@@mitchellhooperstrongman ive heard they say you are supposed to imagine your foot going through the floor almost. thats how hard you should stomp, and should make a loud sound if u hitting it correcly. iirc
@@mitchellhooperstrongmanua-cam.com/users/shortsLyYoK-J84uo?si=ipedJ7Clu75n0naK you see the power of this lucknow girl who slapped a man 22 times broke his phone and damaged his car and even cops were unable to stop her such was her momentum such was her force
What you said at the end really resonated with me. People are confused when they see me eager and excited to go into work. Most people just act miserably with certain things. Whether with children or with work there's something to be earned. In terms of a job, there are great connections to be had and lots to learn. I tell people to not take work so seriously and try their best to have fun. And this is coming from a guy with depression. I'm very happy that you are spreading these messages because even if it's only one or two people that internalize it, these are lives you are changing forever
There's enjoyment and positivity in almost everything we do.. It's up to us to find it. I agree that a lot of people are just miserable, that is generally because something is wrong with their own life.
I’m retired now but used to be a fork lift opp in warehouses and there were a lot of people who took no pride in their work. Some just wanted to stay on the truck all day, we had multiple tasks to perform , others spent a lot of time on their phones.
Your back leg is straight and locked out almost all of the time, which is a big issue in the split jerk because it forces you to go all over the front leg instead of keeping it vertical. It also limits how deep you can get in the split. Foot position in general is not good in the split. But other than that it looks really solid for the first time considering it was an axle, and that you're not super mobile in shoulders.
Yeah, I’m not an Olympic guy and have no experience with those movements but he definitely looked stiff. Which is due to his strongman and powerlifting history. Lats, delts, pecs all get tight af.
So glad someone mentioned this already came to the comments to say the same thing. Specially that back leg being locked out and not up on the toes was killing me.
Split jerking 180kg for the first time, that is impreseve, no wonder you won WSM! your content is honestly both informative and entertaining, was tired from optimal workout videos, and really just a good format that imbodies the "Lift heavy, be kind" slogan, keep it up my G
Dude, as a father of 2 I can relate to what u were saying at the end!!! Both of my kids bring the best out of me in so many different ways that I could possibly imagine!!! Wish u all the best for your fatherhood path and bring home the second title!!! Greetings from a fan from Greece!!!
I like how your training is so well rounded. Heavy split Jerks followed by some hypertrophy chest and tricep isolation work. Had good laugh when you were talking about the breast milk. Oh and 100% agree with you about what your looking forward too. Grandchildren are the next thing I'm looking forward to someday if any of my children decide to be parents.
As a father of five I can tell you fatherhood is the most challenging, rewarding, difficult, life changing, and humbling thing I’ve experienced in my life. Every day. Excited for you.
The real baby talk at the end is my favorite thing I’ve seen on UA-cam in a long time. My son is 18 months and I felt the exact same way you did going into his birth. And my mind has not changed. Very hard and very life changing but that was the effing point! Love to hear it!!!
The amount of reaffirmation this creature needs that the thumbnail picture included an arrow pointing at himself saying: hey look at my the strongest man, just like the video title already says, just to make sure you know it's me hello.
Martins is really good at incorporating Olympic movement patterns into his lifts. You should train with him at some point… but be careful, he’s also a slippery bastard.
I felt the need to comment and I 100% agree with you looking forward to your child regardless of all the people talking about how hard it is. My daughter just turned 6 months old and I don’t miss any of the sleep I didn’t get, or regret how hard it has been. It has been the best blessing for my wife and me and has honestly brought us so much closer. Enjoy the classes, take your time and slow down. Take the extra time to be home with your wife after the birth. Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Man great achievement! Really good mind muscle connection. Very strategic - the setup, posture, taking the breath before each rep and holding it in - almost perfectly the same each rep - you will be / stay very consistent that way !
I'm a father of two and I had a friend a while ago get pregnant with their first and he asked me how being a dad was. What I told him was: "You will never truly understand your capacity to love until you see your first born, and you'll never truly understand how your capacity to love can grow until you see your second". Stoked for you both Mitch! Being a dad is a lot of fun! You honestly don't remember any of the bad parts (only the bad parts that are funny later like horrible poop stories). Like you said, you know what sacrifices are made becoming a parent and you want it, and it's worth it :)
So glad to hear those last few minutes of the video. Becoming a Father was the greatest moment of my life. Great attitude that more people need to hear. Oh, and a moose dropping......
