With the help of his nutritionist, Farthjálfun Valgeirs Gauta, Hafþór has a diet plan that provides him with all the essential nutrients that he needs to have superhuman strength in his muscles. But having a nicer body and being stronger is definitely something I’m aiming for.” This is where The Mountain workout was born.įrom 154 pounds to 440 pounds, it begs the question, how big is “big enough”? On an interview with GQ, this is what he had to say about this question It is no secret that the technique counts for a lot when you’re training for a strongman competition, but the diet and workout are just as important. He started competing at the age of 19, and with the help of Magnus Ver Magnusson, four times World Strongman Title, he went from being 154 pounds straight to 440 pounds in two years. His hunt for a new sport led him to the strongman circle, and in just six years he was the highlight of every competition. Given his height and natural talent, he could’ve gone pro, but a major knee injury stopped him dead in his tracks. He is 30 years old and is known as “Thor” in his Strongman circle, starting his career as a basketball player. Hafþór was born in Iceland and lumbered at a whopping 6’9”, weighing in at 440 pounds, if that’s not a monster than I don’t know what is. You all know Gregor Clegane and how he is the most feared man in all the land (and rightfully so, I mean have you seen the dude).īut not a lot of people know who Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is, and where he came from. History of “The Mountain” Childhood and Younger Days
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