Mitchell Hooper: The Rapid Rise To The Top Of Strongman

In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Beast, Eddie Hall sits down with Mitchell Hooper, the Canadian powerhouse who went from marathon running to becoming World’s Strongest Man.

Mitchell opens up about his journey from growing up in Ontario to studying kinesiology, moving across the world to Australia and discovering the sport that would change his life. He shares how his background in endurance, science and psychology helped him rise to the top of strongman faster than anyone in history.

Eddie and Mitch dive deep into training, mindset and the obsession that drives champions.
They talk about injuries, recovery, and what it really takes to perform at the highest level without losing balance or purpose.

Beyond the gym, Mitchell speaks candidly about mental health, motivation and finding meaning once the competition ends. He reflects on the struggle between ego and empathy, and how fatherhood and philosophy have reshaped his outlook on success.

This episode is a masterclass in discipline, humility and the science of strength.

⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
05:00 Piece of The Beast and the meaning behind it
09:00 Growing up in Canada and early sports
14:30 Studying kinesiology and understanding the body
21:00 Moving to Australia and training breakthroughs
27:30 Discovering strongman and rapid progression
35:00 Competing at World’s Strongest Man for the first time
42:00 Training, discipline and handling pressure
50:00 Dealing with injuries and recovery
58:00 Mental health and purpose beyond winning
01:05:00 Balancing ego, family and self-awareness
01:12:00 What success really means
01:20:00 Life after titles and final reflections

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