During his illustrious career as a strongman, Iceland's Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson established more than 90 world records and numerous other feats of strength across every single strongman event.
Below list is a summary of some of those world records and his PRs.
Strongman edit
- Deadlift – 501 kg (1,105 lb) Standard bar with figure 8 straps and single-ply suit (2020 World's Ultimate Strongman - Feats of Strength series) The Heaviest Deadlift of All-time (World Record)[1][2]
- Rogue Elephant Bar Deadlift – 474.5 kg (1,046 lb) Elephant bar, raw with standard straps (2019 Arnold Strongman Classic) (World Record).[3][4] Hafþór also held the previous world record with 472 kg (1,041 lb) during 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic[5]
- IronMind S-Cubed Bar Deadlift – 460 kg (1,014 lb) Stiff bar, single-ply suit with figure 8 straps (2017 World's Strongest Man) (former joint-world record)[6]
- Hummer Tire Deadlift (from 15 inches) – 451 kg (994 lb) Raw with standard straps (2014 Arnold Strongman Classic)[7]
- Silver Dollar Deadlift (from 18 inches) – 520 kg (1,146 lb) Single-ply suit with figure 8 straps (2018 World's Ultimate Strongman)[8]
- Cart Wheel Deadlift (from 21 inches) – 526 kg (1,160 lb) Raw with standard straps (2015 New Hampshire Highland Games) (former world record)[9]
- Car Deadlift (side handles - from 15 inches) (for reps) – 390 kg (860 lb) x 13 reps (2015 SCL Bulgaria) (World Record)[10]
- Car Deadlift (standard) (for reps) – 386 kg (851 lb) x 12 reps (2018 World's Strongest Man) (Joint-World Record)[11]
- Axle Deadlift (for reps) – 380 kg (838 lb) x 6 reps (2018 Europe's Strongest Man)[12]
- Axle Deadlift (for reps) – 363 kg (800 lb) x 8 reps (2017 Europe's Strongest Man)[13]
- Axle Deadlift (for reps) – 350 kg (772 lb) x 10 reps (2019 Europe's Strongest Man)[14]
- Stiff Bar Deadlift (Raw) (for reps) – 350 kg (772 lb) x 10 reps (2024 Arnold UK) (World Record)[15]
- Deadlift Ladder – 300–400 kg (661–882 lb) 6 lifts under 60 seconds (2015 Giants Live Viking Challenge) (World Record)[16]
- Deadlift Static Hold – 320 kg (705 lb) - 45.29 seconds (2019 World's Strongest Man)[17]
- Circus Barbell Squat (for reps) – 340 kg (750 lb) x 7 reps (2019 World's Strongest Man)[18]
- Circus Barbell Squat (for reps) – 317.5 kg (700 lb) x 12 reps (2017 World's Strongest Man)[6]
- Barrel Squat – 270–360 kg (595–794 lb) x 7 reps in 27.50 seconds (2018 World's Strongest Man Group 1)[19]
- Viking ship mast (Ormrinn langi) carry – 650 kg (1,433 lb) 10 metres (33 ft) long log for 5 steps (World's Strongest Viking 2015) (World Record)[20][21] This was a 1,000+ years old legendary world record
- Log press – 213 kg (470 lb) (2018 Europe's Strongest Man)[12][22]
- Log press/ Austrian Oak (for reps) – 195 kg (430 lb) x 3 reps (2017 Arnold Strongman Classic)[23]
- Log press/ Slater Log (for reps) – 175 kg (386 lb) x 4 reps [has achieved this feat twice] (2015 Arnold Strongman Classic)[24] & (2016 Arnold Strongman Classic)[25]
- Axle press – 206 kg (454 lb) (2017 Europe's Strongest Man)[13][26]
- Apollon wheel press (for reps) – 181.5 kg (400 lb) x 4 reps (2018 Arnold Strongman Classic)[27]
- Circus Barbell press (for reps) – 163.5 kg (360 lb) x 8 reps (2016 World's Strongest Man) (joint-world record)[28]
- Viking press (for reps) – 160 kg (353 lb) x 14 reps (2017 World's Strongest Man)[6]
- Cyr Dumbbell press – 136 kg (300 lb) (2020 Arnold Strongman Classic)[29]
