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In 2016, Eddie Hall set the world record for field lifting, an exercise that places great demands on the muscles of the seat, back, and thighs. Hall’s world record was 500 kg.
He had decided “The Mountain” to attack. Viewers on the Icelander Twitch channel witnessed him “warming up” with 420 and 465 kg. Then it became clear for the record attempt of 501 kg.
Björnsson took the position before lifting the many pounds off the floor. The world record was a fact. He roared in cheers before hugging his wife.
I am speechless. I am very grateful to be able to do this, considering what the world is going through, “Björnsson said in an interview posted on the Rogue Fitness YouTube channel.
– I think I could lift more, but what’s the point? I am happy with this, he added.
Exercise enthusiasts discuss on social media whether the Björnsson uprising can be approved as an official record according to the rules for the power-lifting. However, that doesn’t change that no one has ever done a heavier land survey than Icelandic.
