Hafthor Bjornsson Hits 400kg Elephant Bar Deadlift During Training For Arnold Strongman Classic

December 11, 2023

Hafthor Bjornsson hit a massive 400kg deadlift using an elephant bar during training. — Hafthor Bjornsson Instagram

What will Hafthor Bjornsson deadlift once the competition begins?

Hafthor Bjornsson is one of the legendary Strongmen and is preparing for a return to competition after venturing out in the fitness world. The former World’s Strongest Man and world record holder has maintained his superhuman strength and will show it off during the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic. In training, he is preparing to put up some insane numbers.

During a recent Instagram video, Bjornsson is seen deadlifting 400kg using an elephant bar and standard grip. In his caption, Bjornsson shared some of his memorable lifts using this bar and teased that the numbers could go even higher come March.

“400kg/881lbs Deadlift on the elephant bar. First time using it since 2020.

2018 I broke the record and pulled 1,041lbs.

2019 I broke it again and pulled 1,046lbs. What will I pull in 12 weeks at Arnold Strongman Classic?”

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Hafthor Bjornsson Preps For Return

Hafthor Bjornsson currently holds the world record deadlift using a standard bar at 501kg. He broke Eddie Hall’s record of 500kg, becoming the second man ever to reach this mark. He has used an elephant bar during training because that is what will be used during the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic.

Bjornsson announced his return to Strongman after taking on other challenges in fitness. This includes boxing, where he defeated Hall after months of training. Bjornsson cut down and built a shredded physique due to the change in training. Now, he has put on the necessary weight to compete in Strongman and showed that he is still at the top of his game.

Bjornsson is one of the headliners of a group that features many World’s Strongest Man and Arnold Strongman Classic champions. Of course, Bjornsson has a history at the show as well.

In 2018, Bjornsson broke the elephant bar deadlift world record and pulled 1,041 pounds. The very next year, he set a new mark at 1,046 pounds. Fans will wait and see if Hafthor Bjornsson can return to competition and make history once again.