Throwing Kegs Into The Stratosphere

Ever wonder how far the World's Strongest Man can THROW a KEG?! All questions, answered here! Stick around till the end to see a quick push session in preparation for Worlds in just a few short weeks!
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00:00 Introduction
02:11 Buying Supplies For The Keg Toss
04:33 Building The Keg Toss : The Uprights
08:41 Throwing The Keg Into The Stratosphere
10:58 Pressing Workout

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

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[@jdfree49]

Brian Shaw, please help this man with his setup. He's going to kill himself with his duct-taped builds.

[@mihaelvukovic797]

🤣

[@BrandonBigB956]

Why is he strapping weights on a keg? Add water until it's to weight and done.

[@dantethunderstone2118]

@@BrandonBigB956water shouldn’t be used as a weight, sand or lead shot could work tho

[@carlh296]

If Brian has not done it, then it's not worth doing!

[@timkidd5219]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Along with, Why didn’t he first check one of Brian’s or someone’s, training videos on their set-up/rig, first..

[@ethanhoward389]

"Pvc pipes connect....in someway." Ever the engineer Hoop! 😂😂😂

[@scottkenyon3194]

Strong like bull. Smart like tractor. I'm just kidding. I love your content.

[@AP-op4rc]

Idk. Tractors are pretty high tech these days.

[@scottkenyon3194]

@@AP-op4rc that's actually annoyingly valid.

[@dantethunderstone2118]

⁠@@AP-op4rcthe green ones are smart enough to not work unless someone special repairs them

[@mickiman360]

Hey Mitchell, open the end of the keg and add sand to the desired weight Brian Alsruhe has a great tutorial on how he makes his strongman kegs ("How To: Make a Keg for Strongman Training") The sand would also make it bounce less when it hits the ground Happy training and good luck for the 2024 World's Strongest Man !

[@nebuler751]

mitchell hooper worlds best plummer lol

[@buddawg]

Lol "how do they connect?" Had me dying

[@drip369]

"PVC is floppy"

[@jameschristy9966]

Nope I am tho and was lmao

[@robertwilliams5618]

Nebuler751, the world's worst speller.

[@Patient_Zero01]

You and Eddie doing a home renovation show would be fire

[@dantethunderstone2118]

Replace Eddie with literally anyone else and sure

[@jamesprynne1422]

@@dantethunderstone2118 Mitch has met many times and gets on with Eddie. He’s a good friend to many in the strongman community. Get out ya mums basement and stop spreading hate

[@dantethunderstone2118]

@@jamesprynne1422 he’s an immature clown, maybe in real life he’s decent but on the internet he acts like a 5 year old

[@tomevans5976]

Get a scaffold company involved big man. They’ll have a steel frame knocked up in no time you could use and it’d be a lot sturdier

[@matthewsamms9875]

Yes that's exactly what I'm thinking, would have probably been cheaper to rent some scaffolding for a month than PVC

[@alexlorincz9912]

$2000 dollars later

[@dantethunderstone2118]

⁠scaffolding would have costed more and he’s gonna need it again when he starts prepping for Shaw classic so might as well just build a higher quality one that he can keep and use whenever than hoping he can find a place that’ll rent to him so he can throw weights at it

[@tomevans5976]

@@matthewsamms9875 so you don’t think there’d be a scaffold company that would want their name on his channel? Great thinking boss.

[@tomevans5976]

@@alexlorincz9912 I’m pretty sure he could get it cheap given his reputation brother. Scaffolders are often lifting fans

[@Jorian1107]

I loved seeing how confident Tom was at Europe's about coming in to win WSM, can't wait to see everyone going at it at full strength at worlds!!

[@Lucas_Jeffrey]

It's gonna be a good battle this year. I think Tom and Mitch will pull away from the pack with ease.

[@joeallen1533]

@@Lucas_Jeffrey Don't sleep on Matt Ragg

[@reyniercampher3815]

​@@Lucas_Jeffrey100%. They are the clear top two, going in, I'm routing for Tom, but Mitchell is going to take some beating. The eas at which he moves heavy weight is mind blowing.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

@@joeallen1533or Evan

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I just hope they realize if they break Brian’s record at his show. Brian broke the record throwing on sand. Big difference than throwing on concrete. Probably maybe a foot I would say so if Mitch breaks it by 3 feet, then I would say he could easily break it on sand.