Ill go through some tips while watching so ill be editing this. If you want a youtuber to watch i reccomend gabriel sincrain 1-When you finish the split jerk you come back with your front foot and then the back foot,not the back foot then front foot like how you were doing it 2-the bar has to rest on your shoulders.That way the jerk dip will actually translate to raw force to the bar rather than being limited by your weakest muscles,your arms.If you cant get a full grip fingertips are just fine,arms relaxed kind of like ropes but at the same time you want some tension.During the jerk dip the bar needs to be locked as tight as it can on the shoulders so it doesnt crash and lose power,the acceleration deceleration and the acceleration back up have to be smooth in order for the bar not to crash,arms relaxed no input on the bar.When the bar is nearing the highest point you should already be down and thats when you lock your arms.Also you could push yourself down with the arms but its more complex technique,learn that much later. 3-Your front leg seemed to be too short forward.Opt for a vertical shin angle and dont let your knee go over the toes easily,have tension or you wont be strong enough(plant it willingly) Edit:You look like your resting the bar on your torso but you need to be able to do it with an empty normal barbell,because most likely you will have a lot of tension in your arms limiting power output.Also rest the bar on your shoulders not the clavicles because you will be blocked for air.Keep the back tight but lift the shoulders a bit until it fully rests on your shoulders,it will also be easier to hold with your hands. I cant not see you from the side but also during the jerk dip you keep pressure with a whole foot and you bend at the knees only torso straight. With higher weight your back leg also seemed to be straight and with a short leg forward it caused to go a little over,keep the back leg relaxed but also strong,its only for balance and rougly 40% of the weight(you want more of the weight on your forward leg) Edit 2:During the emom workout,if we go weightlifting rules they wouldnt count because you would press the last bit,but its much easier to fix Edit 3:You mentioned wrist position being uncomfortable at 8:50,i cant tell from the front but they should not be straight up,obviously not forward, but they shouldnt also be relaxed completely.You should keep them at a slight angle,kind of like 45 degrees where theyre active and you dont put pressure on the joint but also back so the centre of mass of the bar goes over your head easier
A friend of mine became a mom almost a year ago. She read up on all aspects of baby behavior and implemented a bunch of life hacks such as structuring her day around the baby's circadian rhythm. It was hilarious to watch her predict like clockwork when the baby would fall asleep and wake up.
ex olympic lifter here, you are doing amazing kid, maybe try to not turn out your front foot when it lands and just work on the dip and drive maybe,you already are doing awesome Mitchell ,you keep amazing me with everything you do ,im old now and can barely walk ,im getting Liz to coach me on clean and jerking a broomstick lol
Hey Mitch My babygirl was born in may this year. I have to say it is the most wonderful experience being a dad. Nothing better coming home from a long productive day at work and seeing your child smiling at you. Enjoy every day with her 💪😊
First vid of yours ive wwtched, well spoken and good ability to explain your processes, also its crazy to see such a strong man training with pretty good bodybuilding form
It's kinda crazy you're doing this with an axle bar, with no whip assist from a traditional 20kg barbell... also - just be careful with your back foot pointing out, ideal would be having the back foot point *in* a little, with the heel off the floor. If you couple that, with allowing the back knee to bend (it's locking out), you'll be able to access all the benefits of the split position, by allowing the back knee to drop, lowering your recieving position for when you're 200kg+. hope this helps, big fan of yours.
Mitchell is saw you in my gym last Summer (Everyday Athletes) and did not know who you were at the time. After that, I started following you through social media and regret not knowing who you were. Would have been awesome to tell you how inspiring, genuine, and educational you are in person!!
My twin boys are 9, but I remember all of the "you'll never sleep" talk, seriously people just need to grow a pair even with two it really wasn't that bad (honestly we did worse in the Navy.) Glad to see someone putting out some positivity, I've had to re-shuffle my media intake to get away from all of that negativity.
Haven't read all the comments, so maybe someone has already mentioned these points: Your dip gets better at heavier weights because the bar is resting on your shoulders, not in your hands, so your hips aren't as in front of the bar in the dip. Generally your hips should drop slightly back, like you're initiating a front squat, when you dip, and you should try to get as comfortable with having the bar (and your shoulders) in front of your hips in the rack position. Of course, this being an axle, and you being so large, makes this difficult, but it would help. Your drive is quite good - most cut their drive too short before trying to get under the bar. However, you're rushing your split too much. Everyone else has harped on a good split position, so I won't, but you may find it easier to get into a good position if you focus in getting as tall as possible in your drive, and then - instead of planting your feet as quickly as possible and pushing up on the bar - using the bar to push yourself down as you split. The best jerk lockout occurs when the feet hit the floor at the same time as the elbows lock out. Of course, you don't need to worry about lockout, but it should help your split. The other thing that may not be obvious is that ones split position is heavily affected by their overhead position. In your case, because your shoulders have to be in front of your head, your spine extends to keep your shoulders above your hips, which results in more tension on the front of your hips, compromising your hip extension. Your rear leg turning out like it does is a good indicator for extension compensation. Not to say that you won't be able to improve your split position by training it, but, if you hit a wall with it, your overhead position may be why. Finally, if you start trying to improve your jerk from this strong starting point, it will probably start to feel like you're regressing as you go on. Everyone who tries Weightlifting after being proficient at a different strength sport knows the feeling! The movement patterns that got you to this point are not the ones that will enable you to jerk the most weight. So, if you're trying to use this in comp, you may be better off NOT trying to improve your technique. Which hurts a little to say, since I wish more people were good at Weightlifting, but that's not your goal, is it? Good luck!
