Road to the Arnold - 2019 - Ray Williams
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It was one of the breakout highlights of the 2018 Arnold Sports Festival: powerlifter Ray Williams (aka “Optimus Prime”) squatting 1,069 LBS in front of the crowd in Columbus. One year later, that would seem like a tough act to follow, but Ray isn’t sweating it. Williams has never faced an easy road in life, from a difficult childhood through the day when he found his calling in football and strength training. “When you come from nothing, and you finally get the opportunity to make your dreams come true, you put everything you can into it.”
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Am I the only person that notices these power lifters, and world strongest men competitors are way more humble and chill than other average celebrities?
@CJ95ZZ
5 жыл бұрын
John Mead they’re objectively judged. The numbers don’t lie. So they can’t feed their ego. That’s why I like athletes from number sports like track, lifting, rowing, etc. other sports, there’s always an excuse when comparing results.
@Agnes135
5 жыл бұрын
That's because they aren't celebrities lmao
@paulop3730
5 жыл бұрын
@@Agnes135 If they are well known enough and are good at what they do surely there a celebrity.
@johnmead9012
5 жыл бұрын
P Holmes ce·leb·ri·tyDictionary result for celebrity /səˈlebrədē/Submit Learn to pronounce noun a famous person. synonyms: famous person, VIP, very important person, personality, name, big name, famous name, household name, star, superstar, celebutante, leading light, giant, great, master, guru; More the state of being well known. "his prestige and celebrity grew" synonyms: fame, prominence, renown, eminence, preeminence, importance, stardom, popularity, distinction, greatness, note, notability, prestige, stature, standing, position, rank, repute, reputation, illustriousness, glory, acclaim, influence, account, consequence, visibility Yea. You’re smart
@garysnow3526
5 жыл бұрын
John Mead moo yeah, I've noticed that too.
Tyron Woodley before a weight cut
@joeyo3386
5 жыл бұрын
Liam Pickering leave woodley outta this 😂😂😂😂
@CluedUp23
5 жыл бұрын
Snap exactly what I was thinking
@richardcopersroommate8928
5 жыл бұрын
Liam Pickering more like dc 2 days after moving up to heavyweight
@liampickering8901
5 жыл бұрын
@@joeyo3386 couldn't help it man, first thing that popped in my head 😂
@joshthomas4142
5 жыл бұрын
That’s fuckin funny
Very down to earth, love this guy.
@riesenesel176
5 жыл бұрын
@Life is Peachy No, not in the IPF and Ray is a much better squater.
@riesenesel176
5 жыл бұрын
@Life is Peachy Ray is an IPF Lifter and is testet in a competition and is squating in sleeves, you know nothing about powerlifting.
@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd
5 жыл бұрын
@@riesenesel176 You're a fucking moron if you think it matters that they're tested. Do you know how easy it is to pass those tests? Do you honestly believe Ray isn't on steroids? Lmao!
@nikolaslavov3498
4 жыл бұрын
He most likely is. But the only lift he competes and gets massive numbers in is the squat. The bench and DL not so much. Thor wouldn't be able to beat Ray's squat record imo. I think it is 529 kg.
Now every vid just starts with them cooking some eggs 😂
@bmstylee
5 жыл бұрын
Forgot the eggs. The bacon!
Wish nothing but the best for this guy. Hope he gets more and more from life.
@Re3iRtH
5 жыл бұрын
how long do you think he's going to live with a 50-inch waist, diabetes, and being morbidly obese? High bone density and muscle mass won't save him.
@burning_buddha
5 жыл бұрын
@@Re3iRtH how do you know he has diabetes
@Re3iRtH
5 жыл бұрын
@@burning_buddha He has all the associations/risk factors for diabetes. walks like a duck, quacks like a duck..
@burning_buddha
5 жыл бұрын
@@Re3iRtH you mean his overweight etc ?
