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@copelandgreen8853

11 ай бұрын

Martins you're incredible. I wish I could afford a shirt. I want to support you so badly. your strength unknown series is so inspiring

@adlibconstitution1609

11 ай бұрын

You ain't beating Tom and Mitchel hooper

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

@@adlibconstitution1609 I’ve proven people like you wrong for a long time now.

@adlibconstitution1609

11 ай бұрын

@@MartinsLicis Tom got 2 wsm you only got 1. You can't even get close to Tom at last year's WSM. Tom's beating you anytime at present.

@jamesbecker9573

11 ай бұрын

@@adlibconstitution1609 how many strongest anything's you ever won? dork.

After y’all missed out on Lasha, I’m SOOO glad you got to meet with Lu!!! Love when different masters of strength meet👍💪

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

We gotta go back and see Lasha! Absolute MUST

@Strategic.Strength

11 ай бұрын

@@MartinsLicis yes please!! We all want it as well🙌💪

@michaeltran7161

11 ай бұрын

meeting 2 natty lifters so blessed

@ChronicExe

11 ай бұрын

@@michaeltran7161 hahahahahahahahaha

@asdzt123

5 ай бұрын

@@MartinsLicis hell yeah 💪

Post the 2 hour interview. We as great fans will gladly watch it!!!!!

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

We will!

@aVictaVicta

11 ай бұрын

@@MartinsLicis ok please thank you! i wanna learn the lu raises

@aVictaVicta

5 ай бұрын

Hey any updates on the full video? @@MartinsLicis

@raees118

3 ай бұрын

Where can we find the 2 hour interview?

@aVictaVicta

3 ай бұрын

he never released it@@raees118

This series is so very well produced. Nice job Romark and whoever else is behind the scenes.

Ah! The legend himself Lu Xiaojun. Learnt so much from him by watching his videos. And the plate lateral raises (called Lu Raises) are truly wonderful. I do them 3 times a week and my shoulders have never been more mobile and healthy

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

So cool! Thank you for the insight.

@sandrost4243

11 ай бұрын

Also a big fan of Lu raises... I love the video where he is demonstrating them with 5 kg and someone asks him if that's the normal weight he uses. He laughs and points to the 15 kg plates and says no, we use the big boy plates. 😂

@IamLEGENDkb24

11 ай бұрын

@@sandrost4243 lol that was not Lu..

@-TK-

10 ай бұрын

@@sandrost4243 wasn't that liao hui?

Lu is hands down one of the goats of WL💪💪💪

The genuine interest in unconventional/unconsidered strengths that you show and subsequently create in your audience is truly something you can be proud of. I love seeing the aspects of training people generally don't consider, such as designated moments of peace being just as integral to training as the lifting or technique.

A blessed day when an Episode of “Strength Unknown” hits the Tube

Unbelievable series and so underrated

Absolutely EPIC that you guys got to meet up with Lu!

Tea Time with Lü is so wholesome! rly moves me almost to tears that Master Lü is there for the Adepts aswell. Utmost respect to you guys, this was really interesting and also moving!

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 we worked hard on that! Tell friends and fam to watch too.

@therealforestelf

11 ай бұрын

Already annoyed everyone by sending the entire playlist to the series 🤣🫣 but very amazing production value. You guys are actually crafting art and it shall not go unnoticed!

Been following you Martins for a few years now, didnt expect you to be so good not only in sports but also in storytelling. Keep making these videos as long as you can. Greetings from Slovenia.

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

Hugely appreciate this! Spread the word so we can make more videos 😎

Honestly this is the best series on KZread currently. I never thought I could watch a video of ping pong, but I even had a laugh when he called the balls tiny atlas stones.

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

😆 I’m glad you enjoyed that!

Lu Xiaojun is indeed a weightlifting God

I just want you to come read me a bedtime story. But seriously your candor in story telling is what makes this series. This is binge worthy of the highest level and thank you for this amazing content!

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

So much work into it. Doesn’t come naturally. Thank you so much 🥹 Please tell friends and fam to watch too so we can keep doing these!

@jamescarter7577

9 ай бұрын

@@MartinsLicisI was moved to send to my brother. I loved every minute. All were so likable too!

First time I've seen Lu since the ban. Looks like he's downsized again and not prepping for Paris/4th Olympics unfortunately. This is easily my favorite episode since the visits to JF. Can't wait for the 2 hour episode to be posted. Thanks for everything you do, guys, and amazing documentry

@1986Edelweiss1

11 ай бұрын

I think he is done, no front but he looks like he is not training at all. One of the G.O.A.Ts of wheightlifting. All the best for him.

