POWERLIFTER and YouTube star Vladimir Shmondenko has millions of views and likes on his videos.
His popularity continues to grow, but how much can he lift? Read on to find out.
How much can Vladimir Shmondenko bench press?
Vladimir Shmondenko is a famous weightlifter and YouTube star from Krishtopovka, Ukraine.
The muscleman started lifting weights as a young teenager, creating his own home gym in the small village he is from.
He used wood, bricks, and Soviet-era tractor parts to create his gym.
His peers would make fun of the tubs of oatmeal he would take to school.
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Vladimir Shmondenko's net worth is around £1.45 million, which he earned through YouTube and fitness endorsements.
His viral videos on his Anatoly channel show him cosplaying as a janitor or retiree, then surprising weightlifters.
He shocks them by lifting their heavy weights with ease.
Vladimir Shmondenko's powerlifter deadlift personal record is 290kg.
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His powerlifter squat personal record is 210kg.
He is 5'11 and weighs 78kg, meaning Vladimir can lift more than twice what he weighs.
What is Vladimir Shmondenko's workout routine?
As a teenager, the powerlifter used items that he found around his village to start lifting weights.
He also exercised discipline in his diet, eating seven meals of cottage cheese and eggs a day.
Vladimir is known to train extremely hard and has a strenuous training technique to keep in shape.
Vladimir holds several titles at the Ukrainian and European Championships since he started lifting competitively.
He has also established multiple world records in his weight category.
In 2014, he squatted 430 kilograms, establishing a new world record in this event.
In 2016 he broke his own record by squatting 432.5 kilograms.
Not only has the weightlifter found success in powerlifting, but he has also participated in Strongman contests.
He achieved high placements in several Strongman contests, including the World's Strongest Man competition.
His workouts include heavy lifting, accessory work and conditioning.
As well as the physical training aspect, he believes that mental wellness and strength are just as important as the physical.
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For those of you wanting to lift weights life Vladimir, his YouTube channel doesn't show his specific weight training regimen.
However, he does have a website promoting workout training programmes that customers can purchase.
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