Speaking to TMZ, the Icelandic giant has revealed that to be the case – suggesting he could have added rounded the weight up to as much as 520kg.  

“Honestly I can sit and say that I could have pulled comfortably 510kg [1,124 pounds], that’s just me being completely honest…. I could have pulled possibly, with a grind, 520kg [1,146 pounds],” he said. 

“The thing people have to realize is when the weight is this heavy, every kilogram counts… even though 501kg looked easy, when you add another 9kg on it, it’s a lot.”

You can see his lift below: 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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I have no words. What an amazing day, one I will remember for the rest of my life. I said I was coming for it and once I set my mind on something I’m a dog with a bone. Want to give a huge shoutout to my family, friends, coaches, fans, sponsors and haters, all of whom helped this lift be possible. If you want to show some extra support head over to my YouTube, hit subscribe and check out my latest video where you can see some behind the scenes! Thank you all for your support! Support a family business – hafthorbjornsson.com . @roguefitness @reignbodyfuel @revive_md @transparentlabs @sbdapparel @kindafitkindafat_apparel @freezesleeve @coresportsworld @worldsultimatestrongman @australianstrengthcoach @stanefferding @theverticaldiet @andrireyr @stefansolvi @runarhrodi @kelc33

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 Bjornsson’s new record mark sparked a war of words with 32-year-old Hall,  who despite wishing his fellow strongmen well before the event changed his tune afterwards, to the extent that the two goliaths have agree to collide in an uber-heavyweight boxing bout in Las Vegas next year. 

Let’s hope that happens. 

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