@Zzzz Zzzz well yeah, when someone is worthy of breaking it. That person just so happens to be Z on a regular basis. People just need to get more worthy lol
@@noahharrington8883 Is there anyone else in ANY sports to keep breaking their own record for 16 years? We can barely break our own PRs for so long lol. Year after year it looked like only a couple weeks had passed and Big Z was just a regular guy at the gym adding weight to the bar every other week. While in fact he was increasing his world record and all the other strongest men in the world were way behind.
This is like Tiger Woods handing out lessons on golf swing, or Roger Federer showing you the technique to a good back hand. 16 years WR and nobody really close to him at his peak. The GOAT was repping the Austrian oak at the Arnold's, when they had to bring the lighter log for others lol. His log for reps and I think 208 axle for reps are the most Impressive feats of upper body power ever!
@@baconfromhell666 I completely agree with you! It's WAY more technical to overhead press anything! Also being a good bench presser is alot of genetics! U have to be built to bench heavy ! If not u will struggle with it ! Barrel chest ,short arms are always great bench pressers but ask them to clean a log and press it and there body levers don't work so well for the overhead!!
Big z and Mark felix. Legends of this beast of a sport. In my book strongman should be on a bigger stage. For what these guys do there body's they should get the rewards. Especially this big yin
You know why Z has been the Force of Nature he's been for 20+ years, while guys like Eddie had such a short career? Because Z is on another level of genetics. His power comes entirely from superior strength genes, while Eddie only got at this level taking all kinds of steroids ever invented, at insanely high doses. Eddie couldn't keep anymore at this dangerous pace, so he left the scene before any worse happened. At the same time, Z has been on the game so long because he's just naturaly gifted. Not saying he doesn't take anything, but if he does, it's nowhere near the doses Eddie had to take, allowing Z to just keep going strong and healthy for decades and decades and decades. Simply put: Z while powered by legendary GENETICS, has a career longevitivy, titles and WRs that would make a list go from here to the Moon and back again. While Eddie only competed for a very, very short moment while full of drugs to the bones. This is simply the answer why Z is the greatest strength athlete of all times, he's powered by genetics on a whole different league even if compared to other WSM champions. Z is the stuff legends are made of.
aloha Big Z, thank you Big Z for making videos in English language, now that I can understand what your saying I have picked up some great tips. Your are a legend and I look forward to all your new videos.. Mahalo Ryan
@ 15:00 is one my favorite tricep exercises in the gym. Definitely helped me with being able to do dips but its been a while since I've touched any machines sense the gyms finally reopened for the public.
Thank you! There’s really little contrnt about strongman on youtube and I appreciate this vid a lot. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge :)
Big Z deserves 1 million subscribers just for posting his first video! These videos are like you just sat down with a guru to teach you the way of the Strongman. LONG LIVE THE GOAT!
It feels like every top strongman now is watching every video Big Z drops 👌🤓 The greatest is giving tips is amazing. Its like he wants someone to come close to beat him atleast 😅
@@getstrongby4038 I got a pair of all black 3's used off of ebay, look like they've never been used, £41 delivered on bid, so comfortable and bullet proof, love them.
I have a log-press at home but can press heavier weight with a barbell , Is that normal? The log-press is definitely more technical, this video is really informative. I will try get better. Thanks Big Z!
Is it better to use smithmachine then free barbell?, For me when I use the smith I feel the machine is helping me too much with stability and also I don't know which weight just the smith is providing.
Henrik Svensson im not Big Z, but doing heavy shoulder press over the years caused me to have serious rotator cuff problems. Smith machine, sure the weight is controlled for you but it is much safer. If you plan on lifting for a long time go with the safer exercise 👍
Thank you very helpful. What type of belt is better to use? I'm just starting to do strongman, I made my own log it is 80 kilograms is it a good starting weight? I do 4 set. 3 reps
That's what I call a no bullshit content! The god himself has spoken. If I train for one rep max log lift, I'd find out my log clean and log press maxes before prep. Then I'd work by percentages. Somehow I see similarities between my thoughts and Z's vision when you can work on clean and press with different weight range respectively. Just like olympic weightlifters do with their clean and jerk discipline. Correct me if I'm wrong, but could I somehow make my log lift better if I do hex bar deadlift and safety bar squats instead of working with regular bars? And then bench press with a football bar instead of a regular one? Basically, if I use as much neutral grip equipment as possible, would log lift increase quicker and become easier to lift?
