@alexchladik: A must do in Kyoto Japan!! The Kiyomizu-dera strength test, known as the Benkei Challenge, involves lifting a massive 100 kg (approx. 220 Ibs) iron staff ("Spear of Benkei") or 300-pound (136 kg) rod, located near the main hall. Legend states lifting it brings prosperity and honors the strength of the warrior monk Significance: It symbolizes the legendary power of Benkei, a warrior monk. Successfully lifting it is believed to grant good fortune, prosperity, and the "strength of a warrior". Many visitors fail. It requires significant strength. #kyoto #kyotojapan #benkeichallenge #japan #temple

•𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒆☆ :

Benkei used only 1 hand btw 😭🙏

P J :

Man you’re supposed to use two hands only not your whole body weight/shoulder 😭.

Mr. Chriz :

It’s 200lbs, I don’t think anyone is lifting it with 1 hand, I would try it two handed though

Bryce_Method :

Always haters in the comments

bonatuvada :

My dad lifted this in 2012 with one hand but he used reverse grip. Back facing it. This is probably easier since you have different muscle groups available but still. 🫶🏾

Boof :

bigAZ :

I litterly am yet to see someone fail this

Ajay Shibunath :

NicholasRage :

you're supposed to only use your pinky finger to lift it.

Lord Momo of the Momo Dynasty :

Would be easier if the gate around it wasn’t so wide

J :

the original weapon probably wasn't that heavy. they added the extra weight for dramatic effect.

guessimaback :

Never seen a video of someone failing to do this lol

Unc Strong :

make this in the shape of a kettlebell and nobody does it

Sen :

yall its lowkey amplified weight since your lifting it while standing away from it

boss kolokoy :

whats the exact weight of this?

caldakidd :

Ian understanding he lifted it nd people mad 😭

Manny Phantom :

Bro when y'all got to the hotel:

steph :

Everyone was soo impressed HA

GYBAMC :

Why are people hating in the comments. 💀

☆ tristesa ☆ :

He did nothing

dude :

This is so cool i want to do this one day so bad

biscuitstink :

OK, if baby beanpole can do it

A :

New ick unlocked

Zyren :

It’s actually almost 100kg so imagine 5 barbells

vtrooper6 :

hardest part for me was trynna get a good grip 😭😭