Training for MUSCLE vs STRENGTH Ft. Dr Mike

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

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[@mihailmilev9909]

106h

[@mihailmilev9909]

6h10

[@shaneberg3653]

Shipping to Australua cost?

[@divineglitch9550]

oomg ripped hooper would literally be beastly.

[@user-wc1em7pc2p]

It looks like you just took off a sleep apnea mask. Do you have sleep apnea? Can you make a video about it if you do?

[@TheChrit]

I could listen to these two talk lifting for hours. Best collab on the channel.

[@gabrielsorto8861]

They should do limited podcast

[@MrVinkho]

For sure

[@gryhelen444]

💯%

[@brad1215]

Totally agree

[@MrJonathanflick]

Second this.

[@Motorschpocht]

I would love to see Mitch going through a RP Workout and/or Mike dipping into Strongman in another video!

[@espenstoro]

Leg day from hell with the RP guys would be epic. Mitch is so athletic, they might have to bump it up to another level.

[@vvoof2601]

Check out their leg session with Nick Best! It's awesome!

[@prophetableforprophet]

Yeah, this is what I want. The conversation is fun and informative, but I need to see you guys make a couple videos hitting each other's workouts.

[@Lucas_Jeffrey]

@@espenstoro That's one of my favorite things on KZbin! The RP leg day stuff haha, the one with Jeff Nippard was so funny. About 5 months ago

[@teirenscannell-todd1506]

This. This 100%

[@gregscannell]

Bring us the 'Mike and Moose' podcast! Another great vid and awesome collab, Mitch - keep smashing it!

[@strong_slav]

The ultimate collab between Canada and Michigan.

[@joeysantoro4835]

MIKE AND MOOSE! MIKE AND MOOSE!

[@tjrocha7732]

The jew and the moose?

[@jacobhochstetler825]

Please!

[@zakkai]

​@@tjrocha7732 joose?

[@nathanj9544]

Man I wish the conversation was like an extra 1.5 hours longer! I'd love to see this collab again Mitch, extremely entertaining and informative.

[@quentonnankivell956]

It went so quick aue

[@djoel24]

That was sick. Now I want to see you train together 💪🏼💪🏼

[@ironmaiden1236541]

Nude!?

[@beefy32]

Why? Both these guys are on steroids. It's fake shit so whats the point....

[@yewtewbstew547]

There's no way Mike's feet were touching the floor sitting on that chair.

[@PrimeRib94]

Had to stand on the lat pulldown to reach😂

[@Rebelfry]

Damn why was I even checking that before I saw this comment

[@AggressivesnowmaN]

Idk they seemed like smallish chairs. Mitch does not fit at all lol

[@pepparmostheelder]

@@AggressivesnowmaN They are barstools, so Mike is resting his feet on the "foot rest" that is usually there on barstools while Mitch got them on the floor

[@LoneStarVII]

Tippy toes

[@OriginalPuro]

Perfect. Two competent people talking about a subject, no fluff, no shiny background, just a regular good ol' conversation.

[@destmichael]

I loved this. Thank you. My 12 year old daughter asked me the difference between weight lifters and body builders. I am in healthcare and I have lifted weights since highschool and I have a strong woman physique. I showed her body building women compared to strong women. I use my strength to supplement for my patients weakness. It's not for looks. She understands why mom works out now. She wants to work out too.

[@What-he5pr]

That's great.

[@tyrantworm7392]

Strength training also increases premenopausal bone density also, so more resilience to osteoporosis post.

[@DagiDemeke-l7v]

" I use my strength to supplement for my patient's weakness" is such a poetic way to describe the wonderful work that you do

[@dangosh3340]

I remember thinking “who the hell is Mitchell Hooper?” He takes 8th at WSM. I had to look him up. Wins WSM the next year. I now have to say I love the guys competitive drive and the sharing of everything on KZbin. It’s great that he is so active with his channel as it really helps you connect with the athletes and helps us be able to better ourselves. Thanks Mitchell

[@beefy32]

Except like all the other WSM competitors he is on steroids. If you take PED's you are not an athlete in my book.

[@YouNotthatguy]

@@beefy32bro they all take PEDS

[@katlynklassen809]

​@@beefy32 your book is for nerds. Arbitrary lines for what someone can be can not take. Fact is if everyone takes it they still won't come close to what these guys do. It is just another kind of training.

