Comparing the STRENGTH of Every "World's Strongest Man" Winner

[@ezrakim1323]

Everyone gangsta until Fullthor walks in

[@acidsmokemachine5873]

He has a lisp, he'd have to have a gun to be threatening 🤣🤣

[@korneliuszpronczuk4063]

But then Eddie gets hydrated.

[@ivoryas1696]

@ezakim1323 -*Fulthor 🤓-

[@lime7152]

@@korneliuszpronczuk4063but then Z uses more strength

[@Anonymousdeletedaccount...]

fullthor bjorndad

[@ashearera]

If Aliens came down to Earth and forced us to nominate one human to pass a test of maximal strength, which if failed they would annihilate the human race, you’d send Hafthor.

[@appa609]

I might prefer hooper. He's more consistent.

[@ianwebb8066]

@@appa609 id send prime Z duh

[@bigman4175]

@@appa609hoopers definitely a freak, wanna see him do a powerlifting meet to see how he compares to Thor. Hooper made a video recognizing Thor as the most gifted strength athlete of current time, or whatever he said

[@Heylon1313]

past Hafthor for sure, I think the choice is even tougher if we'd have to choose who we send right now

[@PhoenixBlacke]

Unless it's a grip test, you'd send Shaw

[@waragainstavg]

Everyone talks about Eddie vs Thor…but they forget the wars of big z and shaw

[@gotzvonunentberlichingen1452]

I mean, sure Big Z was statically one of the best ever. But think of it this way: Thor’s best overhead lift is 15kg weaker than Big Z’s best. Meanwhile Thor’s best deadlift beats Big Z’s by more than 60kg and his squat is probably stronger too. Thor’s best bench also is about 15kg less than Zydrunas’. So for static lifts, Thor should have at least a 40kg lead. If you then consider speed and grip, then Thor blows Big Z completely out of the water. To be fair, Big Z’s fingal finger world record probably is the greatest speed feat in strongman history. I don’t know how the eff he did that, but Big Z cleared all five fingers, which were allegedly heavier as well, almost 20 seconds faster than Mitchell Hooper.

[@dune7824]

I liked because it rhymes

[@christofferpettersen4145]

@@gotzvonunentberlichingen1452 Zydrunas has won like 35 more competitions. Pr's is just a small part of strongman.

[@gotzvonunentberlichingen1452]

@@christofferpettersen4145 , is the video titled tanking the best strongman ever or ranking the strongest strongmen ever? There’s no arguing that Zydrunas is more accomplished that Mariusz and Brian combined, but that’s not the point here. The point is, Mitchell Hooper, Eddie Hall and Hafthor were objectively speaking, statistically stronger than Big Z even at his peak.

[@konigstrength]

saw the title and thought "oh that's gotta be Thor, right?" watched the vid. It's Thor. Love it.

[@ferryvantichelen6521]

Spoilers!!

[@konigstrength]

@ferryvantichelen6521 so true you're right, I can't believe the video is actually about Derek Poundstone 🤭🤭

[@colddekstar]

​@ferryvantichelen6521who else could it be?

[@Andrew-vt2wq]

Eddie stronger

[@MatthewWilkinson-rc5qf]

​@colddekstar I'm Canadian, so I'm biased, but I thought a good argument could be made for Mitchell Hooper. Adjusting for age, I would say so. But in absolute power...yeah, Thor.

[@halfcool5014]

Of course its thor, but Hooper is so god damn impresive

[@willbradley3201]

I don’t think Bromley likes Hooper for some reason. He always seems to be particularly critical of him in most of his vids.

[@MelGibsonFan]

@@willbradley3201maybe unfair to hooper but he’s competing at the tail end of an era of strongman GOATs. Just about everybody who demonstrated his potential has also been injury ridden over the past few years. I’m sure hooper is competitive in any era but he also seems to be dominating a relatively weak era too

[@mrsensei8878]

​@MelGibsonFan I think your heavily underestimating this era. Strongman evolved a lot last couple of years. The time Big Z and Brain where in there prime they also hadn't that much competition if you count those two out.

[@AdamA23272]

​@mrsensei8878 Well they did mate. Thor beat Brian at WSM 3 times before hitting his best shape 2018-2020. So even without Z and Brian it was competitive. Although its more competitive now overall but the absolute best aren't that much better.

[@mrsensei8878]

@@AdamA23272 All im trying to say it's now a lot more competitive. Big Z could have an off day and still win back in the days.

[@radical6905]

Hooper is an athletic freak among athletic freaks for sure

[@J.c410]

And him not being on the verge of a heart attack at 30 for a title in a niche sport nobody but us die hard gym rat care about is definitely refreshing.

[@Micheldied]

Not just an athletic freak. His best static lifts are pretty much 5ish percent from any record.

[@Lee-ic2yn]

​@@Micheldiednah His overhead is a jerk

[@joseimyelcaminante6879]

Yeah, but he is not the strongest at all at any lift

[@Lee-ic2yn]

@@joseimyelcaminante6879 the fact that he's above zydrunas in this list Its actually a joke

[@LeoJGym]

Without even looking at the video, I'm saying it's Thor.

