In today’s era of bodybuilding, fitness is often associated with the muscularity of a person. The greater the size of a bodybuilder more is the strength. But imagine a giant bodybuilder failing to lift a certain amount of weight, despite lifting many times, but a feeble-looking old man comes out of nowhere and ends up lifting that weight with absolute ease. A similar incident has been making waves across social media where an old man lifts an insane amount of weight leaving everyone stunned. The only catch in the incident was that the old man wasn’t actually ‘old’. Instead, he was an elite powerlifter dressed like one. 

Vladimir Shmondenko, the Ukrainian powerlifter is known for his impressive feats of strength. The elite powerlifter recently left fellow gym-goers stunned with a prank video that has been grabbing a lot of eyeballs on social media platforms.

The old man puts fellow gymgoers to shame

The prank video begins with Shmondenko disguised as a frail and elderly with a long gray beard casually walking up to a bodybuilder who was doing a deadlift. Dressed in baggy clothing, giving the impression that he is a feeble old man who would struggle with the lightest of weights he asked the bodybuilder if he should try lifting the rod. 

The rod already had 6 plates on each side and appeared really heavy, as the muscular bodybuilder was also seen tired lifting the weights. The confused expressions on the face of gym goers were clearly visible as he got aside. However, as soon as Shmondenko approached the rod he lifted the rod all the way up with a perfect form with no struggle. 

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As the video continues, Shmondenko continues to do more repetitions, leaving the other gym-goers stunned and amazed. They can’t believe that this frail-looking grandpa is capable of lifting such an incredible amount of weight, and they are left in utter disbelief. The prank video has quickly gone viral, with millions of views on social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. However, the Ukrainian powerlifter has shown his strength in different ways. 

Fans react to the insane strength of Vladimir Shmondenko

As the video was posted, fans flooded the comment section of the post with their unique reactions. “I don’t get tired of watching these videos”, a fan wrote. “The secret of gramps is the fundamentals. These youngbloods should learn”, another added.  The video has also left many fans shocked seeing the explosive power of the Ukrainian lifter. “Some fans are applauding the efforts of the powerlifter as he is inspiring other athletes to keep going. A fan wrote, “Too strong for his size”, a fan wrote.

Some fans are applauding the efforts of the powerlifter as he is inspiring other athletes to keep going. A fan wrote, “What a humble way to motivate him to take Tren”. The professional powerlifter has become quite an internet sensation with his unique videos and ability to shock people.  

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