How much do Strongmen REALLY Make?

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00:00 Introduction
00:28 Jobs Of Other Professional Strongmen
01:38 Other Jobs For Strongmen Sized People
01:50 Powerlifting $
03:16 Lumberjack Sports $
03:43 Rugby $
05:13 NFL $
06:17 Comparing Strongmen To Average 'Big Man' Jobs
07:45 Bodybuilders $
09:20 Strongman $
13:36 Big Lift Here - Axle Clean & Jerk

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@mitchellhooperstrongman 10 күн бұрын

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@thereddog223 10 күн бұрын

For how much you have to do probably not enough

@dayonerecoverdub3626 8 күн бұрын

Next year first place at the Arnold is 500k beating the Olympia

@mrgreen...9643 8 күн бұрын

Very funny video post an advert for keytones and everyone complains show this video about how much money he makes good points made and the ads are a good source of income

@BoazLifting 10 күн бұрын

In these kind of sports most of the money comes from how you market yourself and not from actual competitions

@robertmccormick9729 10 күн бұрын

He did not specify, he said 150k is finally a living wage

@square7935 10 күн бұрын

yea he probably makes 150-200k easy especially with all the courses he sells idk why he wouldnt be honest and say how much he earns

@jorgealbertocortesdavalos4446 10 күн бұрын

@@square7935cause its probably way more than 200k

@jorgealbertocortesdavalos4446 10 күн бұрын

Maybe add a 0

@Kado1609 10 күн бұрын

@@square7935 doesnt matter what he earns...

@walk-york 10 күн бұрын

I didn't realise Brian had redistributed his prize fund, what a great guy

@willyf6172 10 күн бұрын

Well it was his own promotion. It would look kinda flaky if he promoted his own show and wins and gets the prize money . Not saying it would have been dishonest , just bad optics . I also think he’s well off enough financially to not need it.

@Doubledexter 10 күн бұрын

Yeah he did that every year he competed at the smoe. Gave away his portion of the money evenly to the rest of the competitors

@presqueisle69 10 күн бұрын

$98,600 he gave out . Everyone didn't take a penny . All mist 100k payout in 1 show. . You win 🏆 all the big shows you can bring home over 400k

@presqueisle69 10 күн бұрын

@willyf6172 he's worked very hard to have what he has . And he's a very very smart guy . . And I am very happy for him . Shaw fan all day ❤

@willyf6172 10 күн бұрын

@@presqueisle69 not denying any of that.

@presqueisle69 10 күн бұрын

Shaw won$98,600 🏆 for 1 place in Strongest man on earth . Didn't take a penny and gave it all back to the people under him . That's 2nd highest pay out . Last year

@curtharakaly4620 9 күн бұрын

Kinda corny competing in the event you created.

@vekk134 9 күн бұрын

The win was symbolic for his retirement, some competitor did way better a few months appart, officially they said they gave it all, unofficially they sorta make sure he ended where he should for all he did for the sport. Not sayin they went easy on him, but they might have kept a rep here and there

@presqueisle69 9 күн бұрын

@vekk134 no competitor in my eyes is going no leave 98k all most 99k payday . To someone else . This is how these guy eat . And live . That's a massive payday in strongman . Plus the title. I think each one of them was fighting as hard as they could. In my opinion .

@vekk134 9 күн бұрын

@@presqueisle69 well shaw gave it to other, so some competitor must be ready to gave up so money, and the 1st gonna finish 2nd, so he isnt gaving up on 99k, more like 20k. And since brian redistributed it, they might not have lost a penny. I remember cheking the result on reddit and some ppl had the same theory, based on result some of those competitor has a few months ago or after. If they did so it was for sportsmanship and respect, and not a planned or arranged event.

@jd9119 5 күн бұрын

@@presqueisle69 Brian Shaw only gave the prize money for winning the event to the guys who placed below him. He's not giving them the money he made for organizing the event.

@stefan1684 10 күн бұрын

Love how different and unique your videos are compared to other strongmen on youtube. Very informative but on a low need to know knowledge kind of way. Keep it up :)

@mitchellhooperstrongman 10 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@stronghold07ptx85 10 күн бұрын

Not to mention that top 5 isn’t an easy feat. It’s a tough field in strongman right now, makes you really appreciate all the athletes give to the sport. Thank you!

