Top Mistakes People Make Trying To Get Strong

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

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[@nickmorgan8434]

Why are people not benching with dumbbells at a 90 degree angle anymore..elbows in wth

[@ravensdark99]

The single most important rule for me: You are your own benchmark....you are in a fight against yourself and thats it. You should aim for being a better version of yourself, because there you can always win....dont compare yourself to some 20y old fitness influencer...if you can walk 10 mins..and your fight with yourself and a month later you walk 20 mins you are a superstar...and then you will beat yourself again..and again...

[@Johnnydoingthingsonyoutube]

No I see it as me against the strongest soldier my country's enemies can conjure up. And if you see it otherwise you're gay and or a coward, and it unpatriotic.

[@williambenton9959]

If you feel the urge to compare yourself to others. Don't compare yourself to the people in the gym also working hard to improve themselves. Compare yourself to the people who gave up a long time ago

[@bjgodby]

I know Mitch gets flack from the internet for marketing products "all the time", but dude literally just spent 12 minutes giving you the best free advice you could possibly get from the #1 in the world and spent 30s pimping his merch. First of all, the merch is great go buy some, but appreciate the free info you are getting here. It is invaluable, especially if you cannot afford a proper coach.

[@Jordy-927]

The internet will be complaining that he’s giving out too much free advice next week! 😂 Dudes just trying to make a decent living, can’t blame a guy for capitalizing on current success. The only thing I can’t get behind is the membership stuff. I believe YT takes too much of a cut for creators hard work.

[@kavishU0902]

I haven't seen any comments saying he is selling out or anything like that besides one specific video about that ketones supplement. Other than that its been pretty much fine.

[@Jordy-927]

@@kavishU0902 people complain a lot about him plugging his own stuff, not so much selling out. I mean if I had stuff to sell I’d be plugging it too. It is why you make merch in the first place. lol.

[@RemiliaVampire]

bruhhh you're cooked. His instagram is 90% ads telling you the only way to be kind is to buy $72 chinese t-shirts.

[@JohnVieto]

@@RemiliaVampire This LH BK thing is so contrived and insincere. Just another marketing tool.

[@t0mkr]

0:22 Rushing the process 1:41 Comparing to others 3:30 Completely avoiding cardio 4:11 Overemphasize unimportant things 5:52 Inconsistent periods of commitment 7:28 Avoiding hard work 8:28 Only 2 hours a day 9:20 Overcomplicating nutrition 10:44 Using too many machines 11:45 Looking for the secret tip

[@DavidVirtanen]

Thanks Mate

[@guyincognito1985]

So what's the secret tip?! 😅

[@AbsoRuud76]

@@guyincognito1985 You have to grow a moustache.

[@samfriend2987]

6:31 amusing timing with his wife passing through the background with the baby just as he says “had a baby and took six weeks off”

[@Grumpyoldman666]

It’s funny how many top level people preach stick to the basics yet people ignore that and want a magic answer.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Because the basics fundamentally boil down to: put in work, hard ass work. And people don't want to hear that.

[@flamevenomftw4035]

congrats on SMOE! You are very inspiring!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you! 😊

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

I have a note on my phone that I share with my trainer of quotes that I relate to and one of them reads "Comparison is the thief of joy" I don't compare myself to my trainer. She started lifting 10 years ago and I started six months ago. Of course, I'm not lifting what she lifts but I'm lifting a hell of a lot more than I was six months ago.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Progress is progress! :)

[@espenstoro]

Well said, 100% agree. I compare myself to myself in May last year, I couldn't walk. Had back surgery, started lifting 10 days after that (light rehab of course), and today at 41, after a bit of hypertrophy/strength training and two fat loss phases, I'm stronger, leaner and fitter than ever. Not gonna impress anyone, but it's progress. From obese to overweight, from extremely weak to average old man strong. ☺ Thanks for being a source of inspiration.

[@Chopper140]

What helped me more than anything and I didn’t understand this until recently and I’m in my late 20s is excluding junk food out of my diet. I only eat natural Whole Foods now maybe whenever I go out with some friends, I’ll eat something out of that box but that’s rare and ever since I’ve been like this I’ve doubled my muscle mass and I’m working out not too much harder. now I’m ready to elevate my weights, and I feel that nutrition is the golden key.

