Thanks for this mate! 100% accurately represented.. the only exception is I believe in physio if you are injured. I don’t believe in it for ongoing prevention. To me, it’s boiled down to being extremely genetically gifted and focusing on the small handful of things that matter the most.
@@ClockCutter No matter how much you dedicate to tren anavar give up you still can't go from Marathon Runner to the literal strongest human being on the planet without impeccable genetics.
He knows anatomy, he knows recovery, he has the knowledge from his degree, you're kidding yourselves if you don't think he has his PED's dialed in perfectly as well. You add all that together and you get Hooper
Mitch is a biomechanical prodigy who loves to challenge himself. On top of that, he is a huge nerd. Put it all together and you get THE MOOSE. And he is not even at peak physical strength yet. He keeps growing every year. Love that guy. What an athlete.
I feel like Mitchell Hooper has kind of a Jouko Ahola approach to strongman. In Finland we had two talented strogmen Jouko Ahola and Riku Kiri (also Janne Virtanen, but I'll not discuss him now). Jouko Ahole was very small compared to Riku Kiri, who was a powerliting phenom being able to bench press 300 kg raw. Jouko Ahola used his brains a lot when preparing for the competitions: he would try to predict what kind of events there would be, and he would custom-make training implements which would help him prepare for events. Jouko Ahola would end up winning 2 titles, while Riku Kiri would only get second place finishes during his career. Ahola said that if he had his brain and Riku Kiri's body, he would have won 7 WSM titles. I'm guessing Mitch Hooper has a similar approach to strongman as Jouko Ahola - in that he uses his brains a lot, and tries to find the most efficient ways of doing things. On top of that, Mitch is pretty damn huge! For example, I was always wondering why strongmen don't use olympic lifting techniques for overhead press. Mitch Hooper saw the potential and started utilizing techniques like split jerk. And It's a good thing that he does this - because if other strongmen start doing the same, there will be a lot of new crazy world records, and a lot of excitement. Mitch breaking Big Z's overhead press (edit, correction: axle press) record was pretty cool.
@@pupper5580 Love both, Riku Kiri and Ahola. And I see your point. Mitches OH training he recently did is the perfect example. He figures out how to do movements perfectly before focusing on crazy weights and building up the specific strength needed to break records. Mitch wastes no time building muscles that do not help him, just to brute strength his way through. I mean that approach also works in some way, as you need to be flexible in your strength depending on what awkward variations of lifts you gonna encounter. But the results speak for themselves. Can not wait to see how the sport is going to evolve in the coming years. Greetings from Berlin.
@@pupper5580yes and no. Domek people have radę strenght a not that much of a power If they could u honestly think that they wouldnt figure it out? I know people that can push press more then can jerk. Mitchell is great no doubt.
I think his success comes from 3 things: 1. He is obviously a genetic freak 2. His previous history in other sports (especially running) has equipped him with a level of fitness that has never been seen before in strongman. 3. His background in kinesiology and focus on great technique in strongman events
It’s nice to see a strongman, not one that’s retired, put some respect on Mitch’s name. The fans are the worst, so many people hate on him for being as good as he is. Instead of being bitter people should enjoy the greatness they’re witnessing
I think sometimes people confuse the two. I hate how much Hooper wins, as a fan of close and exciting competitions...when you know who wins with 2 or 3 events left its boring. But that doesn't take away from Hooper. He's an incredible athlete and an even better person. He's said himself he doesn't think he's statically the strongest(although I think the debate could be made), but he's got no weaknesses. And if he has one, he trains it hard, so it's not a weakness. In fact, his pressing was a weakness at one point, now he's got a record. As for the athletes, they all praise him. I don't see anyone not praising him.
@@GodwinCarpenter you make a good point, I just don’t understand the hate. One thing that sets strongman apart from most sports is that you can have your favourites but you still want every athlete to do well
He recovers fast BECAUSE he was conditioned to endure BECAUSE he trained for marathon running. He didn't have a marathon runner body shape, still tall and muscular. But the conditioning it took for him to run 40k gave him a huge gas tank that helped him train strength at insanely high volumes. He thus gained a lot, and fast. Most strongmen have no gas tank at all. They target high body weight were cardio conditioning would just wreck their joints. Eddie Hall used to be an elite swimmer, I'm sure he had a decent tank before he went overboard and ballooned up to 400lbs.
in the running world there is a big emphasis on increasing your VO2 max and Zone 2 training... Strongman training has tiiiny bit of vo2 max training if they do some longish medleys, but it's still minimal, and afaik they do almost no zone 2 work. There some studies that talk about those training methods improving mitochondrial efficiency and improving your resting heart rate and such. Those things have such a huge effect on recovery.
Mitch does a great job of majoring in the majors. He also thinks about things logically and game plans extremely well. , I think his general athleticism, fitness, and ability to recover between events is a huge factor to his success. I think his methodology of not gaining weight pointlessly and maintaining the best health he can while doing strongman is huge.
It's quite evident that his heart is on a whole different level. I'm sure the marathon training plays into that but when he takes sometimes nearly twice as long to gas out on events he might not move as fast as other guys and he still beats them on distance or when every guy damn near faints at the end of an event where they went all out for a full minute and Mitch takes 2 quick breaths and then is up and looks good as new it really shows how different his heart is.
As a physical therapist myself, I LOVE the fact that hooper is so outspoken about the sham treatments we see for recovery. Red light, compression boots, ice baths all have weak evidence to support. The majority of valid and reliable studies show a negligible difference or no difference at all. I love that he cuts through the bullshit and shows us, in real time, that those things are useless. Apart from the good ol placebo effect.
@@paodwyer__ the issue with placebo is the benefits are negligible and usually don’t last with repeated treatments. Placebo is only so strong. However, at the level y’all compete at I give a little grace with treatments that lack evidence as y’all actually benefit from a 1-2% improvement. The average person does not. So at a certain level, where 1-2% can mean the difference in a podium or better payout, I get it. But then we also have to look at efficiency. If we are doing 5-6 silly treatments just to gain a possible 1-2% improvements, are we spending our time wisely. Bottom line, do what works for you. If rubbing grape jelly on the affected area and listening to Enya makes you feel like you recover quickly, turn that bitch up to 11. It’s just a breath of fresh air to see someone at this level be realistic and honest with recovery (he’s a physio right? Did I just make that up?).
@@paodwyer__ also remember, placebo is a mentality thing. It’s not having any physiological effect, hence the effects of placebo being minimal and/or transient.
He has big quads but not excessive mass elsewhere. I think as a strongman he is stabilising loads through technique not extra mass and gets mobility and stamina advantages over others.
Once Thor gets his pressingpower back, like before the pec tear, it will be alot harder for Hooper to win the titles. But to be fair, he's allround strong and smart.
