World's Strongest Man Answers YOUR MOST BURNING Questions Pt 1

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

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[@GetFitNick]

PEDs are a very important discussion that needs to be had. The majority of influencers choosing to brush it under the rug causes more damage than being honest. Legality of PEDs is another discussion. The major issue that I see is when people who are clearly on PEDs push the narrative that they are natural and it's 100% based on genetics and training discipline. When people open up about their PED usage and discuss the negative effects and their experience with it creates a much more healthy environment and understanding which can help save people from damaging their body, improve their mental health by having a clearer view, and prevent people from dying needlessly from either abusing PEDs or taking their own life due to how they view their body and self worth.

[@Chris-dw3xl]

I agree I do think strongmen should openly talk about PEDs plus don’t be candid with it , a good topic might be how to get into the sport to a top level the lifestyle the food the cost ,the drugs there use doctor costs and sacrifices there take like not going out with friends socialising coaching cost the whole spectrum plus how did there know if there had the genetics this would scare a lot of people of

[@hanshansen1140]

Mitchell has crazy business, learning, teaching, physical, leadership skills. Hands down most impressive person I've come across online in recent times

[@shawnmichaud4484]

If its "not what people think" it would be great for someone to outline a typical "hypothetical" cycle leading up to a major comp and what theyre doing in the off season other than test. In my experience, it's people doing a LOT that start to believe it's not that much as a coping mechanism. I have no issues with PEDs and support their use in strongman

[@msihcs8171]

I would guarantee you that KZbin (or his Mitch's sponsors) would have a problem with him mentioning specifics, it also could be considered giving medical advice so YT would kill it (already happened to Larry Wheels a few years ago.)

[@shawnmichaud4484]

@msihcs8171 nah, plenty of channels talk about cycles, it's just in the way you phrase it and present it.

[@larrytate1657]

@@shawnmichaud4484 stay natty.

[@nathansmith3608]

There's a guy on here called Alexander Bromley who talks about that kind of stuff. He's not a current pro strongman so it's somewhat speculation, but he's a former enhanced athlete who also does some coaching & his claims sound plausible to me He's talked about things like tren getting popular certain years, which lead to more injuries & a decline in its popularity in the following years, etc. Reasonable sounding stuff, although I'm a lifetime natural casual lifter, so maybe I wouldn't know when he gets things wrong

[@PortocaliusMaximus]

i assume he means big loz's special sauce

[@no1fibersplicer525]

I think it’s so cool how you give props to the strongmen who came before you. Class act

[@deltalima6703]

No chance mitch admits to blasting test, dbol, hgh, insulin, etc. My prediction. Pure clickbait.

[@gimlee44222]

I hope not, too many would begin doing so

[@MUSCLEMASSMMA]

Bro just listed all the steriods he knows

[@deltalima6703]

Anavar, trenbolone, primobolsn,....

[@deltalima6703]

Only a hardcore juicer pretends he doesnt know about steroids. 🙄

[@deltalima6703]

You can learn all about it on youtube because youtube doesnt care. Sponsors dont care either. Nothing but excuses.

[@MichaelEckl]

I really enjoyed how honest, recollected and open you asnwered these questions. Always a pleasure to watch what you do. Really inspirational!

[@BUMPER_PLATE_BANDIT]

I love how this channel is super in depth and straight up. The fact that its coming from the litteral strongest man in the WORLD is awesome. back in the day YT fitness was very limited and there werent channels like this.

[@dean7968]

He is not the strongest man in the world. Someone who is humble has it 3 x.Aka Tom Stoltman

[@Jambobist]

Really interesting comments on PED use. It's a down-side I hadn't considered, that the assumptions everyone makes about extreme PED use in sports like strongman and powerlifting have a damaging effect on amateurs and hobbyists that think they have to match what they imagine the pros use in order to get anywhere. It's a shame that the pros can't be more open about the subject just for that reason. It would be a pity if people are damaging their health based on faulty assumptions.

[@mattpkp]

Steroids are illegal unless prescribed by a doctor so until that changes people with signed sponsorship deals will never talk about them. The strongman organization is itself to blame for not having a strict testing regime and following the law.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

​@@mattpkp They wouldn't have an event at all if they start testing

[@tartantulakid666]

I think it's the other way around. Mitch doesn't want amateurs to realise that top athletes are exceptional responders. If he reveals his stack, more people will die because they can't handle the drugs that he takes.