- Cyr Dumbbell press (for reps) – 124.5 kg (274 lb) x 4 reps [has achieved this feat twice] (2014 Arnold Strongman Classic)[30] & (2016 Arnold Strongman Classic)[31]
- Cyr (Junior) Dumbbell press (for reps) – 102 kg (225 lb) x 9 reps (2017 Festival des Hommes Forts de Warwick) (joint-world record)[32]
- Circus Dumbbell press (for reps) – 115 kg (254 lb) x 8 reps (2016 Arnold Brazil) (World Record)[33]
- Circus Dumbbell press (for reps) – 105 kg (231 lb) x 9 reps (2017 Iceland's Strongest Man) (World Record)[34]
- Circus Dumbbell press (for reps) – 100 kg (220 lb) x 10 reps (2013 Força Bruta) (former world record)[35]
- Circus Dumbbell press (for reps) – 94 kg (207 lb) x 13 reps (2014 Arnold Brazil) (World Record)[36]
- Overhead medley (2 x 105 kg (231 lb) Circus Dumbbell and 2 x 163 kg (359 lb) Circus Barbell) – 28.46 seconds (2014 World's Strongest Man)[37]
- Overhead medley (115 kg (254 lb) Block, 140 kg (309 lb) Barbell, 162 kg (357 lb) Axle & 172 kg (379 lb) Log) – 44.52 seconds (2015 Giants Live Scandinavian Open)[38]
- Overhead medley (160 kg (353 lb) Log, 100 kg (220 lb) Dumbbell, 160 kg (353 lb) Axle & 140 kg (309 lb) Shield) – 46.94 seconds (2018 World's Ultimate Strongman)[39]
- Car Walk – 450 kg (992 lb) (30 meter course) in 12.84 seconds (2017 Europe's Strongest Man)[13]
- Refrigerator Carry – 450 kg (992 lb) with two XXXL refrigerators (20 meter course) in 19.60 seconds (2014 Guinness World Records, Italy) (World Record)[40]
- Super Yoke – 453.5 kg (1,000 lb) (40 meter course) in 21.31 seconds (2014 Europe's Strongest Man)[41]
- Super Yoke – 481 kg (1,060 lb) (20 meter course) in 17.77 seconds (2013 World's Strongest Man)[37]
- Super Yoke – 500 kg (1,102 lb) (20 meter course) in 17.09 seconds (2015 World's Strongest Man)[42]
- Super Yoke – 510 kg (1,124 lb) (12 meter course) in 11.41 seconds (2013 Força Bruta)[43]
- Super Yoke – 580 kg (1,279 lb) (15 meter course) in 19.97 seconds (2018 World's Ultimate Strongman)[44]
- Bale Tote – 680.5 kg (1,500 lb) (4 meter course) in 19.84 seconds (2016 Arnold Strongman Classic)[45]
- Bale Tote – 710 kg (1,565 lb) (4 meter course) in 28.65 seconds (2017 Arnold Strongman Classic)[46]
- Farmer's walk – 360 kg (794 lb) frame (40 meter course) in 24.16 seconds (Raw grip) (2014 SCL Serbia)[47][48]
- Farmer's walk – 181.5 kg (400 lb) in each hand for 28.6 meters (Raw grip) (2024 Arnold UK)[15]
- Farmer's walk – 150 kg (331 lb) in each hand (40 meter course) in 17.22 seconds (Raw grip) (2014 SCL World Finals)[49]
- Farmer's walk – 160 kg (353 lb) in each hand (30 meter course) in 12.43 seconds (Raw grip) (2012 Arnold Europe)[50]
- Wheelbarrow carry – 400 kg (882 lb) (20 meter course) in 17.42 seconds (Raw grip) (2015 Giants Live Viking Challenge) (World Record)[51]
- Timber carry – 500 kg (1,102 lb) (35' inclined ramp) in 10.15 seconds (with Straps) (2015 Arnold Strongman Classic) (World Record)[52]
- Timber carry – 408.25 kg (900 lb) (35' inclined ramp) in 11.80 seconds (Raw grip) (2018 Arnold Strongman Classic)[27]
- Timber carry – 400 kg (882 lb) (35' inclined ramp) in 8.40 seconds (Raw grip) (2024 Arnold Strongman Classic)[53]
- Flip & Drag – 450 kg (992 lb) Tyre x 4 flips & Anchor and chain drag for 30 meters - 29.06 seconds (2017 Europe's Strongest Man) (World Record)[13]
- Tyre Flip – 420 kg (926 lb) Tyre x 8 flips - 26.48 seconds (2014 SCL Holland) (former world record)[54]
- Tyre Flip – 500 kg (1,102 lb) Tyre x 6 flips - 28.83 seconds (2017 World's Strongest Man)[6]
