Exclusive Interview With Bill Kazmaier & Ed Coan | SWIS 2018

2018 ж. 28 Қаз.
50 440 Рет қаралды

This was a great interview I did the the GOAT Ed Coan and World's strongest man Bill Kazmaier. In this interview I go over some stuff that I know you will love.
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William Kazmaier (born December 30, 1953) is an American former world champion powerlifter, world champion strongman and professional wrestler. During the 1970s and 1980s, he set numerous powerlifting and strongman world records, and won two International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Championships and three World's Strongest Man titles. In the 1980s, Kazmaier became famous for his claim to be "the strongest man who ever lived" by equaling and surpassing spectacular and versatile feats of strength of famous strongmen of the 20th century. He is widely considered to be one of the all-time greatest competitors in strength competitions.
Powerlifting records
performed in 1981 in official powerlifting full meets
Squat - 420 kg (925.9 lbs)[3] in 80s marathon squat suit
Bench press - 300 kg (661.4 lbs)[3][17] raw
→ former IPF world record in SHW class (+regardless of weight class); surpassed by Ted Arcidi's 666.9 pounds (raw) in 1984
Deadlift - 402 kg (886.7 lbs)*[3] raw
→ former IPF world record in SHW class (+regardless of weight class); surpassed by Doyle Kenady's 903.9 pounds (equipped in deadlift suit) in 1986
Total - 1100 kg (420.0/300.0/380.0) / 2425.08 lbs (925.9/661.4/837.8)*[3] in 80s marathon squat suit
→ former IPF world record in SHW class (+regardless of weight class); surpassed by John Ware's 2427 pounds (equipped with squat suit and bench shirt) in 1989
* former all-time world records set in 1981
Career aggregate total (3 best official lifts) - 1122 kg (420 + 300 + 402) / 2474,0 lbs (925.9 + 661.4 + 886.7)
performed in 1983 Powerlifting Exhibition
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Deadlift - 410 kg (903.9 lbs)[7] with wrist straps
World's Strongest Man records
Deadlift - 415 kg (914.9 lb) Raw, without wrist straps, at 1981 Highland Games. This lift was officially 404 kg (890.6 lb) but later weighed out to be 415 kg (914.9 lb). Judged by Douglas Edmunds.
Car Lift (Deadlift): 2555 lbs car - winning lift 1979 (lifting two tires off the ground)
Cement Block Lift (Squat on Smith Machine) - 440 kg (969 lbs) winning lift, WSM 1981
Silver Dollar Deadlift - 480 kg (1055 lbs) winning lift WSM 1982 (18" off the floor with wrist straps)
Overhead Log Lift - 170 kg (375 lbs) winning lift WSM 1988 (awkward wooden log with great circumference) It has been noted that in 1988 logs used for the Log Lift were not machined as they are in modern competitions, and were extremely unbalanced in weight. Bill pressed the log with ease, using absolutely no leg drive.
Hungarian Farm Cart Deadlift - 510 kg (1124 lbs) winning lift WSM 1988
Records
Throughout his active career in international powerlifting competition Ed Coan has set over 71 world records in powerlifting.[5] He became the lightest person to cross the 2,400 lb. barrier in the powerlifting total (a sum of three lifts: the deadlift, bench, and squat). He set an all-time powerlifting record total at 2,463 pounds, even though at the time he was not in the heaviest weight class.
Coan's best result in a drug tested international competition is 1,035 kg (2,282 lbs) in the 100 kg weight class at the 1994 IPF Senior World Championships.[6] establishing a new world record at the time. Even though serving a lifetime ban from the IPF for doping, today Coan is among some people still acknowledged and regarded a legend in the world of powerlifting and spends much of his time mentoring young lifters coming into the sport.[
Coan's best single ply lifts:
Squat - 1019 lbs (~462 kg)
Bench press - 584 lbs (~265 kg)
Deadlift - 901 lbs (~409 kg) [8] raw by today's standards with only singlet and belt
Total: 2504 lbs (1135.79 kg)
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Other lifts
His best competition lifts as a 220 lb lifter:
Squat - 961 lbs, Bench - 584 lbs, Deadlift - 901 lbs
The squat and deadlift attempts were 959 lbs and 898 lbs, respectively. After the competition the plates and barbell were weighed and the weight came out to be 961 and 901 lbs, respectively.
Note that Ed Coan's lifts were completed under IPF Rules. Single layered suits and standard 2 meter knee wraps.
#EdCoan #BillKazmaier #SWIS2018

