“Expect a Big Number Here”: Strongman Icon Predicts an Astounding Performance in Upcoming Arnold Sports as He Lifts a Whopping 400 Lbs

The world of strength sports is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Even bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman, who is known for his monstrous strength, has been open about the fact that even though strength can be increased with training and dedication, at the end of the day, it also depends on the person’s genetics. Fortunately, Strongman legend Mitchell Hooper has a perfect combination of both genetics and hard work to assist him in heavy lifting. 

As the strongman and powerlifting community are currently preparing for the upcoming Arnold Sports Festival, the athletes are on their toes at the moment, giving their best as they prepare for the upcoming contests. Amidst all this, the Canadian strongman veteran made an exciting prediction ahead of the Arnold Classic. Let’s take a look at what Hooper said exactly. 

Mitchel Hooper makes a bold claim 

Mitchell Hooper has been in the realm of strength sports for years now. The 28-year-old proved his mettle recently after winning the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he also became the first Canadian in World’s Strongest Man history to win the Final. As he looks forward to the upcoming Arnold Sports, which will be held from Feb. 29 to March 3, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, he lifted an insane amount of weight during a training session recently. 

Posting the video of the same, Hooper could be seen doing clean and presses with a mind-boggling 400 lbs. As he shared the clip of this set with his followers on Instagram, he wrote, “181kg (400lbs) beltless, as a bit of a feeling out of where we are starting here. Expect a big number here come @arnoldsports. 12 weeks to build.”

The lift came just a short while after he left the fitness and bodybuilding community speechless with an astounding set on the leg press. 

‘The Moose’ and his phenomenal strength

Standing tall at 6’4,” Hooper has enjoyed a respectable career in both powerlifting and strongman events. Portraying his immense strength, he posted a video back in August, where he could be seen leg pressing a whopping 2,000 pounds.

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The video saw Hooper starting with 1190 lbs as he progressed with every set. Doing a total of eight tiring sets, he went all the way to 2000 lbs. Even though Hooper looks all ready for the upcoming Arnold Sports, there is no denying that the lineup would consist of many other genetic freaks like him. Only time will tell what it has planned for the Canadian Strongman legend. What are your predictions for this year’s contest? Let us know in the comments. 

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