Very honest from Tom, you can see how disappointed he's been in his last couple of shows, time to re group and move forwards, take control of your own destiny.
Eddies first podium...made me shed a tear... so happy for him and his family. Stop beating yourself up Tom.. youre the fkn worlds strongest man. Have a break..recover..give yourself a break. Huge congrats on your comeback Luke...big effort and and awesome result. Extremely impressed with your resilience
Luke is a hell of a brother to you, immediately he's like hey let's focus on the positive. If Tom wins 1,2, or the legendary 3 more WSM's no ones gonna remember the deadlift. Focus on being the best Tom Stotlman you can be!
@@HateThisBox that contradicts your statement though because personally I've never seen ANYONE say Mariuz is the GOAT, he just has the most titles. Most people crown Z or Shaw because they have higher overall lifts on almost anything, more consistency in higher contests, and rarely made excuses after a loss. If you're chasing legacy in strongman, WSM titles should not be all you go for. Hell Eddie only won 1 and carved a huge name for himself in strongman just from his raw static strength.
@@TheBigshot789 only Die Hard fans of the sport would say that Shaw or Z are the goats, most common people are just going to look at who has the most World's Strongest Man titles because that's the only show they know about
Luke made a huge and correct decision to change his approach to training, guided by a new coach and it is working. The raw honesty shown by Tom is spot on, no sugar coating it and that alone says a huge amount about the athlete he is and the one he aspires to be. WSM is incredible, but the game has changed, the Arnolds, Rogue and especially SMOE carry a more modern credibility and are moving the sport and athletes forward. I feel Tom is acutely aware of this, his honesty and frustration are there for all to see. I hope he makes the right decisions for himself, Dan has guided him well so far and perhaps has the ability to adapt his own coaching values to reflect the challenges of the other big competitions. But if not, then Tom might want to look at the progress his brother is making, I truly hope it works out for him.
@@grahamwilliams8407, you can see it in their performance. Tom is way faster than Thor was even in his early 20’s and Tom can recruit way more leg drive on overhead press than Thor can, while Thor is the better squatter and deadlifter. Thor can get his hips closer to the ground and his legs don’t move as much as Tom’s do with equal amounts of flexion.
I loved seeing Luke having a really good day, especially on the dumbbell where the last rep looked easier than the first. Shame that Tom was having a bad day, but those days happen to anyone. 🌶🌶🌶
Travel can definitely be a hindrance to peak performance. Different people seem to adapt better than others. Williams is always traveling a long ways for these competitions, and does not seem to suffer much.
You mean as close as all the Europeans got last time when it was in Europe? I mean he had no prep so fair play. But to think being in a completely different time zone and climate wouldn’t have an impact when you’re playing a game of inches like beating the world deadlift record by just a few kilos is a bit dismissive of how many factors have to be just right for it to go up.
Yeah, correlation vs causation. Travel has an impact, but I don't think we can draw a conclusion just like that. On the other hand, Hooper's track record makes it pretty clear that he's different.
@@PhotonJon climate from Canada to Las Vegas very different this time of year. He had to travel at least 4 hours by plane to get there. That’s just air time, not airport navigation. Not as far as Europe but still a lot further than Trey, T-Rex ect.
The states are huge, and Canada is huge...er. It has nothing to do with how "close" it was to Hooper. We can drive for 12 hours and be in the same province. I agree 100% with your comment. Had very little to do with travel.
@@villa_fan8882 thats incredibly dumb thinking. Obviously coming from someone who doesnt actually compete in Strongman. What works for Thor very well might not work for Tom. What Tom has as weaknesses and needs to assess in training might be completely different to what Thor needs.
love the honest review Tom, happy that you don't delude yourself. You were once there to deadlift with the big boys, you aren't right now, but you are still young, you're not injured and that means that you can obviously go back there and maybe even above it. Rooting for you at Rogue + Glasgow!
Love Luke being a proper brother here to tom as Tom's beating himself up about his deadline not being up there at the moment and Luke telling him all positives with it trying to keep his confidence up just being a loving brother and showing he's an all round class human being ❤❤
Proud of you tom. Not many top level guys admit their faults like you just did. Keep that mindset and you will be one of the alltime greats. Def have the potential just need to get right after worlds big guy. Rooting for both of you and i sincerely hope all goes well, fellas. Good luck and see you at scotland comp (live stream, im too poor to travel that far 😊.)
Tom absolutely needs a new coach ffs. I've been saying it for a long while now, but Dan is literally dragging him down - he 100% needs someone who's going to be fully on top of things and push him to where we all know he can be
@@connordesens have you ever seen him do a demonstration? Perfect illustration of how bad/dangerous he is, can be found in a video from a few years back. Getting Tom to do a split squat (tom clearly not knowing what he was talking about) loads of things I could say. He always reacts too late to a need (something Tom needs to work on). His programs are boring and predictable. He is lazy, couldn't even be bothered to fill truck with plates for power stairs practice before worlds in one video etc etc etc. The man is dangerous and literally the worst example of a coach I have ever seen. If the clip of him telling Tom to do splits squats isn't enough evidence then I can't help you
It’s funny but I think Mitch’s biggest strength is that he behaves relatively normal. We’re so used to strongmen being larger in life in ways that don’t necessarily correlate to better performance. Extreme training regimes, 10k calorie food intake, cultivating as much mass as possible and buying into pseudo-scientific “mentality monster” mindsets just don’t really make much sense if you actually think about things. By contrast Mitch eats (relatively speaking) reasonable quantities of good food, trains sensibly, tries to maintain a weight that works for him and has a healthy confidence in his own abilities. Obviously a lot of this is driven by his sport science background but there’s no reason why other athletes can’t replicate his approach.