@robertmccormick9729 10 күн бұрын

He wasn't specifying. He said 150k is finally a livable wage when that much is considered high middle.

@tyraster8603 7 күн бұрын

@@robertmccormick9729 You need to keep in mind how much money goes into their training. Even Eddie said in an interview that the only reason he did the 500kg lift was money because his savings were rapidly drying up.

@bobbybobman3073 10 күн бұрын

I mean a 5th place average is pretty hard, I mean assuming no injuries, thats a guy kinda like Evan Singleton.

@mustang8206 8 күн бұрын

Yeah 5th out of 10-12 competitors doesn't seem all that impressive until you realize that's actually 5th strongest out of the tens of thousands of super heavyweight strongmen

@balkamp8888 9 күн бұрын

Brian moving this sport forward like no one ever has

@TheVanillatech 5 күн бұрын

All cos of a beef with Douglas Quaid. Or was it Hauser.... *skitzoid* *embelism*

@SizzledBeef 10 күн бұрын

Pretty dope format for a video. Breaking up the training footage with info about fun topics 👍

@adammartin5630 10 күн бұрын

loving the liftotainment style work and talk

@AndrewFrancisFreeman 10 күн бұрын

Great idea. Not a bid deal, but Rugby League is a different sport from the Rugby you showed video clips of. I would love to see you workout/train with a Rugby League team next time you're in the UK. Let me know, I have a few contacts, maybe we can make it happen.

@maxglendenning544 10 күн бұрын

8:37 Ah yes, my favorite number: "Fith" 😂 Absolutely loving these informational videos, I cannot get enough of them!!

@jtsperformanceautomarine 9 күн бұрын

Glad I wasn't the only one to laugh at that 😂

@Pistolita221 10 күн бұрын

I love the editing, going from exercise to explaining is so engaging to watch. Also the graphics are nice, as well. Definitely stepping up your YT game!

@josephgambill3754 10 күн бұрын

Great job. The person behind you doing pull-ups. Job well done.

@white_breadd 10 күн бұрын

really interesting perspective! thanks for the vid moose

@Lally_strongman 8 күн бұрын

Your contents come on leaps and bounds Mitch. Keep up the good work and growing the sport.

@markbutl 8 күн бұрын

Very nicely produced video. Like the style

@magnuslund2545 10 күн бұрын

Good video. Very insightful.

@samskinner213 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for this vid! I’ve been training for strongman and was worried about the money factor. This cleared it up! Thanks Mitch!!

@SJS-ed1yw 9 күн бұрын

Really good info. Nice one Mitch.

@christianmw9540 9 күн бұрын

Clever video. Cheers. Good luck on the Maxxle

@crossbowhunter9118 6 күн бұрын

Your axle bar clean and jerk the split jerks are looking really good you should be proud of that for sure. for being able to split jerk for a strong man has helped you so much in events.

@makeeyya 10 күн бұрын

very nice! ty for the information

@SarahJones-ik6jh 10 күн бұрын

Your content vibe is just right, keep it up

@rizzles1985 7 күн бұрын

Super informative, thank you.

@MyNamelsBlue 10 күн бұрын

In case it was missed or I didn't hear it in the video. I believe another way strongmen earn money is by going to events, I know a couple of guys were paid by Car Dealerships to show off their strength as a promotion for the vehicle etc. So that's another avenue, but I'd imagine you'd have to make a name for yourself first

@mikerigola3159 5 күн бұрын

Great idea for a video, and great job explaining all that, it just shows jobs like being a strongman take years before it pays off, plus the way to big money is the route Eddie, Thor and people like jay cutler went. I just love your attitude, I truly see big things ahead for you Mr. Hooper, you definitely seem very unique with a very likable personality, I hope to hear a lot more good things about your career in the years ahead, best of luck 🙌💪💯

@BMGrilla60 10 күн бұрын

Answering the questions we didn’t even know we wanted answered!

@victorfp23 Күн бұрын

Moose with the honesty 👏🏻

@irion9972 10 күн бұрын

Moose doing log and a video in superset O.O

@alexhale6582 10 күн бұрын

Moose in da hoose!