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Nutrition is the building block of everything. If you do not give your body the bricks it cannot build a wall, no matter how much work you put in.

[@Chopper140]

@@ImBarryScottCSS for real. I’m so vascular now and my titties are gone

[@paulcleworth]

Great advice. Hope your KZbin Channel blows up like Eddie and Brian's! LHBK!

[@lionarofficial]

Brilliant advice and no.10 is the golden goose. Mitch is numero uno and his informative videos are a great science with straight talk 👌🔥

[@Jack000222]

Comparison is the thief of joy. The best advice that I got before going into the gym. All you can do is be better than yesterday you. Don’t miss the “35%” improvement activities for the “1-5%” improvement activities. Sleep. Nutrition. Hard work. #LHBK

[@D.Fay_Coe]

I many times like to compare myself to others because for me that's motivating and shows me what might be possible if I push, while also being realistic about being over 50.

[@JaceLovesStrength]

My confirmation bias really enjoyed this one, because it echoed everything I tell the younger guys at the gym each day.

[@2bad2micro86]

20 year intermediate lifter here. I am not the worlds stronges man. I have no degree. I do however agree with you asessment that consistent basics and intentional effort are the key to reaching close to whatever you personal potential is.

[@antoniomerida-perez676]

58 and getting back into it………inspiring, entertaining, motivating, had to subscribe…..thanks!

[@joeblethyn956]

Very highly intelligent take on basically everything

[@gabrielpichorim8191]

Mitch bow that you won the Grand Slam, unfortunately you have to win the Master 1000 as well (all the giants live). I am sure you will do it. Congratulations for winning but also for being the man behind a respectful message.

[@Egoliftdaily]

Congrats on SMOE, Moose.

[@TheSLK66]

Hope you win WSM next year again so you hold both titles at the same time! I think it would be unprecedented for someone to hold the Arnold, Rogue, WSM, SMOE titles in a same year.

[@M1keDaly]

Great tips! Also, don't think anyone can argue that your number one at the moment. Hard work and dedication!

[@DonnaGarcia-ul6ke]

I watched this again and it's still good!

[@Jagknorr]

The whole comparing to others is so true. The best benchmark is me. Im just stoked i can lift 2x 25lb dumbells over my head 20 times and i couldn’t do that a month ago. 😂

[@prototypestrong5092]

Thanks Mitch! Was in person at the SMOE. Amazing performance! Congratulations!

[@bymork]

Congrats on SMOE Mitch! Down to earth honest content & guy

[@Major.Tom.1973]

The man's got a cold & still committed to giving us the best content. May that work ethic inspire us all! 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@spudbencer7179]

The biggest mistake I make over and over again is that my interests are too far spread about everything ... So far spread that even if I wanted to compete because I am fairly strong already, I wouldn't know where or commit to it I would stop as soon as I get bored

[@a-mf4ls]

Your work you put into this really shows!

[@janardhanrao7976]

Extremely valid pointers… saving this video.. thank you

[@1vootman]

Thanks for the tips SMOE!!

[@jasonaune6889]

Damm it now I want to know where my bicep attaches correlation with my elbow, thanks Mitchell never worried about this before lmfao. And thank you for the autograph and pics at the Shaw classic. It was awesome seeing you win. Congrats bro

[@donjankle4254]

Worked with a trainer a while ago who trained with Lamar gant back in the day and he taught me a lot about strength training. A lot of what you said was the same stuff he taught me. Good information!

[@aaronf4275]

LETS GO MOOSE I was watching some of your PL meets like 4-5 years ago and it’s amazing how much size you put on bro. Looks like 80-100 pounds.

[@Kaynos]

Gratz on your win Mitch !

[@Lochlainn33]

I have always been naturally strong but it has taken me 1 year and half to put 90kg on my deadlift. I tried arm wrestling for a while and partially tore my biceps because of being strong and new to the sport plus on the day being dehydrated and under fed. I’ve learned my lessons and haven’t done arm wrestling since or again. My passion is strongman and currently training for my second comp. Your an inspiration.

