Hafthor Bjornsson is getting ready for the Shaw Classic.
2018 World Strongest Man, Hafthor Bjornsson recently shared his push routine heading into the 2024 Shaw Classic. Bjornsson is on a mission to showcase his prowess and prove that he is still one of the strongest humans on the planet. He’ll cement his claim if he’s able to take first at the Shaw Classic.
According to the 2018 World’s Strongest Man, preparation for the Shaw Classic hasn’t been a walk in the park. In fact, Hafthor Bjornsson has gone on record stating that:
“Training for Shaw Classic has not been easy.”
Bjornsson has suffered a number of injuries throughout his career. His pec tear in particular had really thrown off his trajectory in the past few years. Having to scrap plans for a venture into powerlifting, Bjornsson once again shifted his attention to strongman.
Now as he prepares for the 2024 Shaw Classic, Hafthor Bjornsson is pushing himself hard to earn the title of Strongest Man on Earth. In order to do so, however, he’ll need to overcome his limitations and master the movements that have been giving him the most trouble in recent years.
Upper body push movements have been giving Bjornsson the most trouble. He may have recovered from his pec injury, but that doesn’t mean everything is smooth sailing. With that said, Bjornsson has never been one to back down from a challenge and has modified his training sessions to help him build massive strength. Below is a glimpse of his push training program for the Shaw Classic.
Hafthor Bjornsson’s Push Workout
Each exercise in the workout represents an event that Bjornsson will have to surmount at the 2024 Shaw Classic.
- Incline Log Press
- Axle Press
- Monster Dumbbell
- Flat Dumbbell Bench Press
Incline Log Press
Bjornsson performed the log press on an incline bench in a squat rack with safety straps:
- 62 kilograms (137 pounds) x 3
- 82 kilograms (180 pounds) x 4
- 102 kilograms (225 pounds) x 3
- 122 kilograms (269 pounds) x 3
- 142 kilograms (313 pounds) x 3
- 155 kilograms (342 pounds) x 6 — Two sets
Axle Press
- 61 kilograms (135 pounds) x 5
- 111 kilograms (245 pounds) x 5
- 131 kilograms (290 pounds) x 3
- 146 kilograms (322 pounds) x 3, 6 — Two sets
Monster Dumbbell
Utilizing dumbbells weighing 62.5 kgs (138 lbs) and 72.5 kgs (160 lbs), Hafthor Bjornsson performed overhead presses with the dumbbells.
- 62.5 kilograms (138 pounds) x 2
- 72.5 kilograms (160 pounds) x 2 — Three sets
Flat Dumbbell Bench Press
Utilizing two 120 kg (265 lb) dumbbells, Hafthor Bjornsson performed a flat dumbbell bench press. He performed eight reps of the movement.
It’s clear that Bjornsson is taking this prep seriously. As he advances in age, Bjornsson has come to understand that if he wants to improve he’ll have to change his approach to training. He restructured his training ti doing two days on and two days off in order to better prioritize his recovery. Check out his full trying below.
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