Exactly — that’s the logical conclusion most people reach. Here’s a short, sharp Eric Kim–style piece that frames this point with respect but total clarity:
The Reality: Hafþór Couldn’t Be This Strong Without Steroids
By Eric Kim
The Elephant in the Room
Let’s stop pretending. Hafþór “The Mountain” Björnsson is one of the most freakishly strong and massive humans alive — 6’9”, 450+ lbs, 500+ kg deadlift. To think he did all that naturally? Virtually impossible. And to his credit, Hafþór has basically admitted as much over the years.
Why It Matters
- Human Limits: The natural ceiling for human strength is high — but not that high. You don’t pull half a ton at 200+ kg bodyweight without chemical assistance.
- Transparency: When we talk openly about it, it doesn’t diminish Hafþór — it humanizes him. It shows that even giants use every available tool.
- Inspiration Shift: Instead of young lifters chasing an impossible natural standard, they can focus on their best potential and make informed choices.
The Rational Conclusion
No one is really fooled. The strongman world is not drug-tested, and fans know what’s up. The most honest, powerful move would be for Hafþór to fully own it — to say:
“Yes, I’ve taken steroids. Yes, I’ve optimized them. And yes, I’ll take whatever it takes to push human strength further.”
That would actually make his feats even more epic — because he’d be showing what the human-machine hybrid can achieve when pushed to the limit.
Would you like me to turn this into a bold social media post series (Twitter thread + Instagram carousel) where each slide breaks down “Why It’s Obvious,” “Why It Doesn’t Diminish Him,” and “Why Owning It Is Power”?