[@Finkstar]

#11 is letting your CNS take time to recover. It’s extremely hard to gauge without a coach and something I still struggle with

[@roathripper]

congrats on the SMOE Mitch -that's one helluva calling card!!!🌍

[@coldpond]

Love it! Points on target. 👍 I feel good just listening!

[@2ndHandHero]

“Don’t be lazy!” I love it!

[@2PodsinaPea]

Beautiful points champ 🏆!. Although i must say , Nobody truly "cares" why someone's stronger they just are... meaning yes scientifically and physiologically shorter tendons or whatever help , but people aren't thinking that , they just see the numbers and it will always be this way.

[@danyriviere9926]

Thank you so much for the tips COACH

[@soneraygun5462]

thanks brother

[@Pile_of_carbon]

Awesome vid! Getting strong isn't rocket science, but a lot of people treat it like it is and forget about the actually important bits such as consistency and progressive overload. Ronnie's shirt said it best: "Shut up and squat!"

[@mihailopopovic4759]

You are reading my mind. This is just what I wanted.

[@MarkWilliams-f9c]

Keep up the good work, big fan!

[@wordsthatcreate]

Brilliant video good Sir.

[@glegg54]

I’ve always struggled with the “1 gram of protein per pound of body weight” thing. I’m lucky to get .5 grams of protein per pound of body weight most days, but I haven’t found myself struggling to get stronger.

[@briangaspardo8816]

Well done Mitch.

[@GoveXL]

Love your content Mitchell!

[@stephenclark8844]

John 14:6

[@evanderboynton3057]

Great advice!

[@davidwelburn]

I really wish people would stop saying that it's incredibly difficult to overtrain. For you, maybe, but you already said you have exceptional recovery ability. I have absolutely terrible recovery ability. Sure, I suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, so I don't respond well to exercise, and I can overtrain extremely easy. I'm an outlier, of course, but there is a spectrum. If you recover well, maybe it will be very difficult for you to overtrain. But, for others, that's simply not the case.

[@Jagknorr]

This. I need a lot of rest days for any kind of physically hard things. I get tendon problems constantly and progress in strength has been slooooow. My mind is ready to do all the exercises all the time and workout workout workout, but the body refuses sometimes. Been like that since 30 honestly…but thats also when i started getting into strength related things. 😅 The mind is willing but my body breaks easily.

[@davidwelburn]

@@Jagknorr yes I know the feeling.

[@Biglenny-v9r]

Yes everyone’s different and your situation is too bad. But also overtraining and not recovering from too much volume is also a totally different thing which people confuse the two. Legit overtraining would be aching joints, lowered sex drive, lethargic, high cortisol, trouble sleeping, depression etc. the problem is the average person doesn’t program correctly and doesn’t know when to taper back the volume to be able to super compensate from a volume phase, they just keep hammering away at tons of sets. Not overtrained, just spinning their wheels stuck in the same spot. This was my problem for years, tons of sets hammering away week after week. Never overtrained, (had no issues as mentioned above. But just found it almost impossible to progress once my bench was around 315 and deadlift 550) wasn’t recovering from the volume and adapting to that next level until I figured out how to deload, and then build volume over a new phase again. Hit that point until you can’t keep progressing, deload start over in a different % and rep range. My favourite being wave periodization, it’s like a longer more drawn out form of linear but more fun cause your frequently handling something heavy at the end of the 3 week wave then resetting lighter again but +5/10 pounds from week 1 of the original wave

[@Biglenny-v9r]

Also with your condition something like 531 would be perfect, it can easily be structured low volume and deload every 4th week. What are you running now?

[@davidwelburn]

@@Biglenny-v9r Thanks for the input, Lenny. I guess I always thought of overtraining as the point when performance regresses. My strength can easily drop 20 - 30%, and I do get some of the other symptoms, particularly depression and extreme fatigue. I've tried wave loading but with longer waves, as I can never retain my strength after a deload, and it takes at least 6 weeks to get back there. Now I'm older, it's even harder, and I have to learn not to push so hard, especially when doing low/medium reps, as this can easily cause catastrophic regression.

[@timothyramponi6921]

Thanks moose!

[@JaczSolar]

Thanks for this video. And congrats on winning SMOE! :) I was wondering though, what are your thoughts on training while sick or injured? If you have a heavy squat session planned but, for example, your knees hurt, or you have a cold, what do you do?

