When he was eight years old, he could already bench press twice his weight. By the time he was 11, he could lift three times his weight and had appeared in numerous body-building competitions. Meet Richard Sandrak - the World's Stongest Boy!

The World's Strongest Boy - Little Hercules

Richard Sandrak was born in the Ukraine and moved to the United States with his parents when he was two years old. His dad, Pavel, was a World Martial Arts champion and his mom, Lena, was an aerobics competitor. They began training Richard when he was a very young kid and by the time he was six, he was totally ripped and looked like a mini version of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Richard continued to train in martial arts and body-building and by the time he was eight, he had an incredible build for a kid and he became known as The World's Strongest Boy. His muscular physique also earned him the nickname, Little Hercules. He's appeared in magazines and television shows, while earning thousands of dollars a month.

The World's Stongest Boy - Action Star?

Richard Sandrak is now trying to go from body-building celebrity to Hollywood action star. He is about to begin working on a jungle-adventure movied called The Amazon Kid and is soon releasing a new workout video for kids. The workout video will include cardio and strength exercises to help kids get in shape and improve their fitness. For more info, you can head to his official site at www.richardsandrak.com.

Remember: Lifting too much weight when your bones and muscles are still growing can be dangerous. Always talk to a doctor or your P.E. teacher before starting any weight lifting program.

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