It's exciting for sure. And Tom would have been third if he even hit one stone so he's in the mix there still, also guys like Evan, Lucas, Austin etc it's an exciting field of guys right now
@paodwyer__ I think that's important to remember for us fans. You guys who compete at the highest level can't be at your top every show. It's smart for Thor to do 3 major shows because they're spaced out and he could peak for each. But those who do 6-10 competitions like Tom and Hooper. You can't be at your best for every single one. Maybe 2 or 3, others you just hope to be "good enough". Which Hooper is 😂😂
The best thing about Mitch is his perspective, its what gives him an edge i think, i love both Mitch and Tom, I wish them and their families all the best!
Then Mitch shouldn't get injured on something like that. It was his mistake, don't cope about it. Mitch himself said that Tom's win was legit. @@boostedchicken001
I love Mitchell Hooper. Not only is he a lifted athlete, he's also an extremely nice guy. I've met him twice, and it was. So pleasant and genuine every time
His aerobic training at a young age is a huge key to his success! As you stated, his recovery is highly unusual. Perhaps the new formula for strongman from a young age.
Mitchell came out of nowhere and took over. It’s cool that he’s a really nice guy and explains how he did it. He’s not a secret keeper but besides being gifted he puts tons of time in how the body works mechanically so it makes him hard to bear.
Hooper is an intelligent guy. He has great genetics, but I think what really gives him the edge is that he lifts smart, recovers smart, and (presumably) dopes smart.
I think walking is naturally designed to heal the human body. It's great for most of your joints, back and your posture. The motion of walking also helps with digestion and i suspect might be good for your internal organs in general.
People underestimate the sheer power of a truly insane athlete. Hooper as always been a top of the line talent in alot of sports he’s done. And just his overall athletic ability is honestly fucking nuts. So it’s not surprising at all that with PEDs and proper food and training that he’s right at the top.
My son was in an amateur strong man contest and Mitch was part of the organizing team, he is a very kind and supportive guy! By the way, I was very proud of my son, he finished something like 9th out of 12, but his dad was a long distance runner, yup I was long legged and skinny... not a strong man at all. My son is OK with an uphill battle, it is more about self improvement and doing what you love.
As a Brit and a big Tom Stoltman fan, It's a shame that he exists in the time of Mitchell Hooper. The guy is just a complete athlete and may very well go down as the greatest of all time. You can't really do anything other than admire how great he really is. I hope Tom and Thor up their games and fill in some weaknesses in order to truly push Mitchell to his absolute limit. Bravo Mitchell.
I see where youre coming from. But i think it's also a big opportunity for Tom to really push everything to the max and not leave anything on the table. I'm excited for the 3 of them to go head to head all out in the next few years.
There's no denying that he's really fucking good at this strongman lark, but Big Loz has got to at least be partially responsible for Mitch's ongoing success. There's no denying his pedigree as a top Strongman coach, based on how many of his clients are consistently winning trophies.
@@bdegrds The amount of disrespect for intelligence today is crazy. You'd be shocked at how big of an IQ spread there is between humans. He has a Masters I believe, and tried strongman for "the hell of it". He could have gone on to be a Doctor, and anything he wanted. Most strongman competitors have little to no options outside of the sport. Here's a tip: if you can't comprehend something, it's your own cognitive inabilities causing it.
Hooper does more functional fitness than previous strongmen. He’s smart on programming and preparation. So much respect for him, and that’s coming from a Stoltman fan.
That marathon running background means Hooper has a high level of built up cardio capacity and a base of slow twitch muscle fiber. That will aid in him recovering quickly between events.
Really would’ve loved to see Mitch and Brian both in their primes face off: two incredibly smart and gifted strongmen with backgrounds in physical fitness who are/were at the top of the sport
He said himself he uses alot of peptides as well för recovery. And no.. gear alone wont make anyone World strongest man in 4 years.. but its definitely needed. I think its a combination of genes, background, mindset, gear, training, recovery. If you have all that you at least got a shot to come very far.
I just hope that people understand what the difference is between the strongest man and the best strength athlete. Mitchell Hooper is not the strongest man - he’s (arguably) the best strength athlete (right now). He’s the best strength athlete because of his blend of well-rounded ability, stamina, athleticism and technique - not because he’s the STRONGEST man capable of the most force. Am I forgetting anything here?
@@bkbrawla666 ‘Strongman’ is just a word, a term that everyone understands, describing all over strength. Probably goes back centuries to a time when farmers and craftsmen did their thing before mechanization. As far as competition goes, it means it’s open to everyone provided you are good enough and get through qualifiers to earn a place in the field. I think you are saying what about……say Julius Maddox bench specialist. Is he the strongest man? At bench probably yea. Then we have professional powerlifters, Olympic lifters, Olympic shot putters and so on. Where would they come in WSM? Nowhere probably. THE strongest man in the world does not exist, as one human being, but WSM (Shaw Classic, Arnold’s and this new one) are probably about as good as it gets to crown, the ‘Strongest man’ (on that day). Hooper is NOT the strongest man at every lift, throw, pull, push you could dream up. It’s impossible. Look at Mark Felix at 58 with the best grip. Explain that. You can’t, it’s just his genetics, a gift, whatever you want to call it. Everyone you name now could try to enter WSM and compete, but they don’t, for whatever reasons, good reasons probably so you can only play the field in front of you, and at this time Hooper is top of that pile. Same as Stoltman, maybe Thor and a few others. They are all in the mix, some come & go. I’m no Hooper fanboy either, he seems a really decent bloke and I enjoy watching all of them compete and want all of them to do well, why wouldn’t I? It’s good for the sport. I don’t really disagree with you but I think the best strength athlete is the same as worlds strongest man, it’s semantics, you say potato I say pot-ato.
@@jfro5867hooper is definitely not the “strongest” man by a long shot. He’s just the best athlete with the best cardio and well rounded, that competes in strongman. He wins by consistently finishing 2nd in every event and racking up points. He don’t win many individual events and his pressing and deadlifting power is levels below peak Thor or Eddie. It’s actually not even close
@@jfro5867 I see what you're saying. I'd also add that first and foremost, these strongman events are an entertainment product and a business. I'm a fan of raw power and pure force. I don't enjoy when "strongman" competitions are won because the winner is faster, has more stamina, is more athletic and has better technique and strategy. It doesn't sit right with me when I look at Mitchell Hooper and I think to myself "this guy is referred to as the strongest man on earth/the best strongman" -- especially knowing the reasons why he's winning these competitions. I get it, though. It's all about marketability, entertainment and what's the most fun to watch
I think Mitch overcomes many other strongma in the endurance field, he is not necessarily stronget than Thor, Hall or Big Z, but the way the man can carry with a failed attempt and then make it happen is a gift. Plus, still he is ridiculously strong and smart
Mitch is a phenom. He has tore the strongman book up. He has just got the genetics and is so smart on events and recovery. He is half the size so people doubt it. I hope he drops every implement but in the kindest way as i am team stoltman. Mitch is just pure class what the man has done is on another level. Looked at his stats on the tractor first pull he was off the charts leg power like king kong. All in the legs and lungs this game. Have you herd about the big strongman his name is mitch hooper 😅😅 a row of 18 medals on his chest a big chest 😅😅
Hooper really is just a crazy phenom in Strongman, he has totally shaken the whole sport up. I think his avoidance of any serious injuries is a big contributer to his constant success too. I just wish that injuries were not a thing, imagine all the elite guys competing but in top shape with no injuries holding anyone back!
