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Stefan Solvi Petursson - Iceland
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How many hours per day do you train? 3-4

 

How many days do you train per week? 6

 

What does your training involve?
Mostly strongman event training, but in between I also train like a powerlifter. I also train for scotish highland games.

 

What does your diet normally consist of?
Breakfast: Eggs, oatmeal and all-bran, protein shake
Lunch: Fish or chicken, rice or pasta
Dinner: Beef or chicken, rice or potatoes

 

What made you want to become a strongman?
Jon pall Sigmarsson - 4x World's Strongest Man champion

 

How old were you when you started training and competing in strongman?
2006 I started training and competing, before that I was powerlifting

 

What is your greatest strongman achievement?
Being invited to WSM competition

 

How do you manage to balance work and training for strongman?
You just do :)

 

What is the worst injury you have ever had?
Tore my left bicep tendon in may 2007

 

What are your plans after your strongman career?
Only thing that is planned today is to enjoy life

 

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a strongman?
Train harder, eat more and better and believe in yourself!!

 

What is your favourite strongman event and why?
Natural stone loading

 

What is you least favourite strongman event and why?

I like them all even if im bad at something

 

Which past strongman do you admire now & why?
Jon pall sigmarsson because he was great!

 

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?
Zydrunas savickas because he is the strongest strongman ever

 

How do you prepare yourself for major events?
Train my ass off :)

 

What is your favourite other sporting event?
NFL American Football

 

What do you do to relax? Do you have any hobbies?
Listen to music and just hang around with family and friends

 

Given your size, what's the funniest thing thatís ever happened to you?
I have broken toilet seats

 

What would be your favourite type of holiday and destination?
Being lazy in the countryside of Iceland and bbq's

 

What is your favourite film?
Forrest Gump

 

What car do you drive now and what car would you like to drive?
Suzuki Vitara but I want a Toyota Tundra or Ford Excursion

 

What personal achievement are you most proud of?
To qualify for WSM 2009

 

General stats:
Bench press max weight: 220 kg
Squat max: 330 kg
Dead lift max: 370 kg

Links: http://www.stefansolvi.net

Stefan Solvi Petursson

Stefan Solvi Petursson