He's not the best in the world becausr he's extremly huge, he is the best because he has good genetics and increadable training and intellegents and work ethics
Proud to say I have the world record for "Born in 2001, in June, on a Sunday, in Ontario, to a waitress mom and prison guard dad who were both under 25 years of age, under 6ft and 200lbs, who's name starts with D and drives a Ford Fusion" male deadlift world record. Took a lot of effort but we got there.
Random fact for the algorithm: What gas is released when you crack your knuckles? The fluid contains the gases oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When you pop or crack a joint, you stretch the joint capsule. Gas is rapidly released, which forms bubbles. In order to crack the same knuckle again, you have to wait until the gases return to the synovial fluid.
I was unwell for nearly 2 years with long Covid so I haven’t been able to train anything for a long while. I used to go to the gym all the time and do martial arts and it was pretty devastating to not be physically able to do any of it. Finally getting better and watching your content has got me excited to return to training. I’ll have to take it easy for a while but just getting back in the gym is enjoyment enough. Thanks for all the excellent content moose, you are a true pillar of strength and an inspiration 🫡
I think you are spot on with your approach to going slow I have recently started power lifting. I did not have a program to start and it made it hard to know what to do. Now I have a program and I feel like it makes a huge difference.
Loving your videos moose since watching and learning my squat and deadlift gotten up to 500lbs only been training for 8 months thanks for the great advice
Hey Mitchell. I just reached one of my long term deadlift goals of 200kg two weeks ago. Today I had umbilical hernia surgery and being told I can't do any heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks. Any tips or ideas for how I can maintain my strength through this and come back roughly as strong?
@Micthell, you do not have the aesthetic the represents the world strongest man! I am not doubting your strength/ability - you just don't look anything like any of the previous world strongest men. You are the thinking mans WSM and I get that, but dude, you don't look any where near as strong as you are and I understand that, that is the point!
just some food for thought but if interested in adding in female talent you could always look toward stephie cohan or april huchision, and thanks for info, 6 weeks ehh, half the time i'm used too haha
Hi Mitch!! I was fortunate to see you compete in Myrtle Beach at WSM and have been a fan ever since. I performed the “week 1” of your sample program yesterday with bench and deadlift. It went well, but didn’t feel like I had done much as far as fatigue, especially with the bench. Should I be performing this more than once in the week? Should my other days be accessories? Thanks for all the great info!
Excuse me? Theres a video out somewhere with you and Juji training together? How has this not been in my sub box or even suggested videos? Algo lacking!!!
The only thing consistent in my training is the inconsistency 😂 Wife works nightshifts and we have a little one. Workouts are usually around 3am in the morning in order to fit them into our weeks. Not ideal, but do what you can
Really appreciate the videos. For these 6 weeks you mentioned reps and sets but how many times a week would you do this? is it 1 time a week or can you do it more than 1 time a week? Is there ever a time you feel you should skip the workout or drastically drop the weight, perhaps in relation to how you feel your nervous system is responding? I have a lot of questions lol so I think I will have to head over to your website. If I have more questions beyond what is there is there any type of question answer thing? To be honest I have a condition which prevents me from being able to sweat. So in some cases I have had to adjust what I do in training. I look at it though as an opportunity to see training in a different light.
lets say i will do programm with bench how does this affect other chest exercises like incline dumbell press or dumbbell flys, are other exercises stay normal for example 3 sets of 8 reps or i should add more volume because of low amount of reps on bench press ?
I’ve been trying so hard to get stronger at squatting, I squat two times a week with a weight that I’m able to hit for ATLEAST 5-7 reps. I usually end up really sore and my legs starts to get muscle spasm after the workout. It’s been hard to get stronger bcuz out of no where I end up getting weak. Idk if it’s the lack of rest, or if im overtraining. What should I do?
I am trying to get a 250kg deadlift. I managed to loft 230kg about 6 months ago. But now it feels like I am stuck and cannot go more :/ I started eating more since I felt that I was eating too little. Started sleeping properly. Going to gym 3-4 times a week. But feels like I am stuck at 220kg-230kg :/. Dont know what to do. Even thinking that I should just stop at 230kg..