[@WadePoulson-zo5wp]

I love the advice!

[@Kalilloko]

10/10 - thank you.

[@FitnessFriendManish]

Congrats sir❤ you are really a true inspiration sir

[@MichaelMillerVlogs]

I started lifting 2 years ago. Bench 425 now.

[@DavidVirtanen]

Great Video Mitch I Love It 🤗❤️❤️❤️💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@KashiwaDaisuke]

Kinda disagree with the point on overtraining. If you're consistently pushing too much volume to (or close to) failure, you'll quickly overreach and then start regressing, regardless of your experience level, especially if you're natural

[@knowwe]

Epic words at the end!!!

[@drip369]

You are the Strongest MOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE on Earth

[@vinjutasrek920]

I struggle A lot with gaining strength despite being consistent, pushing veeery hard and even counting calories to maintain a consistent surplus. The only thing I find helps is just focusing on different exercises to get better at periodically. Got stuck on bench, started incline dumbells. Or even high box jumps just to keep it interesting.

[@riyadaasar]

Thank you, Can you add a picture while you explain the information? Thank you for your time

[@emilv376]

I would like a t-shirt with mitch doing his deadlift face 😂

[@TrickmasteH]

Comparison is the thief of joy. Constantly measuring oneself against others can undermine our happiness & progression.

[@danhosking]

What is the negative effect of the EMF signals coming off your step counter while you are on a walk that is supposed to destress? I'd imagine the same negative effects of wifi

[@LeftenantMalachi]

If you're bulking and trying to gain size and strength, what sort of cardio should I do? Long walks, or going incline on a treadmill?

[@gerardomata.costarica]

I love this guy

[@daltonmason62]

Where's the line between over training, and just having long workout sessions because you enjoy it?

[@GarageDwellerPat]

You're not getting stronger, you're not gaining muscle, feel unmotivated, fatigued, disinterested, sick more often, sore joints.

[@irish7395]

Great advice...not just for those starting out!!!😂🎉

[@khc1080]

The important thing is that I have yet to receive a free program

[@jasonharryphotog]

Good advice

[@yapeba456]

Imo one of the top mistakes is not hitting depth on squats...sorry, couldn't resist 😂

[@michaelbelanger2861]

All I can say is subscribed.

[@jlogan2228]

A major one: STOP obsessing about "perfect and optimized" bc you are going to be massively inconsistent changing things every couple weeks

[@MrCmon113]

But not changing things every couple of weeks is another way of being optimal.

[@davidec.4021]

100%

[@andrepastor4844]

# 1 mistake is not trying. Hey way to go for SMOE and Grand Slam Mitch. From Vancouver .

[@gotlifez3558]

"dont eat like a child" well done, well said mr. hooper, well done 👍 btw. some other three or four points were very good to realize (again) too thanks for that btw: i was long time into watching RP and dr,. mike, but i found some months ago that i only want to get stronger in my bodytpe-/geneclass and i like to lift heavy and move big weights so hopping into your videos fits very well, besides its fitting a little to your lastname ;D

[@daebreaker6212]

I consider myself a somewhat strong person. It took me 12 months to get from 180kg deadlift to 200kg, I got a coach and went from 200kg to 230 in 3 months. I weigh 83kg if it matters. My advise, Get a coach.

[@dannywolfstrongman]

great job

[@ghassan_alsalhi]

Good stuff champ but i disagree about doing less could lead to more risk it doesnt make any sence but what do u mean and how? Some ppl may have weakness and injuries and when do less could come up on the surface !

[@bfunkadelicmusic]

I would love to rep LHBK but at 6’7”, we need tall sizes, please!

[@patrickselman943]

Don't compare yourself to others, says certified Worlds Strongest Man. I tease, great video very helpful 👌

[@gaelangaudette9576]

I didn't know that you had a masters degree in exercise physiology, but I'm not surprised judging by the way you talk. You speak like somebody who knows what he's talking about, and judging by what I know, you do know what you're talking about.