I'm not big Z but tbh mate I don't think so. You would have to prioritise the log itself and all your other pressing would just be to build muscle, if anything a standard grip would compliment the neutral grip on the log. If you've never done log before just do 5x5 with empty log 2x per week to get used to it with cleans as well. Then go to once per week, gradually increase the sets and weight and decrease the reps and accessory work; that's my 2 cents.
At first I was absolutely perplexed as to why this channel was relatively undersubscribed until I realized how late he came to the game. Still, great straightforward content and the best athlete in the history of the sport ensure that this will keep growing for a long time.
Hey Big Z, wanted to ask how you base your training throughout the week? Do you do percentages on your lifts, or just find a number where you rep close to max effort on so many sets?
"..and log must be on your belly or abs, depends what you have"
The delivery and grin accompanying the line is great, so funny
@JediNxf7 JF Caron 😂😂 love that line
@@bigballoftape5343 and his expressions after he said that lmao
WR for 16 years.......THE GOAT OF STRONGMAN
I don't think there's any record that anyone's held EVER in strongman that's been broken consecutively 16 years in a row by the same person.
@Zzzz Zzzz well yeah, when someone is worthy of breaking it. That person just so happens to be Z on a regular basis. People just need to get more worthy lol
Brian is the goat
Z! My favorite strongman. No cringey bs, chill dude, strong as fk
@@noahharrington8883 Is there anyone else in ANY sports to keep breaking their own record for 16 years?
We can barely break our own PRs for so long lol. Year after year it looked like only a couple weeks had passed and Big Z was just a regular guy at the gym adding weight to the bar every other week. While in fact he was increasing his world record and all the other strongest men in the world were way behind.
This is like Tiger Woods handing out lessons on golf swing, or Roger Federer showing you the technique to a good back hand. 16 years WR and nobody really close to him at his peak. The GOAT was repping the Austrian oak at the Arnold's, when they had to bring the lighter log for others lol. His log for reps and I think 208 axle for reps are the most Impressive feats of upper body power ever!
I agree, I've always thought that a heavy overhead press of whatever variation is much more impressive than a heavy bench press.
I didn't see that where they brought the lighter log, which year was that?
@@baconfromhell666 OHP is mechanically harder than bench press
Federer’s backhand is relatively weak compared to his peers. His forehand on the other hand…
@@baconfromhell666 I completely agree with you! It's WAY more technical to overhead press anything! Also being a good bench presser is alot of genetics! U have to be built to bench heavy ! If not u will struggle with it ! Barrel chest ,short arms are always great bench pressers but ask them to clean a log and press it and there body levers don't work so well for the overhead!!
Can't help but like this man. One of the best ambassadors for the sport.
Loglift is such a complete excercise because works every muscle in the body. You cant cheat, you just have to be strong.
Great guy, met him years ago at the Arnold in Ohio, he took time to talk, very friendly.
Big Z the GOAT!
2nd place is a matter of debate and opinion but Big Z's status as #1 is not even an argument.
One day there will be a strongman trophy with Big Z on top pressing a log overhead.
Oh yes please !
Big Z finally posting more and more videos 🤩 keep on posting ther are tons of fans stoked about your channel
Big Z gives tips for log, I listen.
The dedication big z has shown to the sport of strongman is incredible, top man..
Yup unlike fooking oberst
I love how Big Z is always modest, and doesn't show off his muscles- but, he should wear tank tops so we can see which muscle groups he's working
Big z and Mark felix. Legends of this beast of a sport. In my book strongman should be on a bigger stage. For what these guys do there body's they should get the rewards. Especially this big yin
Damn more than half my UA-cam subs are strongmen... now I have no choice but to add Big Z!
Big Z's channel is a must-sub for any fan of strongman.
You shud have started with big Z🙂
You know why Z has been the Force of Nature he's been for 20+ years, while guys like Eddie had such a short career? Because Z is on another level of genetics. His power comes entirely from superior strength genes, while Eddie only got at this level taking all kinds of steroids ever invented, at insanely high doses. Eddie couldn't keep anymore at this dangerous pace, so he left the scene before any worse happened. At the same time, Z has been on the game so long because he's just naturaly gifted. Not saying he doesn't take anything, but if he does, it's nowhere near the doses Eddie had to take, allowing Z to just keep going strong and healthy for decades and decades and decades.