He reminds me of 2019 licis, he's just good at everything. Lol. He knows what place he needs in each event to win overall. But he's kept the consistency going for several years now. So he's basically licis, but without the injuries that held licis back from repeating over and over again.
@@nicholassmith7048 nope. He had minor niggles that he refused to rehab properly. Got taken by some charlatans that only increased his kinesiophobia (fear of movement). You could see his mind getting further and further away from competing. He did have a couple of legit injuries but towards the very end it was all mental. Just because you come off as positive and happy doesn’t mean you’re mentally strong. Mental strength isn’t an umbrella term. You can be mentally strong in some aspects and weak in others.
Mitch has got tons of explosive power specifically in his quads and posterior chain. Hes kind of like a good SHW Oly lifter who is also has great stamina. I dont thi k hes as strong as Thor, or Eddie, in that Thor pressed a 213kg log, and Mitch lacks the upper body strength to press, but he just drives it with his legs and locks out...job done. Theres no denying his DL strength and squat strength, but he hasnt squatted 460kg to depth like Thor either.
This recovery point is interesting to me. I'm no expert by any means, but I do believe that the strength / recovery world is full of a lot of pseudo-scientific or at least over-hyped stuff. To each their own, but I do believe that his background in science helps him sift through all this stuff and pick out what really works. And I do believe that his general smarts are a huge part in his ability to adapt quickly and find the very best technique for anything. The squat at the SMOE this past weekend proves this again.
Matt Wenning is a big believer in gpp training and does alot of ”cardio focused lifting”. Rucking on turn off treadmills and so on. Wenning states that him doing all that gpp training (both before and after a training session) is the reason hes been able to do all the heavy lifting. Active recovery helps with blood circulation wich in turn will help remove metabolites, give more oxygenation to the tissue and promote repair. A sauna or red light therapy will never do what just moving does. However they might be a nice addition to have. Cardio and gpp training will also promote more mithocondria wich will help in performance and recovery. Id imagine that being a marathon runner for a few years before going into strength is a very good way to approach things.
I think he wouldn't. His strength is his competitiveness, doing the necessary work to win and his versatility, basically being constantly good at every event without really excelling at one specific event (except the overhead presses where he is currently the strongest I would say, WR and everything).
Your assessment of Hooper is accurate. I might add I find Hooper is very tactical in how he manages his pyhsical endurance. Also almost every comp. he has one event which he will not complete so as to save his energy for a tougher comp.. Suscribed.
I love hearing Pa's take on Hooper. When Pa smiled and mentioned that Hooper could use a filter sometimes...it reminded me of when he got mad at Coach Greg that time. I can see having to calm my cockiness down at the pool table if Pa was having drinks in the room.
I would say that in addition to genetics and work ethic, he has a strong background in kinesiology/physical education which helps him build muscle (efficiently for specific events) and avoid injury. He also is smart and study's everything.
Hoppers been lifting and playing sports since he was a kid. He had strong barbell lifts in h8gh school. He's developed his strength over decades not a few years.
It's pretty crazy how he got to the top so fast and how consistent he is. And statically he keeps getting stronger so who knows how strong he gets if he keeps competing for years. It's like a combination of being strong enough statically to never be outside of the top 2-3 on the static events but then athletic and explosive enough to also win or be top 2-3 in the moving/loading events and then on top of that he rarely makes mistakes and seemingly never gets tired lol
This is so insane. I will probably never even hit a 200kg Deadlift, training for years now. And Mitch was getting these numbers in no time. Absolutely gifted 😮
We've seen studies showing that hot/cold reduces muscle gains, while active recovery and massage do not, and also that cold therapy increases healing time from joint injuries. It's not absolute proof but it's the best information we have. Of course hot/cold may be useful if you've really overdone it and are brutally sore, and cold may be useful for a short time for a severe sprain or something where initial swelling can do more damage.
Everyone’s talking about the things he does in training and being athletic, but he’s really really strong. He’ll always be right there in dead lift and squat as well as explosive power like keg toss and circus dumbbell. He wins or comes in second in almost everything including straight power events. If he can keep away from injuries and keeps training he is going to keep on getting podiums and wins.
I think walking makes sense, keep the blood flowing. More circulation, means more nutrients, faster removal of waste and thus possibly faster recovery.
Back when I was lifting, in between sets and lifts, during rests, I would walk. And my rests varied from 2 to 3 minutes or so. Typically a session would take around an hour to an hour and a half, but a good half an hour or more of that was just walking. Then I would also walk/hike on off days, and sometimes walk/hike on workout days otherwise. Anyways, it seemed to help.
I don't think that the other recovery stuff is shit, but I personally feel like the benefits are over-hyped. But, I've also always felt like even if it's a placebo, if it makes someone feel better then go for it.
I think it's fair to say no strongman has ever gotten this good, this fast. Big Z's podium streak is still twice as long as Hooper's though. His body must just recover extremely quickly, and I think his academic background helps him maintain excellent form while maximizing the strength he can get out of his body/frame. He also has a very knowledgeable coach, Big Loz.
Mitch is very balanced. Not the best at any single event but is competing for the lead in most events..I think martins was like this until he started getting injured.
Wen I started training I trained arms only, biceps and triceps. I had a big dumbell, I barely could lift it with both hands (biceps). In a few weeks I could do 9 reps with one hand. My arms grew from 35 to 40 cm. I was 16 year old. Always natural. Two meals a day.
Having developed all these other physical capabilities earlier in life definitely helped. Maybe it makes him less injury prone. He's also an expert in a field that's related to what he does, so he knows how to train. And on top of that, he's a biomechanical and genetic wonder.
Very much looking forward to the battles between thor and mitch over the next 3 or 4 years. If they both stay healthy and strong, there could be some legendary shows between them
Walking is the most underrated form of exercise. Swimming probably better but people don't underrate it as much. Walking is simply magical for recovery, digestion and nutrient distribution. The best thing to do for weigh loss as well. If you have time and want to be at your best. Walk one to three hours per day cut up into one hour sessions.
Looking at his powerlifting stats he was about 118kg beforehand when he pulled 345kg and benched 177.5kg. Do you think he was natural when he did these feats?
His IQ for the game is high, problem solves events well, strategizes well and has great athleticism he squeezes every drop out of every muscle really well.
