Arnold Strongman Classic 2024 Training | Elephant Bar Deadlift

Compilation of a lot of the deadlifts done by the athletes in training for the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic. Including Mitch Hooper, Mateusz Kieliszkowski, Martins Licis, Hafthor Bjornsson, Evan Singleton, Oleksii Novikov, Bobby Thimpson and Tom Stoltman
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[@thestrongmanhistorian]

Evan has pulled 410 kg after I've finished making the vid so keep that in mind Does anyone have a chance to beat Thor in this event? What will be the winning pull? Will the record fall? Let me know down in the comments

[@vikingofironthor9818]

no one beats thor

[@Pablito1994]

Thor under top3 on Arnold

[@peturstefansson]

Hafthor definitely has the strength to win the deadlift competition.

[@Nirsterkur]

So excited to see Hafthor pulling 4 digits again. 💪🏻

[@McWhatevs]

I think they do yes. Noting it's the first event of the meet, some may be willing to go all out just to win this event, whilst others might leave a bit in the tank noting there's more events to come. That said, whilst they do have a chance, I don't think anyone will

[@davidminor6663]

Gonna be a hell of a show , Thor came back crazy fast holy smokes

[@thestrongmanhistorian]

Genetics like no other

[@combinemax]

Yes, hopefully he will still be in one piece after the show

[@mrsensei8878]

Muscle memory

[@omihomiWOKS]

Praying he doesn't hurt himself

[@thomascampbell3732]

Genetics, muscle memory and a crazy good cycle........ 💪🤷‍♂️

[@shawnmichaud4484]

Doing God's work with these great, consolidated clips for the comp.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

Thoughts: - The deadlift is Thor's too lose - Bobby is definetly the thougest oposition Thor will have on the lift - Hooper's prep doesn't look like it's ready for the desdlift yet - The fuck is Evan doing with those lock outs? Hope he doesn't get injured... As always - Tom, though not material to challengue Thor can give a surprise if Mitch, Evan and others try to get on the bar with Thor, so if Tom plays smart he has a chance to get 3rd, however, suits ain't gonna help that day - Poor Mateusz

[@lukebbuff]

Hooper looks primed to pull 1000lbs+ on the day which was his stated goal. No one is beating Thor on deadlift unless he makes a mistake but Mitch should be in the mix with Bobby for second. Tom and Martins could possibly pull 1000+ too but with lower probability in my opinion.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

​@@lukebbuffAbsolutely. Although, as of today I see Martins getting a 1K pull more than Hooper, he is prepping on a bar closer to the elephant bar whereas Mitch is doing this elevated pulls, but is gonna be tough

[@biknjak]

I've got so many "favorites" this year I'm not sure who to cheer for! After watching this EXCELLENT video, as an "average fan", I'd say that Hafthor's pulls were easily the fastest and smoothest. This is the strongest group of deadifters I've seen competing at the same time. Good luck to them all!😎👍

[@Thulgore]

I've never seen an athlete in any sport be able to do what Hafthor has done.........at least twice..... Somehow some way, he can adapt like no one else. It's even more insane taking his height into account. Never seen anything like him. I've assumed he was retiring twice. I was wrong both times. Even when he actually "retired" I assumed he could come back.........because I was so absurdly wrong previously. Edit: That being said, I always hope Mateusz wins. (I'm not even Polish)

[@ConnoisseurOfExistence]

Usain Bolt? Alexander Karelin? Naim Suleimanoglu?...

[@allannash380]

Think Tom is gonna be a suprise in this event, but Thor gonna be the man to beat

[@benjyperez5606]

Tom looks at his best

[@augustvonmacksen2526]

It’s really disheartening seeing Mateusz continue to struggle with sub 900lb pulls despite everything else about his strength being bonkers.

[@unclefatback]

How crazy is it that a well over 800 pound deadlift is still considered poor by the standards of these monsters 😂

[@joebot9309]

He will pull more this year than usual

[@combinemax]

​@@joebot9309 why do you think so? His best pull was 420 in a suit with 8 straps, here they are going raw with straps. And he tore pretty much everything since when, some body parts twice. It would be incredible to see 400 from him

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

How many guys with Mateusz explosive athleticism have his overhead ability with a 1000#/453kg deadlift?

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

Love these Arnold’s prep videos. Greatly appreciated.