Trying to get a long throw up on the toes for the jerk is outdated. Tying to reach high on tiptoes is a very weak movement and delays going down to receive the jerk. As well as having to go down further from a higher point. I think everyone does this intuitively. It’s just that trying to get the bar as high as possible initially makes sense. The same goes for the pull in the snatch and clean. Time lost in going down to catch the lift is not a worthwhile sacrifice for bar height.
I think it’s a good idea to train the split jerk for strongman. I do strongman, but i’m a bit on the lighter side. So i need all the technique advantages i can get. Plus i just enjoy training the olympic lifts once a week for explosiveness and fun. It does a lot for me though, now i’m starting to use the split jerk on the log too. It’s difficult, but i can feel it’s going to help me a lot.
Great insight about parenting! I got my kid at 23, totally non planned, and that was exactly my attitude! It's a challenge, and for sure I will love it (both the challenge and my beautiful daughter)! :D
This is great.I look forward to seeing him master the lifting techniques and exploding onto the scene and possibly taking the c&j to 600lbs or better.Thumbs up!
I'd definitely get a coach for oly lifting. you could definitely use them as effective techniques after a few months. I would also religiously work on shoulder mobility at this point, you're a bit stiff (naturally so, most people who don't regularly do this and follow a 'regular' strength program are) and takes a while for people to be able to fully open up the shoulders, from my experience.
Split Jerk is great! The first time I tried it with the axle, I achieved a 10% PB compared to my Push Press PB. Keep going, Champ 👍👍👍 Greetings from 🇩🇪
Mitchell- being a parent/new parent is the greatest thing ever- I went a decade with less than 5 hours of sleep a night but I wish I could do it all over again- I was always one of the parents that enjoyed every second- played all the time with my kids, , out on the playground in the morning school drop off playing tag etc.. and yes, there is a lot of bad parents out there. ENJOY EVERY DAY 😊
I've always thought the power generation required for Olympic lifts had carry over between strongman, not to mention they are great lifts to train for non-competing lifters to maintain athleticism!
@@mitchellhooperstrongmanrules allow it. Why not. You are functional strong man more than just brute, brute force strong man. People would rather be you than eddie hall at his peak. Eddie would do it if he could have done it. Same as all strongman. Also Raimonds bergmanis had this style 3place finisher in strongest man in like 2000s ish.. around that time
Was literally just watching this week's Sika Strength news show and your jerk clip came up at the end of the episode. Those guys would definitely have some solid pointers for you!
I'm not an Olympic lifter but I think like you said, drop to the right low position for maximum weights, which requires the leg and hip power for the precise movement. Full front squats are utilised.
Thanks for the video, I totally agree with you regarding the negativity around becoming a parent. Of course all children are different and experiences may vary but the last year since my daughter was born has been the best year of my live. The amount of sleep I got the first month was more than I slept since the age of 10. Also just got back to work from 6 months of paid parental leave, lives in Sweden :)
You look really excited to be a father. Best Job in the world! I've got 4 kids under 6 years old and couldn't imagine life without them. Children have their challenges, but anyone that speaks negatively about having kids is just a selfish person in my opinion, don't listen to them.
Looks like your grip width was changing from rep to rep with you being stronger at a little wider grip due to your shoulder mobility limitation. I knew your last rep of EMOM was going to be hard because the grip was narrower than the previous few.
Mitchell hooper I was reading an article where you were in .”After performing the waiter’s walk, Hooper offered cues to better address shoulder stability during the overhead exercise. “Elevated scapula - bring your AC joint to your ear. And actively stabilize the shoulder. Actively squeeze everything around the shoulder. Keep it protected.” Why do we have to elevate the scapula I never heard anyone talk about that when doing shoulder press I sometimes have shoulder pain Also how He also did walks while holding a lighter kettlebell upside down to work on stability. help I wanna learn from you thanks man for reading this long comment
My only tip - If you have grindy rep with split jerk, wait, till you press it over your head in split jerk stance, than start bringing your feet closer 😁 This mistake took lots of "good" reps from me!
OH MAN -- I can't wait to play this video back to you in three years -- the part about never sleeping again because of a kid -- and watch you go, "I was so naive!"
I was thinking maybe if he could get a littler lower it would help and then took the damn words outta my mouth and said it lol nice work man for day one only can improve from here and a hell of a good start!
Ohh its good to know my guess on reps was about as bang on as I could have guessed. That being said no I didn't comment. It's a good indication I have a good grasp of the movement.
That was excellent. As a very mediocre middle aged man who’s trained (for pleasure) a long time (natural) to have the strength and core strength to repeatedly hoist 180kg in such a effortless controlled way was very impressive.
Obviously Mitch doesn't lack power, but what's even more impressive is having the flexibility, speed, and balance necessary to jerk 180kg at that bw and with so much strongman training before. Really amazing.
I love the baby talk. You've got a very mature and healthy mentality concerning your upcoming status as a parent. Kids tend to teach and shape us, and if we as parents, can humble ourselves enough to learn and grow with our kids the rewards and bonds created are beyond words. My wife and I have three ages 5, 3, and 2 with the oldest having special needs. We often meet parents who seem to be struggling and stressed out. We avoid these feelings by managing our expectations and emotions. In doing so, we've created a home life that operates like controlled chaos where the kids feel welcomed, loved, and supported while being able to just be kids.
