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Days After Warning About Detrimental Consequences of Celebrity’s Miracle Drug, Fitness Coach Feels Insecure Standing Alongside 6’9” Strongman Giant

Published 09/07/2023, 8:30 AM EDT

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A pretty visible thread of fitness connected the world of bodybuilders and Strongman. Exercising and training regimes thus prove to be extremely beneficial for both sports. Although many fitness enthusiasts run after the end results and chase after it, they take PEDs. Some athletes enjoy the process and take their goals seriously and ethically. Maik Wiedenbach is one such fitness enthusiast who disregards the use of unethical toxic substances.

Hafthor Bjornsson is one of the greatest powerlifters and strongman of all time. He has won about 58 national and international awards in his career. Besides his huge list of achievements, he also has a massive body that intimidates everyone.

Hafthor Bjornsson’s encounter with Maik Wiedenbach makes the latter uncomfortable

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Maik recently shared a post by @abspowerlifting on his story, which was further shared by Hafthor himself. In the photo, Wiedenbach stood next to Bjornsson’s 6’9 physique. Systematically, he looked slightly intimidated and somewhat small in structure. However, the fitness coach brings his insecurity to light instead of burying it deep within. He states in a manner that puts Hafthor in a brighter spot, as well as reflects Maik’s sportsmanship.

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Maik thus writes as a caption to the picture on his story, “When I met @thorbjornsson and looked like I had never worked out.” The Strongman’s massive body is truly undeniable and thus, Maik Wiedenbach sportingly puts the spotlight on Hafthor.

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Being 6’9 high and strongly built, Hafthor, “The Mountain” of Game of Thrones is quite unmatchable. Thus, no matter who stands next to him, most find themselves positioned at a lower height than usual. It becomes more visible to Hafthor’s wife.

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Hafthor and his 19-inch shorter wife have varying opinions when it comes to food

Hafthor married Kelsey Henson back in 2018. Being only 1.57 meters, Kelsey is about 19 inches shorter than her husband. The stark distinction between the couple’s height is visible at all times. Recently, they had an adorable disagreement over a sandwich. Being a picky and particular eater, Hafthor denies his wife’s choices. In his Instagram story, he said, “Is this a weird combination, tomato and bacon sandwich?”, his wife stated that it is common in Canada.

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It is normal to feel a bit intimidated around massive giants like Hafthor. Even Maik Wiedenbach’s extremely fit physique questions itself after such thoroughly rigorous training. However, no one can deny the precision of Maik’s own training regime. If Hafthor is 6’9, what would your height difference would look like? Let us know in the comments below.

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Pritha Halder

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Pritha Halder is a Bodybuilding and Fitness writer at EssentiallySports. Holding a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from one of the oldest multidisciplinary universities in India, Pritha started her career as a content writer for a literary magazine. After reading an article on 'The God of Aesthetics,' A.
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Parth Sharma