Despite Winning WSM Title, Mitchell Hooper Carries On With His Win-or-Lose Strategy as He Stuns Everyone With Mind-Numbing Lifts

Mitchell Hooper, who recently won the World’s Strongest Man title, is still focused on improving his weaknesses. An Instagram post shared by the strongman shows him doing the barbell shoulder press weighing 175kg – 190kg x3 while working on his overhead mobility and lockout. The post includes a caption that reads, “Had a few good reminders from @biglozwsm (Laurence Shahlaei) that it’s just about improving. If you win, improve. If you lose, improve. Simple as that.”

The Canadian powerlifter’s brutal strength set the internet on fire, shocking many fans and famous bodybuilding personalities who admired his incredible dedication soon after the competition.

Greg Doucette compares Hooper to a hybrid of fitness champions

Former IFBB pro Greg Doucette commented on Hooper’s Instagram post, saying, “365 plus bands that’s some serious pressing power.” The former powerlifter also praised the 27-year-old’s strongman win in a YouTube video, saying, “What would happen if Eddie Hall, Chris Bumstead, and a marathon runner all had a baby?”

Mitchell Hooper’s victory in the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition was all the more impressive considering the competition he faced. He won his qualifying group, beating veteran strongman Brian Shaw, and then dominated the final, becoming the first Canadian to win the event.

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At 6’3″ and 320lbs, the Canadian is considered small in the Strongman world, where competitors often weigh well over 400lbs. But what he lacks in size, he more than makes up for in sheer strength and determination.

Mitchell Hooper’s Road to Victory: From Marathon Runner to Strongman

The 27-year-old powerlifter’s rise to the top of the Strongman world has been nothing short of incredible. Just a few years ago, he was a marathon runner with no experience in weightlifting or strength sports. However, he quickly found a passion for lifting heavy weights and developing his strength, and in just two years, he became the world’s strongest man. Hooper, who is a physical therapist with a Masters in Clinical Exercise is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Despite his recent win, the WSM champion continues to push himself and improve his weaknesses, showing dedication and discipline in his training. His transformation from a marathon runner to the world’s strongest man is a testament to his hard work and perseverance.

In the video he posted, it’s clear that Hooper diligently focuses on improving his weaknesses and push himself further, making his fans wonder what lies ahead for this rising strongman star. With his ongoing success, will he persist in dominating competitions or encounter new obstacles and setbacks? Time holds the answer. However, undoubtedly, Hooper’s strength and conditioning journey has much more in store.

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