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Really like this guy. His teaching style is my jam. Explains the reasoning behind everything and not obnoxiously loud or overly animated about it. Just calm and collected

@quentonnankivell956

3 ай бұрын

Totally agree, great teacher

@michaelmayers3622

2 ай бұрын

Spund boring and can't be taken serious

Thanks guys for your kind words pleasure working with the moose 🎉❤

@quentonnankivell956

3 ай бұрын

Love tonsee you on the rp channel with Dr mike

@Gndlf_TheOrange

2 ай бұрын

Really helpful for me - learning split jerk for the first time for a comp so thankyou very much.

@2:10 My jaw dropped when I saw his ankle shoot forward.... Incredible mobility!!!

@mitchellhooperstrongman

3 ай бұрын

You're talking about mine, right?

@danielworthen3332

3 ай бұрын

@@mitchellhooperstrongman :) yours could use some work

@DagonFF

3 ай бұрын

​@@danielworthen3332I think it wouldn't be very beneficial for his strongman performance though :)

@MedievalSolutions

3 ай бұрын

@@DagonFF Well Idunno, with stone lifting, ankle mobility is definitely useful, cause you can drop slightly lower with more comfort and as weird as it may sound, extra comfort in a stone lift is gonna help you lift more when you're at their level.

@DagonFF

3 ай бұрын

@@MedievalSolutions for sure some ankle mobility very useful. But the level of mobility of the Olympic lifter is far beyond what would be useful for stone lift I feel. The amount of work that Mitch would need to put to achieve that next level might harm the rest of his overall conditioning. Strongman is such an all around endeavor and I feel any extreme adaptation has a big trade-off

Mitch getting trash talked about his shaky overhead incline chest press lockout technique, so what does Mitch do? He train split jerk and outmatches every competitor by a large margin on the Arnold log without leaving a single doubt about a shaky lockout. That’s a true champion and legend right here.

@Aaron-Qman

3 ай бұрын

Reminds me of Kobe Bryant studying everyone in the NBA and even studied alot others outside his sport. We're definitely witnessing greatness. What a hardworking champion does.

Hooper the most intelligent and adaptive strongman learning the split jerk from an olympian to crush the overhead event at the Arnold.

Mitch here outsmarting and outworking all other strongmen. Loads of respect.

@alxonpc9388

3 ай бұрын

honestly yea the amount of things he's learning from these different movements he might translate them into strongman movements if thats a thing

@hannibalb8276

3 ай бұрын

@@chancefluke7833 this is such a dumb take

@esimler

3 ай бұрын

@@chancefluke7833yet copious amounts of PEDs are ok?

@vekk134

3 ай бұрын

​@@chancefluke7833 its absolute strenght, every event required technique, if you dont take advantage of it you are dumb, maybe that wouldnt be allowed at some point, like figure 8 strap at the 2017 deadlift event, since it save you 2 inches of lifting

@high-captain-BaLrog

3 ай бұрын

​@@chancefluke7833 strength equates inefficiency to you?

The hard work paid off. 5 rep WR was a good effort. The more efficient lift meant there was time for the last lift.

@stan5936

3 ай бұрын

That time management was too good

Wow this is one of your best videos ever! Sonny Webster is a seriously good teacher, I loved the way he explained everything and he is clearly VERY knowledgeable about this topic!

Holy ankle mobility batman!

@mitchellhooperstrongman

3 ай бұрын

Sonny's flexibility is "slightly" better than mine...

@Bmoon8907

3 ай бұрын

yea, only by a skosh…. 😂

Love that Mitch keeps the beginner mindset and brings in all different subject natter experts to learn from. This is (one of) the reasons why he's dominating!

What you said at the end of the video- I firmly believe you have the best technical execution of any strongman I’ve ever seen. You’re extremely efficient in your movements.

The combo of CrossFit and now Olympic Weightlifting into your Strongman training is giving you a huge edge 👍

@JimBob-eg7vq

3 ай бұрын

How has he implemented CrossFit?

Seeing Rob Kearney always do the split jerk for over head always made me wonder why more haven’t tried it. Seeing the WSM do it and use it to help win the Arnold was great.