[@Tyler5ht]

I agree. At the end of the day, if you want to take PEDs, you’ll find a way to take PEDs. We should be transparent about inherit risks so that people can make an informed decision of whether (for them) the benefits outweigh the risks.

[@ItsPillfish]

​@@mattpkp not in the UK. Thoughits illegal to sell here its not to use

[@jettfuelfitness]

“Trust me athletes are not using anything crazy” but then not giving at least an *example* stack (or even a general milligram range and some possible compounds) makes the answer seem dubious. I don’t even think Mitch is trying to lie, it’s just an unnecessarily unsatisfactory answer.

[@aarons3014]

A lot of people say this though. If it's a lie, it's an awfully common one. And it makes logical sense to me. People able to do this for a living have insane genetics, and a lifetime of working out. They won't need as much chemical help as a hobbyist whose genes are "only" better than 98% of the population.

[@jettfuelfitness]

@@aarons3014 I don’t think he’s lying, but the problem is the vagueness of the answer. Does ‘nothing crazy’ mean they’re using TRT? That would be ridiculous, they might as well be natural. Is it 500mg? 1000mg? 3000mg? One compound? Two? Three? Peptides? It’s true that amateurs often use more than the pros, but maybe if someone actually *knew* that the pros are using ~1000mg total, they wouldn’t bother using 5000mg. That’s the problem with the vague answer, it’s pretending to promote safer use without giving any boundaries of what safer use means.

[@aarons3014]

@@jettfuelfitness I know of one pro strongman who credibly claims to be natural. Even Chris Bumstead has talked about this, saying he and other Olympians take a lot less than people believe. Anecdotally, I've heard that some of the heaviest PED users are "normal"-looking women.

[@MrAmadeus1998]

Why would we give a stack? That’s like going to a random person and asking what medications they use, it’s useless and dangerous. PED use is based of personal needs, so any example stack would only apply to the person it was given to. Anyone copying it would be doing unneeded harm and probably could get more out of a personalized regime.

[@dantethunderstone2118]

John haack runs like 300mg of test per week at the peak of his prep and a bit of anadrol. I know amateurs who run over 3 GRAMS per week and I’ve heard of people running over 5 grams per week Realistically the average top top strongman is probably taking somewhere between 500 and 1000 milligrams per week total, probably test c and 1 or 2 other compounds and maybe an oral, maybe some hgh but that is pretty pricy and peptides, particularly bpc157, are getting more popular. Some of the strongmen from countries where peptides are less controlled even advertise them

[@Kooreyyy]

You're the GOAT for the realness mate. 🏆

[@plankroad8062]

This question of peds is ridiculous at this point. You cant have abnormal size and literally world class strength or size without them

[@chrisbfreelance]

Correct, and it's pointless them even discussing them vaguely, transparency or nothing. For lists of reasons though, we will only get vagueness.

[@spiritfingers98]

I think Loz had tge best advice on it. If you're not winning without them at a regional level. It's not gonna make you world class. And if you're not gonna get to that level it's probably not worth it for you.

[@MikeyPulls]

@@spiritfingers98not necessarily. World class powerlifter Shane Hunt was average at best as a natty powerlifter. He hopped on the sauce and seemingly overnight became one of the best powerlifters ever. While I agree it won’t work for everyone, in most cases it will help tremendously

[@spiritfingers98]

@@MikeyPulls it'll obviously help but if he was average at comps without it then he would have been beating guys who were using it. Which in itself does show you're actually well above average strength.

[@wanderer_oti]

​@@MikeyPullshe's the exception not the rule

[@Tyler5ht]

I’m not a strongman but you definitely inspire me to be and stay fit. My (hobby) sports are rock climbing and running and I’m not striving to be elite, just better than average.

