Road to the Games 16.08: Smith / Fraser

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2016
  • Ben Smith and Mat Fraser were in a tight race for the top of the podium at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games. Ultimately, Fraser took home the silver medal for the second consecutive year, and Smith stood on top of the podium at his seventh Games.
    This year, both Smith and Fraser have their sights set on the gold once again. The 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games take place July 19-24, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.
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  • @gangster8540
    @gangster8540 8 років тому +566

    Matts speech on suffering and his drive has motivated me for life

    • @suivaxbroussard9851
      @suivaxbroussard9851 7 років тому

      Abdul basit absolutely

    • @shay9732
      @shay9732 7 років тому +1

      Abdul basit Same, as a student and an athlete I totally agreed with that exam day analogy

    • @ethanchen2891
      @ethanchen2891 6 років тому

      Abdul basit it looks stupid as fuck

    • @DisDatK9
      @DisDatK9 3 роки тому +1

      Muskeln-kaufen.de when he tests positive then sure, until then that’s just you hoping for him to be discredited.

  • @apimyfriend
    @apimyfriend 7 років тому +248

    "When I was in school, I would literally sit in a library for ten hours on a saturday. I would read the textbook cover by cover. When I had finished a chapter-, If I couldn't tell you every single law that was in there, every single formula, I would go back and read it again. It's not because I was addicted to reading the textbook, It's because I was addicted to the day we got our exams, and the exam wasn't challenging. That's the feeling I chase. Like getting your test score back and you have the highest grade in the class, THAT'S a good feeling." Fucking right on. This is why I love this guy.

  • @BDGKruger
    @BDGKruger Рік тому +21

    6 years later, from his parents home to owning a huge business. Well done Matt.

  • @jonahconner1111
    @jonahconner1111 8 років тому +565

    Fraser makes even living with your parents look badass...

  • @rockytheafg
    @rockytheafg 8 років тому +565

    I don't crossfit, I lift weight but I don't understand why people that do bodybuilding hate crossfit. These guys are real athletes.

    • @nvyden
      @nvyden 7 років тому +50

      exactly. people are so quick to assume that crossfitters aren't real athletes without realizing what they do. These athletes work their asses of all year around to make it to the games. People say they're on roids, or they're fake. It's sad how much people will bash on others thatre better then them. If you don't enjoy crossfit, don't bother hating on it. Everyone has their own different way of training and respect is what should be given, not taken for granted.

    • @rockytheafg
      @rockytheafg 7 років тому +21

      +Naydenflo I'm a soccer player so I lift weight for strenght and endurance but I think I should switch to crossfit. Their training seems more appropriate for a soccer player.

    • @P3PSI642
      @P3PSI642 7 років тому +27

      Because early crossfit gym gave an incredibly bad rep about unsanitary garage gym with too much testosterone going on resulting in over inflated ego doing with half-twits doing as many reps as possible while ditching technique as an incredibly lame-ass unnecessary process to go through.

    • @rockytheafg
      @rockytheafg 7 років тому +5

      +Mateo De Silva White dont worry bro I'm far from what these guys look. I'm looking for strenght, stamina, agility. Being big is not my main purpose.

    • @dingzhong7795
      @dingzhong7795 7 років тому +2

      These guys are the real deal, they took serious workout and competition simply represents their capabilities. But a lot of Xfit gyms simply assume the exercise should be the same as the ones in competitions and simple-minded think that keep doing them makes one better. Xfit is sport not exercise. Training is training and Xfit is not a type of training.

  • @samscil
    @samscil 3 роки тому +31

    Ben Smith: I love coaching, I do it for them
    Matt fraser: I just wanna win
    This has aged well

  • @Nicholas108108
    @Nicholas108108 8 років тому +90

    Best Episode so far. Money on Fraser.

    • @jersey282
      @jersey282 8 років тому +6

      did you watch Bridges/Ence? That one to me was the best, epic storyline and parallel of last years results in the regionals to this years. Edited so well! This wasn't nearly as epic, impactful or powerful imo. Next episode looks real good.

    • @Nicholas108108
      @Nicholas108108 8 років тому +1

      Lion I watched it, but I don't like Ence.

