In the world of strength athletics, Mitchell Hooper crowned the strongest man in 2023, recently praises the prowess of Tom Haviland. Furthermore, the Canadian strongman highlighted Haviland’s unconventional yet impressive lifts in a YouTube video on January 30th.

Tom Haviland, a figure shrouded in anonymity, opts for a faceless approach, sharing videos showcasing extraordinary strength feats. Moreover, Mitchell Hooper – like many others, couldn’t help but notice Haviland’s remarkable abilities, prompting him to speculate on the potential impact if Haviland were to compete in the prestigious World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition.

The enigmatic nature of Haviland’s strength displays adds an intriguing layer to the strongman community, with Hooper’s musings on Haviland’s hypothetical WSM participation fueling excitement among strength enthusiasts.

Mitchell Hooper’s Praises Tom Haviland

Tom Haviland, drawing attention from figures like Joe Rogan, became the focus of Mitchell Hooper’s recent video. To begin, Hooper quoted Rogan, emphasizing the sheer magnitude of Haviland’s presence in the world of strength sports.

“According to Joe Rogan, he has the most freakish physique ever. This guy is 6-foot 8-inches; he is on a quest to be 400 pounds with abs and he is well on his way. “

Following that, Mitchell Hooper shared additional details about Tom Haviland, delving into his origins and the journey that led him into the realm of strength training.

“I think he got into strength training initially for the same reason that a lot of Strongmen do, which is because they have Logs, stones, and a whole lot of random implements hanging around.

This progressed, and he ended up doing a whole lot of different sports, not dissimilar to myself and a lot of top strength athletes.

He loved basketball… He wanted to use strength training to increase his athletic abilities.”

Mitchell Hooper delved into a hypothetical comparison with Tom Haviland. Starting with their heaviest Yoke Carry performances, Hooper noted his 1,350-pound feat at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man and Haviland’s 1,200-pound Yoke on a less professional setup, showcased in a video.

“I’ve seen him do everything and I can’t pick out one thing that he can’t do really well… If you look at the equipment that he trains on, it is non-spec. I’m sure that if he was on a more stable kit, these numbers would be even higher. I think I would still get him on the Yoke.”

Mitchell Hooper Highlights Haviland’s 235-pound Bicep Curls—A Weight Too Challenging for the Reigning World’s Strongest Man.

“Project Bicep went relatively well. I think we are getting better, but I sure as hell can tell you that I can’t curl anywhere near to 235”

Tom Haviland’s Impressive 626-Pound Zercher Carry, Resembling Strongman’s Conan’s Wheel Event, Draws Mitchell Hooper’s Recognition. Despite Hooper’s Endurance Prowess, He Envisions Parity in This Exercise with Haviland.

“I’m going to call that a big 50/50. Now, he does zerchers with either an axle or a barbell, which is a bit easier.”

Haviland’s Stone to Shoulder Feat: Lifting a 275-pound Boulder, Carrying It, and Performing Squats Demonstrates His Strongman Prowess.

“I don’t know how that would feel, 275 pounds. I find it hard just to stabilize standing, never mind squatting. At 120 (265 pounds) or 125 kilos (275 pounds), I think that would be manageable for me.”

In the arena of ultimate strength, Tom Haviland stands out with a Deadlift record of 926 pounds in a raw setup. On the other hand, Mitchell Hooper, not adhering to the same style, envisions a comparable lift on a good day.

For Squats, Hooper’s personal record exceeds 800 pounds, while Haviland impressively handles nearly 700 pounds for multiple reps, bringing the two athletes in close competition.

Adding to the display of strength, Tom Haviland’s 485-pound Clean, followed by a squat, left Mitchell Hooper in awe of his fellow competitor’s exceptional prowess.

“I could not clean 485 pounds, definitely not. That is absolutely berserk.”

Mitchell Hooper, reviewing Tom Haviland’s lifts, firmly concludes that Haviland is among the strongest individuals alive. Hooper believes Haviland would excel in Strongman competitions.

“I can’t pick out anything (event) where he is not even close. So, we line up pretty well. If Tom Haviland came to the World’s Strongest Man with a little bit of training behind him, I don’t think that he would just contend for the finals; I think that he would contend for the podium.

I think he could win World’s Strongest Man if he committed to Strongman.”

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Tom Haviland’s exceptional strength is evident, and Mitchell Hooper’s admiration emphasizes Haviland’s extraordinary abilities. Also, few individuals worldwide can match the prowess of the greatest Strongman athlete across various exercises. Watching Tom compete against Hooper would undoubtedly be thrilling.

In 2023, Mitchell Hooper achieved incredible success by winning the Arnold Strongman Classic, World’s Strongest Man, and the Rogue Invitational. His goal for this year is to defend these titles and potentially add more to his impressive resume. Additionally, Hooper has an MMA match scheduled against Eddie Hall in late February.

Overview

Mitchell Hooper praises Tom Haviland extraordinary strength in a recent YouTube video. Haviland, crowned the strongest man in 2023, showcased remarkable abilities in unconventional lifts. Moreover, Hooper speculated on Haviland’s potential success in the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition. Also, known for an anonymous approach, Haviland impressed with his prowess across various exercises. Furthermore, Hooper sees Haviland as a serious contender in WSM, praising his potential in different events. Notably, the 2023 World’s Strongest Man aims to defend titles this year and has an upcoming MMA match against Eddie Hall in February.

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