[@beefy32]

@@katlynklassen809 This why old strongmen like Geoff Capes were amazing as he beat PED users. Yes I agree steroids is not the be all and end all but I would love to see a WSM natural event

[@IlovelouisDTV]

​@@beefy32 you think Geoff capes was natural lol... oh my sweet summer child...

[@AllLiesAndCableTies]

Thumbnail is goated. A Human Thumb and a Nail Sized Man in front of each respective sports GOATS

[@spencerroux5581]

Thank you for helping the community to be a positive space. Seeing you connect with Dr. Mike is a welcome surprise!

[@quietanonymous]

mitchell looks like he should be a paramedic

[@Taabituubi]

@benph1214 The mustache sells the image.

[@hellomate639]

Wow you are so on point

[@lunaluna349]

😂

[@JerryGarciaPOBox]

Lol

[@ericbeauchamp7385]

He's the ambulance

[@That_native.Outdoors]

" something about a drug test I don't care about that" lol Mike for the honest W

[@zachknell8125]

Mitch also casually dropping "superphysiological" in there too. I don't think it is really talked about in strongman either.

[@That_native.Outdoors]

​@@zachknell8125 agreed the fact people don't understand that strongmen are literally built different down to there DNA and with that extra it's take them to that .01% of people

[@bluntmuffin1729]

The real most requested topic but oh well 🤷‍♂️

[@mihailmilev9909]

76(before)

[@mihailmilev9909]

778h12.7h

[@adamlogan2292]

Just the most interesting conversion that could have gone on for 2 hours and I wouldn’t have noticed.

[@bdawg2513]

Mitch you gotta a lightbulb out in the fixture over the sink back there :)

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

How many strongmen does it take to change a light bulb

[@EdwinMunoz]

😂😂😂😂

[@Hedonistic_animal]

​​@@evictioncarpentry262810? Kyriakos Grizzly to screw the light bulb in and 9 other to hold him up.

[@DavidAbell26]

@@evictioncarpentry2628apparently more than one lol

[@michaelfrench9062]

Not his house, not his problem😊

[@DkBu-zy6ui]

It finally happened! My wife is a big fan of Dr Mike and I'm more into the strongman side of things and have been following you Mr hooper for a while now. What an awesome collaboration!

[@thetowndrunk988]

Awesome interview. I like the points about Brian Shaw. He’s the one who really started focusing on the technical aspects of the implements, and how best to do each event.

[@floridamanHooning]

Him and Martins

[@mustang8206]

​@@floridamanHooning Brian was winning World's before Martin's even had his pro card

[@mattystewart8]

The tendon talk really piqued my interest! I would love to see a video on how you guys build tendon strength please!! Or even just some of the principals you follow whether it be diet or exercise etc.

[@jamesonrosen1773]

Fun fact: your brain prevents you from using all of your muscular power. We only use about a third of the power at any given time, outside of life or death scenarios like the mother lifting the car thing. Otherwise, we very easily could rip our muscles from the bone, even someone who doesn't lift.

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

Lift weights, eat good food, and sleep. Nothing magical about it

[@SunshineTheLover]

full rom. tendons get more work in a deep stretch. and good diet is obvious but collagen can help build tendons. it takes 2-3 months of steady training to get any noticeable difference though the tendons take longer to train than muscles

[@mattystewart8]

@@SunshineTheLoveri took collagen for eight months and it did absolutely nothing

[@BUFFALO_cougar_slayer]

@@mattystewart8 True. Doesn’t do shit. Normal healthy diet is fine. I’d spend that money for collagen supplementation on GH instead if you have money to burn lol

[@alexg.2430]

Fantastic video. Love the idea of mental fatigue too. Everyone has their own version of optimal.

[@lesterthurtle9621]

Brilliant DR Mike is a legend and you two together was awesome please do it again at some stage

[@Misterfairweather]

Super cool seeing you talk with Dr. Mike, I love the focus on scientific literature and practical result you and Dr. Mike have been bringing to the fitness social media landscape. The discussion of different, health, strength and appearance goals, and how the evidence converges but the paths can differ because of the different end goals is nuance that is frequently missed. Even the psychology aspect, with a full time sedentary job and a family there's only so much willpower I have to push myself in the gym, it is a real element to manage. Absolutely engrossing end to end.