    • @jersey282
      @jersey282 8 років тому

      oh ok but that means you should have loved it since you would know it was all leading up to her not making it in the end lol

    • @Nicholas108108
      @Nicholas108108 8 років тому +4

      Lion Me not liking her personally doesn't mean I enjoy her failure. That is a petty attitude.

    • @jersey282
      @jersey282 8 років тому

      Not liking someone you don't know seems *petty so I assumed you would also enjoy her failures but maybe you have good reasons... but either way, it was a great ep
      *im messing with you...mostly

  • @GODISPOWER777
    @GODISPOWER777 8 років тому +17

    Fraser is like my brother in law. Beast on the outside and absolute nerd on the inside.

  • @BarbosaTVpro
    @BarbosaTVpro 8 років тому +154

    Smith is really good but to me Fraser is THE guy.

    • @bignoknow
      @bignoknow 8 років тому +8

      Agreed, but I after last year I decided to never count Ben out again. The dude is a machine.

    • @specialdefect00
      @specialdefect00 8 років тому +1

      think that ben , matt and josh are gonna battle the shit between them.. fraser crushed the regs .. josh has the power and mentality.. and ben is the last year winner and really healthy this year.. gonna be interesting

    • @II-le6wr
      @II-le6wr 6 років тому

      Matheus Barbosa the next Rich Froning

    • @santiwolf1295
      @santiwolf1295 4 роки тому

      Smith is a facedick

  • @unrolodeporai
    @unrolodeporai 8 років тому +22

    best road to the games yet. Back to studying for my fluid mechanics midterm. Fraser all day

  • @Ciancasey4
    @Ciancasey4 8 років тому +2

    I've loved every bit of this series. I hope they continue to do it.

  • @aarons.8129
    @aarons.8129 8 років тому +38

    This is going to be the first games I watch and I'm absolutely pumped. Excited to see Smith, Fraser, and Bridges go at it

  • @DisDatK9
    @DisDatK9 8 років тому +14

    I've rewatched the Fraser segments like 5 times now. My new most motivational Crossfit video.

  • @DrexPlays
    @DrexPlays 8 років тому +80

    think I'm MOST HYPE for next episode. that dottir battle is NO JOKE

  • @siebenedrissg
    @siebenedrissg 8 років тому +1

    thank you so much to the film crew - you are putting out some awesome work and we love it!

  • @brocky
    @brocky 8 років тому +12

    Super excited to watch this after work. Popcorn and all.

  • @tegsar88
    @tegsar88 8 років тому +1

    Love watching them both compete. Great spirit.

  • @SeanLiu01
    @SeanLiu01 8 років тому +1

    Every episode's teaser makes me more and more excited for the next episode. Love these videos @crossfit. Keep doing them!

  • @mercutio123100
    @mercutio123100 8 років тому +12

    Love seeing more of Ben! Top class guy I hope he wins again this year.

  • @vancesalvador5150
    @vancesalvador5150 8 років тому +5

    great video. The next one looks even better. Hurry up and release it!!!

  • @hockeyvirus23
    @hockeyvirus23 8 років тому +1

    These are really well done. I enjoy watching them.

  • @MsCocodriloo
    @MsCocodriloo 8 років тому +1

    those videos are so amazing!!! thank you, CrossFit!

  • @tanyacorbin1292
    @tanyacorbin1292 7 років тому +1

    HUGE FAN OF MATT! GREAT JOB ON DOING WHAT YOU PUT YOUR HEART AND SOUL INTO. TRUE DEDICATION AND IT PAID OFF.

  • @mustikoe1454
    @mustikoe1454 7 років тому +2

    I like that he lives with his parents. I mean why not...make money,support them,spend time with them.they're getting older,you don't wanna regret stuff when they're gone. Good guy

  • @jadalwawi9772
    @jadalwawi9772 8 років тому +1

    I'm so glad they put these two guys in this video

  • @mephistosteiner8064
    @mephistosteiner8064 8 років тому +77

    Wow Matt saying he'll win the games this year is kinda impressive. Man why are the Dottiers so incredibly gorgeous?

    • @dickhasselman9691
      @dickhasselman9691 8 років тому +7

      He said : I think I am going to win :P but it is a big declaration haha and yes The Dottiers are gorgeous!

    • @nvyden
      @nvyden 7 років тому +3

      He won which is the best

    • @chuckd5877
      @chuckd5877 7 років тому

      Isn't it dottir?

