10 Times Zydrunas Savickas Shocked the Strength World
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I take a look at the incredible career of Zydrunas Savickas and pick out 10 of (in my opinion) his most impressive performances ever in competition.
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@kooroshrostami27 3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: They actually decreased the weight of the Austrian Oak since noone except from Big Z could even lift it once.
@Desekratedd 3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@InfiniteTechServices 3 жыл бұрын
I wish they didn't. It could be one of those mythical lifts where only the exceptional can do. Imagine after 50 years of the comp and the log has only been lifted by 5 people or so. would be epic
@TyrannosaurusCHEX 3 жыл бұрын
It would kind of mess up the points for the competition though - savikas would come first and everyone else would be in joint second place on 0 reps without any way to distinguish who was better then each other
@jdd5672 3 жыл бұрын
@Gabor_314 haha, twice my bodyweight - yup light as a feather
@Benlikesstuff 3 жыл бұрын
They wouldn't shave the Denny's stones to help people to lift them. That's kinda lame
@thermomeds 3 жыл бұрын
It feels like Laurence is telling us a bedtime story about a legendary human of the past times
@h4ck3d 3 жыл бұрын
He is
@wifflebat14 3 жыл бұрын
Tell us a bedtime story Grampa Loz!
@MoralesCorner 3 жыл бұрын
You know how much he loves Big Z lol we all do
@Xplora213 3 жыл бұрын
How did the legend of Hercules start?? It’s pretty clear.
@hughphillips5129 3 жыл бұрын
Just got into bed
@NassifKazan 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z's reaction to this video: "I am very happy"
@deepthought5673 3 жыл бұрын
finally someone talked about the real strongest man in the world
@captainroger 3 жыл бұрын
Truth
@anthonyproffitt5341 3 жыл бұрын
I think he is the most talked about strongman and a majority of the fans I’ve heard say Big Z is the 🐐
@getstrongby4038 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@zackkan4412 3 жыл бұрын
So true
@lort6022 3 жыл бұрын
you don't keep strength. so nah, he's nowhere near the strongest man right now and never will be again.
@veisejas1513 3 жыл бұрын
My lithuanian brother we’re very proud of him
@macroglossumstellatarum3068 Жыл бұрын
Liet brolis
@jespercars9710 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z a man they still talks about in 100 years time
@chevyvet69 Жыл бұрын
Dam right I'm proud to call him a fellow Lithuanian
@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL 3 жыл бұрын
Boring fact for you all: Big Z and Big Loz always used to scare me when I was younger. And now its apparent they are some of the nicest, friendliest people you could meet.
@frankcastle1216 3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Both are truly great people!
@trancenikola 3 жыл бұрын
Just check the face of Big Z when deadlifting over 400kg it is really scary no words
@seyerus 3 жыл бұрын
Fkg Millenial nonsense.
@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL 3 жыл бұрын
@@seyerus How old are you Steven?
@seyerus 3 жыл бұрын
@@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL Old enough to be frustrated by your over-dramatic, squishy, emotional, moany, overly sensitive, butt-hurt cry baby generation on a daily basis. Your future is funking bleak because once my generation have all popped our clogs, whose going to hold you all up then? You going to support each other in your safe spaces? Pah.
@mm.7053 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a reason for the words “I’m Very Happy” be the most memorable line from Zydrunas. GOAT
@frankcastle1216 2 жыл бұрын
I always liked "what color of plane" too! Lol
@Feon2 Жыл бұрын
in 2004 he said he was "not very happy" after getting 2º place on WSM for the third time in a row lol
@georgepace9797 3 жыл бұрын
Something else worth mentioning is that the weight for the Austrian oak was lowered after 2016 because no one competing could lift it
@SilencedButNotForgotten 2 жыл бұрын
True
@craigwheeler4760 2 жыл бұрын
Big Z was the only one who did it. LEGEND . Didn't he do like 3 or 4 reps when nobody else got 1?
@Feon2 Жыл бұрын
@@craigwheeler4760 yes. And it would be the same nowadays. Only Iron Biby could lift nearly as much as him, but is absolutely worse in every other event.
@markfox1545 Жыл бұрын
@@craigwheeler4760 - 'like 3 or 4'? Did you lose count so quickly you can't pin it down more precisely?
@jeroenwinnen5859 3 жыл бұрын
His apollons Axle World record at the Arnold classic, he did 8 reps when the record was 5! He did not even use his legs! Pure shoulder power!