[@JTD472]

6:05 telling people you DL 1500 pounds because you don’t expect them to know the difference is a crazy approach lol

[@Raemnant]

The funny thing is there are just so many kinds of deadlifts, he isnt telling a lie. Other people just wont know. Put it on an elephant bar or have it on an axle or some other crazy looking implement that happens to be high off the ground. 1500 would be easy for them at that point

[@espenstoro]

Didn't expect the elephant in the room to be addresssed at all. Good answer. People, unless you're on the verge of going pro or getting to a really high level, just don't. If you're nowhere near that level, extra hormones won't get you there. Being the jacked guy at the local gym isn't enough reason to take such a risk IMO.

[@sunbeamcostrength]

I'm 52 y.o., I compete in amateur strongman (US Strongman) comps, and the only supplement I take is creatine. Building strength with good nutrition and patient training has been a successful approach for me to compete in USS and USAPL.

[@sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843]

Honesty ❤ so informative and insightful

[@bdawg2513]

I just know that every 16-18 year old out there watching this and the part where Mitch is talking about getting too strong too fast and injuries... the only thing they hear on that part is... wah wah wah... blah blah blah. We all know at that age no one is smarter than them.

[@karllelliott681]

My wife & I watch the strongman events on TV every year and we loved it when you came out of nowhere then won the main event soon afterwards. You have such a great personality and decent mind. I am not surprised that you are an all round sportsman as well, that shows in your performances and build to some degree. You are very inspirational even to this 56 year old. We are looking forward to you competing again in this years event(s)

[@mazboengineer]

Thank you for taking a brave pill and talking about the taboo topic of PEDs in Strongman sports @mitchellhooperstrongman 🙏🏼❤️ Your consistent honesty, openness and eloquent style are to be admired and act as a role model for your peers as well as us fans. @ 1:13 I think this would happen less if there was greater transparency about what PEDs (if any) elite level athletes are using, although I do fully appreciate as you say it is a very private / personal matter and can impact sponsorship due to stigmatised social views towards PEDs. Tough topic. Reaffirms your bravery in discussing it. Thank you man.

[@bentowitsh]

my legs and ass are sore as fuck, and even though i did back extentions(good mornings), squats and dealdifts my lower back ist not sore. i'm proud

[@BMGrilla60]

I agree 100%. The way to grow strength sports is to grow interest through participation. Most of my friends who don’t weight train don’t know anything about strength sports so they don’t follow/watch them.

[@davorzdralo8000]

That's never gonna work until they ban steroid use. Normal people will never be interested in participating in sports that are rigged against them from the start.

[@themagescorner]

Mitch is a smart dude! Smart and strong! Would probably excel in intellectual fields if he wanted.

[@vrominatorx2668]

Question: How much gear do WSM competitors use? Answer: They're all on f#@$tons of gear and it's obvious. There, I just saved you 21 minutes.

[@Pletzmutz]

Well, no. Of course they're taking PEDs but not to the degree that some people assume. People have reached WSM with no or very little PED usage. With a caloric surplus, you are less reliant on some of the stuff bodybuilders do.

[@ioniordache8372]

@@Pletzmutz you're an idiot mate lmao

[@pHaTtY111111111111]

Powerlifting and Bodybuilding maybe. Too much gear will be detrimental in Strongman simple for the fact that you NEED endurance. Tren will work for the first two no issues, you've got 9 lifts to complete in powerlifting with ZERO moving events or enduro events like picking up multiple 300 to 400 pound implements and running as fast as possible with them like in Strongman. Test will do well, anavar will do well, but still you can't overdue it or else you will lose endurance/speed and just bail out on the first or second day of comp. These men are genetic freaks, if there were million dollar sponsorships in it you would see even more pro athletes coming to it.

[@roelharingsma726]

​@@Pletzmutzare you a unicorn? Nobody can be that naïve and not be a fable.

[@MrAmadeus1998]

You think the only value of this video was the one question about PEDs?

[@BourbonondaBayou]

I remember hearing that Kazmaier was taking 4gs of test a week. I can believe it because of what a tank he was. But it was just s rumor and not illegal at the time

[@reallymysterious4520]

I would love to see a true strong man competition - no PEDs of any kind, no deadlift suits, no belts, no straps - just pure strength of each man - natural grip & natural muscle strength - unaided in every event. Also I would like to see a separate award based on what percentage of someone's bodyweight is lifted - to give smaller guys a chance to win. Of course a 400+ pound guy can lift more than someone who is barely over 300

[@briefcasemanx]

I would love if there were a way to have true natural contests without PEDs but it's not possible. Doing awards based on percentage bodyweight will always favor smaller people. There are various reasons for this but one reason is that shorter people have better leverage.