    • @augustinevenero2780
      @augustinevenero2780 2 роки тому

      More impressive he did it 5 times in a row hehe

  • @Sunnyclementine
    @Sunnyclementine 8 років тому +2

    Fantastic quality content. I LOVE these clips. Very inspiring. GO FRASER!

  • @MrLogan1219
    @MrLogan1219 8 років тому

    This series gets me so fired up like damn

  • @Harrisstylemaf
    @Harrisstylemaf 8 років тому +1

    Great Episode! Next episode will be amazing.

  • @HEALUP23
    @HEALUP23 8 років тому +1

    Best Video I've seen for decades. !! Good job guys, keep up

  • @bradleywashburn2298
    @bradleywashburn2298 8 років тому +9

    I fucking love this series soooo much. One of my fave things I've ever watched!

  • @mehdimasmi9142
    @mehdimasmi9142 8 років тому

    Awesome video watching 2 of the best games athletes, bring on the Games!

  • @rickappaen
    @rickappaen 8 років тому +1

    It's pretty cool to see Ben actually making jokes and laughin' that much, considering he's always so serious when it comes to these CF videos.

  • @larryteslaspacexboringlawr739
    @larryteslaspacexboringlawr739 8 років тому +2

    thank you for making video public, great video

  • @gata_patea1219
    @gata_patea1219 8 років тому +59

    Matt Fraser is going to win the 2016 games.

    • @IIMado
      @IIMado 6 років тому +2

      Gata_ Patea12 and 17 and possibly 18 😁

    • @albertoperdomo210
      @albertoperdomo210 4 роки тому +2

      The 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and probably the 2020 games. Matt is a beast.

    • @jefftparker
      @jefftparker 4 роки тому

      5x Champ? Insane

    • @Gaurav-vc2bb
      @Gaurav-vc2bb 3 роки тому +2

      And now he did it. 5X champion 🌋

  • @knichri11
    @knichri11 8 років тому

    so motivating! best episode yet!

  • @christianmunicodiaz1450
    @christianmunicodiaz1450 2 роки тому +2

    This video is historical! It registers a before and after in crossfit competition: what was inside the mind of the fittest man in history.

  • @payton624
    @payton624 8 років тому

    Love how enthusiastic Matt's parents are about what he is doing in the sport. Super cool.

  • @151Sharon
    @151Sharon 8 років тому +1

    So excited for the games.

  • @academyfitness305
    @academyfitness305 8 років тому +11

    It will be a good one. Matt vs Ben vs Josh. all training like mad men. Can't wait!!!!

  • @aidelgoldson6670
    @aidelgoldson6670 8 років тому +2

    Ben: "The harder the better. And I hope it rains." Love it.

  • @wilsonpurdie6666
    @wilsonpurdie6666 8 років тому +1

    both sick dudes, love it

  • @mohamadmonir2800
    @mohamadmonir2800 8 років тому

    Its just me or these videos motivate , I love it

  • @benjaminporter3706
    @benjaminporter3706 8 років тому

    that was awesome!! wishing Ben and Matt the best of luck.

  • @gmt87801
    @gmt87801 8 років тому

    I love where Fraser's coach says "he works on his weaknesses and adapts to the training better than anyone..." That was so apparent this year. Everyone gave him a hard time going into the sprint and he tore it up. He did great at the swim. He just did great at everything.

  • @dylanpardon9723
    @dylanpardon9723 8 років тому

    Awesome!! two awesome guys thank you

  • @jasonsantoro6347
    @jasonsantoro6347 8 років тому +1

    I can't wait for the games.

  • @crossfit.thomas
    @crossfit.thomas 8 років тому +1

    Its good to see Ben open up some more and show his personality on camera.

  • @FightingforLife
    @FightingforLife 8 років тому +5

    Can't wait for games. The Race for winning the games most likely will be between Smith and Fraser. But outside of this guys there is so many else too. I love Ben but i really wanna Mat win this year. Second place sucks !

  • @dleemt
    @dleemt 8 років тому

    love these.. so good. Mat is hungry.

  • @philipps9029
    @philipps9029 8 років тому +2

    Great music!

