Road to the Arnold - 2019 - Ray Williams
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5 жыл бұрынIt 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.”
@johnmead9012 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@matthewpille 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@liampickering8901 5 жыл бұрын
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
@bluedogguy 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@NickWright 5 жыл бұрын
Such clean filming. Would love to see more of this with Ray.
@joostroks 5 жыл бұрын
Now every vid just starts with them cooking some eggs 😂
@bmstylee 5 жыл бұрын
Forgot the eggs. The bacon!
@JdSpoof 5 жыл бұрын
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
@balkamp8888 5 жыл бұрын
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
@robertrodriguez6764 5 жыл бұрын
"I just want to beat the best version of myself" spoken like a true powerlifter
@powerliftingbasement2464 5 жыл бұрын
“Rest, and feed the machine” love it!
@ozzy1280 5 жыл бұрын
Ray is an absolute beast. Cant wait for the rest of series, keep them coming rogue !!!
@benclark1376 5 жыл бұрын
“Rest and feed the machine” amen to that.
@aaronorrantia8263 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Madeyoulook123 5 жыл бұрын
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
💀💀💀
@NathanMcKitrick 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@JustAMech 5 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq 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?
@Peenurpool 5 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@skoomskaa 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@QuickQuake73 5 жыл бұрын
I liked this guy from when he hit the spotlight but this video makes me love him. What a genuine guy!
@youtubeconnollyfamily 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@israelolmos8846 5 жыл бұрын
I love these rougue videos that show the best powerlifters in short, but full videos definitely makes me excited for the Arnold coming up
@pwynes51 5 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.
@nmarty1122 5 жыл бұрын
What a humble, nice and down to earth guy. Great for the sport.
@seanmagnusson2581 5 жыл бұрын
So good that they got Olu on here as well
@davidabfox 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing story and very humble!! When you blow up always remember where you came from my man.
@NuQM5 5 жыл бұрын
This Man right here are my most inspirational motivation ever😭
@yuo1402 5 жыл бұрын
This dude is a beast. Very motivational. I hope he does well at the Arnold.
@SFRB1187 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, and kudos for showing Olu as well!
@garysnow3526 5 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this road to series.
@ThomasCarlotto 5 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring dude
@thunderbirdstsa6013 5 жыл бұрын
Ray if you are reading this - you are one awesome, awesome person. Salute!
@rwctrumpet 5 жыл бұрын
I could only imagine having Ray Williams as a strength coach. Those guys at the junior college sure hit the jackpot
@MorethanGUNZ 5 жыл бұрын
Very humble person, hope he continues to do well in the sport.
@cbsmitty7281 5 жыл бұрын
I like the Mans attitude.. Seems to be humble with, Samson strength.. Rock on man.. 👍👍
@aprilstephen09 5 жыл бұрын
more please Ray is the best.
@bigstew0369 5 жыл бұрын
love this this guy! Need more videos of him!
@mrguystarr 5 жыл бұрын
Good luck Ray... you got a new fan.
@Warren698 5 жыл бұрын
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'
@dustinkrecklow8102 5 жыл бұрын
Love Ray, been following him on IG for a little while now, seems like a really cool dude.
@ClicClikBang 5 жыл бұрын
I met Ray Williams a couple years ago. He is so nice.
@evilldead6824 5 жыл бұрын
The strongest man doesn't always win the meet the smartest does..... PREACH!
@joshuabrown9398 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamienyeste5438 5 жыл бұрын
"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...
@immortalocelot 5 жыл бұрын
This hit me right in the feels.
@pedrocarvalho6609 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@corason4444 5 жыл бұрын
You know what? This guy he is awesome! This guy is the favorite of mine on Arnold's event. The man from the people!
@ihswap 5 жыл бұрын
Wanted a strongman video but oh man it's Ray Williams so I ain't complaining about 👌
@demonzx6279 5 жыл бұрын
One of the realest statements came outta that legends mouth right at the end of that video 🙏🏽
@vce8254 4 жыл бұрын
This is great bro keep up the awesome work
@MrPutYouOn247 5 жыл бұрын
Rooting for ya big fella!
@DrussQuinn 5 жыл бұрын
Incredibly humble person
@jefferylord3068 5 жыл бұрын
ill always root for this guy strong but also humble.