[@backseatdriver_9989]

You should collab with Bryson Dechambeau!! I’m sure he’d be down

[@DavidAbell26]

They look so much alike I feel like lol

[@tylermulek]

Yes! that would be awesome.

[@baldmanstrength]

Love it, honest and open engagement with the support base is what all brands/influencers should strive for. Keep up the good work Mitch! 😁💪🫎

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Im trying to tow the line as best I can!

[@jeffarmfield2346]

Love hearing you say you wanna get back into golf!! Can't wait

[@vekk134]

Im pretty sure tom has a different stack than mitch just by how they both look lol

[@entropy2100]

Tom definitely abuses the height pills a lot more

[@hughphillips5129]

They’ll all be using different stacks customised based off their blood work

[@vekk134]

@@hughphillips5129 ahahah, you clearly have no idea what you talkin about, blood work might help for test lvl but tom showed high side effect of hgh, id like to see a bloodwork that told me to take test with deca or tren....its not the rocket science you seem to believe

[@vekk134]

@@hughphillips5129 yeah, bloodwork said to take tren....sure buds

[@throwerelite]

I’m not sure if you have the time to read these but I’m so incredibly happy you share the idea of strongman for all. As a former strongman, powerlifter, bodybuilder competitor I have found that when training clients of all ages, the modification of strongman type events brings more positive response and better results. Helping a 70+ year old get better quality of life by doing a dumbbell loading circuit to a bench such as an atlas stone medley can be arguably more beneficial and it’s fun. Obviously, modification is key but it’s something I’ve done throughout my professional career. I think a unique video may be a way to show how the lifts can be modified for an older person or younger person. Hopefully individuals look at strongman as more than a hobby, sport or spectacle and we can begin to see others drawn as they’ve done something similar. It’s tough to know how hard loading a 400+ lbs atlas stone but when in the context of a dumbbell load it becomes something they can fathom and appreciate. Thank you for all you do in general and the message you share. LHBK as always.

[@DanDavisHistory]

Would guess strongman competitors up their dosages as part of prep for certain events or feats. Deadlift world record attempts for example or especially heavy competitions. Interesting to see how some of these guys physiques change over their careers.

[@matthiaspeeters4104]

Mitch, PED's or not we love you and all the other strongmen/women who make all those feats of strength possible

[@artursspiridonovs4771]

Very interesting questions and answers👍

[@hulkslayer626]

I live in Eatontown, N.J. I go to The Pit gym. Great Strongman gym that not only has lots of Strongman equipment (over 20 Atlas Stones/multiple logs, multiple yokes/multiple sandbags/multiple CDB's/axles/shield/car deadlift frame etc...) but also host multiple sanctioned competitions throughout the year. They also have a 24 hour membership option. I got a Black Friday deal and pay less than $50/month. If youre anywhere near exit 105, this is the gym for you!

[@qcriverrat]

This sounds amazing. Wish my area had something similar.

[@jasonyoung7705]

The 'basecamps' bit reminded me of my youth. the family went camping in the lake district in the uk, at brothers water, under the kirkstone pass. me and my bro decided to clime the nearby mountain (more of a big hill). half way up, we could see the summit, and we got there...and it was just a ridge. se we kept going, we could really see the summit, and we got there, and it was just another ridge.. This happened about 8 times, haha. tell ya what, it fell so good when we finally got to the top.

[@justinmartin3360]

Robert O'berst did a video talking about various PEDs and about doing it safely and not overdoing it with proper recovery, etc, etc...

[@wanderer_oti]

I don't think that apostrophe was needed lol

[@Cas_anova]

If it breaks your heart to see people damaging their health to become elite level strongmen, you could prevent some of it by being the first person on this particular subject by educating them. If no one will tell us how to do things in "safe" ways, we are forced to do guess work. Being able to make educated decisions is impossible if the people able to educate us are unwilling to speak. But I would understand if you don't want to damage your brand and make less money.