  • @anthonyestupinan729
    @anthonyestupinan729 8 років тому +7

    I love what Mat Fraser says being a product suffering. It kinda blow my mind actually 3:10

  • @camerongray7767
    @camerongray7767 5 років тому +2

    BEN LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE HIS DAD!
    I have never seen anyone resemble a parent so closely!

  • @ParkerBarandon
    @ParkerBarandon 8 років тому +7

    Didn't know mat Fraser lived in Bernie town, Vermont. That's cool.

  • @MarkRenton96
    @MarkRenton96 8 років тому +1

    Go and take it mr Fraser! You're a beast sir..

  • @kinbela
    @kinbela 8 років тому +2

    The pictures of them as children are hilarious because they look the exact same as they do now! 😂

  • @Krutotolibovnitko
    @Krutotolibovnitko 8 років тому +1

    I had no idea what is crossfit about couple days ago and now i fell in love with it. I need to change my fitness plus gym for some more suitable :-o

  • @bs431980
    @bs431980 8 років тому +5

    Next episode 2 hours please!!!

  • @VerkzKillsz
    @VerkzKillsz 7 років тому +14

    I'm a bodybuilder... but God damn, I give crossfitters props... this looks hard as hell. other than their pull-ups. everything is nice lol

  • @chaikakauhola318
    @chaikakauhola318 7 років тому

    Fraser is so damn motivating. Not just in athletics but academically too. Very inspiring.

  • @rachel.wilson
    @rachel.wilson 8 років тому +3

    Country music, carries a .45, lifts heavy.... Mat is basically my male twin. GO MAT!!! WIN THE CF GAMES!

  • @FlyingSpaceOstrich
    @FlyingSpaceOstrich 8 років тому +20

    Fraser: I've put in the work, I'm the best I've ever been, and I'm going to win the games this year.
    Smith: Oh boy, I can't wait for the games, it's gonna be so much fun!!

  • @kieranbateman9948
    @kieranbateman9948 8 років тому

    Utter annihilation of the field between Bridges and Fraser. It's gonna be a very fun year to watch. Also Sevan you are a beast with all CrossFit Media productions. Kudos to you Sir.

  • @Dancewithmeinseattle
    @Dancewithmeinseattle 7 років тому

    The comment Fraser makes about reading textbooks is inspiring for me to try harder in my education!

  • @oliverbarrett9203
    @oliverbarrett9203 8 років тому

    I think I might have just shit myself at the confidence that they both just showed. It's going to be fucking epic.

  • @finalfrenzyincrediblecardi3087
    @finalfrenzyincrediblecardi3087 8 років тому

    Отличный эпизод, спасибо;)!

  • @ellionrosario5852
    @ellionrosario5852 8 років тому +7

    man frasers mentality will get him to the top. I admire his desire for pain and suffering.

    • @seanbebee3569
      @seanbebee3569 7 років тому +1

      unbelivable!
      my question is can he put himself through that after he has won.
      if he can, hes unbeatable in my eyes. not even rich can beat him

    • @alexchestander8288
      @alexchestander8288 7 років тому +1

      Sean Bebee rich has beaten him before, so never say not even rich

  • @randolphgovinden9283
    @randolphgovinden9283 8 років тому +12

    This should have also been an hour long episode.Money on Fraser,he's not gonna le the title slip out of his hands this time.

    • @pertnerk
      @pertnerk 2 роки тому

      This aged well beyond any expectation.

  • @eliascontreras1951
    @eliascontreras1951 7 років тому +3

    whats the name of the music that starts at 16:15

  • @ValentinaCepeda1
    @ValentinaCepeda1 8 років тому +10

    I hope Mat and Sara win this year!! He deserves it!!!

  • @kasimirb5155
    @kasimirb5155 8 років тому +1

    Let the battle begin! :D

  • @kerneyh6266
    @kerneyh6266 8 років тому

    Best crossfit video I ever seen!n

  • @camerongray7767
    @camerongray7767 5 років тому +1

    15:47
    VERY important point. Great advice. Please watch

  • @zaoathletics601
    @zaoathletics601 8 років тому

    Respect finished 1 and 2.

  • @MrJtknight
    @MrJtknight 8 років тому +19

    Yay! Matt Fraser is learning to flip the pig 0:07 . If he work on pig flipping and sprints, then he will win because those were his worst events.

  • @Kanal1-1-1
    @Kanal1-1-1 6 років тому +2

    16:47 what is that music from. This is sick! Does anybody know?

