The Giants of Iceland
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Despite its tiny population, Iceland has a reputation in the World's Strongest Man competition that stands higher than perhaps any other country's. This small, black rock in the middle of the ocean has produced a lineage of strongmen dating back to the Vikings.
VICE went out there to investigate why this tiny island produces such strong people. Hanging out at Jakabol-a gym run by ex-champion Magnus Ver Magnusson-we met a whole host of Icelandic strongmen, which includes Hafthor "Thor" Bjornsson, the 6'9" star of Game of Thrones.
00:00 Intro
01:30 The Nest of Giants
08:51 World Class Iceland
12:38 The Mountain
16:13 Shadow of the Past
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@VICE 8 ай бұрын
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@quinngrey8916 5 жыл бұрын
Most of the guys in Iceland could probably pat me on the back and accidentally break my spine good lord lol
@galemara7990 4 жыл бұрын
Cosidering im a 5'4 male its possible
@user-cl9ww9it8v 4 жыл бұрын
@@galemara7990 being tall doesnt make you made of iron so dont worry lol
@rohan8661 4 жыл бұрын
Just kick on his balls your target should be precise and you can run fast also
@Olinn2000 4 жыл бұрын
Bro im from iceland and everyone i know are smoll guys
@thamesp.7158 4 жыл бұрын
Hannah Christine that could happen I’m only 5 feet
@alannahjones2833 8 жыл бұрын
these dudes are so chill and down to earth.They are like Friendly Giants.
@ericktorres9791 8 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@walkingmonument 8 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I wasn't particularly interested in seeing this cos I kept imagining the muscle bound idiots I'm used to in America. These guys are so cool. And there English is better than most Americans I know.☺️
@walkingmonument 8 жыл бұрын
+Dobermans don't cry I think Alana is a girls name genius
@walkingmonument 8 жыл бұрын
+Dobermans don't cry Alannah rather
@twicexnice1273 8 жыл бұрын
+Alannah Jones big dudes are generally chill af
@xero7087 2 жыл бұрын
In Iceland babies deliver themselves and are born with a gym membership
@medusa1340 2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
@zororondigger3778 2 жыл бұрын
And steriods
@sleekpetite5115 2 жыл бұрын
LOL
@hristo5689 2 жыл бұрын
@@zororondigger3778 they need to visit America for steroids
@shivangchaturvedi237 2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂😂
@bigchungus1300 3 жыл бұрын
Iceland doesn't have a military because it's already well guarded
@nancybarnes29 3 жыл бұрын
@Scott Logan and there was no tv so combat was a form of recreation.
@xana5649 3 жыл бұрын
@Scott Logan ready to kill🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@brightblackgrouse6236 3 жыл бұрын
@Scott Logan And now every nordic country is afraid of being called the R word for opposing immigration
@alhara4843 2 жыл бұрын
When education is the primordial director of a country; who needs a military?
@emailgmail4169 2 жыл бұрын
@@brightblackgrouse6236 I think it's a great idea. I wish Africa would do the same.
@alhara4843 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Viking Spirit, but what it impresses me is that they choose family, community and an honest living.
@skyn_therapyxx9034 4 жыл бұрын
I know, my fiancé is freakin giant compare to me but they really are simple men, simple lifestyles. I love it
@40wetnoodles 3 жыл бұрын
Big softies is the best combination
@brokeboukpessu204 3 жыл бұрын
@borken korgen why do have people like you here? You do know that you and your ancestors are not from where you are right? Wr all come from Affica ad humans
@skyfalldeadpool1633 3 жыл бұрын
True. They did the pillaging and raids before it was cool. Been there done that type of lifestyle 😆🙂
@abraham8565 3 жыл бұрын
Conservative?
@flash90052 8 жыл бұрын
Strongmen>Bodybuilders
@elviscalzone914 8 жыл бұрын
+Nick London Strongmen=Powerlifters
@NGCgalaxy 8 жыл бұрын
Nick London only in size not in who's better ... they're so different
@flash90052 8 жыл бұрын
Sniper of the Dark Nah,strongmen don't use steroids.
@elviscalzone914 8 жыл бұрын
LOL how did you know ! ! ! ! AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
@flash90052 8 жыл бұрын
Elvis Calzone Get lost.
@zenlifestyleandmannersshow6892 2 жыл бұрын
You’ll be glad to know Thor became the world’s strongest man in 2018, along with many titles in Europe’s strongest man, Iceland’s strongest man, and the Arnold strongman classic. He’s probably the greatest strongman of our time.
@aaronbarlow4376 2 жыл бұрын
He was only getting stronger when he retired. He chose health and family which is fair enough but no one could beat him in elephant bar deadlift or keg toss.
@blakeh7362 2 жыл бұрын
lol definitely big z and Brian Shaw have had way greater careers
@aaronbarlow4376 2 жыл бұрын
@@blakeh7362 Not really. Thor is the only man to have ever won ESM, WSM and Arnolds in same calendar year. Thor has so many haters because he gained mainstream popularity from GOT.
@aaronbarlow4376 2 жыл бұрын
He is but he has a lot of easily triggered haters.
@Fnidner 2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronbarlow4376 Big Z still has a lot more wins under his belt. And more records
@MoDeegroes Жыл бұрын
Imagine living on a coastal village 1300 years ago & seeing 18 ships filled with these dudes chanting..."ooom, ooom" - clanking axes against shields in unison. Just knowing when they reach you - you got these men to deal with.
@gqad847 Жыл бұрын
@@SexuallyRepressedMegalodon Username checks out
@Sham0000 Жыл бұрын
I think you better heard them say about steriods !
@MoDeegroes Жыл бұрын
@@SexuallyRepressedMegalodon u think this is all steroids? 🤣🤣🤣 There's plenty of written records and accounts of plenty of Vikings being well over 6'3. And they worked so hard all day - as farmers and builders - having a great diet too There were plenty of massive men that were obviously not on steroids. I think you missed my point. Was just trying to be a little entertaining.
