To spell it out for you since this was difficult for you to get in the first place, by 'claiming,' I mean taking credit for those accomplishments, considering both the advantages and disadvantages he has. His situation is different but still impressive (arguably more impressive), similar to someone of a 'typical' stature.
@@timg8257 yes, and that’s not what they said, which is what I was pointing out.
But thank you for rewording it entirely and then explaining the definition of the word “claim”, as if that was the hangup.
I think you misunderstood the sentiment behind my original reply. It wasn’t “spelled out” for you, so maybe that’s why you missed it (no offense).
Also not spelled out is the sarcasm throughout. See if you can catch it
Dude's fuckin strong. He's benching 3 times his body weight like it's nothing
This guy’s strength is stunning. Benching 3x your body weight is bananas. Guy’s also extremely humble.
Used to work with Sam during the pandemic. Man was always humble, amazing to see him alongside Will.
“It’s pretty cool but like the argument is-“ Even editor got tired of bro’s humbleness.
🤣🤣
This is how far I got until I went to the comment. That wild for me. This dude captured me. Like my mind is blown
@@digitaltrip420 same
lmaooo fr
@@digitaltrip420
Bro me too what the fuck?
he is INCREDIBLY chill, incredible vibes
People saying he benches big because of shorter range of motion are jealous. I mean yes he has a shorter range of motion but he has a significantly small frame too, just compare his pecs, shoulders, and triceps with Will's and you can see they are tiny. Smaller people really just can lift heavier sometimes, and this dude worked his ass off. There's no need to put down his achievements. A definite monster of a lifter.
Yea just having favourable levers doesnt guarantee the lift, im decently built for deads but im not a 7 plate deadlifter, likewise my long arms make my bench ROM alot longer than most, im still benching though and have hit 2 plates with ease, so yea genetics are a thing but work and dedication is where most of it comes from, also mans 115 pressing 3 plates thats insane no matter the arm length, itd be like my mum just casually pressing 225 and dropping the mic, undeniably impressive.
5'3" here. I also have genes that gave me really good aesthetics and make it easy to put on muscle. And I have never understood these campaigns like "stop underestimating and disrespecting the work put in by manlets or the genetically gifted or whatever." Maybe I have a heart of stone but yeah it doesn't bleed much for people in my position. When people remark on my luck and gifts I just take it as a compliment and a chance to put my perspective on my own accomplishments in check.
Yeah if you are obviously gifted (in physique or anything else) people will underestimate the work you put in. Boo hoo. It beats the alternative. Stop being ungrateful. If people assume you are coasting because you make it look easy, just react by: learning the valuable lesson that ultimately _you_ have to know _yourself_ and that you are being true to your own values and potential and not being spoiled; and by letting others' underestimation of you spur you to work that much harder to dispel all doubts. Even if you never do, the result will be that you showed proper gratitude for your gifts by not wasting them and working to have take you as far as they can. Rather than spending that energy grumbling about resentment from the less fortunate. Please.
its not dowing is achiment having a shorter range is a advantage. being taller matters more in say bodybuilding. limb length matters more than hight. pros of being tall more room to put on muscle. negative harder to look more compact. benifits of being shorter muscle pop more,rom advantage
@@salvadorromero9712 Exactly, its a shame that alot of people cant handle seeing people with superior ability without getting jealous and angry, ive done it myself near the start of starting lifting, but now i remind myself that we all have different starting points, genetics, mindsets and environments that we deal with, i wish i was 20kg lighter with 10kg more muscle, but i know that jealousy wont help me achieve that, eating clean and making sure i hit the gym and do cardio will, and i can do all this without any external influence, so what good does it do to compare myself to someone like david laid for example who has the opposite start of me, or to complain im not as strong as a gifted powerlifter, instead can say my bench went from 40kg with shit form to 105kg with decent form, while ive lost 50kg of fat, suddenly it sounds alot more impressive and puts it into perspective that ive made a massive change, despite the fact that externally i look pretty average.
yes he worked hard, yes its easier to bench more due to arm length. Just like people have deadlift specialty phsiques many have bench press physiques and its really just arm length for those. I bench 345 at 5'9 weighing 160. Did i work hard for it, kind of. Do i have shorter arms? yes, Is my deadlift good. no even though i try its only about 375.