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    @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
    • Should of made this one longer

      @crustyjuggler382@crustyjuggler3823 жыл бұрын
  • I feel like bill is secretly stronger than ever.

    @heavymetalfitness2091@heavymetalfitness20915 жыл бұрын
    • agreed

      @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
    • LOL so true!

      @ballelort87@ballelort875 жыл бұрын
    • do you immagine? it will be crazy, unbelievable.

      @dagan8659@dagan86595 жыл бұрын
    • Big bill plus old man power … it’s truly scary

      @johnanderson2419@johnanderson2419Күн бұрын
  • Big Bill looks like he can still bench 600.

    @chunkuygur1364@chunkuygur13645 жыл бұрын
    • he probably can

      @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
    • I don’t think Ted Arcidi wants to wrestle him now.

      @strengthandbulkfitness5586@strengthandbulkfitness55865 жыл бұрын
    • And if he fails he'll strangle every witness with the arm veins

      @geort45@geort455 жыл бұрын
    • Yep, he is still in shape😊

      @manishmagar7177@manishmagar71775 жыл бұрын
    • I'd wager he can still push 500.

      @Andrew-vt2wq@Andrew-vt2wq4 жыл бұрын
  • Eddy has that face he knows something other people don’t lol

    @Pibodabo@Pibodabo5 жыл бұрын
    • Lol, exactly! Dan Green has the same thing going on.

      @adrianpap1374@adrianpap13745 жыл бұрын
    • @ryan rogers It's the rare quality of extreme confidence without cockiness.

      @lastsonofkrypton3918@lastsonofkrypton39184 жыл бұрын
    • Best gear

      @brucedickinson12@brucedickinson124 жыл бұрын
    • The secret of strength

      @josueguillen5053@josueguillen50533 жыл бұрын
    • he does know A LOT of stuff

      @haczabim@haczabim3 жыл бұрын
  • Kaz & Coan together? Dude...I want to cry!

    @haroldburrell4973@haroldburrell49735 жыл бұрын
    • pretty incredible right!

      @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
    • Let it out

      @whocares.95@whocares.954 жыл бұрын
  • I love the fact that both Bill and Ed looked up to each other.

    @NathanMcKitrick@NathanMcKitrick5 жыл бұрын
    • ikr look at Bill's face beaming at 6:40 when Ed says he inspired him!

      @lastsonofkrypton3918@lastsonofkrypton39184 жыл бұрын
  • I’ve never seen a muscle/strength athlete maintain their size into their old age like kaz. What a monster!

    @logant44@logant443 жыл бұрын
    • That vein in his right bicep is freaky

      @Scott-jk5zk@Scott-jk5zk2 жыл бұрын
  • While in the army at Ft Benning GA Bill Kazmaier came to Ft Benning and gave a power lifting seminar before my power lifting meet . I won best over all lifter in my weight class , best dead lift and won my weight class in the novice division. Bill Kazmaier was there at the end to give me my medals 🏅 and trophies 🏆 and wow 🤩 what an honor it was to receive that from him and a handshake 🤝 as well. Will never forget how gigantic and big he was . That was back in 1990 and he was still in amazing shape . His arms were 24 inches at the time .