- Tyre Drag – 455 kg (1,003 lb) Tyre in a 25m course - 24.07 seconds (2012 Arnold Strongman Classic Europe) (World Record)[55]
- Húsafell Stone carry – 186 kg (410 lb) for 98.16 metres (322 ft 1 in) (2019 Iceland's Strongest Man) (World Record).[56][57] Before establishing this, Hafþór also broke the 25 year old world record of the event by carrying the stone 90 metres (295 ft 3 in) during 2017 Iceland's Strongest Man[34]
- Jón Páll Sigmarsson Stone carry – 220 kg (485 lb) for 79.04 metres (259 ft 4 in) (2014 New Hampshire Highland Games) (World Record)[58]
- Dinnie Stones carry (with Rogue replicas) – 2 Stones weighing 187.3 kg (413 lb) & 145.6 kg (321 lb) for 10.72 metres (35 ft 2 in) (2024 Arnold Strongman Classic)[59]
- Loon Stones carry – 2 Stones weighing 122.5 kg (270 lb) & 108 kg (238 lb) for 42.83 metres (140 ft 6 in) (2015 New Hampshire Highland Games) (World Record)[60]
- Leggstein Stone (Tombstone) carry – 220 kg (485 lb) for 5 revolutions around the plinth (2010 Westfjord's Viking) (former world record).[61] Hafþór broke his own former world record of 4 revolutions around the plinth performed during 2009 Westfjord's Viking, which was his first ever strongman competition
- Shield carry – 190 kg (419 lb) for 80 metres (262 ft 6 in) (2012 Europe's Strongest Man)[62]
- Mooring-bitt carry – 225 kg (496 lb) for 40 metres (131 ft 3 in) (2015 Giants Live Viking Challenge) (World Record)[63]
- Atlas Stones – 5 Stones weighing 120–200 kg (264–441 lb) in 17.54 seconds (2017 Europe's Strongest Man) (World Record)[13][64]
- Atlas Stones – 5 Stones weighing 130–186 kg (287–410 lb) in 19.46 seconds (2014 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)[65]
- Atlas Stones – 5 Stones weighing 140–200 kg (309–441 lb) in 18.16 seconds (2016 Europe's Strongest Man) (World Record)[66]
- Atlas Stones – 5 Stones weighing 150–210 kg (331–463 lb) in 26.80 seconds (2016 World's Strongest Man)[28]
- Atlas Stones – 6 Stones weighing 100–200 kg (220–441 lb) in 27.05 seconds (2014 Europe's Strongest Man) (World Record)[41]
- Atlas Stone over bar – 200 kg (441 lb) x 8 reps (over a 4' bar) (2014 World's Strongest Team) (World Record)[67]
- Atlas Stone to shoulder – 142 kg (313 lb) x 8 cleans and reps (2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne) (World Record)[68]
- Odd Haugen tombstone to shoulder – 186 kg (410 lb) [has achieved this feat twice] (2018 Arnold Strongman Classic) and (2019 Arnold Strongman Classic)[69]
- Stone Block press – 154.5 kg (341 lb) (2017 New Hampshire Highland Games) (former world record)[70]
- Natural stone boulder press – 130 kg (287 lb) (2015 World's Strongest Team) (World Record)[71]
- Natural stone lift to platform – 5 Rocks ranging from 137–170 kilograms (302–375 lb) in 25.52 seconds (2012 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)[72]
- Natural stone lift to platform – 4 Rocks ranging from 120–190 kilograms (265–419 lb) in 24.61 seconds (2016 Arnold Strongman Classic Australia) (World Record)[73]
- Natural stone lift to platform – 5 Rocks ranging from 137–212 kilograms (302–467 lb) in 50.42 seconds (2019 Iceland's Strongest Man) (World Record)[56]
- Keg toss – 12.5 kg (28 lb) over 8.54 metres (28 ft 0 in) (2014 New Hampshire Highland Games) (World Record)[74] Hafþór has broken this world record a total of 7 times with both 'American 15.5 gallon keg' as performed during 2014 New Hampshire Highland Games[75] and 'European 50 litre keg' as performed during 2014 SCL China's Guinness World Records dual[76] and 2014 Guinness World Records dual in Italy[77][78]
