How To Get As Strong As F**kin' Possible w/ World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 46 MIN

How To Get As Strong As F**kin' Possible w/ World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper

from The Garage Strength Podcast · host Garage Strength

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MitchellHooperPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MitchellHooperPODSubscribe to Mitchell Hooper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mitchellhooperstrongmanFollow Mitchell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellhooper/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper to discuss the best ways to get stronger in the weight room.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – What Lifts Actually Transfer to “Stupid Strength”?0:45 – Meet Mitchell Hooper: World’s Strongest Man Breakdown1:47 – Strongman Training Split: Offseason vs Competition Prep3:28 – Frequency, Intensity & Protecting the Nervous System3:53 – The 6 Fundamental Movement Patterns in Strongman4:41 – Squat Variations That Carry Over Best (Safety Bar, Upright Squats)5:13 – Deadlift Simplicity: Why Getting “Cute” Hurts Progress5:56 – Olympic Lifts, Jerks & Power Development for Strongman7:33 – Plyometrics for 300+ lb Athletes (How to Use Them Safely)8:30 – Front Squats, Mobility Limits & Transfer to Events9:07 – Accessory & Bodybuilding Work for Shoulder Health11:32 – Sports That Transfer Best to Strongman (Football, Multi-Sport)13:13 – What’s Harder: Running a Marathon or Strongman?14:13 – How to Gain Weight & Strength Without a Dirty Bulk16:11 – Practical Nutrition Tips for Big, Strong Athletes18:28 – Daily Calories, Protein Targets & Meal Frequency21:46 – Pre-Workout & Contest-Day Fueling Strategy26:34 – Evidence-Based Training: Pros, Cons & Reality29:51 – Research vs Real-World Coaching Decisions32:55 – Why Elite Athletes Can’t Train Like Study Subjects34:22 – How Freakishly Strong Is Joe Kovacs?36:55 – Using Strongman Training for Sports Performance39:55 – Breathing, Bracing & CO₂ Tolerance for Max Lifts43:12 – Could Hooper Win 5 World’s Strongest Man Titles?44:52 – Big Z, Bodyweight & Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better45:22 – Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Mitchell Hooper

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MitchellHooperPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉 https://peakstrength.app/training-progress-calculator?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=TPCalc&utm_content=MitchellHooperPODSubscribe to Mitchell Hooper on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mitchellhooperstrongmanFollow Mitchell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellhooper/Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper to discuss the best ways to get stronger in the weight room.#garagestrength #speed #strengthJoin Our SubReddit and Discord 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/GarageStrength/👉 https://discord.gg/hGs2AHHxq20:00 – What Lifts Actually Transfer to “Stupid Strength”?0:45 – Meet Mitchell Hooper: World’s Strongest Man Breakdown1:47 – Strongman Training Split: Offseason vs Competition Prep3:28 – Frequency, Intensity & Protecting the Nervous System3:53 – The 6 Fundamental Movement Patterns in Strongman4:41 – Squat Variations That Carry Over Best (Safety Bar, Upright Squats)5:13 – Deadlift Simplicity: Why Getting “Cute” Hurts Progress5:56 – Olympic Lifts, Jerks & Power Development for Strongman7:33 – Plyometrics for 300+ lb Athletes (How to Use Them Safely)8:30 – Front Squats, Mobility Limits & Transfer to Events9:07 – Accessory & Bodybuilding Work for Shoulder Health11:32 – Sports That Transfer Best to Strongman (Football, Multi-Sport)13:13 – What’s Harder: Running a Marathon or Strongman?14:13 – How to Gain Weight & Strength Without a Dirty Bulk16:11 – Practical Nutrition Tips for Big, Strong Athletes18:28 – Daily Calories, Protein Targets & Meal Frequency21:46 – Pre-Workout & Contest-Day Fueling Strategy26:34 – Evidence-Based Training: Pros, Cons & Reality29:51 – Research vs Real-World Coaching Decisions32:55 – Why Elite Athletes Can’t Train Like Study Subjects34:22 – How Freakishly Strong Is Joe Kovacs?36:55 – Using Strongman Training for Sports Performance39:55 – Breathing, Bracing & CO₂ Tolerance for Max Lifts43:12 – Could Hooper Win 5 World’s Strongest Man Titles?44:52 – Big Z, Bodyweight & Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better45:22 – Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Mitchell Hooper

NOW PLAYING

How To Get As Strong As F**kin' Possible w/ World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper

0:00 46:12

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Garage Strength Podcast?

This episode is 46 minutes long.

When was this The Garage Strength Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on March 2, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Get 7 FREE Days of Training to our Strength Training App - Peak Strength 👉 https://www.peakstrength.app/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=APP&utm_content=MitchellHooperPODTry our FREE Max Rep Calculator 👉...

Can I download this The Garage Strength Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!