    @1968jpy@1968jpy3 жыл бұрын
  • not gona lie this is very emotional to watch as with out doubt this 3 of the most inspirational people. was a small boy watching Bill on Tv with my dad who was a powerlifter, Ed coan well i met him at the worlds in Birmingham in 1993 as a young skinny junior and he was just so nice and approachable as was the USA team Capt Kirk though well to see him in his prime amazing . and John RIP well he is the GOAT of youtube coaching he has helped millions of people get there goals what a loss

    @justinread5609@justinread56092 жыл бұрын
  • Back in the day I worked out at kazs' gym and one day I walk in and kaz is deadlifting what looks like 315 he did around 10 more reps after I walked in. He was kind of straining at the end and I thought world's strongest man my ass, I walked over and looked he was repping 650 not 315 lol

    @robroberts1473@robroberts14735 жыл бұрын
    • lol.

      @dagan8659@dagan86595 жыл бұрын
    • 100s, not 45s I guess

      @Mantorok12@Mantorok12 Жыл бұрын
    • I worked out at Kaz's gym back in the late 80' - 90's. First day there Kaz was squating 850 for sets of 3. He would do roman chair situps with 3 one hundred pounds plates on his chest. One day he was rearranging some gym equipment and proceeded to pick up a whole peck deck machine a carry it to the other side of the gym. Also, one time he had about 430 on the bench press. i was curious wondering how many reps he would do, I lost count he was doing so many and so fast. I used to love going to that gym, it was so raw and hard core.

      @JD-iu3vi@JD-iu3vi3 күн бұрын
  • Bill is a huge storyteller (literally and figuratively), Ed is chill, love it!

    @jordangroff8978@jordangroff89784 жыл бұрын
  • jesus bill is still a freakin bear

    @flawtyjohn133@flawtyjohn1335 жыл бұрын
  • Bill Kaz still looks so fucking awesome man.

    @rishabhkashyap690@rishabhkashyap6905 жыл бұрын
  • Ed is still so modest and humble after all these years and Bill....he's still massive! great interview I'm hitting Subscribe :-)

    @mikesbbody@mikesbbody5 жыл бұрын
  • John looks so small here lol. Imagine how tiny the average male would look

    @Marcus-lv6qd@Marcus-lv6qd5 жыл бұрын
    • Imagine Thor Bjornsson standing there too

      @Agnes135@Agnes1355 жыл бұрын
    • Tiny average male, Bill Kazmaier is only 6'2

      @StaticM223@StaticM2232 жыл бұрын
  • I grew up in Iceland watching The World Strongest Man in the 80's and one of the highlights were the epic battles between Jón Páll Sigmarsson and Bill Kaz, I cheered for Jón but I always respected and appreciated Bill who was the worthiest of opponents.

    @egillphosri@egillphosri5 жыл бұрын
    • yes!!!

      @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
  • I live in iceland and the Jón Páll and Bill Kaz rivalry is the GOAT of rivalries, even though I hoped Jón would win (being icelandic), I always liked Bill and his ferocity and never dying will to WIN no matter the cost #whataman!

    @gummixx6885@gummixx68855 жыл бұрын
    • Too bad Bill wasn't allowed back in WSM during his prime! It would have been so much better.

      @Vazcular@Vazcular4 жыл бұрын
    • @ryan rogers He would have at least won 1983 to 1986. Without a doubt, barring injury.

      @Vazcular@Vazcular4 жыл бұрын
  • Bill make mountain dog look like a normal person 🤯

    @jimbud4439@jimbud44395 жыл бұрын
  • Wow Kaz arms are still bigger than a grown man's leg lol

    @franky01ize@franky01ize5 жыл бұрын
  • I get the impression that stars from the past (who are today in their 50's or 60's) have much deeper, more interesting personality that all the youngsters. What they did and sometimes are still doing seem to have much deeper meaning than just beeing a "star" and "making lots of money". Today's world seems much flatter, more artificial, today's heroes have much shallower personalities. This pertains not only to sports. I have great respect for heroes from the past - they can talk in an engaging and interesting way, they do not boast about themselves, strong bodies are accompanied by great mind. Thank you John for this interview. All the best from Poland

    @biglabrador@biglabrador5 жыл бұрын
    • agreed

      @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
  • Kaz is still a monster! Awesome to see these 2 together aswell!

