I Challenged an Army Green Beret to a Fitness Competition

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  • I invited Josh who is an active US Army Green Beret to my obstacle course! We have three events testing a variety of fitness aspects.
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Komentáře • 428

  • @keith3308
    @keith3308 Před 2 lety +496

    Can we get a “neck and neck” counter 😂

    • @marcelena
      @marcelena Před 2 lety +20

      Hahaha at like three just a few seconds into the race I was done!

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  Před 2 lety +169

      I know right 😂 we cut a bunch out. I’m giving her announcer lessons

    • @marcelena
      @marcelena Před 2 lety +18

      @@AustenAlexander hahaha! That's awesome! At least she's out there and is a great support! Let's work on phrases similar to "neck and neck" she can use lol.

    • @psychedelicnugbonbon
      @psychedelicnugbonbon Před 2 lety +10

      7

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  Před 2 lety +10

      @@doveadventures 😂😂

  • @Philo68
    @Philo68 Před 2 lety +778

    The huge, fit dude who designed the course beat a smaller man who’d never seen it before. I am amazed.

    • @PaliakBikerOfficial
      @PaliakBikerOfficial Před 2 lety +47

      I mean that's true but at the same time there was supposed to be a different person matching his ability

    • @Philo68
      @Philo68 Před 2 lety +10

      @@PaliakBikerOfficial Point taken old boy and that’s have been fun to watch.
      I can only comment on what did happen though - not being snarky but it was ‘case closed’ from the off.

    • @Balloonbot
      @Balloonbot Před 2 lety +6

      Other guy didnt turn up though

    • @damage6836
      @damage6836 Před 2 lety +17

      The smaller don't mean anything

    • @Philo68
      @Philo68 Před 2 lety

      @@Balloonbot read above - we are way ahead of you son.

  • @waclac
    @waclac Před 2 lety +218

    round 1, green berets loses trying to tighten the rope to swing and gets confused on turning around when hang crawling. round 2, green berets loses picking up barrel differently which takes more time. round 3 green berets loses just cause Austin is twice the mans size lol

    • @packzilla
      @packzilla Před 2 lety +13

      facts. Dude is way smaller!

    • @silkplayer9
      @silkplayer9 Před 2 lety +20

      Also it’s his first time too and that is pretty amazing

    • @generalcornelius1880
      @generalcornelius1880 Před 2 lety +8

      He also tried to pull the sled without taking the slack out first. Both times. Twice his size lol he aint a world strongman

    • @damage6836
      @damage6836 Před 2 lety

      The size thing don't matter

    • @Midnitedreary88
      @Midnitedreary88 Před rokem

      The Green Beret lost bc he’s not an athlete. He lost too a Navy guy bro. That’s absurd. He should be embarrassed AF

  • @bp51082
    @bp51082 Před 2 lety +92

    Green Beret did really well considering his inexperience with the course and large size disadvantage on the strength-based events. I think with a little practice he would challenge him

    • @Midnitedreary88
      @Midnitedreary88 Před rokem

      Bro,
      He lost too a non SOF Navy guy.
      This is a prime outcome of the the GB having the weakest selection of any SOF. The consistently produce subpar operators.
      I mean this GB operator couldn’t out perform a navy guy!!!
      This wouldn’t happen with any other member of the SOF communtiy

    • @freelancehalo
      @freelancehalo Před rokem +15

      @@Midnitedreary88 Jesus that's a dumb take, this is a an obstacle course, sof and conventional forces both do these kinds of things regularly this doesn't really take away from the green beret at all they're not super human, they all have different skills for different jobs

    • @calinorcal
      @calinorcal Před 2 měsíci

      Experience with course or not he should be trained on this type stuff alr

  • @EikTuKaTu
    @EikTuKaTu Před 2 lety +87

    Given the size difference and one guy with no experience in the course, Joshes sprit is exemplary! Even 2 pts down, he was right on the heels and all 3 events where quite close. I wanna see more of this dude.

  • @hoofgripweightlifting6872
    @hoofgripweightlifting6872 Před 2 lety +221

    I love the members of the SF community. They are world class athletes and efficient killers, yet so humble.

    • @onlyonecannoli3952
      @onlyonecannoli3952 Před rokem +8

      I love the San Francisco community too! However, I'm not sure about them being humble killers...though they do wear some killer outfits during Pride.

    • @Midnitedreary88
      @Midnitedreary88 Před rokem +1

      This GB is nowhere near a world class athlete. The fact he lost this just goes to show that the GB aren’t as elite as they market bro. It was embarrassing to watch that GB lose those challenges

    • @hoofgripweightlifting6872
      @hoofgripweightlifting6872 Před rokem +3

      @@Midnitedreary88 LMAO. You have never served, have you?