[@jaket2274]

After hanging with Eddie Mitch has inherited his old video songs

[@ulhasanzk2249]

Ron seemed like a nice guy, thanks to Ron for helping Hooper

[@markjonesstrongman]

Watching him in the hardware store is comical af. And I'm glad they didn't edit it out. Just goes to show how genuine and real he is. Not all of us are blue collar men who compete, but we all love the sport the same

[@timborders6425]

Agreed.

[@DkBu-zy6ui]

its actually going to be easier with the weight on the end as you will be building centrifugal force on the implement which helps it get into a "swing". try and get the weight into the center of it and it will be as difficult as possible.

[@ManofLowMoralFiber]

The ones in the older competitions were usually loaded with shot or shingles, so the weight did rest in the bottom portion of the kegs. I don't know if the new kegs will be loaded the same way, though.

[@aaabc80]

been seeing your channel around the past few days, really liking seeing the other side of strongmen. Keep up the good work, great representative of the sport 💪

[@ethansantiago3754]

Always love the critical analysis of your workouts, goal oriented, striving to get 1% better everyday. I personally analyze how you progressively overload on a week by week basis. Very educational and practical for me personally. Great work! Onto the next vid🤙 aloha always❤️

[@Tugrar]

Really enjoy this type of content/editing. Hope to see more!

[@nathansmith3608]

It was fun watching you teach yourself construction from first principles! Btw, they make 90 degree joints too so you can connect the top w/ pipes so they hold each other apart at the right distance instead of pulling everything together like the chain does. The keg throws look strong

[@CanvasCraftsman]

I like the production on this and the style is nice keep it up man

[@Magni87]

That rig is SO scuffed. Love it!

[@urbanegorilla3586]

He’s going back to back wins 100%

[@paddylandreville8501]

You will be the winner, no doubt in my mind bro Mitchell, greetings from Montreal (LaSalle)

[@ryanhoberg]

Thai was by farrrrrr your best video yet (and I’m a big fan.) Nailed it with this one!

[@nandopolesel]

I love your videos very entertaining and informative. Your a beast

[@kwp1001]

Great vid!!

[@tommaguire1354]

Looks like you crushed a few of those keg tosses! Excited to see if this training translates to another WR!

[@cliffpereira4280]

ABS pipe. (Black pipe). 12’x3”diameter. Get 4, + 2 couplings, ABS glue, 2 ten gallon buckets, a bags of quick dry cement and a level. Home depot has a flat delivery fee $60 go to the pro-desk to order it. Place one pipe in the bucket, fill with half a bag cement add water mix it so all the cement is wet, use the level to make sure the pipe is straight. Let dry. Glue the second pup on top of that. Repeat. Now you have two free standing poles.

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Thank you,😂 I was in need of a laugh👑🦀🍁

[@joytee4967]

Hide the hammers everyone, he could do some real damage lol!! ‘A+’ for ingenuity though!! So proud of you and all that you do!

[@D0959]

This video was just pure comedy gold! 😂

[@leigh3253]

Best of luck at the worlds Mitch. I’m gutted I can’t be there this year. But got a charity event to organise. Still weighing up the Shaw Classic though. Great hoody you’re wearing. I’ve got one just like it 👍 LHBK

[@sethpendergrass9255]

Easiest way to make your stands work without going backwards is to get a piece of 3/4 pvc pipe, cut it to the width of your yolk uprights and run the rope through it. They’ll still be flaccid…uh, floppy, but it’ll give a straight line and keep the uprights the right distance apart. Also, it’s so encouraging to finally see something I’m better at than you. ( making a weight for height rig, not the throwing. You still got me there).

[@AlasdairThompson]

Wrapping that PVC tightly with clingfilm/saran wrap will help with the floppyness a surprising amount. They'll still bend, but way less than they do now.

[@walkerdumontj]

As a first year amateur strongman I really appreciate the DIY effort you're putting in here.

