Arnold Classic 2020: Can Martins Licis Overcome Hafthor Bjornsson for a Second Time?

Can Martin Licis duplicate his 2019 success?

Current reigning World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis shocked the world with his upset victory over Hafthor Bjornsson at the 2019 event. The Latvian-born strongman showcased the kind of heart and will it takes to win the highly coveted title of World’s Strongest Man as he beat back some of the strongest humans on the planet.

The 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic is fast approaching and Martins Licis will once again have to face off against former World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson.

 

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Jet lagged, head’s spinning, but the training must continue! Always an amazing time training in Iceland with one of my biggest rivals and great friend, @thorbjornsson ! Be sure to check out our newest YouTube video uploading in about an hour.? @reignbodyfuel (thank you, jet lag destroyer) @romarkweiss #Reign #ReignBodyFuel

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While the two appear to share a friendly rivalry, when it’s time to compete you can expect both men to push themselves past their limits to secure victory at the Arnold Strongman Classic.

In preparation for the show, Martins Licis is pulling out all the stops and looking to once again show why he was crowned the 2019 World’s Strongest Man. Weeks out from the competition, Licis is still hard at work in the gym and getting stronger with every passing day.

 

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Shooting with Rogue. Preparing for the Arnold Classic. 885lbs (402kg). – After competing in Santa Monica, It’s been a battle to get my nervous system to fire back up! BUT, I feel that fire sparking quickly, and my excitement to fight gravity is lighting up. Two more weeks of intense training! @roguefitness @sbd.usa @sbdapparel @kindafitkindafat_apparel @reignbodyfuel @romarkweiss @oddhaugen @probodycoach #SBDApparel #SBDUSA #ROGUE #RogueFitness #KindaFitKindaFat (apparel code: MARTINS!) #NathanPayton #Reign #Strongman #Weightlifting #Powerlifting #BeALegend #MARTINS

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Can Martin Licis defeat Hafthor Bjornsson once again?

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