- Keg toss – 15 kg (33 lb) over 7.15 metres (23 ft 5 in) (2016 World's Strongest Man Group 3) (former world record)[79][28] Hafþór was also the previous world record holder of the event prior to this performance when he cleared 7.10 metres (23 ft 4 in), during 2015 Giants Live Sweden (Scandinavian Open)[80]
- Keg toss – 25 kg (55 lb) over 6.00 metres (19 ft 8 in) (2012 Icelandic Highland Games) (World Record)[81]
- Keg toss – 8 kegs (18–25 kg (40–55 lb)) over 4.90 metres (16 ft 1 in) in 16.35 seconds (2014 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)[65][82]
- Keg toss – 6 kegs (18–28 kg (40–62 lb)) over 4.50 metres (14 ft 9 in) in 14.43 seconds (2013 SCL Latvia) (World Record)[83]
- Keg toss – 7 kegs (18–25 kg (40–55 lb)) over 5.00 metres (16 ft 5 in) in 20.24 seconds (2015 Giants Live Scandinavian Open) (World Record)[84]
- Sandbag over bar – 45.4 kg (100 lb) over 4.57 metres (15 ft 0 in) (2017 Arnold Strongman Classic) (World Record)[85]
- Highland games one arm weight over bar – 25.5 kg (56 lb) over 6.17 metres (20 ft 3 in) (2022 Rogue Invitational) (World Record).[86] Hafþór has broken this world record a total of 12 times ever since he did it first with 5.85 metres (19 ft 2 in) at 2014 New Hampshire Highland Games[87][9][88][89]
- David Webster memorial one arm sandbag over bar – 25.5 kg (56 lb) over 5.79 metres (19 ft 0 in) (2024 Arnold UK) (World Record)[15]
- Loading race – 100kg Sandbag, 110kg Sandbag & 120kg Sandbag in a 10m course into different height stairs - 16.06 seconds (2013 SCL Holland) (World Record)[90][91]
- Loading race – 110kg Sack, 110kg Sack, 110kg Sack, 110kg Sack & 110kg Sack in a 15m course - 29.86 seconds (2015 SCL Finland) (World Record)[92]
- Loading race – 105kg Anchor, 125kg Anvil, 120kg Keg, 150kg Sandbag & 120kg Safe in a 10m course - 31.22 seconds (2018 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)[93]
- Loading race – 125kg Barrel, 125kg Barrel, 125kg Sack & 125kg Sack in a 12m course - 38.55 seconds (2014 Europe's Strongest Man) (World Record)[41]
- Loading race – 100kg Tyre, 100kg Tyre & 100kg Tyre in a sand course - 36.07 seconds (2014 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)[65]
- Medley – 125kg Barrel, 125kg Tyre, 125kg Sack & 200kg Duck walk in a 30m course - 34.59 seconds (2015 Europe's Strongest Man) (World Record)[94]
- Medley – 145kg in each hand farmer's walk & 180 kg shield carry in a 30m course - 34.75 seconds (2013 SCL Brazil) (World Record)[95]
- Medley – 160kg metal log carry & 320 kg tyre drag in a 25m course - 44.66 seconds (2013 SCL Holland) (World Record)[96][97]
- Medley – 350kg frame carry & 3 x 100kg sacks in a 20m course - 25.31 seconds (2014 SCL Finland) (World Record)[98]
- Medley – 2 x 110kg sacks & 310kg cart drag in a 10m course - 64.03 seconds (2017 World's Strongest Man Group 2) (World Record)[99]
- Power Stairs (3 x 200 kg (441 lb) Duck walks / total of 18 steps) – 27.16 seconds (2014 Battle of the North) (World Record)[100]
- Power Stairs (3 x 225 kg (496 lb) Duck walks / total of 15 steps) – 35.37 seconds (2015 World's Strongest Man)[42]
- Power Stairs (225 kg (496 lb), 250 kg (551 lb) & 275 kg (606 lb) Duck walks / total of 18 steps) – 68.20 seconds (2013 SCL Latvia)[83]
- Hercules hold (160 kg (353 lb) in each hand) – 55.13 seconds (2019 Europe's Strongest Man)[14]
