have you ever seen a man lift a car as easily as a Jim dumbbell or another who can lift 18 men which totaled over 4,000 lb how about pulling a plane with just a rope while these Feats might sound like scenes from a superhero movie they're pretty close to what the strongest men in history have done well you're about to meet them welcome back to another amazing episode of Forever Green today we'll show you the 15 strongest men in history from lifting hundreds of pounds with one finger to Bent iron with bare hands these men
have turned impossible into the possible we'll also show you a man who could carry a horse with ease and another whose grip could crush stones and stick around till the end because you won't believe the astounding Feats of the Legend who killed the lion so get ready click subscribe and let's Jump Right In 15 Paul Anderson imagine a man so strong that he could lift your entire living room sofa above his head with without breaking a sweat that man was Paul Anderson born in 1932 in Georgia USA Paul was not just a strong man he
was a phenomenon often called the Dixie Derek he made a name for himself not only as an American weightlifter but also as a powerlifter and strong man he began his Ascent to Fame in the mid1 1950s when he won the title of world champion in weightlifting his most awe inspiring feat perhaps was when he back lifted a mind-boggling 6,000 270 lb that's about the weight of three cars this incredible feed is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records but what made Paul truly special was not just his strength but his character preparation is so
important lifting golf would be something uh doable to I say this because you are approaching something you can see you're approaching a barbell you see the barbell here and you're going to try to lift it you approach the golf ball you're going to try to hit it despite his might he had a heart of gold he used his Fame and strength to help others founding the Paul Anderson youth home a facility to help troubled youth 14 Franco Columbo next up meet Franco Columbo one of the most versatile strong men ever to walk the earth hailing
from Sardinia Italy Franco was a compact Powerhouse of a man standing only 5' 5 in tall but don't let his size fool you Franco was a giant in terms of strength Franco's journey in strength Sports began with bodybuilding where he became a close friend and fierce competitor of Arnold Schwarzenegger the two pushed each other to new heights and bodybuilding with Franco winning the prestigious Mr Olympia title twice however Franco's talents didn't stop at bodybuilding he was also a champion powerlifter and starred in the world's strongest man competition one of Franco's most memorable Feats of Strength
occurred in the 1977 World's Strongest Man where he famously blew up a hot water bottle until it burst a stunt that left viewers in awe and competitors in disbelief his press also extended to deadlifting cars and tossing refrigerators 13 Marius pakowski Mario's Bakowski you might know him simply as puan is a force to be reckoned with born in Poland in 1977 Marius wasn't just strong he was an outright Powerhouse dominating the Strong Man scene like few others standing 6' 1 in tall and weighing around 320 lb during his competitive years his physique was as intimidating
as it was impressive he claimed the title of World's Strongest Man not once or twice but five times these victories earned him a reputation as one of the most successful strong men in the history of the sport Marius also held a remarkable record for the most overall victories in strongman competitions with 16 major tournament wins under his belt one of his most jaw-dropping Feats was lifting five 375lb Stones onto platforms of varying Heights in just 16.72% [Applause] next on our list is Bill casm an American Legend often simply referred to as Cass born in 1953
in Wisconsin USA kasmire was a true Behemoth in the world of strength Sports standing 6' 3 in tall been weighing up to 350 lbs at his Peak Bill's list of titles is long and prestigious he was a three-time winner of the world's strongest man in 1980 81 and ' 82 with his dominance in these competitions leaving many competitors in awe and admiration beyond the strongman circuits kasmire also made his Mark in powerlifting and even ventured into professional wrestling for time one of his most extraordinary World Records Was His 661 lb bench press set during the
1981 ipf World powerlifting championships and it's 10 points to kasmar this record stood as a beacon of human potential and strength for years additionally he achieved a 2 425 lb total in powerlifting combining squat binge press and deadlift showcasing his all-around Strength 11 Lis sire they say Louis sire from Canada might have been the strongest ever in recorded history born in 1863 in Quebec Canada LS sire was not just a strong man he was a legend at his Peak sire stood 5' 10 in tall and weighed over 300 lb a solid mass of muscle muscle