    • @Midnitedreary88
      @Midnitedreary88 Před rokem +1

      @@hoofgripweightlifting6872
      My dude that is a stupid question, it is an irrelevant question.
      No other member of any other SOF group would have lost that challenge.
      GB are known for being the least athletic of the SOF community. It’s also known for having the easiest selection of any other SOF group.
      This is also mad apparent by the fact this GB lost a simple challenge to a non SOF Navy dude. It’s disgusting and I’d be embarrassed as shit.

    • @gzrillymandem63
      @gzrillymandem63 Před rokem +5

      @@Midnitedreary88 you have no idea what you’re talking about. A current SF dude wouldn’t show his face . He’s obviously not a green beret anymore and No the Easiest is definitely Airforce TACP. Do ur research

  • @Ericliaoo
    @Ericliaoo Před 2 lety +131

    Wow, Austin dragged the 160lbs like it was nothing

  • @nodnarb3417
    @nodnarb3417 Před 2 lety +161

    Dude it could've been fair if josh knew the obstacle course just as much as austin did

    • @noahhawkins1534
      @noahhawkins1534 Před 2 lety +1

      It's straight forward and he did know it

    • @nodnarb3417
      @nodnarb3417 Před 2 lety +9

      @@noahhawkins1534 it really wasn't

    • @noahhawkins1534
      @noahhawkins1534 Před 2 lety

      @@nodnarb3417 it really was, the guy even explained it to him

    • @nodnarb3417
      @nodnarb3417 Před 2 lety +4

      @@noahhawkins1534 50 simple likes appear to say otherwise

    • @noahhawkins1534
      @noahhawkins1534 Před 2 lety +2

      @@nodnarb3417 are you telling me you follow what has the most agreeance? Awww,can't think for one's self.

  • @Handle9009
    @Handle9009 Před 2 lety +120

    Medical staff recommended to support hands on the head to open up the diaphragm, that actually does the opposite. What the guys are doing is called a tripod position, this does in fact reduce the work of breathing. Our coaches all lied to us lol.

    • @HawaiiDEEPS
      @HawaiiDEEPS Před 2 lety +18

      I mean it makes sense too, why would we naturally go into that position otherwise 😭😭

    • @nissi0507Z
      @nissi0507Z Před 2 lety +14

      For people with COPD or even Asthma the tripod position is the preferred position, it just helps them breath easier which makes sense when trying to recover after such an extreme actitvity.

    • @yuttorres2896
      @yuttorres2896 Před 2 lety

      Where is the tripod position I’m confused

    • @philipsmart9474
      @philipsmart9474 Před rokem +1

      @@yuttorres2896 The head is supported by the trunk and two arms, therefore: tripod.

  • @LingKahaa
    @LingKahaa Před 2 lety +123

    The green beret guy is a beast... If they try this challenge on a different field that not one of them are familiar with. With no doubt, green beret will destroy the other guy...

    • @trilingualkid
      @trilingualkid Před rokem

      I dont know the time is not even close...if its within 10 sec maybe...but that is over 20 sec, there is clearly a physical differences...

    • @Midnitedreary88
      @Midnitedreary88 Před rokem +1

      No my guy the GB would destroy him at anything.
      GB are the weakest SOF operators with the lowest physical standards of any SOF..
      It’s mad embarrassing he lost to a non SOF navy guy. Id never show my face again after this video if I was him.

    • @Midnitedreary88
      @Midnitedreary88 Před rokem

      @Grey Matter
      Well if the GB is use to that environment he should have won it no problem, hands down. But, he didn’t.
      Instead he lost to a navy guy bro!!!!
      Lol that’s pathetic
      But, not surprising GB are the least talented SOF group.
      Honestly they shouldn’t even been considered SOF

    • @jacobdejesus796
      @jacobdejesus796 Před rokem

      @@Midnitedreary88 you’re a nobody relax my guy.

    • @Midnitedreary88
      @Midnitedreary88 Před rokem

      @@jacobdejesus796 good one

  • @-N-A-
    @-N-A- Před 2 lety +46

    New drinking game: take a shot every time she says “Neck”

  • @cbr8098
    @cbr8098 Před 2 lety +32

    Austen is very familiar w/ the obstacles but both did so good

  • @kagan.dunlap
    @kagan.dunlap Před 2 lety +35

    I deeply appreciate Sarah’s input in the beginning Austen😂

  • @tirelessathlete1194
    @tirelessathlete1194 Před 2 lety +23

    That green beret in his prime like when he was going through special forces training would have beat Austin

  • @Ervin2v
    @Ervin2v Před 2 lety +34

    Stronium doing it with a Forward Observation baseball cap. That's very SF

    • @Strotnium
      @Strotnium Před 2 lety +6

      My hair was fucked

    • @shibdib
      @shibdib Před 2 lety +1

      the real flex would have been doing it in the fog patagonia hat

  • @balamohammed5947
    @balamohammed5947 Před 2 lety +18

    the dude may be green beret but the other did build the course, hence had more training sessions on the course.