@AfferbeckBeats

11 ай бұрын

@@1986Edelweiss1 Yeah, he is too old to wait out a ban. Hell he was probably too old to hope to regain his old shape and win Paris.

the algorithm showed me this and I didn't know this series was a thing. This is really cool of you to do

Lu Raises are the truth, dude. They've basically fixed my shoulders.

Those lateral raises look nuts. Going to attempt.

Man doing a colab with LU! This is incredible. LU is a weightlifting legend!

This is my favorite series you guys are doing. Thank you for displaying the entire world of strength to us. I truly enjoy every episode.

I will never get tired of saying it, there´s something incredibly emotional about this series... Thank you so much Martins and team, I really appreciate everything you share with us! Much love from Barcelona!

Absolutely love the Borudain vibes. This series has so much potential

@nova68nova

11 ай бұрын

Please don't kill yourself while masturbating

@silkecarina991

11 ай бұрын

Ooohh yes it was familiar but I didn’t know what it was! Man I miss Bourdain but getting this kind of format with weightlifting is really great

@changbooger

7 ай бұрын

Can u elaborate cuz I am a big fan of him

@WCarr

6 ай бұрын

I think he tells ChatGPT to write the script in the style of Bourdain

Strength unknown is one of the best things I’ve ever watch. Each show is amazing. Thank you

I absolutely love this series! Thank you, Martins and Romark!

This is the best strength related content on KZread. It would make an amazing Netflix series!

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

That’s our goal 🤞

Another great episode od strenght unknown,thank you Martins and Romark!

Nothing better then finally see Pantera live for the first time, arrived home and see that you did release another video from this series. One love. thank you

@M1keDaly

11 ай бұрын

What I want to know is...Did they rock?!?!?!

I love this. Thank you so much Martins and Romark.

I have binge watched the last few episode and honestly love what you guys are doing. It’s so interesting and entertaining and so well put together. Keep up the good work 💪

The fact that you are truly sheding light to this cultures and disciplines is a true novelty, plus the humble and Joyful way you guys go around through all this documentaries spread to the viewers making it a Joyful experience. This and the basques are my favorites so far, well done 👍

@feliciacoffey6832

11 ай бұрын

Yeah! That one on the Basque strength sports was fire 🔥!!!

This is so amazing! Thank you for providing us this insight and experience so little seen! Two legends

I cannot stress enough how much I LOVE the Strength Unknown series! Thank you for giving the world this for free, it's inspiring.

What a great episode! I've been working on Lu raises for a while now, people giggle at the gym but it's fantastic!

The narration just works. You have talent!

Bru this is so amazing. Martins‘ narration is so calm and he is so respectful. And imagine training with Lu and getting tips from him 🤩

I loveeeee these series. I learn a lot about the different cultures you encounter. It is so humbling to see how we all love training, and to think open minded. The respect you and your team gives to the people you meet as well is awesome! Makes you a great champion!

@feliciacoffey6832

11 ай бұрын

Yes! His respect to all strength sports and practicioners is exemplary and beautiful.

Thank you for traveling, exploring and bringing us an extraordinary new way to see the world.

Favorite KZread series by far. Awesome content. Keep it coming

Wonderful content. Enjoying this series thank you 👍👍

I have been waiting for the new episode!!! It is awesome 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏻

Amazing video once again. Your narrations mixed with your conversations and genuine reactions make each of these videos a joy to watch. I even got my wife to start watching your videos now. We are strength.

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

This is awesome! Thank you!

Watched the last episode and came back for the second. This one is equally as impressive. Keep up the good work! 👍❤

The best channel out here, thank you.

Awesome work Martins! Your approach is 100% professional, yet humble and respectful. Your mini documentaries are captivating, entertaining and highly informative!

Lu is the man. OMG

I love the humble approach from one champion meeting another champion... completely grounded and open to learn.. rare.... great video🏋‍♀

I love your adventures and the insights to other forms of strength. Thank You for sharing.

I’m loving this series! Lü Xiaojun is amazing!

I'm loving this global strength journey. So much to learn. Thank you for the amazing videos, I can tell you're putting in a lot of time and work into these.

Glad you're getting into puerh. It's such a unique tea. The best spot to get them is in Yunnan, where they're made.

damn i was hoping this would have been longer, but Lu XiaoJun is retired so probably didn't get a heavy workout in, definitely finally showing his age.

