How much do Strongmen REALLY Make?

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00:00 Introduction
00:28 Jobs Of Other Professional Strongmen
01:38 Other Jobs For Strongmen Sized People
01:50 Powerlifting $
03:16 Lumberjack Sports $
03:43 Rugby $
05:13 NFL $
06:17 Comparing Strongmen To Average 'Big Man' Jobs
07:45 Bodybuilders $
09:20 Strongman $
13:36 Big Lift Here - Axle Clean & Jerk

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

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[@thereddog223]

For how much you have to do probably not enough

[@dayonerecoverdub3626]

Next year first place at the Arnold is 500k beating the Olympia

[@mrgreen...9643]

Very funny video post an advert for keytones and everyone complains show this video about how much money he makes good points made and the ads are a good source of income

[@BoazLifting]

In these kind of sports most of the money comes from how you market yourself and not from actual competitions

[@robertmccormick9729]

He did not specify, he said 150k is finally a living wage

[@square7935]

yea he probably makes 150-200k easy especially with all the courses he sells idk why he wouldnt be honest and say how much he earns

[@jorgealbertocortesdavalos4446]

​@@square7935cause its probably way more than 200k

[@jorgealbertocortesdavalos4446]

Maybe add a 0

[@Kado1609]

@@square7935 doesnt matter what he earns...

[@walk-york]

I didn't realise Brian had redistributed his prize fund, what a great guy

[@willyf6172]

Well it was his own promotion. It would look kinda flaky if he promoted his own show and wins and gets the prize money . Not saying it would have been dishonest , just bad optics . I also think he’s well off enough financially to not need it.

[@Doubledexter]

Yeah he did that every year he competed at the smoe. Gave away his portion of the money evenly to the rest of the competitors

[@presqueisle69]

$98,600 he gave out . Everyone didn't take a penny . All mist 100k payout in 1 show. . You win 🏆 all the big shows you can bring home over 400k

[@presqueisle69]

​@willyf6172 he's worked very hard to have what he has . And he's a very very smart guy . . And I am very happy for him . Shaw fan all day ❤

[@willyf6172]

@@presqueisle69 not denying any of that.

[@presqueisle69]

Shaw won$98,600 🏆 for 1 place in Strongest man on earth . Didn't take a penny and gave it all back to the people under him . That's 2nd highest pay out . Last year

[@curtharakaly4620]

Kinda corny competing in the event you created.

[@vekk134]

The win was symbolic for his retirement, some competitor did way better a few months appart, officially they said they gave it all, unofficially they sorta make sure he ended where he should for all he did for the sport. Not sayin they went easy on him, but they might have kept a rep here and there

[@presqueisle69]

@vekk134 no competitor in my eyes is going no leave 98k all most 99k payday . To someone else . This is how these guy eat . And live . That's a massive payday in strongman . Plus the title. I think each one of them was fighting as hard as they could. In my opinion .

[@vekk134]

@@presqueisle69 well shaw gave it to other, so some competitor must be ready to gave up so money, and the 1st gonna finish 2nd, so he isnt gaving up on 99k, more like 20k. And since brian redistributed it, they might not have lost a penny. I remember cheking the result on reddit and some ppl had the same theory, based on result some of those competitor has a few months ago or after. If they did so it was for sportsmanship and respect, and not a planned or arranged event.

[@jd9119]

@@presqueisle69 Brian Shaw only gave the prize money for winning the event to the guys who placed below him. He's not giving them the money he made for organizing the event.

[@stefan1684]

Love how different and unique your videos are compared to other strongmen on youtube. Very informative but on a low need to know knowledge kind of way. Keep it up :)

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you!!

[@stronghold07ptx85]

Not to mention that top 5 isn’t an easy feat. It’s a tough field in strongman right now, makes you really appreciate all the athletes give to the sport. Thank you!

[@robertmccormick9729]

He wasn't specifying. He said 150k is finally a livable wage when that much is considered high middle.

