I am truly inspired by your drive I am 59 years old delt with cancer and a brain stem stroke three months ago. You encourage me to keep lifting weights and getting back what I had before all of these problems. If you ever come to Arizona I would love to meet you and shake your hand. I enjoy watching all of your videos would love to see your current diet.
I'd love for him to pull over 500kg again in the future in competition. Just to silence any doubts people have. Hes a machine keep up the good work champ.
He already did it in competition. It was an official WUS event. It's on their website. And he was held to standard Strongman rules, while Eddie wasn't. I'm tired of this argument. Thor's lift was more official than Eddie's. Thor was set to standard rest time. Eddie had infinite. Thor didn't choose the platform. Eddie did. Thor didn't choose the bar. Eddie did. Thor didn't choose the weight inclines. Eddie did. So Thor's lift was more official. That's why Eddie's event made Brian Shaw not even want to compete and why Pritchett tore his hamstring because he went cold due to Eddie's 28 minute rest time (standard max is 15 minutes).
@@TheStraightestWhitesti agree with everything you just said but the first part. It was not a competition regardless of it being sanctioned and conducted as a competition lift. You know there's a lot of factors going into performing in the heat of competition versus lifting alone in your own gym. Still there was a reason why he did it being that the whole world was locked down, plus I think he would have pulled that record in a competition set up too. Thor was a mutant by the end of that prep
@@TheStraightestWhitest Good points. My view is that each lift by Eddie and Thor was legitimate. Each lifted in different circumstances, but each pulled their half ton off the floor successfully. If Eddie was given privileges on the day, I suppose it has to be forgiven. Just as Thor's lift was under conditions that are forgivable. I don't know the exact rules for which a lift is sanctioned as being acceptable, but from now on all lifts should be strictly governed so that such controversies are less likely. It is my estimation that Thor is coming back now in order to attempt something in excess of 501kg and to do it under proper conditions to confirm his place of supremacy.
he's been that big before so hes body remembers it wich probably makes it easier for him to get to that stage again... but yes its still fucking unbelievable🤣🤣🤣
@baseddepartment1645 I'm the same way. I grow within months to what I was at my largest. I'd compete in bodybuilding, but the reason I don't is too embarrassing to share, even to faceless strangers.
@baseddepartment1645 Physical thing, and know, it doesn't have to do with my ballsack. Lol. I just believe that with the addition to test and GH, I'd really regret the after effects to make competing worth it.
World strongest man competition wasn’t the same without you in it. Happy to see you coming back to your true calling. They don’t call you the mountain for nothing.
Merry Christmas Dear Hafthor and All, and what a Christmas gift this is! *420 (926) Ain't nothing but a Peanut!!!* Absolutely Ridiculous Strength by The King already! Koma Svo Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, the Strongest Man to have ever lived! Koma Svo!!!
That's that viking power. Plus the long break probably did wonders for him. Also he has such perfect leverages and technique in the DL, he's basically an industrial deadlift machine.
@@BigYeti01 True, but some people still seem surprised at the rate these guys can gain muscle, as if they'd simply been eating a good diet and had regular gym sessions. A human simply can't get this strong naturally.
@@neilrobertson811 they also add bunch of supplements to their food i belive so its not just normal food and also genetics are playing a good role too since some people for example can eat just a little and gain weight while others can eat a lot and not gain much and at gym too some gain faster while others dont plus metabolism is a thing there are just lots of stuff that affects this
You are an absolute monster. The guys doing competition next year should be scared. You're progression is just unbelievable. I've never seen anybody like you in my life. And merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy brother.
@@TheVanillatech no reason for that... would be awesome if he went for another record in another type of lift he already proved he can deadlift would be insane to see him do a record in something else if thats the case
Incredible session, 450 at comp time will be light work … Need to get back to Iceland to train on that replica elephant bar ASAP, as well as The proper natural stone to shoulder… LFG!!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family
My champ and my mentor. Im so glad to see you back and to see you getting to your old self. Beast mood activated but pls take it easy too to avoid injuries CHAMP. Much love bro
Moose droppings just detected in Canada and in England, someone just blacked out & passed away. Merry Christmas Thor, and go for it as long as you feel your body is recovered. You will become the greatest of all time!
