Hafthor Bjornson Shockingly Confesses Going Into “Depression” After Swapping Strongman for Boxing in 2020: “Didn’t Give My Body a Break”

Hafthor Bjornsson’s physical strength was testified back when he won the World’s Strongest Man in 2018. This year has been testing for Thor’s mental resilience. With a painful pec tear, surgeries, and the loss of a newborn daughter, Hafthor is dealing with trying times. But his gym updates on Instagram reveal that he is too strong to give up on life and career. However, Thor has recently admitted that he suffered from depression in 2020.

Two Strongman beasts, Brian Shaw, and Hafthor Bjornsson, came together on the Shaw Strength podcast to discuss Thor’s dynamic Strongman and boxing career. 

Hafthor Bjornsson reveals mental health lows 

The Strongman sport demands unparalleled efforts from the athletes. So, to reign the arena, Bjornsson pushed beyond physical and mental limits. While his remarkable career is well-known among his fans, it is not without struggles. In the Brian Shaw podcast, the Icelandic Strongman became candid about his lowest times post-retirement from Strongman. 

The Games of Thrones actor destroyed Eddie Hall’s world record of 1,102 lbs (500 Kg) by deadlifting 1,105 lbs (501 Kg). He retired from the Strongman competitive arena after the event. However, he didn’t give himself a break and plunged into boxing training for a match against his Strongman competitor, Eddie Hall.  “I didn’t give my body a break, I went straight from Strongman into Boxing. Was probably not the smartest move,” Hafthor Bjornsson revealed. 

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After he retired from the Strongman sphere, Hafthor Bjornsson was at boxing training the next day, which resulted in some mental health issues. “I just went into some depression and just like low time for a moment, which is understandable when you put your body through so much, and you don’t give yourself some time to just relax and recover.” But Hafthor Bjornsson’s willpower to defy the odds can’t be questioned. 

The Mountain’s resilience in trying times

Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall’s game in the ring excited not just Strongman fans but also boxing enthusiasts. The Mountain defeated The Beast in a unanimous decision. Despite mental health struggles, Thor managed to pull through one of the historic boxing matches. In April 2023, Bjornsson suffered a pec tear while bench-pressing 556 lbs. While such a major injury takes time to heal, Thor was at the gym lifting weights in a few months. 

Recently, The Mountain and his wife shared an emotional post about losing their newborn daughter. But the tragedy didn’t stop him from working out at the gym and posting updates. It is safe to say that Bjornsson is using every life challenge to improve his mental resilience. 

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Hafthor Bjornsson amassed a huge following through his illustrative career, and he also sets an example to his fans on how to navigate difficult situations with perseverance and hope.