Bill Kazmaier, The Strongest Man Who Ever Lived.
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2021
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Bill Kazmaier dominated the Strongman scene in the early 80's and was decades ahead of his time when it came to static strength. When I think of Strongmen from that era who could compete against todays athletes, Bill is always front and centre.
Here I take a little look at his progression through the sport and some of my favourite Kaz moments.
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The most alpha flex is getting banned from a strongman contest for being too strong
The people that made that decision also brought us the participation ribbon.
@@thku4grace And the ‘Not Participating’ medal.
still have some of that. they got rid of max stone because shaw was far ahead of the rest of the world before tom stoltman came along
We can't win if Kazans shows up. Tell him the competition is in Nairobi.
Kaz was the most juiced athlete competing
Think its any coincidence he looks like Mr. Incredible? (Like maybe they modeled mr. Incredible after him)
Exactly what i thought haha
You might be into something here...Makes sense, honestly.
I’ve always said this lol
My dad's of Bill's era and he was watching that with my daughter when she was little and he called me in to tell me that. lol.
OMG true
That 2 x Max deadlift was the ultimate strongman flex.
if you can do it once you can do it twice right babe
The wine glass flip though!!!! Doubling the winning deadlift is epic yes, but flipping the full wine glass to yourself after winning the front hold, catching it, drinking and raising the damn sword. The greatest.🤣
Imagine Eddie Hall or Thor doing the 500 kg twice.
@@pycassoclaudiu Thor look like he might have done it actually.
Eddie could have done 10 reps if he was hydrated and just pictured his ancestors being attacked by vikings.
@@BigUriel I do believe eddie may have been able to do 2 if he didn't stand there holding the first one and surveying the crowd.
For those remarking over Bills ego, I’d implore you to learn more about him and his early years. Bill was a sensitive person with an incredible work ethic, self belief, determination, and an unrivalled competitive streak. He was the perfect athlete, but the perfect athlete isn’t always going to be the smiley, cheery type.
Well said
A reply from the big man himself. Thank you Loz.
If you can back it up, it's called confidence.
Wow did you marry him
Not only the strongest, one of the nicest guys you would ever meet.
“You made a big mistake Webster, a big one!”
Which wsm did this happen in?
@@-Graham 1988 WSM showdown.. about the 32 minute mark
I would have liked to see him given another go at that event. If the weight over bar wasn't over water and he hadn't got DQed in the sausage hold he would have won his 4th WSM that year.
Keep in mind that 40 years ago when Kaz was benching mid 600's he was doing it after squatting almost 900 in a full competition and it was with a mid width grip and no real arch. He was also in his mid 20's with a world of potential. An injury sidetracked his bench but those who observed him felt that in that era he would have been the first man to bench 700.
Bill Kazmaier still has the record for the most intense look in strongman to me. No one I've seen since has that kind of insane, crazed determination in their eyes as he did. It's one of the things I'll always remember him for, aside from his incredible strength at the time.
Often duplicated, never beaten.
That serial killer look! We know what happened.
It's the halotestin, baby.
Kaz was light years ahead of the game! He might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but he sure was exciting to watch.
Not letting him compete is such a shame. Guy could have gone 5x or 6x no doubt in my mind
Why wouldn't they lit him compete I never understood. Imagine if they didn't let Big Z or Brian Shaw compete for example. It's just so sad really.
@@Hagarrd182 Too dominant.
@@Hagarrd182 they thought the sport would get stale to viewers if the same person kept winning. Just look at how many people get bent bc of winners in others sports. Not a valid reason to disallow someone from competing but that's basically the reason
@@MTKashSmash It was most likely because of his hot temper. The judges were afraid of him. It´s well known. You can sometimes hear him giving the judges agressive comments when they judged against him. And the incident with almost killing OD Wilson in the team event, probably didn´t do him any good either. It´s really a shame as I belive he could´v won 6 or 7 WSM titles if he could control himself a bit more.
@@swedishwiking2955 To be fair: The indicent with OD happened very late in Bill's strongman career and had nothing to do with him being banned from WSM.
It's hard to believe-that in High School, I wrestled against him in a scrimmage during the early 70's. He was from Burlington, Wi. and I was living in Waterford, Wi. Quite an athlete!!!
Was he strong or just synthol filled?
@todd bartels How old are you now sir?
Who won?
The fact that they banned Kaz from competing is a crime against humanity
What was their reason? Surely not cause he kept winning?
@@medzykh9455 Supposedly they were worried that it would get boring for people to have the same man winning each year. The other problem was the margin he was winning by... there was no drama by the last event lol
It is just Marxism manifest in professional sports and it is disgusting
Wow! they banned Kaz for being the best. Why didn't they just give all the competitors trophies while they we're at it. In my opinion Kaz would've been the Michael Jordan of strongman! Can you imagine if they told Michael Jordan he couldn't play in the NBA playoffs because he was to good🤔🙄
You see his traps after third win? Dude looked juiced to the moon
Just imagine this man competing in the early 2000s at the Arnolds against Big Z. The thought of these two pushing each others numbers is scary.