Hey Hafthor, great work mate I’m actually so happy to see you back at Strong man. I’ve always watched strong man and I’ve always loved watching you bro. Merry Christmas to you and your family and happy New Year mate and I can’t wait to see you compete it’s gonna be the awesomeness thing to see❤
I’ll be really honest I’m such a big fan of this sport and I’m only a month younger then you. I have been following since I can remember. I’ve always been a fan and seeing you back it amazing. I wish you the best of luck and I know with your experience and with your strength and muscle memory you will have a very good chance at winning the title many more times👍🏻
God damn already at a 420 kg pull and made it look easy. Must be that Canadian air and Tim Horton donuts Thor!! Great gym atmosphere having flashbacks to your big gym pulls with your home town crew screaming at you!! Merry Christmas!
I've been following you for the past 5 years, definitely my biggest motivation for getting into Strongman. I'm coming to watch Arnold in 2024. It would make my year to meet you and get a picture with ya! lol, you will be the only person taller than me.
Man 400 lbs and pulling 925 lbs already this far out! The food/diet, supplements, training, recovery & rest are ROLLIN' Full Speed Ahead!! Just be careful man you're in a good spot for sure, don't Wana see any injuries or set backs. Merry Christmas, hope you and your family have a great holiday & new years!
What impressed me was those couple 320x5 or 6. Very smooth deadlift and please note how he Is controlling the down also, very correct and safe and much more training
All of your fans are pumped to see you back doing strongman .. All other athletes are pissed they now have zero chances of winning & can only hope for a 2nd place finish 😂🏋🏻♂️💪🏻💥
@@baconfromhell666 Why wouldn't you? Isn't the whole idea of sport is to push yourself and better than you were before? Plus, he will be the undisputed deadlift champ.
@@baconfromhell666 Ok, if that were the case, why did Hfthor decide to break the deadlift record in 2020? If you state the goal is win not to have records? Bare in mind that the deadlift record that Thor did in 2020 was not in competition.
Ever since you’re 501 KG journey, I started taking ~6 minute breaks for my last two heavy deadlifts. I’ve always done 2 to 3 minutes in between working sets. But now from my super heavy sets, 5 to 7 minutes.
So, I think. I do a lot of 5x5s and I hurt my knee at work a year ago. So, it’s taken a year to increase my squat by 25 pounds, bench by ten and deads by 40. (From my pre-injury max) But I believe that the rests at me final set has help from plateauing. I have increase my 5x5s, 5-10 a week for 8 weeks now. Form has been excellent. I would try it for 6 weeks and decide for yourself. It will add about 10-20 minutes tops. Depends on how many working sets your programmed.
I started strength training recently doing deadlift as Thor - one week light one week heavy set and 2 drop sets and got stronger! Thank you for the inspiration big man 💪🏻
Great insights into training at this level. You realize that when powerlifters & strongman say they’re in the gym for 3 hours a day, 2 of those hours are just them resting so even they are in the gym actually training for about an hour.
Excellent training and training environment, making great progress. You said it Thor, in most events you will need to be more explosive. After all you have been through I´ll be fine with a top 3 finish. And in 2025 take back the crown you deserve as the WSM. Go Thor!!⚡💪⚡
Dude! Wtf?? You in Alberta training right now? Would love to meet you and get something signed. I live near Edmonton.. Keep eating those Tim's donuts! Add some good Canadian maple syrup and pancakes for some Extra HP! 😂 Devon Larratt style. Haha It's fun to watch you transform again. It's crazy!!! ✊
If you guys wanna see my diet currently. Subscribe to the god damn channel and like this comment and I’ll make it happen.
Let's see what it takes to reach 400 pounds! 💪🏻
Hell yea! That would be amazing!
Half a cow in the morning, 60 buckets of Skyr for lunch, 5 baby aligators on toast for supper.
I am truly inspired by your drive I am 59 years old delt with cancer and a brain stem stroke three months ago. You encourage me to keep lifting weights and getting back what I had before all of these problems. If you ever come to Arizona I would love to meet you and shake your hand. I enjoy watching all of your videos would love to see your current diet.
Be wise enough to stop uttering God's name in vain. Honor God.
You’ve still got 2 months of prep and already pulling 925 lbs, crazy! Merry Christmas, Thor!
suitless
@@happzy suit?
No deadlift suit! @@karthiks9600
@@happzy then he is only like 50kg from his max. Considering that the suit adds about 30kg
@@gorgon__soup only 50 kg? 50kg is a lot!
I'd love for him to pull over 500kg again in the future in competition. Just to silence any doubts people have. Hes a machine keep up the good work champ.
That's coming.
yep hoping he makes a run at it
He already did it in competition. It was an official WUS event. It's on their website. And he was held to standard Strongman rules, while Eddie wasn't. I'm tired of this argument. Thor's lift was more official than Eddie's. Thor was set to standard rest time. Eddie had infinite. Thor didn't choose the platform. Eddie did. Thor didn't choose the bar. Eddie did. Thor didn't choose the weight inclines. Eddie did.
