The world’s strongest athletes are professional strongmen. These giants lift 400-pound Atlas Stones, deadlift over 1,000 pounds, and pull massive vehicles with their bodies. In competitions like the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and the Rogue Strongman Invitational, they showcase their incredible power. Recently, Licis lifts Hooper from the floor to his shoulders, demonstrating that their strength knows no bounds.
However, when traditional weights aren’t enough, these athletes get creative. For WSM winners like Martins Licis and Mitchell Hooper, the challenge is always about pushing limits. In fact, that’s exactly what Licis and Hooper did.
On March 18, 2025, they shared a jaw-dropping video. In it, Licis lifts Hooper from the floor to his shoulders while Hooper remains in a fetal position.
Clearly, raw strength isn’t confined to lifting heavy weights. Sometimes, it’s about pushing boundaries in unexpected ways.
Watch Licis Lifts Hooper from Floor to Shoulders:
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World Strongest Men Strength Display – Licis Lifts Hooper from Floor to Shoulders
In addition to the immense strength required from Licis, Hooper faced an equally difficult challenge. He had to maintain a rigid position to allow Licis to perform the lift. Without this stability, Licis wouldn’t have been able to lap, clean, and lock him out.
Meanwhile, Licis, wearing a lifting belt and knee sleeves, approached the task like a routine stone-to-shoulder lift. This is a common event in elite strongman contests. At no point did the lift appear in doubt, as Hooper held his curled position, keeping as rounded as possible.
Looking ahead, the 2025 World’s Strongest Man will take place from May 15-18 in Sacramento, CA. Fans are already gearing up for another intense competition.
However, feats like these should never be attempted without caution. Even the strongest athletes need proper technique and preparation to execute such lifts safely.
“Remember, when spotting your friends doing incredible displays of strength, play it safe and wear [a lifting]belt and sleeves to make sure you can help support and do your job as a spotter,” Licis wrote.
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Licis is scheduled to present the 2025 Santa Monica Classic on June 28-29 at the Santa Monica Pier. This event promises to be a major draw for strongman enthusiasts.
Additionally, more details about the competition, including the featured divisions, will be revealed soon. Competitor sign-ups are expected to go live the week of this article’s publication.
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Overview
The world’s strongest athletes, including Martins Licis and Mitchell Hooper, showcase their raw power in events like the World’s Strongest Man and Rogue Strongman Invitational. Recently, Licis demonstrated his strength by lifting Hooper from the floor to his shoulders, pushing the boundaries of traditional lifting. While Licis’s strength played a key role, Hooper’s ability to maintain a rigid position was just as crucial. The 2025 World’s Strongest Man will take place in Sacramento, CA, from May 15-18, drawing strongman enthusiasts worldwide. In addition, Licis will present the 2025 Santa Monica Classic on June 28-29 at the Santa Monica Pier.
Featured Image – World Strongest Men Jaw-Dropping Strength Display – Licis Lifts Hooper from Floor to Shoulders – Credit: @martinslicis, @mitchellhooper (Instagram)