Mitch showing why he's winning, because he's improving his actual technique. And everybody else gets so jealous that they want to change the rules. And yes, it's similar to the Springbok Rugby Team's reserves being used like an entire new squad. It's just how you use your brain.

@esimler

3 ай бұрын

@@chancefluke7833well at least we know who the smartest strongman is!

@vekk134

3 ай бұрын

@@chancefluke7833 why is it cheating???? Its allowed, anyone can do it, he isnt using special equipement, most use leg drive now, is that cheating too? If you followed him a bit you would understand that he always studies what more effecient and not just do what other did for no reason. Btw cheating is not allowed, and this was, so obviously it wasnt cheating

What a high quality video with a couple of likeable dudes, keep it up Mitch you're changing the game!

Mitch came to take over. This Man will smash every World Strongest Man Competitions in the next Years. Hes the smartest, strongest and athletic Strongman ever

Awesome video. We are seeing the the evolution of strength competition. Adapt to compete or, Applaud from the stands to those who are brave enough to do the work.

Man amazing we get to receive all this knowledge for free. Thankful for what youre doing Mitch!

The way he corrected mitches balance in the anchor squat was a sign of a great trainer. Had imbalance on the first 3 reps, then literally he gave two cues and he was bang on after 👏 Using the right cues is make or break when getting someone to understand how to move

Thanks so much for putting this out there Mitch. I learned a lot!

Awesome video. Really enjoying all the instructional videos on the split jerk. Great for olympic lifters, strongmen and crossfiters. Keep it up Mitch!

Fantastic video and highly informative. More tools for the toolbox and I very much appreciate you taking the time to provide this knowledge. Best of luck!

I am here for every bit of content you’ve been dropping.

This is all GOLD! Thank you!

Thank's for your Videos Mitch, they realy make sens!

Excellent video👏 very informative, succint explanations of the different movements & mobility drills.

such a chill coach. Love that approach. Every word chosen for max efficiency!

great video, love seeing different modes to gain mobility for lifts

It's actually kinda refreshing seeing world's strongest man struggle with anything weight related. Great video, amazing coach. Keep up the great work!

You make me more proud to be Canadian. Keep going Mitch, you the man!

Excellent video! 👍 packed with very useful technical movements. Saving this vid.

Mitchell, I've been enjoying watching your success and rise. Good for you. Stay healthy. Best wishes.

I LOVE Sonny. I would give anything to have his mobility. Great content fellas

Thanks for sharing this master class moose your the best ❤

Really great video, amazing content! Keep it up guys!

Lots to learn from Sonny! 👍

Great Video Mitch very informative . Thank you

Mitch bringing science into Strongman! Fantastic presentation from Sonny.

Really love how Mitch is really open minded to learn new things to improve his game and efficiency. Olympic lifters are the most efficient persons to the overhead a barbell and no matter whatever people complain you will be able to lift more weight when you jerk due to technical supremacy. If you look at the lighter weight strongman/woman you can observe how efficient people are at moving things especially how people jerk to put even logs overhead. The same thing will apply to heavier strongman for they aren't special snowflakes. The only thing they need to dedicate some time to improve their mobility. And people whining about how jerk is cheating are the ones who is not ready to put in the time to learn it. An investment in proper mobility and movement efficiency pays its dividends in the longer run regardless of the sport. Keep exploring and break the limits Mitch Hooper.

I saw you taking some inspiration from this in the overhead press at Arnolds and instantly realised you had taken a little from the discipline of olympic lifters. Your approach to strongman is different than the rest and it shows. Keep shocking the world. Stay strong, lift heavy, be Kind. From a Fan

Man, big ups to Sonny. Very professional and down to earth

Very informative and working with the best to get better.

No one in the strength community is doing it like this! Hats off Mitch

Lets go Mitch . It was so cool seeing you wonder why people dont learn this, you learning itnand them owning people with it. Top g moves

Amazing information on shoulder mobility. I will try these, as I'm focusing a lot on overhead strength lately.