Love the pair of yas! Tommy, take the time you need and put your efforts into getting stronger and ready for WSM. Everyone knows WSM is the most important. There's no shame in not turning up to every event, the true greats are selective on what shows they attend whether it be strongman, boxing anything. Get the mindset rock solid and focus on ticking the boxes, then pick your moments to show um whos boss!!!!! Love you both
The reason people support you guys is your so honest and relatable. No ego. A thing others such as Eddie could learn and will serve you well with subscribers and revenue and what you will deserve. Just keep improving. You can't win every event. I believe knowing your supporters are behind you, you will become one of the greatest strongman ever. It's also great for fans to see competition between strongman and close competitions. It's boring, just one guy winning every time. Just keep going. We all have bad days. Even Hooper. Never lose your attitude and openness, and your fan base will grow and grow.
Well done Luke, smashed it brother on the comeback and big Tommy you look like you’re after some change. Bounce back big man nothing better than seeing the Stoltman brothers at full strength 💪💪
Boys! What we can take from this and the comments is you're so loved by people you don't even know. It's incredible. I'm one of them. We all want you both to crush every competition. Tom. Forget about Glasgow. Hard I know but cancel it. Concentrate on Rogue. Ask Shane what he thinks he can do for you. You are the strongest man that's ever lived. Unleash the power! We love you guys!!!!
You are both doing amazing! Tom you keep your chin up. You will get focused again and will be back on track in no time. Tom try and not beat yourself up about things 😊 You are both brilliant and love the way you are with your family. ❤ we are all backing you both 🎉
Loved the competition! It was truly amazing meeting both of you after the show!! Memories I will cherish. Health and longevity are important. Take care boys!!
Kudos to you both. Not a lot of fun for Tom but he got in front of the camera and gave us his opinion on it all. No one doubts he will be back for 2025 - most notably the WSM meet. And great show Luke! You had some great events. And here you are helping your little brother through a tough patch. Class Luke Stoltman!
Fellas, fellas, you guys are super! Do what's best for you. What you two have brought to the sport is top notch! I have had the opportunity to meet both of you and get a picture. Thank you so much for all the work you guys put in!💪
Great honest review - Toms body language is very telling! I think Tom is capable of going head to head with Mitch , just needs a full recharge and a change in approach both mentally and physically. Luke - as always my favourite strongman!!!
Huge respect to you both. Two of my favourites. Let's be honest though, it's not the time difference, it's just Mitch. He is a once in a lifetime anomaly. Only started strongman a few years ago and has now had 20 podiums in a row
No excuses made. Y'all dropping wisdom. Now I'm aware that little details matter when attempting to accomplish elite feats. BTW, what a hell of a big brother to offer perspective like that.
you can do 10 a year if your name is Mitchell Hooper. I love Tom but currently Mitchell is a level above all the other strong men. His ability to win or podium all the competitions in a year is just phenomenal. Yes I think Tom's ability is to pick and choose maybe 4 comps a year and focus on winning two.
10:10 yeah we're all on the same page here. I think a big part is Mitchell's head. He's really educated, and combined with Loz experience, and Mooper's own genetics, has created a machine.
Great effort Luke, Tommy don’t beat yourself up, just an unfavourable run of the balls the past wee while, literally, Smoe the big ball goes over the bar you podium, overhead has gone up the somethings got to stall, you’ve plenty left in the tank lad
Tom obviously wants to be better at more than just WSM. Dan is quite happy with what theyve achieved and hes holding thr big chap back. Needs to find a coach who can help him prepare mentally for competition.
I hope all you reading my comment can understand I’m going in with good intentions as a strongman fan. Ever since Luke made a coaching switch he has improved. That’s been proven. Your deadlift has grown, your podiums have gone up, and you are in the mix to at least podium if not win! Tom, you’re in my top 3 favorites and you’ve even said it yourself you want to be considered on of the GOATs. If that’s truly the case you have to be able to win shows outside of WSM. We can see it from your body language here in this video that you aren’t happy with your performance that’s blatantly obvious. We want to see you peak for shows like the Arnold or SMoE. Go train with Thor and have a deadlift camp style training. Make a switch in coaching. 3x Wsm is legendary in its own right but you need someone who can get you to the status you want to achieve. The resources are out there, you absolutely have the means to do it. We love seeing you perform at your best with a confidence that’s unshakable. Change is hard but so is winning comps and change isn’t always bad. Shake some things up, give hooper some competition! I love watching you perform and this isn’t meant to slight you. You’re a beast! We just wanna see that more than once a year because we believe in you!
You guys were both smart. Luke did it right coming off injury - pretty high on the list, given a dodgy bicep. Tom listened to his body. Smart all around.
Hey Luke and Tom, I be there so amazing competition and first time in giant live strongest man. It doesn’t matter what place you got, win or lose, you should be proud of your work. You have to make sure you protect your body to keep on competing. Big Tom, Stay Positive! Again, be proud of the work you have done. It was great seeing you both in Las Vegas. ❤🏴
I agree he also has a step son who is autistic so he probably knows more than most coaches what tom might require to suit his needs while training and prep.
First step to changing is recognising Tom, you don’t think, you know…Keep the Positive Mental Attitude and address your downfalls, keep the consistency and it will pay off, the best competitor is a hungry competitor, do it for your family, ask yourself WHY & you’ll find your HOW, we all know you have what it takes but you need to show it, you have what it takes you just need to keep believing in yourself, keep a positive attitude but make sure you have a POINT TO PROVE, get angry in training, get hungry & then flick the switch back to positivity, Good Luck Tom, smash it 💯
Your not trying you are DOING!!! Try is just testing and not fully committed. Doing is well DOING. Tommy you did what you could with what you had. You know what needs to happen. NOW GO DO IT!!!!! The past you cannot change, the future is dependent on what you do RIGHT NOW. Stay present and go get THAT NUMBER 1 PODIUM SPOT!!!!!
