Kid Bodybuilder 'Little Hercules' is All Grown Up and Chasing a New Dream

Richard Sandrak, once known as "Little Hercules," made headlines when he was eight because of his massive muscles. But now Richard is 23-years-old with a beard, ponytail and his muscles are gone. #InsideEdition

[harrisonclark]

he seems like he really figured out what he wants in life

[zuffey]

When i was about 8 years old, i would close the fridge slowly, to check whether the lights still on.

[nathanftw]

*dad gets bullied*
Son: don’t worry I got this.

[FRISHR]

-has abs as a kid
-has less muscles as an adult
-has a bad father
This guy is basically Gohan!

[bobjenkins]

'But HERE's a shocker... He's GIVEN UP weight lifting!'

Shit I coulda told you that.

[syedzaroonshah]

He was ripped as a child, he now gets set on fire almost everyday as a stuntman, and his dream is to become a quantum scientist. Well, more specifically, a nasa engineer

[Sweeneytv]

Anyone else think "Set myself on fire' was going to be some deep metaphor?

[Jordybadeaux.]

Little Hercules: famous at 8 years old

Me at 8 years old: sweating opening a bag of chips

[flexor]

A good example of how strong parent influence is. Classic case of "living through their kids". It's obvious it wasn't his dream, or passion. It was his dads.

[hypeedits]

"So what's he doing now?"
*"I set myself on fire"*

[zlClutchy]

OMIGERD HES LIFTING AT A YOUNG AGE HES GONNA STUNT HIS GROWTH. "Now at age 23, Richard stands 6ft tall"

[token]

That's good that he distanced himself of what his abusive father wanted him to be. You can tell that weightlifting wasn't his passion, his dad just made him think that's what he wanted to be. Very happy his personality is shining through and he's doing what he wants to do. He's a pretty cool and interesting dude that didn't let the psychological scarring of his father as a child limit the decisions he makes today as an adult.

[rahulpg]

So how's your job?
Richard: *It's lit. Literally lit* .

[GymboStarsArgentina]

This is irrefutable proof that lifting at a young age does not stunt height growth. Thank you for that Richard!

[crneymar]

"lifting at a young age causes growth problems" NIGGA HE IS 6 FOOT

[memehub]

Little Hercules: *gets bullied
Also him: *So you have chosen death*

[esperate]

0:14 he literally looks like a grown up man

[kabretenidderuon]

The moral of the story: Don't force your kids into the path you drew for them. Just watch them from close, care about, support and let them achieve their dreams and fulfill their destiny.

[c]

A moment of silence for all those lost gains. R.I.P

Liek dis f u cri evrytme

[zone]

He's still in great shape; he rides on a skateboard, can go up stairs and does one chin-up. I guess I'm also in great shape; I ride a bicycle, can walk, and can do a cartwheel. Okay I can't do a cartwheel but I can skip.