Bjornsson is known for being one of the greatest strength athletes, who made his big screen debut with HBO’s Game Of Thrones. In the 8 seasons long series, the strongman plays a recurring negative character called ‘The Mountain.’ In a recent video that surfaced on Instagram, Icelandic strongman Hafthor Julius Bjornsson is seen left hanging by former power lifter and fitness coach Russell Walker. Hafthor is seen holding his fist up while Russell, clueless about the situation, walks the out of the frame after the two posed for a picture together. HAFTHOR BJORNSSON WAS LEFT HANGING “When you leave the World’s Strongest Man @thorbjornsson hanging,” reads [https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck_FTbgoq7W/] the caption of Russell Walker’s Instagram post. Followed by a laughing emoji. The competitive bodybuilder recently met Hafthor and the two can be seen posing for a picture, shortly after which Hafthor is left hanging for a fist bump. Walker took to his Instagram to address the awkward incident where he writes with a hint of humor, “Extremely hard to tell but he’s a little bigger than me so I had to assert my dominance with the fist bump situation.” Read More > “King Without a Crown”: Bodybuilding World Remembers Uncrowned Monster of Mr. Olympia Who Died in 2013 Unexpectedly [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-king-without-a-crown-bodybuilding-world-remembers-uncrowned-monster-of-mr-olympia-who-died-in-2013-unexpectedly/] In conclusion, he also adds, “On a serious note I felt so bad watching this back on his Twitch Livestream, especially since I didn’t have any wrist wraps to bench before deadlifts so he actually gifted me a pair of his to keep.” WHO IS ‘THE MOUNTAIN’? Strongman Hafthor Bjornsson is a 33-year-old athlete from Reykjavik, Iceland. He started his journey into sports with soccer and gymnastics before discovering his passion for basketball. He has a height of 6ft 9in and is often nicknamed ‘Thor’ or ‘The Mountain.’ or sometimes Ljonio (The Lion). [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Web-capture_16-11-2022_15473_www.gq_.com_.jpeg] After securing victories at several basketball competitions, including the Nordic U-16 and U-18 championships, Hafthor ventured into bodybuilding. His newfound interest in building his body was inspired by the likes of Ronnie Coleman and Dorian Yates. His heaviest body weight was 463lb in 2012. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-arnold-schwarzenegger-vs-andre-the-giant-who-is-stronger/] Hafthor has also participated in various competitions in the strongman category. This includes World’s Strongest Man, Arnold Strongman Classic, and World’s Ultimate Strongman. 

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“Had to Assert My Dominance”: Former Powerlifter and Coach Left World’s
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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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Lets delve into the life, career and achievements of Hafthor Bjornsson, former World's Strongest Man winner and Game of Thrones star.

“Had to Assert My Dominance”: Former Powerlifter and Coach Left World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson “Hanging” During a Workout

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