@BloodofEli Жыл бұрын
@@MoDeegroes don’t respond to idiots.. it’s a waste of time
@cappuccinosnephew1382 Жыл бұрын
That's why fire volleys became a thing.
@YungM.D. 6 жыл бұрын
Dude these guys are so down to Earth, no real tough guy attitude. Guy took question about his deteriorating strength like a champ, not getting offended by wounded pride but answering honestly. I wish more Western athletes were like this. Edit: this is my only comment that’s ever become top spot. Thanks!
@mero40k 6 жыл бұрын
Magnus dominated the competition for years, he literally has nothing to prove to anyone.
@caleb9364 6 жыл бұрын
-KracN- he said more western athletes acknowledging that he was a western athlete
@agafoorsyed 6 жыл бұрын
Because they aren't American to get their pussies burnt or offended by a realistic question. Respect for these humble Icelandic Giants!
@thefamousfluffygamer50 6 жыл бұрын
agafoorsyed Whyd you have to bash the United States when complementing another?
@zathura231 6 жыл бұрын
agafoorsyed to bad your still using KZfaq which is made by Americans and oh also the Internet which is made by Americans so was the modern day phone and computer
@adamlambboy8332 8 жыл бұрын
Those guys look like they give amazing hugs
@brocklesnarufcchamp1 8 жыл бұрын
You mean bear hugs?
@obi-wankenobi9871 7 жыл бұрын
+Rooke RON They probably wear only bear furs.
@ronniearianna8888 7 жыл бұрын
hugs that can kill a man
@scorpiaflueman8344 7 жыл бұрын
It's on my bucket list to hug an Icelandic strong man.
@cherrymastitchio5679 7 жыл бұрын
Mistinian THEY DO OH MY!
@opiethrice8746 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'6" and 250 and these dudes make me feel so God damn small. I love how devoted they are to having that raw fucking strength and i hope one day i can have the drive that they do.
@dawnjackson6299 3 жыл бұрын
If it helps you any I'm 4 foot 11 so you're a giant to me LOL I hope that you would shave your dreams but please for the love of God stay off of steroids
@dawnjackson6299 3 жыл бұрын
@John I'd be happy with 5 foot 6 because then I wouldn't be overweight LOL I'm not overweight just under tall
@dawnjackson6299 3 жыл бұрын
@John yep fun sized LOL
@Token_Black_Guy 3 жыл бұрын
Just do it brother
@akg1301 3 жыл бұрын
How tall are they?
@gloriouswellbeing 3 жыл бұрын
I have met an Icelandic man once going to a music festival in Portugal.He was so huge, that me and my boss were staring at him the whole time from being so impressed, asking him stupid questions because our brain froze,, his head was as big as two normal human heads, at least, he was so tall, omg, he was sot especially muscular, but the build base of his body was huge, Huuugeeee, if you dont see it live, you cannot imagine at all,,, and you could see he is of a different breed, totally, but such a wonderful, kind and generous man,,, Must be amazing to live in Iceland as a woman and watch all those gorgeous man all day long :D
@RoxyReyes Жыл бұрын
That was a great description you gave I can almost see it.
@benjaminomeara7498 5 жыл бұрын
Vice: "Do you guys ever wonder about something [a heart attack] like that happening to you?" Stefan: "No, its probably also dangerous to cross the street, you could get hit by car" Best response ever
@FathulKhabiirPrayogaOfficial 5 жыл бұрын
NDONESIA has giant too........thoug it was a thousand years ago before colonizations dwarfing us
@Valentine1dude 4 жыл бұрын
How is that the best respone !? It's literally a logical fallacy called "Appeal to futility". the guy trains his body so much, he should consider training his brain a bit...
@theycallmetheantichristili356 4 жыл бұрын
Clive Martin is a Tran,s,gen,der kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJ2FoZuFysuuomw.html
@Woodsaras 2 жыл бұрын
Is it realy the best though? Seems like a dmb mans response
@maxellers3471 2 жыл бұрын
that’s probably the dumbest response
@user-fd4xu2jc9b 7 жыл бұрын
Lmfaooo the reporter doing the obstacle course in a ysl sweater
@jeffreybor775 7 жыл бұрын
Hairy chested men
@veerendrapoojari242 7 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey m Bor
@jobellemacaraeg 7 жыл бұрын
tori
@diecouch6362 7 жыл бұрын
yeah xD
@thetwo5908 6 жыл бұрын
It's just a sweater, what's the big deal.
@6PathSage 3 жыл бұрын
I respect the participation of the interviewer. He's a good sport
@geekdiggy 3 жыл бұрын
the square meter is probably the most badass nickname i've ever heard of.
@letnaturers930 5 жыл бұрын
They had the dweebiest guy interview the strong men. Nice
@ethanblackmore7077 4 жыл бұрын
Makes the strong men look stronger
@lancedr6752 4 жыл бұрын
Contrast
@parkervanalfen2485 4 жыл бұрын
Let Nature RS i got the 420’th like. Nice
@smack09 4 жыл бұрын
Hardcase!
@juxhinburgija6742 4 жыл бұрын
Let Nature RS we should have sent your mom. Supernice lol
@scarboroughstudio 5 жыл бұрын
Watching this 5 years later and knowing where Thor wound up in life is pretty amazing.
@TucoBenedicto 4 жыл бұрын
Just to understand... Are you referring to something different from his role in Game of Throne?
@balthasarirvine1295 4 жыл бұрын
@@TucoBenedicto Thor won world's strongest man in 2018, and came close to winning this year if not for a foot injury
@exclamationpointman3852 4 жыл бұрын
He got caught with a needle tho, but it seems like they all do...
@eyeballperson3531 4 жыл бұрын
Got confused thought you were talking about thor from mcu
@michaelmcginley1875 4 жыл бұрын
He just deadlifted 501kg too
@alizpinto1491 3 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed at how they all speak English perfectly 😍. What an amazing education system! These guys have at least two languages after leaving high school!