In my opinion; Mitchell Hooper has accomplished more in 2 years than most achieve in a full career and is already on his way to being in the conversation of GOAT. Who else has ever had a podium streak like him? Its utterly insane.
Big Z had a podium streak far better than this, it was like 35 or something daft. Liz mentioned it in a video not that long ago. However, that included all the minor shows too. Strongman league stuff.
They guy is an athlete and a sports scientist. He studies biomechanics and technique. He's getting better and stronger and he will change strongman by the end of his career, if others want to keep up.
Big Z was absolutely pushed to his limits with Shaw and Pudz. Z didn't win WSM for several years until he got to his prime. Imagine if Shaw or Z (one or the other) was not there? One of them would have 8 or 10 WSM trophies. Then take out the IFSA split... Z could've won 10 I bet.
Hopper just lifted 218kg! More than anyone else. Pa reckons the deadlift record is on if he wants it badly enough. Eddie had his WSM win that he did deserve but he scraped that victory really by the closest of margins, then bailed straight after and never competed again. Why? Because he knew it was a one off. Fair enough, but he’s traded on that legacy like no other. He still calls himself WSM but that was 7 years ago. Big Z, Shaw, Pudz are on a whole higher level (later generations of strongman). Tom could be in that top group IF he doesn’t go off the boil. Time will tell.
Tom is 30 years old now, and he still bombs a lot of the events as we saw here with strongest man on earth and earlier this year with the Arnold Classic Ohio. All the Stoltman fans will hate me for telling the truth, that he is not as consistent as Mitch or Hafthor with winning multiple titles or breaking world records.
@@jfro5867 Tom will never be in that group. He is unbelievably gifted and strong yes, but he mentally does not have what it takes to win many different titles. Look at his record, 30 international comps, only 4 wins. Leagues below those other guys.
@@thomasrosendahl2783 SMOE Thor and Mitch are there with their coaches. Tom is there with the missus. Sadly he just does not have the same elite professional approach and attitude to winning. Its work, why the hell wasn't Dan there telling him to get a light stone in the bag before going guns blazing for the big boy. 2nd year on the trot too.
I think one thing that makes him so successful is his degree in sports science. Brian Shaw has a similar degree I believe, that plus his monster frame is what makes Brian the G.O.A.T. Mitch has enough frame to work with and that same level of athletic intelligence. It takes more than one brain to make a champion strongman body, but when the central brain is strong then the rest of it ties in together much better.
Obviously natural but its the way he trains. He does cardio short and high ouput cardio. Running circulates blood and blood brings nutrients everywhere, nutrients heal and aid the body.He also doesnt over eat so he is not overwheight he is actually as light as he could possibly be for the weights he is lifting. He incorporates the best of every sport
I saw another guy at scl in Holland. He is from south africa:Rayno Nell His first international comp in holland and with 2 fingers in his nose and 1 eye shut he beated everybody: Kevin Hazeleger,Kelvin de Ruiter, Aivars Smaukstelis.... He is a animal
Mitch is right, Physiotherapy is not recovery, at least not recovery for someone not injured, it can be used as training sometimes to not get injured, but not recovery. Hot and cold, sauna, cold plunge, massage, etc... Are only recovery IF you like it, and feel comfortable doing it. The only 100% science base recovery methods are, enough food, Sleep, getting in a comfortable position like laying down, doing things you enjoy, and in specific moments like in between exercises slow movements like walking can add to the recovery, aside from that there's drugs, and that's it.
Thanks for this mate! 100% accurately represented.. the only exception is I believe in physio if you are injured. I don’t believe in it for ongoing prevention.
To me, it’s boiled down to being extremely genetically gifted and focusing on the small handful of things that matter the most.
Sorry yes I should’ve stated that, ongoing prevention physio you’re not a believer in! See you soon 👊🏼
How much walking do you usually do for your recovery Mitch? Do you wear those barefoot shoes? Big fan from the UK
The genetic gift to respond extremely well to trenning anavar giving up?
The moose is the strongest man on earth without a doubt . All the hate is coming from woke betas, having no weaknesses means having many strengths
@@ClockCutter No matter how much you dedicate to tren anavar give up you still can't go from Marathon Runner to the literal strongest human being on the planet without impeccable genetics.
He knows anatomy, he knows recovery, he has the knowledge from his degree, you're kidding yourselves if you don't think he has his PED's dialed in perfectly as well. You add all that together and you get Hooper
And a lengthy athletic background since he was a kid
@@Bmxae 💯. I'm not taking anything away from him. There's plenty of people that could have that same combination and not achieve what he has
and of course top teir strength genetics. you can have everything else and not make it to the top without them
@@lawsong6663 i have all these except iam lazy af
He also has Stan Efferding as his nutritionist and Big Loz as coach. So a lot of experience behind his own.
Mitch is a biomechanical prodigy who loves to challenge himself. On top of that, he is a huge nerd. Put it all together and you get THE MOOSE.
And he is not even at peak physical strength yet. He keeps growing every year. Love that guy. What an athlete.
I feel like Mitchell Hooper has kind of a Jouko Ahola approach to strongman. In Finland we had two talented strogmen Jouko Ahola and Riku Kiri (also Janne Virtanen, but I'll not discuss him now). Jouko Ahole was very small compared to Riku Kiri, who was a powerliting phenom being able to bench press 300 kg raw. Jouko Ahola used his brains a lot when preparing for the competitions: he would try to predict what kind of events there would be, and he would custom-make training implements which would help him prepare for events. Jouko Ahola would end up winning 2 titles, while Riku Kiri would only get second place finishes during his career. Ahola said that if he had his brain and Riku Kiri's body, he would have won 7 WSM titles.
I'm guessing Mitch Hooper has a similar approach to strongman as Jouko Ahola - in that he uses his brains a lot, and tries to find the most efficient ways of doing things. On top of that, Mitch is pretty damn huge!
For example, I was always wondering why strongmen don't use olympic lifting techniques for overhead press. Mitch Hooper saw the potential and started utilizing techniques like split jerk. And It's a good thing that he does this - because if other strongmen start doing the same, there will be a lot of new crazy world records, and a lot of excitement. Mitch breaking Big Z's overhead press (edit, correction: axle press) record was pretty cool.
@@pupper5580 Love both, Riku Kiri and Ahola. And I see your point. Mitches OH training he recently did is the perfect example. He figures out how to do movements perfectly before focusing on crazy weights and building up the specific strength needed to break records.
Mitch wastes no time building muscles that do not help him, just to brute strength his way through. I mean that approach also works in some way, as you need to be flexible in your strength depending on what awkward variations of lifts you gonna encounter. But the results speak for themselves. Can not wait to see how the sport is going to evolve in the coming years. Greetings from Berlin.
@@pupper5580yes and no. Domek people have radę strenght a not that much of a power If they could u honestly think that they wouldnt figure it out? I know people that can push press more then can jerk. Mitchell is great no doubt.