    • @rojayreid908
      @rojayreid908 Před 2 lety

      The Green beret can adapt and still beat Austin on his own course.

  • @TheKingofEloHell
    @TheKingofEloHell Před 2 lety +3

    One of your best videos to date Austen. Love it

  • @tristanthomson6400
    @tristanthomson6400 Před 2 lety +23

    Let’s go, Joshua! Rambo was an echo!

  • @jorgechavarria6429
    @jorgechavarria6429 Před 2 lety +10

    Austen Alexander. You should try the 75th ranger regiment RPFT.
    58 push ups (2 minutes)
    69 sit ups (2 minutes)
    5 mile run (under 40 minutes)
    And Chin ups (as many as you can do) (not pull ups)

    • @rielyleonard9135
      @rielyleonard9135 Před 2 lety +1

      Not sure if it’s different in batt but the RPFT for ranger school is the same thing but you have to do 49 push-ups and 56 sit-ups.

    • @handslama709
      @handslama709 Před 2 lety +2

      How much time in between each exercise

    • @abreathoffreshsports
      @abreathoffreshsports Před rokem

      @@handslama709 2 minutes and 10 for the run

  • @francissnowteagroupon4129

    Coolest obstacle video I've seen in a while.thumbs up.

  • @paytonzerkle65
    @paytonzerkle65 Před 2 lety +4

    Have seen it yet but I know it's gonna be awesome

  • @HVYBOY
    @HVYBOY Před 2 lety +33

    For those of you who don’t know him josh probably did this after crushing a 12 pack on stream 😂

  • @vidyapatil6888
    @vidyapatil6888 Před 2 lety +1

    Great to see u Austin

  • @michellerafferty9924
    @michellerafferty9924 Před 2 lety +3

    That was Awesome!! Both did great!! And are such beasts!!!😀💝💝

  • @gusnguyen123
    @gusnguyen123 Před 2 lety +11

    Both did wonderful and well Austen had a home court advantage lol jk jk well yeah he did. Overall great challenge, but Sarah though I can’t with you lol the sass and being all over Austen haha I love it!

  • @kesajoanna599
    @kesajoanna599 Před 2 lety +2

    Interesting the last part is my favorite 👍👋👏👏

  • @andiidavis
    @andiidavis Před 2 lety +11

    Hahahaha when she said “that’s my man” and put her sunglasses on 😂😂😂😂 BOSSS

  • @jessegonzalez2455
    @jessegonzalez2455 Před 2 lety +4

    Bro Austin is insane bro so inspirational

  • @dwkvideos
    @dwkvideos Před 2 lety +25

    The thumbnail looks like an IRl pokemon video from old school youtube ahahaha.

  • @Our_Clouds
    @Our_Clouds Před 2 lety +2

    Such a amazing video :) I wish i could do stuff like this 🥺❤️

  • @Idkgoogleitbro
    @Idkgoogleitbro Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the content shipmate.Thank you for adding the 3rd event and not cheaping us out

  • @ivanmadethis
    @ivanmadethis Před 2 lety +2

    BEAST!!!

  • @emiliogarcia1169
    @emiliogarcia1169 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome

  • @OveToranger
    @OveToranger Před rokem +4

    Wouldnt mind seeing Austen do the O-course....might be a different kind of challenge :)
    Well done to both - especially considering Josh didn't have the experience in the course that Austen has

    • @roboslug7582
      @roboslug7582 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I think he did that a while ago, and it turned out exactly like this one--Austen put up a really good effort but, ultimately, the instructors who have done the course many times absolutely schooled him. Being familiar with the gear and terrain makes a huge difference.

  • @mariaarredondo3511
    @mariaarredondo3511 Před 2 lety +19

    It’s be funny to see random joes do the obstacle course

  • @ik5852
    @ik5852 Před 2 lety +6

    5:11 Yeah i think he knows that lol. Went through Rasp, Ranger school and all of SF training. I think he knows to open his diaphragm to breathe after running lol

  • @kelly9819
    @kelly9819 Před 2 lety +5

    Austin should be so proud in beating someone on his very own course.