Keep the head up big Tommy. You are a monster, you are in control of your future. Never forget how much you have accomplished. You are an elite athlete, top 1% in the world. Shake off the negative thoughts, positive thoughts only. Keep smashing it. Luke you are an inspiration and another elite athlete but above that you are such a great brother. Stay spicy 🌶
Honestly couldn't care about 1 off day lads the sheer amount of what you have done for strongman is phenomenal. You have really brought European and world champion titles to Scotland. The Olympics literally won medals and then you don't here from them for 4 years you guys are expected to perform at the highest level every few months ❤ much love
I think Tom needs to strengthen his lift off the ground, problem is below the knee, not above (as we can see from the hummer-tire deadlift). That tells me either his low back needs reinforcing or the stance he is taking is not optimal, this also makes sense as he also struggles a bit with the lock-out too.
My assumption is that he can increase deadlift off the floor but it then struggles at lockout, and since like 75% of strongman deadlifts are elevated it's more advantageous to have a better top end of your deadlift. But I do agree that is probably the issue that needs addressed.
@@MeanBob_Games his coach is a fucktard, that's the problem. Bad programming. He's still performing to a great level because of the great genetics and consistent training, but he needs a new coach
@@Joe-wt6eh The hummer-tire deadlift is not far from an 18 inch deadlift, Tom has no issues with that. A rack-pull doesn't tax your low back (erectors, hamstrings, glutes) as much as a full deadlift. And when he fails a max deadlift that others can, he fails below the knee (like in strongest man on earth). So his upper back doesn't seem like the problem.
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill This quote certainly represents both Luke and Tom. If either one of you never competed again, you are both winners!! You guys have definitely left a sizable legacy already. Love you guys ❤
You’re a phenomenal athlete, Tom. Don’t doubt it for a second. Take time away from comp if you need to and reset. Keep working your arse off, build that confidence, hit goals, nail things with the sport psychologist. No one on this planet can beat you when you are on it, you’re insanely gifted. Believe in yourself, work work work and take what is yours big man.
Tom is known for focusing on WSM. If it turns out that isn’t the case and he’s just turning up to these other competitions not in shape either he’s gotta show a bit more respect To his competitors OR get a new coach.
Not a fan of the excuses here fellas, iron biby travels from Burkina Faso and breaks the log wr regardless of time , hooper broke the axle wr in England when he’s from Canada.
Love these videos lads. Big respect to you both as always. Amazing to see Luke getting back to his best! Really sad to see Tom like this, looks super unhappy. Do what you gotta do champ, get your head in the right place and you'll be back!
Luke I am with you on Tom's deadlift. 3 times WSM winner and 2 times EU winners right here so you know guys so lets no forget that. Trey was brilliant, but I do think Thor can do it. Gutted for Hicksy. You made the right decision Tom, and well done Luke on your result. Keep up the good work guys
@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw agree with that statement, however having never had it we don't know how hard it is doing what he does with autism, all the same he NEEDS a new coach
@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw Did you watch the video? I fail to see how what didn't hold himself accountable, even when Luke tried to make a positive spin on it he made a point that he's doing poor.
@@BM-hw7kp Because 65 other people have agreed with me ! How many have agreed with you ?Tom is stagnating he needs decide his path , either focus on being the best or being average but has more time with his lovely family , so he is a winner either way , but if chooses the first he needs get a new coach and ideas
Big up Luke, massive respect to you Luke what a champion you are yourself and of your brother, great representation of a Scottish man you should be very proud of yourself as well as your brother not only of your accomplishments in the sport but as a family man, big respect to you brother 👌💯 Tom, what a testament you are to what you can do when you believe in yourself, keep aiming to believe in yourself and show us all just how much further you can go, the skys the limit when you use your gifts to their fullest 💯
It feels like every competition (except WSM) results in a “what happened?” video these days. I get that you can’t be at 100% for every competition but given his sheer size and natural talent you’d expect a bit more progress and consistency from Tom.
If you won WSM 3 times isn't by mistake Tom, you are the man. There are ups and downs in anyone's career my suggestion is that the only remedy is hard work which will translate in good result. You are the World Strongest Man Tom!
I think Luke is trying to sugar-coat Toms deadlift a bit here, which I understand, but is probably not the best when Tom knows its an issue now and better to face it head on
He be fine he will work on it and any other weaker events.his stones and over head pressing is amazing and his moving events usually pretty good to.lets say each competition he needs to just train for those events and set himself goals and good mind set.
Deadlift is like the stones, it’s going to be an event in any strongman competition. This has to be the focus for training-Tom is spot on. Luke is his big bro and naturally defaults to supporting Tom. Best practise is to review Toms performance objectively, with the head and not the heart.
@deadpoolkoa7108 the problem is the world of strongman has moved along and if you can't deadlift a 1000lbs you aren't winning comps anymore, you can't afford that kind of weakness
Hey Tom. We all know you can do awesome, awesome, awesome things. You are definitely my favorite strongman - simply just a super human. Both in strongman and as a person. The difference between you and the other top guys, at the moment, is they believe in themself. So please Tom, believe in your self - and know all of your fans believe you can do what ever you put your mind to. You are fuxxxxx awesome and we love you.
Strength isn’t just in the weight you lift, but in the inspiration you give. That's why you are one of the few to be named world's strongest man!!! Your fans are with you every step, through the highs and the lows. Take your time to heal, and ignore the need to rush back to anything. Rebuild, and come back stronger - we're all rooting for your return and comeback montages (rocky 4 style). But if you choose to hang up the strength game, know you'll still go down in history as one of the greatest of all time. Peace and love to all of your family 😍
For me the highlights were Mitch’s 505 off the ground and treys 470 raw I feel like the most dissapointing performances were hicks and makarov (seemingly as usual at this point)
Tom isn't in the right mindset. He's an amazing athlete, but I don't think that being on film is necessary. He's just not in the right mindset. He had nothing good to say about other athletes like Trey and Mitch and made excuses about time zones, which is below the point of power. If the time zone is an issue... arrive earlier and adjust. That's what athletes do for the Olympics. Strongman is a global event. Everyone faces challenges, including Mitch, yet he wins where ever goes; so... the time zone excuse really isn't Tom being his best self. He's better than that. He knows that. His brother certainly does. He just shouldn't be on camera right now; it's hard to watch. Tom, we love you. You've got this. As Loz says, take some time to go back to basics and rebuild your self confidence.