[@Juhpol]

Don't be lazy and do some research of your own, the info is out there and it's not that difficult to figure out. He already explained why it's a taboo in the pro scene.

[@allylilith5605]

dont do it, that's pretty much it. it's basically impossible to get to a level where you need to take peds to improve, without coming across very good sources of information, and having the genetics, where it has a purpose in the first place is very unlikely. having the genetics just increase odds. of information coming to you

[@dantethunderstone2118]

@@Juhpolthe info out there says 500 test base, that’s already more than John haack runs at the heaviest point in his cycle

[@Cas_anova]

@@dantethunderstone2118 I'm more interested in what strongmen use on competition day. Test base year round or the months leading up is obvious. I assume tren, anadrol/superdrol, rad140 and/or halotestin on gameday. I'd love to know the doses used and the timing. Do they go oral hours prior and sublingual minutes prior..I'd love to know what Eddie was on the day he pulled 500. I'm sure Mitchell would love to know aswell but no one speaks about it. That's the problem. Want the sport to advance: knowledge is king. Want people to damage themselves less: Knowledge is king. Want to protect your business and not face public scrutiny: Avoid the subject. But then don't say it breaks your heart when people make damaging uneducated decisions. That's all.

[@WadePoulson-zo5wp]

I know a couple elite world class level strongman. They run like 200 mg per week test and like 100 mg a week deca cycled 3 months on and off. A couple others a few weeks before at very low doses. It’s so much less than bodybuilders. Like 1/5 as much

[@mattellisonquadshopracegar1138]

So that’s a yes we take PED but at low dose. High dose doesn’t mean you will get stronger. There is a max dose that is optimal for health and strength. These guys know that and have it dialed in.

[@JoshuaOdionson]

I dont think some people realize that most things like Tren, HGH, Anavar, etc, are illegal. They are a controlled substance. Which means possibly prison time. So asking someone if they use is like asking them which felonies they commit. Or, if the substances arent illegal, there's a fair chance whatever sport they compete in at least wants to "appear" drug free.

[@detectivepenegrande]

Tren is legal.

[@MrMonk112]

Not in Canada. American strongmen can't say they're on PED's beyond trt, but Canadians can and UK athletes can because they're not illegal. I think the real issue is probably sponsors not wanting their athletes to talk about it more than the legality of it.

[@JoshuaOdionson]

I wasn't sure if it was or wasn't for Canadians so I wasn't going to say either way. But this question comes up a lot for top athletes, Mitch being one of them. World's Strongest Man and presumably Giants Live at least claim to be drug free. If a sport or federation of a sport says they're drug free and one of their athletes says they're using, that creates a tough dilemma for the sport/federation. I honestly care if someone uses if they're a legal adult. Even the more honest people who ask who are just curious about what stack someone is using, asking on the internet just isn't the best place for that.b

[@Ian-if2lf]

@@JoshuaOdionson so what stack are you using now?

[@JoshuaOdionson]

@@Ian-if2lf Lol. Me using anything would be a waste of compounds and money.

[@shawnmichaud4484]

Interesting about grip strength; martins once attributed his mighty grip to frequent 1-arm bodyweight hangs.

[@michaelmullins1290]

I would've thought, Thor, B Shaw or even T-Rex to fight and win. We're different, but i appreciate your work and work ethic. If we can help someone that 1 to 2 degrees, its life changing. There's always work to be done.

[@ikampbush1722]

Balanced considered answer to the peds question…. Far better than a cross fit influencer the other day who was clutching his pearls as Joe Rogan had said CrossFit games athletes were taking peds. We would never just isn’t believable anymore for any sport. Good to know you rate the TYR lifters … I was just looking at some!

[@hughjainus9301]

We know you do it, you know you do it, you know we know you do it. So why not tell us what you take. It hasn’t hurt bodybuilding, if anything we appreciate the honesty.

[@rizingexpresso]

if u look at his skull shape he is on a crazy dose of growth hormone

[@CalebSpears1]

For one thing, it’s illegal in most countries so admitting to a crime on camera isn’t a great plan for a professional strongman’s career 😄

[@tartantulakid666]

I am getting really tired of strongmen/professional bodybuilders pretending like they have a reasonable stack. Mitch, everyone understand that you have to take copious amounts of PED's to be a professional athlete and no one denies that it takes a lot of effort and training to be THE best strength athlete. But everytime i hear PED users trying to downplay their amount, i hear GVS or NH in my head talking about the fact that users don't want other people to think that the drugs are more important. I would much rather you stop talking about PED's than lie/omit about the dosage and variety of pharmaceuticals. Every modern strongman has a pharmacist on speed dial and they are very good at managing doses.

