English Strongman icon Eddie Hall first he made a name for himself with his crazy showdowns in competitions. Although he retired from competition years ago, he has continued to expand his footprint in the fitness world. In a recent video uploaded to YouTube, Jesse James West pranked Hall by recording some huge lifts using fake weights.
Eddie Hall kicked off his professional Strongman career in 2010 with a commanding victory at the Strongest Man contest in England. He worked his way up the ranks and qualified for the Worlds Strongest Man competition for the first time in 2012. He was at the peak of his power for the 2016/17 season when he set a new world record in the deadlift of 500kg (1,102lbs) and secured the coveted WSM title.
Hall faced Strongman legend Hafthor Bjornsson inside the ring in a bout billed as The Heaviest Boxing Match in History in March 2022. He lost weight preparing for the contest and presented a slimmer look. However, he failed to get the nod on the judges’ scorecards.
Earlier this year, Eddie Hall was inspired by the performances of former two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh Big Ramy Elssbiay and four-time defending Classic Physique champion Chris Bumsteads at the 2022 Mr. Olympia and announced his transition to competitive bodybuilding. He plans to make his debut in late 2024 weighing approximately 320 pounds (145.1 kg).
Eddie Hall teamed up with IFBB pro bodybuilder Jamie Christian-Johal for an intense back workout to prepare for the move four months ago. The duo teamed up again for an arduous chest training session weeks later. Then, Hall performed a brutal back workout to improve his physique.
The 35-year-old opened challenges to compete at the top level in Strongman three months ago. He revealed that he would consume around 15,000 calories a day and once even devoured 20,000 calories in just one day. He emphasized the importance of proper recovery for optimal performance.
Eddie Hall joined forces with legendary bodybuilder Jay Cutler for a grueling upper body workout two months ago. The four-time Mr. Olympia praised Hall’s work ethic after guiding him through the session. Hall later teamed up with powerlifting sensation Larry Wheels, who is gearing up for his Classic Physique debut; they took part in a strenuous shoulder workout.
Internet sensation Jesse James West has amassed a huge social media following with his entertaining fitness-focused content. Besides playing pranks, he tries out different workout plans, gyms, and diets. He put the nine principles of ancestral life to the test by trying to live like Alive King for over two days under the guidance of the man himself last August.
Jesse James West pranks Eddie Hall with fake weights
In a recent YouTube video, Eddie Hall was tricked by Jesse James West into thinking he recorded some insane lifts when he was actually using fake weights.
Jesse started with squats using weights as follows:
1. Fake Weight: 0lbs, Real Weight: 45lbs
2. Fake weight: 0lbs, real weight: 135lbs
3. Fake weight: 0lbs, real weight: 225lbs
4. Fake weight: 0lbs, real weight: 315lbs
5. Fake weight: 405lbs, real weight: 315lbs (start of joke)
6. Fake weight: 455lbs, real weight: 365lbs
7. Fake weight: 495lbs, real weight: 315lbs
Bench Press using weights as follows:
1. Fake Weight: 0lbs, Real Weight: 135lbs
2. Fake weight: 0lbs, real weight: 225lbs
3. Fake weight: 315 lbs, real weight: 225 lbs (start of joke)
4. Fake weight: 365lbs, real weight: 275lbs
5. Fake weight: 405lbs, real weight: 225lbs
Deadlift using weights as follows:
1. Fake Weight: 0lbs, Real Weight: 135lbs
2. Fake Weight: 225lbs, Real Weight: 135lbs (start of joke)
3. Fake weight: 315lbs, real weight: 225lbs
4. Fake weight: 405lbs, real weight: 315lbs
5. Fake weight: 495lbs, real weight: 315lbs
6. Fake weight: 585lbs, real weight: 405lbs
7. Fake weight: 675lbs, real weight: 405lbs
West pulled a similar prank on bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman earlier this year. He misled the eight-time Mr. Olympia into thinking he lifted 700 pounds in the squat before revealing that he used fake weights for the stunt. He also teamed up with top strongman contenders Luke and Tom Stoltman for a Strongman-style training session three months ago.
Although Hall was aware of the possibility that fake weights could be involved, West’s acting skills convinced him otherwise.
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You can watch the full video below.
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