When Richard Sandrak was 8 years old, he attracted worldwide attention for his defined muscles, earning the title “Little Hercules”. In 2004, his physique was featured in the documentary “The Strongest Boy in the World”, and in 2009, he starred in a film with the same name.
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Born in Ukraine in 1992, Richard moved to the United States at the age of two, where his father, Pavel Sandrak, a martial arts fighter, began training him intensively. His dedication to training led him to lift up to three times his own weight at the age of 8, gaining fame. His routine was supervised by his parents and his muscular appearance was frequently featured in magazines and TV shows.
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Today, Richard has changed his path. He has left behind his intense training routine and distanced himself from childhood fame. He currently works as a stuntman in audiovisual productions and has spoken out against criticism of the harsh training he underwent as a child.
“I look back and see that a lot could have been different. The pressure and methods used in my childhood were not healthy,” Richard said in an interview with Inside Edition. He now seeks a more balanced life, away from the spotlight and intense training that marked his youth.