[@deanshields8031]

Mike O’Hearn is the exception……

[@PawelBajolski]

Agree

[@crendler9912]

Mitch is my hero!

[@HarrisonSchwichtenberg]

1:31 Soilid answer. I respect it. Honestly, you can go a long way natural and on trt dose later on once you hit your natural wall. Recovery should be everyone's main concentration before anything else.

[@N1120A]

Your view on grip is quite close to John Brzenk. He developed his grip by gripping moderate resistance for high speed and high reps, nearly every day.

[@JoeMazzolaTheFirstPersonCook]

This video has a lot of cool information about strongman as a sport but since the internet hasnt changed since 2012 the comments seem to be mostly people mad that you don't list a juice stack that they believe they already know. And just like in 2012 those questions are used as a conversation stopper. Basicallly, "since I've decided I know what the pros take and I won't take that why should any of it matter?" More people should open up to lifting recreationally, like you said about participation. People don't get weird about local baseball leagues and those pros juice - I'd love for strength and physique sports to be thought of like that

[@strongmansam289]

A bit of a double edged sword with the PED debate. Competitors don’t say what they’re using, but also they’re using less than you think and lower level guys should use less - hard to know what “less” is without knowing what the top guys are using

[@justinspike1669]

I wish they’d actually go into what they take. It’s hard to take anything else seriously when you know.

[@IW4523]

Man, of course I wish guys were more open about what they use but I actually have a lot of respect for Mitch saying people aren't doing what you think they're doing, people take gym candy has become way too common, guys who aren't even considering competing in anything or being a fitness model etc taking it out of pure vanity at the expense of health

[@spiritfingers98]

I've heard more and more that lifing doesn't stunt your growth but I started lifting at about 12 years old and I'm the shortest but strongest male in my family.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

I would love to do strongman, but I'm in my 50s and don't have the joint mobility and explosiveness anymore, which is why I'm doing powerlifting. If I'd started powerlifting then strongman in my 20s I would've done well but at only 6ft tall I lack the massive frame to be elite, but strongman seems so fun as a sport.

[@TheHonestPeanut]

To be clear, if everyone knew a knuckle or two up the bum gave you a competitive edge it wouldn't need to be a taboo. Personally I think if you gear up, own up. No shame in it. But there IS a lot of shame in pretending you're natty when you're not.

[@jasonshults368]

No one thinks these guys are natty.

[@berzerkfury1459]

They might aswell be thanking them in their winning speeches at this point

[@holliswilliams8426]

I can't imagine how high these people's blood pressure is, even with medication

[@stevelynch5843]

This is just my own experience and 45 years of being a trainer and just training in general, all the PED's in the world will not get you around your genetics, I spent most of my life never touching a PED and I could not build my chest past a certain point, so I went on PED's hoping and worked out with a pro body builder, I'm a small guy (very strong) but very thin I gained 100lbs from 5'9'' 125 lbs to 225lbs and I had fantastic shoulders, legs abs, arms and they even nicked named me the "back" guess what I didn't have?? a chest and my strength didn't go up to my workout buddies level who was the same size as me WHY?? naturally I walked around 130lbs? he walked around 185lbs, Genes- genetics I was built better he was far stronger, I'm 60 I look 45, he's 59 looks 65-70 no PED's can change your genes, Mitch is strong cause he's strong.............

[@SuperNatural001]

I like how everyone disregarded most of the video and focused on the generic response to PED use. I agree its unfortunate how pro's will not talk about it because of the backlash from sponsors and others.

[@chasegordon2120]

Classy answer, can’t hate on it. HIppa all the way lol.

[@RunnerBoi]

The self-awareness of living such a selfish and unhealthy lifestyle for the sole purpose of capturing global glory (and to support your family of course) is really interesting to hear out of a world champion's mouth and much needed if anything.