@jeffevans3521 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan. Keep up the hard work. Got get 'em!
@mar779c 5 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. Everything, we should all aspire to be.
@odom2142 4 жыл бұрын
That’s cool, dude. Glad you found your passion.
@GRIMREAPER-xi3nj 5 жыл бұрын
wow awsome dude! i want to see more of this dude
@dizzyd7315 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!
@kevinnahai924 4 жыл бұрын
What a G. Such an Inspiration
@ClaimhSolaris 5 жыл бұрын
A man who appreciates a freshly cooked batch of bacon like that deserves all the love and respect in this world.
@daz6704 4 жыл бұрын
Love the story, it’s a lonely place on the other side of them tracks. Keep working hard ray!
@gloryrod86 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man, I see Olu I like the video
@elevendaysback3974 5 жыл бұрын
Lets go big baby! Beast mode all day everyday. Good luck Ray!
@joshuamaddox816 4 жыл бұрын
Bro you strong asf keep pushing to greatness 💯💪
@superw0okie 5 жыл бұрын
Respect such a inspiring story.
@swolepatrol5436 5 жыл бұрын
Good luck bro at the Arnold
@kaibahseto 5 жыл бұрын
God bless ya Ray. Keep up the good work.
@depravedregime5288 5 жыл бұрын
Very Inspiring, good luck at the Arnold!
@so_mississippib2013 4 жыл бұрын
Bring that trophy home champ!! Let's Go
@GS-go9qq 5 жыл бұрын
Seems like a really down to earth guy. Salute.
@Belerand317 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@laurenceanyomi-smith443 5 жыл бұрын
Dude is an inspiration
@markburkeyjr9806 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration homie
@arimadx 5 жыл бұрын
Damn man! Those are some SERIOUS squat numbers!
@Oathar 5 жыл бұрын
wow awesome video Rogue!
@GD-my5hm 5 жыл бұрын
I love this guy
@lukec5166 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing !
@l33tpie 4 жыл бұрын
love that music. Sounds like something out of the 5th element.
@dariophotography7169 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing guy and a true Champion
@camdenwinn845 5 жыл бұрын
keep improving!!! you’ll be on top soon.
@Adventureswithmike1 5 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to seeing you Compete I'll be rooting for you
@captainobscurity491 5 жыл бұрын
Ray Williams almost makes Olu look small. Absolute unit.
@MrCwb22 5 жыл бұрын
Very cool to see Olu on here!!
@user-bt8xk5bt6y 5 жыл бұрын
Have my big respect.
@KeeganVera 5 жыл бұрын
Your awesome Ray!!
@sudhirjoshi8888 5 жыл бұрын
Olu from Brian Alsruhe's gym?
@emilewallerand7293 5 жыл бұрын
Sudhir Joshi yes thats him
@anonymousjay5594 5 жыл бұрын
Hell Yeah!!!!
@UpfrontGen216 5 жыл бұрын
Yessir
@jefferylord3068 5 жыл бұрын
i was thinking the same thing, love brian alsruhe channel, very intense stuff!
@grant21999 4 жыл бұрын
Maryland
@Guiguikaw 3 жыл бұрын
What a strong man
@jetfan123444 5 жыл бұрын
1. Good for you RAY. Keep up the good work! 2. GOD will Bless you!
@nickq4554 5 жыл бұрын
True inspiration
@allancampbell8274 5 жыл бұрын
This guy is a beast
@los1wochos 5 жыл бұрын
Absolute unit
@paulsmith1768 5 жыл бұрын
Ray Williams!
@TankHandy 5 жыл бұрын
Maryland represent stand up!!!
@300deebo 5 жыл бұрын
Keep working Ray. Best of luck!
@vikinglord6408 4 жыл бұрын
This man played for the same college football team I’m playing for right now. UTM Skyhawks
@captainhindsight8604 5 жыл бұрын
Since Vince ain’t here, I’d like to offer Ray Williams a WWE contract!
@JPWinters 5 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah. Go Ray.
@nagysanyivulki 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@bossman6449 5 жыл бұрын
Great story very humble guy👌🏾
@maxyoung5428 5 жыл бұрын
Rogue need to do more of these👌
@yidy1 5 жыл бұрын
What a great guy!
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