He was considered a genetic mutant. The most famous muscled boy has grown up and his muscles have disappeared

Probably, on the Internet, you have repeatedly come across photos of a boy bodybuilder with muscles who was still a child. Richard Sandrak became famous under the nickname Little Hercules. About 20 years have passed since its phenomenon gave rise to a wide discussion. Possessing relief muscles and cubes of the press, which appeared as if from birth, the youngster also stood out for remarkable strength.

At the age of eight, Richard was recognized as the strongest child in the world. At that time, he easily pressed while lying down, twice his own weight. Richard was awarded a new title – “The most pumped up teenager.” He was predicted the future of a legendary bodybuilder or weightlifter and was invited to perform with show numbers at Olympia.

They tried to explain the Richard phenomenon in different ways, but the key version suggested a mutation of the gene responsible for myostatin. Myostatin is a protein that inhibits muscle growth. If, due to a mutation, his work is blocked, then the muscles increase by themselves – without physical exertion, gym and other things.

But back to Sandrak, who is already 30 years old. What can be found in the photo? The guy can’t boast of bodybuilding conditions: neither large muscles, nor a relief with a “cut”. Around the age of 20, Richard stopped going to the rocking chair, and now he looks like he never looked there. If he really had a gene mutation, lean muscles would be preserved for many years – just as it happens in “pumped up” dogs, cows, etc.

Therefore, it is obvious that the boy acquired muscles and strength thanks to diligent, painstaking training since the age of 3, which his parents imposed on him. From the age of 7, Richard was trained by a qualified strength sports instructor. But in the end, the guy quit training because he was tired of the overprotection of his father and mother and their desire to realize their dreams of a brilliant son-athlete. Dreaming of popularity, Richard was essentially left without a meaningful childhood. If you liked this story, please share it with your friends and family members too!