Olympic lifter here , overall extremly good for your first time split jerking . The only thing you could work on is bringing your back leg to more of a 90 degree angle and moving your front leg out more . This way the weight is more evenly dispersed on both legs . Other than you don’t have to worry about press out for strongman and your already very strong so not much to improve on
So losing the bar forward is actually caused by your BACK foot going too far back, as this will pull your hips too far behind the bar…you want your front foot and your back foot to go EQUAL distance forwards and backwards so that your torso drops straight down and stays vertical…you also need to incorporate more of a bend in your back leg as it will help with keeping your torso vertical instead of leaning forward, and lastly, you want your toes both pointed slightly inwards as this creates lateral stability compared to your toes pointing outwards…and then, to recover from the split position, you want a “small” step with your front foot followed by a bigger step with your back foot…although I was never spectacular at Olympic weightlifting, I have competed and I also was NCCP certified, my name is Rob brownrigg and I will be at the seminar you are hosting at fortis fitness and it would be my honour to show you a few footwork drills and such that might help you!
Impressive how natural he is at this. You can see with light weights he is recovering by stepping forward with the back foot, which isn't really the "correct" thing to do. But as weights get heavier, he just naturally starts doing the right thing and steps back with the front foot. Even among high level strength athletes it is not that common to have people so in tune with movement that they just do the right thing without much (or any) instruction.
thoroughly recommend checking out Gabriel Sincraian for any weightlifting stuff. His videos have been very helpful for teaching myself the lifts and I wont pretend I can accurately relay all his experience and knowledge myself in a comments section.
Bro, the way you talk about looking forward to the challenges of fatherhood is exactly how I feel. Except you're actually having a kid, and I'm single and broke, lol. Maybe if I ever get out of grad school purgatory.....
Bro I jerked 207kg weighing 71kg at the time a multiple time national champ/record holder. If you’d like to get proficient at the split jerk hit me up! 180 is good but you could realistically do 215-225kg easy with proper training on it. Let’s collab!
Hey Mitchell you’ll be a great Dad you have the right attitude already. Just show love to your baby and they will bond with you. As long as they are happy you are doing fine.
Day 1 split jerk - 180kg on a god damn axle bar that is just incredible and so cool to watch
Glad you enjoyed 💪💪
@@mitchellhooperstrongman ive heard they say you are supposed to imagine your foot going through the floor almost. thats how hard you should stomp, and should make a loud sound if u hitting it correcly. iirc
I was just thinking that. The man is an absolute unit.
He is the worlds strongest man
@@mitchellhooperstrongmanua-cam.com/users/shortsLyYoK-J84uo?si=ipedJ7Clu75n0naK you see the power of this lucknow girl who slapped a man 22 times broke his phone and damaged his car and even cops were unable to stop her such was her momentum such was her force
Would be so much fun watching you collab with Zack Telander, you already seem to be at an amazing starting point with the split jerk.
oh shit that's a good idea
Was just thinking the exact same thing
Just happened 😊
@@clqliveson And already watched it
What you said at the end really resonated with me. People are confused when they see me eager and excited to go into work. Most people just act miserably with certain things. Whether with children or with work there's something to be earned. In terms of a job, there are great connections to be had and lots to learn. I tell people to not take work so seriously and try their best to have fun. And this is coming from a guy with depression. I'm very happy that you are spreading these messages because even if it's only one or two people that internalize it, these are lives you are changing forever
There's enjoyment and positivity in almost everything we do.. It's up to us to find it. I agree that a lot of people are just miserable, that is generally because something is wrong with their own life.
I’m retired now but used to be a fork lift opp in warehouses and there were a lot of people who took no pride in their work. Some just wanted to stay on the truck all day, we had multiple tasks to perform , others spent a lot of time on their phones.
Ok that’s a nice attitude but this strongly depends on the kind of work you’re doing
Your back leg is straight and locked out almost all of the time, which is a big issue in the split jerk because it forces you to go all over the front leg instead of keeping it vertical. It also limits how deep you can get in the split. Foot position in general is not good in the split. But other than that it looks really solid for the first time considering it was an axle, and that you're not super mobile in shoulders.
Have you split jerked 405? How long have you been lifting? How many world championships have you won?
Great observation. Imagine how much more he could do if he didn’t have to press the bar
Yeah, I’m not an Olympic guy and have no experience with those movements but he definitely looked stiff. Which is due to his strongman and powerlifting history. Lats, delts, pecs all get tight af.
So glad someone mentioned this already came to the comments to say the same thing. Specially that back leg being locked out and not up on the toes was killing me.
Back foot goes down just b4 the front, this gets u under the bar
Split jerking 180kg for the first time, that is impreseve, no wonder you won WSM! your content is honestly both informative and entertaining, was tired from optimal workout videos, and really just a good format that imbodies the "Lift heavy, be kind" slogan, keep it up my G
Dude, as a father of 2 I can relate to what u were saying at the end!!! Both of my kids bring the best out of me in so many different ways that I could possibly imagine!!! Wish u all the best for your fatherhood path and bring home the second title!!! Greetings from a fan from Greece!!!
