Mitch Hooper took talking to girls to failure as well

The microphone on the cap is perfect

Mitchell proving exactly why Sam doesn't talk to girls at the gym is great.

A chest day collab with Dr Mike would be awesome!

I talked to a girl at the gym once. I said "yes" when she asked if one of the pulldown handles next to me was available. Are we engaged now?

The fact that all the girls said "Just don't" is exactly what I thought. It's like an unspoken rule everyone knows. That goes for guys and girls

Do his leg workout where you do close stance squats, Platz-style hack squats, then superset leg extensions with sissy squats. That’s the most amazing thing I see Sam doing

Now let’s see Alex Eubank get the World’s strongest man to do his workout

10:13 that guy makes Mitch look normal sized, it would be really interesting to see a series where you train random gym-goers in the ways of Strongman and see how it it turns out!

Mitch's head looking like a fire hydrant rn.

As one of the small subset of females that watch you, Sam and Dr Mike this video is awesome. As for most girls I know, in the gym we like to be talked to like one of the guys 😆

Arms and chest are definitely looking bigger lately. Looks good man, keep it up. Be the next Mariusz

Dude the approaching girls at the gym part is absolute GOLD. Long story short, you are taking away their valuable time where they are trying to get a thing done. Its almost like asking a girl out while she is at work. She is almost stuck there and you are making it an uncomfortable place for her to be. Just forget it about it. I was actually shocked though that EVERY SINGLE WOMAN he asked, said “i would prefer men didnt approach me at the gym” that wasnt even an option he gave them and yet they ALL said it. That settles it boys. Dont do it at all. But also he was asking gym girls. There are gym girls and then there are GYM girls. If they have a serious physique there is zero chance they will appreciate you interrupting their workout. And also just for you logical guys out there. You have to imagine if the girl is built you are almost certainly NOT the biggest or best looking guy to approach her, so she isnt going to be impressed. Just saying.

Great video! Thanks, Mitch

Still closer to stage ready than Eddie Hall

Hooper is such a breath of fresh air. Always learn so much

Love to see a workout of you and Sam together LHBK

The slaps were outstanding lol

Ive been a fan of Strongman for years and just started following Mitch. Love his content. And dude is so strong but so lean for a strongman. Its crazy. And vacuum pose was on point for his size.

I’m not sure about the whole “talking to girls” thing tbh

A collab would be awesome!

awesome! i want to try Sam's workouts, too!

Love your videos! Would love to see you do a video comparing yourself to the NFL combine numbers for positions of your size. Offensive lineman average height is 6 feet 3 inches at 314lbs

Great content

Mitch, your abs are just about to show bro you're killing it

This was a great video and im sure Sam would love it too.

Sam actually trains with Barbell and dumbell Incline way more than smith machines

You're a beast dude. Hamhocks for Lats. The strongman ability to push through has always amazed me. I hope the hands are healing well. I only speak if im spoke to at the gym. If its someone outside my crew.

There seems to be a pattern with Sam's workouts. Lift heavy compounds for 5 sets, then hit it with pumping isolation movements afterwards.

If Moose didn't fuck up his hands he would have won WSM by like 10 points.

“Shoulders are all grindy” 😂

In the realm of iron and sweat, I’ve had numerous delightful exchanges with fellow gym enthusiasts, particularly the women. However, I’ve never harbored any ulterior motives, merely engaging in casual conversation when it seemed appropriate. I’ve always believed that asking for someone’s number in the gym, without any prior rapport, would be rather uncouth. Our conversations usually revolved around gym-related topics. Whenever I witnessed an impressive feat, regardless of whether it was performed by a man or a woman, I made it a point to acknowledge it. This often led to a brief, yet pleasant, exchange of words. There was one instance, however, when our conversation transcended the usual gym chatter. I was engrossed in performing strict barbell overhead presses when a woman began doing a variation of the same exercise on the rack next to me. She had ingeniously loaded her weights on rubber bands, a technique aimed at enhancing stability. Intrigued by her unique setup, I expressed my interest in trying it out. She agreed, albeit with a playful warning that I might need to add a bit more weight. To my surprise, moments later, she suggested that I press her overhead. The prospect of lifting a human being above my head was an entirely new experience for me. Despite the initial hilarity of trying to get her into the lifting position, I managed to execute the lift flawlessly, thanks to my strong pressing ability and her petite frame. Her excitement was palpable as she exclaimed, “You’re so damn strong!” I responded with a chuckle, saying something along the lines of, “Yeah, first time trying that. I’m glad I didn’t drop you!” However, being the introverted individual that I am, I quickly wrapped up the conversation with a casual, “Anyway, I’m out. See you,” and walked away, never to see her again. The entire situation was such an unexpected and amusing sequence of events that I believe both of us will remember it for a long time. In all honesty, I would have liked to maintain contact with people with whom I share such unique memories. But alas, that never happened. Perhaps, years from now, we might cross paths again, recognize each other, and share a hearty laugh about that day. One can only hope.

Love the Sulek vibes

Sam is such a good influence on young men, teaching them to leave girls tf alone at the gym 😆

Damn I was hoping the thumbnail was reality and Mitch was doing this workout WITH Sam!

Serving body ody ody at the end

Striated glutes!! Mitch is stage ready!

The cramp from doing vacuums 😂 I felt that

I also follow the Sam Sulek way of not talking to girls at the gym, especially when they want to, it maximises the testosterone and pump ⛽

Would be cool if you did a bodybuilding workout with Dr.Mike sometime!

Mitch just remember “Everyday is arm day”😂 be sure to hit those bis and tris lol

0:23 "Dr. Mike O'Tren" !? yeyeye. thats where I like to get my fitness info from.

