Do you think that Richard Sandrak aka Little Hercule's parents were abusing and exploiting him by pushing him into unhealthy diet and exercise routines at such an early age or do you accept Richard's testimony that he did all of his training voluntarily? After watching this facts-packed video, let us know what you think in the comments.
▬Contents of this video▬ 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - All Work And No Play 02:45 - Suddenly Famous 04:36 - Giardina Wanted Out 06:39 - He Quit Bodybuilding 07:45 - Outro
Richard Sandrak, better known as Little Hercules, by the age of 8 was considered to be the strongest kid in the world. Weighing just 80 pounds or a little over 36 kilograms, Little Hercules could bench press more than twice his body weight. By 10, he was bench pressing more than three times his body weight – a feat that very few adults can claim!
This pint-sized iron pumper briefly gained international attention around the turn of the millennium after being unveiled at a bodybuilding competition. Then in 2004, he was the subject of a documentary entitled 'The World's Strongest Boy". He later appeared in the Hollywood film Little Hercules in 3D.
While Sandrak's sudden fame led him to pull in thousands of dollars a month by endorsing lines of workout supplements, participating in competitions, and doing photo shoots for magazines, rumors began to swirl claiming that his parents were exploiting and abusing him. Not only that, but doctors began to speak out about his rigorous diet and exercise routines, claiming that they could lead to serious health issues later down the line.
In time, Little Hercules's fame began to wane as he "aged out". Especially after reaching puberty, Sandrak all but vanished from the spotlight. Nearly two decades since he first gained worldwide recognition, we've decided to check in with Sandrak to see what his life has been like since fading into obscurity. What we found out is nothing short of astonishing.
Little Hercules Is No Longer a Bodybuilder, You Won’t Recognize Him
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