[@iwanroderick]

marius or bill

[@highlyalloyed9296]

I said Eddie, since at first he said deadlift and press were the biggest markers

[@wanderer_oti]

​@@iwanroderick no. Marius never won an Arnold's because his static power wasn't there. Bill was too long ago to compare to modern strongman.

[@DutchDread]

Agreed, 2018 Thor was inhuman

[@ashearera]

Was about to make this exact comment 😂

[@John.J_Stud64]

Hafthor is not only the strongest wsm winner, but also the strongest human in history

[@johnjohnson-ss4vu]

body of a bear (bear-son, literally), but with small-dog-syndrome.

[@monkeyhater4203]

Wtf are yoj talking abojt, eddie had stronger pressing muscles EVEN NOW, thor hasnt caight up, stronger legs too

[@drae6984]

@@monkeyhater4203 pressing is like the only thing Eddie is stronger at. Calm down

[@monkeyhater4203]

@drae6984 are you dumb? Im not calmin down when u make stupid statements. Eddie literally deadlifted 500kg first. And squatted 700 plus beltless raw on a whippy bar for reps in training. J think even 800, thor cant do that shit

[@stephenribchester2185]

Enough of this crap. Angus MacAskill was stronger. Go on prove me wrong.. You can't which is the point of my post.

[@WesleyAPEX]

I’d give Maruisz Pudzianowski the edge over everyone because of the way he fought through the pain. He always ground out a few more reps and for a guy who was weak in squatting she still did that better than most. You only seem to care about how much weight they can move. Im talking about who can get 1 more rep when the title is on the line. Also Pudz won WSM by a lot. It wasn’t close most years. He would have such a huge lead by the 4th event it was already over, hence his nickname “the dominator”.

[@rafagawron508]

"POLSKA GUROM"!!!

[@timsmith3969]

well being the strongest does mean moving the most weight hence the focus on how much weight they can move.

[@Rastley85]

No way does a channel I watch and love for baseball vids also love strongman. Ily dude.

[@WesleyAPEX]

@@timsmith3969 if Thor had been able to grind out 1 more rep the way Pudz can he would’ve won many more WSM titles but he couldn’t

[@frankcastle2045]

Also the only 5× WSM

[@simondean5227]

BEST strongmen of all time so far imo (one appearance per athlete)- 1- 2018 WSM Hafthor 2- 2024 Shaw Classic Mitch Hooper 3- 2015 Arnold Classic Brian Shaw 4- 2012 Europe's Strongest Man Big Z 5- 2017 WSM Eddie Hall 6- 2019 WSM Martins 7- 2020 Arnold Classic Mateusz K. 8- Pudzianowski for like, 5 years lol 9- Derek Poundstone at that show where he won every event besides the last 10- 2022 WSM Tom Stoltman 11- 2013 Arnold Classic Mike Jenkins

[@vojtechkorhon4159]

Why 2016 instead of 17 for Brian? He placed close 2nd in 16 while winning dominantly the year after.

[@simondean5227]

@vojtechkorhon4159 I meant to do the bale tote year, which I think is 2015 not 16 so that's my bad

[@kanedelaney7645]

@@simondean5227no ur thinking 2017 - that’s the heavy bale tote. 2017 B Shaw Arnold is the strongest person I’ve ever seen tbh. Crazy dominant and unbeatable.

[@thewestfaceofdhaulagiri6697]

The 2014 Big z Should be way high on the list because like Hafthor in 2018, Big z won both the WSM and the Arnold strongman.

[@simondean5227]

@thewestfaceofdhaulagiri6697 I'm not choosing them based on their best year, I'm choosing by literally the best SHOW, and in an interview Z was asked what his best shape ever was and he said 2012 Europe's.

[@minorityvoice9253]

Cant argue with the top three or the tier of those three. All three are amazing.

[@name751]

Dude, what an incredible video! Appreciate the work.

[@drewbrown9460]

That was a very well done video. Thank you.

[@andrejordan1926]

I think eddie and thor are close in max squat and deadlift but ....eddie nearly died pulling 500kg ...thor looked like he had another 5 to 10 kg in the tank ....eddie is the stronger presser but overall i agree ...thor is the strongest overall

[@Mukation]

Given how smooth the pull was, i'm sure he had 510 or even 520 in him. He just wanted to beat the record so 1 kg more was what he loaded up as a "F you" pretty much.

[@staceygram5555]

I'd put Eddie slightly above Hafthor. - Deadlift is as close to being even as possible. Let's say Eddie was at his limit while Hafthor could perhaps have done 10 kg more - alright, that's 2% stronger. Not much of a difference. And that's only on a 1RM, mind you. If it was deadlifts for reps, I might give Eddie the edge. - Squat is pretty even, too. Again, Hafthor _might_ take the win on a 1RM (not even sure about that), but Eddie might take it on a squat for reps. - Press is the only big difference. And it is a BIG difference. Hafthor's best bench press was 250 kg for 1 rep. Eddie did 265 for 6 reps., paused! Even if we give Hafthor the win on deadlift and squat, they're still so even, whereas Eddie wins by a landslide on pressing.