@dannyb1979 3 жыл бұрын
That was a phenomenal event and he breezed through it
@branominal8564 3 жыл бұрын
I was sure that would be number 1
@antoniocenteno1483 3 жыл бұрын
However, there´s another man that did 8 reps, Brian Siders at Arnold´s 2008, it was shocking to me that a human man made of flesh could actually tie Zavickas
@Vipinnnn17 26 күн бұрын
Also did 188 Kg Axle for 5 in 90 seconds which to me is more impressive then his 166*8
@thinkforyourself2109 Жыл бұрын
Big Z is my favourite strongman. He was never arrogant. He is just very competitive, has a strong work ethic, and is very gifted. Though past his prime he kept on competing for years. I watched his entire career and the fortitude and perseverance it took to win so many times and was impressed.
@AutomationDnD 3 жыл бұрын
Big "Z" ....still going strong
@albertastrofimovas 3 жыл бұрын
Not mentally though. Great strongman, but not the smartest guy around. He promotes not wearing masks, he believes that lizard people control the world, that covid doesn't exist and so on. If you could speak Lithuanian, you would understand. He's an absolute joke for the Lithuanians now.
@DrummerCayden 3 жыл бұрын
@@albertastrofimovas Yeah, it is a little sad that he has become that way.
@lennyganado3975 3 жыл бұрын
@@albertastrofimovas what LMAO
@Nentisys 3 жыл бұрын
@@albertastrofimovas awww I wish I didnt know that
@brightfields1249 3 жыл бұрын
@@albertastrofimovas You got any proof of that like a link to an article or video?
@berniuksyt6770 3 жыл бұрын
Sveiki, esu žinoma Lietuvis. 💛💚❤️ Žydrūnas Savickas yra mūsų žvaigždė. Nors ir maža Lietuva bet vistiek turim parako. 😄 Ačiū už vaizdo įrašą. Nenustok ką darai. 👊💪
@dariusantanavicius2652 3 жыл бұрын
Not only Žydrūnas can be proud on the name of the Legend or of the Star. The performances of the Lithuanian strongmans team were also stunning or even dominant. Blekaitis, Brusokas, Lalas, Petrauskas ... the land of Monsters.
@NinoCotonato 3 жыл бұрын
He is one of my favorite ever also for his attitude. Ever serious, don't talk trash, big smile... A cute monster...
@toomanyblocks8448 2 жыл бұрын
Now he's gotten into politics and it's disgusting to see how low he's gone
@NinoCotonato 2 жыл бұрын
@@toomanyblocks8448 What he do?
@toomanyblocks8448 2 жыл бұрын
@@NinoCotonato One word. Communism.
@aavila1206 2 жыл бұрын
@TooManyBlocks84 Oh no. That sucks.
@botaeng2 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z is my favorite strong man... and in my opinion the greatest of all time.
@ORagnar 3 жыл бұрын
Zydrunas is a living legend.
@creler4116 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z is my distant relative and I've looked up to him ever since I was little. No one, in the history of Lithuania, has ever made everyone proud to be Lithuanian as he has during his years in strongman competitions.
@romeorogers9314 3 жыл бұрын
Lemon water, tomatoes, grilled salmon, some cardio then a dip in the lake. That's what made Big Z.
@kooroshrostami27 3 жыл бұрын
He eats way more clean than most Strongmen, relaxes plenty in quietude, sleeps early. His longevity as a top tier Strongman seems more plausible to me after watching his channel.
@mustang8206 3 жыл бұрын
@@kooroshrostami27 He doesn't listen to music or train with hype men so when he goes into competition and the crowd is cheering and the adrenaline is rushing the weights feel way lighter to him
@vaidasukolovas1302 3 жыл бұрын
Ice cream he needs ice cream 😛
@dundukas7899 3 жыл бұрын
doubtful
@Pauloddalmeida 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z is the man. Humble and easygoing. An example.
@sayyamzahid7312 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Karachi Pakistan and I like your comment
@19TheChaosWarrior79 3 жыл бұрын
The Legend of Big Z will last forever.
@frankcastle1216 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z is hands down the GOAT!