Dude is the chillest gym bro ever I would love to be this guys homie
I died at 8:58 . Will was done with my man’s range of motion argument 😂
True
He talks down on himself too much . He can lift more than a lot of people . The shortness / bone density doesn’t even matter after hitting 405 for reps or 315 on bench . He is a beast
He can lift more than nearly everyone in his weight class. Only about 50 men in the world at his weight have ever hit a bench press that he casually hits in this video.
Fr. The people who talk shit on this dude are just full of shit themselves. HE'S A BEAST!
Just part of the territory. I'm not a dwarf but I am a paralyzed dude with no legs. I get the same type of stuff when I'm in the gym, and hell, going out and about in day to day life. I guess you could call it a coping mechanism of sorts.
It mostly comes from a thought like "You're saying this only (insert disability or reason here."
@@carlosdominguez3108 would you rather be 4'5 and have your legs back? genuine question
@@yilangpeng9651 Shut the fuck up bro. what a stupid and disrespectful question.
Nearly no one on earth can rep 3x bodyweight on bench, and the ones that can do it ironically have a smaller ROM than him
This guy is a beast obviously because his height he will have certain advantages in terms of ROM but even being able to hold that much weight in the Squat is crazy
Exactly, he is flat on the bench not arching at all, his rom is crazy
ROM is relative to your body. He has good ROM. People that are obsessed about that need to remember that he also has smaller muscles and smaller bones.
But objectively, you can't argue. He lifted the weight. He generated the necessary force. Its real strength.
@sagnorm1863 Exactly. People seem to think RoM is absolute, but it's relative. It's not a fixed distance that's the same between different people, it's a percentage of one's individual capabilities. That's what makes this that much more impressive.
this guy has like ultimate 90s surfer bro voice
i mean dude is humble because life has probably BEATEN him down. Dudes a champ.
you cannot be beaten if you already down
@@DjSicEmI don't think that's why you get bullied lol
Life? You mean people have beaten him down.
Dudes absolutely yoked and refuses to believe in his achievements 🔥 😭 💪🏽
This guy is way too humble, he has imposter syndrome, bro is strong as fuck, be proud!
“What’s the most expensive restaurant in your area”
“Uhhh, prolly like taco bell”😂😂
😂😂😂
Love this guy 😭
Ngl him being so strong is fucking my mind. This guy should be legit known by others. He is inspiration at its purest form
Sam's friends are lucky AF. Humble laid-back people that are successful are the best to be around.
405 for 4 on the squats was INSANE WHAT THE FF
Lol imagine having no range of motion and still not getting depth and then making fun of people saying he has an advantage
“405” fucker never went 90 degrees.
@@coo3ies266 yeah i mean, i really cant imagine a more miserable mindset than that like... how do you even justify being that miserable? these guys would literally do ANYTHING to validate theit ego huh
imagine be 115 and squatting 405 for 4. that is a feat of strength.
@@lmlimpoism he didn’t squat shit. He slightly bent over. And I mean SLIGHTLY
As a medical professional, I would love to confirm that regardless of bone structure, limb length, muscle fibres, muscle units, neuromuscular differences between Will and Sam, it is ABSOLUTELY MENTAL the amount of weight Sam can push/pull/lift in the gym. He is strong. Very strong. End of discussion. Great video
You don't need to be a medical professional to make that determination. Moving those kinds of numbers at that body weight is unreal.
what a weird thing to say lol
@NightTimeDay If you watch the video or read the comments it'll clear that there's a lot of medical reasons being used to explain how or why Sam can or can't do certain things regarding his overall weight in the gym..