[@andrejordan1926]

@staceygram5555 i be thinking the same way only because eddie is such a good squatter naturally and i honestly believe eddie couldve had all the pressing records if he wanted them .....its very close ...hafthor has a recorded squat over 1000lbs thats why i gave him the edge but eddie couldve broken ANY static record he wanted to.

[@gabrielsantosalves8386]

Eddie's 500kg was in the middle of a competition, Thor didn't, big difference

[@Mukation]

@gabrielsantosalves8386 Eddie didn't compete, he just showed up at the event for the 500kg attempt and then left. Trying to gatekeep strength is incredibly dumb, Thors lift was supervised by a bunch of strongman legends, it absolutly counts as a legit lift.

[@JosephG23]

For me: 1. Hafthor Björnsson 2. Eddie Hall 3. Big Z 4. Brian Shaw 5. Mitchell Hooper

[@jk47Ssb]

Mark Henry is the strongest man

[@Kickerbawls]

No big z is foul should def be top 3. You must be under 25

[@VLP465]

​@@jk47Ssb 😂 why?.

[@staceygram5555]

I'd put Eddie slightly above Hafthor. - Deadlift is as close to being even as possible. Let's say Eddie was at his limit while Hafthor could perhaps have done 10 kg more - alright, that's 2% stronger. Not much of a difference. And that's only on a 1RM, mind you. If it was deadlifts for reps, I might give Eddie the edge. - Squat is pretty even, too. Again, Hafthor _might_ take the win on a 1RM (not even sure about that), but Eddie might take it on a squat for reps. - Press is the only big difference. And it is a BIG difference. Hafthor's best bench press was 250 kg for 1 rep. Eddie did 265 for 6 reps., paused! Even if we give Hafthor the win on deadlift and squat, they're still so even, whereas Eddie wins by a landslide on pressing.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

​@@staceygram5555 The Eddie that deadlifted 500 wasn't that strong on bench or squat yet. Eddie got good at bench because he started doing it a ton later when he retired from strongman.

[@utgardkraft1412]

My pick aswell. At the beginning I already knew it was between Hafthor and Eddie. Did not actually see The Moose all the way up there. Guess he is stronger than I thought.

[@annatural7553]

If thor manages to get his static strength back and wins SMOE against that cements him as a GOAT. But Mitch man...the guy is a bigger freak of nature than Thor like FFS in 4 YEARS HE WINS EVERYTHING. No one has ever done that but that begs the question imagine a man more talented than Mitch. 👀🙄

[@davidkosiba624]

Thor has the best deadlift , best squat, probably like 4th or 5h best shoulder press and those are just the static lifts, vehicle pulls , over the bar, stones, frame carry he has a case for be the best ever in those events , even i would put dumbell presses here , he pressed 130kg i think at one of the Arnolds

[@markwilson6771]

Everybody says that Thor has the best dead lift, but his dad weighed the plates. It’s not official So Eddie Hall still holds the record

[@AnabolicRick915]

@@markwilson6771Cope and seethe loser it’s still the record

[@raiden3013]

@@markwilson6771 it was weighed and the lift verified by an official judge. thors weight is a legit world record. your opinion is invalid.

[@TomHenksYT]

I agree with most of what you said, but Kieliszkowski is hands down the best at frame carry. And perhaps also at dumbell press, along with Novikov. Still, Thor is an absolute monster and I'm excited to see what he can do at the Arnold's this year!

[@davidkosiba624]

@@markwilson6771 I mean who weighed Eddie's plates? As far as I know nobody did on camera so by your logic it could be just as 'fake' (both were just as legit)

[@ektoras_fl4943]

Before even clicking the video I was like . Yeah its thor . Worth the 30 min

[@AnabolicRick915]

2018-2020 Thor was undoubtedly the strongest human being to have ever walked the Earth.

[@mathewstovell5167]

No. He's the strongest man of the 140 years. Not strongest human ever.

[@Dudebro1012]

​@@mathewstovell5167 High end athletes today are just stronger than people back than because of steroids, science based training, diet, etc... If you think people were stronger back than, then your thinking is just not based on logic.

[@iainonwheels]

​@mathewstovell5167 there's no chance anybody before then came anywhere close to current strongmen

[@idk9637]

@@mathewstovell5167 there is no way anyone was stronger in the past.. ancient humans didnt have steroids, didnt have weightlifting to the extent we do (if at all for 99% of ancient human civilizations), and didnt have the availability of food needed to bulk up to and maintain a 400lb physique.....

[@everythingstrength1485]

Thor, Big Z, Brian.....in that order, imo

[@andrewpotapenkoff7723]

Big Z is a legend because he dominated for many years. And later he kept fighting in finals and earn 2-3 place.

[@everythingstrength1485]

@andrewpotapenkoff7723 8 ASC titles will earn you 🐐 goat status

[@Hazii2018]

Yes Thor was the strongest 🙏🏻

[@joosewv]

If Eddie gets partial credit for his barely missed log record I feel like Mitch should get partial credit for getting a 505 deadlift to his knees. That said I do agree prime Thor is the winner here without a doubt

[@losvatos6714]

I think most of us believe that eddie could set the log record at that time based on all of his excellent overhead performances, if it wasnt for his ankle....

