Today’s Deadlift record holds a record of 8,000 calories and 400 grams of protein per day.
Last update on September 4 2025
Strongman diets are often extremely calorie, often reaching five numbers. 2018 the most powerful man in the world (WSM) and the current Deadlift registration holder Hafthor björnsson recently invited Dr. Mike Israetel to evaluate his daily meals.
Björnsson’s day begins with one and a half liters of water mixed with hydration, electrolyte powder and creatine. Its daily diet plan consists of five meals, which are organized when it wakes up and coordinates with its training program.
Björnsson consumes about 400 grams of protein on the road to 8,000 daily calories. “I used to eat 10,000 calories daily. When I was younger, I was more active and needed more calories, “Björnsson recalled. “Now. I’m old. Lazy. And I only eat 8,000.”
Meal
- 300 grams of mixed potatoes and sweet potato
- 100 grams of Rice
- Four big -ups Eggs
- 100 grams of strawberry
- 100 grams of blackberries
- 245 millimeters of orange juice
- 200 grams of Greek yogurt with two tablespoons of olive oil
- 30 grams of oatmeal
- A colic of a colic of
Meal One contains about 1,640 calories, gaining Israatel approval as a quintessential bodybuilding meal.
- Eggs are an excellent source of high quality protein and healthy fats. (1;
- Sweet potatoes, potatoes and rice offer little fat as sources of carbohydrates. (2;
- Strawberries are full of fiber and cardiovascular health benefits. (3;
When Björnsson feels sluggish during training, removal of olive oil or other easily controlled, high calorie season from his diet can help relieve the problem.
Lunch two
- 300 grams of rice
- A liter of milk
- 100 grams of mixed Vegetables
- Half avocado
- 150 grams of beef fillets
Björnsson’s second meal packages about 1,390 calories.
The additions of high calorie liquids to meals facilitate the Strongman diet, “Dr. Israetel said.
Lunch three
- 300 grams of rice
- 200 grams of ribeye steak
- 245 millimeters of orange juice
- 200 grams of Greek yogurt with two tablespoons of olive oil
The meal three provides about 1,350 calories.
- Complete Greek yogurt is full of protein and calories. (7;
- Olive oil can easily boost calorie intake without increasing food volume. (8;
Lunch four & lunch five
For meals four and five, Björnsson repeats two and three meals. Its current meal plan has led to remarkable profits in power and size, fueled by attempting another world record at the Deadlift World Championships on September 6, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.
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