@paulmckenna9945 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z Greatest Strongman Ever.💥
@waynus2021 2 жыл бұрын
the biggest achievement these guys have (and i include Brian Shaw and others here) is that they utterly inspire me and tens of thousands of others to better themselves , these guys create MASSIVE ripples in a worldwide pond of positivity , my respect for these men is immense for that reason
@ukdnbmarsh 3 жыл бұрын
just an absolute beast, i cant imagine we will ever see the likes of him again in our life times let alone ever
@adambritain5774 3 жыл бұрын
That number 5 (those squats) was absolutely mental. I’ve watched it 10+ times since. Just phenomenal to be able to rep that weight so many times.
@djordjedangubic7270 3 жыл бұрын
Well this video has mistake about that it tells it was 320 KG but it was 329 KG for 15 reps.
@MrWarCraft3Fan 3 жыл бұрын
The best thing about this is he's planning to make a comeback next year :)
@masterclass299 2 жыл бұрын
Nobody has dominated the sport of strongman for as long as big z did. The most impressive performances of him is from the Arnold classic a true strength event which actually tests your static strength. And big z won it 8× . Truly impressive
@samotargos5199 3 жыл бұрын
What a shame he didnt make it to the Shaw Classic. It would have been great to see him on a log for max and a hummer deadlift again.
@demetriuscooksey7147 3 жыл бұрын
100% agree
@aslaksockcraft 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta give the young'ns a chance
@samotargos5199 3 жыл бұрын
@@aslaksockcraft Everyone competing was at this years Worlds, they got their chances. But we didnt get to see Zydrunas because he was called up to compete only few days before Worlds started and now because he injured his knee.
@AA-tq7dm 3 жыл бұрын
@John Buffalo I am 98 You realise this is a strongman channel mate lmao?
@CWPWWRESTLING 3 жыл бұрын
@John Buffalo I am 98 this is not a bodybuilding channel
@AA-tq7dm 3 жыл бұрын
Don't think I'll see another Z in my lifetime, incredible career.
@mannyob7164 3 жыл бұрын
@@williamkelly5689 like he said and I have to agree, there will never be another strongman like big z ever.
@AA-tq7dm 3 жыл бұрын
@@williamkelly5689 Mateusz possibly but I just can't see anybody being so dominant with the strength in depth these days. If training, recovery, diet and strength in depth of competitors were back then what they are now, I genuinely don't believe Mariusz, Big Z or Shaw would have as many titles as they do. It's just getting harder to be dominant and that's why I can't see it. Even 4-5+ years back, things are changing rapidly.
@jimllbreakit8537 3 жыл бұрын
You’re right, no one else could compete at this level, in this era, and consistently place so highly like Zydrunas did.
@iysaw 3 жыл бұрын
@@williamkelly5689 Everyone has been talking about Stoltman like this for YEARS, yet he's still failed to win much. Yawn, snore. Mateusz will win if he's not injured.
@modestasgendvilas4779 3 жыл бұрын
BIG Z is the strongest man who ever lived !!! go BIG Z, go Lithuania !!!
@Adumah77 3 жыл бұрын
Big z is someone you can never count out 💪💪.
@adamborivoj3048 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking forward to seeing this one. Good job Uncle Loz
@makaan699 3 жыл бұрын
bába lepařová xddd
@frankcastle1216 3 жыл бұрын
Loz never disappoints on great videos! Forgot to mention Liz too! 👍
@aleksc4376 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z has been one of the strongest men in the world for decades now, crazy consistency.
@lordmegatron6145 3 жыл бұрын
greatest of all time
@replayznlps4314 3 жыл бұрын
Big z what a great strongman, he won so many titles, and still going strong.
@steventolley9243 3 жыл бұрын
Although a short vlog, this gave me goose bumps watching Zydrunas. THE GOAT!
@jooka2010 3 жыл бұрын
It's my birthday today Uncle Loz. Turned 32 and couldnt ask for a better gift from ya about my favorite strongman.
@Avarice16 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z: the patron saint of pressing
@ansarmahmood6283 3 жыл бұрын
The fact that you stayed close to big Z in many events and beat him in some, you are a Legend Big Loz
@berdt4870 2 жыл бұрын
A legend who deserves far more recognition
@webbyreid3371 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z my favourite as well what a legend
@Lewis8Z 3 жыл бұрын
When it comes to most sports, theres always a debate about who is the greatest of all time however when it comes to strongman, Zydrunas is the greatest without question.