and grit Lewis's achievements in the world of strength are nothing short of mythical one of his most famous Feats was lifting a platform on his back holding 18 men which totaled over 4,000 lb this incredible display of strength was never officially recorded with modern equipment but it still stands in folklore as one of the greatest demonstrations of raw power sire also held the title for the heaviest recorded backlift a staggering 4,337 lb his life and career were peppered with numerous other records and stories of extraordinary Feats such as pushing a freight car up an incline
and lifting 500 lb with one finger 10 haor bjornson famously known as the mountain due to his role in Game of Thrones is a giant not just on screen but also in the strongest man Arena originating from Iceland half Thor was born in 1988 and grew to be an imposing figure at 6 F 9 in tall weighing around 425 lbs during his competition days half Thor's strength career is decorated with numerous titles including winning the world's strongest man in [Applause] 2018 he also has multiple Europe's strongest man and Iceland's strongest man titles to his name
I thought the lowest squat a weight of any one of hathor's most remarkable World Records came in 2020 when he deadlifted an earth shattering 1,14 lb breaking the previous record and setting a new Benchmark in the world of strength Sports not sharing the points with Felix this feat was not just about lifting weights it was a demonstration of the peak human potential and raw power nine Brian Shaw Brian Shaw stands out not just for his size but for his Incredible strength and approachable personality born in 19 1982 in Colorado USA Brian Towers at 6' 8
in and typically weighs around 440 lb during competitive season his stature alone is imposing but it's his achievements that truly are a inspiring Brian Shaw has claimed the title of world Strongest Man four times in the year 2011 13 15 and 2016 but his honors don't stop there he's also a three-time winner of the Arnold strongman classic another prestigious competition in the strong man Community one of Brian's most memorable Records Was set during the 2013 World's Strongest Man where he completed a 975 lb squat his ability to combine sheer strength with endurance and technique makes
him one of the most respected figures in strongman history eight Juku ahola from the cold climates of Finland Juku ahola emerged as a force to be reckoned with born in 1970 Juku is relatively modest in size compared to some of his Nobles standing 6 feet 1 in tall and weighing about 270 lb during his competitive years however his size never deterred his epic Feats of Strength Juku won the strongest man competition twice in 1997 and 99 his training regimen and performance shattered the misconception that only the heaviest competitors could succeed in such contest Juku was
not just strong he was fast agile and technically skilled which proved to be a lethal combination in strongman events in terms of Records one of his standout moments was during the 1999 World's Strongest Man where he excelled in the atlas Stones lifting five heavy spherical Stones onto Platforms in record time talk about strength you can also check out our video on 10 real Hulk bodybuilders you never want to mess with seven vasil veras vasil veras is a name that vibrates with a strength and endurance in the world of strongman competitions born in 1974 in Ukraine
vasil stands 6 feet 3 in tall and weighed around 375 lbs during his Peak competition years vasil's crowning achievement came when he won the world's strongest man title in 2004 making him the first competitor to also win the ifsa world championship in7 this unique double Victory set him apart in the strongman history books a remarkable record set by Vil was during the world's strongest man in 2004 where he excelled in the atlas Stones an event known for testing not just brood strength but also technique and timing his ability to maneuver massive Stones swiftly and effectively
was a sight to behold and further cemented his status as a strongman Legend six Eddie Hall from the heart of England emerges Eddie Hall famously nicknamed the beast born in in 1988 Eddie's known for his massive build standing 6' 3 in tall and weighing in at 410 lb during his strong man days his size and strength are legendary but it's his extraordinary Feats that have left the strongest Mark in the strong man realm Eddie Hall's most famous achievement is winning the world's strongest man competition in 2017 but perhaps even more impressive is his world record
in the deadlift on the way we go in 2016 Eddie lifted a jaw-dropping 500 kg a feat that not only set a world record but also pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible in human [Applause] strength Eddie's dedication to reaching his goal involved intense training and meticulous planning showcasing the depth of his commitment to achieving what many believed was unachievable his legacy in the strongman World remained remains unparalleled inspiring future generations to dream big and live bigger five Magnus for Magnuson Magnus for Magnuson hails from Iceland a country renowned for producing some of the
