Welcome to our collection of insightful and inspiring quotes by Hafthor Bjornsson, the Icelandic strongman, actor, and former professional strongman competitor. Hafthor, famously known as The Mountain from the hit television series Game of Thrones, has not only left an indelible mark on the screen but also in the world of strength athletics. Standing at an imposing height of 6 feet 9 inches and weighing over 400 pounds, Hafthor’s physical prowess is matched only by his determination and resilience.
Throughout his career, Hafthor Bjornsson has shared words of wisdom that resonate with aspiring athletes, individuals pursuing personal growth, and anyone striving to overcome challenges. From his experiences in competitive strongman events to his dedication to fitness and mental fortitude, Hafthor’s quotes offer valuable insights into the mindset required to achieve success in various aspects of life. Whether you seek motivation to push your physical limits or inspiration to conquer obstacles, Hafthor’s words encapsulate the essence of strength, determination, and perseverance.
Below, you’ll find a curated selection of Hafthor Bjornsson quotes that you can draw inspiration from, share with others, or use to ignite your own journey towards greatness. Let these quotes serve as reminders of the power within you to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.
I don’t get people asking me to fight face-to-face but there’s a lot of brave folk on the Internet. Hafthor Bjornsson
I eat very healthy overall – but because of my weight, I need fast carbs, easy carbs. So maybe before a training session or after a training session, I eat what I want. Hafthor Bjornsson
I never back down from a challenge and when I learned that a single drop of Krazy Glue was strong enough to hold up to 1,000 pounds, I knew I had to put the product’s strength to the test for myself. Hafthor Bjornsson
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. Hafthor Bjornsson
I’ve been training all my life, but probably didn’t grow muscle-y until I quit doing basketball. I played for Iceland’s under-18 and under-17 team, so it wasn’t until probably 2007, 2008 that I start to gain a lot of weight. Hafthor Bjornsson
If there’s anything that offends me, especially if it’s towards my family, I just block them. I don’t accept that. I don’t get upset because I like to focus on the positive. Hafthor Bjornsson
For some reason people are very polite to me, but some ask me for autographs and photos. Hafthor Bjornsson
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. Hafthor Bjornsson
I’ve always enjoyed lifting heavy; I saw extremely good results. I just got hooked, seeing how strong I got and how much my body changed. Hafthor Bjornsson
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. Hafthor Bjornsson
I always knew, in my heart of hearts, I would win World’s Strongest Man. Hafthor Bjornsson
It’s always OK to find help. Don’t be ashamed if you need help. I have help from so many people. My wife helps me with my diet all the time. I have a nutritionist. Hafthor Bjornsson
I was a center. I was quite athletic, I could shoot okay and I trained a lot. I played with the national team in Iceland. Hafthor Bjornsson
Maybe after my strongman career, I’ll focus more on acting. Who knows? Hafthor Bjornsson
I am eating around 10,000 calories a day, which is a lot. I’m obviously a professional and I am the World’s Strongest Man. This is something that a normal human being would never do. You would never eat that amount of food, because you would get tired, it’s too many calories for you to intake. Hafthor Bjornsson
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. Hafthor Bjornsson
No one has ever threatened me in real life but on Facebook and Twitter it’s all the time. You just get Internet warriors. Hafthor Bjornsson
If you don’t eat, you don’t grow. Hafthor Bjornsson
People laughed at him and said, ‘you’ll never be famous, your name is too hard.’ But everybody knows who Arnold Schwarzengger is. I’m far, far away from where he is. Hafthor Bjornsson
I try not to let other people’s opinions or words drag me down. Hafthor Bjornsson
Training and eating with super precision and determination on top of an already busy schedule as an actor and businessman has been really difficult and I am lucky to have the support of my family, friends and fans. Hafthor Bjornsson
I am the future of strength as I am King of the Stones! Hafthor Bjornsson
I eat a lot of sweet potatoes, a lot of meat, fish, chicken, good fats like cocoa butter, almonds. Hafthor Bjornsson
Being the strongest man in the world is exciting for me. Hafthor Bjornsson
I’m not afraid of a challenge, so I couldn’t say no when KFC asked me if I wanted to attempt to pull a massive amount of Double Crispy Colonel sandwiches instead of a semi-truck like I normally do. Hafthor Bjornsson
We have very good fish in Iceland. Hafthor Bjornsson
It’s not just all about the training, it’s all around: You have to train well, sleep well, eat well. Hafthor Bjornsson
