Worlds strongest man admits to steroid useage!!!

[Dave D]

I dont even know what to think anymore. Sports are corrupted to their core.

http://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/26522096/got-strongman-champ-admits-steroid-use

[SF1900]

Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, the man known to "Game of Thrones" fans as "The Mountain" and the reigning World's Strongest Man, says he is willing to do whatever is necessary to win -- including taking steroids.

Say it ain't so!!!

[myt1]

Ground breaking journalism right there.  Why doesn't ESPN ask this of every NFL football player they interview?

The answer is as shocking as a 440lb WSM admitting to juice........money.

NFL pays the bills so no tough questions are ever asked.  In fact, Al Jazeera had Peyton "the forehead" Manning and Gay Matthews nailed for PED's and ESPN dropped the story as the NFL suspended one player no one knew of, and proceeded to look the other way after.

I don't understand why he admitted to this though?  He put a big target on his back when he defends his title, and it's not going to help his hollywood career....assuming there is one past that show anyway

[IronMagazine.com]

OMG no way! lol

[Dave D]

Ground breaking journalism right there.  Why doesn't ESPN ask this of every NFL football player they interview?

The answer is as shocking as a 440lb WSM admitting to juice........money.

NFL pays the bills so no tough questions are ever asked.  In fact, Al Jazeera had Peyton "the forehead" Manning and Gay Matthews nailed for PED's and ESPN dropped the story as the NFL suspended one player no one knew of, and proceeded to look the other way after.

I don't understand why he admitted to this though?  He put a big target on his back when he defends his title, and it's not going to help his hollywood career....assuming there is one past that show anyway

The Peyton Manning story isnt exactly apples to apples here. The dude was trying to recover from nerve damage so he could have a normal life. There was a point where many thought his nfl career was over and his arm strength was never the same.

Plus the alleged shipments were to Peytons wife, and on top of everything the guy that supplied the info was less than credible .


That said Thor probably isnt worried about breaking Icelandic laws nor the testing in WSM. Hes a champion.

Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, the man known to "Game of Thrones" fans as "The Mountain" and the reigning World's Strongest Man, says he is willing to do whatever is necessary to win -- including taking steroids.

Say it ain't so!!!

SF1900 i'm so sorry you had to find this out here, from me of all people. I know how you and Rory love WSM and how these televised competitions of pure unadulterated strength have bonded your relationship.

I actually cried when reading Thors admission, it was actually the hardest I cried since Lance Armstrong came out about his usage during the Tour De France.

Let Rory know i'm thinking of you two during this hard time.

[SF1900]

The Peyton Manning story isnt exactly apples to apples here. The dude was trying to recover from nerve damage so he could have a normal life. There was a point where many thought his nfl career was over and his arm strength was never the same.

Plus the alleged shipments were to Peytons wife, and on top of everything the guy that supplied the info was less than credible .


That said Thor probably isnt worried about breaking Icelandic laws nor the testing in WSM. Hes a champion.


SF1900 i'm so sorry you had to find this out here, from me of all people. I know how you and Rory love WSM and how these televised competitions of pure unadulterated strength have bonded your relationship.

I actually cried when reading Thors admission, it was actually the hardest I cried since Lance Armstrong came out about his usage during the Tour De France.

Let Rory know i'm thinking of you two during this hard time.

Rory was very disappointed to rea this.

His world was shattered. Everything he held as truth is thrown into question.

[myt1]

The Peyton Manning story isnt exactly apples to apples here. The dude was trying to recover from nerve damage so he could have a normal life. There was a point where many thought his nfl career was over and his arm strength was never the same.

Plus the alleged shipments were to Peytons wife, and on top of everything the guy that supplied the info was less than credible .

Please tell me you don't actually believe that he wasn't taking stuff before that?  I can't stand the guy (except he was funny on SNL), but I will admit that I've never seen anyone more obsessed with doing whatever it took to be good.  I just can't imagine with that cranium of his that that injury was the first time he used peds of some sort.

[Dave D]

Rory was very disappointed to rea this.

His world was shattered. Everything he held as truth is thrown into question.

Im very sorry.

Please tell me you don't actually believe that he wasn't taking stuff before that?  I can't stand the guy (except he was funny on SNL), but I will admit that I've never seen anyone more obsessed with doing whatever it took to be good.  I just can't imagine with that cranium of his that that injury was the first time he used peds of some sort.

Lol all these guys do whatever it takes. Kobe went to Germany to get the platelet treatments that were not approved in the states. Tom Brady is eating avocado ice cream and Lebron is using the versa climber.

Sports = money and if you're going to be the best at your sport the sky is the limit on your income. I dont fault these guys but the media likes to create narratives.

Look at Tigers victory today, who really knows what he had to do to compete, the guy had a pain pill addiction before his real decline, but winning in sports cures all.

Also Im a big P.Manning fanboy so theres that.

[IroNat]

I don't believe Thor does this.

He's a good boy.

[myt1]

Im very sorry.

Lol all these guys do whatever it takes. Kobe went to Germany to get the platelet treatments that were not approved in the states. Tom Brady is eating avocado ice cream and Lebron is using the versa climber.

Sports = money and if you're going to be the best at your sport the sky is the limit on your income. I dont fault these guys but the media likes to create narratives.

Look at Tigers victory today, who really knows what he had to do to compete, the guy had a pain pill addiction before his real decline, but winning in sports cures all.

Also Im a big P.Manning fanboy so theres that.

Agree, and all true.  If you ain't cheatin you ain't tryin in today's high paid pro sports.....and you probably won't be around long either.

