This guy is too casual to be a wsm winner. He’s definitely special. Something unique there.

@daw162

4 жыл бұрын

Sneaky strong and super athletic. Super driven, but prefers to do while being motivated by talking light (some of the hardest workers I ever met always had kind of a happy casual seeming outlook like he does. Unfortunately, a few were also the type who were totally into themselves and got motivated by telling themselves and you how hard they work ...all the time. I prefer the martin type).

@At3nT

4 жыл бұрын

I don't agree... Eddie Hall, Brian Shawn, Hafthór, Robert Oberst... All seem very chill and casual

@MrHistoh

4 жыл бұрын

@@daw162 humble

@edwardglenn9310

4 жыл бұрын

Leo I love Brian and Eddie (not so much Thor) I guess my point is while they are chilled you can tell they are obsessed, this guy seems to have more balance in his life. No criticism of anyone.. just an observation.

@ravedisc

4 жыл бұрын

@@edwardglenn9310 it really looks like that... and I also like to see such balanced people. Oh btw, everyone that has seen Thor's dark side has lost respect for him. I guess other competitors dark sides are kept private... Which is a professional attitude.

"You don't have to be massive, I don't buy into that". "Some of my best lifts were done in the lower 300s". Yeah, 120kg+ isn't massive at all...

@Slashbag69

4 жыл бұрын

For a strongman who's 6'4, that isn't that big.

@mariusjohansen702

4 жыл бұрын

When Hafthor is like 205kg and Eddie was 198kg or something that makes the scale weird x-D but compared to us normal people yeah that's massive.

@bigmansyndrome8945

4 жыл бұрын

@@Slashbag69 He's 6'2".

@shadapakap

4 жыл бұрын

In the strongman realm, it is quite small.

@Meusberg

4 жыл бұрын

@@Slashbag69 He's 6'2

This guy is slowly becoming my favorite strongman.

@gr3dxdsuh865

4 жыл бұрын

After Mateusz ofc

@ernesthemingway7017

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, slowly.

@firegodlive

4 жыл бұрын

2nd favorite*

@TheDave000

4 жыл бұрын

He'll always be my 2nd favourite.

@MyBlowncobra

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely an underdog..always root for the guy that's getting overlooked

"When I became a pro, I was JUST 270lbs". I love you Martins, but that is still giant lol.

@dildobaggins2759

4 жыл бұрын

Relative to other strongmen...

@StipeMiocicSpeechTherapist2

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Murray not compared to other strongmen but yea I feel u 😂😂😂

@jodojodo6406

4 жыл бұрын

Well 270lb for 6’3 isn’t that crazy

@elreydelmundo1343

4 жыл бұрын

That's not that big.

@guitarjunkienc4875

4 жыл бұрын

270 is very small in the strongman world especially for WSM, I’m 6’3” 275 and these guys are giants compared to me

Mariusz Pudzianowski was the perfect example that you can be shredded and STILL win strongman.

@ulissestavares3779

4 жыл бұрын

Mariusz Pudzianowski the legend

@TIGERSDFW

4 жыл бұрын

Marius couldnt do anything in the Arnold. He did not have great static strength.

@thomasmacdonough288

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but he's also a bit of a druggie

@toplad8113

4 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmacdonough288 You do understand we are talking about WSM here, right ? It literally has no doping control whatsoever. Everyone is on gear. Mariusz just decided to keep his bodyfat low.

@obreroamargo5788

4 жыл бұрын

@@TIGERSDFW Strongman isn't only static proebes like deadlift. Strongman is farmerwalk, pull the truck, etc. Mariuz was flor years the most conplete

He was “just 270lbs” when he became a pro. Ah! Just crush my 190lbs worth of dreams Martins.

@cleeboy5048

3 жыл бұрын

Make no mistake, this guy IS and always HAS been about self promotion! Most of these guys have narcissistic personality disorder....no doubt!

@StopWars420

2 жыл бұрын

@@cleeboy5048 I think he's just referring to bigger strongmen like iron biby who's like 370lb. That's a big difference.

Being a giant is subjective martins is huge still lol

He's extremely smart. i can tell he actually studied the body and figured out how to get so strong.

I love how courteous and civilized the strongman youtube community is. Go on any NFL video and you got guys calling eachother to kill themselves just because they don’t like each others teams. Strongman comments are always very logical evidence backed debates on who’s going to win with discussion about what contestants are doing in training and who has certain injuries etc. it’s a really great community

@hsaccount_

4 жыл бұрын

thor vs eddie idots: hold my beer its the only exception tho

@MultiWalrus1

4 жыл бұрын

You do realise you're just baiting someone to be an absolute dick. Gotta admit, I'm tempted.