Being a dad is awesome, keep up the confidence brother! WSM (and dad) 2024!
I like how your training is so well rounded. Heavy split Jerks followed by some hypertrophy chest and tricep isolation work. Had good laugh when you were talking about the breast milk. Oh and 100% agree with you about what your looking forward too. Grandchildren are the next thing I'm looking forward to someday if any of my children decide to be parents.
As a father of five I can tell you fatherhood is the most challenging, rewarding, difficult, life changing, and humbling thing I’ve experienced in my life. Every day. Excited for you.
The real baby talk at the end is my favorite thing I’ve seen on UA-cam in a long time. My son is 18 months and I felt the exact same way you did going into his birth. And my mind has not changed. Very hard and very life changing but that was the effing point! Love to hear it!!!
No better feeling than being a new dad. Makes you a better man
This came in handy during your apollon wheel lift
Just barely managed to lift 180kg in deadlift myself. Watching you handle that weight so easily is beyond impressive.
@JoeFarrier-ft3hy or just dose up on roids like 90% of the haters
@JoeFarrier-ft3hypost your lifts
@JoeFarrier-ft3hy clearly you do. You are leaving tens of comments and even more desperate than that is that you are putting down others.
@JoeFarrier-ft3hy In addition to not needing attention you seem to eschew punctuation.
@JoeFarrier-ft3hy How did you know?
The amount of reaffirmation this creature needs that the thumbnail picture included an arrow pointing at himself saying: hey look at my the strongest man, just like the video title already says, just to make sure you know it's me hello.
Martins is really good at incorporating Olympic movement patterns into his lifts. You should train with him at some point… but be careful, he’s also a slippery bastard.
Haha what do you mean? Never really watched Martins before.
I felt the need to comment and I 100% agree with you looking forward to your child regardless of all the people talking about how hard it is. My daughter just turned 6 months old and I don’t miss any of the sleep I didn’t get, or regret how hard it has been. It has been the best blessing for my wife and me and has honestly brought us so much closer. Enjoy the classes, take your time and slow down. Take the extra time to be home with your wife after the birth. Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Man great achievement!
Really good mind muscle connection. Very strategic - the setup, posture, taking the breath before each rep and holding it in - almost perfectly the same each rep - you will be / stay very consistent that way !
I'm a father of two and I had a friend a while ago get pregnant with their first and he asked me how being a dad was. What I told him was: "You will never truly understand your capacity to love until you see your first born, and you'll never truly understand how your capacity to love can grow until you see your second".
Stoked for you both Mitch! Being a dad is a lot of fun! You honestly don't remember any of the bad parts (only the bad parts that are funny later like horrible poop stories). Like you said, you know what sacrifices are made becoming a parent and you want it, and it's worth it :)
So glad to hear those last few minutes of the video. Becoming a Father was the greatest moment of my life. Great attitude that more people need to hear. Oh, and a moose dropping......
Looking GREAT , and STRONG . Can't wait to watch you in the WSM . Merry Christmas and GOD BLESS .
Congrats on the baby, enjoy every minute! When does the LHBK baby merch line come out? Asking for two tiny friends
Ill go through some tips while watching so ill be editing this.
If you want a youtuber to watch i reccomend gabriel sincrain
1-When you finish the split jerk you come back with your front foot and then the back foot,not the back foot then front foot like how you were doing it
2-the bar has to rest on your shoulders.That way the jerk dip will actually translate to raw force to the bar rather than being limited by your weakest muscles,your arms.If you cant get a full grip fingertips are just fine,arms relaxed kind of like ropes but at the same time you want some tension.During the jerk dip the bar needs to be locked as tight as it can on the shoulders so it doesnt crash and lose power,the acceleration deceleration and the acceleration back up have to be smooth in order for the bar not to crash,arms relaxed no input on the bar.When the bar is nearing the highest point you should already be down and thats when you lock your arms.Also you could push yourself down with the arms but its more complex technique,learn that much later.
3-Your front leg seemed to be too short forward.Opt for a vertical shin angle and dont let your knee go over the toes easily,have tension or you wont be strong enough(plant it willingly)
Edit:You look like your resting the bar on your torso but you need to be able to do it with an empty normal barbell,because most likely you will have a lot of tension in your arms limiting power output.Also rest the bar on your shoulders not the clavicles because you will be blocked for air.Keep the back tight but lift the shoulders a bit until it fully rests on your shoulders,it will also be easier to hold with your hands.
I cant not see you from the side but also during the jerk dip you keep pressure with a whole foot and you bend at the knees only torso straight.