So Thor's lift was more official. That's why Eddie's event made Brian Shaw not even want to compete and why Pritchett tore his hamstring because he went cold due to Eddie's 28 minute rest time (standard max is 15 minutes).
@@TheStraightestWhitesti agree with everything you just said but the first part. It was not a competition regardless of it being sanctioned and conducted as a competition lift. You know there's a lot of factors going into performing in the heat of competition versus lifting alone in your own gym. Still there was a reason why he did it being that the whole world was locked down, plus I think he would have pulled that record in a competition set up too. Thor was a mutant by the end of that prep
@@TheStraightestWhitest Good points. My view is that each lift by Eddie and Thor was legitimate. Each lifted in different circumstances, but each pulled their half ton off the floor successfully. If Eddie was given privileges on the day, I suppose it has to be forgiven. Just as Thor's lift was under conditions that are forgivable. I don't know the exact rules for which a lift is sanctioned as being acceptable, but from now on all lifts should be strictly governed so that such controversies are less likely. It is my estimation that Thor is coming back now in order to attempt something in excess of 501kg and to do it under proper conditions to confirm his place of supremacy.
just gonna casually lift a top 10 deadlift for some pre comp warmup. What a machine!
Wait?! What?!?!? Holy shitballs!!! I've never seen any strength athlete whose body can change quicker and so extreme as Hafthor.
His muscle memory is crazy. As long as he avoids injury he'll win
he's been that big before so hes body remembers it wich probably makes it easier for him to get to that stage again... but yes its still fucking unbelievable🤣🤣🤣
@baseddepartment1645 I'm the same way. I grow within months to what I was at my largest. I'd compete in bodybuilding, but the reason I don't is too embarrassing to share, even to faceless strangers.
@@bigvanvader3122 now I'm curious af
@baseddepartment1645
Physical thing, and know, it doesn't have to do with my ballsack. Lol. I just believe that with the addition to test and GH, I'd really regret the after effects to make competing worth it.
That pull, that quick, says “take notice competitors”. Smooth like butter 🧈
you don't think the competitors were already taking notice?
@@BroCactus wow, aren’t you a smartass
Well said brother.
@@Nirsterkur people are always trying to make something negative from something positive.
I hear Eddie's coming back
World strongest man competition wasn’t the same without you in it. Happy to see you coming back to your true calling. They don’t call you the mountain for nothing.
Merry Christmas Dear Hafthor and All, and what a Christmas gift this is! *420 (926) Ain't nothing but a Peanut!!!* Absolutely Ridiculous Strength by The King already! Koma Svo Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, the Strongest Man to have ever lived! Koma Svo!!!
THE KING OF DEADLIFT WHOLE OVER THE WORLD ❤
This man's strength increases are historically fast. He's literally known for it. Dude can shift 100lbs in his max in like two weeks of prep. Insane.
That's that viking power. Plus the long break probably did wonders for him. Also he has such perfect leverages and technique in the DL, he's basically an industrial deadlift machine.
Its amazing what modern steroids can do.
@@neilrobertson811u can say exactly the same to all strongmen then
@@BigYeti01 True, but some people still seem surprised at the rate these guys can gain muscle, as if they'd simply been eating a good diet and had regular gym sessions. A human simply can't get this strong naturally.
@@neilrobertson811 they also add bunch of supplements to their food i belive so its not just normal food and also genetics are playing a good role too since some people for example can eat just a little and gain weight while others can eat a lot and not gain much and at gym too some gain faster while others dont plus metabolism is a thing there are just lots of stuff that affects this
You are an absolute monster. The guys doing competition next year should be scared. You're progression is just unbelievable. I've never seen anybody like you in my life. And merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy brother.
Go Hafthor, break your record. We all know you can do it.
420kg went up nicely, good job Hafthor! I reckon 445-450kg at Arnold's will be easy looking at this.
502 easy! LETS GOOOOOOOOO
No need to risk injury so early in the comeback
He will definitely pull 1000
I feel like he rightnow can do 440... He miggt go to 470 already😮
@@TheVanillatech no reason for that... would be awesome if he went for another record in another type of lift he already proved he can deadlift would be insane to see him do a record in something else if thats the case
I love these frequent video uploads. Like old times!!
Хафтор я ваш фанат , я считаю ,что вы самый сильный человек на планете , удачи вам Хафтор ❤😊
Merry Christmas son Hafþór, and thank you for sharing your gift of superhuman strength with us.