[@tyraster8603]

@@robertmccormick9729 You need to keep in mind how much money goes into their training. Even Eddie said in an interview that the only reason he did the 500kg lift was money because his savings were rapidly drying up.

[@bobbybobman3073]

I mean a 5th place average is pretty hard, I mean assuming no injuries, thats a guy kinda like Evan Singleton.

[@mustang8206]

Yeah 5th out of 10-12 competitors doesn't seem all that impressive until you realize that's actually 5th strongest out of the tens of thousands of super heavyweight strongmen

[@AndrewFrancisFreeman]

Great idea. Not a bid deal, but Rugby League is a different sport from the Rugby you showed video clips of. I would love to see you workout/train with a Rugby League team next time you're in the UK. Let me know, I have a few contacts, maybe we can make it happen.

[@SizzledBeef]

Pretty dope format for a video. Breaking up the training footage with info about fun topics 👍

[@adammartin5630]

loving the liftotainment style work and talk

[@Pistolita221]

I love the editing, going from exercise to explaining is so engaging to watch. Also the graphics are nice, as well. Definitely stepping up your YT game!

[@balkamp8888]

Brian moving this sport forward like no one ever has

[@TheVanillatech]

All cos of a beef with Douglas Quaid. Or was it Hauser.... *skitzoid* *embelism*

[@MyNamelsBlue]

In case it was missed or I didn't hear it in the video. I believe another way strongmen earn money is by going to events, I know a couple of guys were paid by Car Dealerships to show off their strength as a promotion for the vehicle etc. So that's another avenue, but I'd imagine you'd have to make a name for yourself first

[@jackspinner4727]

Good point. That was probably under the sponsorship things he was talking about

[@Lally_strongman]

Your contents come on leaps and bounds Mitch. Keep up the good work and growing the sport.

[@whitexbread]

really interesting perspective! thanks for the vid moose

[@markbutl]

Very nicely produced video. Like the style

[@josephgambill3754]

Great job. The person behind you doing pull-ups. Job well done.

[@magnuslund2545]

Good video. Very insightful.

[@SJS-ed1yw]

Really good info. Nice one Mitch.

[@maxglendenning544]

8:37 Ah yes, my favorite number: "Fith" 😂 Absolutely loving these informational videos, I cannot get enough of them!!

[@jtsperformanceautomarine]

Glad I wasn't the only one to laugh at that 😂

[@christianmw9540]

Clever video. Cheers. Good luck on the Maxxle

[@harrisashraff]

Really love your content bro. I find your videos to be more holistic information about strongman instead of limiting only to training, eating or fun. Appreciate your time and effort in creating good work 🙌🏾🙌🏾. #LHBK

[@adamwg10]

The numbers for the Strongest Man on Earth (Shaw Classic) were incorrect. 1st place would have earned a little over $95,000 making it the second highest paying show.

[@rizzles1985]

Super informative, thank you.

[@makeeyya]

very nice! ty for the information

[@crossbowhunter9118]

Your axle bar clean and jerk the split jerks are looking really good you should be proud of that for sure. for being able to split jerk for a strong man has helped you so much in events.

[@user-strength10]

congrats on that world record OHP and for winning that event in london, between you tom and Evan the competition is tight

[@irion9972]

Moose doing log and a video in superset O.O

[@CorvusHarfang]

In rugby the most lucrative championship is by far the French Top 14, this is the top domestic league for north hemisphere. A good front row playing in middle pack team is about 125.000 to 250.0000 € a year plus accomodation, some of the very top guys (internationals mostly) can make about 500.000€ a year.

[@mikerigola3159]

Great idea for a video, and great job explaining all that, it just shows jobs like being a strongman take years before it pays off, plus the way to big money is the route Eddie, Thor and people like jay cutler went. I just love your attitude, I truly see big things ahead for you Mr. Hooper, you definitely seem very unique with a very likable personality, I hope to hear a lot more good things about your career in the years ahead, best of luck 🙌💪💯

[@jeremiahgriffin9428]

Thanks for doing this video. I know you're not usually fond of openly discussing people's financials. But it makes for great content rather than money gossip when you put it in a video like this comparing the different sports. Well done! #LHBK

[@BMGrilla60]

Answering the questions we didn’t even know we wanted answered!

