There is no rest for Hafthor Bjornsson, as he took on another deadlift challenge just days after the 2026 Enhanced Games. This time, the Mountain set his sights on the 400-kilogram (881.8-pound) Deadlift AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible), which is widely accepted as one of the most coveted records in Strongman. He decided to perform at the 2026 Swaglift Day, which took place on May 30th in the Czech Republic. There, Hafthor managed to lock out seven repetitions, which officially marked a new World Record.
Hafthor Bjornsson has been the king of the deadlift ever since he came out of retirement, regardless of the format of the event. So, having endured months of training specialized solely for the deadlift, Hafthor decided to seize the opportunity and go for the 400-kilogram (881.8-pound) AMRAP record while he was at the peak of his strength.
For his attempt, Hafthor Bjornsson put on a deadlift suit, lifting belt, and lifting straps. As for his footwear, the Icelandic Strongman only wore a pair of socks. He started off strong, easily completing the first five reps. His sixth rep looked a bit slower than the previous ones, which is why Hafthor decided to rest for a couple of seconds before going for the final rep, all while still holding the barbell. The short bit of rest resulted in a very smooth seventh repetition, which marked a new World Record.
The previous 400-kilogram (881.8-pound) AMRAP World Record was held by Rauno Heinla. The Estonian Strongman set the record with six reps back in 2020, and it remained untouched until Hafthor decided to break it.
Watch Hafthor Bjornsson’s deadlift here:
Just one week prior to his endeavor in the Czech Republic, Hafthor Bjornsson went to Las Vegas, where he appeared in the 2026 Enhanced Games. He went there with only one goal, to set a new 515-kilogram (1,135.4-pound) Deadlift World Record. Unfortunately, although he had his best ever prep, Hafthor failed to set a new record. He got the barbell up to his knees, but just couldn’t get it to full lockout.
Following the 515-kilogram (1,135.4-pound) deadlift attempt, Hafthor Bjornsson and his coach reflected on the performance. They revealed that the potential issue might have been the body weight, as Hafthor came in at around 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds), which is about 5 kilograms (11 pounds) below the optimal weight. However, they revealed that there are some talks in regard to another attempt at the 2027 Enhanced Games.
Hafthor Bjornsson has achieved a lot throughout his career, having won the World’s Strongest Man, Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe’s Strongest Man, and many other competitions. In addition, he is the current Deadlift World Record holder and one of only two men who deadlifted half a ton or more.
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Hafthor Bjornsson has been extremely active in the past few weeks, during which he displayed his greatness once again. It now remains to be seen what his plans for the remainder of the season are, with many fans hoping to see him back in a full competition. Consequently, rumors have started going around that Hafthor is looking to compete at the 2026 Rogue Invitational.