They all love Mitch..but I think it’s because he is half man, but also half Bear. So totally trusted. Handsome and huggable. 😆 Second in WSM ‘24 but first in our hearts. Keep it up brother

sam sulek is the biggest non-bald guy in the universe

Mitch did it without the roids - respect brother 💪

Ab cramp on a vacuum pose? Too funny!

How are the hands doing?@MitchellHooper

Still a better vacuum than Nick Walker.

I go up to girls the same way I go up to guys at the gym. It’s a social environment not a dating app. Just talk to people without intent.

those muscles def looking bigger than last year!

Doing his leg day would be awesome

There is a reason why people love Sam, Stipe Miocic, and Halle Barry. Because they're from my home state. Ohio

My dude sounds like he's running laps then talking like take a breather my shunnnn

Love you Mitch and I think there are very few people more knowledgeable than you in the world of strength... But to put it as kindly as I can you are not 30lbs away from being ready for a BB stage.

You better try his legendary stack

hey mister Hooper, how many times should i go to the gym to get a professional strongman and how can i get more muscle and strenght?

Does Sam still basically use some kind of bro split? If so that'd explain the large number of sets. There's no real issue with having more sets in the session, it seems to have similar results whenever you do the volume as long as you get sufficient sets across the whole week but I do wonder if most people could do maybe just 3 or 4 per exercise if doing chest say 3 times a week

I'm a guy and I don't like to be bothered during my workout either so I can see it . Your in the zone

Smith machine bar weighs 15 lbs. compared to regular incline bench which weights 45 lbs. just have to take that into consideration.

enjoy the food and stick with strongman is good.

Obviously hes already blown up but you got the worlds strongest man doing your chest workout. Sheet

Next time you do this high volume stuff Mitchell, have a strong ass dextrose shake and sip on it throughout. Carbs help immensely with the muscles giving out you were talking about

is that bent over fly worth it? ive never tried it

sam does almost always free incline

How are you hands, I see no damage? Was this video pre wsm

00:56 possibly the lowest low bar squat in history being performed in the background.

Dr Mike doesn't say sets to failure is the best way to train. Usually 1-3 RIR, more rarely is it to failure

As a married man with a home gym I don’t feel like I can weigh in on the subject accurately with approaching girls at the gym… however, I do have a question: how are you supposed to meet like minded people to potentially date if you can’t approach people while doing the activity to at you love? Can’t approach people at the gym, work or when out having drinks… when are you supposed to meet people? You girls wonder if why you’re alone

I didn't need the World's (second) Strongest Man to tell me I shouldn't talk to women. I already knew that!

"How do you talk to girls in the gym?" Me guessing "Just don't." Girl seconds later: "Just don't."

Have you started working with Cerberus again?

If free bench press is better than smith bench press for strength, would dumbbell press be even better?

5.51 is no one noticed that

The moose is on his journey to the O.

Do a video on whether you believe you could play in the NFL as an offensive lineman . I personally think you literally could of had a 50 million dollar contract with your combo of size , athleticism, intelligence , and strength

i still have no idea if i’m doing too few sets or not

That's why sam says nothing to the girls. He is smart

How are the hands?

You should link up with cbum! And Eddie hall was gonna do a body building show you two could compete together

Honestly I kinda lol it when guys give me tips. The other day apparently I was using the wrong bar for squats and a guy pointed that out to me and that was quite nice. The conversation ended there. I’m married, but it was nice. I switch bars.

How dare you include Sam Sulek and Dr Mike in the same sentence. The internet might implode

Mitchell for president

can sam sulek deadlift as your pB weights?

Does guys feel the same way about girls approaching them in the gym and if not how is the best way to approach?

IS there a reason as to why the person on the left side of the screen @0:55 is holding the bar halfway down their back on the smith machine? or am I missing something lol

Did you hand heal already?

Grilled cheese stare 4:28

You should try the Tom Platz leg day workout

Guys we are cooked

Joey swoll said it well "mind your own business" never flirt with women at the gym. Absolutely the worst place.

A bit confused. Just from Sam's chest day videos he stays around 6-7 sets, not 11 wtf. The website supposedly having his routine is way wrong. Unless that's what Sam used to do, but recently that's not it.

lol this is how i train mitch, till failure, seeing both strength and muscle gains though i know if the reps start going over 10 to increase weight but i try not to bother with rep counts... (just gotta be friendly with the ladies too haha)... side note mitch your question is better answered through coach greg if 300 is allowed (lets be real about the 290lb lol, your not sacrificing 10-20lb's of muscle while doing strongman)

"I'm not like other girls I'm different"

You can just step on the stage, no ones going to dare try and stop you.

Also, doesn't seem that surprising that most women (although whether there's a bit of a bias with your gym, or the time etc I have no idea with the sample given) just kinda wanna be left alone in that context in the gym. I think a lot of people just kinda wanna turn up, do the work and leave and I expect it's even more so for them. Yeah ideally there'd be some way or some exception and maybe for some people there is but like, if you do it's probably nothing special. If you really want to approach someone that bad, just try to interrupt them as little as possible, respect their space and privacy, and understand a no or cues to suggest the same. Feel free to correct me though because I have never approached a stranger like that in my life, sure as hell not in the gym.

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How are ur hands doing man

Sam’s got it right just don’t.

Aparantly if you need to introduce yourself to girls at the gym you have to start the conversation with "Hi, worlds strongest man Mitchel Hooper here...."

Mitchell Hooper, congratulations on your win at world strongest man! You are a true stud! But I believe Mike Mentzer develop pretty much the same work out