@adamwg10 10 күн бұрын

The numbers for the Strongest Man on Earth (Shaw Classic) were incorrect. 1st place would have earned a little over $95,000 making it the second highest paying show.

@user-strength10 Күн бұрын

congrats on that world record OHP and for winning that event in london, between you tom and Evan the competition is tight

@MariGorrila 10 күн бұрын

Excellent video, thumbnail got me to click, hilarious!

@jeremiahgriffin9428 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. I know you're not usually fond of openly discussing people's financials. But it makes for great content rather than money gossip when you put it in a video like this comparing the different sports. Well done! #LHBK

@Xavier-tk9vi 10 күн бұрын

In rugby the most lucrative championship is by far the French Top 14, this is the top domestic league for north hemisphere. A good front row playing in middle pack team is about 125.000 to 250.0000 € a year plus accomodation, some of the very top guys (internationals mostly) can make about 500.000€ a year.

@Davesplacee 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for this mitch. I really appreciate the transparency

@Fortress333 10 күн бұрын

Well, we can safely assume you're doing quite nicely, money-wise and training-wise :) Your strict-pressing the log was very impressive.

@JMToronto 7 күн бұрын

Great video brother man I need a job lol❤❤❤

@tryphonstratis593 9 күн бұрын

Great video , keep it up. The only thing I will say is that at the end the exercise performed was jerk, I believe clean&jerk requires to lift it from the ground and then overhead.

@hadenoughok 9 күн бұрын

you guys definitly deserve more compensation

@HashBrownDoyler 10 күн бұрын

Eddie has a part time job of being a forklift.

@88bjjmichael 9 күн бұрын

So this is why you did that Keytones video 😉

@TheAndersonjc67 5 күн бұрын

Good video

@CHICKENmcNUGGIESMydude 10 күн бұрын

dope video another one u got to ad to the list which is what started my jurney from being super storng is just work full time at a warehouse that carrys heavy inentory i worked at a high end furniture wearhouse so every box i moved around was 100-300lb 9 hours a day 5 days a week and sometimes 6 days and 11 hours when there is over time that got me to realize i had to eat better cause my high energy output then i started to eat high protein and the rest is history i lowkey just dont know how to stop getting bigger make a video about that man

@JohnMurphy1023 6 күн бұрын

the fact that the rogue invitational pays $147k for first and only $9,200 for fifth is insane to me, that needs redistributed better

@espenstoro 10 күн бұрын

Puts it into perspective when you consider that a strongman eats way more than the average person, has potentially significant expenses with physical therapy and all health related things (including the not so healthy parts of it). Some need to book two seats on planes and do extra expensive things because they're too big for how society is designed. Not the greatest hourly rate for the "average" world class athlete, there's a lot of time invested.

@KiwiGains 9 күн бұрын

I think Eddie hall said he was spending around $120-$150k per year just on himself for strong man.

@Papolucho702 10 күн бұрын

I live in Las Vegas, so I might just go to Giants Live lol it’s on the day of my wedding anniversary lol

@TheVanillatech 5 күн бұрын

"Ya got CITY HANDS, Mr Hoopah! Yer bin' countin' money yer whole LIFE!"

@jlogan2228 10 күн бұрын

The other factor is strongman doesnt have nearly as much pay off as it does comoared to the inestments of food, wear and tear, needing special gear to train with, supportive gear, and peds. Ive seen strongmen like eddie saying if you can force feed yourself like 6000-10000 calories a day dont even bother

@prgnify 10 күн бұрын

Yes, when he compared to a bouncer - yes travelling and uncertainty are big factors like he rightfully stated, but as a bouncer you can invest as little as you want in gear/PEDs, blood-work, and etc. Aside from training, uniform, developing skills, stressful nights and all that, you are a big guy who wants to be big and can be as big as you want. Eddie for example knew that in order to win WSM he needed to get as big as he COULD - which is completely different and he probably spent more than 50k that year on food alone (corrected for inflation, as food this days is like, twice the price as in 2017). Then of course you have people like Hooper, who didn't need to put on as much mass as Eddie did, so he eats like, 60% if not less, than 2017 Eddie.