Keep your head up Tommy, and great effort Luke 🎉 More in person coaching with a deadlift specialist, maybe someone of a similar height, could work wonders improving the off the ground power. Not saying to scrap your coach, but sometimes change can be good to hit new levels. The rest of the field seems to be closing in fast, 4 guys pulled 470, trey looking strong all round, new guys apppearing, so if you are wanting to win multiple majors in one year it cant hurt to try something new Was a fan before your guys WSM and Europes wins back at the beginning giants live shows, I wont be going anywhere just because of a dip in form Let the fickle fans talk and go follow the hype 🤙
I agree with Tom training with Thor, but also how about training with Trey Mitchell? Trey trains alone and his focus post-injury is just insane. They both have unreal potential and could feed off of each other. Another thought....seek Big Loz's help! I realize he's Mitch's coach, but I guarantee Mitch and Big Loz wouldn't have an issue with Tom joining Team Loz.
Loz and Liz have commented on this many times and also when you win wsm the commitments after it messes with your training/mind and the comp after wsm they have never won it in history, both tom and mich on the podium but didn't win after winning there wsm titles (even the freek machine the moose hooper is)
Meh Thor has pulled 1000+ in the US many times, and until recent years pretty much everyone from the states/Europe had to travel for WSM. I think Hooper almost pulled 505 because he’s that good atm
Thor always turns up. Mitch always turns up well in the UK. Matt Ragg and Eddie Williams travel for longer than the Stoltmans and perform better. It's just excuses at this point.
Very honest from Tom, you can see how disappointed he's been in his last couple of shows, time to re group and move forwards, take control of your own destiny.
Also very suspicious that Tom managed to get 3 wsm titles, when he bombs everything else.
Eddies first podium...made me shed a tear... so happy for him and his family.
Stop beating yourself up Tom.. youre the fkn worlds strongest man. Have a break..recover..give yourself a break.
Huge congrats on your comeback Luke...big effort and and awesome result. Extremely impressed with your resilience
Luke is a hell of a brother to you, immediately he's like hey let's focus on the positive. If Tom wins 1,2, or the legendary 3 more WSM's no ones gonna remember the deadlift.
Focus on being the best Tom Stotlman you can be!
That's BS to be honest, when you talk about GOAT status everybody always bring up Arnold classic titles etc...
@@mariusastier8138I raise you Marius.
He won 5 which is all what Z and Brian chased.
Problem is at this rate nobody gonna care for WSM, has been passed by several shows now.
@@HateThisBox that contradicts your statement though because personally I've never seen ANYONE say Mariuz is the GOAT, he just has the most titles. Most people crown Z or Shaw because they have higher overall lifts on almost anything, more consistency in higher contests, and rarely made excuses after a loss. If you're chasing legacy in strongman, WSM titles should not be all you go for. Hell Eddie only won 1 and carved a huge name for himself in strongman just from his raw static strength.
@@TheBigshot789 only Die Hard fans of the sport would say that Shaw or Z are the goats, most common people are just going to look at who has the most World's Strongest Man titles because that's the only show they know about
Hey Tom and Luke. I appreciate your attitude. Strength is more than lifting stuff.
Is it time for a new approach Tom? Mixing things up has really worked for Luke.
Pleasure to see you both competing as always!! Great work lads!
New approach? 3×WSM.
@@KimiMD New coach. Has worked for Luke!
@@KimiMDonly WSM. It’s not enough. GOATs like Z and Shaw have 4 WSM but also bunch of other titles, which they won during the same year.
Want legacy? Isnt enough with wsm with his freak talent in mind
Luke made a huge and correct decision to change his approach to training, guided by a new coach and it is working. The raw honesty shown by Tom is spot on, no sugar coating it and that alone says a huge amount about the athlete he is and the one he aspires to be. WSM is incredible, but the game has changed, the Arnolds, Rogue and especially SMOE carry a more modern credibility and are moving the sport and athletes forward. I feel Tom is acutely aware of this, his honesty and frustration are there for all to see. I hope he makes the right decisions for himself, Dan has guided him well so far and perhaps has the ability to adapt his own coaching values to reflect the challenges of the other big competitions. But if not, then Tom might want to look at the progress his brother is making, I truly hope it works out for him.
Dan has not guided him well at all, been holding him back since 2019
Tom should go train with Thor, they have similar sizes and builds so might learn something about how to deadlift at that height.
Agreed
Thor has shorter legs and a longer torso than Tom.
This would be ideal - Thor boot camp
@@gotzvonunentberlichingen1452 Exactly, too many people think it's about height when it's actually about levers.
@@grahamwilliams8407, you can see it in their performance. Tom is way faster than Thor was even in his early 20’s and Tom can recruit way more leg drive on overhead press than Thor can, while Thor is the better squatter and deadlifter. Thor can get his hips closer to the ground and his legs don’t move as much as Tom’s do with equal amounts of flexion.
I loved seeing Luke having a really good day, especially on the dumbbell where the last rep looked easier than the first. Shame that Tom was having a bad day, but those days happen to anyone. 🌶🌶🌶
I think how close Hooper got says more about Hooper than anything about time zones
Travel can definitely be a hindrance to peak performance. Different people seem to adapt better than others. Williams is always traveling a long ways for these competitions, and does not seem to suffer much.
You mean as close as all the Europeans got last time when it was in Europe?
I mean he had no prep so fair play. But to think being in a completely different time zone and climate wouldn’t have an impact when you’re playing a game of inches like beating the world deadlift record by just a few kilos is a bit dismissive of how many factors have to be just right for it to go up.
Yeah, correlation vs causation. Travel has an impact, but I don't think we can draw a conclusion just like that. On the other hand, Hooper's track record makes it pretty clear that he's different.