[@alexwa9959]

you two being honest as fuck and chill should do much more content together

[@ellipsis...1986]

Really great chat from two of the most thoughtful minds in their fields.

[@evaboland623]

You got the master staffy on! Mike is such a legend. The man knows how to critique the literature, but has skin in the game. A rare combination. Thanks for having him on Mitch.

[@konradobidoski5415]

Damn, Mitch, your channel just gets better and better! A true winner, you are. Thank you for all the content, humility and inspiration! Lift heavy, be awesome!

[@forgerat]

The duo we’ve always needed

[@larkinj27]

Love you both and this was super interesting for such a relatively short conversation. Thanks for making it happen, even in among the comp itself!

[@carloselfrancos7205]

No way !!! This collab is a dream come true !

[@whitespot54]

This is a collaboration I never knew I needed. I’m so excited to watch this.

[@WSS_the_OG]

Really amazing. The brain plays such a huge part. Psychological health / fatigue, as you put it, is a big factor.

[@canceresbunny]

Do this a periodical thing. Love the constrast. Love the feedback and bounceback.

[@jacobhochstetler825]

This is one of the best fitness conversations I have heard in ages. Please do more collaborations.

[@zachmorse4715]

This was an amazing video! I'm super impressed with how well spoken Mike is. He makes relatively complex topics easy to understand in real time. That's a true skill! I'd love to see more of this content!!

[@slimsim100]

Oh, my word!!!! You two HAVE to do this again! 2 hours at least.

[@TheSLK66]

Dude, this is awesome!!

[@christianmw9540]

Can't believe that was 26 mins. Flew by. Could have listened for hours. Great vid, again. Thank you.

[@espenstoro]

Good chat. Mike is always hilarious, and I always learn something new when he talks.

[@GlacialScion]

I love the super effective subtle editing in this video. Not enough people in the comments raving about this.

[@Prymul]

Seeing you two together reminds me... I need eggs! 😘

[@noncog1]

Lmao

[@bearstrengthwithin]

Lol

[@SRMAC332]

Underrated comment 😂

[@JohnSmith-yx8kf]

Injury risk is the #1 reason i train the vast majority of my lifts over 10 reps now. I know that if i'm slightly out of my groove on a rep with a weight that i can do for 12-15, way safer than being out of the groove on a 5-6 RM. There's also the mental fatigue of using weights that are scary - it's a real thing. After i quit powerlifting, i never got worried about lifting anymore, and it was such a massive relief not to be spending the entire day before heavy squat session thinking about being crushed by your 90% of 1RM. I know there's some debate around whether lower reps is more efficient fatigue-wise, but i think the lower mental stress offsets that for me.

[@montemaxwell3821]

Dude! I agree with you soo much. I’m a former track athlete (thrower). Been lifting for 40 years now (I’m 54) best bench 495 and still can do close to 400. Over the past 6-8 months I’ve been taking my training slowly up to the 8-10 range, then 10-12 range, then to the 12-15 range and lately I’ve been playing with 15-20 range. Muscles feel a like they are getting the same work, tendons/joints feel sooooo much better, psyche is so much better and I’m hungry to lift every day. A couple weeks ago I got talked into a heavy bench day (haven’t benched in a long while). Easily did a triple at 335. My elbows and wrists hurt for days. I’m getting much more out of higher reps, lower loads, maybe a few more sets. Still maintaining strength without even trying, definitely building muscle.

[@thomaswilliam630]

If you warmed up enough, and you've done your activation exercises before lifting There is just as much chance of injuring yourself doing five reps at heavy weight as it is doing 10 rips at a slightly lighter weight

[@jessehall9420]

really enjoyed this video - very interesting and i could actually understand everything -- best collab so far --- but on a total different collab note mitch -- would love for you to invite magnus midtbo over and go find a great indoor rock climbing centre and see what level you can climb at and then invite him to your gym and see what strongman tests he can pass

[@mustlearnmore4884]

FANTASTIC conversation. Great to finally see you together, hope to see you team up again in the future (perhaps doing a killer myo-rep workout with Mike at his home gym) 🔥💪🏼

[@bodhimofo]

Longtime follower of Mike's, glad I tuned in. Great convo!

