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201266 minPGdocumentary

Steve Gym

201266 minPGdocumentary

Steve Gym in Reykjavik serves as a hub for powerlifters, showcasing their training routines and the strong community bonds formed among athletes.

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Haukur Valdimar Pálsson

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Steve Gym in Reykjavik serves as a hub for powerlifters, showcasing their training routines and the strong community bonds formed among athletes.

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Haukur Valdimar Pálssondirector

Haukur Valdimar Pálssonwriter

Kári Elíssoncast

Benedikt Magnússoncast

Stefán Hallgrímssoncast

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Steve Gym in Reykjavik is a central location for “HRIKALEGIR” (“Horrific”), a 2012 documentary directed by Haukur Valdimar Pálsson. The film follows powerlifters as they train and compete in this downtown facility, known for its strong community of athletes. It captures their daily routines and the camaraderie that develops among them. The documentary runs for 66 minutes and presents a vivid portrait of powerlifting culture in Iceland.

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