I was a center. I was quite athletic, I could shoot okay and I trained a lot. I played with the national team in Iceland. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
I've been training all my life, but probably didn't grow muscle-y until I quit doing basketball. I played for Iceland's under-18 and under-17 team, so it wasn't until probably 2007, 2008 that I start to gain a lot of weight. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
You don't get to be the best unless you dedicate yourself to what you are doing. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
For a beginner, find a trainer that you trust and set some goals. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
I love my life, I get to travel the world, meet a lot of people. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
Everybody said you're never going to win this whole Classic. You're not strong enough. You're big, you're athletic, you're fast - but you will… — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
I treat my body the same way I would treat a brand new car. You have to treat it well so it can run… — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
When people ask me about my routine, it's hard to say because I change it every week. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
The best training partner isn't the guy who is the strongest; it's the guy who motivates you and helps you to get better. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
To become one of the best stone lifters in the world, you have to have a good trainer. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
It's not just all about the training, it's all around: You have to train well, sleep well, eat well. — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
I like to switch things up every four weeks by adding new exercises to my routine and alternating between high and low repetitions. This… — Hafthor Bjornsson Copy Share Image