With higher weight your back leg also seemed to be straight and with a short leg forward it caused to go a little over,keep the back leg relaxed but also strong,its only for balance and rougly 40% of the weight(you want more of the weight on your forward leg)
Edit 2:During the emom workout,if we go weightlifting rules they wouldnt count because you would press the last bit,but its much easier to fix
Edit 3:You mentioned wrist position being uncomfortable at 8:50,i cant tell from the front but they should not be straight up,obviously not forward, but they shouldnt also be relaxed completely.You should keep them at a slight angle,kind of like 45 degrees where theyre active and you dont put pressure on the joint but also back so the centre of mass of the bar goes over your head easier
A friend of mine became a mom almost a year ago. She read up on all aspects of baby behavior and implemented a bunch of life hacks such as structuring her day around the baby's circadian rhythm. It was hilarious to watch her predict like clockwork when the baby would fall asleep and wake up.
ex olympic lifter here, you are doing amazing kid, maybe try to not turn out your front foot when it lands and just work on the dip and drive maybe,you already are doing awesome Mitchell ,you keep amazing me with everything you do ,im old now and can barely walk ,im getting Liz to coach me on clean and jerking a broomstick lol
Bring on Zack. The strongman-to-weightlifter evil character arc is definitely a great option.
Hey Mitch
My babygirl was born in may this year. I have to say it is the most wonderful experience being a dad. Nothing better coming home from a long productive day at work and seeing your child smiling at you. Enjoy every day with her 💪😊
you have a great attitude.You are right about being a father.It's hard but it's wonderful.
Mitch : *does unpredictable good* also Mitch : 20:09 "relative sucsess"
First vid of yours ive wwtched, well spoken and good ability to explain your processes, also its crazy to see such a strong man training with pretty good bodybuilding form
What fun watching you challenge yourself on new moves..Love seeing that Canadian maple leaf pumping back and forth
It's kinda crazy you're doing this with an axle bar, with no whip assist from a traditional 20kg barbell... also - just be careful with your back foot pointing out, ideal would be having the back foot point *in* a little, with the heel off the floor. If you couple that, with allowing the back knee to bend (it's locking out), you'll be able to access all the benefits of the split position, by allowing the back knee to drop, lowering your recieving position for when you're 200kg+. hope this helps, big fan of yours.
Mitchell is saw you in my gym last Summer (Everyday Athletes) and did not know who you were at the time. After that, I started following you through social media and regret not knowing who you were. Would have been awesome to tell you how inspiring, genuine, and educational you are in person!!
I love how he worked on the form then automatically brought it back to his own sport with the EMOM.
As a dad of 4 boys and raising a niece and nephew, the baby stage is so so so easy. Enjoy it, love it. It is amazing especially the first time through
Looking forward to seeing you on the Canadian Olympic team!
I think WADA might have an issue with that, lol
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@@luckylannoAs if Olympic lifting ever was clean. 😂
My twin boys are 9, but I remember all of the "you'll never sleep" talk, seriously people just need to grow a pair even with two it really wasn't that bad (honestly we did worse in the Navy.) Glad to see someone putting out some positivity, I've had to re-shuffle my media intake to get away from all of that negativity.
Haven't read all the comments, so maybe someone has already mentioned these points:
Your dip gets better at heavier weights because the bar is resting on your shoulders, not in your hands, so your hips aren't as in front of the bar in the dip. Generally your hips should drop slightly back, like you're initiating a front squat, when you dip, and you should try to get as comfortable with having the bar (and your shoulders) in front of your hips in the rack position. Of course, this being an axle, and you being so large, makes this difficult, but it would help.
Your drive is quite good - most cut their drive too short before trying to get under the bar. However, you're rushing your split too much. Everyone else has harped on a good split position, so I won't, but you may find it easier to get into a good position if you focus in getting as tall as possible in your drive, and then - instead of planting your feet as quickly as possible and pushing up on the bar - using the bar to push yourself down as you split. The best jerk lockout occurs when the feet hit the floor at the same time as the elbows lock out. Of course, you don't need to worry about lockout, but it should help your split.
The other thing that may not be obvious is that ones split position is heavily affected by their overhead position. In your case, because your shoulders have to be in front of your head, your spine extends to keep your shoulders above your hips, which results in more tension on the front of your hips, compromising your hip extension. Your rear leg turning out like it does is a good indicator for extension compensation. Not to say that you won't be able to improve your split position by training it, but, if you hit a wall with it, your overhead position may be why.
Finally, if you start trying to improve your jerk from this strong starting point, it will probably start to feel like you're regressing as you go on. Everyone who tries Weightlifting after being proficient at a different strength sport knows the feeling! The movement patterns that got you to this point are not the ones that will enable you to jerk the most weight. So, if you're trying to use this in comp, you may be better off NOT trying to improve your technique. Which hurts a little to say, since I wish more people were good at Weightlifting, but that's not your goal, is it?
Good luck!
Trying to get a long throw up on the toes for the jerk is outdated. Tying to reach high on tiptoes is a very weak movement and delays going down to receive the jerk. As well as having to go down further from a higher point. I think everyone does this intuitively. It’s just that trying to get the bar as high as possible initially makes sense. The same goes for the pull in the snatch and clean. Time lost in going down to catch the lift is not a worthwhile sacrifice for bar height.
I think it’s a good idea to train the split jerk for strongman. I do strongman, but i’m a bit on the lighter side. So i need all the technique advantages i can get. Plus i just enjoy training the olympic lifts once a week for explosiveness and fun. It does a lot for me though, now i’m starting to use the split jerk on the log too. It’s difficult, but i can feel it’s going to help me a lot.