[@victorfp23]

Moose with the honesty 👏🏻

[@Fortress333]

Well, we can safely assume you're doing quite nicely, money-wise and training-wise :) Your strict-pressing the log was very impressive.

[@Davesplacee]

Thanks for this mitch. I really appreciate the transparency

[@janerikkvarsten2273]

There is for shure som hidden forms of income, like personal sponsor money, other pricemoney for single event WR's and so one. A youtube channel helps as well.Working as a coach in the gym for paying customers, invites to speak in events and commentator jobs on television. There is many income streams to support yourself as a strongman.

[@alexhale6582]

Moose in da hoose!

[@tryphonstratis593]

Great video , keep it up. The only thing I will say is that at the end the exercise performed was jerk, I believe clean&jerk requires to lift it from the ground and then overhead.

[@hadenoughok]

you guys definitly deserve more compensation

[@jlogan2228]

The other factor is strongman doesnt have nearly as much pay off as it does comoared to the inestments of food, wear and tear, needing special gear to train with, supportive gear, and peds. Ive seen strongmen like eddie saying if you can force feed yourself like 6000-10000 calories a day dont even bother

[@prgnify]

Yes, when he compared to a bouncer - yes travelling and uncertainty are big factors like he rightfully stated, but as a bouncer you can invest as little as you want in gear/PEDs, blood-work, and etc. Aside from training, uniform, developing skills, stressful nights and all that, you are a big guy who wants to be big and can be as big as you want. Eddie for example knew that in order to win WSM he needed to get as big as he COULD - which is completely different and he probably spent more than 50k that year on food alone (corrected for inflation, as food this days is like, twice the price as in 2017). Then of course you have people like Hooper, who didn't need to put on as much mass as Eddie did, so he eats like, 60% if not less, than 2017 Eddie.

[@jd9119]

Most people can't afford to eat 10,000 calories a day. That's a lot of money and if you have a wife and kids that can be too expensive for a lot of people to maintain.

[@espenstoro]

Puts it into perspective when you consider that a strongman eats way more than the average person, has potentially significant expenses with physical therapy and all health related things (including the not so healthy parts of it). Some need to book two seats on planes and do extra expensive things because they're too big for how society is designed. Not the greatest hourly rate for the "average" world class athlete, there's a lot of time invested.

[@KiwiGains]

I think Eddie hall said he was spending around $120-$150k per year just on himself for strong man.

[@MariGorrila]

Excellent video, thumbnail got me to click, hilarious!

[@paulbouvier1997]

Mitch is bound to get to 1 Million Subscribers on KZbin that will get him more money

[@drcoz23]

sport has grown a bunch and it's also improved on the weight classed portion of strongman as well

[@JohnMurphy1023]

the fact that the rogue invitational pays $147k for first and only $9,200 for fifth is insane to me, that needs redistributed better

[@stom3998]

I hope it continues to grow and the pay bumps up for you guys as well. I imagine the cost to eat, supplement, and pay for medical issues is VERY high for you all.

[@Papolucho702]

I live in Las Vegas, so I might just go to Giants Live lol it’s on the day of my wedding anniversary lol

[@TheTempestSync]

the money is definitely not in the prize winnings its sponsors, ad revenue and sponsorships. You get into sports to make a name, build a brand and get sponsors and then do side jobs like coaching or merch to diversify income because competing isn't going to last forever.