[@matterdeann]

L connector on the top with another piece of PVC going across the top. Can get a bigger connector so it slides down the pipe and hits your eye hooks as the holder basically

[@DarkAllieCat]

Thank you for all the amazing videos.. How is Ashley and Payton doing??

[@thekillercyclist]

total monster, worlds is in the bag as long as you stay healthy. rad man!

[@jeremylukk2483]

thankyou

[@walterashworth1011]

I was lmao at you and the pvc and tool stuff .

[@ManofLowMoralFiber]

I lol'd at the confusion about the connectors haha. Long term, you'll need something better than the PVC project. I'd recommend going to your local high school's metal shop teacher. Those guys will commission a project for you. The kids will get good welding and fabrication experience, and you'll get a cool, unique apparatus that'll last forever.

[@20Jaba]

This has probably already been brought up but you could put the pvc in the rack of the yoke and increase the height that way as well because the pipe will rest on the middle rang of the yoke

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

Looking good Mitch

[@NageekNoohac]

As a plumber watching you figure out how to connect two sticks of PVC was highly entertaining

[@seandraper9890]

You can buy 20 foot 5/8" rebar to strengthen the poles for the keg toss. They don't cost alot and are available at any building centre. Good luck!

[@maxym189]

If you have time it would be cool to see you help Devon with his trainings and strengh gain for his sport !

[@espenstoro]

I can't lift as much, but I think we have similar handyman skills. I even own a screwdriver, and I swear there's a hammer around here somewhere. And not just one, but two rolls of duct tape. 😁

[@ericmoss6110]

Whew that keg toss setup is rough. I hope you don’t hurt yourself!

[@KyleRawlins1]

Pro tip for all of you wanting Kegs for various reasons, find the local people who supply your bar with them, call them up and ask to buy one. I used to work for a beer and wine distributor. It was more common than you might think.

[@kermitthefragg]

So exactly what he did? Brilliant tip you goon.

[@SpinoCarchaOrnito95]

I can only wish luck to the rest of competition, cuz they gonna need it

[@Cromzinc]

Killing it...and almost yourself with that setup! LOL I'm sure v2 will be safer. Jeff from athleanX must love to see World's strongest man doing face pulls.

[@ryantracy1531]

Galvanized fence rails would be great. Some 90s to connect a top rail at least.

[@arthuralves904]

You are amazing, Mitchell! One question: you have won basically ALL the most imporant titles as a strongman athelete, most likely will keep winning more and more, but you have already "checked the boxes" ykwIm... from now on, it seems that you are trying to pursuit breaking all the sport's records (insane) and that's the coolest thing ever. Am I right about that one? Because if it is, that's basically a guy that made 100% in the game and now is pursuing all the best items and finishing the DLC's missions 😂 God bless

[@mbockasten1]

number 1 at Worlds 💪 much respect from sweden!

[@andrewzach1921]

You were getting some decent height by the end. Fun video

[@josephcraig6519]

I would love to see building content

[@herculesrckfella]

For version 2.0: Insert the pvc into the 3x3 upright, and maybe use rope instead of a chain

[@martinhansen6802]

Id hit up one of the regiments in the area and see if they have two surpluss decomissioned QT9 antenna's laying around. Extendable and retractable with air pressure.

[@jameshavard7809]

U could get a larger diameter pipe that would just fit inside the square tube of the apparatus u had it tied to attach chain across the top then u could slide the pipe inside the square tube let it drop all the way to the ground and then to raise it all u would have to do is lift it to height desired and place a pin in the square tube to stop the pipe from falling back down that way u could adjust it to the height desired in seconds this would make it way sturdier and more convenient just an idea

[@daniel-shef]

There is a little spring wire holding in the sake keg valve. If you remove the spring, the valve will slip out, and you can add sand into the keg and make it heavier. You can buy a tool or I have done this with a needle nose pliers. Video showing the tool: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKmWmoNpnJ1lZsk

[@Ont785]

He is the world’s most interesting strongman. It is said that he uses full Creemore, springs beer kegs in Competition, just to make it interesting.

