Norway's strongest man VS Rock Climbing 

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This is exactly how I imagined what Norway's strongest man looks like.

Two Norwegians communicating in English is too funny to watch as a Norwegian 😂

This guy looks like a Fantasy RPG avatar.

I met Sondre a couple of years ago while both of us worked in a gymnastics centre in Trondheim and this guy is so much more than one arm muscle ups and insane strength. He is incredibly smart and dedicated! He had just started his PhD in electrical engineering at NTNU and actually learned Mandarin after studying abroad for a short periode. Big brain, big heart and big biceps. So cool to see you on this channel!

Shows how technique is just as important as strength when it comes to climbing

Wow. It’s not everyday I see something that I didn’t think was possible in the fitness world. Those body weight feats are absolutely insane.

First time watching this channel and Magnus's grip and upperbody strength is CRAZY he makes it look so effortless.

How humble these both gentlemen are!!! Loved their conversation and mutual respect ❤️

I'm a 6c climber so understand how hard this is. Totally impressed with Sondre's athletics. Top climbing teacher Magnus. Can't believe your hand strength and skill. Hats off gentlemen.

Body of a god, face of a baby.

I stumbled across this channel, and Magnus is so humble and polite and has no ego at all. I have to say, as an American, I am so glad that there are channels like this, without any ego or arrogance. The humble attitude seems to be missing in many American RU-vidrs.

No joke, yesterday I was searching for a tutorial on handstands and found Sondre's channel. Immediately wondered how he would perform at climbing because dude's core strength is absolutely insane. And Magnus delivered this video today. Talk about coincidences..

Both of you coached each other so well on technique. Liked the calm, chill energy between you guys. You should do more stuff together.

I love this video because a lot of people focus too much on thinking they need to get stronger to get better at climbing, but this showcases that if you're not at a very advanced level of climbing, technique is FAR more important. Sondre is already a great climber, but you can clearly see his limiting factors are certainly not strength-related. If you're in your first few years of climbing, focus on actually learning to climb. You'll get stronger naturally, but more importantly you'll learn the technique, intuition, and muscle memory that it takes to climb hard routes. If your focus is to get better at climbing, then strength training should be more of a supplemental afterthought.

It just goes to show how technique is just as important as strength. Both guys are supermen.

Everyone got +1 rep after watching this!🤘🔥 miss you man!💪😎

"Yeah while you rest I will warm up by doing the hardest route they got here"

Its weird. You look at those 2 People and think "yeah, they are definitly scandinavian"

No way this collab just happened. been following you Magnus for a couple years and Sondre has taken me on a handstand journey this past year and a half. So stoked for this!

Unreal how Magnus achieved a near 10 second handstand hold with great rebalancing capabilities after just a few tries and cues from Sondre. Really shows how athletic he is and how good his proprioception is to start of with: very few people could learn this as fast.

I love how wholesome these dudes are to one another. Teaching each other. Learning from each other. Always seeming stoked for each other. 10/10 would Europeans again.

No trace of ego with either of them. Just having fun and challenging their bodies. The mutual respect shown by these superstars towards each other is inspiring.

The hardest problem I’ve ever done is a v7 and I don’t think I’m that strong (in comparison), I can barely do 1 arm pull ups with support from the other arm. But seeing this, it shows how truly understanding your body and technique is so important.

Climbing makes it so blindingly obvious who is just strong and who can actually command their body in space. This guy clearly did better than most other super strong guys would, because he has the control to back up the strength.

This video shows how effortless Magnus makes climbing look! He makes routes look far easier than they are

Magnus I have no idea why, because I have no background or interest in rock climbing other than being a generic gym goer, but I am loving your channel! I love how authentic, calm, and genuine you are. It's very addicting to watch.

I absolutely love that this is so high on RU-vid's trending list. You deserve it brother. Your content is always of such high quality. Truly.

I want you to know Magnus, that watching your videos have spurred me to get back into climbing after 17 years without. You are an inspiration.

this is one of the most interesting videos ive seen in like the last 5 years seeing the different kinds of strength one can achieve and still struggle with a different one give me a lot of confidence

I love seeing you guys collaborate! I’ve recently gotten back into rock climbing and absolutely love it!

Great video Magnus.