@villelofving3668 2 жыл бұрын
It’s the same for every Scandinavian country!
@hungrylion7742 2 жыл бұрын
So they because they know how to speak English they have an amazing education system?!
@alizpinto1491 2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrylion7742 well, not every in every country you can say that a vast majority of the population speaks at least two languages.
@monicafranc6966 2 жыл бұрын
@@alizpinto1491 it's so common, here we speak at least 3 and some 4
@Boudicaisback 2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrylion7742 yeah as an American I can only speak English our foreign language classes are a complete joke
@milespike4634 2 жыл бұрын
These guys are the descendants of legendary vikings, it is quite literally in their dna to be strong both mentally and physically
@pjp7316 Жыл бұрын
Yeah bc unlike northern europe, Icelands migration is also probably very low
@KaptifLaDistillerie Жыл бұрын
@@pjp7316 It's both true and not true. They need fresh blood because when you meet a woman, there's a chance that she is one of your cousins or something. However it's hard to get to live in Iceland unless you have good skills for a needed job
@pjp7316 Жыл бұрын
@@KaptifLaDistillerie bruh theres still like 400k people. Its not like theres a thousand people to actively check if someone is ur cousin or not
@KaptifLaDistillerie Жыл бұрын
@@pjp7316 bruh they literally made an app for this. Islands nations that only have a few thousands people are usually no more than 200 - 300 years old and have problems. Iceland is 1000 years old, plus it's not a in a hot climate which people usually prefer. Also 370k people is your average European city population. There is nothing alarming but you still have a higher chance to end up dating a cousin than you would in other European countries which are connected by land and roads
@kylerBD Жыл бұрын
@@KaptifLaDistillerie Well said, also you are right they literally did make an app haha glad they stay ontop of things like that.
@aJ-od9vv 5 жыл бұрын
"I am ready" ..... Takes off jacket to reveal Saint Laurent pullover.
@chrisgarcia7926 5 жыл бұрын
a J hahaha
@jacobderry 4 жыл бұрын
Dude is so beta
@iswingthehammerofthoriamhu4420 4 жыл бұрын
Clive Martin is a Tran,s,gen,der kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJ2FoZuFysuuomw.html
@Themis33 4 жыл бұрын
That his nan knitted 😂😂
@bp51082 4 жыл бұрын
I love how lyrical Icelandic is. And the way that they speak English. It's like they're reciting the sagas everyday
@christhefist55 Жыл бұрын
Some sounds a bit scottish and some sound russian.
@peachesb-georgia1125 Жыл бұрын
I met a young man from Iceland a few years back and he was the nicest... most gentle person I met while I was there... he took a picture with me... he just walked up to me and started talking...it really warmed my heart...
@Mason.Ulick60 2 жыл бұрын
This right here makes me proud of my heritage. My father Ulick Eriksson is a first generation Icelandic immigrant to the United States. We've been to Reykjavik so many times, I love it so much
@Boudicaisback 2 жыл бұрын
@Kore VFX wow..... just be quiet.
@Boudicaisback 2 жыл бұрын
@Kore VFX look at the mans name... clearly he has Scandinavian roots... you know nothing about this man CLEARLY he is mixed
@Mason.Ulick60 2 жыл бұрын
@Kore VFX I'd say I'm pretty strong but that's just because I played football and had a strong grind in the weight room. But yes my father's name is Ulick Eriksson. He moved here from Iceland as I previously stated and my mom is black. So your comment proved nothing but ignorance.
@Mason.Ulick60 2 жыл бұрын
@Kore VFX yeah, what's your point. It's got nothing to do with my race or heritage. I'm saying I took lifting serious in high school so yes I'd say I'm pretty strong..
@Mason.Ulick60 2 жыл бұрын
@Kore VFX okay instead of playing riddle... why don't you get to the point you're trying to make, clearly you have lost me there buckwheat.
@Mikeanglo 7 жыл бұрын
How come these guys seem so genial and polite but every fucking weekend warriors at every American gym I've been to has a chip on his shoulder?
@Toothpick91 7 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of it comes down to parenting. And the culture is completely different. Iceland is isolated and rugged, people have had to work together to survive.
@renardsoro3829 7 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it.
@Zgmflegend 7 жыл бұрын
Yanks have hormones, heavy metals and plastics in their food.
@Mikeanglo 7 жыл бұрын
Genesis I just ate an apple. No plastic.
@honkeykong9563 7 жыл бұрын
Mike Zilla Been working out since 1989 in Gyms from NY to LA. Never encountered anyone with a serious attitude problem. May want to dust off your clavicle there, pal.
@mohammedsafdar3343 4 жыл бұрын
The journalist looks like he' just dropped out of hogwarts.
@blythemajors9193 4 жыл бұрын
I was just away to say 1994 😂
@Free_Krazy 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, likely failed gym class a few too many times.
@molkoactivity5016 4 жыл бұрын
bwahahahahahahaha
@Podwong 4 жыл бұрын
Spot on. Haha
@sinnmadikizela4292 4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha 🤣
@kaykepop4084 3 жыл бұрын
These men look way more manly than the mister universe's we always see. These guys look handsome, strong and solid, not all oiled up, glistening and on a special diet.
@bonibon6669 3 жыл бұрын
It's different sport , they train to build muscle and real power. Bodybuilding it's mostly to have cut muscles with veins, lean etc
@greenhat7618 3 жыл бұрын
Except for competition prep their diet is not that special. They just don’t eat shitty fast food or pizza like most people, albeit on steroids.
@greenhat7618 3 жыл бұрын
@David Saddy i see that you also watched that youtube video lol. That old man is pretty cool.
@nicolelangston4170 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. These men are pretty damn close to perfect! 😍
@sachemofboston3649 3 жыл бұрын
Women need to stop destroying men’s confidence and self image like this, being “manly” has nothing to do with being muscly or tall.