You are my biggest inspiration Thor! Congrats and greetings from Germany!
Incredible session, 450 at comp time will be light work … Need to get back to Iceland to train on that replica elephant bar ASAP, as well as The proper natural stone to shoulder… LFG!!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family
My champ and my mentor. Im so glad to see you back and to see you getting to your old self. Beast mood activated but pls take it easy too to avoid injuries CHAMP. Much love bro
Huge pull, amazing to come back from the injury. Well done Thor
I am enjoying watching Thor training my favorite strongman
Pure Viking power.
Thats Insane, Viking Power
Welcome back champ, you are an inspiration
Every knee shall bow, to the King of planet Earth!
Thors returning to strongman was one of the best news for 2023. VIKING POWER!!!
My man just started training again and he’s already doing 420 while it looked relatively easy. Keep it up Thor.
The energy. Can I have you guys screaming encouragement at me in my gym. Wow.
Great to see the big man on form.. what a journey
Lets fuckin go! Thor is lookin massive again and he’s gonna take it all this year 💪
You’re back!! He’s back!! 💪🏽 lest goooo‼️ break your record big boy 550kg!
Lets Get Hafthor to 1 mil
Lets Goo Hafe!
its soo cool to watch u get back!
The king is back
Moose droppings just detected in Canada and in England, someone just blacked out & passed away.
Merry Christmas Thor, and go for it as long as you feel your body is recovered. You will become the greatest of all time!
That Moose dropping was Mitchel Hooper watching this video
merry liftmas 🤣
yes that was the joke @@johnjrudd4591
Holy moly. He's back. All of strongman should thank you because the eyes that will be watching. Quickly getting back to old form.
Would love to see Thor smash his own deadlift record.
Hey Hafthor, great work mate I’m actually so happy to see you back at Strong man. I’ve always watched strong man and I’ve always loved watching you bro. Merry Christmas to you and your family and happy New Year mate and I can’t wait to see you compete it’s gonna be the awesomeness thing to see❤
Merry Christmas!!! That 420 was unreal!! Definitely smooth!
I’ll be really honest I’m such a big fan of this sport and I’m only a month younger then you. I have been following since I can remember. I’ve always been a fan and seeing you back it amazing. I wish you the best of luck and I know with your experience and with your strength and muscle memory you will have a very good chance at winning the title many more times👍🏻
God damn already at a 420 kg pull and made it look easy. Must be that Canadian air and Tim Horton donuts Thor!! Great gym atmosphere having flashbacks to your big gym pulls with your home town crew screaming at you!! Merry Christmas!
Sir you are Unbelievable!
The return of one of the strongest men in history, this years arnolds is going to be amazing.
what a great environment to train! Great group of strength athletes!
Lets go! Keep it up Hafthor
Thor is a Viking. It’s in his blood. This is when he is most happy and satisfied. Also, so sorry for your loss. God bless. 🏋️♀️❤️
Outstanding gentlemen great job!!!
you're world strongest man forever ❤❤
Just saw the newest post. Gotta watch this one right away
The strength gains you can make in such a short space of time is more than any mere mortal can imagine 😮😮
I've been following you for the past 5 years, definitely my biggest motivation for getting into Strongman. I'm coming to watch Arnold in 2024. It would make my year to meet you and get a picture with ya! lol, you will be the only person taller than me.
Love you Thor but you know what we need and that is you and Larry back together one more time.
Thor is back 💪💪💪 awesome pull look out 2024 my favourite strongman is back 💪💪
Incredible Hafthor !!! #Hulk #StrongMan
The body weight gain has been crazy quick as well! Wasn’t expecting that, the body weight will be the foundation for the big lifts to come
Welcome back big Thor! The place wasn’t the same without!!
Man 400 lbs and pulling 925 lbs already this far out! The food/diet, supplements, training, recovery & rest are ROLLIN' Full Speed Ahead!! Just be careful man you're in a good spot for sure, don't Wana see any injuries or set backs. Merry Christmas, hope you and your family have a great holiday & new years!
The donuts, it's definitely because of the donuts Thor. Keep rocking sir!
Merry Christmas big brother❤😊😊
Well done Thor 👏 can't wait to see you back at what you do best real viking power 💯%
Beautiful progress! So happy to see you back at it again🦾
It looks so easy in his hands lol never seen someone pull that much so smooth
Insane, scary strength. That 420kg went up smooth as butter.
O The Mountain voltou! 🏋️♂️🏆
Fullthor is back!
What impressed me was those couple 320x5 or 6. Very smooth deadlift and please note how he Is controlling the down also, very correct and safe and much more training
Exactly. The 420 overshadowed the two equally impressive deload sets that almost everybody didn't notice them.