Kaz vs Z would have been incredible
yeah, or on the mid-late 2010s with the Giants Live world deadlift championships, world log championships etc. competing against the likes of Big Z, Eddie Hall and so on. I'm sure with modern equipment and supplements, as well as Z and Eddie pushing him to the limit, his numbers would have been truly ridiculous (if they aren't already!)
@Natural Creature He had a very hard time training squat because of his shoulder mobility, after training heavy squat he talked about how the next day he couldnt even bench 100kg because of how fucked up his shoulders were. If he could train Squat with a Safety bar, both his bench and squat would benefit. Also, he wouldnt injure his peck during the barbending if he competed later, and that also hurt his bench.
Also a modern squat bar would help the shoulder mobility problem
Imagine if he hadn't worked as a lumberjack and bouncer while training... a fucking lumberjack for God's sake!
The physical embodiment of testosterone.
Matt mask
@@lelouche9894 lol give me a break
And your point is? So was everyone competing against. No one at that level was "natty" for you in the world full of unicornes
@@lelouche9894 Jacked Jesus > Matt Mask any day!
@@RenaxTM91 both are insaaane😂
Kaz was ahead of his time, if you took him forward in time during his prime he would still be competitive. If he was born in the 90s, who knows what he could have done.
I’d imagine similar. A lot more people in the world, more involved In athletics that help prepare athletes for a potential transition to strongman. I’d imagine he’d be competing for titles and world records with modern training, recovery etc.... right with the likes of Big Z, Shaw, Thor, Eddie, Martins, Novikov, Lalas, Mateusz, Stoltman etc......
Kaz started at a time when they took people from other sports, that didn’t train for strongman. Kaz looked like a modern day strongman where most of his competition wasn’t close to him physically. Kaz would likely be bigger and better than he was, but the competition is a lot better.
Bill Kazmaier is a legend. It's insane that he won three WSM titles, wasn't invited back for 5-6 years, comes back and then gets 2nd?! All that time away from WSM and he was still an absolute monster. The man won Iceland's Strongest Man and didn't even live there. Wild stuff.
I agree, drained him 3 years of his prime and still came in 2nd after years off
I agree. And that also says a lot about Brian. Four titles, which Kaz most certainly would've achieved as well if he'd been allowed to continue, maybe even 5, but then, four years older than Kaz was when he came back, he came second to a blooming Tom Stoltman, the start of the next generation of Strongman. And he wasn't far off from the other two former WSM winners this year either - he could've maybe gotten 2nd place then too. It was close.
3:33 BEST CRAZY-EYES EVER.
Vikings
Alex Jones
Nice to see you here
Me when I see CNN fake news
I knew it ! Bill's an alien !👍💪👽
Kaz is such an intelligent philosopher. He also has many great moments doing interviews.
When WSM invited Kaz back to interview the athletes it added an amazing dynamic to Strongman. Kaz was a hero to everyone he interviewed, and you could tell it was an honor for them to speak with, and receive praise from, one of the greatest ever.
Kaz is so good at it too. So well and thoughtfully spoken.
The sword hold wine flip was incredible. Strength and finesse. I think Kaz would have been a beast in any era.
Kaz was simply amazing. I had the chance to have dinner with him at the Mr. Olympia back in 1999 and he was in ridiculously good shape and we just had an awesome time.
I absolutely love Kaz, when he lived in Alabama all those years he was a good friend and would do anything for you. Very soft spoken and smart! Since he moved I miss talking to him! Awesome Guy!!!!!!
True! Got to speak with him a few times at our property. Nothing but a gentleman. He was always interested in whatever we had to say. He put others first. Kaz for President!
Just imagine Kaz vs Pudzianowski. That would be a real clash of titans
My number one strongman of all time. The intensity, focus, determination, and raw strength. If he hadn’t been cheated out of competing after ‘82 he would have dominated that decade and been the most winning WSM champion of all time.
Indeed True!
Kaz is my hero. He shaped todays strongmen with his unbelievable animal-like strength and attitude and his unwillingness to surrender. It's truly a shame he wasnt invited back after 1982 and I feel like he could have at least won another 2 or maybe even 3 titles.
I think all of us carry a little bit of Bill around in our hearts to help motivate us to become better and better. There arent many people like him on this planet, and it's the people like him that give us an aspiration to become great.
Thank you Mr. Kazmaier.
Big Loz' pumping out content at an insane output recently, mad props
His wife helps him i think
Best channel for strongman.
also in lockdown (why do we use prison terminology?), that gives he and misses plenty of time to put these out. so glad they are.