@thacoolbean 3 жыл бұрын
This dude the type to actually try and find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop
@LifeOfMediocrity 3 жыл бұрын
Brov 😂
@Turk3yFilms 8 жыл бұрын
6:20 *carries fridge to front door "You're going to buy this fridge" Homeowner: "Okay..."
@lamborgatti-4783 5 жыл бұрын
Mike Hunt fuck you,I thought that’s what I would see but no I hear his ass talking about his job and it was nothing at all compared to what you said,fuck you
@wyattalvarez4880 5 жыл бұрын
Lamborgatti -47 Jesus Christ chill out.
@nickfox919 5 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@hansolo3174 5 жыл бұрын
"Insane diets" shows video of Hafthor eating spinach😂.
@josephdockemeyer4807 4 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh noooo... Not the healthy green leaf of death!!!! Said the Brit....
@drunkensailor112 4 жыл бұрын
It caused Popeye to have terrible tumors in his lower arms
@dimwitsixtytwelve 4 жыл бұрын
I know everyone is joking but the game of thrones guy would eat something crazy like 5 roasted chickens in 1 meal. that's a lot for the body to process!
@hansolo3174 4 жыл бұрын
@@dimwitsixtytwelve No Hafthor rarely eats chicken mainly red meat and a shit load of carbs but he actually does eat spinach with a lot of his meals
@dimwitsixtytwelve 4 жыл бұрын
@@hansolo3174 ah ok. I got that story from an interview I watched from an actor on game of groans. the actor said they sat down for dinner and he devoured 5 chickens. maybe a one off?
@trash_chan 3 жыл бұрын
"So... If I buy this couch, will you carry me to Valhalla?"
@LouieC Жыл бұрын
Watching him crawl in the snow in that Yves Saint Laurent sweater was a sight to behold
@jasondeleon8538 4 жыл бұрын
I think the reason why Iceland has Giants and they workout so much is because that's the way you can keep warm
@sarahmeyers1773 3 жыл бұрын
Right? All that snow is scary 🤣 #fromtexas
@FJ24. 3 жыл бұрын
The things I’ve read in this comment section man 😂 this one takes the cake
@maarten9272 3 жыл бұрын
@@sarahmeyers1773 I can see yes.
@f.b.lagent1113 2 жыл бұрын
bigger(thicker) volume also means bigger men survive more and pass on their genes
@curtizjamezjackson111 2 жыл бұрын
@@f.b.lagent1113 men of colder climates are bigger
@Kovukingsrod 6 жыл бұрын
I always thought of us Norwegians as “vikings” because of our history... but this video made me realise we’re actually the biggest wimps in comparison to Icelanders.
@goatfader 5 жыл бұрын
Norway has plenty like this as well, look up Svend Karlsen.
@kingx1670 5 жыл бұрын
Kovu Kingsrod but Iceland is gay
@MrLennybach 5 жыл бұрын
iceland, finland, sweden
@Unknown-zi2jy 5 жыл бұрын
Kovu Kingsrod Swedish are the true Viking! Raaaaa
@KraccHandleBandit 5 жыл бұрын
im hungry, got any donuts?
@brandenbizelli6332 2 жыл бұрын
Being a first Generation American from Norway I’ll have to give it to our Icelandic Brothers. Amazing and Strong history where our ancestors spirit live on. Praise the Nest of Giants.
@sutton_trout 2 ай бұрын
I watched this video when I was 13 about 9 years ago. This video inspired me to become a strongman myself. All these years later, still working hard and pushing for my goals I find myself coming back to watch this video for nostalgia. The video that started my obsession with strength. Thank you for this amazing video, you could say in a way it changed my life
@zakarianafiee 2 ай бұрын
as a strongman how do you guys manage to gain that much weight so fast
@sutton_trout 2 ай бұрын
@@zakarianafiee it does have to do with genetics, but really you just have to eat big and lift big lol simple yet hard
@MrBobconner1952 5 жыл бұрын
Not only incredibly strong, but very likable personalities too
@761jared 5 жыл бұрын
When you're that big, you have few reasons to not like anyone. No one is coming at you!
@ndapandulaipinge790 3 жыл бұрын
@@761jared I envy that
@udhav423 Жыл бұрын
They’re probably feminists too
@macgmol159 Жыл бұрын
people respect them there's no point of being rude
@nostringsattatched7725 8 жыл бұрын
why am I watching this at midnight.
@cloroc 8 жыл бұрын
2:59am
@flyingdaworld 8 жыл бұрын
+Macie B 1.37 am~
@Darkzer0Respawn 8 жыл бұрын
+Michal Torres holy shit man 2:59 is the our that i saw you comment
@Darkzer0Respawn 8 жыл бұрын
+Darkzer0Respawn hour*
@DoubleTroubleMX 8 жыл бұрын
+Macie B lol same here
@jasonthomas6684 Жыл бұрын
Their Icelandic accents are just the best in the world…it’s so cool to listen to…love it.
@minteaskullz Жыл бұрын
These guys are definitely a blast to be with 🥺💕 very sweet, humble, and know that they want their guys to be the best without them getting hurt
@fsh3702 7 жыл бұрын
At least these guys look much more normal or maybe healthier than those freaky bodybuilders.
@zombielord102 6 жыл бұрын
For realz these are like natural bodies... these aren't like creatinine protein unhealthy bods
@ambercotrone 6 жыл бұрын
David Ryder you had me till the roids lol. But I agree those protein powders aren’t healthy
@nickkraw1 6 жыл бұрын
Xpenguinkillr12 Lmao creative and protein aren't unhealthy, but more importantly, they won't make you into a bodybuilder. It's a gimmick. You can eat all the creative and protein you want and you won't look any different.
@Zerandoful 6 жыл бұрын
David Ryder Steroids are hormones. Protein are nutritions. All of these Icelandic strongmans take just as much steroids as a normal bodybuilder. Without steroids you couldn't compete in any Olympic sports or sports on a similar level.