This is just a basic peaking protocol and can help you improve your 1 rep max if you’ve never done anything like this. If you’re an experienced lifter, you’re going to need to go through periods of building a bigger base before testing your 1 rep max again. I provided an example for those who wanted to try it but I’d highly recommend following a proper program!
Can you please share your personal PED stack, cycle? Or give a template for starting weight lifting with the option of going PED mild, moderate to your extreme. Without this information you're not telling the real story of what it takes in terms of performance. Yes sleep, training, regular food etc matter. But you know very well that the PED make the difference for all the guys near your level and even the moderates. Nobody is detracting from the work and sacrifice. Just wanting to learn.
For myself,my own goal is to deadlift 1000lbs before I turn 50. I want in that 1000lb club and I don't care if anyone sees or knows I did it,it's for me and my ego alone, lol.
You're wrong. I don't care about getting strong. I am losing weight and muscle (and strength) to take pressure of my joints and skeleton due to Arthritic issues. Thinner, lighter and mobility I am for. I politely state you are out of touch with how the average person thinks outside the gym.
Most of Mitch's advice is not meant for "the average person". It's meant for athletes who are interested in gaining strength far beyond what the "average person" would ever achieve. If you don't think his advice applies to you, you're probably right. So don't criticize, got to a web page or YT stream that does apply to you and other "average" people.
It's strength training information for those interested in strength training with the clear assumption you are capable of doing it or at the scale and pace you can do it. There are many other resources for your own specific interests without pointless, out of place opinions. This information is for those at 90% of their goals, but need advice to push to 100%. There is also the concept of relativity. The principles apply to all. Perhaps you missed the fact that he is a world class Strongman, which is a specific sport.
Mitch, recently you have said the words "you haven't earned the right for a one rep max" (paraphrase) - For some reason this has stuck with me and I have really focused on consistency rather than maxing my shit out every so often in the gym. Really grateful for your content and advise. Cheers mate!
Thanks that really helps. I had a back injury recenly from overtraining on deadlifts. I think I am ready to start lifting heavy again but as you said better be patient than being sorry later. LHBK❤💪
Some buddies and I started doing this program for bench. Just finished week 2 today. I'll let you know how it goes 😉 Edit: All 4 of us hit PR's on the bench doing this. However, we modified it and didn't do the 98-100% on week 5 and instead basically did 2 week 6's, so the 70%ish weeks.
I started deadlifting in march this year at 60kg my technique sucked now im at 160 and its october my goal for this year is to hit 200kg in december ive been doing my own program 100kg 3x10 120 kg 5x3 130kg 5x3 140 kg 3x2 150kg 1x2 and 160kg 1lift then i go back from 160kg til 100kg exact same liftrange then rest for a week then i start on 120 do 3x10 and soforth and add 5 kg to my 1rep max
"You can only aspire to do what you are capable of doing" This whole speech was just a super depressing outlook. I doubt many of most impressive things people have achieved would've happened if people just always stayed in what was perceived as their genetic lane.
I started training for strong man 3 months ago. I've got a competition coming up in 4 months I'm going to try to put 200 lb of my deadlift.... Any tips
Doesn't that 6 week training cycle contradict what you said earlier in prepping for the 430kg deadlift? Or are you referring to 455kg as the amount you didnt get close to during training?
440kg was the heaviest I had ever lifted before pulling 475kg. 430kg is what I lifted before the comp because I had no idea I was capable of 455kg, let alone 475kg. Hopefully that helps!
@@mitchellhooperstrongman Thanks, yes it does. P.S. I have your 12 week power lifting program (used only the last 6 weeks to get ready for a comp, i only had 6 weeks to get ready). Love the workout...able to get muscle groups twice a week on it.
Thanks for the information. Would love to hear what you think about the conjugate maximum effort style workouts. Especially in terms of it building coordination and confidence while performing maximal effort lifts.
You "yelled" at me in a 1:1 session I had with you for trying to move too fast. I slowed down, followed a program you suggested, and hit my goal well before my goal date anyway. Slow down, and it comes faster than you think.
Great video as always Mitch, I started weight training/powerlifting 12 months ago and I can proudly say from starting on 30kg after 12 months I can now deadlift 120kg, squat 80kg and bench 60kg
Personally I take willpower, Passion and eating enough over consistency bc being very passionate about lifting ensures that I am not missing out a training.