@@PhotonJon climate from Canada to Las Vegas very different this time of year. He had to travel at least 4 hours by plane to get there. That’s just air time, not airport navigation. Not as far as Europe but still a lot further than Trey, T-Rex ect.
The states are huge, and Canada is huge...er. It has nothing to do with how "close" it was to Hooper. We can drive for 12 hours and be in the same province. I agree 100% with your comment. Had very little to do with travel.
Luke looking bloody massive. Can tell Tom has shut everything down. Best to take a spell off everything and then get back to it fresh in all ways.
Tom needs to rethink Dan's regimen? Sometimes you need to switch things up , I've been thinking Tom needs 2 weeks or more over with Thor
What would that achieve? He needs a break and needs to get his head right.
@@TheSaxon.what do you mean “what would that achieve”? 🤦🏻 No benefits to training with the strongest man ever to walk earth!
@@villa_fan8882 thats incredibly dumb thinking. Obviously coming from someone who doesnt actually compete in Strongman. What works for Thor very well might not work for Tom. What Tom has as weaknesses and needs to assess in training might be completely different to what Thor needs.
love the honest review Tom, happy that you don't delude yourself. You were once there to deadlift with the big boys, you aren't right now, but you are still young, you're not injured and that means that you can obviously go back there and maybe even above it. Rooting for you at Rogue + Glasgow!
Love Luke being a proper brother here to tom as Tom's beating himself up about his deadline not being up there at the moment and Luke telling him all positives with it trying to keep his confidence up just being a loving brother and showing he's an all round class human being ❤❤
Proud of you tom. Not many top level guys admit their faults like you just did. Keep that mindset and you will be one of the alltime greats. Def have the potential just need to get right after worlds big guy. Rooting for both of you and i sincerely hope all goes well, fellas. Good luck and see you at scotland comp (live stream, im too poor to travel that far 😊.)
Tom absolutely needs a new coach ffs. I've been saying it for a long while now, but Dan is literally dragging him down - he 100% needs someone who's going to be fully on top of things and push him to where we all know he can be
Anyways, he has some of the most insane raw talent in the game. Huge respect and admiration to both brothers 💯🔥
Damn I didn't realise Dan was considered a bad coach, could you elaborate on that?
Dan been holding him back since 2019
@@connordesens have you ever seen him do a demonstration? Perfect illustration of how bad/dangerous he is, can be found in a video from a few years back. Getting Tom to do a split squat (tom clearly not knowing what he was talking about) loads of things I could say. He always reacts too late to a need (something Tom needs to work on). His programs are boring and predictable. He is lazy, couldn't even be bothered to fill truck with plates for power stairs practice before worlds in one video etc etc etc. The man is dangerous and literally the worst example of a coach I have ever seen. If the clip of him telling Tom to do splits squats isn't enough evidence then I can't help you
Tom, "What got you here, won't get you there."
Mitchell Hooper is a specimen. That man is like an anime character that keeps leveling up in front of our very eyes.
It’s madness. Unreal genetics.
Mitch is so chill about it all - it's almost boring 😅
It’s funny but I think Mitch’s biggest strength is that he behaves relatively normal. We’re so used to strongmen being larger in life in ways that don’t necessarily correlate to better performance. Extreme training regimes, 10k calorie food intake, cultivating as much mass as possible and buying into pseudo-scientific “mentality monster” mindsets just don’t really make much sense if you actually think about things. By contrast Mitch eats (relatively speaking) reasonable quantities of good food, trains sensibly, tries to maintain a weight that works for him and has a healthy confidence in his own abilities. Obviously a lot of this is driven by his sport science background but there’s no reason why other athletes can’t replicate his approach.
Yeah he’s getting to a point now where he not only wins every comp but can almost win and set records in every single event as well
Mitchell is amazing but his prep and coaching is way ahead of Tom’s
Super proud of you lads. It was a great competition. I’m just glad you both came out of it relatively unscathed. ❤
Love the pair of yas! Tommy, take the time you need and put your efforts into getting stronger and ready for WSM. Everyone knows WSM is the most important. There's no shame in not turning up to every event, the true greats are selective on what shows they attend whether it be strongman, boxing anything. Get the mindset rock solid and focus on ticking the boxes, then pick your moments to show um whos boss!!!!!
Love you both
The reason people support you guys is your so honest and relatable. No ego. A thing others such as Eddie could learn and will serve you well with subscribers and revenue and what you will deserve. Just keep improving. You can't win every event.
I believe knowing your supporters are behind you, you will become one of the greatest strongman ever. It's also great for fans to see competition between strongman and close competitions. It's boring, just one guy winning every time.
Just keep going. We all have bad days. Even Hooper.
Never lose your attitude and openness, and your fan base will grow and grow.
Well done Luke, smashed it brother on the comeback and big Tommy you look like you’re after some change. Bounce back big man nothing better than seeing the Stoltman brothers at full strength 💪💪
Boys! What we can take from this and the comments is you're so loved by people you don't even know. It's incredible. I'm one of them. We all want you both to crush every competition.
Tom. Forget about Glasgow. Hard I know but cancel it. Concentrate on Rogue. Ask Shane what he thinks he can do for you. You are the strongest man that's ever lived. Unleash the power! We love you guys!!!!
Tom you are a quality act. To be brutally humble about your shortcomings and putting it out there for everyone is a virtue of the Lord.
Stay positive Tom, you’re a beast. That being said, honest evaluation of yourself is super important and you are doing a great job of that as well.
You are both doing amazing! Tom you keep your chin up. You will get focused again and will be back on track in no time. Tom try and not beat yourself up about things 😊 You are both brilliant and love the way you are with your family. ❤ we are all backing you both 🎉
Loved the competition! It was truly amazing meeting both of you after the show!! Memories I will cherish. Health and longevity are important. Take care boys!!