[@wanderer_oti]

Eddie's was way more convincing and he had an ankle injury that hindered him. Mitch just wasn't ready for the 505

[@joosewv]

@ Mitch also didn't prep for the 505 atttempt, he just felt like trying it on the day. Neither is a record but both were still incredible feats of strength

[@antoniocenteno1483]

TBF Eddie had much better chances of pressing that Log than Mitch doing the deadlift

[@BreadTeleporterAndii]

@@joosewv the fact Mitch weighs 320/145kg and even made over 500 budge, is warning that this man is a different creature entirely lol. Seriously if he actually hits even close to 500kg, the man has the best deadlift on earth, because he weighs literally like 42kg less than Eddie and Thor ever have.

[@Khauzz]

I believe it is pretty safe to say that 2020 Hafthor is the strongest human to ever step on Earth, up to date.

[@MegaGTProductions]

Hooper said it was Thor 2018 to 2020. So i'll trust the man on the top 3 of this video

[@Rpgreat]

Look at the thousands of 15+ feet skeletons that have been unearthed and you would realise we are tiny now. Those could easily lift 5-10x more if not even more.

[@vojtechkorhon4159]

You're confusing humans with other species. Dinosaurs are something entirely different.​@@Rpgreat

[@BreadTeleporterAndii]

@@Rpgreatyeah I like looking at giant sloth skeletons and pretend they are human. No human has ever gotten over 9ft /2.72m tall.

[@BreadTeleporterAndii]

And the thing with extreme height is also they are extremely disabled, having to use crutches with no mobility in their legs because the circulatory system simply isn’t fast enough to accommodate for it, along with having enlarged hearts meaning they are more likely to just…randomly die

[@jamesmontgomery6343]

"Tell Eddie Hall to cry about it" 😂 Definitely has to be Thor by a hair over Eddie. It's wild that Hooper is already in the discussion. If he keeps it up, he'll go down as one of the all time greats

[@laurenceT141]

I think I would have included a stone lift as a static lift, I get that most of the atlas events include a lot of movement between lifts but the core lift itself is static. Think that would make a good part two to see how it changes the rankings (if at all)

[@hill160881]

Why when it would just add to thors lead over the top three?

[@fans-of-the-goat-uk]

Hafthor is the greatest stonelifter in history.

[@giovannicupello1977]

And he will further cement himself as the strongest man of all time with deadlifting 501 raw on elephant in March. It will be the greatest lift of all time.

[@BuJammy]

lol

[@ranveerdeshmukh007]

And also no one from Guinness was there to measure it we call it unofficial

[@fans-of-the-goat-uk]

There is no debate, Hafthor is the strongest of the strongest.

[@plz_no_shootz2013]

Mitch is

[@LOS-Late]

Eddie beat the previous record by 35kg Thor did 1kg more

[@easteuropeanviking]

Well explained Bromley. 2018 - 2020 Hafþór is the strongest man to walk the earth. he is also going for 501 raw deadlift at the arnolds!

[@josephaugustinerhodenhiser1353]

Mitchell Hooper regularly says 2018-2020 Hafthor is the best to ever be in his opinion.

[@snoutysnouterson]

How come he didn't have more strongman wins or records then?

[@Nirsterkur]

@@snoutysnouterson Hafthor has 31 international titles (3rd highest in history) and more than 100 world records (highest in history). Research before you type.

[@kanedelaney7645]

@@Nirsterkurnirmal he has a point. Your all over the internet talking about Thor it’s insane. You need a restraining order.

[@kanedelaney7645]

@@Nirsterkurwhat about his major titles? 4 😂. Look it’s still impressive, but ain’t shit compared to the actual greats of the sport.

[@TheEoinB]

I Agree!

[@paolodelsante1425]

Thor 2018 is the strongest ever. Others had a glorious, long caeeer as Z, Mariusz and Shaw had. But Thor is (maybe was, at his peak) the strongest ever

[@barryadcock7332]

Thor is considerd the strongest but Big Z is still the GOAT for me . Crazy to still see Kaz , Bruce and Don still place so high. Colin Bryce said Ted Van de pere could not squat 400lb ! Fun Video .

[@austinschaffner379]

the top 3 is just perfect. thor is the outright strongest, Eddie is the most legendary with his strength, skill, and longevity all playing factors, and mitch is the best at strongman because of his technique, understanding of the sport, and ability. these are all personal opinions, but I think it checks out.

[@ianwebb8066]

Eddie longevity, what are you talking about?

[@william_f_beedle18]

Pure strength -- 1 Thor | 2 Ed | 3 Zydrunas | 4 Brian | 5 Kaz Overall strength (including all events) -- 1 Thor | 2 Zydrunas | 3 Brian | 4 Mitch | 5 Jon Pall

[@williammcgarity8774]

Big time Brian fan, but the numbers don’t lie I really see giving Thor the nod here. There were a few years in a row there that Thor was the undisputed strongest man on the planet

[@Bknorrski]

Great summary !

