How Strong is UFC's Tom Aspinall? Training Session with Eddie Hall
VlogEddie Hall The Beast•1,596,360 views•Jan 21, 2024
Eddie Hall tests UFC's top fighter Tom Aspinall's strength through intense weightlifting and training challenges.
Blurb
Join Eddie Hall as he puts UFC's number one fighter, Tom Aspinall, through a rigorous strength test. Watch as Tom tackles heavy incline dumbbells, bench presses, pet deck machine reps, and triceps exercises. Along the way, Eddie shares insights on muscle recovery and the importance of protein and carbs, featuring his own supplement brand, Beast Pharm. Witness Tom's impressive power and endurance in this high-energy training session.
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Highlighted Clips
Starting the Incline Dumbbell Challenge
Eddie and Tom begin with incline dumbbells, aiming for a six-rep max to test Tom's upper body strength.
Tom Crushes 50kg Dumbbells Easily
Tom effortlessly completes six reps with 50kg dumbbells, surprising Eddie with his raw strength.
Pushing to 57.5kg Dumbbells
Tom pushes himself to lift 57.5kg dumbbells for six reps, showcasing his impressive power.
Incline Bench Press Power Test
Tom doubles the weight Tommy Fury lifted, pressing 120kg on each side for multiple reps.
Introduction and Nickname Banter
The video opens with Eddie Hall introducing Tom Aspinall, the UFC's number one contender, with a playful tone about nicknames. Tom expresses his dislike for nicknames, especially ones like "honey badger" or "tripod," which Eddie jokes about. This lighthearted exchange sets a casual and friendly atmosphere for the training session.
"I'm very sensitive to nicknames I don't really like them personally."
"What about tripod? Does that mean you got a big penis? Yeah, that's not me."
Key points:
- Tom Aspinall prefers to avoid nicknames.
- Eddie Hall teases Tom, establishing a relaxed vibe.
- The video’s focus is to test how strong Tom really is.
Incline Dumbbell Press Challenge
Eddie sets the first test: incline dumbbell presses aiming for a six-rep max. He references a previous video with Tommy Fury, who managed 50 kg dumbbells for six reps, setting a benchmark for Tom to beat. Tom admits he doesn’t often lift heavy weights in a bodybuilding style, which makes this test interesting.
"I want you to fail on the six."
"Tommy did 50 kilo, six reps, impressive."
"I don't lift heavy weights often, bodybuilding style stuff is alien to me."
Tom quickly powers through 50 kg dumbbells with ease, showing he has more in the tank. Eddie ups the weight to 57 kg, and Tom still impresses, nearly hitting 60 kg dumbbells for six reps, which Eddie rounds up as a remarkable feat.
"Just absolutely smash those 50 kilo dumbbells like they're nothing."
"57 is... I'll be impressed with myself."
"You wouldn't in a million years expect to be able to press 60 kilo dumbbells."
Key points:
- Tom easily surpasses Tommy Fury’s 50 kg benchmark.
- Nearly hits 60 kg dumbbells for six reps, showing exceptional pressing strength.
- Tom’s strength is surprising given his unfamiliarity with bodybuilding-style heavy lifting.
Incline Bench Press Machine Test
Next, Eddie moves to the incline bench press machine, referencing Tommy Fury’s performance of 120 kg total for a couple of reps. Tom doubles that by pressing 120 kg per side, totaling 240 kg, and manages two to three reps.
"Tommy did three plates aside, 120 kilo in total, a couple of reps."
"You've done 120 kilo each side, literally doubled what Tommy did."
This segment highlights Tom’s raw power, especially in pressing movements, and Eddie’s amazement at the numbers Tom is putting up.
Key points:
- Tom presses 120 kg per side on the incline bench machine.
- He doubles Tommy Fury’s previous total weight.
- Demonstrates Tom’s elite upper body pressing strength.
Pec Deck and Triceps Work
The session continues with pec deck exercises, again comparing Tom’s performance to Tommy Fury’s 11 plates for 10 reps. Tom completes his sets with relative ease, showing his muscular endurance and strength.
Eddie then introduces triceps rope pushdowns to finish the workout. Tom struggles a bit with the heaviest stack but manages 10 reps at a challenging weight, admitting triceps work is a weaker area for him compared to dips.
"Tommy did 11 plates down for 10 reps."
"That's a weakness of mine."
"I'm good with dips, I can do dips with 20 kilo."
Key points:
- Tom performs pec deck reps comfortably, matching or exceeding Tommy Fury’s numbers.
- Triceps pushdowns are a relative weakness for Tom.
- Tom prefers dips for triceps work, showing his training preferences.
Nutrition and Recovery
Midway through the session, Eddie introduces Beast Pharm RECOVER, a supplement blend of protein and carbs designed to replenish glycogen and aid muscle repair. Tom drinks the shake and reports feeling good and energized, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in supporting intense training.
"Two scoops is 25 g of protein and 48 gram of carbs."
"Muscles are depleted so it's important we're going to carb the muscles back up."
"Protein is going to get used to rebuild the muscle."
Key points:
- Nutrition is critical during intense training sessions.
- The supplement blend supports muscle recovery and glycogen replenishment.
- Tom feels energized after consuming the recovery shake.
Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
The video concludes with Eddie praising Tom’s strength, calling it "mesmerizing" and expressing surprise at how strong Tom really is. They tease upcoming videos, including a "day in the life" and a test of how hard Tom can punch, encouraging viewers to check out Tom’s official channel and subscribe.
"How strong Tom Aspinall is? Strong."
"That was mesmerizing at some points."
"There will also be a video on how hard Tom Aspinall can punch."
Key points:
- Tom Aspinall’s strength exceeds expectations.
- More content featuring Tom is planned, including fighting and lifestyle videos.
- Viewers are encouraged to follow both Eddie and Tom’s channels.
Summary
This video showcases Tom Aspinall’s impressive strength through a series of heavy pressing and isolation exercises, with comparisons to Tommy Fury’s previous performances. Despite not being a traditional bodybuilder, Tom demonstrates elite pressing power, especially on incline dumbbell and bench press movements. The session is balanced with nutrition advice and ends with a promise of more content exploring Tom’s fighting skills and lifestyle. Eddie Hall’s enthusiastic and friendly commentary adds personality and energy throughout the video.
Key Questions
Tom Aspinall demonstrates exceptional strength, easily surpassing the weights lifted by Tommy Fury in similar challenges, showing he is one of the strongest UFC fighters.
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