Dude was an absolute specimen. When you think of physiques in WSM of course Marius comes to mind but Bill was a tank of a human
I love Bill Kazmaier so much. I wish strongmen were still like him.
The introduction by Colin bryce always gives me goosebumps 🔥
Since i was little boy i always admire two strong man till today one was Kazmaier and the other Sigmarsson RIP. Also i will like to see video about Sigmarsson
Definitely one of the greats, truly unbeatable in his time. Watched his interview with Loz and had a full spectrum of emotions. The amount of injuries he sustained unbelievable, and yet he accomplished so much. I applaud him. I'm sure he could have translated over to modern day strongman and been amazing. Bill Kazmaier Conceive, Believe, Achieve.
That awkward log lift was amazing. He looked like a super human lumberjack picking that up. Entertaining personality to
A 380 lb Kaz would have been just terrifying and who knows what he would have been able to do!!! Big Z just edges him out by the smallest margin IMO but I don't think we ever saw a peak Kaz. Kaz's Keg load from 1981 WSM is still my favorite Kaz moment.
Just said similar. Would of been mega to see them go head to head!
I’ve got an old sports illustrated magazine from 1999 that had an article on the worlds strongest man. In it they said that there was a contest where Kaz was there to do commentary and a couple competitors left because they thought he was there to compete. Crazy that the mere mention of his name struck fear into the hearts of men 🤣
I wish there was a giants live show were they do all these old events like the natural logs, weight over bar and no rope truck pull
I wish there was a giants live....stupid co.vi.d.
No rope truck pull looks ridiculous tho
There used to be american gladiators
Love Kaz! The double deadlift to shut everyone up was great. His intensity off the charts!
What a legend! Awesome retrospective video.
Worlds strongest man was such an amazing programme . I loved it. I might have to catch up on some vintage episodes. Genuine talent, strength and entertainment. WOW.
Thank you Uncle Loz! I can’t wait for talking strongman with him.
That was an awesome video,thanks man
You just made me a fan of his 👍 Thank you!
The real Mr. Incredible
He does look like one
Yeah
So pleased you produced this tribute Big Loz
Kaz is just one of those men, who come along every once in a while, who were destine to be great! 👏🏼
I always found these videos that Big Loz does fascinating. Loving the content
Good video! Bill is one of The best ever! And thank you for all of your videos! You are doing good job my man!! 💪 Thank you and stay strong!
I think it's safe to say he would've been the strongest man ever or at least up there, 300kg bench paused. Imagine what he could've pressed with the logs today, kit to train on and learn the proper technique. Far above some of the top guys this year.
I would love to see how the big log lifters today lift these odd oldscool logs. would be supercool!
Kaz was one of my favorites. I have been lucky enough to watch all the world's strongest man contests, I was thirteen when I watched the 1977 contest. Before strongman comps there was a show call superstars a competition in which elite athletes from a variety of sports compete against each other. Watching these shows as a kid made a big impression on me to the point that I still work out. lol
The team wine glass event was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in strongman, and I’ve been a Kaz fan for years. Thanks for the upload!
I'm a huge Kaz fan. I remember watching worlds strongest man at a very young age and can actually remember when he said he's the strongest man who ever lived. I was in awe of him.
He was an absolute beast and probably still is, he certainly looks in great shape and I'd bet he's still capable of some impressive feats of strength if he wanted to.
Fantastic video Loz mate 💪🏻
Kaz coming back and being such amazing Announcer that many of us grow up watch after being wronged so deeply by a sport that he Dedicated this life too. If thats not the measurement of the WORLD STRONGEST CHARACTER as well what is!!!!
Great video. Thanks, Loz! 🙋🏻♂
This is the best content yet! ASMR by Uncle Loz! Love you guys! Thank you for the best Strongman Channel on the tubes!!!
I think he was the strongest man who ever lived 🙏
Not really given the fact that majority of past human history doesn't have a documented record of feats of incredible strength but are legends doesn't mean men stronger than kaz didn't existed... So no he ain't "the strongest man who ever lived" That's a lie... If it were so none should have been able to replicate his feat of strength in recorded strongman history
@@shoaibhaq8680 Angus Macaskill looked and probably was by far the strongest ever.
@Yarp Yarp really how do you know?? With such certainty?
That Wild man crazy eyes look, he's THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD, i Love it man!!😬🤯
Kaz is a legend.great video loz.
Thank you for the video loz and spectacular music and editing liz. This one was long awaited. If possible get him on the show. Fun fact he used to listen to flute music while lifting I don't know why but please ask and let people know. He happens to be one of the best commentator too. Ask him if we'll see him for commentary at 2021 world's strongest man.
Kaz was an absolute beast, a monster!
