I’ve been training all my life, but probably didn’t grow muscle-y until I quit doing basketball. I played for Iceland’s under-18 and under-17 team, so it wasn’t until probably 2007, 2008 that I start to gain a lot of weight. Hafthor Bjornsson Read Quote
I’m not afraid of a challenge, so I couldn’t say no when KFC asked me if I wanted to attempt to pull a massive amount of Double Crispy Colonel sandwiches instead of a semi-truck like I normally do. Hafthor Bjornsson Read Quote
I’ve always enjoyed lifting heavy; I saw extremely good results. I just got hooked, seeing how strong I got and how much my body changed. Hafthor Bjornsson Read Quote
The best training partner isn’t the guy who is the strongest; it’s the guy who motivates you and helps you to get better. Hafthor Bjornsson Read Quote
Everybody said you’re never going to win this whole Classic. You’re not strong enough. You’re big, you’re athletic, you’re fast – but you will never win this Arnold Classic. Those were the people who didn’t believe in me… I put in the work every single day – and here I am, three times champ! Hafthor Bjornsson Read Quote
Remember, there is no right way to train, so you need to experiment until you find the right routine for you. Hafthor Bjornsson Read Quote