Kudos to you both. Not a lot of fun for Tom but he got in front of the camera and gave us his opinion on it all. No one doubts he will be back for 2025 - most notably the WSM meet.
And great show Luke! You had some great events. And here you are helping your little brother through a tough patch. Class Luke Stoltman!
Fellas, fellas, you guys are super! Do what's best for you. What you two have brought to the sport is top notch! I have had the opportunity to meet both of you and get a picture. Thank you so much for all the work you guys put in!💪
Great honest review - Toms body language is very telling!
I think Tom is capable of going head to head with Mitch , just needs a full recharge and a change in approach both mentally and physically.
Luke - as always my favourite strongman!!!
Huge respect to you both. Two of my favourites. Let's be honest though, it's not the time difference, it's just Mitch. He is a once in a lifetime anomaly. Only started strongman a few years ago and has now had 20 podiums in a row
You guys are great no matter what! It's always exciting to see you both compete.
Top lads , love the honesty it’s rare to find
It's very cool to share this level of honest criticism of your own performance. You are both still right in the mix. 🌶
Hey guys thank you for being you and it was great seeing you guys at giants live Vegas you two are my heroes 😊
Appreciate your sincerity, you are being in front of the cameras as you are 👏👏
You guys are awesome, everyone can have a bad day.... I look forward to seeing you both kick ass at the Rogue comp
Well Tom said his only focus now is 2025, so I doubt he'll be doing much at Rogue
2 great strongman athletes. Least you're honest and don't make excuses. 🏴🏴🏴
He literally did make excuses though... Said Eddie did 500 because he didn't have to travel to america.
No excuses made. Y'all dropping wisdom. Now I'm aware that little details matter when attempting to accomplish elite feats. BTW, what a hell of a big brother to offer perspective like that.
You guys are awesome, undisputed world’s strongest brothers, hope to see you guys keep smashing it! 💪🏻💪🏻🌶️
Luke is an excellent big brother! Enough said.
Tom looks so down, such is life. Always remember your one of the greatest
Great to see you back on form Luke, great performance at Vegas. Good luck to you both at Glasgow. Smash it boys ❤❤❤
A few years ago your deadlift was up and you mentioned 505. Need to get back into that mindset and work on weaknesses. Maybe switch things up?
you can do 10 a year if your name is Mitchell Hooper. I love Tom but currently Mitchell is a level above all the other strong men. His ability to win or podium all the competitions in a year is just phenomenal. Yes I think Tom's ability is to pick and choose maybe 4 comps a year and focus on winning two.
10:10 yeah we're all on the same page here.
I think a big part is Mitchell's head.
He's really educated, and combined with Loz experience, and Mooper's own genetics, has created a machine.
Also Tom is almost a head taller than Mitch, he should have way more titles by now.
Great effort Luke, Tommy don’t beat yourself up, just an unfavourable run of the balls the past wee while, literally, Smoe the big ball goes over the bar you podium, overhead has gone up the somethings got to stall, you’ve plenty left in the tank lad
Chin up Tom you're still the same fucking legend that you were yesterday and alway will be 🌶💙🌶
Tom obviously wants to be better at more than just WSM. Dan is quite happy with what theyve achieved and hes holding thr big chap back. Needs to find a coach who can help him prepare mentally for competition.
Agreed Dan only focus is worlds n you can tell
The best coach for Tom is his own brother.
Should have gotten rid of Dan 2019
I hope all you reading my comment can understand I’m going in with good intentions as a strongman fan. Ever since Luke made a coaching switch he has improved. That’s been proven. Your deadlift has grown, your podiums have gone up, and you are in the mix to at least podium if not win! Tom, you’re in my top 3 favorites and you’ve even said it yourself you want to be considered on of the GOATs. If that’s truly the case you have to be able to win shows outside of WSM. We can see it from your body language here in this video that you aren’t happy with your performance that’s blatantly obvious. We want to see you peak for shows like the Arnold or SMoE. Go train with Thor and have a deadlift camp style training. Make a switch in coaching. 3x Wsm is legendary in its own right but you need someone who can get you to the status you want to achieve. The resources are out there, you absolutely have the means to do it. We love seeing you perform at your best with a confidence that’s unshakable. Change is hard but so is winning comps and change isn’t always bad. Shake some things up, give hooper some competition! I love watching you perform and this isn’t meant to slight you. You’re a beast! We just wanna see that more than once a year because we believe in you!
Beautiful Comment 🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
😮 love you guys, I know you always work too improve yourselves. Keep going
Bless you Tom, superpower is still there dig in and find it again. Your still no1 and 3xWSM never ever forget it.
You guys were both smart. Luke did it right coming off injury - pretty high on the list, given a dodgy bicep. Tom listened to his body. Smart all around.
Hey Luke and Tom, I be there so amazing competition and first time in giant live strongest man. It doesn’t matter what place you got, win or lose, you should be proud of your work. You have to make sure you protect your body to keep on competing. Big Tom, Stay Positive! Again, be proud of the work you have done. It was great seeing you both in Las Vegas. ❤🏴
When you look at the force Hooper generated on the arm over arm at SMOE, on that o'metre. It was really high. He's a freak
It was more than what Thor generated, if I remember correctly.
@@Fortress333 thor won that anyways so it doesn't matter
@@Fortress333Thor had a higher average output, Mitch had a higher peak
@@Fortress333 yeah
It’s a shame about Hicksy😕
I hope Tom finds a way to win more other than just WSM. I know he can kick butt
Much respect. You guys are great
I would like to see Tom change his coach…big Loz would be great for him
Not sure if Loz would have both tom and hooper. But of a conflict of interest with two top tier athletes.
MST. Shane.
@mattholt5063 depending on what you call top tier but loz has coached mitch and bobby against each other. He is a great coach
I agree he also has a step son who is autistic so he probably knows more than most coaches what tom might require to suit his needs while training and prep.