@@Shufty93 I watched it. Saying "I'm a medical professional" can mean anything, specialization is a thing. It could mean you take blood for a living. Most "medical professionals" wouldn't have much to say about this that the average person couldn't, and anyone reputable wouldn't make a comment like this. Besides, you shouldn't blindly trust someone who at the end of the day is saying absolutely nothing like this lol
@@NightTimeDay quit trying to argue online bud.
This guy is a fucking legend, strong as fuck. Never mind “for his size” dude is strong full stop!
I’m 6”1 and 200lbs this guy makes a fool of me!
"Most expensive restaurant in the area"
"Tacobell" 😂😂😂😂
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😂😂
😂😂😂
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Lmao
"Not saying I am strong"
Bro, you are strong as fuck. Believe that.
He is strong as fck
Bro I love Sam everytime Will tried to compliment him he’d try to make an excuse as to why the compliment dosnt count, bro YOU ARE STRONG ASF idc what anybody says they’re just jealous u we’re pushing insane weight with perfect form truly amazing man. Ik you want to stay humble which is good but pat urself on the back ur an inspiration my man keep at it💪💪
8:55 That's a perfect cut, there is NO argument, Sam is clearly just strong af
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I can not grasp the fact he benched almost 3 times his bodyweight. Goddamn what a absolut chad.
3x for him is equivalent to a normal person doing 1.5x, decntly impressive but his range of motion is like 2 inches which makes it extremely easy
@@harkaranbrar2342 i mean its still crazy
He's achieving a full stretch which is considered full ROM. IF you can max out the stretch and push the weight to the maximum it can go it's full ROM, so technically it doesn't matter about the length of the ROM, but rather the stretch and pressing of the ROM and if he is maximizing it on his behalf, which he is.
@@harkaranbrar2342 youre the exact type of asshole hes talking about, no its not 1.5x a 'normal person' its still 3 times his weight and it still moves his full arm length
@@harkaranbrar2342 Pulling numbers out of your butt for what reason man? Can't handle someone doing more than you?
I've followed Sam for a while. Shorter range of motion or not, the dude is super impressive. As someone with a disability who has struggled with weightlifting, it's good to see other disabled kings conquering the weights.
Bro is way too humble, he overcame adversity and is doing things people a whole 2 feet taller and 200 lbs heavier couldn’t even dream of. Props to this guy Fr ✊🏼
I don't care how big pr small, short or tall, full ROM or not - benching 3 times your body weight is insane.
thank you for this video, im an athlete and my daughter has genetic conditions. This inspires me and gives me hope that it's possible to teach my daughter to be positive and ignore the superficial. Seeing that this dude was so insecure but continues to battle almost brought me to tears. Thank you thank you thank you
7:46 dude his chest looks absolutely ripped in these shots holy. Really cool video, Sam’s a super down to earth, ELITE athlete. So sorry he’s had to deal with all this negativity for so long but he is as impressive as it gets.
We need more videos with this guy, I fucking love to see him. He’s certainly been through a lot, I think he could use positivity
Tbh I just love seeing the variations of how nature does things
And it's so cool how he's 100% through it all and there's no sense of ego
Man Sam killed that especially the Squats I was in awe watching him but saddened that he couldn’t take a compliment 😢 loved the video living the content thanks for being kind to Sam he’s a beast in the gym and shouldn’t be treated any other way
lil bro is an actual mini pekka
Fr
Some have been whispering he's even shorter than Chris and Mikey
Calling him lil bro when he’s probably bigger than us is crazy
😂
Sam is insanely impressive
12:03 The girl behind is texting her friends "THERE IS A DWARF IN FRONT OF ME REPPING OUT 405 LIKE ITS NOTHING, THATS CRAZY"
And her friends are like "pics or it didn't happen"
"this midget is squatting like 4 plates here lol" was most likely the text.....