[@jacobsmith3307]

Eddie above Shaw? wow. I love Eddie but Shaw is way stronger. Eddie occasionally peaked in certain events.

[@94tegsi]

Eddie retired as soon as he hit his peak

[@powerbuilder1019]

Agreed with Fullthor as the STRONGEST of all time💪, sorry Kaz, Mariusz, Magnus fans. They are great but not the strongest ever. But have you seen the urban legend guy "Tom Haviland?" His lifts are just insane. He might have a crack if he can just join or if his feats are actually real and.....nevermind. 🤭 but his lifts are really huge.

[@BreadTeleporterAndii]

His lifts are stuff to not scoff at, even Mitch says he has a shot if his lifts are to be believed, HOWEVER, there’s no shot he’s touching Thor in static strength, or even Eddie, hell even Mitch himself. He is a jack of all trades absolute fuckin maniac of a home strongman, but he has basically next to 0 chance of getting any world records.

[@DragonTamer31K]

I'm not a big fan of Thor as a personality but as a strongman he is mythological

[@powerbuilder1019]

@ Haha, correct, I even doubt if he will ever join. But Mitch said there are lifts that are really unbelievable. And his leverage is fantastic. There's a video of him benching 600 lbs like it was 250 lbs easy and without struggle in full range of motion even with long arms. That's why I want him to join coz I want to know if he can do it on a controlled environment with judges and if the plates are actually real. 🤭Because any lifter who watched his videos knows that his lifts are crazy. But yeah, He wont be beating Thor.👍

[@BreadTeleporterAndii]

@ of course not, that would be mental. xD

[@Ben10Blader]

I think most of us can agree that Thor is the strongest but Hooper is the most naturally talented.

[@josephaugustinerhodenhiser1353]

2018-2020 Thor.

[@Nirsterkur]

Hafthor Julius Bjornsson.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

27:27

[@drae6984]

Fax

[@sambasedsamurai9338]

It's close at the top, but I immediately thought of Thor, he has to be the most freaky human being on the planet, we might have to wait for quiet some time before someone will match him in sheer uniqueness.

[@EllisThings]

yep, Thor is the strongest person there's ever been

[@robthompson9486]

As always Bromley great video, You can’t argue with the numbers especially when you are Just going with the Numbers. For now it’s Thor, but if Mitch stays healthy you can’t bet against him being the Goat

[@kennethelledge3522]

Good video. Thanks for the qualifier at the beginning. It's a powerlifting guide to who is the strongest strongman. Too bad this is lost on most of the comments.

[@johanhofstedt7317]

I agree!!

[@brad5349]

Squatting a 1000lbs at 6’10 is insanity. May never see that again from someone that tall.

[@Micheldied]

It's Thor.

[@petergripping1440]

Exactly....Thor really has bested everyone. He is going to do 1 510-515 kg deadlift this year. His pressing is really coming back. I believe he will beat Mitch this year for the shows he enters.

[@MrZackTyler]

Honestly I’d go 1. Thor 2. Eddie (could be strongest static lifter ever) 3. Brian Shaw 4. Hooper 5. Big Z

[@simay4977]

Really enjoyed that. Thank you

[@timbeech2056]

I think that's fair. Thor tore his pec targeting the raw powerlifting total record; The rate at which he built strength in that run makes Mitch's progress look slow. That's probably why he got injured but he looked basically on track to get the record. That's the truest test of maximum strength there is and if he took it slower, I think he would have got it so he's an obvious winner.

[@lekkerpruven887]

If only people would've warned him. Ow, they did. Everyone with a working brain said he was going to get injured.

[@losvatos6714]

@@timbeech2056 by your logic eddie is the strongest because he was playing with weights that would tear thors pecs years before thor got injured.

[@timbeech2056]

@@losvatos6714 Thor has a better squat and deadlift.

[@losvatos6714]

@@timbeech2056 he has a better deadlift with 1kg... Done 4 years after eddie did his 500... He has a better squat.. But with better prep for 1 rep, knee wraps, belt, suit,squat bar... They will be pretty close on max squats if eddie peaked his.

[@joemama226]

@@losvatos6714 His raw deadlift is 8 kg ahead, his looked like a warmup. With ease 10 kg ahead on elephant bar. 50 kg ahead strapless. If he pushed to his limits he would be even farther on deadlift than he already is

[@brianstevenson760]

I agree and have been saying it for years: Hafthor would have won WSM multiple times and be in the conversation of Best Ever if he hadn't let his pride convince him to leave Strongman entirely after his lone win.

[@AdamTec]

Thor is the strongest, Shaw is the greatest.

[@vojtechkorhon4159]

How can Brian be considered greater than Žydrūnas? Z's accomplishments across his long career are better.

