Strongman Thor Björnsson's journey to world record 501kg deadlift

Although many people think that not many sporting events have taken place this year and the whole world focuses only on the Covid-19 phenomenon, something amazing has happened in the world of sport! During the month of May, one of the strongest men in the world, Thor Bjornon, attempted to break the world record in the deadlift. The Icelandic wanted to dethrone the Englishman Eddie Hall, who managed to lift an incredible 500kg! However, Thor managed to surpass this mark and with his performance of 501kg he entered the Guinness Book of Records.

And in the video below, you can watch Thor's incredible 11-year journey to the world record.

Strongman workouts:

• Training by strongman Jirka Vytiska - Log Lift
• Training by strongman Jirka Vytiska - Atlas Stone
  
• Training by strongman Jirka Vytiska - Tire Flip
• Training by strongman Jirka Vytisky - Super Yoke
• Training by strongman Jirka Vytisky - Farmer's Walk
• Training by strongman Jirka Vytiska - Supplementary exercises
• Training by strongman Jirka Vytisky - Grip Strength

Videos to improve the technique of strongman disciplines:

• LOGLIFT
• SUPER YOKE
• ATLAS STONES
• CAR DEADLIFT
• TIRE FLIP
• FINGAL FINGER
• AXEL PRESS
• FARMERS WALK
• TRUCK PULL
• VIKING PRESS

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