Hafthor Bjornsson

“Remember, there is no right way to train, so you need to experiment until you find the right routine for you.”

“The deadlift is the single best exercise.”

“My mindset has changed to think about what I can eat to become a better athlete, not just a bigger one.”

“When I'm filming, I always have to have breaks to eat.”

“There's nothing better than proving people wrong.”

“Everybody said you're never going to win this whole Classic. You're not strong enough. You're big, you're athletic, you're fast - but you will never win this Arnold Classic. Those were the people who didn't believe in me... I put in the work every single day - and here I am, three times champ!”

“I love to try new things.”

“I began sports as a Basketball player but got into lifting weights after a recurring ankle problem that stopped me from competing in basketball despite having surgeries.”

“Getting bigger isn't a big deal for me. I don't want to get bigger. But having a nicer body and being stronger is definitely something I'm aiming for.”

“I have to eat every two hours to maintain myself.”

“As an actor, you have to be able to put yourself into the character since your job is literally making the character and the situation he is in believable.”

“I need to work on my endurance.”

“I like to switch things up every four weeks by adding new exercises to my routine and alternating between high and low repetitions. This combats plateau, helping you see results quicker.”

“I am the future of strength as I am King of the Stones!”

“If you're dedicated, it's going to pay off.”

“One cheat meal once in a while is fine as long as you stay on track the rest of the planning. I had five really good meals today, one cheat meal.”

“Health is very important to be able to reach your goals.”

“Game of Thrones' was my first big role and to be a part of that is definitely life-changing. It doesn't matter who you are, it will change your life forever.”

“I'm doing more acting, but I'm also focusing on strongman.”

“I'm fast for my size. I'm very good at moving events - throwing, pulling trucks, Atlas stones. I win them all.”