Mitch learned it the right way going to an Olympic lifter for coaching. You cannot learn these lifts watching KZread, that's how Crossfitters end up dropping the bar on their heads

@mitchellhooperstrongman

3 ай бұрын

Sonny is a legend and couldn't recommend him enough!

@TheMortalKombatent

3 ай бұрын

you can learn it properly from youtube but it takes wayyyyy longer

@bdegrds

3 ай бұрын

​@@TheMortalKombatentno you cannot learn how to lift from KZread. You may think you can by watching videos of yourself and comparing but you have no idea what your even looking at because nubies have no idea what to actually look for, you can't see the small mistakes that lead to big problems and you certainly have no idea how to fix them

@TheMortalKombatent

3 ай бұрын

@@bdegrds but eventually you will no longer be a noobie. It will just take triple the time but you can still learn. I'm not saying you can become great tho.

@paulmorton3164

3 ай бұрын

Everyone who watched this video just learned something about Olympic lifting. Olympic lifters also hurt themselves doing these lifts, they are not immune to mistakes or poor form. What are you on about?

GJ Hooper, this video was surprisingly informative. Weightlifters and Crossfiters will dig this one.

Sonny is a legend man

This guy is a great teacher, would be fun to hear him talk about the squat, as thats one of the major components in weightlifting

I tried those mobility drills, and I'm a fan.

Good content Moose Hella informative 👏 👌 👍 🙌

Some gems here.

Thank you Brother. God Bless. You'll be looking like Lasha with the lift soon.

Damn that guy knows his stuff! Very informative video!

Awesome.

And this is why he will dominate for a good few years

Great vid. As an oly lifter turned strongman, the axle was easily my best event. Just a tip: for a stiff bar like an axle, use a deeper dip than you would with a whippy oly bar.

Cant wait to try the rolling the bar behind my head! Unfortunately still recovery post op distal bicep tear. My new SSB bar is supposed to be here today. Gotta work on developing some of those Moose Quads while my arm is recovering!

Great video.

Novikov has already used the split-jerk for the flinstone bar in 2022. Back then I was already wondering, why nobody else did the split-jerk in strongman.

mitchell covering all my weakness n1! Mitch the technique king

shout out to Sonny Webster great dude

What cool methods of training. This shows just how many complex small seemingly unrewarding movements must be performed to unlock a elite level of performance.

It’s always been difficult for me to get my big feet to leave the earth and reset in a technical and athletic way while lifting a barbell overhead. This video helps. Thank you

One thing about Mitch he seems smarter and more open to new techniques than other strongmen. Mobility really takes a powerful strongman to the next level.

Sonny's a good lad

Thanks as a physio really cool techniques

Next Moose challenge…Olympic weightlifting. Having said that, I need Sonny’s shirt!!! Where do I get one?

I have a similar build to Mithcell. I was also a runner when I was younger, but nowhere near Mitchells' level. I'm only 1.7 meters tall, but strength is somehow my thing, and especially pushing. My gym powerlift max is now 630kg, but i keep grinding. I'm glad someone like Mitchell has stepped up and I'm amazed by the deadlift in particular

Mitch says he's not the strongest ...he just executes better than the rest. I agree, but I think Mitch is also mentally tougher than everyone else. Certain competitive events like the Dinny stones, and farmers walk have a lot more to do with pain management/acceptance than they do with who's stronger. Mitch is the master at that.

@Aaron-Qman

3 ай бұрын

Yes his mentality is like none other! Super smart and driven to perfect his craft💪🏋️‍♂️

i need to see a Mitchell Hooper weightlifting arc, your already worlds strongest man, now you can be worlds strongest weightlifter

Couldn't be more perfectly timed! Adding some jerk in the last week to really help with my crummy overhead!

@mitchellhooperstrongman

3 ай бұрын

Amazing, let me know what your favourite take away is from this video!