@abdullahstrongman 3 жыл бұрын
That's why I called him the big z, humble intelligent smart, massive power and strong (zero wekness point) ogre A monster strength endurance agility unbelievable strength god give him
@demetriuscooksey7147 3 жыл бұрын
I'm the same age as Big Z so have been a huge fan for a long time. I hope he keeps doing his thing for years to come, but even if he retires tomorrow he'll always be one of, if not THE greatest of all time.
@steveunderwood8145 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Team Loz! There’s almost too many incredible Big Z moments to chose from, but I’d probably go with the Austrian oak for reps too. Excellent series.
@Lord_Baphomet_ 2 жыл бұрын
He literally does every competition, he just recently did the Shaw Classic and he was fantastic!
@caffrey9762 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z is a legend, very nice guy & very professional. I feel the WSM of 2020 will follow in his foot steps . Great video Loz
@chriscrisafulli798 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z is a living legend! Great video.
@afedorczuk 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z an INCREDIBLE athlete... Big Loz an incredible entertainer/historian/storyteller!
@flappospammo 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a living legend
@mikerobs1 3 жыл бұрын
simply Z best.....
@mattepton5731 3 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite strongmen and people...
@michaelgallagher6572 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z had plenty left in the Hummer deadlift 👍💪 and another brilliant video Loz
@zaineridling 3 жыл бұрын
Let's be clear: Zydrunas is not human, he's from a planet called Krypton! 💯🌟🌟🌟💯
@aavila1206 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@theedgegym4703 3 жыл бұрын
SUPERB ! The way you explain why Z is a legend, is amazing, you are dynamite behind the mic BIG LOZ
@tmc3301 3 жыл бұрын
Just unbelievable to see this kind of power and strength, especially on log press. Thank you Big Loz for putting on this content. I really appreciate your channel.👍👍
@schiopujohnny7802 3 жыл бұрын
I don't remember the year but it was at the Arnold Classic and the one arm dumbbell press I think had just been introduced the year prior and when it was Zydrunas' turn he just smoked I think 9 reps with 200 lbs the first ones went up so easily with no leg drive whatsoever and best thing was that in the audience was Arnold himself and he just stood there shocked with jaw on the floor (as was basically everyone) what an awesome moment that was.
@kingofthenorth4550 3 жыл бұрын
I googled Big Z in went to his Wikipedia Geez! 😯 he’s dominated so many strongman competitions around the world. Truly big z is the most dominate strongman to ever live. His strongman accomplishments speaks volume. The Goat!
@magsuns7648 3 жыл бұрын
Auto watch.. Great content as usual
@GUNTHER1 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate that was a awesome video!!!👍👍💪
@cosmicmirrorstorm1797 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the list. Really happy that I witnessed in person, his performance of the oak lift at the 2016 Arnold Classic. I knew it was special
@Lally_strongman 3 жыл бұрын
Met big Z and watched him attempt a 230kg log. Huge guy and chugged along like an old boat in the arena, but you were in aw of the man. A true legend of the sport.
@Doug.Dimmadome Жыл бұрын
I love Big Z
@Storlocktroll 3 жыл бұрын
my personal best moment was the keg toss at europes in 2013. An event I've always loved to watch, and the only time I've been there to see it live. Big Z just breezed through it and left the crowd stunned. Was great to see :)
@anthonyproffitt5341 3 жыл бұрын
Wow the 80 meter farmers walk. That’s like,(in American football 🏈), scoring a touchdown on a kick return from the 13 yard line with a defensive lineman in each hand. Insane!
@jimllbreakit8537 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Zydrunas, best of all time. Very motivating.
@-Erebus 3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing Zydrunas' swag on the way out to the Austrian oak. Just total murder death kill on his face as he strutted out to it.
@LogHewer 3 жыл бұрын
Yeaaah. That game face was serious. It always got me hyped.
@abdullahstrongman 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z is one of the strong man ever lived, no weakness in short form big Z is big Z
@gelezinisvilkas6141 3 жыл бұрын
The STRONGEST there is, Big Z LIETUVA
@JamesG82 3 жыл бұрын
Loz, I LOVE and totally agree with your Number one. I commented somewhere else recently, that while his 228 is still insane, but that FOUR reps with the Oak in one set in contest is still the most insane feat of overhead strength ever.