@rolan4dezwinz381

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Hynds He tempting us. It’s like he is a fisherman proudly holding a huge bass in his hand, while a bear sees what he is doing. And is tempted to claim that big delicious bass.

@beardedbjorn5520

4 жыл бұрын

@@hsaccount_ there's a fair amount of that going on lol

@jacobcoughlin1822

2 жыл бұрын

Wait what? Why did you even need to bring up the NFL? They literally tackle eachother….strongmen don’t physically hurt eachother😂😂

He beats Halfthor without complaining ...

@jwatson181

4 жыл бұрын

They are pretty big friends. He traveled to Iceland to train with thor.

@petarjuric5828

4 жыл бұрын

They are friends and iam pretty sure its hafthor not halfthor

@bonkling

4 жыл бұрын

Hafthor loses fair and square and gets exposed for poor sportsmanship

@NoNo-wz5yv

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Hafthor doesn’t accuse him of cheating so...

@OmgDeadForRealz-Channel-Watch

4 жыл бұрын

@@bonkling he was exposed for poor sportsmanship against Eddie, because he called Eddie and the judges out for cheating. The judges were cheating by giving hafthor 3 extra reps that should not have counted

"Be light on your feet" - still twice the size (and 4x the strength) of a normal lad

I think Martins has some of the best technique among strongman competitors.

@dylanhinegardner6778

4 жыл бұрын

He’s trained with some great people for hands-on experience, on top of having extensive knowledge beforehand.

@962RACER

4 жыл бұрын

@@dylanhinegardner6778 and he's got to be one of the more intelligent competitors. I would say that he and eddie hall have a mental edge over most. at the highest levels of any sport mentality becomes a crucial factor.

@musicandmagic909

4 жыл бұрын

His rehab videos make this very apparent

I mean when you consider guys like Big Z, Shaw, Hafthor and eddie were all guys in the 400s, guys like Martins and Mateusz are “smaller” at the 300-330lbs ranger. Then again, the competitions seem more in tune with speed and agility instead of pure strength like it was in the past

@tommywd40

4 жыл бұрын

The competitions in the past always focused on speed and agility. It's never just been about raw strength.

@jtyree0226

4 жыл бұрын

I can tell you don’t know your strongman. The weights are HEAVIER now then back then.

@educationalporpoises9592

4 жыл бұрын

@@jtyree0226 I think it's gotten bigger in every way. Heavier weight, harder events, higher endurance times, faster sprint times

This man is spittin' strong facts right here.

@Alpostpone

4 жыл бұрын

World's strongest facts.

@03056932

4 жыл бұрын

only the two >500kg deadlifters had no issue with massive weight and guts getting in the way. it's personal

@sethneall5705

4 жыл бұрын

03056932R just to say the sport of strong man has changed from more one rep max were you need to be huge to more explosive movements were you need to have strength and speed a great example is brain Shaw he has slimmed down to be able to complete in the new wsm

So gentle, so eloquent, so intelligent, so calm. I envy him. A pleasure to listen and watch to.

Been rooting for you since your first WSM appearance, so happy for you when you won!

This video is really important to me. Thank you Licis! GOOD LUCK WITH WHAT YOU DO

Congrats to the title last year. This was wise words. I think Martins has found the perfect balance between static strength, speed and mobility./Swedish fan

I remember when u burst onto the strongman scene. I think they said that u had performed some incredible strength feats on the farm growing up as a kid. I would love to hear about some of them with details of ur age, height and weight at the time of said feats. I also want to say that i really admire the way that u treat ur fellow competitors and people in general. U r a fine role model big fella and we appreciate u💪

@SparklingLavaJellyfish

3 жыл бұрын

Is there video clips

You’re a great embodiment of a great role model just because you’re cool as a Strongman & as an individual , keep up the great journey !

I love you’re take on training intensity. I have always struggled to rope myself in when needed. I deadlifted 725 in the gym and 700 at comp but I could never get past that. I always overtrain. The heaviest I’ve done this year is 500x5 always getting hurt. Anyway love your content man!

I mean you won't ever pull 500 kg under 400 lbs but you can still lift massive weight. Ed Coan deadlifted 901 lb at 213 lb

@goodebening6564

4 жыл бұрын

The u105 powerlifter guys are pulling ridiculos weights also!!! Cailer woolam and jamal browner and yurie belkin amon others

@vikingofsweden2498

4 жыл бұрын

@@goodebening6564 are they pulling 500? or are the 200kg guys doing that?