[@ahoff64]

The world needs more of this, in general. Two masters of different-but-related disciplines casually hashing out similarities, differences, tradeoffs, and goals. I've rarely come away from vids like this feeling disappointed.

[@dadmehrdidgar4971]

i feel folk will later find what Mitch is bringing to the sport and whats the true impact of having such a nerd at the highest level of this sport; kinda redefinig what a strongman is; unlike the traditional image that just someone with ~30% body fat who lifts heavy awkward objects. respect; keep being you and leaving your own unique legacy.

[@ForrestOutman]

I'd be fascinated to hear about gear usage in strongman. Mike and you are experts and truly know your craft, and i love that Mike is real af.... We need more transparency and less shaming in sports

[@conmanification]

So happy to see Dr. Mike and The Moose in one video!

[@SamwiseKimchee]

This was top tier content!!!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@MeanBeanComedy]

Only complaint was that it was too short! This was priceless!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you!

[@Gievfepix]

As a fan of both, it's super fun to see them both geek about this kind of stuff! Very entertaining!

[@HeliumBloon]

Holy crap! This is a collaboration i didn't know i needed! This is absolutely fantastic!

[@jamesmorrison1166]

Nailed it on Brian Shaw, total respect for the champion. Younger Brian seemed more relaxed at competition. But maybe that's me reading into things having been a subscriber and through the channels lens getting to know what it takes for the champ.

[@martingee4886]

The best interview you've had yet! Fascinating conversation. All day!!

[@dan-kristiankarlsen396]

I love this! I know mike is a big fan if strongman, and Mitch is the smartest most science based guy in the game. Looking forward to the leg training in Mike's home gym/torture dungeon❤

[@dandietlein7707]

Awesome conversation! Would love to see more of the two of you doing deeper dives on specific topics.

[@garydunn7213]

Don't know how I missed this video. Over the last year, I've followed a lot from Dr Mike. Was so happy when I watched this. Two people I look up to talking about high-quality training.

[@MaadenYO]

Would be really cool if you would do a bodybuilding workout with Mike sometime.

[@Moose92411]

Mitch’s accent or tonality is just so soothing to me. I loved this conversation

[@jtf2dan]

Mike is awesome, because he knows how to laugh at himself, plus has that dry sneaky humor at times. It is easier to watch and soak in if you enjoy the conversation.

[@polbonetvaquer5175]

I'm a skinny runner but I enjoy the conversation a lot. Great content!!

[@TRAVISVANZUIDEN]

I absolutely loved Dr Mike explaination of the muscle waking up!! What a great analogy

[@TheQShow]

As someone who is interested in both getting bigger and working on strength, seeing some of the best in it confirm the massive overlap will help me sleep better tonight, thanks for this!

[@jamesfaraimo1221]

One of the best conversations on this subject matter, I ever heard ❤❤❤amazing pearls of experience!!!!

[@davefilmssometimes]

I didn't think he'd actually call in Mike. That's sick! And I could listen to this conversation go on for another 3 hours. Not kidding.

[@hairyape_8103]

Great talk! Would look forward to seeing you guys doing even longer conversation one day

[@dknf4036]

Two of easily the most likeable people in fitness world, I could listen to these guys talk training forever. Channel has only gotten better and better

[@BrandonFrederick27]

Genuinely excited for this. My two favourite personalities on KZbin. I could listen to you guys talk lifting forever.

[@0000kris0000]

This was awesome! The two most reputable, knowledgeable and believable people within the weightlifting world just talking to each other about the one thing that they both love, whilst inadvertently giving invaluable advice to anyone who’s watching. Incredible!

[@victorfp23]

Another great collab. Mitch bringing us the best. Excited to watch

[@mikeloper2381]

Thanks!

[@eddfanning]

Excellent excellent interview!!!!!! Really informative and I enjoyed it immensely!!!…🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ziaflame]

This has been one of my favorite collaborations of all time. I'm a big fan of both of these athletes. ❤ I'm looking forward to future collabs between the both of you.