- Crucifix hold (12.5 kg (28 lb) in each hand) – 52.15 seconds (2013 SCL FIBO, Germany)[101]
- Thor's Hammer hold (30 kg (66 lb)) – 50.56 seconds (2014 Europe's Strongest Man)[41]
- Front hold (Battery) (20 kg (44 lb)) – 1 minute 23.05 seconds (2014 Guinness World Records, Italy)[102]
- Front hold (Sword) (27 kg (60 lb)) – 1 minute 0.81 seconds (2014 Giants Live Norway)[103]
- Fingal's Fingers – 5 fingers 200–320 kg (441–705 lb) in 32.99 seconds (2014 World's Strongest Man Group 2)[82]
- Norse Hammers – 3 hammers 161–172.5 kg (355–380 lb) in 52.70 seconds (2015 World's Strongest Man Group 2)[104]
- Basque Circle – 363 kg (800 lb) 612° rotation (2018 World's Strongest Man Group 1) (World Record)[19]
- Conan's Wheel – 340 kg (750 lb) 810° rotation (2015 SCL Croatia) (World Record)[105][106]
- Conan's Wheel – 300 kg (661 lb) 1310° rotation (2015 SCL Bulgaria)[107]
- Conan's Wheel of Pain – 9,072 kg (20,000 lb) 36.35 meters (119 1/4 feet) (2019 Arnold Strongman Classic)[3]
- Arm Over Arm Truck pull – 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) for 20 meters - 32.23 seconds (2014 SCL Serbia) (World Record)[108][109]
- Tree-trunk Sledge pull – 900 kg (1,984 lb) harness only/ no rope for 20 meters 'in ice terrain' - 26.06 seconds (2014 Giants Live Norway) (World Record)[110]
- Viking Boat pull (with the sails intact) – 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) harness only/ no rope for 25 meters 'in ice terrain' - 18.87 seconds (2015 SCL Norway) (World Record)[111]
- Car pull – 10 x 950 kg (2,094 lb) cars for 20 meters - 17.50 seconds (2014 Guinness World Records, Italy) (World Record)[112]
- Truck pull – 10,000 kg (22,046 lb) for 20 meters 'uphill' - 35.76 seconds (2011 SCL Canada) (World Record)[113]
- Truck pull – 10,000 kg (22,046 lb) for 30 meters 'uphill' - 57.94 seconds (2011 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)[114]
- Truck pull – 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) for 20 meters 'slight uphill' - 24.34 seconds (2013 SCL Holland) (World Record)[115][116]
- Truck pull – 14,000 kg (30,865 lb) for 25 meters - 23.75 seconds (2015 SCL Croatia) (World Record)[117]
- Truck pull – 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) harness only/ no rope for 30 meters - 40.98 seconds (2014 SCL Holland) (World Record)[54]
- Truck pull – 16,000 kg (35,274 lb) for 25 meters 'uphill in sand terrain' - 40.19 seconds (2013 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)[37]
- Bus pull – 18,000 kg (39,683 lb) for 25 meters 'in slate tile terrain' - 28.34 seconds (2014 SCL Malaysia) (World Record)[118]
- Truck pull – 27,000 kg (59,525 lb) for 12.05 meters 'extra uphill' (2013 SCL World Finals) (World Record)[119]
- Bus pull – 28,123 kg (62,001 lb) for 25 meters - 36.05 seconds (2018 World's Strongest Man)[93]
- Plane pull – 40,000 kg (88,185 lb) for 24.90 meters 'uphill, with an extra uphill on the final meter' (2016 World's Strongest Man) (World Record)[120][28]
Powerlifting edit
WRPF (World Raw Powerlifting Federation):
- Squat (raw with wraps) – 440 kg (970 lb) (Thor's Powerlifting Challenge 2018)[121]
- Bench press (raw) – 250 kg (551 lb) (Thor's Powerlifting Challenge 2018)[121]
- Deadlift (raw) – 410 kg (904 lb) (Thor's Powerlifting Challenge 2018)[121]
- Total – 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) (Thor's Powerlifting Challenge 2018)[121]
Íslandsmót [20-23 age category]:
Other edit