@QueenToKingOfSpades

4 жыл бұрын

@@vikingofsweden2498 Cailer Woolam pulls +/- 900 lbs conventional and +/- 1000 lbs sumo. At half the bodyweight of someone like Thor, that's insaaaane.

@adrianpap1374

4 жыл бұрын

@@vikingofsweden2498 the guys wearing suits, straps & foot-wide neoprene belts are pulling 500 kg.

@DCComicsAndSomeOtherThings

4 жыл бұрын

@@vikingofsweden2498 I've never seen calier suited up so who knows?

So nice, thank *you* so much Mr. Licis!

never forget darren sadler. always one of the smallest out there but a legend and wayyyy too underrated to say the least. my favorite of all time for sure

thanks for this advice

should have titled this "why you can be strong without being a giant"

Much respect for what this guy does

I remember watching Pudzianowski when I was young that guy was fit as hell, jumping rope and was super flexible, he won 5 times.

@MultiWalrus1

4 жыл бұрын

Dude was amazing.

Full of knowledge

I remember the golden era of strongman (in my opinion), when Pudzianowski weighing around 140kg was way ahead of everybody. Such athletism, power, speed and looks in one man. Amazing. I like Shaw and Bjornsson, but I dont like what the sport have become because of them.

@RMJ1984

4 жыл бұрын

That guy was absolutely insane, almost like real nice Captain America. Never seen a better all around strongman, he was so fast, agile and still strong.

@MultiWalrus1

4 жыл бұрын

Pudzian was an awesome, ferocious competitor. No-one really talks about him now but he really brought the competitions alive back in the day. He was a one-off in the sport.

From my own experience with basic lifting when I lose weight my bench is negatively impacted while my squat may be slightly impacted and my deadlift lost no strength. On a day to day basis I definitely felt better after dropping weight. It is amazing how much size strongmen are able to put on and still be able to move well.

@ismailmiah1446

4 жыл бұрын

They are born to be huge though. ....without any training these guys could walk around 300lbs

So well explained

How is this even a question? People forget the GOAT Pudzianowski so quickly.

@sadok6066

4 жыл бұрын

@Warren Roberts 5 time wsm

@mrjanu921

4 жыл бұрын

@Warren Roberts haven't been beaten yet my friend

@H.K.5

4 жыл бұрын

@Warren Roberts He is.

@bennypaz620

4 жыл бұрын

Big z

Sounds like the philosophy that guided Maggie Ver. He was never the hugest, but he was strong, mobile and agile and it served him pretty well.

Very very well said

Strongman has been going in a different direction over the past few years. It use to be the heavy weight less reps. Now it's for sure going in the direction of high endurance/cardio events that favor lighter weight athletes. Brian Shaw and Thor now get injured every competition because they have wayyyy too much mass to be hauling around for these newer events. Martins and Mateusz are the prototypes of what u need to be at to win until the WSM changes again. And yes Martins is my favorite dood. Love everything about his personality

@gronkiusmaximus

4 жыл бұрын

But why, it's the strongest man, not the strongest and athletic man

@razzanator06

4 жыл бұрын

@@gronkiusmaximus strong is also about how far you can move heavy things, not just static lifts. This is where the endurance is an advantage in strength too. It's not endurance in a sense of being able to run or whatnot

@gronkiusmaximus

4 жыл бұрын

@@razzanator06 No that's just muscular endurance which basically just means fatigue, that's like calling a marathon runner "strong", sure they're "strong" but they're not strong in the sense they can deadlift 1000 pounds Strength is how much can you can influence X with your own body, via pushing, picking shit up, dragging, etc, that simple Shit like racing just does not belong in strongman, because if we assume the same degree of ease to carry an object from both competitors, it's going to be about who can run the fastest/best at that point, and that's not what it is about, it's about the strongest man in the world

@razzanator06

4 жыл бұрын

@@gronkiusmaximus I respect that point of view but I don't think I've worded my point well. I'm not talking about, someone strong because they can lift a bit but run lots. I'm saying strength is more than static lifts, it's carrying and pulling heavy shit. And I personally view the person that can move the heivy weight either statically or efficiently with endurance in using the strength the strongest man on the planet.

@gronkiusmaximus

4 жыл бұрын

@@razzanator06 Yeah like plane/truck pulling and shit like that, yeah I like stuff like that, but when it's something like let's say, I'ma make something up rn, a big barrel race, who everyone can carry, it's just bad when it's like that, when it's something like a plane pull that I like which is 100% strength and technique

MARTIIIIIIIIIINS!!!!! my favorite strong man. He's the best. He is the future of strong man (already started with his 1st WSM win)

Martins is very knowledgeable :)

A great Ambassador for the sport.