    • @noahhawkins1534
      @noahhawkins1534 Před 2 lety

      A green beret. It's funny how little most of you guys that are mad actually understand. It's It's straight forward course and Josh is a GREEN BERET.

  • @indirapoitier338
    @indirapoitier338 Před 2 lety +2

    Good job Josh!

  • @ItsYanabel
    @ItsYanabel Před 2 lety +1

    This video was pretty great and all but at 7:28 Sarah seriously has the prettiest smile 🥺

  • @tuewindfeld454
    @tuewindfeld454 Před 2 lety

    Great video! I've never seen a green beret coasting before....

  • @z13l11
    @z13l11 Před 2 lety +8

    Josh still had slack and tried to sprint so it just snatched him back

  • @charles8801
    @charles8801 Před rokem

    Austin was in Beast mode. 🏆👍🎯✝️

  • @christiandinero8083
    @christiandinero8083 Před 2 lety +3

    Dang! Austen beat his record again on the O course! It’s cause he wasn’t wearing short shorts this time

  • @Big_John_
    @Big_John_ Před 2 lety +2

    The guy did good considering that Austen made the course but also those are some impressive times. I was just thinking earlier what would Austen time be if he did it now I know

  • @raystravel8325
    @raystravel8325 Před 2 lety +7

    That looks hard as hell 🤣

  • @LordAsturgis
    @LordAsturgis Před 2 lety +6

    You look like you’ve lost the weight you’d put on during the pandemic and you talked about a while ago, Austen. Looking sharp my dude 🤙

  • @u4ia_
    @u4ia_ Před 2 lety +9

    Austin and the 40 lb battles carry me who can’t even carry my 2 lb backpack 15 feet well I think imma stay out on this one

  • @yosoyroman875
    @yosoyroman875 Před 2 lety

    Looks like a lot of fun. I would for sure volunteer as tribute on the battle bunker.

  • @JohnSmith-zq4pb
    @JohnSmith-zq4pb Před 2 lety +4

    Neck and neck and neck and neck...

  • @jakeguitar7
    @jakeguitar7 Před 2 lety

    I NEED TO TRY THIS

  • @jonathanfilms408
    @jonathanfilms408 Před 2 lety +11

    Austin might win the challenges but lets be honest he would lose the gun fight to josh😂😂

  • @hnlong8531
    @hnlong8531 Před 2 lety +1

    I hope everyone has a nice Navy day 🇺🇸

  • @greggregory4654
    @greggregory4654 Před 2 lety +2

    Austen has bulked up since I last saw him several months ago.

  • @johnbain1738
    @johnbain1738 Před 2 lety +1

    These army guys are fit asf

  • @ferawatijuni3244
    @ferawatijuni3244 Před 2 lety

    Good Activity

  • @Noble_TX
    @Noble_TX Před 2 lety +2

    Strot's so dreamy

  • @HVYBOY
    @HVYBOY Před 2 lety +1

    BIG DADDY STROTNIUM ⚡️

  • @Outdoormax13
    @Outdoormax13 Před 2 lety

    Hoooah Go Army!

  • @alittlebitofeverything5090

    A SWAT...weapons challenge would be perfect.Do it!

  • @spencerhall6744
    @spencerhall6744 Před 2 lety +5

    I really wanna see nick bare on the course

  • @scottjackson1420
    @scottjackson1420 Před 2 lety +5

    Make this an Olympic event.

  • @ivanfrancois9197
    @ivanfrancois9197 Před 2 lety +2

    You can try a challenge against a french marine commando...that will be not the same confrontation 😁

  • @redcoat192
    @redcoat192 Před rokem

    The last event totally favoured the bigger more powerful guy!

  • @francissnowteagroupon4129

    I accidentally deleted the thumbs up emoji,so thumbs up and great video.

  • @jeanpierreruizdecastillaro268

    Josh letting us green berets down!! What the heck

  • @sudo888
    @sudo888 Před 6 měsíci

    Josh is amazing

  • @xylos16
    @xylos16 Před 2 lety +2

    cant win them all david. sick vid bro

  • @darrel9965
    @darrel9965 Před 2 lety +7

    Put him through green beret fitness courses see if Austin makes it to the end

    • @charlesclark9932
      @charlesclark9932 Před 2 lety +3

      Saw this all the time on various deployments I was on back in the 90's Navy vs Marines out of all events we would compete against each other. Six or seven Marines would win the events then on final event one Navy guy would step up and knock everyone out and win the final event. It happen on almost ever single final event of competition. Navy would take home the trophy.

