Mitchell Hooper Crushes PR Squat Triple Of 736 Pounds During Training

January 17, 2024

Mitchell Hooper sets new standard for squats. — Mitchell Hooper Instagram

Mitchell Hooper is preparing to duplicate his incredible success from 2023.

Strongman Mitchell Hooper has shared many insane lifts on social media as he prepares for what he hopes will be another successful calendar year. Recently, Hooper hit a new PR triple squat of 334kg (736lbs).

It was quite a year for Hooper in 2023. He began with a victory at the Arnold Strongman Classic. Hooper followed it up with a win during the Rogue Invitational and highlighted the season by being crowned World’s Strongest Man. The stage is now set for another run as he preps for this year’s version of the Arnold Strongman Classic.

Hooper has trained in many ways and this includes attempting an Olympic-style, split jerk lift. He showed off this style back in December for the first time and has made great strides. This includes a best of 211kg (465.2lbs) during a recent training session.

Hooper continues to impress in big ways across all lifts and this one was a massive triple squat.

Mitchell Hooper Sets New Squat Standard

Mitchell Hooper loaded 736 pounds on the bar and threw it on his shoulders. He can be seen wearing a lifting belt and knee sleeves while carrying the bar away from the squat rack. Hooper was able to complete three reps and it looks like there was more in the tank for the reigning WSM champion.

“🚨 334kg (736lbs) squat PB triple 🚨”

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The squat is one of the three essential lifts in powerlifting and Hooper continues to reach new levels. He will enter 2024 as the name to beat in Strongman after winning multiple big-time shows last year. It will begin in March with an appearance in the Arnold Strongman Classic.

2024 Arnold Strongman Classic Lineup

The Arnold Strongman Classic competitions have become big-time attractions during the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. This year, the competitions will take place from March 1-2 and feature some of the biggest names in the sport.