Well said!! Absolutely prodigy! We are witnessing Greatness!
I think his success comes from 3 things:
1. He is obviously a genetic freak
2. His previous history in other sports (especially running) has equipped him with a level of fitness that has never been seen before in strongman.
3. His background in kinesiology and focus on great technique in strongman events
‘tree huntret and tirty too’ is just so fun to listen to haha
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It’s nice to see a strongman, not one that’s retired, put some respect on Mitch’s name. The fans are the worst, so many people hate on him for being as good as he is. Instead of being bitter people should enjoy the greatness they’re witnessing
I 100% agree
I don't think it's that way mate, there's a small number of people who hate him and they are usually the loudest on Internet forums etc.
I think sometimes people confuse the two. I hate how much Hooper wins, as a fan of close and exciting competitions...when you know who wins with 2 or 3 events left its boring.
But that doesn't take away from Hooper. He's an incredible athlete and an even better person. He's said himself he doesn't think he's statically the strongest(although I think the debate could be made), but he's got no weaknesses. And if he has one, he trains it hard, so it's not a weakness. In fact, his pressing was a weakness at one point, now he's got a record.
As for the athletes, they all praise him. I don't see anyone not praising him.
@@GodwinCarpenter you make a good point, I just don’t understand the hate. One thing that sets strongman apart from most sports is that you can have your favourites but you still want every athlete to do well
How can someone dislike Mitchell? He is one of the nicest guys in strength-related sports.
He recovers fast BECAUSE he was conditioned to endure BECAUSE he trained for marathon running. He didn't have a marathon runner body shape, still tall and muscular. But the conditioning it took for him to run 40k gave him a huge gas tank that helped him train strength at insanely high volumes. He thus gained a lot, and fast. Most strongmen have no gas tank at all. They target high body weight were cardio conditioning would just wreck their joints. Eddie Hall used to be an elite swimmer, I'm sure he had a decent tank before he went overboard and ballooned up to 400lbs.
I do think the marathon training has something to do with his speedy recovery
in the running world there is a big emphasis on increasing your VO2 max and Zone 2 training... Strongman training has tiiiny bit of vo2 max training if they do some longish medleys, but it's still minimal, and afaik they do almost no zone 2 work. There some studies that talk about those training methods improving mitochondrial efficiency and improving your resting heart rate and such. Those things have such a huge effect on recovery.
@@sagebauer1077 No activity is 100% aerobic. High VO2 max means less anaerobic energy needed and faster recovery.
Every generation has a few individuals come along and question how people train. He is definitely one.
Good points Pa.
Mitch does a great job of majoring in the majors. He also thinks about things logically and game plans extremely well. , I think his general athleticism, fitness, and ability to recover between events is a huge factor to his success. I think his methodology of not gaining weight pointlessly and maintaining the best health he can while doing strongman is huge.
It's quite evident that his heart is on a whole different level. I'm sure the marathon training plays into that but when he takes sometimes nearly twice as long to gas out on events he might not move as fast as other guys and he still beats them on distance or when every guy damn near faints at the end of an event where they went all out for a full minute and Mitch takes 2 quick breaths and then is up and looks good as new it really shows how different his heart is.
I think I that just means he has better cardio than everyone else from years of running
@@antoniehm87 I used heart as a double meaning. Yes, his cardio is peak but also his determination to push (or pull) just a bit more.
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As a physical therapist myself, I LOVE the fact that hooper is so outspoken about the sham treatments we see for recovery. Red light, compression boots, ice baths all have weak evidence to support. The majority of valid and reliable studies show a negligible difference or no difference at all. I love that he cuts through the bullshit and shows us, in real time, that those things are useless. Apart from the good ol placebo effect.
True, tho even if it’s placebo effect and it works do we care?
@@paodwyer__ the issue with placebo is the benefits are negligible and usually don’t last with repeated treatments. Placebo is only so strong. However, at the level y’all compete at I give a little grace with treatments that lack evidence as y’all actually benefit from a 1-2% improvement. The average person does not. So at a certain level, where 1-2% can mean the difference in a podium or better payout, I get it. But then we also have to look at efficiency. If we are doing 5-6 silly treatments just to gain a possible 1-2% improvements, are we spending our time wisely. Bottom line, do what works for you. If rubbing grape jelly on the affected area and listening to Enya makes you feel like you recover quickly, turn that bitch up to 11. It’s just a breath of fresh air to see someone at this level be realistic and honest with recovery (he’s a physio right? Did I just make that up?).
@@paodwyer__ also remember, placebo is a mentality thing. It’s not having any physiological effect, hence the effects of placebo being minimal and/or transient.
@@paodwyer__It can be a very expensive placebo.....🤑
@@trevtkdplacebo has physiological effects.
The size of his quads when he was a runner is mad.
He has big quads but not excessive mass elsewhere. I think as a strongman he is stabilising loads through technique not extra mass and gets mobility and stamina advantages over others.
Once Thor gets his pressingpower back, like before the pec tear, it will be alot harder for Hooper to win the titles. But to be fair, he's allround strong and smart.
Ya that’s fair but hooper has so many comps done back to back this year also
It's exciting for sure. And Tom would have been third if he even hit one stone so he's in the mix there still, also guys like Evan, Lucas, Austin etc it's an exciting field of guys right now
I don't agree with that. Mitch is only getting better Thor is near the end of his career
@paodwyer__ I think that's important to remember for us fans. You guys who compete at the highest level can't be at your top every show. It's smart for Thor to do 3 major shows because they're spaced out and he could peak for each.
But those who do 6-10 competitions like Tom and Hooper. You can't be at your best for every single one. Maybe 2 or 3, others you just hope to be "good enough".
Which Hooper is 😂😂
Thor doesn't have age on his side.
The best thing about Mitch is his perspective, its what gives him an edge i think, i love both Mitch and Tom, I wish them and their families all the best!
Tom sucks only can win wsm because hooper was injured tom will never beat hooper if mitchnis not injured
Then Mitch shouldn't get injured on something like that. It was his mistake, don't cope about it. Mitch himself said that Tom's win was legit. @@boostedchicken001
I love Mitchell Hooper. Not only is he a lifted athlete, he's also an extremely nice guy. I've met him twice, and it was. So pleasant and genuine every time
His aerobic training at a young age is a huge key to his success! As you stated, his recovery is highly unusual. Perhaps the new formula for strongman from a young age.
Mitchell came out of nowhere and took over. It’s cool that he’s a really nice guy and explains how he did it. He’s not a secret keeper but besides being gifted he puts tons of time in how the body works mechanically so it makes him hard to bear.
Hooper is an intelligent guy. He has great genetics, but I think what really gives him the edge is that he lifts smart, recovers smart, and (presumably) dopes smart.