For a beginner, find a trainer that you trust and set some goals. Hafthor Bjornsson
I train mostly for my static power: dead lifts. Hafthor Bjornsson
I’m doing more acting, but I’m also focusing on strongman. Hafthor Bjornsson
When you want to be the best, you do whatever it takes. Hafthor Bjornsson
The deadlift is the single best exercise. Hafthor Bjornsson
A lot of big guys can’t bend down, have knee pain, are slow. I’m fast. I’m flexible, especially for my size. Hafthor Bjornsson
Acting just came to me. Hafthor Bjornsson
White rice, not traditionally healthy, is easier on my tummy and lets me eat more. Hafthor Bjornsson
When I’m filming, I always have to have breaks to eat. Hafthor Bjornsson
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! Hafthor Bjornsson
The best training partner isn’t the guy who is the strongest; it’s the guy who motivates you and helps you to get better. Hafthor Bjornsson
The easiest part is the training, the hardest part is the diet. Hafthor Bjornsson
Girls ask me to pick them up all of the time, and I have to admit, sometimes it’s hard to put them down again. Hafthor Bjornsson
I had a great time on ‘Game of Thrones.’ Hafthor Bjornsson
Some days you just can’t train. Hafthor Bjornsson
I go the grocery store every day, or at most every two days. Hafthor Bjornsson
To begin with, I basically ate everything. Pizza, pasta – anything to make myself bigger. I am now very conscious of what I put into my body. Hafthor Bjornsson
Don’t tie yourself down to one workout, as your muscles quickly adapt to a certain style of training, so you’ll see less results over time. The same can be said about cardio and your diet. Hafthor Bjornsson
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. Hafthor Bjornsson
I’ve travelled a lot so I’ve been to South Africa before and it’s beautiful. Hafthor Bjornsson
There’s nothing better than proving people wrong. Hafthor Bjornsson
To be the best, you have to have the right equipment at your disposal. Hafthor Bjornsson
My mindset has changed to think about what I can eat to become a better athlete, not just a bigger one. Hafthor Bjornsson
We need very specific equipment to train for World’s Strongest Man and it’s very hard to find this equipment in a normal gym. That’s why I have my own gym back in Iceland. Hafthor Bjornsson
I love greens, like spinach, avocado, broccoli. Hafthor Bjornsson
Everything is expensive in Iceland, especially food, and especially healthy food. Hafthor Bjornsson
People often forget that even though training is very important, your diet also has to be very good. You have to get plenty of rest. That’s when your body reacts to the training. Hafthor Bjornsson
I love my life, I get to travel the world, meet a lot of people. Hafthor Bjornsson
I’m fast for my size. I’m very good at moving events – throwing, pulling trucks, Atlas stones. I win them all. Hafthor Bjornsson
Health is very important to be able to reach your goals. Hafthor Bjornsson
It’s very, very extreme how much food I need to put in to my body. It’s a lot of work. More work than people realise. Hafthor Bjornsson
I need to work on my endurance. Hafthor Bjornsson
I need to force feed myself. I’m constantly fighting to stay the weight I am. Hafthor Bjornsson
I just fell in love with the weights, fell in love with training hard. Hafthor Bjornsson
There were so many people who didn’t believe in me. Hafthor Bjornsson
You don’t get to be the best unless you dedicate yourself to what you are doing. Hafthor Bjornsson
I’m the kind of a guy that if I go into something, I go all in. Hafthor Bjornsson
Remember, there is no right way to train, so you need to experiment until you find the right routine for you. Hafthor Bjornsson
I love to try new things. Hafthor Bjornsson
You have to be willing to work 365 days a year and be absolutely obsessed with what you want to achieve and if you’re willing to go that far then you’re able to be the World’s Strongest Man. Hafthor Bjornsson
When people ask me about my routine, it’s hard to say because I change it every week. Hafthor Bjornsson
I was always taller than everybody else. Hafthor Bjornsson
If you’re dedicated, it’s going to pay off. Hafthor Bjornsson
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. Hafthor Bjornsson
I can still be 200 kilograms but still have enough endurance for strongman – I feel like if I get much heavier than that it’s going to affect my endurance a lot. Hafthor Bjornsson
To become one of the best stone lifters in the world, you have to have a good trainer. Hafthor Bjornsson
People try to be rude against me, my family, my girlfriend, anything. People like to be mean to people through social media. Hafthor Bjornsson
I treat my body the same way I would treat a brand new car. You have to treat it well so it can run for a long time. Hafthor Bjornsson
I think it’s good to be nervous. It means you care. Hafthor Bjornsson
I have to eat every two hours to maintain myself. Hafthor Bjornsson