The Icelandic Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, known for his interpretation of The Mountain in the series “Game of Thrones”, seriously injured his pectoral muscle during weightlifting training. Impressive.
The imposing Icelander Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who plays Gregor Clegan, alias The Mountain, in the Game of Thrones series, is above all an athlete (a beautiful baby over 2 meters tall for 200 kg) who has been practicing strength sports for several years. A very physical activity that is not without risk…
During a very recent weightlifting training session, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who was attempting a bench press slightly over 250 kilos, suffered a severe pectoral injury. The scene was filmed and it’s impressive: we literally see the muscle burst, which logically causes the 34-year-old Scandinavian to scream.
On social media, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson shared a photo of his injury. And the hematoma, clearly visible, proves the extent of the damage. However, the Icelander gave reassuring news to his fans …
“Thank you all for the support, the kind messages and the love given during this difficult time”says Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. “It means a lot to me. It’s just a test and a small setback. I’ll come back stronger.”
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