Has a good team too. Stan Efferding for nutrition and Big Loz for coach. A lot of experience around him.
I think the best way to describe Mitch is to imagine if you took a very high level CrossFit athlete and ballooned them up to 300lb plus.
I think walking is naturally designed to heal the human body. It's great for most of your joints, back and your posture. The motion of walking also helps with digestion and i suspect might be good for your internal organs in general.
Sounds like very good advice, thank you siir
It actually does help with digestion. After a big meal , 10-40 minutes walk and I can go to sleep with no issues. Otherwise I’d get a heartburn
Mehhh I walk at least 2 hours a day it don't help me at L
Also good for your mind.
People underestimate the sheer power of a truly insane athlete. Hooper as always been a top of the line talent in alot of sports he’s done. And just his overall athletic ability is honestly fucking nuts. So it’s not surprising at all that with PEDs and proper food and training that he’s right at the top.
My son was in an amateur strong man contest and Mitch was part of the organizing team, he is a very kind and supportive guy! By the way, I was very proud of my son, he finished something like 9th out of 12, but his dad was a long distance runner, yup I was long legged and skinny... not a strong man at all. My son is OK with an uphill battle, it is more about self improvement and doing what you love.
As a Brit and a big Tom Stoltman fan, It's a shame that he exists in the time of Mitchell Hooper. The guy is just a complete athlete and may very well go down as the greatest of all time. You can't really do anything other than admire how great he really is. I hope Tom and Thor up their games and fill in some weaknesses in order to truly push Mitchell to his absolute limit. Bravo Mitchell.
I see where youre coming from. But i think it's also a big opportunity for Tom to really push everything to the max and not leave anything on the table. I'm excited for the 3 of them to go head to head all out in the next few years.
Steel sharpens steel. I hope they really push eachother too but I think Mitch may well be the GOAT @ashermack2543
There's no denying that he's really fucking good at this strongman lark, but Big Loz has got to at least be partially responsible for Mitch's ongoing success. There's no denying his pedigree as a top Strongman coach, based on how many of his clients are consistently winning trophies.
There are a few really really good coaches out there. Small group. But you can’t beat genetics.
@adamjones5931 don't forget that Mitch was smart enough to choose Loz to be his coach.
Not "At least partially". That means "Either partially, or completely". Loz is clearly a great coach it can't be right that he is the sole reason.
Does that mean we should discredit Thor for his success cause he has a trainer?
I mean wouldn't we all choose loz?@@jaybruzas225
Hooper is a great addition to the sport, a generational talent.
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Of course there's genetics but also he is much smarter than everyone else
Lol no
I think that is a bit overplayed and a bit disrespectful to the other guys.
@@bdegrds The amount of disrespect for intelligence today is crazy. You'd be shocked at how big of an IQ spread there is between humans. He has a Masters I believe, and tried strongman for "the hell of it". He could have gone on to be a Doctor, and anything he wanted. Most strongman competitors have little to no options outside of the sport. Here's a tip: if you can't comprehend something, it's your own cognitive inabilities causing it.
Hooper does more functional fitness than previous strongmen. He’s smart on programming and preparation. So much respect for him, and that’s coming from a Stoltman fan.
Best comment section responses I’ve seen in ages!❤
That marathon running background means Hooper has a high level of built up cardio capacity and a base of slow twitch muscle fiber. That will aid in him recovering quickly between events.
I think the blood flow and wind developed by running marathons has a lot to do with it.
He is just a genetic freak and ridiculously good at finding techniques.
Really would’ve loved to see Mitch and Brian both in their primes face off: two incredibly smart and gifted strongmen with backgrounds in physical fitness who are/were at the top of the sport
The reason is clear: look at the size of his neck at 0:57 even as a marathon runner!
He said himself he uses alot of peptides as well för recovery.
And no.. gear alone wont make anyone World strongest man in 4 years.. but its definitely needed.
I think its a combination of genes, background, mindset, gear, training, recovery.
If you have all that you at least got a shot to come very far.
I just hope that people understand what the difference is between the strongest man and the best strength athlete. Mitchell Hooper is not the strongest man - he’s (arguably) the best strength athlete (right now). He’s the best strength athlete because of his blend of well-rounded ability, stamina, athleticism and technique - not because he’s the STRONGEST man capable of the most force. Am I forgetting anything here?
Yea, completely overthinking it.
@@jfro5867 Let's hear a counter argument!
@@bkbrawla666 ‘Strongman’ is just a word, a term that everyone understands, describing all over strength. Probably goes back centuries to a time when farmers and craftsmen did their thing before mechanization. As far as competition goes, it means it’s open to everyone provided you are good enough and get through qualifiers to earn a place in the field. I think you are saying what about……say Julius Maddox bench specialist. Is he the strongest man? At bench probably yea. Then we have professional powerlifters, Olympic lifters, Olympic shot putters and so on. Where would they come in WSM? Nowhere probably. THE strongest man in the world does not exist, as one human being, but WSM (Shaw Classic, Arnold’s and this new one) are probably about as good as it gets to crown, the ‘Strongest man’ (on that day). Hooper is NOT the strongest man at every lift, throw, pull, push you could dream up. It’s impossible. Look at Mark Felix at 58 with the best grip. Explain that. You can’t, it’s just his genetics, a gift, whatever you want to call it. Everyone you name now could try to enter WSM and compete, but they don’t, for whatever reasons, good reasons probably so you can only play the field in front of you, and at this time Hooper is top of that pile. Same as Stoltman, maybe Thor and a few others. They are all in the mix, some come & go. I’m no Hooper fanboy either, he seems a really decent bloke and I enjoy watching all of them compete and want all of them to do well, why wouldn’t I? It’s good for the sport. I don’t really disagree with you but I think the best strength athlete is the same as worlds strongest man, it’s semantics, you say potato I say pot-ato.
@@jfro5867hooper is definitely not the “strongest” man by a long shot. He’s just the best athlete with the best cardio and well rounded, that competes in strongman. He wins by consistently finishing 2nd in every event and racking up points. He don’t win many individual events and his pressing and deadlifting power is levels below peak Thor or Eddie. It’s actually not even close
@@jfro5867 I see what you're saying. I'd also add that first and foremost, these strongman events are an entertainment product and a business. I'm a fan of raw power and pure force. I don't enjoy when "strongman" competitions are won because the winner is faster, has more stamina, is more athletic and has better technique and strategy. It doesn't sit right with me when I look at Mitchell Hooper and I think to myself "this guy is referred to as the strongest man on earth/the best strongman" -- especially knowing the reasons why he's winning these competitions. I get it, though. It's all about marketability, entertainment and what's the most fun to watch
I think Mitch overcomes many other strongma in the endurance field, he is not necessarily stronget than Thor, Hall or Big Z, but the way the man can carry with a failed attempt and then make it happen is a gift. Plus, still he is ridiculously strong and smart
Mitch is a phenom. He has tore the strongman book up. He has just got the genetics and is so smart on events and recovery. He is half the size so people doubt it. I hope he drops every implement but in the kindest way as i am team stoltman. Mitch is just pure class what the man has done is on another level. Looked at his stats on the tractor first pull he was off the charts leg power like king kong. All in the legs and lungs this game. Have you herd about the big strongman his name is mitch hooper 😅😅 a row of 18 medals on his chest a big chest 😅😅
Hooper really is just a crazy phenom in Strongman, he has totally shaken the whole sport up. I think his avoidance of any serious injuries is a big contributer to his constant success too. I just wish that injuries were not a thing, imagine all the elite guys competing but in top shape with no injuries holding anyone back!
