Ep. #419: Hafthor “The Mountain” Bjornsson on Life as the World’s Strongest Man

Hafthor Bjornsson is the strongest man in the world, and in this podcast, he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be him, a 6’9, 420-pound man who can squat, deadlift, and bench press over 2,500 pounds.

He’s also the 2018 champion of the World’s Strongest Man competition (and hopefully the 2019 champion by the time this episode goes live), which involves incredible feats like . . .

- Lifting five large stones ranging from 220 to 350 pounds onto columns the height of a man.

- Pulling gargantuan objects arm-over-arm using a rope, such as planes, boats, cars, and giant tires.

- Carrying a 900-pound yoke made of two refrigerators across a 30-meter course in under 60 seconds.

You probably already know this, but Hafthor also played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in Game of Thrones (RIP), and in this interview, we talk about how he’s currently training to defend his World’s Strongest Man title, how he manages his recovery, what his diet looks like, what supplements he takes (Hint: Legion), his favorite Game of Thrones experiences, how he’s dealt with injuries, what his long-term aspirations are, and more!

As a genuine Hafthor fan, I had a hell of a good time talking to him, and I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did.

5:33 - How do you train in preparation for events?
7:53 - Do you try to achieve your PR at the gym or at events?
13:21 - What weakness have you been trying to address in your training?
14:49 - What do you do for hot and cold therapy?
19:50 - What are some of the big lessons you’ve learned?
21:52 - What is your diet?
24:53 - What’s your sleep hygiene like?
29:10 - Do you have a routine at night to help you relax?
36:30 - What is your supplement routine?
42:36 - What drives you?
51:23 - What was your favorite experience with playing The Mountain in Game of Thrones?
55:16 - How do you prepare your diet and training when traveling?
58:41 - Have you had any serious injuries?
1:03:28 - What are your long term goals?
1:07:31 - What’s new and exciting for you?

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