@Re3iRtH
5 жыл бұрын
@@burning_buddha Yes, his weight and waist circumference. Even if he has more muscle than the average 400 lb dude, that is not enough to prevent diabetes. He may be pre-diabetic now but by the time he's 40 he will definitely be diabetic.
Ray Williams is the role model every young man needs. Came from poverty, found his focus and succeeded where countless others have failed. He’s not a victim and blames no one else. He succeeds or fails based on his actions, not those of others.
@entitledjew7905
4 жыл бұрын
@wannabchomsky STFU racist
Such clean filming. Would love to see more of this with Ray.
It's good to see Ray William Johnson keeping busy after getting out of youtube Seriously though, this guy's is insanely strong
@wasabiemans
5 жыл бұрын
Lmao I don't know if a lot of people will get this
@giovannipozzetti573
5 жыл бұрын
@@wasabiemans ikr
@TheSunMoon
5 жыл бұрын
Lel what i imagined too!
@SkooterMagooter
5 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo
@fxttcyfarhbst1172
5 жыл бұрын
I get it & im glad I’m not the only one lmaoo
“Rest, and feed the machine” love it!
“Rest and feed the machine” amen to that.
"I just want to beat the best version of myself" spoken like a true powerlifter
3:36 when someone asks what you’re doing over the weekend
@Dlovesyou1
5 жыл бұрын
Domo Naf 😭😭😭😭
@oshayplaycousin1041
5 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@ziaspack
4 жыл бұрын
💀💀💀
the way he said "my man" confused me at first..
@adlibconstitution1609
5 жыл бұрын
i thought he was gay
@garysnow3526
5 жыл бұрын
Pav W yeah I noticed that too
@huntermaverick5114
5 жыл бұрын
Same here lol
@neverstoppulling5169
5 жыл бұрын
If he says you're his man you gonna say any different?
@jordanpike5816
5 жыл бұрын
If he calls you his man, you're his man.
Ray is an absolute beast. Cant wait for the rest of series, keep them coming rogue !!!
Ray is an incredible athlete and a humble man. A true champion. I'd say he's the Paul Anderson of our time, and I hope to shake his hand one day.
Absolutely admire his dedication to training. Probably doesn’t make that much money based on the looks of his home, yet makes his body a priority. Mad respect.
I'm loving this road to series.
What a humble, nice and down to earth guy. Great for the sport.
Very inspiring dude
Incredibly humble person
I liked this guy from when he hit the spotlight but this video makes me love him. What a genuine guy!
This Man right here are my most inspirational motivation ever😭
So good that they got Olu on here as well
more please Ray is the best.
Very humble person, hope he continues to do well in the sport.
I love this brother. I follow him on instagram and he's one of the most humble guys I've seen. Ridiculously strong too. I wish they would have shown him deadlifting. The speed that his deadlifts come off the ground is insane. I hope he does well at the Arnold.
This hit me right in the feels.
This dude is a beast. Very motivational. I hope he does well at the Arnold.
That’s why I’m glad you do these videos. Because I have never heard of this guy. But now I will be keeping a eye out for him.
Amazing story and very humble!! When you blow up always remember where you came from my man.
Ray if you are reading this - you are one awesome, awesome person. Salute!
I love these rougue videos that show the best powerlifters in short, but full videos definitely makes me excited for the Arnold coming up
love this this guy! Need more videos of him!
I like the Mans attitude.. Seems to be humble with, Samson strength.. Rock on man.. 👍👍
Good luck Ray... you got a new fan.
Dude this was very inspiring!! Makes me want to get off my ass and get back into being strong and healthy again... watching this gives me a feeling that having to start over and work thru the obstacles in my way is something that I can do, and can be done. Hearing you say where you’ve come from and all the negativity you’ve smashed thru makes me happy for you and I hope to do the same. Thanks for telling your story man 👍
Awesome video!!!
Awesome video, and kudos for showing Olu as well!
Respect such a inspiring story.
God bless ya Ray. Keep up the good work.