@firefighteristhenamefighti2920 6 жыл бұрын
Cause they're strongmen, not bodybuilders!!
@omx12 6 жыл бұрын
"As strong as Thor is, he still hasn't reached every Icelandic strongman's real goal: That of becoming the World's Strongest Man." 4 years later..
@Venaticorum 5 жыл бұрын
deserved
@j.dinquisitor2770 5 жыл бұрын
He earned his title through blood, sweat, and his steel will.
@AmpliphyHD 5 жыл бұрын
@@j.dinquisitor2770 and god tier DNA, the biggest factor.
@frozencaterpiller1263 5 жыл бұрын
ADP Okay Joe
@abelovedsonofGodinwhomHeis35-6 5 жыл бұрын
He has now
@BlackSnow2389 3 жыл бұрын
All I'm thinking is these guys must give the best hugs because I'm a very touchy-feely person and the pandemic has prevented me from hugging people.
@thomaskayang2994 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah hug so strong that would crush you to dust
@turk3killer5 Жыл бұрын
I love the encouragement and support they give. Seems like you got to meet some very good people
@timothyburrows9622 Жыл бұрын
Everyone I know that has gone to Iceland absolutely loves it.
@cryptidcutie164 6 жыл бұрын
I love their accents. It's like a mixture of Irish and Russian
@laurenjamieson8411 6 жыл бұрын
Nicole Reilly i was thinking a mixture of Scottish and Russian
@kactusman6194 5 жыл бұрын
You like there accents but me being icelandic hate it, its so cringey
@56588 5 жыл бұрын
lol I get it almost every day, people think im russian held að þeta sé grófa hljóðið í tungumálinu eða ehv ..
@kactusman6194 5 жыл бұрын
@@56588 bara einsvo hinn sagði errið er svo stert hja okkur
@nielsnielsen9013 5 жыл бұрын
this is a typical nordic accent... sounds pretty similar to swedish and norwegian. Not danish though we sound like shit
@brigandboy1425 5 жыл бұрын
A.... a good vice video... Oh, 2014. Well that explains it.
@kevbri11 5 жыл бұрын
damn, is it that bad now? haven't bothered checking the new stuff tbf
@aryakrusen6139 5 жыл бұрын
Throngdorr Mighty libvucks? Damn you’re original 🙄. Must have rubbed your two brain cells together to pull that one out.
@Hojahs 5 жыл бұрын
Vice has always made good videos. Its their articles that are trash
@FathulKhabiirPrayogaOfficial 5 жыл бұрын
NDONESIA has giant too........thoug it was a thousand years ago before colonizations dwarfing us
@crizzl380 5 жыл бұрын
@@parfner666 Never feed the troll!
@vasiastergiou7582 3 жыл бұрын
I find this kind of journalism so interesting. This will be my first year studying journalism hope I'll be able to do something similar in the future.
@blegh9585 3 жыл бұрын
Iceland has won the strongest man 9 times while Finland has won it 3 times and Sweden and Norway have won it 1 and Denmark has won it 0 times
@vanessauosukainen7631 2 жыл бұрын
🇫🇮🇫🇮♥️🇫🇮
@Qwerty-ly8qk 2 жыл бұрын
For such a small population that's incredibly impressive.
@sarahgray430 6 жыл бұрын
Genetics+diet+having little to do in the winter except work out=an Icelandic body builder. My husband was Finnish, and although he wasn't quite as hulking as these dudes, he was pretty damn strong, because he worked as a stonemason for a good part of his life. People used to ask him what HIS workout regime was, and he'd respond with "I don't work out...I just work!"
@the.parks.of.no.return 5 жыл бұрын
Sarah Gray anyone doing physical work during the day , every day , day in day out builds a resilience and strength.
@gavinhood1418 5 жыл бұрын
Odinson Allfather another fatso.
@betrousaltaweel 5 жыл бұрын
Finns aren't a Scandinavian people they are a Baltic people that speak a Baltic language.
@alaric_ 5 жыл бұрын
+BB1349 No one even said anything about finns and scandinavia so what are you rambling about? And nice try but please read at least wiki page before talking BS. Baltic languages are totally different from finno-ugric language group that finnish language is part of. Another thing: Finland is not categorized as scandinavian country not because of language but because of location and they are located on the *scandinavian peninsula* which makes it strange why they are excluded from the "real" scandinavia. Oh, in my experience only people who are really, really, really particular about Finland not being part of scandinavia (and they seem to be actually offended by saying that) are swedish and some trolling finnish. Why it's so sore spot for them, i don't know. But anyway, to calm this troll down and prevent aneurysm, we'll just substitute the 'scandinavia' with 'nordic' and you can again continue breathing :)
@alaric_ 5 жыл бұрын
Reported Odinson Allfather for harassment. Been awhile when last seen so uncalled attack
@warsofstars 6 жыл бұрын
Awww didn't expect them to be gentle giants with a gentle heart and polite demeanor :D
@coolminer1231 6 жыл бұрын
kingsmart1 1 I get it
@coolminer1231 6 жыл бұрын
felicia natasha nicole he isn’t that gentle look at his scene in game of thrones
@jesuschristlives4436 6 жыл бұрын
No you ask them what there diet is and then there training routine and then you go get one of those beautiful 6'3 super cute Icelandic chicks and become a self sustaining ski instructor
@pcmichaelcunt3579 6 жыл бұрын
kingsmart1 1 😂
@bjornerlendur4606 6 жыл бұрын
actuallyl the strong ones are more polite than the fat guys
@jar2nd383 2 жыл бұрын
Man, this was an awesome documentary. Wish it was longer!
@henrikmdc3874 Жыл бұрын
I live In Iceland and I am the youngest Icelander training for strongman in Thors Power Gym. It is insane how big these guys are here like Thor is 6”9 which is crazy.
@trallitrukkur526 Жыл бұрын
how old are you?