Beyond excited for this one. Lu xiaojun is an absolute legend of the strength world, and seeing you and him together is a dream for fans of strength sports, especially with how well put together and filmed these episodes are. Thank you so much for this amazing content Romark and Martins!

Great video, thank you martins for coming to China and spreading the strength culture ❤❤

Martins And Romark. This content is of the highest quality and is amazing to watch. It’s like a snowball and every video gets better and better. Can’t wait to see you at Liverpool in November

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Please tell friends and fam so we can keep growing in this endeavor!

@parisferguson8654

11 ай бұрын

Where are the next locations, also great Giants podcast

This series is phenomenal! Thank your making it Martins and thank you to the production team!

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! That would be Romark 😆 please spread the word so we can make more like this

Stellar content you guys!

Thank you so much for this series ❤

Thanks for this brilliant content, wishing you good health

This is hands down one of the best journalism series ever and if you posted every second of footage I would watch it

These videos are insane! So inspiring and well done

Getting to meet Lu must have been amazing

You guys are doing so much cool shit it's insane! Great writing, great editing, and what an adventure! Thanks for making these.

This is a great series look forward to the next edition

This is an amazing series, and really motivating me to try and get out around the world to experience different cultures of strength.

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

Love hearing this! Thank you for watching

Finally have time to watch this, love this series and your channel in general. It's just nice to see positive creators

Proud of you guys 👍🏻 another fantastic episode 🤗

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for supporting! Please tell your spouse and his best friends to subscribe so we can keep making more of these 😆🫶

Such a high quality documentary ❤💪

Ooooh, please do another olympic weightlifting episode!! If you can get in touch with Squat Jerk Journalist, Tian Tao and Shi Zhiyong it would be awesome. They are probably very open to something like this and would love the publicity!

Loving this series and the discovery of the underlying universal language we all speak with our bodies. Just goes to show that there are very similar characters in any culture and there is so much enrichment that can come - even for a guy that climbed some mountains where only one can stand at the summit.

y'all know how to touch the sublime with these videos. This feels like a verdi opera in the way you channel pure humanness into these videos

inspiring channel, really good idea Martins!

This series is amazing!

Good series, that guy is so off cycle now, but good to have an interview with a multiple gold medalist, that's a good get, you guys are doing a great job.

@vienna0810

11 ай бұрын

Yeah he is retired 😂

Actually pretty glad the monks let you down, this is brilliant

What an amazing journey. These are the best Streng documentaries ever

I love this series. Martins (or anyone who know) do you do all the writing for the voice overs? It’s exquisite.

this series has been incredible.

Thank you, ROGUE for sponsoring this amazing adventure for Martins. This series is really cool!

This is incredible, love the series

Great series!

Dude is the Bruce Lee of weightlifting, the way he incorporates teaching and physical training , builds a community , etc. Inspiring man.

Fantastic video. You guys are awesome!

Loved this guys! please keep it up!

Wow, I'm blown away by the production. I'm about to binge all of these. Great stuff

Best strength documentary series ever made! No doubt!

This whole series so far is fantastic

Discovered your channel through this video and now I'm hooked! Thank you for the great content!

Incredible, beautiful, fascinating work Martins and Romark

Love the series 💪🏽

been waiting for this one good stuff

Wow! I just found this channel and its new, interesting and inlightning! Thank you and keep up the good work😄🙏

The finger tap to acknowledge tea or to say thank you or enough. From what I was told in Taiwan . It starts with Emperor Qian Long The legion is that Emperor Long used to travel among the citizens in disguise to get a feel of how everyday people were living. One time he went to a restaurant with one of his servants and actually poured his servant a cup of tea (which is unheard of for an Emperor at that time.) The servant had to show he was grateful but didn’t want to do a customary bow since it would blow the Emperor's cover, so he tapped his fingers on the table to show the Emperor that he was grateful. ( the article was borrowed online `- but was the same story i was told

@M1keDaly

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson. 👍

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

If that’s true, that’s some beautiful history.

Love the cinematics and documentary videography

Great documentary

This series is simply incredible

Absolutely incredible videos. Strength Unknown has quickly become one of my favorite travel series of all time. You all would make Anthony Bourdain proud!

Absolutely amazing video. I was rooted to my seat and watched it from beginning to end straight.

such a great perspective in the end of strength and size , superb video ! thank you Martins and Romark, you are legends!

@MartinsLicis

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! Spread the word 🙏

@indianajosefsson

11 ай бұрын

@@MartinsLicis I will sir 😀

This was so cool, glad I fell upon this. Love me some Lu, your interview is gonna be so enlightening.