All of your fans are pumped to see you back doing strongman .. All other athletes are pissed they now have zero chances of winning & can only hope for a 2nd place finish 😂🏋🏻♂️💪🏻💥
Strongest man in history
Big Z is 🐐, but Thor 2017-2020 is the ultimate level
It's great seeing him getting back to an insane level so fast
The frost giant, lifting like a boss,looks like another strongman trophy is heading home to Iceland. Let's go Viking.
Absolute monster!
Thor, Please break the deadlift record. 505kg has your name on it!
maybe for 2025 ... I hope
Why put in so much work to break a record that's already his?
@@baconfromhell666 Why wouldn't you? Isn't the whole idea of sport is to push yourself and better than you were before? Plus, he will be the undisputed deadlift champ.
@@danielshim7550 Depends on the person. For most, the goal is to win competitions, not have records.
@@baconfromhell666 Ok, if that were the case, why did Hfthor decide to break the deadlift record in 2020? If you state the goal is win not to have records?
Bare in mind that the deadlift record that Thor did in 2020 was not in competition.
Looking strong! Just be safe and listen to your body, so you don't get injured.
Ever since you’re 501 KG journey, I started taking ~6 minute breaks for my last two heavy deadlifts. I’ve always done 2 to 3 minutes in between working sets. But now from my super heavy sets, 5 to 7 minutes.
Good to switch up. Any improvements?
You dont think training sessions takes too long time?
So, I think. I do a lot of 5x5s and I hurt my knee at work a year ago. So, it’s taken a year to increase my squat by 25 pounds, bench by ten and deads by 40. (From my pre-injury max) But I believe that the rests at me final set has help from plateauing. I have increase my 5x5s, 5-10 a week for 8 weeks now. Form has been excellent. I would try it for 6 weeks and decide for yourself. It will add about 10-20 minutes tops. Depends on how many working sets your programmed.
Humans are here for millions of years, and imagine how lucky we are to live in the time of Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson!
LOL 😂, humans haven't been here for millions of years .
@@musicman7297we sure have.
We sure haven't.
@@anthonyproffitt5341 NOT TOO BRIGHT, ARE YOU?
Such a stupid comment lol
I started strength training recently doing deadlift as Thor - one week light one week heavy set and 2 drop sets and got stronger! Thank you for the inspiration big man 💪🏻
Full day of eating please!!
You have my support
You are doing great! Continue your road to be stronger!
Thor is turning his back into concrete with these deadlifts, sandbag to shoulder and atlas stoes
He pulls 420kg and says that he'll get back to a point where he is strong again. BROTHER YOU ARE STRONG
My son says "he did it like it was nothing, I get he can get to 1,200lbs" keep it up Viking Giant!
Strongest guy in the world for a reason 🦾
Physically speaking
ofc
@@goldwhitedragon
At this rate he is going to break his 501kg world record soon
14:07 She knew what she was doing walking away from camera like that :)
Your comback after the injury is crazy
Hafthor you should read a book on mental management. Since there’s a lot of the mental game to powerlifting, with winning in mind is a good book
I’m glad to see Thor return to strongman!
Great insights into training at this level. You realize that when powerlifters & strongman say they’re in the gym for 3 hours a day, 2 of those hours are just them resting so even they are in the gym actually training for about an hour.
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Athletes back in Arnold 2023: *trying so hard to get 400 kg-ish
Hafthor: So I just casually do the 420 kg
🤣👌
His strength is coming back fast!
Legs go!!!!
Hell yes Thors coming back to Strongman!!!!and...wait till after strongman, Thors going to do powerlifting and Strongman
Amen! 🙏🏻
That little "light wieght" in the background at 08:24 made my day
It's absolutely insane that his PEC tear completely recovered so quickly. He's got wolverine regenerative abilities.
Insane. Just goes up. Like, gravity obeys Thor ha ha
Excellent training and training environment, making great progress. You said it Thor, in most events you will need to be more explosive. After all you have been through I´ll be fine with a top 3 finish. And in 2025 take back the crown you deserve as the WSM. Go Thor!!⚡💪⚡
Haftor best ❤
inspirational!
If you are born strong you stay strong
Dude! Wtf?? You in Alberta training right now? Would love to meet you and get something signed. I live near Edmonton..
Keep eating those Tim's donuts! Add some good Canadian maple syrup and pancakes for some Extra HP! 😂 Devon Larratt style. Haha
It's fun to watch you transform again. It's crazy!!! ✊