I usually don't pay attention to my fellow gymgoers but honestly that would throw me off a little. Impressive weights even at average height/size, let alone 4'5" lol. What a beast.
Entirely too humble to a fault. I hope he reads these comments and they help push against all the bs he's heard. The comment Will made about his delts being huge and him throwing an excuse that maybe it's because his muscle and bone structure?!?! You put in the work, you get your flowers.
As a guy in my 30s who is out of shape and needs to eat cleaner, but still lifts for size and has a bulky frame, I'm 5'8" and 240 lbs. (a healthier weight for me would prolly be 200 so I'm really out of shape right now) but at both weights and on my best day this dude lifts more than me on every lift. I could blame my injuries (disabled vet) but that would be 95% cope if I tried, dude's just fucking strong.
For your height, without peds, you might need to be down to 170-180lbs, not 200. Unless you're a genetic freak with tons of muscle.
Bruv you got this, you already know what to do, you can be better in your 40s, don't let up. Fellow dis vet here as well, some days I wake up my knees start acting like I'm 70, I still tell it we are still banging legs so you better figure it out 😂.
someone get this guy to Hollywood, he is sitting on a million dollar career, so many possibilities for roles etc
i hate peopel who comment like this like where have you been in the past 30 years bros living in the 90s lol hollywood? what lol that dosnt exsit anymore its just diensy and a woke agenda now lol they will never give anyone a chance unless they black lezbian jew tranz equalibritarian with pink hair a a fupa
frrrr
not with that level of enthusiasm tho lol
I can see him playing an evil arch nemesis…
You forgot he needs to know how to act
20:29 I will remember this for the rest of life...
Dwarves in films are always some of the toughest, strongest mfkers and now he proves that they're also absolute beasts in real life
kinda makes sense in fantasy cause they have lower center of gravity. If I was a dwarf I'd totally make myself look like a fantasy dwarf like big ass beard and long hair lol, embrace it.
@@chuckaule6292forging swords and shit
the cutoff when Sam said "The argument is" 😂😂😂
What a cliffhanger. I really wanted to know what the argument is
Editor got tired of him over rationalizing his accomplishments
😂😂
@@IronAxeGaming1Editor of the video here. He said the same thing he said earlier about “the argument is less ROM” 😂
sam goes to my gym i see him almost everyday dudes the most chill and humble person ive ever met
Sam is so down to earth man, not even admitting he’s strong too is crazy
Well he is just repeating the arguments people have told him. It’s not his fault - he has internalised negativity because he’s had negative judgement.
such a well spoken, smart, respectful, humble and chill guy. would love to hang out with him
Will, please show Sam all the compliments and encouragements everyone has written in the comments. Sam has put in the work, and pound for pound, that man is a beast! There are true weightlifters who can't throw around that much weight, and if they do, most weigh double or triple what Sam weighs!
This guy is a really cool and humble dude, I have a friend with dwarfism and I've seen the kind of struggles life throws at him for his differences, I hope Sam can continue to stay cool, humble and strong AF. 💪
bro u chill af i cant even imagine being ur gymbro your gymbro the luckiest guy there is
This dude's dedication is next level. Having to modify setups and not having accessible machines must be a pain in the neck yet he's buff as hell. Big respect
This guy is the definition of humble. Congrats to both! great progress.
“The only power it has, is the power you give it” great quote man
I need Sam to start a youtube channel I would watch every video.
Bro is so humble what a good dude
Damn bro, I don't know who is in Sam's inner circle but dude needs someone like Will pumping him up and giving hi the flowers he deserves! I hope he is reading these comments and notices now how amazing he is not only in lifting but as a person! Great video gents!
I'm 4'10" and I totally understand his reaction to compliments, because he has been told countless times his strength and ability isn't true its only because of this or that. He is a badass, and has worked probably harder than most to get where he is. Love this 🖤 and Will is such a genuinely kind person, more people need to take notes and be more kind daily.