[@AdamTec]

@vojtechkorhon4159 just my very biased opinion

[@vojtechkorhon4159]

@AdamTec fair enough

[@raiden3013]

@vojtechkorhon4159 greatest is subjective. but in terms of strongmen Brian is at the top like the others but has the personality of the greatest of all time unlike the others. Big Z is the goat as well but he is much more reserved and quiet strongmen than Shaw. Thor and eddie both act like children which tarnishes their goat status. Mitchel hooper is also looking to be a strong goat. and if he hits a 501 kg deadlift he will probably cement it. Brian shaw is al so moving the strongmen world forward by hosting the Strongest man on earth event to shake up the strongmen wolrd. goat isnt always the best numbers. brian is just near it and has the bravado to be that face of strongmen liek Michael Jordan to basketball or Muhamad Ali to boxing.

[@bartsted8369]

yeah man i think your right

[@John.J_Stud64]

It is definitely Hafthor.

[@RonnieSwoleman123]

Really interesting video, I feel like Stoltman and Hooper will push each other past even Hall/Thor levels soon enough but at the moment its probably Thor. We have been blessed with strongman over the last 2 decades.

[@Nirsterkur]

*Hafthor Julius Bjornsson is the Strongest Man to have ever lived.* My primary criteria is simple: Brute Strength supertotal across the Deadlift, Squat, Bench, Log and Stone: 501 (1,105) + 460 (1,014) + 250 (551) + 213 (470) + 260 (573) for 1,684 (3,713). Nobody comes even a hundred pounds close.

[@НикитаГолухин-ы2х]

What is the total of Zydrunas or Eddie Hall?

[@Nirsterkur]

​@@НикитаГолухин-ы2х *PEAK BRUTE STRENGTH:* Deadlift, Squat, Bench, Log & Stone: Brian: [467.5], [410], [245*], [211], 254 = 1,587.5 Zydrunas: 440, 425.5, 265.5, 228, 243 = 1,602 Eddie: 500, [405], 280, 213, 209 = 1,607 Hafthor: 501, [460], 250, 213, [260] = 1,684 For Americans: B: [1,031], [904], [540*], [465], 560 = 3,500 Z: 970, 938, 585, 503, 536 = 3,532 E: 1,102, [893], 617, 470, 460 = 3,543 H: 1,105, [1,014], 551, 470, [573] = 3,713 Key: - Numbers which are within [ ] brackets are done during training or not sanctioned by a governing body or not infront of a credible referee. - The * indicates that no actual 1 rep max was done but a double (2 reps) was converted into a speculative 1RM using a standard 1RM calculator. - Squats from Brian & Eddie are claims with no video proof. Therefore nobody can prove them with irrefutable evidence specially on what kind of a depth they hit, and nobody knows whether they actually happened or not. I have anyway given them the benefit of doubt. - Zydrunas's Deadlift is 1 inch deficit. However his best standard height DL is lower than that: 435 (959) during training. - Eddie claims a 300 (661) Bench, but it's equipped. Zydrunas also claims a 285 (628) raw Bench but there’s no video proof. Zydrunas also claims a 440 (970) for 2 raw squat, but there's no video to prove it either. His triple with the same weight (which there's a video) are clear half squats. Even if we give all those to them, their supertotals will be still less than Hafthor’s (who has video proof for all 5 of his lifts).

[@willbradley3201]

“Brute strength” shouldn’t be the only metric used though. The point of strongman is to have static lifts mixed in with dynamic ones, else it’s just powerlifting with a few extra fancy lifts added in.

[@Mr66Undertaker]

I'm not disagreeing with you, but it all comes down to the fact that Hafthor bothered to compete in powerlifting, while the rest didn't, at least not at the peak of their powers.

[@Nirsterkur]