He reminds me of 2019 licis, he's just good at everything. Lol. He knows what place he needs in each event to win overall. But he's kept the consistency going for several years now. So he's basically licis, but without the injuries that held licis back from repeating over and over again.
Poor licis. So physically strong but so mentally weak.
@@trevtkdother way around; his body broke down but mentally he's super strong and has one of most positive attitudes and outlooks of anyone.
@@nicholassmith7048 nope. He had minor niggles that he refused to rehab properly. Got taken by some charlatans that only increased his kinesiophobia (fear of movement). You could see his mind getting further and further away from competing. He did have a couple of legit injuries but towards the very end it was all mental. Just because you come off as positive and happy doesn’t mean you’re mentally strong. Mental strength isn’t an umbrella term. You can be mentally strong in some aspects and weak in others.
Thank you I didn't know all that about him! Very impressing!
Mitch has got tons of explosive power specifically in his quads and posterior chain. Hes kind of like a good SHW Oly lifter who is also has great stamina. I dont thi k hes as strong as Thor, or Eddie, in that Thor pressed a 213kg log, and Mitch lacks the upper body strength to press, but he just drives it with his legs and locks out...job done. Theres no denying his DL strength and squat strength, but he hasnt squatted 460kg to depth like Thor either.
This recovery point is interesting to me. I'm no expert by any means, but I do believe that the strength / recovery world is full of a lot of pseudo-scientific or at least over-hyped stuff. To each their own, but I do believe that his background in science helps him sift through all this stuff and pick out what really works.
And I do believe that his general smarts are a huge part in his ability to adapt quickly and find the very best technique for anything. The squat at the SMOE this past weekend proves this again.
When people talk about "Canadian Nice", they're talking about guys like Mitchell. He's a nice dude, and will speak his mind.
Matt Wenning is a big believer in gpp training and does alot of ”cardio focused lifting”. Rucking on turn off treadmills and so on.
Wenning states that him doing all that gpp training (both before and after a training session) is the reason hes been able to do all the heavy lifting.
Active recovery helps with blood circulation wich in turn will help remove metabolites, give more oxygenation to the tissue and promote repair.
A sauna or red light therapy will never do what just moving does. However they might be a nice addition to have.
Cardio and gpp training will also promote more mithocondria wich will help in performance and recovery.
Id imagine that being a marathon runner for a few years before going into strength is a very good way to approach things.
Thanks for sharing your insights. Nice to see a competing strongman’s views on things. Also nice to see you sticking up for people in your shorts.
mitch is a genetic freak and i love it, what a guy 💪
As a Canadian he makes everybody very proud. If he wanted the deadlift record he would obtain the deadlift record.
I think he wouldn't. His strength is his competitiveness, doing the necessary work to win and his versatility, basically being constantly good at every event without really excelling at one specific event (except the overhead presses where he is currently the strongest I would say, WR and everything).
Your assessment of Hooper is accurate. I might add I find Hooper is very tactical in how he manages his pyhsical endurance. Also almost every comp. he has one event which he will not complete so as to save his energy for a tougher comp.. Suscribed.
I love hearing Pa's take on Hooper. When Pa smiled and mentioned that Hooper could use a filter sometimes...it reminded me of when he got mad at Coach Greg that time. I can see having to calm my cockiness down at the pool table if Pa was having drinks in the room.
I’m a happy drunk 😂
@@paodwyer__Nice! You seem like a fun drinking buddy. Have hope to have the honor of buying you a drink some day. Cheers!
Enjoyed that. Love how you say 332, the Irish accent, born story tellers.
Glad you enjoyed it
I would say that in addition to genetics and work ethic, he has a strong background in kinesiology/physical education which helps him build muscle (efficiently for specific events) and avoid injury. He also is smart and study's everything.
Hmmm I dunno there’s plenty smart dudes out there that lift weights that can’t do 1% of what he’s capable of
Really great take and well explained. Cracking video.
Hoppers been lifting and playing sports since he was a kid. He had strong barbell lifts in h8gh school. He's developed his strength over decades not a few years.
It's pretty crazy how he got to the top so fast and how consistent he is. And statically he keeps getting stronger so who knows how strong he gets if he keeps competing for years. It's like a combination of being strong enough statically to never be outside of the top 2-3 on the static events but then athletic and explosive enough to also win or be top 2-3 in the moving/loading events and then on top of that he rarely makes mistakes and seemingly never gets tired lol
One thing even Eddie and Thor agree on: Mitch is one hell of an athlete!
This is so insane. I will probably never even hit a 200kg Deadlift, training for years now. And Mitch was getting these numbers in no time. Absolutely gifted 😮
We've seen studies showing that hot/cold reduces muscle gains, while active recovery and massage do not, and also that cold therapy increases healing time from joint injuries. It's not absolute proof but it's the best information we have. Of course hot/cold may be useful if you've really overdone it and are brutally sore, and cold may be useful for a short time for a severe sprain or something where initial swelling can do more damage.
Everyone’s talking about the things he does in training and being athletic, but he’s really really strong. He’ll always be right there in dead lift and squat as well as explosive power like keg toss and circus dumbbell. He wins or comes in second in almost everything including straight power events.
If he can keep away from injuries and keeps training he is going to keep on getting podiums and wins.
I think walking makes sense, keep the blood flowing. More circulation, means more nutrients, faster removal of waste and thus possibly faster recovery.
Back when I was lifting, in between sets and lifts, during rests, I would walk. And my rests varied from 2 to 3 minutes or so. Typically a session would take around an hour to an hour and a half, but a good half an hour or more of that was just walking. Then I would also walk/hike on off days, and sometimes walk/hike on workout days otherwise.
Anyways, it seemed to help.
Spot on in last comments.
Genetic freak and once in a lifetime and generational talent
I don't think that the other recovery stuff is shit, but I personally feel like the benefits are over-hyped. But, I've also always felt like even if it's a placebo, if it makes someone feel better then go for it.