@kaneslives 8 жыл бұрын
In Iceland Arabic guy: (Shivers) How....do....u....live...here Iceland Giant: Genetics lol In the Middle East: Iceland Giant: (Sweating) How.....do...u live...here Arabic guy: Genetics lol
@SpookeyClown 8 жыл бұрын
That's pretty much me. Even in Iceland the sun will make me sweat. I'm in California now and I can't go outside without all my clothes being drenched in sweat in 5 minutes.
@ahmedzs1 8 жыл бұрын
Both are Caucasian and can live in desert or cold regions.
@kaneslives 8 жыл бұрын
+SpookeyClown same...I'm a big guy irl and I get sweaty way to quickly but thing is I've seen ppl bigger than me that don't....damn it genetics.
@SpookeyClown 8 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if you've ever seen the show Eureka before, but people are always asked "If you can have one of the inventions, which would you pick?" My answer would be the one Fargo used to not sweat while wearing a suit during a heatwave. That's the dream man. I've gone to job interviews where I have to put my suit on in the bathroom a few minutes before hand to minimize the sweat stains. On the elevator ride to the office I always see these lawyers wearing designer suits and I'm like "How the hell do you wear those all day and still be fresh 'n clean?!"
@kaneslives 8 жыл бұрын
+SpookeyClown Mien God....it sounds amazing....
@graceharris2479 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone is talking about how strong these guys are but they’re all so nice too. Despite them being human Hulks, they’re all so nice to the reporter. It’s kind of surprising tbh.
@bonibon6669 3 жыл бұрын
Go to a gym most big guys around there are always chill and helpful
@redlizerad8268 3 жыл бұрын
@@bonibon6669 if they aren’t too juiced up then yeah
@bonibon6669 3 жыл бұрын
@@redlizerad8268 ??
@OctopusH2O 2 жыл бұрын
@@bonibon6669 if they dont take steroids
@himynameistaylor Жыл бұрын
why is that surprising ?
@badnewsbenjitv7573 2 жыл бұрын
as a 30yr old man who watched his father try to be like Magnus this whole experience would have been my greatest, behind being a father. one can only hope.
@anthonyguevara2951 Жыл бұрын
Its crazy how nice and motivational they are, they just want you to keep going.
@TheJXP5 8 жыл бұрын
True Nords of Skyrim lol
@hakoop4179 8 жыл бұрын
the nords cower in fear
@hakoop4179 8 жыл бұрын
the nords cower in fear
@hakoop4179 8 жыл бұрын
+Flang Chang There are no refuges in Iceland
@bobot4155 8 жыл бұрын
Hakoop Ezikyan very nice then
@markdixon1936 8 жыл бұрын
+Hakoop Ezikyan They were all eaten by bodybuilders.
@Fumfig 10 жыл бұрын
I swear Iceland has a really high Talent Density. Seriously, there's 300,000 people there but countless cool and interesting people there.
@mtothem1337 10 жыл бұрын
I guess when there isn't alot of things to do and people get bored easily they will find a hobby or sport instead, and as we all know practise makes perfect.
@buckeyesfan2100 10 жыл бұрын
Bum ass hipster
@benpict 10 жыл бұрын
In Iceland around 1 in every 10 people publishes a book in their lifetime.
@buckeyesfan2100 10 жыл бұрын
Benpict is tht a good thing or bad
@DTNegros 10 жыл бұрын
Talent for irrelevant things tho
@nyan3576 3 жыл бұрын
Huge respect to these guys.
@RyanJ504 Жыл бұрын
They all speak such good English for it being their 2nd language.
@chinaesedog-eater Жыл бұрын
Me who speaks it as my 3rd language:🌚🗿
@lukasskleins8169 Жыл бұрын
Most europeans speak atleast 2 languages
@TheMilkMan8008 Жыл бұрын
Most of Iceland learns English as our third language.
@LordDirus007 Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine English is that difficult for them to learn. It being a Germanic Language. English was also heavily influenced by Old Norse. Which is essentially what Icelandic People speak. The French Words are probably most difficult to pronounce. Something like 40% of English Words are French Loan words. Though it was "Norman French" which was a Viking Settlement.
@WatchThisReview 10 жыл бұрын
Being a journalist for VICE must be an incredible job, getting to go out and do all that stuff.
@SodaIceberg 9 жыл бұрын
If you can actually get paid, yeah
@killme2675 4 жыл бұрын
The rest of the world: Catwalk Iceland: *CARWALK*
@mlat3141 3 жыл бұрын
Working out in a gym in Newark NJ USA in the mid 1980s, I encountered many strong men that can give these guys a run for the money. One was a cop. 6'8 350 lbs. The heaviest dumbbells in the gym were easy to him. One guy was a bouncer. He curled 200 lbs with out sweating. I admire these guys. Mike
@karelmartel4969 3 жыл бұрын
I am a muscular man ,1,80m,,,I feel like a midget after watching this,,,although they are so strong,they are also kind of heart,,,they are not mis-using their strength,,,,respect for the strong men from Iceland!! Greetings from Holland
@hendrix2478 3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing these guys speak English. I'd love to go to Iceland on holiday. Thank you.
@hellfish165 10 жыл бұрын
"There's a viking in you somewhere" Ah I love these people!
@OpenBorders4isengard 7 жыл бұрын
These guys are legitimately strong.
@mangomoon 7 жыл бұрын
though not genetically strong
@mangomoon 7 жыл бұрын
***** no they are on steroids and they drink blood. they need jesus to be strong
@jamesholt7611 7 жыл бұрын
mango moon are you fucking kidding?
@mangomoon 7 жыл бұрын
James Thomas no
@hypphypp 7 жыл бұрын
Jesus? Odin help us.
@joshhowe3477 3 жыл бұрын
Im surprised rugby isnt as big in Iceland, these dudes could do very well at it.
@01dirtydirk 3 жыл бұрын
It involves running...