I work at the same school as Ray, he's a huge (no pun intended) inspiration for any powerlifter, you don't have to be KZread famous or a fitness model to be one of the best in the world! I know he's gonna kill it at the Arnold and I wish him the best of luck! C/F17
@KaokashinPlays
5 жыл бұрын
@Wile E Coyote lol
@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd
5 жыл бұрын
@Wile E Coyote Would you like to buy a bridge?
The strongest man doesn't always win the meet the smartest does..... PREACH!
ill always root for this guy strong but also humble.
I met Ray Williams a couple years ago. He is so nice.
What a G. Such an Inspiration
Rooting for ya big fella!
I love this guy. Everything, we should all aspire to be.
Ray Williams is doing Arnold? oh i WANT to see this, most competitive Arnold yet!
@hreidarhreidara161
5 жыл бұрын
he is competing in powerlifting at the Arnold not strongman
@D9Wx
5 жыл бұрын
@@hreidarhreidara161 ah damn
@Fortress333
5 жыл бұрын
@@hreidarhreidara161 Yes, but during the rest periods he's doing the strongman stuff :)
@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd
5 жыл бұрын
@@Fortress333 No, dumbass.
This is great bro keep up the awesome work
Amazing guy and a true Champion
I could only imagine having Ray Williams as a strength coach. Those guys at the junior college sure hit the jackpot
Love Ray, been following him on IG for a little while now, seems like a really cool dude.
True inspiration
Amazing !
Very Inspiring, good luck at the Arnold!
One of the realest statements came outta that legends mouth right at the end of that video 🙏🏽
Lets go big baby! Beast mode all day everyday. Good luck Ray!
You know what? This guy he is awesome! This guy is the favorite of mine on Arnold's event. The man from the people!
Bring that trophy home champ!! Let's Go
Have my big respect.
I love this guy
Dude is an inspiration
I'm a fan. Keep up the hard work. Got get 'em!
wow awsome dude! i want to see more of this dude
Wanted a strongman video but oh man it's Ray Williams so I ain't complaining about 👌
Bro you strong asf keep pushing to greatness 💯💪
I'm looking forward to seeing you Compete I'll be rooting for you
I'm a simple man, I see Olu I like the video
Good luck bro at the Arnold
What an incredible inspiration - 'I just wanna beat myself, I wanna be the best version of me'
@krigarebotkyrka2916
5 жыл бұрын
'I just wanna beat myself, I wanna BEAT the best version of me'
Absolute unit
1. Good for you RAY. Keep up the good work! 2. GOD will Bless you!
Ray Williams!
Your awesome Ray!!
That’s cool, dude. Glad you found your passion.
Seems like a really down to earth guy. Salute.
Ray Williams almost makes Olu look small. Absolute unit.
Rogue is smashing these road to arnold vids. The Mateusz kieliszkowski, the 500kg deadlift vid and now this. Strength sports getting big
@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd
5 жыл бұрын
Not really.
Maryland represent stand up!!!
love that music. Sounds like something out of the 5th element.
Thanks for the inspiration homie
Love the story, it’s a lonely place on the other side of them tracks. Keep working hard ray!
Hell yeah. Go Ray.
Amazing
Damn man! Those are some SERIOUS squat numbers!
What a fuckin' tank. Love this guy's spirit. You can tell he has a lot of knowledge and wisdom. Just a couple of training sessions with the guy would be so beneficial.
Keep working Ray. Best of luck!
What a strong man
wow awesome video Rogue!
Great story very humble guy👌🏾
He can't be bothered with what anyone else has to say.
What a great guy!
This guy is a beast
"I didnt know I was poor till people told me" that's a seriously enlightened phrase. Never knew I loved this guy until now
@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've only heard that a thousand times, lol...
keep improving!!! you’ll be on top soon.
👏👏👏 UTM TN! Do it!
Strong 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪
Since Vince ain’t here, I’d like to offer Ray Williams a WWE contract!
This man played for the same college football team I’m playing for right now. UTM Skyhawks
Very cool to see Olu on here!!