Hafthor Bjornsson is showing some incredible strength in the squat.
Icelandic powerhouse Hafthor Bjornsson has gained tremendous strength as he squats 925.5 lbs (420 kg) and makes it look easy. The 2018 World’s Strongest Man has reentered the world of strength sports and hopes to dominate in his upcoming powerlifting meet.
Among the three lifts that athletes compete in at powerlifting meets, there’s no doubt that the squat is one of the more important events. If you consider that the squat is known as the “King of Exercises” then it comes as no surprise. Those who can squat the most weight are usually pound for pound the strongest. Each lift utilized different body mechanics of course which means athletes may specialize in some and be less proficient in others. Hoping to prove his worth in the powerlifting circuit, Hafthor Bjornsson is eager to show that he not only has the biggest deadlift but can match that strength in the squat.
Week after week Hafthor Bjornsson has aimed to improve his squat numbers. Not content to simply take part, ‘The Mountain’ has been diligent about his training and isn’t letting up for a minute. He has what it takes to turn heads in the powerlifting world as he sets a lofty goal for himself. He hopes to crush the 970 lb (440 kg) squat and his latest training shows that he’s on his way to doing just that.
Next Level Squat Strength
In a recent trip to the gym, Hafthor Bjornsson showed just how close he is to hit his goal. After weeks of intense training and preparation, Bjornsson is making every squat look easy despite the increase in weight. His latest feat saw him crushing a 925.5lb (420kg) squat and he made it look easy.
420kg squat has never felt easier. Strength is coming back faster than I anticipated 😳🚂🚀💪
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With strength like this, it seems to be a foregone conclusion that Hafthor Bjornsson will hit his goal. Hoping to squat 970 lbs (440 kg) by April 15, Bjornsson is on track to conquer the weight. Who knows, he may even push past that limit and go beyond.
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