@jd9119 5 күн бұрын

Most people can't afford to eat 10,000 calories a day. That's a lot of money and if you have a wife and kids that can be too expensive for a lot of people to maintain.

@paulbouvier1997 10 күн бұрын

Mitch is bound to get to 1 Million Subscribers on KZfaq that will get him more money

@byssegutt 9 күн бұрын

Like he said in the beginning of the video he keeps it personal of What he is earning

@drcoz23 10 күн бұрын

sport has grown a bunch and it's also improved on the weight classed portion of strongman as well

@janerikkvarsten2273 10 күн бұрын

There is for shure som hidden forms of income, like personal sponsor money, other pricemoney for single event WR's and so one. A youtube channel helps as well.Working as a coach in the gym for paying customers, invites to speak in events and commentator jobs on television. There is many income streams to support yourself as a strongman.

@stom3998 8 күн бұрын

I hope it continues to grow and the pay bumps up for you guys as well. I imagine the cost to eat, supplement, and pay for medical issues is VERY high for you all.

@TheTempestSync 10 күн бұрын

the money is definitely not in the prize winnings its sponsors, ad revenue and sponsorships. You get into sports to make a name, build a brand and get sponsors and then do side jobs like coaching or merch to diversify income because competing isn't going to last forever.

@mikerochon2508 10 күн бұрын

It would just be awesome just to go for an interview and say oh I am just the worlds strongest man, no big deal !

@BurstingVeins1 10 күн бұрын

Any income is worth it if you're enjoying yourself and you're generally happy in life.

@tylermca8616 10 күн бұрын

Depends on how many ad reads they do for Ozempic.

@knuckles5863 10 күн бұрын

cool vid.

@jorgeegrojful 10 күн бұрын

Ideally, much like the strength of the athletes, the payouts don't focus as much on the very top but grow in depth. We know the top 2, 3 guys are good. Nowadays we talk about the top 10 guys, maybe top 20 in the world. I want to see those guys get paid more so they can bring their best to the comps and compete with the top 2-3

@Coltrane45 6 күн бұрын

I'm a strong person, and an accountant - let me tell you, when I F9 the keyboard within the tax software, the computer knows not to mess around.

@heathjohnson2575 10 күн бұрын

And they spend atleast $3k per month on food and another $1k on supplements and gear. So if you don't do youtube or come in first most the time you have no money

@anthonygreen8638 4 күн бұрын

Hey Mitch! Do the promoters pay for your travel and hotels?

@ruvimsemenyuk8224 7 күн бұрын

Even working at a fun range makes perfect sense 😂

@godsgiftto3arth 10 күн бұрын

if you get on twitch and start dancing like the cam girls, i'll definitely think about sending you some tip money.

@ranfan1820 10 күн бұрын

The Strongman Shaker.

@Bros35 10 күн бұрын

Did yall miss that ending?? 440x 2 with the axle 😮 you got this world record in the bag!

@seanmccarthy1274 10 күн бұрын

Mitch any way you could chime in on how sponsorships could potentially affect this "wage" I know there is a ton of variables but is it worth mentioning?

@jaapkamstra9343 10 күн бұрын

Interesting question: will you be happier if you choose a job that pays more...

@ianjames7524 10 күн бұрын

How much does it cost to be a top level strongman? Food supplements gym membership equipment recovery

@haeihaeihaei 9 күн бұрын

I think as long as you're getting paid to do something you love it's totally worth it💪🏼

@thetowndrunk988 10 күн бұрын

Anything is worth it if you love it enough.

@stevenhugley4025 8 күн бұрын

This video format with facts and lifting mixed is bussin’!!!

@marvthebass 9 күн бұрын

Strongman has grown so much in just the 4 years I've followed it, and it continues to keep going in the right direction. That being said, I feel like the prize money needs to be doubled (at the very least) in order to get more competitors serious about the sport. I know that won't just magically happen. The sport needs to basically grow 3-4 times what is now to cover that kind of cost. But until that happens, the top 30 in the world won't be as good as they could be, IMHO 🤷‍♂️

@CJ-111 7 күн бұрын

I think a point people are missing out on is if you are not in the top 5, strongest in the world, you are not making any real prize money. You put your body through a lot of strain. You have to travel constantly. If you don't have other ways to make money, you're out of luck

@curtharakaly4620 9 күн бұрын

DAMN!!! That 386 for 2 looked strrroooooong.

