‘Little Hercules’ was known as “The World’s Strongest Boy’ – sit down before you see him today, age 30

As children, we dream of becoming many things. Some want to be a pilot, others sports stars, others still actors or singers or entertainers.

Richard Sandrak’s boyhood dream was something entirely else. As a young child, the Ukrainian-American wanted to become a bodybuilder, and soon became known as “The World’s Strongest Boy”, or “Little Hercules.” 

Sandrak was dedicated to his goal and trained five times a week, 90 minutes per session, during his early teenage years. He also followed a strict diet and had a personal trainer.

So what happened to Little Hercules? And what is the real truth behind the insane gym training supervised by his father? Today, he’s 30 years of age – and this is what he looks like!

The most important thing for any child is for them to be just that, a child. No kid should be forced into doing something they don’t want to; all should have the freedom to be able to follow their passion in life.

Little Hercules – Richard Sandrak

Many of us have known parents who tried to live out their dream through their kids, irrespective if that entailed becoming a famous scientist, dancer, hockey player, you name it! Sure, we should always encourage children to follow their dreams, but never to an extent where their childhood is spent in the pursuit of something they might not even have chosen themselves.

Richard Sandrak knows a thing or two about straddling that particular border. As a very young child, he worked out at the gym under the supervision of his father, Pavel. He would become known around the world as “The World’s Strongest Boy”. Some even called him “Little Hercules.”