[@user-jg1nz9pi7u]

The king is coming back for his throne and he is definitely gonna beat his own previous record. No one else seems well equipped for this than @Hafthorjulius

[@dailyblessed7]

I just can''t see Hafthor being beat💀

[@combinemax]

Well, he has a higher injury risk than usual, plus his axle isn't the best it's been. Also two hard on the grip events, he might be troubled with

[@e.c.9468]

He spoke about the DL, the only event that matters for Thor at the moment

[@dailyblessed7]

I agree that the determining factor will be his grip, hopefully his powerlifting training will have improved that strength (deadlift training) but thankfully none of the events are too "pec straining" so fingers crossed he stays injury free.

[@walk-york]

There's no doubt he takes the deadlift. But I think he will lose too many points on axle and stones

[@elvikingobarbaroja]

​@@walk-yorkI think he'll get a rep on the stone to shoulder and a lot of other athletes won't manage it. It's such an extreme feat of strength on its own, let alone after a press and a load.

[@RobinMuirhead]

Epic deadlift complication love the music perfect!

[@graymcgoldrick8388]

Fantastic video edit and music to match too. Very impressed with the editing and building up with genuine suspense for the classic and those involved. Competition will be so amazing this year with so many at the top of their game and desire to be the best along with great camaraderie too 🎉🎉🎉

[@caseygray1991]

Love the Halo music 👏

[@McWhatevs]

Great video comp my man

[@narwhal_dust5458]

Thor is looking massive and lean, hes gonna be a monster when at full strength, cant wait to see him up against Tom

[@StrongmanStanley]

😅 i hadnt seen the most recent Thor pulls! Welcome back champ 💪💪

[@andyanderson5637]

Thor loud & clear statement.

[@martinhansen6802]

Watching Evan struggle with 400 shows how insane the 500 kilo deadlift was.

[@user-jt6qd8ri4l]

Thor is back!

[@masterfulsky]

thor the final boss

[@pittchaser]

Holy crap the winner might have to do half a tonne!

[@Nirsterkur]

We all will see the STRENGTH of the Strongest Man to have ever walked this planet, Koma Svo *Hafthor Julius Bjornsson!*

[@user-jt6qd8ri4l]

I hope he comes in and dominates

[@Nirsterkur]

The Deadlift is definitely his.

[@user-jt6qd8ri4l]

@@Nirsterkur ohh yeah I see that just off of these training videos but I think it's gonna come down between Martins and Thor for the overall win

[@dummy9517]

It's Tom's title to lose

[@Latvian1984]

Thor is hands down favorite to win the deadlift and probable beat his own WR which is his main goal, if i remember it correctly. I don't think he even train much of those other events so he for sure is not favorite to win it all, probable not even podium

[@Nirsterkur]

He of course trains for other events too.

[@drae6984]

3:50 if this is with a deadlift suit then Thor should definitely have it

[@thestrongmanhistorian]

With a suit, done in the Britain's prep in January

[@thomasmuller546]

Evan is prone to get injured the way he trains. 😂 Thor looking strong. Mateusz still struggling with deadlifts is sad, because he's so good at literally everything else. Well idk about his squat.

[@thestrongmanhistorian]

He is one of the better squatters in strongman. That's why his injury before the 2022 ASC was so devastating, he had no weakness that year.

[@CWPWWRESTLING]

Bobby always looks somewhat disappointed

[@elvikingobarbaroja]

Tom is looking both humongous and strong. I think its Tom, Mitch, Thor, in that order.

[@jonzer12]

Paging JF Caron....

[@aussiebodie]

Comment 💪

[@richtheunstable3359]

Think Thor will pull an Eddie. Come in win deadlift then lag behind everywhere else

[@Nirsterkur]

That's a Stupid comparison. Eddie does the Deadlift and withdraw from the rest of the competition. *Hafthor does the Deadlift and he never quits, he will do the competition no matter what the outcome will be.* We should also remember that we are still only 10 months post pec tear and Hafthor is gradually regaining his strength.

[@kanwarsidhu3286]

Eddie hall💪 deadlift 500kg

[@damianszymaniak333]

Tor ich zmiecie niemal w każdej konkurencji Ziołek niestety ostatni a Mateusz myślę że jak będzie miał szczęście to max 4.