[@xaviermitchell578]

Knew he was gonna say Rob Kearney 😅🤣♥️

[@johnjohn518]

Strangley my last competition I was asked what I take. I've never had that before but being straight edge i don't take anything outside of creatine. He then went down a list and I was surprised as this was an amateur contest and I had done a handful at that point and worked with others who hadn't yet performed to the level of wanting that next level for peds.

[@BamsenSlagbjorn]

No one means "pro-card" when they talk about professional, they mean to make a living, to make it your "profession"

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

Building the pyramid is the way to grow any sport. It will also push the level at the top. If the sport grows it will attract more money which will encourage better athelets to try the sport.

[@LatimusChadimus]

Lots of people already agree that sleep is your best performance enhancer so feel free to mention that you agree, if you do agree

[@Casualgaming93371]

Strongman is fantastic and I get losing money over coming out and saying you are using gear but don’t talk about if you are going to lie. The professionals are blasting gear. There is no way in hell you can get results like top level athletes get without it.

[@manofthetruth184]

Former WSM.. Tom stotlman is world strongest man

[@defdaz]

Once you're a WSM you're always a WSM. No former.

[@88bjjmichael]

Man, I knew he'd duck the PED question just like everyone does. No shame in using science to be the best you can be.

[@GetOutsideYourself]

So question #1 - don't ask, don't tell, and if you want to be a pro, well, you have to .

[@daltonmason62]

I knew there'd be a Moose / TYR collab! Looks like I'll be picking up a pair of lifters now!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Its coming soon!!

[@LetsgoChampTV]

I dont know a strong man personally that dont take gear? Its not banned in the UK so personally i dont see a problem with it, i want to see the best so what ever helps. I personally dont do any of these sports but good luck to them.

[@Devou1s]

Would a win in U105 strongman, be a thinkable side quest?

[@JRBikes013]

Nick cambi went that route. It seems a good one, however if you are a taller athlete. Competing in105s as a target on the way to opens is silly. Being heavier has its many benefits in the sport. If you look at the 105s like Tom Owen’s they are huge!!! And short too. So if you’re like 6’3 and in the 105s you’ll probably struggle due to having to limit body and muscle. Rather than being the competitive weight such as 120kg/130kg However, the u120 scene is upcoming, and a much more reasonable weight for people who want to partake in opens in future. Hope this helps

[@defdaz]

To save you watching this: He says strongmen don't talk about it, but they aren't taking as much as you imagine. Yeah, right. 🤣

[@ParzifalPip]

They are already very strong men. Not everyone can be a strongman, let alone a world-class one, without serious natural strength to begin with.

[@daleaintstale]

for viewership they should add it or an event into the field part of track and field. or add strongman related events to the olympics

[@TheOlsonOutfit]

16:10 Oh, sure, pick on the short guy. j/k 😂

[@deanshields8031]

As Derek would say “juiced to the gills”.

[@adamwatson5597]

Saucing trenboloney sandwiches like dude fuck

[@empoweredshemphoward]

How does it feel the first person to jog with 1k lbs on your shoulders?

[@adriancharlesvanhomelen]

never taking PEDs, I just eat a lot. Moose what is the shoe you use for overheads???

[@wiskysin]

Increasing participation is a great way to get more eyes on the sport. I also believe that the powers that be running the main comps do a horrendous job of making the sport accessible from a visibility standpoint. That Eddie Hall, who has become a commentator for the sport, has to cut almost everything interesting out of his videos while commentating the events is pretty pathetic. The old guard is going to get eaten up by whatever Brian Shaw decides to do with having the preeminent Strongman comp.

[@WilliamPayneNZ]

At 36 years old I decided to prioritise my strength, health, and fitness in January. Have been working out ever since. The day I walked into the gym I was 5 foot 6 and 270 pounds. I have always been a big man even though I never had fat rolls besides a belly. I have followed many bodybuilders and strongmen ever since. Here is my opinion as a complete beginner. The people taking risks and doing dangerous things are the ones who genetically should not be doing what they are doing. When I see skinny little guys trying to get bigger than Ronnie Coleman that is not good. Skinny guys who take all kinds of steroids winding up huge when they have really small bone structures. No wonder so many are on CPAP machines. People need to be realistic about their genetics. If you are 5 foot tall, you will never be Michael Jordan. The same way I will never be Brian Shaw. It is genuinely scary to see the before and after shots of some of these guys.