@mathewsaunders1502 3 жыл бұрын
Incredible strongman greatest of all time
@tlenkeeb829 3 жыл бұрын
Lawrence himself had some outstanding moments
@marcusorillius6971 3 жыл бұрын
All of them, are awesome!!!!
@philhudson3619 3 жыл бұрын
What a champion
@tommynordlander4605 3 жыл бұрын
Frankly I just want more from Z! Find more lists and stuff to feature Big Z! What a god this man is!
@Martyr357 3 жыл бұрын
G.O.A.T.
@nicolaeprisacaru5759 3 жыл бұрын
Strongest Man in history.
@santinojessieavilapreslie9851 3 жыл бұрын
That's nice of him acknowledging his BUDDY. The facts are the facts and this was the way it was.
@delhurworth6001 3 жыл бұрын
The G.O.A.T,quite simply the best!👍
@astroash 2 жыл бұрын
What a superb video about one of the greatest to ever do it!
@standepain 3 жыл бұрын
It's going to a long time before I see anything as impressive as that 205 log lift at the Arnold's. I think Mike Burke said it best that he could do it all.
@proboz 3 жыл бұрын
Probably Mateusz on stone-to-shoulder 2019 ASC is the only feat that matches it. More reps than everyone combined.
@twirdman2 3 жыл бұрын
@@proboz I also got to throw in the 2019 Santa Monica qualifier where he viper pressed the log 3 times when the next best guy did a hard 2 overheads.
@nicholascameron6603 3 жыл бұрын
In this year's 2020 WSM, Big Z told Martin's that he warms up in the event as the show is going on. Total bad ass!
@shepchester3567 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this Loz, it also backs up some views Ive made on previous videos, that Big Z is the greatest Strongman ever!
@adamrawlifting6933 3 жыл бұрын
This was a great trip down memory lane. Love the music choices too. Perfect.
@redtiger358 3 жыл бұрын
Zydrunas the best strong man ever
@izzmo 3 жыл бұрын
GOAT = BIG Z!
@jessejohnson6435 3 жыл бұрын
Hey fantastic Respect Vid for Big Zadrunas Big Loz, i've always appreciated Zadrunas Savickas such a brute of a man he is.
@neilbolger2679 2 жыл бұрын
Loz , you sounded respectable toward a fellow strong man. Respect to you as all of you go through a lot to get to where you are. Truly great as athletes . Thanks to those who introduced this sport to us
@larrydittler4941 3 жыл бұрын
love big z...just amazing
@ThePrithviraj55 2 жыл бұрын
There will never be another BIG Z.
@teamwpventure 3 жыл бұрын
I'm still bummed he couldn't compete in the Shaw Classic. I was so excited to see him in action!
@herrrobert5340 3 жыл бұрын
Same. I would probably have paid to see it if Big Z was there. Although he's past his prime I love to see him compete in international comps. Hopefully he will be in the next competition for the Master class.
@Benlikesstuff 3 жыл бұрын
Big Z is the GOAT. Also Big Loz you have an awesome speaking voice and whoever writes your scripts is on point too ! If strongman doesn't work out, you could record audiobooks for a living. No joke.
@elvikingobarbaroja 3 жыл бұрын
I'd argue a case for his 2011 WSM 440kg deadlift, but I can see why you preferred the hummer tire deadlift. Awesome video Loz!
@Ron-Swanson 3 жыл бұрын
Strongest of all time!
@martynassutkevicius7196 2 жыл бұрын
Respect from Lithuania 💛💚❤️
@johnyoung5413 3 жыл бұрын
The goat of strongman 💪
@mikemoore2791 3 жыл бұрын
G O A T
@ellistomago3369 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite Zydrunas performance is when he beat Mariusz after Mariusz made fun of his large gut.
@jin23666 3 жыл бұрын
When was that?
@maciejguzek3442 3 жыл бұрын
that's actually a compliment from you to Mariusz. Zydrunas himself, when asked, didn't put Mariusz at the top of his personal rivalries (although he did respect him and his athleticism and immense determination and will to win)
@mustang8206 3 жыл бұрын
Is there a video of this
@adnanrawashdeh3965 3 жыл бұрын
Lol it's called power belly i guess Marius missed out on that haha
@davidwhitehouse8920 3 жыл бұрын
Big Zeeeeeee best of the best 💪🏻💪🏻👊
@mylintislietuva4870 3 жыл бұрын
Didžiuojuos būdamas LIETUVIS! 🇱🇹
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