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Here are the top 10 Strongest Kids in the World who took it too far!
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On with the countdown!
#10: Little Hercules
With his long locks and 8-pack abs—yes, it’s eight, we counted—Ukrainian-born
kid Richard Sandrak rightfully earned the nickname “Little Hercules.”
Growing up, Richard got an early taste of active lifestyle thanks to his parents, who
are both health and fitness buffs; his mom was an aerobics instructor, and his dad was
into martial arts!
What does this family have for breakfast?
Jumping jacks with a side of planks?
Richard started lifting weights as early as the age of 3.
And by 5 years old, his daily workout routine already included 600 push-ups, 600 sit-ups,
and 300 squats!
Eventually, his brawny physique landed him product promotions, and radio and TV appearances
left and right.
He even bagged the title role in a movie called “Little Hercules 3D," where he starred alongside
wrestling icons Hulk Hogan and Paul Donald!
What?
You didn’t know there was an actual movie called Little Hercules 3D?
It’s like, one of the greatest family movies of all time!
Said no one.
Now at 28 years old, Richard works as a stuntman for Universal Studios.
Although his bodybuilding days are behind him now-along with his 8-pack abs -Richard
still makes sure that he’s always fit and ready for his job.
Watch out for our number one kid because his cuts and guns didn’t even need any training!
But before that…
#9: Baby Bruce Lee
In 2015, this Japanese kid made waves in social media for his shot-for-shot recreation of
Bruce Lee’s signature moves!
Whoa, look at him fling those nunchucks!
Ryuji Mai started watching Bruce Lee films when he was just one year old and already
mastered the nunchuck scene in the movie “Game of Death” at the age of five.
By then, he also started training in Jeen Kune Do, a form of martial arts inspired by
the late Hong Kong-American legend.
Obviously, his shredded physique came with a lot of hard work and discipline.
Ryuji likes to wake up at 6am so he can squeeze in some training before heading to school.
In the afternoon, he spends an hour running and two hours of training with those nunchucks.
But don't call the child services on Ryuji's parents just yet.
Because Ryuji's dad insists they're not putting any kind of pressure on their son.
It's just what the boy really wants!
Aside from Bruce Lee, Ryuji is also a fan of another martial arts icon, Donnie Yen!
In 2018, he got to meet the Ip Man himself face-to-face and struck some fierce poses
with the Hollywood actor!
#8: Future Ronda Rousey
Prepare to be knocked out by this kid from Kazakhstan who’s packing some serious punch!
At just 12 years old, Evnika Saadvakass can already fire 200 punches in 30 seconds!
That’s more than six punches per second!
So what’s the secret to this kid’s incredible skill?
As early as three years old, Evnika has been training with his professional boxer dad Rustam.
Their family bonding?
Training five days a week in the woods outside their home!
How fun!
Her father was so impressed with Evnika’s punching skills, he even designed a boxing
contraption named after her called the Evnik simulator!
It aims to help other people develop their boxing speed and talent… so they too can
start hitting like a girl!
#7: Record-holder Kid
Quick question: What was your most significant achievement when you were five years old?
Not to burst any bubbles, but this Romanian kid already scored a Guinness World record
at that age!
Feeling inadequate yet?
Guiliano Stroe’s first world record was for doing the fastest 10-meter hand walk with
a weighted ball between his legs.
A year later, just because he can, he smashed another record for doing twenty 90-degree
push-ups!
He can even do the elevated push-ups on top of glass bottles!
Show off.
Giuliano is now 16 years old and lives in Italy with his family.
His younger brother, Claudio, hopes to follow in his footsteps and also be a bodybuilder
and a boxer someday.
Show offs.
#6: Ukrainian Superkid
Andrey Koshtash is only 11 years old, but he's already a weightlifter, a gymnast, child
bodybuilder, actor, model… heck, it's a lot easier to list down what he can’t do!
But he started to make a name for himself at the age of seven when he set a national
record for doing 4,000 push-ups in just two and a half hours!