[@balkamp8888]

Would guess most strongmen are on around gram of test a week, plus whatever else... probably tren at least in heavy strength phases. Then "Trt" when "off cycle." Would bet a lot are using peptides for recovery. No one will talk because of sponsors and stigma, but no one is hitting 400lbs body weight, deadlifting 1000+ lbs and pulling airplanes completely natty If you really want to know, it's all about research, get on forums, read and learn... You can get a good idea of what people have to run to do certain things. Bottom line, Brian didn't go from a string bean basketball player to a Goat strongman, and Mitch didn't go from a slim marathon runner to his level with protein, creatine and a good diet.

[@BrianTheLog]

Definitely not fighting, thor, eddie, or Brian. They are too elite

[@MarkHanson-du3qs]

When someone is huge and lean they are most certainly on large doses as that isn't possible any other way. I believe guys like mitchell are on much smaller doses really to aid recovery more than anything. I believe Mitchell knows as much or more than anyone about training and as a result doesn't rely on drugs to get results.

[@EdFluke-cd5xx]

Dude...he gained 100 lbs plus since his running days. He competed in powerlifting, untested. Do you really think he isn't on just as much juice as others are? He definitely is on deca and test or something similar to deca

[@MarkHanson-du3qs]

@@EdFluke-cd5xx Of course he uses, just said he is not using huge doses.

[@DrewThr91]

I would like to add a point of contention to your response to the PED answer. The OPEN WEIGHT guys don't talk about it. The weight classes below open weight talk about it quite openly, some even giving "exact numbers" on how much of what they take and what their cycles look like. It's a shame the Open Weights don't also do this. If you all take way less than people think, surely being more open about it would open more people's eyes that it's more about your skill and talent. Unless, of course, you're lying and you take as much as people suspect . . . I'd like to add even if that is the case, obviously skill and talent is still the big driver. It would just be nice for you to actually tell us what you take

[@tabascojoe77]

💪💪💪

[@majorfallacy5926]

1:55 I'm fairly sure i've seen him deadlift in Socks with holes, the footwear thing is just what his sponsor told him to say

[@justnii2056]

I think its obvious he uses steroids. But almost everyone else also ,ALMOST.

[@dustywyattchandler]

TYR never has shoes in stock

[@BurntCatFish]

Hi Mitchell. I have already purchased LHBK merch for my friend and I. We have also made bracelets with the LHBK logo on it for my gym friends and I. I am also thinking of getting LHBK tattooed on my body. Two questions. Can I become a LHBK ambassador and could the tattoo be covered by you or LHBK?

[@gordongoodwin6279]

Please don’t lol

[@spartacus7081]

😂😂

[@artair70]

That sounds so cringey

[@nonbiasedgoblin1431]

Nice bideo

[@oprmail6830]

You gotta do long drive competitively, it would be great for the sport.

[@rockrick9988]

Not being transparent about ped means you take them all at crazy doses most likely. Not mitch in particular, but the strongmen in general. If not, they would specify what they do and dont do. No one minds tho since its obvious and also obviously needed to compete.

[@gregorypinson5502]

If you're in Hampton Roads, VA Go to Iron Asylum

[@johnwilliamson8327]

My guy. 100% you should mma v Shaw

[@justsayin7865]

People that take PED's are usually looking for an advantage on the competition, in strongman if everyone is taking it then is the sport of strongman in on it because the fans want to see ungodly amounts of weight lifted?(They don't test for it).If John always beat Dan natural would john still be able to beat Dan if both started taking PED's? I know your training Matters but what if someone found a better stack than the other guy

[@misa3026]

I don’t know if I lost respect for you because you said rob kerney the worlds strongest gay. He is the shortest strongman. I think you should go up against big z.

[@brandoncinpubadj]

Are you still planning on doing the 72 hr fasting? Your/My comment both got a couple hundred more likes than the 500 you quoted would be needed, for you to attempt this (Joko Controlled your life for 24 hr video)! lol

[@thebanaap]

please timestamp the questions next time