Good grief, you two are absolutely extraordinary. I am always amazed what the human body can achieve with enough training and patience.

I love this man, and how he not only shows others try his speciality, but makes sure to include and try himself other person’s abilities (sport). Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and no one can be the best at everything

Very nice video. I'd love to see a series with the two of you teaching each other climbing/calisthenics. Lots of potential I think. You are both excellent teachers.

This is literally so wholesome. Two incredibly talented, insanely strong, hardworking guys encouraging each other to get better. Love this!

14:40 was the most relaxed transition into a handstand that ive ever seen

I loved this video so much! The way you learned from each other feels rlly inspiring to me and you both seem so down to earth. Since I have troubles to allow myself to fail - especially in sports - it felt good to see you casually try and have fun :)

You guys are so inspiring, thanks for the video! And I will start to learn hand stand now

That first boulder he got was so cool to see. Especially when it seemed he was beginning to get a little discouraged. Fast learner!

Fascinating how you are both so strong and flexible but still have a lot to learn and teach each other. Makes for a good friendship!

Yall are so positive and encouraging with each other. Love it.

Love bouldering haven’t done it for years though. Love handstands and all the stuff on show. Loved the teaching and humble way both went about sharing. Excellent video for any want to be somethings.

flashing an 8a with unfastened shoes.. you’re insane magnus. seriously. it would make my heart so happy if you’re secretly training and trying out for the coming up olympics. you out of all athletes i follow truly deserve the gold

I loved your content before but recently you’ve been continuously pulling out my favorite videos and collaborating with a bunch of fun people.

It’s crazy how strong you are Magnus. It’s so fascinating to watch you climb. 🤟

This guy is amazing! its nice to see your heroes conquer new challenges! Great job!

I feel like there’s so much potential to do more videos together! Watching both of you learn from each other skills that you have the strength to do but not technique is great fun!

It's crazy how different the strength requirements are for climbing than other general strength exercises

Great video Magnus! It was awesome for you to both learn tips from the other! :D

I love that you do this sort of 90/10% trade where you teach the guest and the guest teaches you. Really awesome.

Magnus is a great teacher, he saw every little bit of technique that was missing to succeed that 7A and explained it nicely! E: So was Sondre in the end :)

Awesome vid Magnus! I love it when you feature people that are already intermediate climbers (and maybe strong in another sport), and seeing you take them to the next level. I think having a basic understanding of climbing technique allows you to work with them so much more (as opposed to having to teach them "arms straight" every time).

What a couple of wholesome dudes. I wish I knew people like them.

Super interesting video, Magnus, thanks so much for having Sondre on - and thanks to Sondre for taking part, and those handstand tips. I really like these kind of videos too - bringing in experts from different disciplines.

Its so funny as a norwegan to hear norwegans speaking english to eachother

Magnus' grip strength is just off the charts!!!! So impresive.

A lot of strength comes from flexibility aka flow of energy. As esoteric as it might sound. Much respect to both of you. Salute!

This collab vs the last one. This is sooooooo much better, calmer and less annoying! Thank you!

I love how humble you both are but at the same time just enjoy showing the skills that you've learned over the years of training

I'm glad to see Sondre getting recognition everywhere now

I'm convinced there's no one stronger than a climber. It feels like the most complete and beautiful kind of strength.

This just goes to emphasize what a top tier athlete Magnus is. Great collaboration!

Magnus literally wasn't kidding when he said he's got some amazing content coming up in the next couple weeks a while back. Crushing the content!

Watching two capable bodyweight strength badasses be so nice and respectful and civilized to each other while challenging each other to perform in such a humble fashion just makes me laugh deep down inside with such a full heart. Two kids in a candy store having a great time. Awesome. God bless!

I loved the coaching! Great results very quickly.

Your content has grown an insane amount in a short amount of time, keep it up!

What I like about Magnus is how he loves it when other people succeed at their climb. So enthusiastic about other people's success.

Thank you so much for such video, Magnus! As artist and ninja turtles fan I always think that "ninja" trainings with just fighting sparrings and weight lifting is not enough (that comics love to show so much). After this video I have so much ideas and inspiration about true ninja training (how it must be).

"Just pause for a moment and think about the next step..." That's actually some amazing life advice.

ever since Ludwig introduced me to you ive been watching your content nonstop. I wanna try climbing now but I know it wont be as easy as you make it look!