  • @victorbadco
    @victorbadco Před 2 lety +1

    Shoulda done a long ruck and land nav with a ruck on just to spice it up lol

  • @Appalachia7778
    @Appalachia7778 Před 6 měsíci

    The thing about these competitions is that a Marine vs a swat team member prepares his body according to what it’s going to be used for. Whomever is going to win is really based on the competition outline.

  • @alanamarie7114
    @alanamarie7114 Před 2 lety +1

    Sarah: “I just said that”
    Me: Girl I I know how you feel 😤😭

  • @rylierule8184
    @rylierule8184 Před 2 lety +4

    Yeah… if this was a long distance fitness test to see who could stay in the longest for sure the beret would win 🤷🏻‍♀️👀

  • @Celestial_jade43
    @Celestial_jade43 Před 11 měsíci

    hes a monster 😅💪

  • @Flutterbyoh7
    @Flutterbyoh7 Před 2 lety

    Welcome Austen! 🤣

  • @thelegendarycamel
    @thelegendarycamel Před 2 lety +1

    That forward observations cap tho 😏

  • @michaelperez5822
    @michaelperez5822 Před 2 lety +1

    Because John Rambo was one in Vietnam War by the way that Movie Franchise is so awesome and EPIC

  • @rodvikvr
    @rodvikvr Před 2 lety +1

    Holy ShT that was awesome! Invite one of those CZcams gun gurus.

  • @gavinb7106
    @gavinb7106 Před 7 měsíci

    More than strength and cardio that goes into a green beret but he gave it hell lol

  • @tokyosan7906
    @tokyosan7906 Před 2 lety +26

    If its a fitness competition I'll take Austen. If its anything else I'll take Josh.

    • @James_Edward59
      @James_Edward59 Před 11 měsíci

      Austen isn’t even in that good of shape though 😂

    • @elleh6642
      @elleh6642 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@James_Edward59LMAO, unless you can do the course in sub 2 mins, I really wouldn't talk. I had a similar one during police basic; it wasn't easy at all...

  • @BrysonandJulianne
    @BrysonandJulianne Před 2 lety +2

    Let me get out there will need some coast guard to show y’all how it’s done

  • @ferawatijuni3244
    @ferawatijuni3244 Před 2 lety

    Good job my beloved one. SIR.

  • @DominicPelliccioni
    @DominicPelliccioni Před 2 lety +2

    You should try the pj qaul

  • @tiltedhorizon1435
    @tiltedhorizon1435 Před rokem

    Thank God. Finally, a video where Austin isn't wearing 1980s short shorts. 😂

  • @billyray6913
    @billyray6913 Před rokem

    I'll give it to Austen, he always runs in combat boots. 😂

  • @melissaflores938
    @melissaflores938 Před 2 lety +21

    Both did great and love Sarah’s encouragement 😂❤️

  • @cmesarosisbamf
    @cmesarosisbamf Před 2 lety

    representing the Andys Fund hat from FOG big flex

  • @kenbradley3488
    @kenbradley3488 Před 2 lety +5

    Nice work gents! 💪 (still can’t beat me tho) 😜

  • @kratoscraken5614
    @kratoscraken5614 Před 2 lety +4

    When can regular civi's do it? 🤔

  • @ayansaresandu5188
    @ayansaresandu5188 Před 2 lety +1

    🌻

  • @tukalors7577
    @tukalors7577 Před 2 lety +1

    The Green Beret held back some. He purposely turned himself around on the rope!

  • @cowlico
    @cowlico Před 11 měsíci

    He designed and now thinking, "What the heck did I do?!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Expialidocious46545
    @Expialidocious46545 Před rokem

    Good job Josh! What a handsome man

  • @burbsl1672
    @burbsl1672 Před 2 lety

    Austen has power

  • @BrandonWright99
    @BrandonWright99 Před rokem

    Josh: "now lets do a 12 mile ruck 😈"

  • @darkincognito3826
    @darkincognito3826 Před 2 lety +2

    I was recommended this channel and I clicked because of the Mustache.

  • @lalomalo8052
    @lalomalo8052 Před rokem

    Neck and neck!

  • @surf3305
    @surf3305 Před 2 lety +14

    Josh: I could beat him
    20 mins later
    *damn that was hard*

  • @paulbernal07
    @paulbernal07 Před 2 lety

    Not fair at all, the guy made that thing and the physicall advantage is clear!

  • @chiccobelfort4472
    @chiccobelfort4472 Před 2 lety +1

    THE ROPE SMOKED THAT GREEN BERET EASY!! TITEL OF THIS VIDEO SHOULD BE GREEN BERETS VS ROPES LOOSING BAD!

  • @cyohe8643
    @cyohe8643 Před rokem +1

    Austen went beast mode!