First step to changing is recognising Tom, you don’t think, you know…Keep the Positive Mental Attitude and address your downfalls, keep the consistency and it will pay off, the best competitor is a hungry competitor, do it for your family, ask yourself WHY & you’ll find your HOW, we all know you have what it takes but you need to show it, you have what it takes you just need to keep believing in yourself, keep a positive attitude but make sure you have a POINT TO PROVE, get angry in training, get hungry & then flick the switch back to positivity, Good Luck Tom, smash it 💯
Your not trying you are DOING!!! Try is just testing and not fully committed. Doing is well DOING. Tommy you did what you could with what you had. You know what needs to happen. NOW GO DO IT!!!!! The past you cannot change, the future is dependent on what you do RIGHT NOW. Stay present and go get THAT NUMBER 1 PODIUM SPOT!!!!!
Keep the head up big Tommy.
You are a monster, you are in control of your future. Never forget how much you have accomplished. You are an elite athlete, top 1% in the world.
Shake off the negative thoughts, positive thoughts only. Keep smashing it.
Luke you are an inspiration and another elite athlete but above that you are such a great brother.
Stay spicy 🌶
Honestly couldn't care about 1 off day lads the sheer amount of what you have done for strongman is phenomenal. You have really brought European and world champion titles to Scotland. The Olympics literally won medals and then you don't here from them for 4 years you guys are expected to perform at the highest level every few months ❤ much love
Brutally honest, why doesn’t Tom just skip any event that isn’t worlds since it seems that’s the only one he trains for?
He needs an income
really great show guys. Loved this reflection
Luke looked good, especially coming off injury, I thought he'd get the podium and the 5th stone.
I think Tom needs to strengthen his lift off the ground, problem is below the knee, not above (as we can see from the hummer-tire deadlift). That tells me either his low back needs reinforcing or the stance he is taking is not optimal, this also makes sense as he also struggles a bit with the lock-out too.
Why would that tell you his lower back needs 'reinforcing'
My assumption is that he can increase deadlift off the floor but it then struggles at lockout, and since like 75% of strongman deadlifts are elevated it's more advantageous to have a better top end of your deadlift. But I do agree that is probably the issue that needs addressed.
@@MeanBob_Games his coach is a fucktard, that's the problem. Bad programming. He's still performing to a great level because of the great genetics and consistent training, but he needs a new coach
@@Joe-wt6eh The hummer-tire deadlift is not far from an 18 inch deadlift, Tom has no issues with that. A rack-pull doesn't tax your low back (erectors, hamstrings, glutes) as much as a full deadlift. And when he fails a max deadlift that others can, he fails below the knee (like in strongest man on earth). So his upper back doesn't seem like the problem.
@TheSLK66 your legs are the primary movers off the floor. Your back only has to be strong isometrically and I don't think he's losing his position
Hooper pulled the 505 fastest to the knee and made it look easy to that point.....no doubt he will pull it soon. 6 months tops.
Man, Tommy. My heart goes out to you. You look devestated, man.
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
Winston Churchill
This quote certainly represents both Luke and Tom. If either one of you never competed again, you are both winners!! You guys have definitely left a sizable legacy already. Love you guys ❤
You’re a phenomenal athlete, Tom. Don’t doubt it for a second. Take time away from comp if you need to and reset. Keep working your arse off, build that confidence, hit goals, nail things with the sport psychologist. No one on this planet can beat you when you are on it, you’re insanely gifted. Believe in yourself, work work work and take what is yours big man.
Stop beating yourself up, Tom. It's time to shake things up & reel things in. Concentrate on what makes you the 3x WSM ! 🇬🇧 💪🏽 KEEP IT SPICY 🌶
Tom pulled that 400kg smooth af.
I agree with Luke; it might be a mindset thing.
Regardless, he's a beast.
I wish them both all the best.
Tom is known for focusing on WSM.
If it turns out that isn’t the case and he’s just turning up to these other competitions not in shape either he’s gotta show a bit more respect
To his competitors OR get a new coach.
Eh?
He only cares about wsm doesn't even bother about the rest ,takes a paycheck ,it's not right
I really don't know, nor do you if he is out of shape or disrespectful 😡!
@@misterzero8667 how about you let Tom decide what's right for Tom. Who the fuck are you?
@@joanneganon7157yes we can tell
Tom don't be too hard on yourself every one goes through times when things don't go as we want them to you are still the strongest man in the world.
Not a fan of the excuses here fellas, iron biby travels from Burkina Faso and breaks the log wr regardless of time , hooper broke the axle wr in England when he’s from Canada.
They also have the opportunity to fly out even further in advance, not taking accountability just feeds a negative mindset, not a winning mindset.
He’s the strongest man in the world, fuck you ever won? Excuses, wheesht ya fanny.
@@chrisbfreelanceyou a winner are ye? Wi yer pish comments on TH-cam. Fud.
While i think Tom is being too hard on himself, you gotta respect the brutal honesty coming from such a great athlete
Respect to Tom for his brutal honesty re his deadlift.. for me.. that's the only way to attack and strengthen lifting weaknesses.
Tom , you will be a Legend for a long, long time ! 💯🏆💯💪🏽❤️🔥
Love these videos lads. Big respect to you both as always. Amazing to see Luke getting back to his best! Really sad to see Tom like this, looks super unhappy. Do what you gotta do champ, get your head in the right place and you'll be back!
Luke I am with you on Tom's deadlift. 3 times WSM winner and 2 times EU winners right here so you know guys so lets no forget that. Trey was brilliant, but I do think Thor can do it. Gutted for Hicksy. You made the right decision Tom, and well done Luke on your result. Keep up the good work guys
Tom really needs to change his coach
Or hold himself accountable. Coach can’t make him perform
@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw agree with that statement, however having never had it we don't know how hard it is doing what he does with autism, all the same he NEEDS a new coach
Why?
@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw Did you watch the video? I fail to see how what didn't hold himself accountable, even when Luke tried to make a positive spin on it he made a point that he's doing poor.