@bubbyj1332 8 күн бұрын

I know this video wasn't about your press, but THE RECORD IS NOT SAFE! Get it!

@adamwolfram6675 7 күн бұрын

Is all the jobs you mentioned like security guards and fire fighters american or Canadian wages?

@SuperNatural001 9 күн бұрын

I must of missed something, what is price for 1st place at giants live shows

@petershortland478 9 күн бұрын

Depends on the GL show starts from 35k you gotta remember for athletes who are starting to go in that that's still alot of money take athletes like Paddy Haynes and Andy Flynn all placed 2nd and 3rd at England's so they automatically going to britains But if you do another show on top of that it's worth it also you attract sponsers in the UK. You could also get invited to SCL shows as well, which I believe is 5000 a show but doing SCL gives u opportunity in learning different events

@0oDUBLINo0 9 күн бұрын

I’m thinking arm wrestling 10-15 years from now will be pretty decent, growing like crazy

@TheKingkeith99 9 күн бұрын

Are travel expenses covered for all the athletes at the big shows? If it isn't that must add considerably to the cost of being a top strongman.

@duncanpaton7344 7 күн бұрын

Do the strongmen get their expenses paid? (Food, travel, hotel etc.) when going to all these events or do they have to pay these themselves ?

@just.stronger.than.yesterd6621 10 күн бұрын

Where they pay so well for bouncers? I've been doing it for a while and for around half of this money...

@colemontsandy3424 10 күн бұрын

That's reasonable money

@jd9119 5 күн бұрын

It's not really that reasonable when you factor in the cost of their PEDs and food bills. Eating 6-10k calories per day IS very expensive.

@SanuDevi-nb7op 10 күн бұрын

You are an inspiration ❤❤❤❤ from India

@mitchellhooperstrongman 10 күн бұрын

thank you!

@SanuDevi-nb7op 10 күн бұрын

Oh my God

@SanuDevi-nb7op 10 күн бұрын

One of the greatest strong man just replied me dying

@SanuDevi-nb7op 10 күн бұрын

So kind of you sir. truly eptiome of lift heavy and be kind

@russgunter3834 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video Mitch. Very insightful. I look at strongman as a platform to make your brand. I believe that’s what Brian really showed everyone and one way he brought the sport up. Eddie is doing great with it. Thor, The Stoltmans have done a good job as well. And now you have definitely figured out the logic as well. Some like Evan need to really understand because they could be really marketable as well. Keep up the hard work.

@talalalmuwayshir9693 10 күн бұрын

shaw classic SMOE last year 1st prize was 96k

@DarcyAllenStrong 10 күн бұрын

Most strongmen are likely in the negatives after costs of equipment and traveling to shows.

@frederickbaggett936 8 күн бұрын

Not gonna lie but when I glanced at the thumbnail I thought it was a jacked Dr. Phil.😅

@Scott-jk5zk 9 күн бұрын

Anyone know the name of the song mitch used at 2:50?

@jujubean1984xx 9 күн бұрын

I was wondering the difference between winning Americas strongest man, Canadas strongest man, Icelands strongest etc what the monetary difference might be there?

@hardchooligan 10 күн бұрын

SMOE is the only comp that seems to pay decent. All the other money comes from selling programs, merch, and coaching

@CK-iy3hx 9 күн бұрын

What about taxation? Is it true that you have to pay 50% taxes if you win something abroad?

@Mike-qn7xy 10 күн бұрын

Criminal record makes it hard 😊

@mustang8206 8 күн бұрын

Don't forget that Mitch is only talking about super heavyweight strongmen. For middleweight or lightweight strongman you will most be likely losing thousands of dollars every year in the cost of travel, comp fees, equipment, and of course "supplements." In fact there is only 1 pro show in the world for lightweights

@BeardOfPower7 5 күн бұрын

Has there been a video made on how much a strongman spends in addition to what the average person does?

@fullerspubcollector 5 күн бұрын

Money and prizes aside, how do you put a value on a title like Worlds Strongest Man? Or Strongest Man On Earth, Mr. Olympia, Mr. Universe? Titles like these are Priceless.