​@@willbradley3201 What more lifts or events would you like to add? *PEAK EVENT PERFORMANCES:* Zydrunas v. Brian v. Eddie v. Hafthor Standard Bar Deadlift - Hafthor Elephant Bar Deadlift - Hafthor Hummer Tyre Deadlift - Zydrunas Silver Dollar Deadlift - Eddie Raw Deadlift - Hafthor Deadlift for reps (Axel) - Eddie Deadlift for reps (Stiff bar/ Raw) - Hafthor Deadlift for reps (Car) - Hafthor Deadlift static hold - Hafthor Squat - Hafthor Squat for reps - Hafthor (380*5 Raw/ paused), Eddie (350*6 Raw), Zydrunas (329*15 Equipped), & Hafthor (200*29 Raw) Keg drop Squat - Hafthor Front Squat - Zydrunas Bench - Eddie & Zydrunas DB incline press - Eddie & Hafthor DB shoulder press - Eddie Log - Zydrunas Log for reps - Zydrunas Axel - Eddie Axel for reps - Zydrunas Viking press - Eddie 1 arm Dumbbell press - Hafthor 1 arm DB press for reps - Hafthor & Brian Super Yoke - Zydrunas Viking Log carry - Hafthor Timber Carry - Hafthor Farmers walk - Zydrunas, Hafthor, Brian, Wheelbarrow carry - Hafthor Shield carry - Hafthor Mooring-Bitt carry - Hafthor Flip & Drag - Hafthor Husafell Stone - Hafthor Dinnie Stones - Hafthor Jón Páll Sigmarsson Stone & Northumberland Stone - Hafthor Lundstom Stones - Hafthor Odd Haugen Tombstone - Hafthor Natural Stones - Hafthor Atlas Stone (Max)/ Manhood Stone - Hafthor 5 Atlas Stones (100-180) - Hafthor 5 Atlas Stones (120-180) - Brian 5 Atlas Stones (120-200) - Hafthor 5 Atlas Stones (140-180) - Zydrunas 5 Atlas Stones (140-200) - Hafthor 5 Atlas Stones (150-210) - Hafthor 6 Atlas Stones (100-200) - Hafthor 5 Inver Stones (125-191) - Hafthor Inver Stone press - Hafthor Natural Stone press - Hafthor Block press - Hafthor Keg toss (Max.) - Hafthor 8 kegs (4.9 m bar) - Hafthor 8 kegs (4.8 m bar) - Zydrunas Sandbag over bar (both max weight & height) - Hafthor One arm Highland games Weight over bar - Hafthor Medicine ball - Zydrunas Loading race - Hafthor Medley - Hafthor Power Stairs - Hafthor & Zydrunas Hercules Hold - Brian & Hafthor Captains of Crush - Brian Plate pinching - Brian Thor's Hammer - Hafthor Rolling thunder - Brian Inch DB - Brian & Hafthor Millenium DB - Brian Bar bending - Hafthor Anvil lift - Brian Blobs - Brian Front Hold - Eddie Fingals fingers - Zydrunas Norse Hammers - Hafthor Basque Circle - Hafthor Conan's Wheel of Pain - Hafthor Arm over Arm pull - Brian Sledge pull - Hafthor Boat pull - Brian & Hafthor Car pull - Hafthor Truck Pull - Hafthor Bus Pull - Hafthor Plane Pull - Hafthor Summary: Zydrunas: 14 Brian: 13 Eddie: 9 Zydrunas & Brian & Eddie: 36 Hafthor: 55

[@ThomasSFH]

Great video :-) Very entertaining

[@hans84_de]

Good analysis. It is Fullthor.

[@CarlSandersTBone]

Love this. Great and fair analysis.

[@martj1313]

No matter how you measure this, Thor or Eddie are the only two contenders.

[@rpsnider85]

Brian and Eddie will likely always be my favorites but I can't really argue that the STRONGEST guy is who you've said.

[@paul_oliver_duggan29]

Thor

[@BrianNassar]

Another awesome video! 🙏🏽

[@mimosalamina4690]

THOR!

[@erlendstnes7077]

Svend Karlsen stated he had a 410kg deadlift as his PR

[@187Cazcrash]

I have yet to see any one stronger than Thor in 2018.

[@sonofsouth2800]

Strongman is more than static lifts as it becomes powerlifting skewed. Grip strength is not considered, endurance, agility etc After watching latest wsm I would have Tom Stoltman in top 5 for sure he strict pressed that axle at 460 with long arms. Best strongmen are good all rounders. Not bad overall

[@XDAG993]

2018 Thor is the strongest human ever.

[@michaelbritz1110]

2017 Eddie Hall

[@XDAG993]

@michaelbritz1110 in every event, in their prime, 2018 Thor would win.

[@ryaniam22]

Brian Shaw is a close 2nd. I don't care what these other numbers say. Then the competitions are flawed. Brian is clearly stronger in most ways than most to these MUCH smaller guys

[@WesleyAPEX]

13:47 ridiculous. They’re gonna send the WSM to the meat grinder to die in a unwinnable war. One of the saddest things i’ve heard.

[@antoniocenteno1483]

About static strenght is between Thor and Eddie (all the roads always come to this two lol). For OHP, or perssing for that matter, it has to be Eddie, has a higher bench, his axel PB is 216KG, his best log 213KG but deinetly could do at least 225 (speculative). And his best bench was 300KG. In comparisson Thor has 206KG, 213KG and 250. Not to mention he tore his pec pressing. Hover, Hafthor was a much better dumbell presser and also out paced Hall at lighter OHP events with ease. For the Deadlift it has to be Hafthor. The difference Hall has on him on press is the difference Thor currently (and since Hall is retired) will forever maintain on him on the Deadlift. But this is not just about the 501 vs 500. Is because Thor has outclased Eddie (and every other deadlifter): Thor has a 501KG strongman deadlift (WR) but done in a singly ply squat suit, yes, we are yet to know how much he could do in deadlift Multiply, plus the ease with wich he did, his EB WR is 474KG and his best PB is 480KG; Is the man that currently holds the most 1K pound deadlift with stagering 19 times over said barrier. Holds the heaviest record on the axl deadlift of 380KG with 6 (might be 7); the car deadlift record and the 350KG deadlift for reps with 10, but did them raw. In comparisson Eddie has 500KG IN multiply; 465KG EB, has done (to my knowledge) 8 1k deadlifts; and 350X9 reps BUT he did them in multiply and figure of 8 straps.

[@TheLegMan1]

Eddie's best bench was 280, 300 kg was done with a bench shirt

[@Gnybr]

@@antoniocenteno1483 He did the deadlift in his home gym which shouldn't count at all

[@jamesmaitlandstewart08]

@@Gnybr Hafthor holds the world records in both equipped and raw strongman deadlifts. he is hands down the best deadlifter and also the squatter among the two.

