Hafthor Will Try To Break The Deadlift Record At 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic

[@Jazzrelax]

The Official heaviest elephant bar deadlift is 474 kg (1,045 lbs), by Hafþór Björnsson (Iceland) at the 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic. Note: He also pulled 480 kg (1,058 lbs) Elephant Deadlift in his gym.

[@AllCreditToJesus]

Great video!

[@StrengthSphereOfficial]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! 💪🏼🌎

[@bigjramplin1]

Well, he’s never achieved anything near that kind of weight in competition conditions so, no.

[@BeastsandBarbells]

@@bigjramplin1 haha. You have no idea how ridiculous you sound. Go do some research.

[@ArianE-ls4kh]

The official record is 500.

[@themadtitan8989]

Elephant bar deadlift world record is not 500kg.

[@BeastsandBarbells]

In 2020, Hafthor Bjornsson was originally set to break the 500kg deadlift record in a competition setting at the World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) event. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was canceled as the world went into lockdown. To ensure the attempt remained legitimate, WUS arranged for an official to be physically present at Bjornsson's gym, while another official monitored the lift via live stream. This was a groundbreaking moment, as it was the first and only time strongman fans witnessed the weights being weighed and verified live, making it one of the most technically legitimate deadlifts ever recorded. Despite this, some argue that Thor performs better in competition environments, as the energy and support of the crowd elevate his performance. He thrives on the atmosphere, which could have potentially pushed him to lift even more in an actual contest. It's important to note that the lift he completed in 2020 was a standard bar deadlift, in which he successfully lifted 501kg while wearing a single-ply squat suit for support. This differs from the Elephant Bar deadlift, a unique strongman variation that Thor already holds the record for and is aiming to push further. Unlike the standard bar, the Elephant Bar is longer, allowing for more flex and requiring different technique and strength endurance. Additionally, Elephant Bar deadlifts in strongman competitions do not allow the use of a suit, making it a rawer and arguably more challenging feat.

[@mgu-vx4ib]

The official record is 501kg. The record Eddie's fanboys cling on too is 500kg, which is only recognized as the world record by Giants Live, who happen to be business partners and friends of Eddie. Thor's 501kg. was under strict timing and weight jumps. Eddie's 500kg was tailormade for him, by him and his businesspartners. His bar, his weights, his timing (Jerry had to wait 45 minutes in between lifts for Eddie to get ready), his weight jumps (Brian wasn't allowed to pull 480kg). Had to envision his kids trapped under a bus, getting mind controlled by a team of psychological people and managed an incredible lift, while questionably soft lock out. Meanwhile Thor pulled 501 easy, kissed his wife, was online on CSGO an hour later, chilling.

[@BeastsandBarbells]

@@mgu-vx4ib Refreshing to hear someone who actually knows what they're talking about. Thank you.

[@mihawkism]

Official record is 500kg from Eddie.. 501 is in his private gym, in competition he will prolly lift 480 tops

[@deek431]

And those were done in a suit, This will be RAW. It doesnt look like he is there right now but i hope it does it.

[@jebudylajtwejt8051]

501 is official, I mean if you could hold Iceland's strongest man in 2023 in Thor's Power Gym, you could break an official record there too.

[@BeastsandBarbells]

In 2020, Hafthor Bjornsson was originally set to break the 500kg deadlift record in a competition setting at the World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) event. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was canceled as the world went into lockdown. To ensure the attempt remained legitimate, WUS arranged for an official to be physically present at Bjornsson's gym, while another official monitored the lift via live stream. This was a groundbreaking moment, as it was the first and only time strongman fans witnessed the weights being weighed and verified live, making it one of the most technically legitimate deadlifts ever recorded. Despite this, some argue that Thor performs better in competition environments, as the energy and support of the crowd elevate his performance. He thrives on the atmosphere, which could have potentially pushed him to lift even more in an actual contest. It's important to note that the lift he completed in 2020 was a standard bar deadlift, in which he successfully lifted 501kg while wearing a single-ply squat suit for support. This differs from the Elephant Bar deadlift, a unique strongman variation that Thor already holds the record for and is aiming to push further. Unlike the standard bar, the Elephant Bar is longer, allowing for more flex and requiring different technique and strength endurance. Additionally, Elephant Bar deadlifts in strongman competitions do not allow the use of a suit, making it a rawer and arguably more challenging feat.

[@mihawkism]

@ i am hoping for Great lifts! 501-502kg is insane but hooper tried 505 couldnt pass his knees, as Eddie said in interview its fight or flight mode in these KG's

[@Klepzeiker1984]

Official record on the elephantbar is 474.5 kg, 500 and 501 are on a normal deadliftbar