Very true - but he's done a good job adopting a positive mindset as well. It's a balance of both
you're a woman, being short isn't a problem for you
Dude is the most humble lifter I’ve ever seen.
He needs his own fitness channel. Dudes humble and inspiring.
“Vertically efficient” can I use that at 5’6? 🤣😭
if your leverages are good for the big three lifts go for it
nah bro you are peak body builder height.
Unfortunately no, you’re vertically challenged
this is going in my tinder bio anyway lmao, but tbh this is a good height for bodybuilding/calisthenics, lightweitght with a good potential
you're a dwarf might as well
trying to discredit anyone who moves 300 lbs with "biomechanics" is silly. If it moves, it moves.
Sam seems like such a good guy!!
He’s dope!
@@WillTennyson A heroin addict? Oh, no! Anyways…
Because he's down to earth. Literally
@Mongkol_Thirakot another guy who uses "literally " any chance he gets. If this isn't the most overused word I ever seen from people, it's widely overused especially in the teen community
@@Grandmasterkiller found the guy who shit talks another person on the word 'literally' like they're 8 years old
Dude is insanely strong. Crazy inspiring.
I immediately became a fan of Sam dude. He is a great guy and gets right too it. Like everyone says "STOP RIPPING ON YOURSELF YOUR A LEGEND!" There's no excuse. It's all about showing up and doing more than you did the day before. You have to show up to the gym to really see a difference. I fell in love with it too and can't wait to see where it takes me in 2-3 or even 5 years. So far it has been 90 days and I have been hooked since week 1. Everyday I am looking to improve and just leave it all out there in the weights. I am 29 now starting my journey and I wish I had started lifting sooner. Keep it up my dudes the story begins somewhere
Sam is impressive! His strength to weight ratio is top tier.
Loved the video and awesome collab
Bro lifting 3x of body weight in bench is legendary 🔥
This dude is great, so humble.
Thanks will, now I know that not only is a grandmother stronger than me, but a dwarf is as well.
Hahahaha this got me.
Me too 😞
It's all about perspective, bro. There's bodybilders in GHANA who don't use state-of-the-art weights like you're using at your gym, and they're still finding a way to get big and strong.
Sam is a friend of mine, and everytime I see him training at Revolution or Prodigy here in Ft. Collins, it’ll blow your mind with how strong he is. I was butt hurt I didn’t get to see/meet Will while he was in town. 😢
Ft collins? Like in colorado?
Thats nuts for his size, dudes mad strong.
Hoping to run into you in toronto one day, love the videos
Dude is an absolute monster and so humble it's crazy.
He's strong af. Hats off to Will for finding him
I love his down to earth humble vibe, great work guys 🎉
He's such a sweet and humble person, super impressive aswell, true insperation!
bro that speech at the end........😭😭 what a role model 👏🏼
He is basically pocket sized superman.
Even though the bar moves a shorter distance, the range of motion is not shorter. Range of motion refers to the angle of the joints, not the distance travelled by the bar.
Anyone that talks shit on this guy has no idea what its like to be in his position doing what hes doing. Hes doing his best, no matter the advantages or disadvantages. Have some decency and congratulate him for his accomplishments and the strength he is able to exert. What an absolute monstrosity of a dude! Keep it up Sam.
1:14 this gym hack was actually really helpful. I’m 5‘4” and when I do bench presses my feet barely touch the floor. Only the front pads of my feet make contact with the floor. So I usually just bring my feet up on top of the bench which looks and feels a little awkward
Sam is such a cool guy. I feel like he doesn't get recognized enough because man is too humble. Dude is stronger than everybody I've ever met.
Holy.. bro lifted way over his body weight and he is way too humble for that.
The dwarf king is VERY STRONG, so fricking impressive. My mind is blown just by that facts man
This dude is legit. SUPER RAD. I understand dogging on oneself. I get it, but I also think HE knows he is bad ass, but still stays humble. Respect.
He's actually got better ROM than Greg Doucette.