Champion strongman, bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] pro, and a famous actor from Game of Thrones, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has an enviable physique. Also known as the Thor, he broke the world record for the heaviest deadlift in 2020 and pulled an astonishing 502kg which broke Eddie Hall’s record. He can also break the record in height, but only if another contender was already not present to tower over him. In a recent Instagram post, another athlete, Oliver Storgaard, posted a picture with Hafþór and the picture was very surprising. The duo was strolling on a sunny beach, but something more caught the eye of the fans. Let’s see what. HAFÞÓR JÚLÍUS BJÖRNSSON HAS A CONTENDER WHEN IT COMES TO HEIGHT The Instagram post on June 4, 2023, shows the two athletes walking bare-chested on the beach. Both are walking with hats on and athletic tattooed bodies. The post was captioned “Just 2 pretty tall guys feeling the vibe☀️” However, one of them was way taller than the other. Hafþór Björnsson is not only a pro bodybuilding champion, but he is 6’9 tall! He seems to have taller friends though. Oliver Storgaard is a whopping 6’10 ft tall man and has won Denmark’s strongest man in 2022. So Hafþór definitely has a contender when it comes to height. Insane Lifting Technique Leaves Fitness World Stunned [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-looks-in-his-early-thirtys-still-shredded-at-fifty-four-bodybuilding-titans-insane-lifting-technique-leaves-fitness-world-stunned/] Hafþór said that he wanted to make his body bigger [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-strongman-news-ate-everything-69-tall-giant-hafthor-bjornson-shared-the-diet-that-made-him-worlds-strongest-man-in-2018/] “I basically ate everything. Pizza, Pasta — anything to make myself bigger”. So, it is clear that being a strong man needs height and a strong body. The fans were awestruck with the height difference and the loftiness of both their physiques. FANS ARE SURPRISED AND IN AWE All the fans commented something or the other about both their heights and were shocked at the size of the athletes! [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/hafthor-the-mountain-bjornssons-8-greatest-lifts-headerc-960x540-1-1-560x315.jpg] One fan wrote hilariously, “There are dudes bigger than this guy?” while another commented “The scooter is at their kneecaps…” Watch This Story: Discussing Ronnie Coleman Lesser Known Story Bodybuilding Veteran Believes Coach Was Right by Not Sending Him to the Hospital [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-discussing-ronnie-colemans-lesser-known-story-bodybuilding-veteran-believes-coach-was-right-by-not-sending-him-to-hospital/] One commenter asked “Are those normal-size beer bottles?” and another fan asked in shock “They come in bigger sizes than Thor??” Clearly, the fans were not expecting such tall athletes in the strongman arena. What do you think of the heights that are needed in athletics? Tell us in the comments. 

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is extremely tall and strong but he has another
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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

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<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger:?</strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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<ul>
 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:? The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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