Mitchell Hooper’s 5 Tips for Avoiding Plateaus [Video]

2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and current Arnold Classic Strongman champion Mitchell Hooper actively engages his social media followers with insights into strongman competitions, bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition. Recently, he took on fitness influencer Sam Sulek’s bodybuilding chest routine.

On May 16, 2024, Hooper addressed a common challenge for seasoned athletes: hitting plateaus. He offered five critical tips to help athletes break through these standstills and advance their progress. Check out the highlights below:

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Mitchell Hooper suggests incorporating these five tips to keep making progress in the gym: 

• Periodization
• Referencing Plateaus
• Exceeding Mental Limits
• Surrounding Oneself with Strong People
• Staying Consistent 

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1. Periodization

Hooper elaborates on the concept of periodization, described as the overarching framework of a training program, segmented into three distinct phases:

1. Microcycle…