As for the last part, at least you're honest!  Was kinda obvious though

[Taffin]

Can't help feeling that the journalist has read one of Matt C's posts on GetBig at some point:

"Bjornsson admits all the roles he juggles in his life -- athlete, actor, pitchman, father -- have put a strain on him, and his family says they fear for his health*."   



Matt - you should've copyrighted that phrase man... 

[WalterWhite]

These deadlifts at the Arnold were insane. Platform was a bit unstable so some got hurt.

Thor 1045 then attempted over 1100

[IroNat]

These deadlifts at the Arnold were insane. Platform was a bit unstable so some got hurt.

Thor 1045 then attempted over 1100

Strapped deadlifts.

Q: How high does your blood pressure have to go to make blood come out of your skin?

[SuperTed]

And all this time I assumed he got that size just using compound lifting and grass fed beef.

[Taffin]

Strapped deadlifts.

Q: How high does your blood pressure have to go to make blood come out of your skin?

I was wondering about that when I commented over in the Jay Masters thread - I'd seen him bleeding from the skin (on his head) following a heavy bench (can't remember if it was a single).  A quick Google led me to this:




"A study published by doctors in NCBI NLM recorded a maximum blood pressure of 370/360 mm Hg. This study was performed by recording blood pressure in 10 male athletes through radial artery catheterization. Each athlete, as a part of this study, performed double-leg press sets at 85% and 100% of maximum capacity. Athletes were required to perform the given exercise twice; once with a closed glottis Valsalva (a forceful attempted exhalation against the closed airway), and then with slow exhalations during concentric contraction. Although this study provides recorded evidence of the highest blood pressure, this was specifically performed on athletes after extremely stressful physical exercise with forceful breathing. Moreover, this measurement was momentary, i.e., the blood pressure immediately after a heavy weight lift with a forceful Valsalva.

Under normal circumstances (presumably a BP patient not doing heavy exercise), blood pressure approaching 300 is very dangerous. In fact, it is very rare to have any recorded history of 300+ mm Hg of blood pressure. Many individuals have, on various health forums, reported to have experienced (systolic) blood pressure in excess of 250. Most of these individuals have also claimed to experience extreme medical conditions, such as a heavy buzzing in the ears, uncontrollably intense headaches, dizziness and even loss of consciousness."

Full article here: https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/how-high-can-a-blood-pressure-go.html




Kinda makes you wonder what your own personal worst-case momentary 'spike' was, no...?  And let's get some Bro-Science in here - which of the big compound lifts has the potential to cause the highest momentary BP?  I reckon maybe this one....

[IroNat]

I was wondering about that when I commented over in the Jay Masters thread - I'd seen him bleeding from the skin (on his head) following a heavy bench (can't remember if it was a single).  A quick Google led me to this:




"A study published by doctors in NCBI NLM recorded a maximum blood pressure of 370/360 mm Hg. This study was performed by recording blood pressure in 10 male athletes through radial artery catheterization. Each athlete, as a part of this study, performed double-leg press sets at 85% and 100% of maximum capacity. Athletes were required to perform the given exercise twice; once with a closed glottis Valsalva (a forceful attempted exhalation against the closed airway), and then with slow exhalations during concentric contraction. Although this study provides recorded evidence of the highest blood pressure, this was specifically performed on athletes after extremely stressful physical exercise with forceful breathing. Moreover, this measurement was momentary, i.e., the blood pressure immediately after a heavy weight lift with a forceful Valsalva.

Under normal circumstances (presumably a BP patient not doing heavy exercise), blood pressure approaching 300 is very dangerous. In fact, it is very rare to have any recorded history of 300+ mm Hg of blood pressure. Many individuals have, on various health forums, reported to have experienced (systolic) blood pressure in excess of 250. Most of these individuals have also claimed to experience extreme medical conditions, such as a heavy buzzing in the ears, uncontrollably intense headaches, dizziness and even loss of consciousness."

Full article here: https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/how-high-can-a-blood-pressure-go.html




Kinda makes you wonder what your own personal worst-case momentary 'spike' was, no...?  And let's get some Bro-Science in here - which of the big compound lifts has the potential to cause the highest momentary BP?  I reckon maybe this one....

Yes, the vertical leg press is good for a very red face.

[funk51]

he is a great actor though.

[TheShape.]

He would still be the WSM if they didn’t exist.

[Tha Grim Lifter]

His physique is achievable naturally. He's probably just saying that to get some hype for the show. He's never tested positive to steroids so clearly he's never used them. Only some bodybuilders use steroids. I think Arnold did a few times then said they didn't make much difference so he stopped.

[IroNat]

His physique is achievable naturally. He's probably just saying that to get some hype for the show. He's never tested positive to steroids so clearly he's never used them. Only some bodybuilders use steroids. I think Arnold did a few times then said they didn't make much difference so he stopped.

Exactly.

And Ronnie C. won his pro-card before he ever took steroids.

[oldgolds]

I can admire his honesty....It's a start....
I just don't respect the liars (99%).

[deadz]

Who cares!

[BILL ANVIL]

He would still be the WSM if they didn’t exist.

No he wouldnt. Hes a tall skinny guy.

Shaw would most likely be WSM due to his husky frame.

[RJ DRIVER]

And in other news, water is wet!

[WalterWhite]

Strapped deadlifts.

Q: How high does your blood pressure have to go to make blood come out of your skin?

Wheels 883 for an easy three...strapped.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwRx4qahZe6/

I think in Thor's case his trainer smacked him before that lift. I've seen zits pop, noses bleed, blood cells burst in eyes and people tear bis and pecs powerlifting.