[@Cam-jx4drgh]

I know I'm getting old because all i can think is, "I love that island counter with the sink".

[@SprSonik13]

Fantastic video! I’ve always leaned toward heavy weight and low reps. As Dr Mike said, the heavy weight can hurt, and I felt it throughout my 53 year old body every time I finished a hard session. I just shifted to lower weight/higher rep ranges for @ 2 months to see how my body reacts. 2 weeks in and I hate to say it, I like it.

[@keithmurphy2552]

You are providing some great content.

[@cxvxcbcxn]

Awesome! Now we need a training video with Dr. Mike!

[@jemclenachan]

Another great video. Love the info and the ease of the conversation. Cheers from Ottawa.

[@SuperNatural001]

These are the only two guys i watch in regards to knowledge for training and fitness, i didnt even realized this was 25 minutes till it was over because it was such a good conversation to watch

[@joshyrj]

Another absolutely banger video!

[@jeremiahgriffin9428]

Very cool content here. I've never actually thought about the differences and similarities of the two sports before. Veey cool thought experiment!

[@manbearwall]

I see the OJ + Greek Yogurt on the table at 00:10 Lol. I've been doing it DAILY now for 3 weeks. It's fantastic!!!

[@misterzero8667]

Great meeting of the minds love to hear the smartest guys discuss it

[@parisferguson8654]

Yeah I love this collab so much

[@The.church.of.scientology]

I like how they acknowledge how much we really don't know. People get big and strong in so many ways so to say one way is better than another is only a matter of preference. This is one of the few non-toxic discussions on fitness youtube lmao

[@starkidthorne]

Wow this was great. Two powerhouses of lifting knowledge!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Who should I collab with next?

​@@mitchellhooperstrongman A collab with you and Anatoly would probably be good content.

[@adking18]

Mitch's question about progressive overload was a great question and the answer is exactly how I used to train. I was by no means competitive bit was training to build muscle rather than strength, but I'd not track weights over time. I'd just go in and put the same weight as last time on and when I started to get more than 10 reps I'd make a mental note to add a bit more next time. Works just fine.

[@devlin76]

Great video Mitch! It was nice to see my second favorite strongman talking to my second favorite youtube fitness scientist.

[@tkshillinz9334]

That's an extremely specific category. Who's your first youtube fitness scientist?

[@devlin76]

@@tkshillinz9334 Eric Helms

[@devlin76]

@@tkshillinz9334 Great question. Eric Helms is the current #1 favorite.

[@JanKowalskiiiii]

Wow, I honestly admit that it was the best talk I have ever seen, in such a short time you covered most of the issues (without going into details) related to "fitness", if someone is a beginner in this industry, I recommend watching and remembering this set of golden rules.

[@moomarsguitars]

I hope you did/do a training session with Mike too!

[@JEKYLLHYDE123]

what a gem of a video, make it a series

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

This was good. Subbed.

[@michaelholder98]

Wow that was such an authentic and thought provoking chat. GREAT STUFF! Marine Mike 🇺🇸 💪

[@thedriftlessdrifter]

No way this was 26 minutes. Maybe 5. Holy shit did that go by quick. So much good information. We need a podcast Dr Mike!!!

[@Brc-kg1mg]

The scientific strongman meets the scientific bodybuilder. Goat collab

[@BaconManBruh]

It's kind of freaky if you think about it. Here we are wanting to have both but we can't and sure we can have both but never reach the levels of the gods ever but i do notice one thing and most of the gods started strength first.

[@andrewcorrigan6233]

This was such a great listen these guys clicked so well Mitchell is always trying to learn more and Dr. Mike is a fountain of knowledge

[@ryanpuryear]

CPAP strap is on tight, Mitch! 😮

[@Definitelynotclickbait]

I've been following dr Mike for some time now and I like his knowledge and content. I stumbled on your videos day before yesterday with the 'No stone unturned' series and I really enjoyed them. And now I see this collaboration and I gotta say - man that was enjoyable. Please consider parts 2 to ∞, or collab with Menno Henselmans, or similar one with dr Milo Wolf.

[@whalingwithishmael7751]

Literally just understood why he calls his channel “renaissance periodization”

[@cucumbz]

Great stuff! You both have great insights. Would be cool to see you go through a BB workout with Mike