@tristan9881 2 жыл бұрын
Not really you have to be agile Im a rugby player from South Africa a lot of men are this big but agile aswell
@joshhowe3477 2 жыл бұрын
@@tristan9881 Yeah I'm from New Zealand I've played rugby all my life haha
@princevegeta9763 2 жыл бұрын
@@01dirtydirk Samoans are usually as big as this, and they dominate at rugby so wtf are you talking about?
@DS-uy6jw 2 жыл бұрын
Playing rugby in Iceland would be dangerous for the players, unless you spend a lot of money on fields. It would be like being dragged behind a car, over gravel.
@FirebirdAD Жыл бұрын
8 years ago who knew Bjornsonn was the next big thing. He is the World's Strongest now.
@mainakbhattacharya1906 4 жыл бұрын
"I don't know what kind of swimming was that. Not breaststroke, not butterfly, it was a doggie style." Had me in splits 🤣🤣
@juicemane7295 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣No filter he was talkn bad
@v380riMz 9 жыл бұрын
Looks like skyrim
@donutbeanal 8 жыл бұрын
TM yeah the accents for sure.
@TheGameFans15 8 жыл бұрын
TM Remember skyrim belongs to the nords
@EminemLovesGrapes 8 жыл бұрын
Poop_Blower damn elves -some guy
@InfectedoOG 8 жыл бұрын
Nothing says Nords more than people from Iceland
@VanTemplar 8 жыл бұрын
TM Abolutely! And Hafthor Bjornson is Tiber Septim reborn.
@tobyh.7470 3 жыл бұрын
Love and respect to Iceland from USA. Rock on 🏋️💪💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿✊💯 🇮🇸🇺🇸
@jkn8705 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see an update to this. ❤ Wonder how all of them are doing today?
@nunyabusiness3786 5 жыл бұрын
"I KNOW HOW TO WORK WITH METAL" +10000 man points
@lionsyla4840 4 жыл бұрын
Just bends it with his hands
@asadrasheed1000 4 жыл бұрын
"you gotta figure out a way to make therm go to their limits without killing them " Best motivational quote of my life
@lilienlambare 3 жыл бұрын
A great one for sure.
@istiaqueahmedkhan1690 2 жыл бұрын
2 of these guys make 100 of us. Also, for the size they're very chill.
@gunsmokegaloreyt6840 2 жыл бұрын
Generally the bigger you are the more chilled out you are
@jeanettejeanette1199 2 жыл бұрын
His son just crawling through snow with a tshirt on, LOL. These Icelandic people have a whole new level of cold tolerance haha
@farazbhat9832 5 жыл бұрын
Arab scholars: "The Vikings are physical specimens". Well, they weren't wrong.
@BakaryD 5 жыл бұрын
steroids don't make you that tall idiot @Jimmy Robberts
@heyllo1337 5 жыл бұрын
@Jimmy Robberts congrats on not knowing anything about genetics, physical training, or roids.
@Theworkerman7 5 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Robberts all of them are like that dude. Vikings looked the exact same. There were no steroids in the medieval times dude. They have superior genetics all of the other humans Dumbass.
@farazbhat9832 5 жыл бұрын
@Jimmy Robberts based vikings synthesizing steroids in the middle-ages.
@sanskarpandey6213 5 жыл бұрын
General statement:Roids don't make you buff OR strong. Training does. If you are on Roids,you just progress a bit more. There is no magic pill,and Roids are far from it.
@mindsstalker 6 жыл бұрын
"Yves Saint Laurent", excellent choice of a sweater to go and interview the toughest guys on earth
@therealg4197 5 жыл бұрын
they really aren't tough buddy. There are big guys like that in every country .
@danielm_fotos 5 жыл бұрын
@@therealg4197 ya because moving 800 pounds of bare metal without pads and hardcore workouts isn't tough. LOL
@danielm_fotos 5 жыл бұрын
@@therealg4197 ya because body building isn't tough LOL
@tanmang42 5 жыл бұрын
+the realG Jesus, could you be any more obnoxious?
@therealg4197 5 жыл бұрын
STFU. @@tanmang42
@bhuvanaloganathan1740 2 жыл бұрын
0:27 wow such a beautiful landscape
@christopherhughes3895 3 жыл бұрын
I've had the good fortune to visit Iceland. Tied with Hawaii, is my most favorite place on Earth 👍. The people are wonderful & beautiful ♥️
@marctotoro2973 7 жыл бұрын
Now we know where the Lannisters get their champions from
@dubbeats5093 7 жыл бұрын
totoro was awesome but the eng dub was cringe
@jeremywhitfield4556 7 жыл бұрын
Did the mountain rape the "nun", how did he torture her? They never showed
@achsanfadil3819 6 жыл бұрын
If my mother let me fight i would be the mountain of the north .. btw this is me comment before i turn to hodor :'(
@EpicThe112 6 жыл бұрын
Correct and also the Nordic countries are actually split between Lannisters Denmark and Iceland & Targaryens Norway Tormund
@k.c.lejeune6613 6 жыл бұрын
Marc Totoro Who are the Lannisters?
@XxMetalGorxX 9 жыл бұрын
love iceland, great country filled with great people
@XxMetalGorxX 8 жыл бұрын
***** Yes I know right?!
@toniownez 8 жыл бұрын
+╬Reichsritter╬ Sweden, I fucking hate my country. Filled with feminists who will do anything to ruin this once great nation.
@toniownez 8 жыл бұрын
Sattack210 They're spewing their shit on us men. And when you argue back you're either a sexist or racist. Men aren't doing anything (obviously some do) and are just taking their shit. You're not allowed to criticize anything they do, it's just sick. The worst thing is that they have no facts whatsoever. Our extremist "feminist" marxistisk communist party (Feministiskt iniativ) got 3 percent of the votes. DON'T LET YOUR COUNTRY BECOME LIKE MINE.