    @ogdenville@ogdenville5 жыл бұрын
  • Bill looks like an old Chad Wesley smith!

    @hbh1081@hbh10815 жыл бұрын
    • hamza boufous hahaha true!

      @bangermccrusher@bangermccrusher5 жыл бұрын
  • Two legends that inspired me over the years when i started lifting in 1990.

    @davejames4605@davejames46055 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the interview, John. Great video.

    @user-hc9fj1qr1f@user-hc9fj1qr1f5 жыл бұрын
  • Great interview! The ending was like the cherry on top, spot on!

    @Marius12358@Marius123585 жыл бұрын
  • This is amazing! I do feel blessed for people like you Mr. John Meadow, who freely bring us every day with super videos fill with great information and knowledge. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

    @anajcksn@anajcksn5 жыл бұрын
  • Great interview. 3 legends together is a rare sight. Hope y'all live long happy lives

    @Ozymandias_1818@Ozymandias_18184 жыл бұрын
  • Wow. Thanks John for sharing. Two of the true greats.

    @douglasmueller4684@douglasmueller46842 жыл бұрын
  • That was a really great and authentic interview 👍🏻

    @manicmandownup@manicmandownup2 жыл бұрын
  • awesome john thanks for the memory of these two giants ... †

    @redskool8498@redskool84985 жыл бұрын
  • Great job John! Ed and Bill are legendary! Keep adding content, love your channel sir!

    @benniestrange@benniestrange5 жыл бұрын
  • That was awesome John! Ed and Kaz powerlifting royalty! I remember seeing Kaz on WSM when I was a kid. Motivated me to start lifting. Still power bodybuilding at 48 and have guys like you to thank! You can take all these workout fads and throw them in the garbage..hard word and dedication with the old school principles is the way to go. Thnx for all the knowledge John! I TRULY enjoy your channel..and you look great!!

    @thevozz@thevozz5 жыл бұрын
    • thank you!

      @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
  • Wow, this was great to watch, John.

    @matthewreeves8738@matthewreeves87385 жыл бұрын
  • Maaan! All my heroes in one place 😃

    @derekbrackenbury7159@derekbrackenbury71595 жыл бұрын
  • Man, what a interview. John, you knocked this one out of the park. Having these 2 together and you in the middle made it worth while watching and listening to what they had to say. 💪🏋️‍♂️👏

    @frankvarela7462@frankvarela74625 жыл бұрын
  • Great interview! Very cool to hear from past champions

    @billstrat2917@billstrat29175 жыл бұрын
  • Love how humble both Ed and John are

    @xinsanedefeatx@xinsanedefeatx5 жыл бұрын
  • Never a truer word said. You're the best John.

    @OrbvsTomarvm@OrbvsTomarvm5 жыл бұрын
  • After a bunch of years of just half-assing it, the switch flipped in Feb of this year and I got back to work. I also started getting back into re-learning the world of weights, now online, and, as Kaz said, I really do feel lucky that you are doing what you are doing John. Your temperament, experience and knowledge have re-lit my passion for training and I just want to say thank you. Hopefully I can say thanks in person if I run into you at the Arnold in Feb.

    @scotlynhatt@scotlynhatt5 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for this!

    @Fake--Natty@Fake--Natty5 жыл бұрын
  • This is crazy to have you three together

    @pizzaDhut@pizzaDhut5 жыл бұрын
  • absolutely fantastic videos, both are my powerlifting super Heroes... I miss the old days!

    @donaldsavage3699@donaldsavage36995 жыл бұрын
  • One of the best videos I have seen

    @pizzaDhut@pizzaDhut5 жыл бұрын
  • Bill is still a beast. Ed always a great guy. Thanks!

    @dougcoleburn1579@dougcoleburn15795 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome video John! especially for an old dogg like me, by the way, the road warriors were badass.