[@bigman4175]

@@Gnybrbut it does 😂🎉

[@Gnybr]

@ No it doesn't no strongman accept that lift as valid neither Big Z, Eddie himself or Brian Shaw.

[@Joncka]

Agree with some, disagree with some. The top three is agreeable, so is the winner. EDIT: Martins is also a terrific squatter, having won the 2016 WSM squat, did geat in 2017, and won again in 2019 WSM squat event, and did a max T-bar squat at 434kg, wraps and suit.

[@gsftbeast9761]

thor

[@budthecyborg4575]

Just the fact Thor did 501 without breaking a sweat easily makes him the #1 all time strongest man. Eddie did it first but Thor did it MUCH better.

[@jamesmaitlandstewart08]

There can only be one: Hafthor Bjornsson!

[@HoundStuff]

Nice work categorizing and breaking this down.

[@BJWFenix]

Hafthor. its funny though I tend to split strongmen into two type the athlete vs the brute. most of the weaker* strongmen used their endurance and athletic ability and recovery to make up for where they wont match the raw power . Brutes of course tend to smash the weights but they have abysmal cardio agility and endurance. Hafthor Hooper Stoltman and co are so scary because they have both in spades credit to Marius Shaw and Z for inventing that archetype and really changing everything irts why they are on the rushmore for anyone with a brain. but yeah its a new era.

[@Paddythelaad]

Complains about Europeans...the whole video is about Europeans.

[@szorakozas_a_javabol]

Currently, the title of the strongest record-holder likely belongs to Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Thor) or Zydrunas Savickas (Big Z), both of whom have established numerous records in strongman history. However, the future of the sport seems to be in the hands of Mitchell Hooper. Mitchell has already achieved an impressive array of records and continues to make extraordinary progress. His trajectory suggests he could eventually dominate key events, including the deadlift, squat, and log lift. His rapid development is arguably among the most remarkable in strongman history. In 2024, Mitchell narrowly missed victory at the World’s Strongest Man competition due to an unfortunate incident with his hands, which was more a case of bad luck than a reflection of his abilities. Given his current trajectory, Mitchell Hooper is poised to become the greatest strongman of all time within the next five years.

[@aidanwillette4852]

thank you ChatGPT for the analysis

[@szorakozas_a_javabol]

@@aidanwillette4852 chatGPT just corrected the errors, the analysis is mine, I am watching it closely

[@brandonkelson4104]

Very good video. I like how everything is measured out and judged. I didn't like the cursing, but other than that, great job.

[@dirklloyd3257]

Big fan of Eddie for his antics fun to watch but agree with the rankings. Thor peak freaky genetics vs Eddie craziest drive ever

[@nickamedy3148]

Solid ranking

[@kiznisha2562]

Before I watch the video: Overall strength: Hafthor. Static power: Eddie Hall. Dynamic strength: Brian Shaw, perhaps also Mitch Hooper is in the running in the modern era. Lots of other factors and specialisations to consider (Tom Stoltman being a good example of being supreme at a single event) just my opinion but this is a fair list I think.

[@J.c410]

I mean, Haftor as a 200kg+ behemiuth was still able to beat the likes of Kieliskowsky in dynamic events while being the strongest static lifter and hmdefinitly far closer on the stones to Tom that some people give him credit for. Still holds the wr run on the heavy set of atlas at giant live, and better at every stone other than Atlas than Tom

[@schmitzvi]

Waiting for Eddie to have a cry about Thor's record for the 117th time.

[@bigpig88]

2018 thor

[@lewisruffalo2221]

If Thor hadn't torn his peck, he would have broken the powerlifting total as well. His strength was increasing at a rapid rate during that prep.

[@william_f_beedle18]

Good assessment. Hafthor is the strongest ever.

[@ThinkSimply]

NICE WORK,thanks for doing this.

[@johnallstadt]

Hafthor

[@thoughtsuponatime847]

He said what we all knew. Thor is the strongest human ever.

[@ryanmcbee1927]

1. Thor 2 . Hall.3. hooper 4. Z 5. Big Shaw. And 4 - 5 was the only part I went back and forth on 2018 Thor is the strongest dude ever to compete

[@vladgiurc3133]

Thor might be the absolute strongest, but I think everyone would prefer Hooper performance. I mean numbers so close to those of these 2 best behemoths, while 100 lbs less, way faster and with the endurance of a horse!?!? Sing me up!

[@markovasil1608]

Thor pretty easily wins

[@chowderwaffle9952]

Not having Brian in thumbnail is criminal

[@imdibene]

Hafthor ez

[@Patriot4TheTree]

I'd give it to the guy that played Napoleon Dynamite.

[@brianchurchard862]

Big z no one then thor but wait another couple of years and thor will be no one of all time, he doex everything with ease

[@nathansmith3608]

I'm picturing the IQ chart meme with both ends of the bell curve saying Hafthor is the strongest strong man ever

[@muhammadulizshahlaeidullah]

Easy... THOR

[@Theyoufeelme]

Bryan thor and Eddie are the only men that can be mentioned. It's hard to think of a 4th