@toniownez 8 жыл бұрын
Sattack210 I know it's bad worldwide. Whatever you do DON'T vote left. If you vote left you are supporting these marxist feminist communists. We're 10 times worse than any other country. Sweden is the result if tumblr was a country. I see these hairy feminists with nose piercing every single day. It's a fucking joke. I don't think the US is nearly as bad as it is here, you should be thankful for not living here.
@oliskranz 8 жыл бұрын
+╬Reichsritter╬ Sweden is declining heavily.
@drewschrep 8 ай бұрын
I'm amazed by how well they all speak English and how nice they all seem! Makes me want to visit Iceland soon!
@lasha3688 2 жыл бұрын
1:00 The contrast of the journalist with the ice muscle dude is everything lol
@amsterdope 9 жыл бұрын
If in fact they use steroids (I don't know, I don't care), it doesn't take away from the fact that these feats of strength are amazing. I'm a skinny weakling, but if a man wants to make himself huge by taking drugs, eating, training and making a living out of lifting stuff, all the power to him! Seriously, I don't get all the bashing in the comment section. Its a story about huge guys who don't bother anyone and lift shit. Looks good to me.
@tylernx 9 жыл бұрын
Yeah people misunderstand steroids. You just can't use them and do nothing. They just help push the limit of your body. But that goes along with the risk of cardiac death or repair.
@amsterdope 9 жыл бұрын
da_gr8est I'm 6ft1 and 205lbs. I played ice hockey and have a normal build. Compared to these monsters Im a skinny weakling. Im an average man and exercise to keep in shape and to hopefully live longer. I dont 'bodybuild' and have no desire to be a hulking muscle man. I have respect for these men who genuinely love their sport.
@cizzlen07 9 жыл бұрын
amsterdope Feel exactly the same way my man.
@dogseggs2000 9 жыл бұрын
amsterdope Well said.
@obi-wanjabronii 9 жыл бұрын
Said perfectly man
@alexander.7805 6 жыл бұрын
Skyrim belongs to the Nords!!!
@taurinetrashmann259 5 жыл бұрын
Alexander Garda but everything inside it belongs to the Khajiit
@swerks197 5 жыл бұрын
but the argonians were forced to live there
@bruno6170 5 жыл бұрын
@@swerks197 no??
@swerks197 5 жыл бұрын
brunothedog 61 ye
@bruno6170 5 жыл бұрын
@@swerks197 when were they forced and why?
@lilahdog568 Жыл бұрын
It's funny how these dudes look scary huge but icelanders are some of the nicest people you could meet.
@zakmayo1804 2 жыл бұрын
Strongman had progressed so much from even when this documentary was taken..
@FnlLgnd1 8 жыл бұрын
Bunch of Banes walking around
@richthofenfriedrich6345 8 жыл бұрын
Jealous?
@FnlLgnd1 8 жыл бұрын
+Richthofen Friedrich How can I be jealous?
@lingnostico6600 8 жыл бұрын
+Richthofen Friedrich that was a compliment dumbass
@RacinZilla003 8 жыл бұрын
Bane has merely adopted his strength, these men were born in it, molded by it!! They've never seen scrawny outsiders until they were already giants!!
@topladnigel6079 8 жыл бұрын
+The Last Wolf They're big guys...
@nocturnal9765 7 жыл бұрын
they all sound like theyre from skyrim
@JoezerHuang 7 жыл бұрын
lol
@svanstikkafuhrer2385 7 жыл бұрын
we are the new nords
@bered4894 Жыл бұрын
11:55 this just reminds me of those bootcamp obstacle runs so nothing new
@trishhobbsphillips3164 3 жыл бұрын
Such gentle giants. ❤️
@zaromonia 8 жыл бұрын
this is like skyrim, they even talk like in skyrim
@DarthMilotic 8 жыл бұрын
+zaromonia That's probably because the accents in Skyrim are based on northern accents. SInce the farther north you get, the more badass the people are.
@trueleggott8569 8 жыл бұрын
+Kevin Larsen like in russia and Iceland, we can't really include some other nords or Slavic people
@iqtuz 8 жыл бұрын
+True Leggott Icelandic people are basically just Norwegians anyway though.
@haukurthorsmarason5267 8 жыл бұрын
Not really though. We Icelanders have a lot of Gaelic blood in us as well.
@1337inzock 8 жыл бұрын
Icelanders got the strongman gene from Norwegian vikings
@halmaheraandersen6752 4 жыл бұрын
I'm from Solomon islands and my great grandfather is from Norway. He's name is Julius Walter Andersen he came to Solomon islands as a trader..his diverse career in the Solomon islands include, copra trader, diesel engine mechanic and master of trading vessels. I'm proud that my ancestor are descendants of vikings
@viggohansen5107 3 жыл бұрын
Sending skandinavin love to you and your cool genetics
@visicircle 3 жыл бұрын
that's nice that he stayed with your family. In America there are a lot of people with the last name "Jorgenson" who never knew their fathers. Those damn viking sailors have a girl at every port.
@AimForMyHead81 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@lilyflower5576 Жыл бұрын
You must be so buff 😭
@cobano Жыл бұрын
Damn so you're Melanesian + Scandinavian. That's a cool combo
@elisehenry9376 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t get over the fact he was in a saint Laurent expensive sweater doing an obstacle course
@RocketVet 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome men. Really inspiring!
@noitalever585 5 жыл бұрын
Who else is here because of the Joe Rogan segment with Andrew Schulz?
@BrianOG 5 жыл бұрын
omg yes
@resksmith5862 5 жыл бұрын
I am
@theophendyj9816 5 жыл бұрын
noitaleveR Me
@cbreezy 5 жыл бұрын
Yes and no. I've already watched this.
@tidu7978 5 жыл бұрын
KZfaq funneled us this way....😁
@hithereroger 10 жыл бұрын
These man all seem so calm, collected, and almost enlightened. I can only imagine what it must feel like to be that physically powerful. Fascinating documentary. Could not take my eyes off it.
@BIZZLLENIZZLLE Жыл бұрын
He's right.... if there was a reality show with these guys, it would be a hit.
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