@HeliumBloon

3 ай бұрын

@@mitchellhooperstrongman Definitely felt a bit sheepish when front rack position was brought up :P. I was definitely a fingertip Andy, tomorrow i'll play around with my front rack position using some of the cues given here :D

Would be amazing seeing you do more olympic weightlifting training, very interesting seeing how a genetic god in powerlifting fairs in this

The cerebral assassin Mitch Hooper 😊

crazy to think that mitch is called a "small strongman" and he is a HUGE human

I switched to Olympic lifting about 10 years ago.....its a lonely sport in most gyms, a lot of funny looks and some people asking you questions, but, its infectious and great fun. Mobility is THE biggest challenge to it. Approximately 30% of training, if you're not mobile enough, should bevon that aspect. Mitch is smart learning this technique, most strongmen are way behind him.

Loved the masterclass of the lift at the Arnold's Mitch BUT i feel they need to ditch the clean and jerk, my reason is its a shoulder press event to see who has the strongest shoulders, again you played by the rules and won... loved it but again i feel it needs to change. Good luck in the UK Arnold's i will be there cheering you on bud.

@plastikmaiden

3 ай бұрын

Might as well make it a strict press then.

This guy trains soooo smart

wow, I also do a 225 lb split jerk. Good to know we lift the same weights.

Getting in better shape through CrossFit has helped me recover faster between sets and just have better weightlifting workouts in general.

This is why you are so fuckin good. Learning the techniques. Like magnus ver magnusson back in the day.

Log press for max confirmed for WSM

Geez, I kinda have to get every mobility exercise into my routine immediately, I suck. That was really nicely explained. Not just the how, but the why, I appreciate that. Side note, the one and only time I tried to front squat left me with bruises all over my shoulders when the bar kept rolling up and down, causing deep tissue massage in a bad way. Haven't done it since. Maybe, possibly, a decent front rack would help. 😅

Will we see you training the snatch on the off season Mitch? Could be an interesting video

Working smarter not harder is good for winning comps. Strict shoulder press shows more pure power so it's more impressive but until they say you can't, I'd keep on keeping on.

My guy showing off the travis scott AJ1s, Amen

Learning olympic lifts and training in that style consistently for a couple of years after only doing powerlifting was humbling but also had a great ROI for my strength and conditioning. I was forced to correct shortcomings in my mobility that I had a tendency to workaround when doing powerlifting training (e.g. front squatting properly vs arms-crossed, ATG high bar squatting vs shallow low bar squatting, etc.). But once I dealt with these shortcomings, I noticed a huge carryover in terms of strength and mind-muscle connection to anything non olympic lifts related including 2 of the 3 powerlifts (my benchpress did suffer).

I am still waiting for you to actually start to develop a squat clean (or a hang squat clean) with the axle. I have the feeling if you manage to find a way you will get FAR better than you already are. Cool to see all the stuff you have done so far

That split jerk at 0:17 was so crazy bad lol. if you won with that, I couldnt imagine whats possible if you train it more

@Joe-wt6eh

2 ай бұрын

Its an axle bar for reps and press outs are allowed

side note mitch, i noticed from Tom Stoltmans recent material about his disappointments at the arnolds, personally i'm thinking both tom stoltman and trey mitchell are hungry, and while trey is a fellow american i have to be real with tom's goals, over everyone, including thor, i'm sure Tom stoltman will be your main competition for 2024, dood's podiumed continuously, he's hungry, won basically everything outside of the main 4 events, and he's gunning for your title, your not just dealing with a man that has a goal, he's even willing to skip the UK Arnolds to focus on WSM

Mooper is the world's smartest strongman. He also happens to be in the top 2-3 in raw strength (deadlift). Result: 0:09

See, I'm watching the clip at a perfect time. After 20 minutes, I will be at the club to practice the style shown in the clip. I like to lift weights Your followers are from Iraq

I want that “my knees hurt” t shirt!! Where can we get it!

Petition for collab with rangeofstrength Lucas Hardie!

CPAP MASK LINES I know that feel bro

This could have worked in the no stone unturned series

The difference I see with Mitch and Martins from everyone else, everyone else collab with anyone for views. Mitch and Martins do it from knowledge.

Nothing says strength like lifting something overhead. And who better to learn that from than an Olympic lifter?

Should've kept this a secret 😂 now everyone will start doing this