[@88bjjmichael]

So this is why you did that Keytones video 😉

[@marvthebass]

Strongman has grown so much in just the 4 years I've followed it, and it continues to keep going in the right direction. That being said, I feel like the prize money needs to be doubled (at the very least) in order to get more competitors serious about the sport. I know that won't just magically happen. The sport needs to basically grow 3-4 times what is now to cover that kind of cost. But until that happens, the top 30 in the world won't be as good as they could be, IMHO 🤷‍♂️

[@byssegutt]

Like he said in the beginning of the video he keeps it personal of What he is earning

[@haeihaeihaei]

I think as long as you're getting paid to do something you love it's totally worth it💪🏼

[@TheVanillatech]

"Ya got CITY HANDS, Mr Hoopah! Yer bin' countin' money yer whole LIFE!"

[@TheAndersonjc67]

Good video

[@Bros35]

Did yall miss that ending?? 440x 2 with the axle 😮 you got this world record in the bag!

[@JMToronto]

Great video brother man I need a job lol❤❤❤

[@HashBrownDoyler]

Eddie has a part time job of being a forklift.

[@tylermca8616]

Depends on how many ad reads they do for Ozempic.

[@jorgeegrojful]

Ideally, much like the strength of the athletes, the payouts don't focus as much on the very top but grow in depth. We know the top 2, 3 guys are good. Nowadays we talk about the top 10 guys, maybe top 20 in the world. I want to see those guys get paid more so they can bring their best to the comps and compete with the top 2-3

[@BurstingVeins1]

Any income is worth it if you're enjoying yourself and you're generally happy in life.

[@CJ-111]

I think a point people are missing out on is if you are not in the top 5, strongest in the world, you are not making any real prize money. You put your body through a lot of strain. You have to travel constantly. If you don't have other ways to make money, you're out of luck

[@michaelscott_aka_db_saf]

The expense to build the strength needed vs. pay makes it even more of a grind for Strongman and Strongwomen so add when you add in the cost that 5th place guy is scrapping to make it

[@ianjames7524]

How much does it cost to be a top level strongman? Food supplements gym membership equipment recovery

[@0oDUBLINo0]

I’m thinking arm wrestling 10-15 years from now will be pretty decent, growing like crazy

[@mikerochon2508]

It would just be awesome just to go for an interview and say oh I am just the worlds strongest man, no big deal !

[@heathjohnson2575]

And they spend atleast $3k per month on food and another $1k on supplements and gear. So if you don't do youtube or come in first most the time you have no money

[@timariaans1710]

People often don't realize that yes you can win like 30.000 but that won't cover all the costs of food / supplements / equipment / travel etc. etc. That's why they have side jobs / shops / youtube or whatever next to their career. Maybe you can also do a video about what it costs per month / year to be a strongmen on that level?

[@BillyBob-wh4sq]

One sport you didn't mention is track and field, in particular the throwing events. The Diamond League meets pay decent money and the new World Ultimate Champs will have a large prize pool. The Olympics now have prize money too, but only for first place. Track athletes in general make a majority of their money from sponsorships and contracts but throws aren't as glamorous so they probably don't make the same as the sport's superstars.

[@thetowndrunk988]

Anything is worth it if you love it enough.

[@samskinner213]

Thanks for this vid! I’ve been training for strongman and was worried about the money factor. This cleared it up! Thanks Mitch!!

[@hardchooligan]

SMOE is the only comp that seems to pay decent. All the other money comes from selling programs, merch, and coaching

[@seanmccarthy1274]

Mitch any way you could chime in on how sponsorships could potentially affect this "wage" I know there is a ton of variables but is it worth mentioning?

[@jaapkamstra9343]

Interesting question: will you be happier if you choose a job that pays more...

[@gordonshaw1975]

What about a circus strongman? Good content as usual from Mitch.

[@edwardfondeur4477]

Mitch hello. My opinion I think it’s great to be in the category of the world strongest man. In any sport or anything else it’s not just the money to which is the first important thing, but also the prestige and the dream as a man to be a champion in this beautiful sport. That goes with everything else. Thanks Mitch 🙏👍

[@godsgiftto3arth]

if you get on twitch and start dancing like the cam girls, i'll definitely think about sending you some tip money.

[@ranfan1820]

The Strongman Shaker.