I wouldn’t even be surprised if he does push-ups in his sleep.
You know what’s more outrageous?
Andrey says it wasn’t even his best!
On a really good day, the kid can pull off 6,000 consecutive push-ups!
And here I am, barely making it to 50.
#5: Superman, Jr.
Need a hand to push start your car?
Say no more.
This kid from China can do the job all by himself!
At seven years old, Yang Jinlong is already a certified powerhouse.
Heaving a 2-ton vehicle?
Check.
Carrying 100-kilo bags of cement on his back?
You betcha!
And you know how parents make their kids sing and dance in front of other people to show
off their talent?
Jinlong’s dad has a better idea.
“Son, give me a piggyback ride.”
“Sure!
Hold tight, pop.”
Jinlong’s parents first noticed their son's incredible strength when the boy lifted an
11-pound oil drum… at nine months old!
But the kid of steel does not follow any specific training routine or strict diet.
He just needs his three bowls of rice per meal.
4.
Strongest Girl in the World
Here’s another child who took piggyback rides to another level.
In this viral video, 12-year-old Ukrainian kid Varya Akulova can be seen carrying her
father AND her mother… all while lifting two kettlebells and wearing one more kettlebell
around her neck!
But it’s just another day at the office for her.
You see, Varya was born into a family of circus performers.
She did her first headstand at 1, and by one and a half, she could already do flips!
At 10, she became part of her acrobatic family's group, and by 12 years old, she's already
a two-time Guinness record-holder for the strongest girl on the planet!
Today, Varya is a full-grown woman who remains as fit and strong as ever.
She's now applying her knowledge in acrobatics, boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling to her new
career as a multi-faceted fitness coach!
#3 The Workout Kid
Move over, Richard Simmons!
Because this little big shot is out to give fitness instructors a run for their money.
At 12 years old, CJ Senter is already proving himself to be an inspiring role model to kids
his age.
Aside from being a superstar football player who shows great sportsmanship towards his
teammates and rivals, CJ also makes free workout DVDs to help other kids get fit and healthy
at a young age!
And the best part about his videos?
No weight training!
Where do I get a copy?
His father, Carlos, said CJ’s fitness and strong worth ethic has put him and his wife
to shame.
No reason to feel bad, Mr. Senter!
Raising a kid like CJ is already a great achievement!
#2: Little Miss Girl Power
Another kid once dubbed the strongest girl in the World is young American powerlifter
Naomi Chaya Kutin.
Her weightlifting journey began at a tender age of eight, and at nine years old, she was
already smashing world records with her superhuman strength, even beating 1986 IPF women's world
champion Judy Gedney!
This kid is so strong she could lift up to three times her own weight!
In 2016, Naomi was featured in a documentary film called "Supergirl," which followed her
as she navigates life both as a religious Orthodox Jewish girl and an accomplished female
athlete in a male-dominated sport.
Who run the World?
That's right.
Girls!
#1: Real-life Mutant
If Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters actually existed in real life, this kid would
definitely be in its roster.
The nurses who delivered baby Liam Hoekstra claimed they immediately felt some degree
of muscle development and bone structure as soon as the newborn came out of his mother’s
womb.
At 4 months, Liam could already hold his upper body up with his arms.
At 6 months, he could walk up and down the stairs on his own.
At 1 year old, he could do chin-ups, and at one and a half, he was already moving family
furniture around!
“Liam, move the couch a little to the left.
Good job, pumpkin!”
As a toddler, Liam’s body is already ripped; with muscles and cuts that can rival adult
bodybuilders, sans the training!
Liam was eventually confirmed to have myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy, a rare genetic condition
that increases his muscle mass and reduces his body fat.
Fortunately, there is no cause for alarm or need for treatment.
The only downside is that Liam burns more calories than the average kid, so he has to
eat more to keep up with his body.
I don't know about you, but that sounds like a side effect I can live with.
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