Martins is a gentleman very wise with it too .

He has unbelievable agility and balance for a big man. I think he could of been a great football player if he wanted to.

I like how he is saying "I'm just 120 kg". Meanwhile here I do bodybuilding and getting strong at 75 kg. These guys are build different.

Great champ! 💪💪💪

Yes

Good topic... especially for those who might be getting started in Strongman. Folks see the best and figure they have no chance if they aren't giants like Shaw, Thor, Tom Stoltman, etc. Not only huge but athletic. My question would be, did pro strongmen like Martins make gaining size a specific part of their regimen or just let it come naturally with their weight training and strength? You hear and see videos from the giants saying how eating is a job in and of itself and how tedious it can be. Is it possible to compete at the entry level without that aspect?

Just a regular Latvian guy! Class act!

great vid

This WSM is also the most chill strongman with 0 toxic attitude

Many great strongman relied on speed and muscle endurance such as Magnus , Jon Pall , Marius P.

@ladev91

4 жыл бұрын

Marius had both. He was the strongest sob out there as well as the leanest. It was insane

Martins is the best!!!

Yeah seems chill now but come competition he clicks on that savage switch and transforms

What can I say??? One AWESOME dude !!!

Can y'all attach original post dates to these old vids please?

@adrianpap1374

4 жыл бұрын

These were filmed right after he won WSM.

@adrianpap1374

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuJammy Yes way.

@kstreet1162

4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Pap he looks to skinny

@adrianpap1374

4 жыл бұрын

@@kstreet1162 in the off season he usually loses quite a bit of weight. Right now for example he is just as thin as in the video + longer, messier hair.

@OfficialStrongmancom

4 жыл бұрын

This is from circa 2018. all of the content we're posting is old content from officialstrongman.com

Well done winning great achievement.

Definitely depends on the events. Agility is a huge factor, since there's a lot of timed events / races. Or used to be, anyway, back when WSM was still fun.

the 2019 champ. Well done Martin.

Obviously strong, but he seems to be an intelligent lifter as well. I look forward to seeing what this guy does in the future

of course mass has disadvantages but as u said "the base" and the ability to lean more weight into something is a huge advantage as well. so it really is a matter of the choses diciplins.

Easy solution, just hit the respawn button and pay some attention during character creation next time! :P

I'd love to known more about the history of his comps. Is there anywhere I can find this info on a site?

2017 Martins. Strongest Martins Ever!

I would love you know your regular workout routine for getting stronger. Please

I think it’s impressive as hell that he won as a smaller and lighter guy than the rest because he’s scientific in his approach

this guy sounds like a very smart individual.

Martins!!!!

Not only is he insanely strong, he also seems really intelligent and knows what's hes talking about, I'm definitely a fan

My favorite strong man. Such a genuine person. And he delicious THICC

Cool and funny dude. Oh yeah, and strong as heck!

He says that but he won the WSM title at 340-350 pounds, that's big boy territory.

The most awesome thing is you would never guess he's the wsm winner, dude just looks like a big dude Mad respect, p4p by far the strongest man in the world

Nice guy 👍

Martin's!!!!

Mariusz Pudzianowski used to be fit AF when he was in stongmans. No1 ever came close to his physic so far.

My dude Martins looking svelte as hell.

Its important to note that his weight is light relative to his frame size and the sport he's in. Even other men his height will have different proportions for the most part

Well some of the most dominant strongmen weren't the biggest Jon Pall, Mariusz, Jouko, Magnus ver, , I would say Gary Taylor too even though he only won once

@PH34RB

4 жыл бұрын

Taylor was amazing, could've won 2-3 times. Rather big but very lean, like Pudz. I kindof disagree with Magnus though: he was rather massive, but short-ish and stocky some years.

@jon4661

4 жыл бұрын

Darren Saddler was only 5'8 when he was competing.

@SEOdev

4 жыл бұрын

@@jon4661 But how big is he now?

@aaronhumbert4772

4 жыл бұрын

What about bill kasmier he was so dominate they had to stop him competing for three years to allow competition to keep up

@justinballard7242

4 жыл бұрын

Big z Brian Shaw. Two big guys who are two of the best

Car drives by *backfires* 0:31 LOL damnit car guy in me cannot focus on the interview

Martins!

I’m 5’8, 280, I’m a stocky and broad guy with a gut. How you suggest me to build? With my job I have to run so I am running and building my endurance but I am wanting to just get big. Any suggestions from anyone that does anything with strongman. Thanks! What workouts do I need to focus on to get that strongman build? I do a lot of tire stuff, and I’m in the gym but just want some suggestions from anyone 👍🏻 and of course I know diet is essential and key to it all! Gotta eat big to get big 💪🏻

When do you give strongman seminars?