[@PT03]

Your editor is doing good work

[@Nolan-55]

"How do these connect?" Oh boy. 😂😂

[@Spazmonkeyorange]

When he said "how on earth are you supposed to transport this" I just thought, bro never heard of a truck?

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Any weight over bar event, I think Hafthor is king and probably always will be when he competes, but Mitch is also strong and very dynamic and explosive so it could be close, especially on kegs where it's a medley and focus is on speed rather than max height like Arnolds bag over bar. It'll be a great rivalry in the future.

[@sharpestbulb]

you could stand in the dip for the loading bay doors to give you an extra 4 foot or so

[@m1ar1vin]

would love a building channel!

[@juanrafaelsolanouscanga9363]

Hi Mitch, big fan. I’m in the US Army and we have an event where we throw a medicine ball, throwing a keg is very similar… so I was wondering what accessory exercises do you recommend for this type of movement pattern? Your advice is highly appreciated.

[@jeffersonmobbs9010]

The horizontal keg toss is more effective because a lot of the energy from the toss of a vertical keg is wasted on rotational energy ie spinning the keg that could have gone into vertical height.

[@benforde3579]

5:32 building channel would be lit

[@BulkBrogan.]

Mitch I know it's a bit too late but a good way I've seen highland games guys train for height events is putting two flagpoles next to each other and hooking pvc pipe where the flag would go on both of them And attach a measuring tape to get the height More wind proof and more accurate lol

[@lm-usmc]

How can anyone bet against you at this point? It will be an epic battle but you definitely have to be favored to win. Best of luck, Moose!

[@ALWAYSGIVEUP23]

splendid

[@jamster1996]

3 in a row. No doubt!

[@thebooper8988]

I think actually the weight being on the bottom is easier than being equally distributed. The weight being farther away increases yhe lever arm and how much velocity you can generate with it.

[@clanpsi]

Not the handiest man, but you got it done in the end.

[@_Garrison19]

How's Moose going to do at 2024 World's? Domination!

[@TheFruitDudeable]

If you get another channel called Hooper's House builds ill watch it.

[@sifuanimikiig9266]

Keep it up! It is your card to play bro ;)

[@ronanburns4478]

Seriously strong bro

[@Victor-kr9xh]

As a brewer, if you ever need a keg in the states i got you homie. it'd be an honor to have you throw my keg.

[@bandinopla]

whe he says "as per usual" I always imagine writing an email like "As per my last email, I won't be able to get on time to work tomorrow"

[@joshyrj]

LHBK!

[@timlake5111]

Had to do Brian like that in the thumbnail hahaha

[@macheesmo3]

In the future, I recommend using 3 inch pipe for rigidity. Idk how many cm that is.

[@morganalbrecht9411]

Moooooossseeee!!!!!wsm24 in the bag!

[@smuir6104]

Watching you build that was so painful. I just wanted to take over so bad! To be fair though I am sure that is what you would say about my training.

[@sashimislayer8089]

Watch out for that airbus

[@aaronbloom9457]

I’d love to see a building channel

[@danielmerriman8118]

Mitch the manufacturer 😂

[@berlinauctiongroupauctionc5686]

You need more head room in that car dude!

[@BenjaminEricksen]

5:50 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mozzer920]

The only in your way at Worlds is Big Tom it he better be easy for the new and improved WSM 🤛🤛

[@Annafotochix]

Oh I know those guys on the 🫎 group coaching call! 😂

[@xxacidmv]

. #LHBK Seems like you need to talk to Brian about getting a better setup.

[@ulfg4692]

Watch out for Big Tommy!! 😎😅

[@user-yi3yx2fn7g]

Plug one end of the pvc pipes and fill them with sand so they will be a bit sturdier.

[@daebreaker6212]

hahaha, that's gold. "I'm worlds strongest man and I need a keg"

[@KeithGreenshields]

Should of used 2" x10' galvanised steel conduit

[@patch.produxtions]

mitch in a hardware store has be dying

[@Bjorn_R]

I dont why but when you threw that 10kg keg, I visualized you throwing a small child into the stratosphere 😂

[@JohnnyBrook]

Is that the Sunnidale rd area I see?