THIS 9-YR-OLD SCHOOLBOY HAS BEEN LIFTING WEIGHTS ALL HIS LIFE - CAN DO VERTICAL PUSH-UPS

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While you struggle to bust out those 10 sit-ups tonight, try not to think about Giuliano Stroe, the nine-year-old who has already mastered vertical press-ups.The mini Schwarzenegger has been lifting weights since before he could walk, and now has a dedicated following of fans who watch the videos his family post displaying his

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incredible feats of strength.Dubbed the ‘Romanian Hercules’, Giuliano recently made a video to celebrate the new school year, in which he demonstrates his ability to do 90 degree press-ups.
Ripped schoolboy, 9, can do vertical push-ups, but is it healthy?
Giuliano lifts weights for two hours every day (Picture: CEN)
However not everyone is impressed with Giuliano’s abilities, or the two hours of daily weight training her undergoes to be able to maintain them.
Many have argued that the boy’s parents, dad Iulian and mum Ileana, both fitness fanatics themselves, are pushing Giuliano and his younger brother Claudiu, 7, too hard.
His ripped torso appears to have more muscle mass than that of boys twice his age, which some people claim is unhealthy for such a young child.
Pic Shows : Giuliano Stroe ,9,  demostrating his work-out routinennA nine-year-old body-builder is the star of an astonishing back-to-school video of him showing off his PE prowess.nnBoy wonder Giuliano Stroe has been pumping iron since he was a toddler thanks to his keep fit mad dad Iulian, 35, and mum Ileana.nnSo to celebrate his start in Year 5 at his school in village of Icoana in southern Romania's Olt County the youngster posted a new video of himself on the internet performing an astonishing series of 90 degree press ups.nnAfter balancing himself on his hands he then pushes himself vertical and then smoothly lowers himself until he is horizontal again with his arms locked.nnDad Iulian explained: "He was very excited about going back to school and he wanted to show his friends he hasn¿t been slacking during the holidays."nnHe added: "Giuliano is a good pupil and a very bright boy academically but of course his favourite lesson is always PE."nnThe youngster and his little brother Claudiu have been weight training since before they could walk and Giuliano holds a string of world records for feats of strength in his age group.nnCritics have attacked the family for encouraging the brothers to train so hard while they are so young.nnBut dad Iulian said: "Critics say that the boys won't grow properly, but there's no proof of that. Hard work and exercise are always good."
Some people say his training regime is bad for his health (Picture: CEN)
Dad Iulian said: ‘Critics say that the boys won’t grow properly, but there’s no proof of that. Hard work and exercise are always good.’
Giuliano’s favourite lesson is, obviously, PE, however his father claims he is a dedicated student and strong academically as well as physically.

His muscle-bound torso isn’t just for show though, and the schoolboy has broken several weightlifting records for his age group.

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