  • @jerrygregory968
    @jerrygregory968 8 років тому +1

    I'm so incredibly excited to watch the competition between Ben Smith, Noah Olsen, Josh Bridges and Mat Fraser this year on the Men's side, and of course the -Dottir battle on the Women's side. 2016 Games is going to be phenomenal!

    • @jblake615
      @jblake615 8 років тому +1

      And Kara Webb. She will definitely have something to say.

    • @jerrygregory968
      @jerrygregory968 8 років тому +1

      Oh for sure! I can't believe I forgot to mention her haha

    • @jblake615
      @jblake615 8 років тому +1

      This is shaping up to be an awesome games. Only 8 more days!

  • @stewarttanner
    @stewarttanner 8 років тому +1

    after watching this i am rooting for Matt!

  • @melusimoloi4947
    @melusimoloi4947 8 років тому +1

    Ben is just a beast. Matt goes to the dark place like he's not even scared of it. Josh is on a warpath. Can't wait!! 1. Ben 2.Josh 3.Matt 4.BK and 5.Scott are my top 5 this year. Really backing the humble, hardworking beast that is Ben. Let's GO Big BEN!!!!!

  • @MellowsPlay
    @MellowsPlay 4 роки тому

    This is really amazing. What are the soundtracks please? Whoever edited the soundtracks is very talented thank you!

  • @DanielRodriguez-nt8hk
    @DanielRodriguez-nt8hk 6 років тому

    They are so disciplined

  • @jjcarley
    @jjcarley 8 років тому +43

    That first workout, 400m x 30...
    :vommits:

  • @elliottday9121
    @elliottday9121 7 років тому

    Anyone know the track mat is listening too the first time we see him? He is doing a hold with the ball and singing to it??

  • @RowBoy92
    @RowBoy92 8 років тому +1

    what two products did Ben take at 4:20?

  • @vikaschaudhary4945
    @vikaschaudhary4945 3 роки тому

    The music in this episode is so awesome, can anyone tell me what it is?

  • @jersey282
    @jersey282 8 років тому +1

    Nice to see some swimming training. We know they do it but rarely see it.

  • @MrTomy2203
    @MrTomy2203 8 років тому

    I fucking love the mentality of those guys !!!! fighting spirit !!!!

  • @specialdefect00
    @specialdefect00 8 років тому +1

    damn man..Ben looks like a f****n monster...they both do...holy crap, this shit is going to be epic

  • @chrysanthemumliliac9613
    @chrysanthemumliliac9613 5 років тому +2

    03:00 to 04:07 epic!!! The best portion of this episode.

  • @lamenpap744
    @lamenpap744 8 років тому

    wow awesome

  • @AdamRocky88
    @AdamRocky88 8 років тому

    The best RttG! Track list, please!

  • @Polish0Ne
    @Polish0Ne 8 років тому

    Random question but what is Mat wearing on his wrists during the workout right around 16:55; are they some sort of bizarre hybrid akin to the 'wodies' that are becoming popular...?

  • @brandoncardwell7271
    @brandoncardwell7271 5 років тому

    wish the videos at the end had links to watch them.

  • @jonastheg33k
    @jonastheg33k 8 років тому +24

    i was 2 lazy to even drive to the pizza place today

  • @01Trickster
    @01Trickster 7 років тому +1

    what is that soundtack at 16:30?? @Crossfit

  • @Zane_Zaminsky
    @Zane_Zaminsky 2 роки тому

    3:03 - 4:09 Inspiration personified! 👍👏

  • @patricia_8888
    @patricia_8888 8 років тому +1

    Everyone's got their own motivation.

  • @dukequach9641
    @dukequach9641 8 років тому +15

    Only 20 minutes? I was hoping for one like Bridges and Ence

  • @macmcheese2385
    @macmcheese2385 4 роки тому +1

    16:37 bruhhh what are those pull-ups 😂😂😂

  • @dickhasselman9691
    @dickhasselman9691 8 років тому +3

    absolutes beats! Can someone tell me what happend to frowing, did I miss something? Sorry for asking :)

    • @Hoehihoh
      @Hoehihoh 8 років тому +1

      He's in the team competition with his team Crossfit Mayhem Freedom. They won that last year. :)