Will be very interesting to see this in comp. Looking good Mitch!
Should I bust it out at the Arnold? 🤔
@@mitchellhooperstrongman As long as you don't think it will impact you negatively I so go for it!
@@mitchellhooperstrongman If you feel confident enough 😜
Great insight about parenting! I got my kid at 23, totally non planned, and that was exactly my attitude! It's a challenge, and for sure I will love it (both the challenge and my beautiful daughter)! :D
This is great.I look forward to seeing him master the lifting techniques and exploding onto the scene and possibly taking the c&j to 600lbs or better.Thumbs up!
I'd definitely get a coach for oly lifting. you could definitely use them as effective techniques after a few months. I would also religiously work on shoulder mobility at this point, you're a bit stiff (naturally so, most people who don't regularly do this and follow a 'regular' strength program are) and takes a while for people to be able to fully open up the shoulders, from my experience.
Split Jerk is great! The first time I tried it with the axle, I achieved a 10% PB compared to my Push Press PB. Keep going, Champ 👍👍👍 Greetings from 🇩🇪
I think we are the last people you should be asking for tips and suggestions on how to perform and improve an olympic lift. 😂
UA-cam loves to comment on what I’m doing wrong so I figured I’d get ahead and invite the comments 😂
@@mitchellhooperstrongman See? Now that was wrong too. 🤣
How do you know who's watching this video?
We? Speak for yourself buddy.
@@thorthewolf8801 pls then good sir. Bless us and the world's strongest man with your infinite wealth of knowledge of split jerk and log press
You should definitely collab with Zack telander for olly lifting
Dude if you got a coach you'd be throwing INSANE weight in about a month. I can't wait to see where this goes
I can't see the chest fly machine without also thinking of that one 4-panel comic: "I'm gonna be so good at hugging."
Mitchell- being a parent/new parent is the greatest thing ever- I went a decade with less than 5 hours of sleep a night but I wish I could do it all over again- I was always one of the parents that enjoyed every second- played all the time with my kids, , out on the playground in the morning school drop off playing tag etc.. and yes, there is a lot of bad parents out there. ENJOY EVERY DAY 😊
I've always thought the power generation required for Olympic lifts had carry over between strongman, not to mention they are great lifts to train for non-competing lifters to maintain athleticism!
Being a dad is hands down the best thing that ever happened to me!
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Emom ( every min on min )are such great ways to get better at movements. They are my favorite
If you push from the hips like a fast thrust is cause the bar to bounce and help with the press providing the set up is correct.
Just unreal how strong this man is. Absolutely nuts.
Should I bust this out at the Arnold? 🤔
@@mitchellhooperstrongmanyes big bro
@@mitchellhooperstrongmanrules allow it. Why not. You are functional strong man more than just brute, brute force strong man. People would rather be you than eddie hall at his peak. Eddie would do it if he could have done it. Same as all strongman. Also Raimonds bergmanis had this style 3place finisher in strongest man in like 2000s ish.. around that time
@@mitchellhooperstrongman Might be a useful ace up the sleeve. Pavlo Kordiyaka uses it to punch way above his weight class, figuratively speaking.
The pep talk during the tri extensions was the most epic based moment of the internet.
I appreciate the positivity!
Was literally just watching this week's Sika Strength news show and your jerk clip came up at the end of the episode. Those guys would definitely have some solid pointers for you!
mitch may be the most likeable person on youtube holy shit that ran about babies and wanting to be a father was so wholesome
I'm not an Olympic lifter but I think like you said, drop to the right low position for maximum weights, which requires the leg and hip power for the precise movement. Full front squats are utilised.
Loving these constant uploads nice one
Thanks for the video, I totally agree with you regarding the negativity around becoming a parent. Of course all children are different and experiences may vary but the last year since my daughter was born has been the best year of my live.
The amount of sleep I got the first month was more than I slept since the age of 10.
Also just got back to work from 6 months of paid parental leave, lives in Sweden :)
You look really excited to be a father. Best Job in the world! I've got 4 kids under 6 years old and couldn't imagine life without them. Children have their challenges, but anyone that speaks negatively about having kids is just a selfish person in my opinion, don't listen to them.
Looks like your grip width was changing from rep to rep with you being stronger at a little wider grip due to your shoulder mobility limitation. I knew your last rep of EMOM was going to be hard because the grip was narrower than the previous few.
Mitchell hooper I was reading an article where you were in .”After performing the waiter’s walk, Hooper offered cues to better address shoulder stability during the overhead exercise.
“Elevated scapula - bring your AC joint to your ear. And actively stabilize the shoulder. Actively squeeze everything around the shoulder. Keep it protected.” Why do we have to elevate the scapula I never heard anyone talk about that when doing shoulder press I sometimes have shoulder pain
Also how He also did walks while holding a lighter kettlebell upside down to work on stability. help I wanna learn from you thanks man for reading this long comment
My only tip - If you have grindy rep with split jerk, wait, till you press it over your head in split jerk stance, than start bringing your feet closer 😁 This mistake took lots of "good" reps from me!