What a thoroughly nice chap

Martins, I am a big fan of yours and strongman! Even though I am a smaller man (170lbs), I want to get alot stronger w/out getting fat. What are some of your best tips for getting stronger? Such as techniques, rep ranges, % of weights etc. Thanks, GO MARTINS!!!

@mustang8206

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Strength Camp by Elliot Hulse. Heavy main lifts (deadlift squat, log) and 3-4 of 6-12 reps on accessories

@brandonharris2094

4 жыл бұрын

@@mustang8206 thanks brother

@lloyd1176

4 жыл бұрын

Carb cycling,,high carbs on training days low carb on resting days

Do you use a cpap to sleep? Even at your lighter weight. Thank you

Hafthor is in trouble with this guy around

MARTINS!

Honestly the most attractive guy on earth

@bennypaz620

4 жыл бұрын

Most handsome strongman

what did you do to gain weight? what was your meal plan and training regime like?

@dpsubzero

4 жыл бұрын

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches until he reached his desired calories

@piehq8384

4 жыл бұрын

Lots of steroids help

@noahblevins9569

4 жыл бұрын

@@piehq8384 lol....6 PB&S sandwiches daily

Hi love your work. Any tips on how to break a 500 squat barrier..thanks

@tommonk1676

4 жыл бұрын

How many times a week are you squatting?

@lloyd1176

4 жыл бұрын

Squat

@nonofyourbusiness7631

4 жыл бұрын

Unless your competing I wouldn't bother lol im biased cause of my hernia from 2 years ago from going that extra mile. Set me back a few months haha.

@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792

4 жыл бұрын

I hit 500lb natty as well

I 61 years of age 6'8" at 290lbs. I've always have played basketball and lifted weight occasionally. I've always wanted to be a power lifter. Now I'm in training in my own home gym by myself. I started off with full body program. Should I stick with that for about a year then switch to a different program

Keep in mind that the sport has changed in the past couple years. Strongmen now need to be more athletic and well-rounded to do well in the events they focus more on nowadays like the carry for max distance. The events in strongman nowadays favor the smaller and more athletic. Former champions like Brian Shaw and Big Z trained their bodies to carry insanely heavy weight (even for strongmen) shorter distances or doing much heavier static lifts. Examples for this include the super yolk, max deadlift, or heavier truck pulls. Since they’ve been moving away from some of those events and are now focusing on events that require more cardio and endurance. Strongmen from the previous generation like Brian Shaw now have to make big changes to their workouts and diets to help their bodies adapt to this while younger “smaller” strongmen like Martins Licis and Mateusz Kieliszkowski are in their own element. I think Martins is an amazing athlete and great guy overall, but if this were 10 or even 5 years ago, he would be out of his depth. There’s a reason why past WSM champions were so massive at the height of their careers. It’s just what the sport demanded of them, and whether we like it or not, the sport has changed. Now guys like Martins are setting the standard for what it takes to win WSM.

When do you start lifting

i was about 120 - 125 kg.. dude, do you realise thats already like pretty massive?

@theonjensen7293

4 жыл бұрын

In the strongman world 120 kilos is absolutely tiny Take a look at other strongmen ;)

@colmwhateveryoulike3240

4 жыл бұрын

Size is relative I guess.

@shadapakap

4 жыл бұрын

Not in the strongman realm...

@flexwheeler6391

4 жыл бұрын

I weighed 120 kgs before I had a motorbike accident. And yes to normal people I was absolutely huge but in the lifting world I was on the low end

@stoempert

4 жыл бұрын

189 cm tall and 120 kilogram is far from massive. With that length, sturdy build, PED 's, fat percentage prolly> 20 and lifting weights...

is ist possible to be a good strongman with a height of 1,8m/5‘11 ?

Ironically at 2022 Rogue Martins walked in too heavy and poorly conditioned. Looking forward to having the lean version back

There's definitely a balance to be found. If you're very fat or very skinny it's not going to go well.

Best form of the lot

Atlas stones though didnt brian shaw for a long time do very well? Hes a big boy

I think I a competition like WSM , generally you need to be able to compete in the moving and static events. Mariusz was a prime example of this and it’s why he has 5 titles. Arnold’s is more about static strength , so that’s where the “fatties” come in to their own

licis: 150 kilos, im a little light princess hihi.... :D

I noticed that my lifting belt doesn’t come close to fitting cause I’ve went from 305->320