strongest men in the world born in 1963 Magnus stands 6' 3 in tall and weighed about 286 lb during his competitive Peak Magnus secured his place in strongman history by winning the world's strongest man title four times in 1991 94 95 and 96 title 29 seconds herbal Ki and the rest are beat his reign in the early 90s marked him as one of the sports most consistent and formidable competitors magnus's ability to win across various events from powerlifting heavy weights to pulling large Vehicles proved his versatile and exceptional strength one of his notable records was
set in the deadlift where Magnus lifted over 1,5 lbs during his career the record not only showcased his incredible power but also his technique and resilience in one of the most demanding strongman events four Mark Henry Mark Henry from the United States is often literally referred to by his nickname the world's strongest man born in 1971 Mark is an impressive figure standing 6' 4 in tall and weighing around 412 lb at his heaviest his size is matched by his strength which he has proved in multiple strength disciplines Mark Henry's strength credentials are as diverse as
they are impressive not only did he win the Arnold strongman classic in 2002 but he also competed in weightlifting at the 92 and 1996 Olympics his powerlifting records are particularly notable including a squat of 953 lb a bench press of 585 lb and a deadlift of 903 lb making him one of the few lifters to Total over 2,300 lb across the three events moreover Mark set a world record in the Raw powerlifting total without the aid of Suits or equipment lifting a staggering 23365 lbs this achievement was evidence to his natural strength and his dedication
to the sport three Alexander Carlin Alexander Carlin often known as the Russian bear is not just any strong man he's a legend in the world of Greco Roman wrestling born in 1967 in Siberia Russia Carlin is a towering figure standing 6' 3 in tall and weighing about 286 lbs in his prime his size and strength were fearsome but it was his skill and technique that made him truly unbeatable Carlin's wrestling record is nearly mythical he went undefeated for 13 years in international competitions winning gold medals at the Olympics in 1988 92 and '96 and capturing
nine World Championships time is running down there's only 2 seconds to go that's it do you believe in miracles again his dominance in the sport is unmatched with a record of 887 wins and only two losses over his entire career one of Carlin's most famous records in wrestling is his use of the Carlin lift this move where he would lift his heavyweight opponents off the mat and slam them down was not only a demonstration of his Incredible strength but also of his unparalleled technique two saduna cicus from Lithuania saduna cicus affectionally known as Big Z
is one of the most celebrated strong men in the history of the sport born in 1975 zunis is an immense figure standing 6' 3 Ines tall and weighing up to 400 lb during his competitive years his size is indeed imposing but it's his record-breaking achievements that have cemented his legacy zunis is a four-time World's Strongest Man winner in 2009 2010 2012 and 2014 and has also claimed the Arnold strongman classic eight times more than any other competitor his strength is legendary particularly in events like the log lift and the [Music] [Applause] deadlift one of his
standout World Records is in the log lift where he pressed an astounding 228 kg overhead This Record not only showcases his incredible upper body strength but also his technique and balance Zuna cicus has set more than 40 World Records throughout his career making him not just a Powerhouse but a true icon in the world of strongman competitions one Hercules and in number one we have Hercules Hercules also known by his Greek name hercus is more than just a strongman he's a legendary hero whose stories have been told throughout the ages Hercules is most famous for
his 12 Labors a series of Feats required to compensate for a serious sin these labors weren't just task they were epic challenges that no ordinary man could hope to accomplish for instance one of his labors was to slay the Neiman lion a beast whose hide was resistant to weapons Hercules defeated it using his immense strength to strangle the line afterwards wearing its skin as armor another notable labor was the cleaning of the augin Stables which housed a vast number of Vine cattle and had not been cleaned in years Hercules accomplished this seemingly impossible task not
by sheer strength but with cleverness by rerouting two rivers to wash out the filth and that's it for today thanks so much for watching don't forget to like subscribe and stay tuned for more captivating Adventures from Forever Green