I've never watched these types of videos before. It was very interesting, how you guys can do that sort of stuff is amazing. Great video mate 👍

the power and strength in both of these guys, amazing

For someone like me who has weak grip strength and no real climbing experience, it is insane to see the amount of maneuvers Magnus and other pro climbers can do.

Watching you coach helps to show how difficult some of these climbs are and how important and easy correct technique can help make a climb

i found your channel yesterday, and i have been hooked on your content, im currently watching through all of your recent videos, and all of them have been amazing. Keep up the great work!

You're the first youtuber I liked just because of the way you talk and the way you sound. It's just I felt nice about it. I subscribed your channel.

Its always very interesting to see people from other sports coping with bouldering/climbing. What I haven‘t found so far is a collaboration with a professional (ballet) Dancer, I imagine it pretty cool =D (also because those two sports seem pretty far apart from each other at first glance). Keep up the cool and accessible work!

to see Magnus breeze through the 8A using the harder way to do it, and then this beast of a man fail gives me a new found respect for Magnus

You have to appreciate Sondre’s humility and openness in learning a new skill despite being the strongest person in Norway which is surprisingly rare in people today

2 really strong guys learning impossibly hard tasks from each other in minutes...

Its amazing to see how good your video quality and just overall flow of activities has improved over the years, great video dude!

Just found out your channel a few days ago and I can't stop watching! You are hella inspiring even for a couch potato like me lol! Keep it up Magnus.

that was just such a nice depiction of muscles doing what they are trained to do... great video

Amazing!! Sondre is a beast and a massive inspiration for me. Been following him for ages!!

Magnus videos are amazing. He always finds a way to make each video feel fresh and new. Have no strict format for the channel allows all kinds of ideas to fit in. As long as it's fitness adjacent it always belongs. He's such a genuine person, I've never cared about athletes much. But he ls managed to inspire me to pursue and complete fitness goals i would have never had the confidence to even attempt

I really appreciate this video which involves comparisons and communication

9:11 i'm only partway through but this is amazing. i'm a beginner who hasn't started yet, and getting to see basically a training session but also how to THINK through these and problem solve, AND just to get familiar with everything is sooooooooooooooooooooo invaluable. (that's excitement.) i'm afraid of heights (falling, not all heights in general) and decided this would be a good way to push myself. but also because i found that i LOVE watching people climb. i've seen vids of competitions and stuff. nerve-wracking, AMAZING, just incredible. so i wanna see if i can overcome my limitation. strength is obviously needed, so i plan to get that beefed up then start. but vids like these are such inspiration. and that the teaching is very laid back and.... idk collaborative? i do worry about not being good enough, for a teacher to not be annoyed. i know a good teacher wouldn't show that and would be understanding and patient but..... well, not every teacher lives up to that ideal. i want it to be fun, not an exercise in inadequacy.

Definitely one of the most, if not the most impressive athletes you have featured on you channel!

Great video Magnus. The quote “the reward for training hard is playing hard” stood out to me. I feel this for my training in running. I train my butt off and then I can go out and have amazing adventures “playing” in the mountains! Similar to Jocko Willink’s quote “discipline equals freedom”!

nah bro, when you scaled the 8A it felt like you're a monster. Huge respect for your dedication on this, I do have knowledge for other more commonly sports but for rock climbing I know nothing but one can easily tell how fing hard it is. Mad respect for you, kep it up!!!

It's quite satisfying watching super athletes challenging eachother.

Whenever you upload a video I always get the urge to just binge through all your videos. But I've already seen them lol

Incredible to see how a small technique change in the handstand, focusing on using the fingers, made such a difference!

Such humbleness and mutual respect ! Two great figures ❤

Something about the camera move at 12:50 when he starts going up is so satisfying

Really enjoyed watching you together giving tips each other,this viking seems like a nice person :)

Just seeing how freaking SMOOTH magnus' moves are in comparison to his STRONG guests, makes it very clear how important the technique is. Magnus is like flowing through the wall at a constant speed, his guests' moves are very jerky and chaotic. Videos like this, motivate me to come back to boulders that Ive solved multiple times before, just to try to do it as smoothly as possible.

the beauty of Aryan/Viking ancestors!