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Iceland Giants

This amazing VICE documentary takes a look at why Iceland breeds so many strongmen.

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.

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The Scientific Secret of Strength and Muscle Growth

August 6, 2013June 14, 2013 gags

Do you want to know the secret of strength and massive muscle growth? AsapSCIENCE explains Myostatin and how human strength and muscle growth are directly related to it.

What if I told you that superhuman strength may be possible in the near future?

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Old Spice Muscle Music

August 30, 2012September 10, 2012 gags

This is the viral interactive video staring former NFL player and current actor Terry Crews with a bunch of electrodes attached to his various muscle groups. When he flexes each muscle, an instrument plays. Flex them all furiously, and you get a symphony. When it finishes, you can use your keyboard to play, and even record, some special Muscle Music of your own.

Enjoy!

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