Techie + Gamers
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Tech
    • Social Media
    • About Us
    Techie + Gamers
    Home»Entertainment»Child Bodybuilder “Little Hercules”: Where is Richard Sandrak Now?
    Entertainment

    Child Bodybuilder “Little Hercules”: Where is Richard Sandrak Now?

    Bob McCulloughBy Bob McCulloughJuly 17, 2023
    Richard Sandrak - Little Hercules

    Back in the early 2000s, an eight-year-old boy took the world by storm with a body unlike anyone his age. He shocked people with his ripped and intimidating muscles that belonged to a pro bodybuilder. Richard Sandrak was dubbed as “Little Hercules” and “The World’s Strongest Boy.” But if you remember him, you might be wondering, where is he now?

    What Happened to Little Hercules?

    Fast forward 20 years later, and Richard Sandrak is all grown up. His transformation is stunning but not exactly how everyone would imagine. Some time after getting the attention of the media, his name went under the radar because of serious life events. Now in 2023, at 31 years old, Richard has no interest in bodybuilding and his chiseled physique has disappeared.

    Why He Left Bodybuilding – Pressure From a Young Age

    Richard is the son of Pavel Sandrak, a former Taekwondo world champion, and Lena Sandrak, an aerobics instructor. However, genetics is not the main reason why he had such a unique body for a young boy.

    Most people spend their toddler years doing silly things like playing house and eating candy. But not Richard. These years were when he was introduced to working out by his mom and dad. And his routine was intense. By the time he was six, the kid could lift 82 kilograms without breaking a sweat.

    Even though at 15, he stated that he did extreme physical training for fun and on his own accord, there’s no denying the fact that he was given a strict diet as a child. At nine years old, he never even knew what pizza tastes like.

    Living with an Abusive Father

    Pavel was an abusive husband and was imprisoned for hurting his wife when their son was 11 years old. Richard was the one who called the police to save his mother and prevent further violence. After this experience, he had no contact with his father.

    Some speculated that Pavel had hit Richard, but this was never confirmed. In an interview, Lena stated that Pavel never got physically abusive with their son. Still, some of the child’s exercises were very harsh. This includes sleeping on the ground to strengthen his posture.

    Sandrak’s enormous muscles were even rumored to be the result of more than just hard work. Health experts questioned the kid’s ability to achieve such a body without the use of steroids. Again, Lena denied this speculation.

    New Goals

    After all of his childhood struggles, it’s no wonder that Richard decided to drop the title of Little Hercules. In an interview with Inside Edition, he said that lifting weights “got boring” after his father went to prison.

    Sandrak landed a job at Universal Studios Waterworld after leaving his bodybuilding days behind. He is now living a normal life as a stuntman who dreams of being a quantum scientist or maybe even a NASA engineer.

    Share. Facebook Twitter
    McCullough
    Bob McCullough
    • LinkedIn

    Bob McCullough is an experienced author, journalist and freelance writer. As a journalist he's worked for the Boston Globe, the Boston Phoenix, the LA Times, and Publishers Weekly.

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Editors' Picks
    Top 20 Richest YouTubers Updated for 2023
    July 31, 2023
    Top 10 Most Successful Shark Tank Products
    September 3, 2023
    What Happened to Erik Per Sullivan? Dewey from Malcolm in the Middle
    June 13, 2023
    Techiegamers.com

    Email: [email protected]
    1968 S. Coast Hwy #675
    Laguna Beach CA 92651
    (949) 799-2165

    Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn
    Popular posts
    • Diana and Roma Net Worth 2023: How Rich are the…
    • GATSBY Chocolate Valuation – Shark Tank Update…
    • Brad Lea Net Worth – Entrepreneur & Sales Expert
    • RokBlok Net Worth 2023 – What Happened After…
    • Mitch Blaschke Net Worth 2023 – How Rich is…
    © 2023 TechieGamers LLC
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • DMCA
    • Ownership Policy
    • Fact Checking Policy
    • Careers

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.