WSM stopped inviting Kaz because Geoff Capes was more famous and JP had a face that fit better and either would be a preferred champion over Kaz. Change my mind.
I agree, and I think an added element was that Kaz wouldn’t tow the line in the way the WSM execs wanted him to.
He was a bit of a dick and nearly got OD Wilson killed by a barrel.
@@oddcharacter6891 so, fine him, but to not let him compete for years because hes a "dick" is bullshit
@@mainsource8030 - I think nearly killing someone was the main point i was pushing.
@@oddcharacter6891 What you've said is correct, but that team competition was nearly a decade after Kaz was banned from WSM so obviously isnt the reason but I'm sure his attitude didn't help his cause.
USA going out graceful was awesome. Never seen it before. Kaz was a beast. Was fun to watch. Great video
Big loz! Great video. Glad to see your channel
Hey Loz, could you get this legend on Talking Strongman?
Modern advancement in “supplementation”😂
A great champion & went on & to provide very interesting coverage & color to the event behind the camera when he was finished competing
Probably the best compilation of strength footage, your channel in general I mean, this video an example of that.
Thank you :)
Wasn't he the model for Mr. Incredible as well
I remember Kaz loading Kegs on the back of a truck. At one point he just starts throwing them on the the back of the truck! It was amazing to watch
Beautiful tribute to one of the greatest legends in strength athletics 💪❤
i wish i could super like this video, thanks Big Loz
I didn't know Kaz was this good! Holy shit!
Bill is the epitome of pure, classic strength. I love watching those old competitions during my training. The passion these gentlemen carried with them.
Awesome content as always, Loz Thank you!
Another great video, sir. Thank you. Someday I hope to make an event, and I hope that you are there in some way so I can meet you for realz💪💪👍
far and away my favorite strongman of all time. amazing.
Without doubt the Strongest that has ever been! At only 335lb and the fact that he never got invited back after he won 3.. No one near him for Static and even Speed he was amazing! Long live KAZ!!
Really enjoyed that Loz. I've always thought on a level playing field, the two all time greatest/strongest would be Kaz and Big Z. I think I would go Z as number one, but it would be bloody close!
Your clearly forgetting about marious…………
@@elpedrino01 No
@@shepchester3567 sorry I didn’t realize you were a casual fan, my bad
Great vid! Cheers Loz!
Bill’s eyes said it all. Great video.
Great content, as always Loz! Thank you for posting.
Hmm... two guys, 3-letter nicknames that end in "Z"... massively strong. Coincidence? I don't think so!
Kaz was and is a beast. Intense and scary when he set his mind to something and you were in his path!
Please do an interview with Bill in talking strongman
Grew up in the late 80's and 90's. Used to watch strong man all the time, and specifically loved watching the re-runs with Kaz.
Great video Loz! Kaz was a beast, and definitely could have won a few more WSM titles.
1100kgs back in the day, wow. I'm pretty sure that's exactly what Thor got at his powerlifting meet a couple of years ago.
His eyes look like last stage before he turns green and smashes.
One of the things overlooked by some is Kaz's mental attitude towards self-improvement as well as lifting heavy weights. Good stuff.
Love this video.
I watched all these competitions and Kaz was my favourite back then. He looked the part of a WSM, too.
It is a shame he wasn't invited to defend his title. You didn't mention the official excuse for that?
Thank you for reminding us of these feats of one of the greatest strongmen ever, Loz. Even in the crazy events he did well due to raw strength and willpower.
My favourite Kaz moment is seeing him still commentating on the shows and being awesome today, glad he's still with us
My favourite strongman ever! I remember watching him as a kid
Great video
Lets gooooo. He certainly could have competed with modern training and diets.
strength and charisma considered, Kaz isnt even one in a generation, he s one in century at least, i d put him up there with Cyr
Kaz's Keg toss...still THE measurement of pure strength I ever saw. NOBODY did what he did that day.
Kaz reminds me of an old school, American Eddie Hall.
Kaz wasn't just respected, he was feared. That's why he wasn't invited for four years running.
All in the mind baby!! The best of the best
How much Kaz has contributed to the strength and well-being of American kids especially, but kids all over the world, can never be overstated. Watching him as a kid got me into lifting, which got me through the tough years. I know I'm only one of countless millions. The kid in me still gets adrenalized watching these old feats of his, while the grandfather in me is just grateful, knowing I'll pass along that inspiration to my grandson in just a few years when he's old enough to start lifting. Thank you, Kaz.
Those traps tho 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What do ya think? Synthol??
Asad Ali na rack pulls
The politics of the sport have screwed many.
Never heard of him...great great guy n video
Log lift and when he scares john gamble is my favourite Kaz moments..what a monster #legendKaz
He is the strongest ever, no questions asked. With today's supplements, recovery, and surgical repair he would have been godlike.