Ya that’s true, my thing with it is even it’s I get 1% better from it it’s worth it
I think it's fair to say no strongman has ever gotten this good, this fast. Big Z's podium streak is still twice as long as Hooper's though. His body must just recover extremely quickly, and I think his academic background helps him maintain excellent form while maximizing the strength he can get out of his body/frame. He also has a very knowledgeable coach, Big Loz.
The eye for the technical aspects is what sets him appart nowadays.
A Healthy Licis would be around the same as he also looks for that "extra"
Hyper responder to steroids, plus a technician specialist....he's not the strongest but the best athlete.
Mitch is very balanced. Not the best at any single event but is competing for the lead in most events..I think martins was like this until he started getting injured.
Good, and accurate, observation imo.
Reckon this and your previous video are 2 of your best every. Nice one.
Glad you think so!
yea you got a nerd with godly genetics and on top of that he seems so humble. hooper is easily one of my fave strongmen.
All his biomechanics are just perfect for strongman plus his mental attitude the right diet and OFC peds in the right quantity. Juhaptergee
Wen I started training I trained arms only, biceps and triceps. I had a big dumbell, I barely could lift it with both hands (biceps). In a few weeks I could do 9 reps with one hand. My arms grew from 35 to 40 cm. I was 16 year old. Always natural. Two meals a day.
Having developed all these other physical capabilities earlier in life definitely helped. Maybe it makes him less injury prone. He's also an expert in a field that's related to what he does, so he knows how to train. And on top of that, he's a biomechanical and genetic wonder.
Ever…well said. Work and dedication can’t be bottled and administered.
Loved the video! Keep up the good work
Very much looking forward to the battles between thor and mitch over the next 3 or 4 years. If they both stay healthy and strong, there could be some legendary shows between them
He also has the best coach in the business it seems.
Walking is the most underrated form of exercise. Swimming probably better but people don't underrate it as much. Walking is simply magical for recovery, digestion and nutrient distribution. The best thing to do for weigh loss as well. If you have time and want to be at your best. Walk one to three hours per day cut up into one hour sessions.
Looking at his powerlifting stats he was about 118kg beforehand when he pulled 345kg and benched 177.5kg.
Do you think he was natural when he did these feats?
Even as a marathon runner, Hooper's quads and shoulders were so well developed!
Winning Brian Shaw's group is crazy. Predicting it beforehand is even crazier.
I think the marathon training gave him the endurance and *mindset* to push himself further than most other guys.
The way Mitch is dominating reminds me of a prime Big Z
He's also very intelligent, CV fit and adaptable. He's really technical and understands bio-mechanics really well....!
His IQ for the game is high, problem solves events well, strategizes well and has great athleticism he squeezes every drop out of every muscle really well.
In my opinion; Mitchell Hooper has accomplished more in 2 years than most achieve in a full career and is already on his way to being in the conversation of GOAT. Who else has ever had a podium streak like him? Its utterly insane.
Big Z had a podium streak far better than this, it was like 35 or something daft. Liz mentioned it in a video not that long ago. However, that included all the minor shows too. Strongman league stuff.
They guy is an athlete and a sports scientist. He studies biomechanics and technique. He's getting better and stronger and he will change strongman by the end of his career, if others want to keep up.
Underated comment. Simple but absolutely on the nose. Add in the fact Hoopers quads, the base of all lifts, are off the charts
Big Z was absolutely pushed to his limits with Shaw and Pudz. Z didn't win WSM for several years until he got to his prime. Imagine if Shaw or Z (one or the other) was not there? One of them would have 8 or 10 WSM trophies. Then take out the IFSA split... Z could've won 10 I bet.
Hooper re-writing the HISTORY books on how STROMGMAN is changing.
Also he has a world class Coach in Laurence Shahlei plus no ones talking about Tom Owens in the under 105kg at Europe's
Hopper is the most well rounded strongman since prime Shaw, but I don't think anyone is as statically strong as Eddie or Thor in there primes
Hopper just lifted 218kg! More than anyone else. Pa reckons the deadlift record is on if he wants it badly enough. Eddie had his WSM win that he did deserve but he scraped that victory really by the closest of margins, then bailed straight after and never competed again. Why? Because he knew it was a one off. Fair enough, but he’s traded on that legacy like no other. He still calls himself WSM but that was 7 years ago. Big Z, Shaw, Pudz are on a whole higher level (later generations of strongman). Tom could be in that top group IF he doesn’t go off the boil. Time will tell.
Tom is 30 years old now, and he still bombs a lot of the events as we saw here with strongest man on earth and earlier this year with the Arnold Classic Ohio. All the Stoltman fans will hate me for telling the truth, that he is not as consistent as Mitch or Hafthor with winning multiple titles or breaking world records.
Good thing it is not now or has ever been a static competition.
@@jfro5867 Tom will never be in that group. He is unbelievably gifted and strong yes, but he mentally does not have what it takes to win many different titles. Look at his record, 30 international comps, only 4 wins. Leagues below those other guys.
@@thomasrosendahl2783 SMOE Thor and Mitch are there with their coaches. Tom is there with the missus. Sadly he just does not have the same elite professional approach and attitude to winning. Its work, why the hell wasn't Dan there telling him to get a light stone in the bag before going guns blazing for the big boy. 2nd year on the trot too.
Doesn't take anything away but I thought the BPC 157 peptide is part of his recovery too, no?
If you look like on the picture from running marathons you for sure have great muscle and strength genetics
I think he has trained intelligently from the beginning too.
I think one thing that makes him so successful is his degree in sports science. Brian Shaw has a similar degree I believe, that plus his monster frame is what makes Brian the G.O.A.T. Mitch has enough frame to work with and that same level of athletic intelligence. It takes more than one brain to make a champion strongman body, but when the central brain is strong then the rest of it ties in together much better.
Obviously natural but its the way he trains. He does cardio short and high ouput cardio. Running circulates blood and blood brings nutrients everywhere, nutrients heal and aid the body.He also doesnt over eat so he is not overwheight he is actually as light as he could possibly be for the weights he is lifting. He incorporates the best of every sport
You did him dirty with that thumbnail lol
I saw another guy at scl in Holland.
He is from south africa:Rayno Nell
His first international comp in holland and with 2 fingers in his nose and 1 eye shut he beated everybody: Kevin Hazeleger,Kelvin de Ruiter, Aivars Smaukstelis....
He is a animal
Must check him out
Mitch is right, Physiotherapy is not recovery, at least not recovery for someone not injured, it can be used as training sometimes to not get injured, but not recovery.
Hot and cold, sauna, cold plunge, massage, etc... Are only recovery IF you like it, and feel comfortable doing it.
The only 100% science base recovery methods are, enough food, Sleep, getting in a comfortable position like laying down, doing things you enjoy, and in specific moments like in between exercises slow movements like walking can add to the recovery, aside from that there's drugs, and that's it.
considering his a former marathon runner doesnt he have excessivly much more cardio/stamina thus it helps him recover between events.
That gav bilton pic 😂😂😂
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