Simply put: Z while powered by legendary GENETICS, has a career longevitivy, titles and WRs that would make a list go from here to the Moon and back again. While Eddie only competed for a very, very short moment while full of drugs to the bones.
This is simply the answer why Z is the greatest strength athlete of all times, he's powered by genetics on a whole different league even if compared to other WSM champions.
Z is the stuff legends are made of.
Puikus turinys, Žydrūnai! Rąsto kėlimas yra mano mėgiama disciplina, būtinai ateityje pritaikysiu patarimus bei išmėginsiu treniruočių programą.
aloha Big Z,
thank you Big Z for making videos in English language, now that I can understand what your saying I have picked up some great tips. Your are a legend and I look forward to all your new videos..
Mahalo
Ryan
luke stoltman better watches this video! :D
King of Loglift.
Hey, Zydrunas. I've been a big fan of you for a while. And I just want to say that it's a great thing you are making videos.
Big Z is just the best, is it possible not to like this guy when you listen to him speak.
Big Z, please keep making these videos for fans like me! Thank you!
Greatly appreciated the break down of tips for strongman events.
legend big z, thanks for these tips , looking good
Anyone else noticed that Big Z has a super hero's pose a lot of the time? 🦸♂️
I see Big Z. I see log. I click.
Strongest shoulders in history of mankind, this is really something... I hope you would do 501kg at deadlift
@ 15:00 is one my favorite tricep exercises in the gym. Definitely helped me with being able to do dips but its been a while since I've touched any machines sense the gyms finally reopened for the public.
This is amazing. The GOAT has spoken!
Thank you! There’s really little contrnt about strongman on youtube and I appreciate this vid a lot. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge :)
This video made me "very happy". You're a legend! Thank you for the vid please make more! I'd like to hear about how you do programming for strongman.
“Log must be on your belly or abs, depends what you have” aaah i see you know your demographic well! 😂
Big Z deserves 1 million subscribers just for posting his first video! These videos are like you just sat down with a guru to teach you the way of the Strongman. LONG LIVE THE GOAT!
Hoping to purchase my first log soon. Thanks for the instructions.
The log lift or the "big Z"lift...are synonimous!
Thank you so much for this video, just what I needed.
Thank you for the tips, i'm loving that kind of content in your channel
LOVE the videos man learning from the best i love it, good luck in youtube world man huge support from my side!
Z's log press is a thing of beauty
Great video. Deserves more views. Thanks
It feels like every top strongman now is watching every video Big Z drops 👌🤓 The greatest is giving tips is amazing. Its like he wants someone to come close to beat him atleast 😅
Man I hope 2020 brings a new PR in log press for ya big Z!!!!
Thank you so much big Z looking forward to next video .stay strong CHAMPION of Champions💪👍
Your the best BIG Z!! Keep posting more video
Огромная тебе благодарность за то что делишься опытом!
Big Z you are the strongest my friend!
Really good content. Thanks BigZ.
oberst be watchin on repeat
I like these videos. Very informative indeed, thank you for taking the time to make them
Id honestly thought your Record would be Broken a few days ago but
i was sooo wrong
Absolutely Incredible
I wish you good training and successful training, light weights!
Really enjoy the video. It would be great if you did more videos like this with different strongman lifts. Stones, yoke, deadlift
Thanks for the video Big Z!
Big Z best log modeler ever and the GOAT
I subscribed right away. This is golden thanks Big Z 💪
8.49 Ladys this way lol. great upload Z top tips ;)
are those the best lifting shoes you've purchased? You've had them for several years now correct?
Yes, old good shoes
Power perfect 2 l!
@@getstrongby4038 I got a pair of all black 3's used off of ebay, look like they've never been used, £41 delivered on bid, so comfortable and bullet proof, love them.
what kind of shoes are those?
@@jazen1621 Adidas Power Perfect 2. Olympic weightlifting shoes with heel (I would recommend Adidas Leistungs 2 if you need a higher heel).
I have a log-press at home but can press heavier weight with a barbell , Is that normal? The log-press is definitely more technical, this video is really informative. I will try get better. Thanks Big Z!
Normal, just keep practicing with it. Log is the only kind of overhead work I do anymore except for dumbbell incline and it's a lot of fun
Absolutely normal. I've never known anyone to be able to lift as much or more with a log than with a barbell.
big z is back to conquer everything one more time
His English improved so much over the years ! I remember back in the day I couldn't even understand what he was saying!!!!
