“It’s Like He Never Left”: Fitness Community Cheers for Strongman Legend Preparing for Arnold Event as He Comes Out of His Retirement

Hafthor Bjornsson is known for his role as The Mountain on the famous HBO series Game of Thrones. He is a 6’7” strongman who has broken several world records. Inspired by Ronnie Coleman and Dorian Yates, he won the Arnold Strongman  Classic and became the strongest man in his industry.

He had to take a backseat and watch the powerlifting world pass by due to health reasons in 2023. However, he recently announced his comeback into the sport after three long years. Recently uploaded a new video in which key fans hope that he might be returning to the sports Arena.

Hafthor Bjornsson lifts heavy weights like it is nothing

Bjornsson had announced in February of this year that he would return to the powerlifting arena and try to break the record held by Dan Bell of lifting 1,182.5 kilograms. Bjornsson recently uploaded a video where he is lifting a 749 lbs frame for 15 meters and 2 sets. After announcing what he was going to do, he got into position, stood between the frame, and lifted it as if it were nothing.

He walked 15 m across the gym while lifting the whole frame, and then put it down after the distance was complete. He did the whole task in less than a minute and claimed that it was very easy to do. He had also recently warned  Mitchell Hooper about his comeback in a previous Instagram post. 

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It might be easy for him to do but lifting 749lbs like a pro is rather taxing even for a bodybuilder, let alone an average-sized human being. So, it’s not surprising that fans who saw him do it like it was nothing have been left awestruck. 

Fans of The Mountain can’t believe what they just witnessed

Of course, followers and fans were quick to reply to his post. One fan said, “Feels like the 2016-2018 era! Loved watching all your training sessions on YouTube! Bring it back big bro.” Another follower wrote, “It’s like he never left.” And they are not wrong because it doesn’t look like he’s lost a beat. 

Of course, others were curious as to when The Mountain was making a comeback, “Are you about to do a comeback..??! 🥇👊🏻💪🏻💪🏻.” Finally, a follower declared, “Awesome to see what you love to do.” 

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