[@dannyschmitz7]

I’m overweight and at the moment losing weight so in a caloric deficit. What is your tip on that I’m naturally strong and like to lift heavy but don’t recover as quickly due to the caloric deficit. Would you stop trying to get stronger and stronger and just focus on losing weight first? Thanks jn advance

[@King.Mark.]

Boss 👍 Living a dream

[@Damz___z]

At what time do we start implementing steroids? When we hit a plato for months or just when ever we decide?

[@TheStreetLiftingStrongman]

I think I’m somewhere near the 47,980,333th strongest dude on the planet. I hope atleast 😮

[@christiaanjellesma1851]

Your neck is just as wide as your head, when i see that i know that guy is strong as hell

[@alanrastelli]

Somehow, being the SMOE sounds a bit better than being the WSM. Congratulations, Mitch.

[@jakesarmwrestlinguniverse9792]

How do you overcome nervous system burnout?

[@ethanclose8896]

I know he said over training is hard to achieve unless your near your genetic potential, but where does training hard 4-5 days a week and having a physically active job fall into that ?

[@alannorman4097]

I am 62 yo guy. Could you do an old man series.

[@williambiagi1386]

Hey there Alan, I'm a 64 year old guy and so let me just say this, for me, I can either workout hard or often, but not both! Yeah I know it sucks but I have found this to be the absolute truth... For example, since I still insist on doing several compound lifts (squats, roman. dead lifts, flat bench, standing shoulder press, pull ups) and all of them for 5 really really really really hard sets, it takes me about 9 or 10 days to complete one go around. However, I am still increasing the amount of weight that I can lift and workout with, but, as you can see I do use and need lots of rest days or else I would burn out and fry myself and be completely useless for many days or even a week -- I found this out the hard way... IMHO, just get started doing a few lifts or push ups or something and go from there and don't worry about doing the "perfect" workout as you'll figure it out along the way.

[@alannorman4097]

@@williambiagi1386 This is my experience. Like yourself I do the compound lifts with a little nod in the direction of some bodybuilding just for my ego. I don't think there is a magic bullet with regard recovery though I have only briefly used creatine and I am convinced this did help. Probably at our stage it is about consistency and the goal is to be doing this in 20 years time God willing. Best of luck.

[@sokolshala485]

comment for le algorithm.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Merci 🙌

[@xSpecterx99999999]

What do you think of looking at your resting heart rate as an indication of overtraining. Being an older lifter, 53, I noticed this when training for a powerlifting meet. My resting heart rate is consistently 10 to 15 bpm higher when sitting around doing nothing. Is that a good indication of overtraining. Side note, I am used to bodybuilding and when powerlifting i keep pushing to RPE 9 or 10..... otherwise i feel like i am slacking off. stupid i know. But after a few days of switching back to lighter lifting my resting heart rate drops by 10 to 15 bpm when sitting around.

[@Chopper140]

Keep a pace that keeps your heart steady and not so volatile. Heart attacks are super common among athletes because of overtraining and high endurance stress

[@xSpecterx99999999]

@@Chopper140 I don't think that is exactly true. Heart attacks are caused by plaque and hardening of the arteries. If you don't have those issues, it is very unlikely you will have a heart attack from elevated heart rate from working out.

[@Chopper140]

@@xSpecterx99999999 look it up. I’m just trying to help your health lol no need to argue without evidence like so many. This time it’s your life so don’t be so closed

[@xSpecterx99999999]

@@Chopper140 I'm not arguing without evidence. I am not even arguing. Simply stating what mechanisms cause heart attacks.

[@Chopper140]

@@xSpecterx99999999 there is many different factors which cause heart attacks just because one thing that you know of that causes it doesn’t mean that’s the only thing that causes it stop being so close minded.

[@jlalonde1000]

11 years of training to win Wsm is still insane fast

[@Farmerpro-k2x]

Another mistake is squatting too heavy and not going down far enough, and then saying you squatted that weight. Be true to yourself and don’t go too heavy

[@SnakeHoundMachine]

and getting enough quality sleep! so important!

[@GarageDwellerPat]

The overtraining and 2 hours per day is controversial. If you are progressively overloading, eating/sleeping well, then you can minimize training and be efficient. Doing hours of strength training daily can screw you up in all sorts of ways and ultimately be unhealthy.