[@bubbyj1332]

I know this video wasn't about your press, but THE RECORD IS NOT SAFE! Get it!

[@paulbouvier1997]

Mitch Marner of NHL Toronto Maple Leafs had his SUV stolen at gunpoint couple years ago.... So having lots of money may cause some problems as well

[@jaycordner3890]

Thor and Brian would be locks, second row. Anything from 6.6 to 7 ft play this position. Rugby union is far bigger than LEAGUE too. In union the top like you earn around 1 million euro a year excluding sponsorships,endorsements. So you would do well in this sport.

[@jujubean1984xx]

I was wondering the difference between winning Americas strongest man, Canadas strongest man, Icelands strongest etc what the monetary difference might be there?

[@jackspinner4727]

Hopper could be a world class linebacker

[@stevenhugley4025]

This video format with facts and lifting mixed is bussin’!!!

[@petershortland478]

Dont forget WSM also attracts the bigger sponsers than Arnold's, Rogue and Shaw. Sponsers dont know the other comps

[@ruvimsemenyuk8224]

Even working at a fun range makes perfect sense 😂

[@fullerspubcollector]

Money and prizes aside, how do you put a value on a title like Worlds Strongest Man? Or Strongest Man On Earth, Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe? Titles like these are Priceless.

[@TheSLK66]

Nice double strict press. Reckon you'll be one of the only ones to finish the overhead medley at SMOE (three logs and two axles I think)

[@TheKingkeith99]

Are travel expenses covered for all the athletes at the big shows? If it isn't that must add considerably to the cost of being a top strongman.

[@knuckles5863]

cool vid.

[@sharpestbulb]

realistically, the best i see the sport evolving over the next few years is that i could see giants live expanding a little and giving the same opportunities that are currently available to 20ish guys to 30-40 guys. i dont think the big comps will change much. maybe rogue will stop hosting because they get too much negativity that it isnt worth it when they are paying so much out of pocket

[@russgunter3834]

Thanks for the video Mitch. Very insightful. I look at strongman as a platform to make your brand. I believe that’s what Brian really showed everyone and one way he brought the sport up. Eddie is doing great with it. Thor, The Stoltmans have done a good job as well. And now you have definitely figured out the logic as well. Some like Evan need to really understand because they could be really marketable as well. Keep up the hard work.

[@peartreedu]

While the 5th place strongman only earns as much as a bouncer, a bouncer doesn't receive sponsorship or any other perks of being a public athlete. You mentioned this at the beginning of your video, Mitch. I think it's fair to say that it isn't just about how good you are in Strongman, but how good you are in business and self promotion. Eddie Hall is a case in point. While he's an excellent strongman, there are better than him in terms of strongmen careers. Yet, he really knows how to market himself.

[@curtharakaly4620]

DAMN!!! That 386 for 2 looked strrroooooong.

[@mustang8206]

Don't forget that Mitch is only talking about super heavyweight strongmen. For middleweight or lightweight strongman you will most be likely losing thousands of dollars every year in the cost of travel, comp fees, equipment, and of course "supplements." In fact there is only 1 pro show in the world for lightweights

[@ABD5667]

Professional rugby players can earn a good income if they on the top, club and national teams plus sponsorship. The biggest countries in terms of pay are british isles, France, new Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

[@just.stronger.than.yesterd6621]

Where they pay so well for bouncers? I've been doing it for a while and for around half of this money...

[@That_guy_Kyle]

You have to play in college to get drafted into the nfl though and they won't even look at you if you're over 30 ... inwould in a heart beat but people retire at 32 in the nfl...

[@adamwolfram6675]

Is all the jobs you mentioned like security guards and fire fighters american or Canadian wages?

[@DarcyAllenStrong]

Most strongmen are likely in the negatives after costs of equipment and traveling to shows.

[@duncanpaton7344]

Do the strongmen get their expenses paid? (Food, travel, hotel etc.) when going to all these events or do they have to pay these themselves ?

[@Scott-jk5zk]

Anyone know the name of the song mitch used at 2:50?