Unofficial WRs and other PRs during training:
- Deadlift – 480 kg (1,058 lb) Replica Elephant bar, raw with straps (unofficial Strongman Raw world record)[123]
- Deadlift – 455 kg (1,003 lb) x 2 reps Replica Elephant bar, raw with straps (first person in history to rep 1,000 lbs) (unofficial world record)[124]
- Deadlift – 440 kg (970 lb) x 3 reps Standard bar, with a single ply suit and straps (heaviest Deadlift triple of all-time) (unofficial world record)[125]
- Squat – 460 kg (1,014 lb) raw with wraps (Thor's Powerlifting Challenge 2018) This lift was given 2 red lights out of 3 for inadequate depth at the competition, however in strongman standards and according to many analysts, the depth was acceptable to consider a good squat[121][126][127] while detailed analysts have further argued the depth was exactly identical to his previous 3 white lighted lift through superimposition techniques and implies it was human error at judging[128]
- Squat – 445 kg (981 lb) raw,[129] 440 kg (970 lb) raw[130]
- Axle Squat – 332 kg (732 lb) x 8 reps (2 consecutive sets)[131]
- Squat for reps – 200 kg (441 lb) x 29 reps (raw with wraps) (unofficial world record)[132]
- Bench press – 245 kg (540 lb) raw[133]
- Strict press (Barbell overhead press with zero leg drive) – 200 kg (441 lb) raw[134]
- Incline Dumbbell press – 100 kg (220 lb) Dumbbells per hand x 7 reps,[135] 6 reps,[136] 5 reps,[137] and 4 reps (both low incline (twice)[138][139] and high incline[140] positions), and
80 kg (176 lb) Dumbbells per hand x 12 reps (twice)[141] (all lifts were after picking up the Dumbbells from floor one handed and positioning them himself) - Inch Dumbbell one hand lift (grip) – 81 kg (179 lb) (3 kg heavier than the original) with a 2 3⁄8" (6.03 cm) diameter handle x 2 reps (one each with right and left hands)[142]
- Cyr Dumbbell press – 146 kg (322 lb)[143] and 129 kg (284 lb) x 3 reps[144] (22 kg & 5 kg heavier than the original)
- Natural Stone Shoulder – 194 kg (428 lb)[145]
- Natural Stone overhead press – 155 kg (342 lb), 144 kg (317 lb) and 137 kg (302 lb) overhead[146][147]
- Atlas Stone overhead press – 115 kg (254 lb) x 4 reps[148]
- Atlas Stone over 4' bar – 228 kg (503 lb) x 2 reps[149]
- Atlas Stone one motion to 4' platform – 205 kg (452 lb)[150]
- Power Stairs (3 x 225 kg (496 lb) Duck walks / total of 15 steps) – 29.20 seconds (2014 Guinness World Records, Italy) This performance was more than 2 seconds faster than the WR, but it was disqualified due to a +0.1 second false start[151]
- Thor's Hammer one arm grip lift – 118 kg (260 lb) (former world record)[152]
- Rolling Thunder – 109 kg (240 lb)[153]
- Rolling Thunder hold – 68 kg (150 lb) for 36.9 seconds[154]
- Captains of Crush grippers – No.3 (127 kg (280 lb)/ RGC 149 of pressure))[155]
- IronMind Block (grip) – 42.5 kg (94 lb)[156]
- IronMind Hub (grip) – 27.5 kg (61 lb)[157]
- Barbell plate pinching – 50 kg (110 lb) Ivanko calibrated plate[158]
- Barbell plate pinching (for reps) – 11 consecutive flipping pinches with 20 kg (44 lb) Rogue calibrated plate in 19 seconds[159]
- Bar bending – 4 x iron rods (each with a 5⁄8 inch (1.6 cm) diameter) bent in 30 seconds (around the neck position) (World Record)[160]
- Hafþór is also the only man in history to have both a 1,000 lb Squat and a 1,100 lb Deadlift. He has also Deadlifted 1,000 lb or more: 15 times, more than anyone in history.[161][162][163]
See also edit
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