The first time in human history "UA-cam commenters make me happy" has ever been uttered.
OH MAN -- I can't wait to play this video back to you in three years -- the part about never sleeping again because of a kid -- and watch you go, "I was so naive!"
A little gray alien, with an elongated head was exactly my experience. My son has been a joy to me the whole of his life.
You're one of my favorite human beings on the internet
I was thinking maybe if he could get a littler lower it would help and then took the damn words outta my mouth and said it lol nice work man for day one only can improve from here and a hell of a good start!
Id love to see and Martins go at this together.
Have you thought about also adding in tricep extensions reverse, many don't do this ,buts it can help with tricep development and strength.
Dude, I just stumbled across you a couple of days ago but the humility is awesome. Please do a collaboration with Magnus Midtbo and Jujimufu. 💚
He did some with Juji and Antoine a few months ago. Pretty good and very entertaining.
@@johnqpublic407 nice, I'll have to check that out. Thanks
Ohh its good to know my guess on reps was about as bang on as I could have guessed. That being said no I didn't comment. It's a good indication I have a good grasp of the movement.
Well done for giving it a go man.
That was excellent. As a very mediocre middle aged man who’s trained (for pleasure) a long time (natural) to have the strength and core strength to repeatedly hoist 180kg in such a effortless controlled way was very impressive.
Obviously Mitch doesn't lack power, but what's even more impressive is having the flexibility, speed, and balance necessary to jerk 180kg at that bw and with so much strongman training before. Really amazing.
I love the baby talk. You've got a very mature and healthy mentality concerning your upcoming status as a parent. Kids tend to teach and shape us, and if we as parents, can humble ourselves enough to learn and grow with our kids the rewards and bonds created are beyond words. My wife and I have three ages 5, 3, and 2 with the oldest having special needs. We often meet parents who seem to be struggling and stressed out. We avoid these feelings by managing our expectations and emotions. In doing so, we've created a home life that operates like controlled chaos where the kids feel welcomed, loved, and supported while being able to just be kids.
Olympic lifter here , overall extremly good for your first time split jerking . The only thing you could work on is bringing your back leg to more of a 90 degree angle and moving your front leg out more . This way the weight is more evenly dispersed on both legs . Other than you don’t have to worry about press out for strongman and your already very strong so not much to improve on
As you probably already know, there are a couple great oly lifters on yt that would make great colabs, and coaches
So losing the bar forward is actually caused by your BACK foot going too far back, as this will pull your hips too far behind the bar…you want your front foot and your back foot to go EQUAL distance forwards and backwards so that your torso drops straight down and stays vertical…you also need to incorporate more of a bend in your back leg as it will help with keeping your torso vertical instead of leaning forward, and lastly, you want your toes both pointed slightly inwards as this creates lateral stability compared to your toes pointing outwards…and then, to recover from the split position, you want a “small” step with your front foot followed by a bigger step with your back foot…although I was never spectacular at Olympic weightlifting, I have competed and I also was NCCP certified, my name is Rob brownrigg and I will be at the seminar you are hosting at fortis fitness and it would be my honour to show you a few footwork drills and such that might help you!
I want to come down to Barrie and help you out. I'm an Oly lifter turned Strongman. But don't know how much I could offer, you look solid AF
Impressive how natural he is at this. You can see with light weights he is recovering by stepping forward with the back foot, which isn't really the "correct" thing to do. But as weights get heavier, he just naturally starts doing the right thing and steps back with the front foot. Even among high level strength athletes it is not that common to have people so in tune with movement that they just do the right thing without much (or any) instruction.
I just love your view on life😊
Best life advice ever. I’d just add if you don’t like it(work) change it.
Looking strong my friend #lhbk #teammoose
Thanks mate 💪💪
Mitchell was spiting facts at the end there
The part at the end was touching.
thoroughly recommend checking out Gabriel Sincraian for any weightlifting stuff. His videos have been very helpful for teaching myself the lifts and I wont pretend I can accurately relay all his experience and knowledge myself in a comments section.
Loving ya videos here in australia bro
Happy to hear 💪💪
Bro, the way you talk about looking forward to the challenges of fatherhood is exactly how I feel.
Except you're actually having a kid, and I'm single and broke, lol. Maybe if I ever get out of grad school purgatory.....
It paid off..pretty well.🎉
dip to your HEELS
and get your front foot to
vertical shin (jerk step-unders
help develope that)
Fantastic work!
Bro I jerked 207kg weighing 71kg at the time a multiple time national champ/record holder. If you’d like to get proficient at the split jerk hit me up! 180 is good but you could realistically do 215-225kg easy with proper training on it. Let’s collab!
This man is a menace. He is going to be very hard to beat at any competition this year.
Hey Mitchell you’ll be a great Dad you have the right attitude already. Just show love to your baby and they will bond with you. As long as they are happy you are doing fine.
If an olympic lift watched this session he'd tell you to go back to the bar haha
When’s the Cbum collab??
i front squatted 300 pounds today. thought this was a good place to say that
I've often wondered why more strongman competitors don't split-jerk. It's got to be a more efficient way of lifting than just pressing.