Thanks big Z, this video was very instructive.
As in the dead lift the bar needs to be over the center of the foot, is this true with the log press? Thanks great training video.
Steve Lee since it's a 12" diameter, when you're at the top (log on chest) you must lean backwards from the thoraccic spine to keep it over midfoot.
If there’s anyone to take lifting advice from, it’s Big Z
I really enjoy your videos! I would like to see a video of your recovery routine. Keep the content coming!
thank you so much for this Big.Z! i would love to hear you tell stories about your favourite/best moments in your carrer! love from norway!
Great technique and accessories for log lift. Can you make a video for deadlifting please.
nice motivation for everyone👍💪
Thanks Big Z. I will practice practice practice.✌
Thank you from NZ, nice video.
Very good Video it help me to get better in Log Lift thank you Zydrunas :)
Very informative videos it should help me alot, can you tell us how to get stong grip for them girthy forearms
Thanks for the video, you are a Legend!
Great video! Its awesome to get training advice from the best
Great advices !!! Thank you big Z !!!
Big fan
Love from India
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
LOVE THIS! Does the book come in English?
Could you include your weights you are lifting in your videos please. Keep it coming too
Thank you so much Zydrunas💪🏼
Is it better to use smithmachine then free barbell?, For me when I use the smith I feel the machine is helping me too much with stability and also I don't know which weight just the smith is providing.
Henrik Svensson im not Big Z, but doing heavy shoulder press over the years caused me to have serious rotator cuff problems.
Smith machine, sure the weight is controlled for you but it is much safer. If you plan on lifting for a long time go with the safer exercise 👍
How about a video on the axle clean and press.
Nice video! Do a sandbag workout, please!
Thank you very helpful.
What type of belt is better to use?
I'm just starting to do strongman,
I made my own log it is 80 kilograms is it a good starting weight?
I do 4 set. 3 reps
That's what I call a no bullshit content! The god himself has spoken.
If I train for one rep max log lift, I'd find out my log clean and log press maxes before prep. Then I'd work by percentages. Somehow I see similarities between my thoughts and Z's vision when you can work on clean and press with different weight range respectively. Just like olympic weightlifters do with their clean and jerk discipline.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but could I somehow make my log lift better if I do hex bar deadlift and safety bar squats instead of working with regular bars? And then bench press with a football bar instead of a regular one? Basically, if I use as much neutral grip equipment as possible, would log lift increase quicker and become easier to lift?
I'm not big Z but tbh mate I don't think so. You would have to prioritise the log itself and all your other pressing would just be to build muscle, if anything a standard grip would compliment the neutral grip on the log. If you've never done log before just do 5x5 with empty log 2x per week to get used to it with cleans as well. Then go to once per week, gradually increase the sets and weight and decrease the reps and accessory work; that's my 2 cents.
I'm looking for a gift for my brother, any chance you are going to restock the aftershave? He is a big fan of yours.
Good work 👍
Big Z.. The Strongest Man
Honestly believe he could’ve done 240kg if given the chance in his prime who knows he pretty amazing maybe even 250kg but that’s hard to say
I think 235 would almost be a given but he was injured in an untimely fashion. 240 may have been there, it would have been good to see.
Z himself said that he thinks he could have done 240kg
Greatest teacher of all time
Love the videos Z. The pauses between shots are actually amazing, they come off funny like low budget comedy... but I need to ask about the leggings?
At first I was absolutely perplexed as to why this channel was relatively undersubscribed until I realized how late he came to the game. Still, great straightforward content and the best athlete in the history of the sport ensure that this will keep growing for a long time.
you da man big Z!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Big Z, wanted to ask how you base your training throughout the week? Do you do percentages on your lifts, or just find a number where you rep close to max effort on so many sets?
8:47 I'd be giving that log a clean before using it again lol
Zydrunas savickas is the king of log lift no doubt.👍🏻
Please do a video on axle clean and press!
Great video!
I guarantee those tires are 275 30 "Z"R-18s or so. I'll bet at any rate they are "Z" rated tires just for Big Z.
BIG Z you look so much more trim in your weight than you do in competition. Am I right? What is your diet in and out of season please?
Awesome
Does anybody know what diameter log is typically used in strongman? I wanna buy one to train with but dont wanna get something excessive or to small.