Who Is The Strongman Mitchell Hooper?

Mitchell Hooper, a Canadian, is Strongman’s most talked-about new star. He made history at a recent WSM event by winning three of the six events outright (Shield Carry, Knaack Deadlift, and Bus Pull) and finishing outside the top two in just one event (“Fingal’s Fingers”).

Hooper, who holds a Master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology, owns a kinesiology clinic called Longevity Nexum in Barrie, Ontario. He also competes in Men’s Physique bodybuilding shows and runs marathons.

Who Is Mitchell Hooper?

Mitchell Hooper is a force to be reckoned with in the sport of strongman. The kinesiologist from Barrie, Ontario, has climbed the ranks of this sport in an impressive manner. His 2023 victory at the World’s Strongest Man competition was a first for a Canadian in the event’s history. Hooper competes in local strongman contests, dragging, throwing and pulling a range of weighty objects. His success has also landed him several lucrative endorsement deals.

At the recent WSM event in Myrtle Beach, Hooper dominated his qualifying group and final round. In fact, he won four events outright (Reign Total Body Fuel Shield Carry, Knaack Deadlift, Fingal’s Fingers, and Bus Pull) while finishing outside the top two in only one event (Max Dumbbell). He secured a resounding 53.5 points overall to claim the title.

After securing his WSM win, Hooper made it clear that he intends to stay on the path of his meteoric rise. Moose, as he is called by fans, hopes to inspire others through his strength training methods and brutally honest personality. He believes that strength sports has a greater purpose than just lifting some ridiculously heavy bars and cars.

In just his first season of strongman, he has placed first in the 2021 Static Masters, the Iron Revolution Strength Challenge, the Arnold Strongman Classic and the New South Wales Strongest Man competition, as well as finishing second at the Giants Live World Tour Finals in London and third at the Rogue Invitational in Texas.

What Is Mitchell Hooper’s Day Job?

Hooper has made a quick impact on strongman, winning one of the sport’s biggest competitions in just his first year as a professional. The Canadian owns a kinesiology clinic in his hometown of Barrie, Ontario and uses exercise as medicine to prevent chronic injuries, disease and obesity.

The 27-year-old has a master’s degree in exercise physiology. He is also an author and a podcast host, specializing in the use of supplements. He’s an all-around athlete who competed in Men’s Physique bodybuilding before making the switch to strongman.

Hooper is an articulate, forthright and dry-humored personality with a burgeoning following on Instagram. He says he wants to see a shift in how people think about fitness, emphasizing that “it’s not just about lifting the biggest weights. It’s about moving and feeling better.”

When Did Mitchell Hooper Turn Pro In Strongman?

Mitchell Hooper turned pro in 2022 and has already collected nine podium finishes. He also has the third heaviest deadlift in world history. He is able to lift heavy weights with great speed and power, which allows him to win competitions.

At 6’4”, 320 pounds, Hooper isn’t big on paper, but he is a beast with a barbell. He trains in a gym in Barrie, Ontario, with an entourage of coaches and strength trainers. He has a strict training regimen and consumes a ton of calories before each competition. Hooper eats Snickers bars for pre-workout and makes sure to take in a smoothie mid-workout. He believes in keeping the science of nutrition and injury prevention at the forefront of his training. Hooper also has a knack for spotting the slightest mistakes in his own workouts and is a natural on the podium.

What Other Sports Does Mitchell Cooper Do?

The 27-year-old from Barrie, Ontario, competed in a Men’s Physique bodybuilding competition and marathons before focusing on powerlifting and then strongman. He first came to prominence in the sport in 2015, when he placed third at the Canadian National Championships. He was then invited to compete at the World’s Strongest Man competition, where he won his first-ever event.