@@BM-hw7kp Because 65 other people have agreed with me ! How many have agreed with you ?Tom is stagnating he needs decide his path , either focus on being the best or being average but has more time with his lovely family , so he is a winner either way , but if chooses the first he needs get a new coach and ideas
Big up Luke, massive respect to you Luke what a champion you are yourself and of your brother, great representation of a Scottish man you should be very proud of yourself as well as your brother not only of your accomplishments in the sport but as a family man, big respect to you brother 👌💯 Tom, what a testament you are to what you can do when you believe in yourself, keep aiming to believe in yourself and show us all just how much further you can go, the skys the limit when you use your gifts to their fullest 💯
It feels like every competition (except WSM) results in a “what happened?” video these days. I get that you can’t be at 100% for every competition but given his sheer size and natural talent you’d expect a bit more progress and consistency from Tom.
Totally agree. Every comp other than World's for Tom has one of these style of videos.
Gentlemen you are both class acts. Cheers and good luck at the Rogue invitational.
You guys are amazing. Stay positive and do what has to be done, the spiciness has to come stronger in 2025.
I love the friend ship between guardione and Andrade. How they always hope eachother up before a big lift
If you won WSM 3 times isn't by mistake Tom, you are the man.
There are ups and downs in anyone's career my suggestion is that the only remedy is hard work which will translate in good result.
You are the World Strongest Man Tom!
hey tom and Luke. youre great. keep up the good work. we all have a bad spell.
I think Luke is trying to sugar-coat Toms deadlift a bit here, which I understand, but is probably not the best when Tom knows its an issue now and better to face it head on
He be fine he will work on it and any other weaker events.his stones and over head pressing is amazing and his moving events usually pretty good to.lets say each competition he needs to just train for those events and set himself goals and good mind set.
Deadlift is like the stones, it’s going to be an event in any strongman competition. This has to be the focus for training-Tom is spot on. Luke is his big bro and naturally defaults to supporting Tom. Best practise is to review Toms performance objectively, with the head and not the heart.
@deadpoolkoa7108 the problem is the world of strongman has moved along and if you can't deadlift a 1000lbs you aren't winning comps anymore, you can't afford that kind of weakness
Especially when Tom isn’t one the best DLters either
@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw he has all the potential. 400kg for five reps when the record is 6 from Heinla
Hit up big loz as a new coach Tom. Love you both. Never give up.
Hey Tom. We all know you can do awesome, awesome, awesome things. You are definitely my favorite strongman - simply just a super human. Both in strongman and as a person. The difference between you and the other top guys, at the moment, is they believe in themself. So please Tom, believe in your self - and know all of your fans believe you can do what ever you put your mind to. You are fuxxxxx awesome and we love you.
Tom is incredible dont put you down youre great at everything and you can win any event...
Tom made a good point her, for someone with autism, Las Vegas must have been sensory overload.
Strength isn’t just in the weight you lift, but in the inspiration you give.
That's why you are one of the few to be named world's strongest man!!! Your fans are with you every step, through the highs and the lows. Take your time to heal, and ignore the need to rush back to anything. Rebuild, and come back stronger - we're all rooting for your return and comeback montages (rocky 4 style). But if you choose to hang up the strength game, know you'll still go down in history as one of the greatest of all time. Peace and love to all of your family 😍
For me the highlights were Mitch’s 505 off the ground and treys 470 raw
I feel like the most dissapointing performances were hicks and makarov (seemingly as usual at this point)
Tom isn't in the right mindset. He's an amazing athlete, but I don't think that being on film is necessary. He's just not in the right mindset.
He had nothing good to say about other athletes like Trey and Mitch and made excuses about time zones, which is below the point of power. If the time zone is an issue... arrive earlier and adjust. That's what athletes do for the Olympics. Strongman is a global event. Everyone faces challenges, including Mitch, yet he wins where ever goes; so... the time zone excuse really isn't Tom being his best self. He's better than that. He knows that. His brother certainly does. He just shouldn't be on camera right now; it's hard to watch.
Tom, we love you. You've got this. As Loz says, take some time to go back to basics and rebuild your self confidence.
Tom, you are a legend man. You ARE the World's Strongest man. ❤❤❤
Tom's lucky to have you Luke. Keep the head up Tommy it will come.
Thanks for your honesty Tom!! Your WSM
Keep your head up Tommy, and great effort Luke 🎉
More in person coaching with a deadlift specialist, maybe someone of a similar height, could work wonders improving the off the ground power.
Not saying to scrap your coach, but sometimes change can be good to hit new levels.
The rest of the field seems to be closing in fast, 4 guys pulled 470, trey looking strong all round, new guys apppearing, so if you are wanting to win multiple majors in one year it cant hurt to try something new
Was a fan before your guys WSM and Europes wins back at the beginning giants live shows, I wont be going anywhere just because of a dip in form
Let the fickle fans talk and go follow the hype 🤙
I agree with Tom training with Thor, but also how about training with Trey Mitchell? Trey trains alone and his focus post-injury is just insane. They both have unreal potential and could feed off of each other. Another thought....seek Big Loz's help! I realize he's Mitch's coach, but I guarantee Mitch and Big Loz wouldn't have an issue with Tom joining Team Loz.
7:11 Tom raises a good point about how traveling overseas affects performance.
Loz and Liz have commented on this many times and also when you win wsm the commitments after it messes with your training/mind and the comp after wsm they have never won it in history, both tom and mich on the podium but didn't win after winning there wsm titles (even the freek machine the moose hooper is)
Meh Thor has pulled 1000+ in the US many times, and until recent years pretty much everyone from the states/Europe had to travel for WSM. I think Hooper almost pulled 505 because he’s that good atm
Thor always turns up. Mitch always turns up well in the UK. Matt Ragg and Eddie Williams travel for longer than the Stoltmans and perform better. It's just excuses at this point.
They rarely out perform Tom, fella! @@rosscates5171
He's autistic as well, you creature, so it affects his head in a different way to other athletes.