    @j4ever41@j4ever415 жыл бұрын
  • I really enjoyed this video. Thanks

    @ukhomegymdisciplinegym4021@ukhomegymdisciplinegym4021 Жыл бұрын
  • What a beautiful beautiful video man. All my favourite heros in one video. Love it.

    @giant-killerbeast@giant-killerbeast4 жыл бұрын
  • What an incredible video. Three of the strongest, and most knowledgeable men in lifting, and all three are humble to the core. This video made my evening.

    @mikeb9396@mikeb93963 жыл бұрын
  • Brilliant love these 2 legends.

    @welshexile1963@welshexile19633 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome interview! Besides being freakshly strong they look like they're really cool dudes as well. Oh and i never get tired of listening to that john meadows story of going from the bottom of the lineup one year to top 5 in a heavier class the next, so inspirational! I absolutely love this channel! Cheers from Brazil!

    @GabrielKravMaga@GabrielKravMaga5 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you John!

    @MrMarkaverett@MrMarkaverett5 жыл бұрын
  • I could listen to those 3 all damn day

    @michaeldevore5777@michaeldevore57775 жыл бұрын
  • OMG Bill kaz,I remember him from the 80 strongest man this guy is still huge. John if ever take him to the first watch. you're going have to order more than one pancake. awesome video.

    @alienkid6923@alienkid69235 жыл бұрын
  • Super super amazing these guys are legends

    @danpalomino9329@danpalomino93295 жыл бұрын
  • Holy shit thanks so much John

    @InquisitivivelyCurious@InquisitivivelyCurious5 жыл бұрын
  • Outstanding interview!

    @Gonzomedic1@Gonzomedic15 жыл бұрын
  • This is a FANTASTIC interview! WOW! The other interview worth seeing for Olympic weights is David Rigert interviewed by Kolokov.

    @ericjane747@ericjane7475 жыл бұрын
  • This so beautiful 🥺

    @jacobsvetich8735@jacobsvetich87353 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome awesome video loved it keep up the great work John

    @johnwest9643@johnwest96435 жыл бұрын
  • You all are legends.

    @surfcruzer@surfcruzer Жыл бұрын
  • Bill Kazmaier. Strongman idol! What a legend.

    @Andrew-vt2wq@Andrew-vt2wq4 жыл бұрын
  • KAZ is KING. GREAT video 💪

    @hawk1548@hawk15485 жыл бұрын
  • Monsters mass legend, excelent interview

    @paporomanroman5304@paporomanroman53045 жыл бұрын
  • Hey John, It was a pleasure FINALLY being able to meet you(& Scott) in person at the Swis! Hopefully you will be at the 2020 event as well!

    @IntellectualMuscle@IntellectualMuscle5 жыл бұрын
    • absolutely!!!

      @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
  • The Kaz is still a big M'fer....Ed is just cool as phuck

    @johndonovan5521@johndonovan55215 жыл бұрын
  • Dude! Epic video!!!😎🍻

    @scottmoyer3854@scottmoyer38545 жыл бұрын
  • couple of great champions that give back.

    @r.j.macready5541@r.j.macready55413 жыл бұрын
  • Two of the greatest.. and humble gentlemen too...cool ol school..

    @bigdavejames8763@bigdavejames87633 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome! Thank you

    @GrundyMartinez@GrundyMartinez5 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome! Kaz and Cohan! Great video!

    @johnnys4782@johnnys47825 жыл бұрын
  • Had the pleasure of seeing Kaz at York Barbell when he was inducted into the hall of fame there. True beast. Also had the pleasure of seeing Ed in Philadelphia for what I believe was his first comp at 242. Good times back then for sure.

    @jkeips78@jkeips783 жыл бұрын
  • I'd be pleasantly surprised seeing you talk to either one of these two, much less both at the same time.

    @MrJosh6889@MrJosh68895 жыл бұрын
  • Kaz is such a trip !!😂😂😂. Love how he gave kudos to Ed ...

    @anthonyluisi7096@anthonyluisi70964 жыл бұрын
  • Great interview.

    @sightlesswisdom2559@sightlesswisdom25595 жыл бұрын
  • Living Legends...

    @geraldvounas2452@geraldvounas24525 жыл бұрын
  • Great interview 👍👍

    @eddiebaby22@eddiebaby223 жыл бұрын
  • WOW what a video! Awesome

    @homegymfitness9899@homegymfitness98995 жыл бұрын
  • Couple of legends. And Coan has said in multiple interviews that Kaz inspired him to powerlift. Shit, that might be more of an accolade than world's strongest man haha great interview!!

    @earthrot666@earthrot6665 жыл бұрын
  • Outstanding...thx

    @sword-and-shield@sword-and-shield5 жыл бұрын
  • Kaz, legend of legends. WSM undisputed, also tries wrestling and pro football lmao. Still huge and strong to this day. Legend.

    @hannibalbarca4140@hannibalbarca41405 жыл бұрын
  • 5:42 the smile is immediately wiped off John's face when he realized he just offended Ed Coan by calling him a horse......... he's much stronger than that, should've called him a rhino.

    @Keranu@Keranu4 жыл бұрын
  • Wow john what a interview with these giants of there sport also wow how u get these great interviews with the atheletes thay you have on your channel

    @wilsonvega8331@wilsonvega83315 жыл бұрын
  • Super cool group of guys. I love the passion to help others. That’s what I want to make of my life. Passion to help others.

    @bigmarv333@bigmarv3335 жыл бұрын
  • This is so cool! :)

    @nickepvik@nickepvik5 жыл бұрын
  • I once met Kaz in a lift in a Leeds Hilton during Europe's strongest man contest, he took the time to have a chat with me and the wife, he is true gentleman and a top bloke.

    @benharrison5542@benharrison55425 жыл бұрын
  • These guys are behemoth legends still looking fantastic for there ages I’m around Kazs age not sure about Ed. Been very fortunate to meet both way back in the day at various gyms it didn’t too long to realize they were genetic freaks and I was not lol.

    @stevenpiehl6199@stevenpiehl61995 жыл бұрын
  • KAZ and ED together! Can life get more Wonderful than this?

    @Nirsterkur@Nirsterkur2 жыл бұрын
  • god damn these guys are so awesome

    @nelthas@nelthas5 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing..3 true gentlemen of the lifting world..great interview..cheers from New Zealand.

    @davejames4605@davejames46055 жыл бұрын
  • 3 Legends.💪💪💪👏

    @epuliosios123@epuliosios1235 жыл бұрын
  • You guys should collaborate on a program for strength gain and assistance work with your hypertrophy principals would be epic 🙌💪

    @juliangeiman4394@juliangeiman43945 жыл бұрын
  • Bill is getting SO in to the story the others are telling, the way he's looking at them while they're talking 😂

    @ballelort87@ballelort875 жыл бұрын
  • Can you imagine Kazmaier next to Lyle Alzado on that Raider D-line in the early 80s? Those two psychopaths would've driven QBs crazy !!

    @jgamez5023@jgamez502310 ай бұрын
  • The universe is about to explode!!!

    @sleepinggiant4102@sleepinggiant41025 жыл бұрын
  • Great stuff men 💪🎃

    @TRKTKO@TRKTKO5 жыл бұрын
  • Two brutal legends. The Arnold and Franco of Powerlifting.

    @memra777@memra7773 жыл бұрын
  • Never have I clicked like so fast on a video.

    @waleedkhot@waleedkhot5 жыл бұрын
  • Wow! How often do you get to interview the two strongest men in history such an awesome!! Video thanks you so much for sharing your amazing video!

    @honkytonk2010@honkytonk20105 жыл бұрын
  • This is SUPER 😎

    @pashagymlife977@pashagymlife9775 жыл бұрын
  • I feel like John Meadows is the goat of bodybuilding :) Nice Video John!

    @Seb4asti4n@Seb4asti4n5 жыл бұрын
    • thank you!

      @mountaindog1@mountaindog15 жыл бұрын
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