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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chip off the old block! Eddie Hall's 13-year-old son destined to emulate his bodybuilding father as youngster shows off incredible gym routine - and he can already lift Tyson Fury's weight!
The majority of 13-year-olds are focused on evading homework, guzzling sweets from the tuck shop, and doomscrolling on social media for as long as their brains can take. It's a time in your life when you have absolutely no responsibility; pure bliss. Well, that's unless you are the son of the former world's strongest man. Instead of getting gripped by the endless one-minute videos on TikTok, the eldest of Eddie Hall's children spends his time in the gym as he looks to emulate his father's success. Eight years ago, the Briton was the biggest and brawniest on the planet and could deadlift the equivalent of a large adult horse. That's 500kg, just in case you weren't sure. It was a world record at the time, one that seemed unbreakable to most. However, it has since been topped by Hall's good rival Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, who lifted 501kg back in 2020. The 2017 strongman champ never got the chance to wrestle the record back, seeing as he retired from competition after his monumental triumph. However, it seems the baton has already been passed to his teenage son Maximus, who can already deadlift more than the majority of adults. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐄𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭™️ (@eddiehallwsm) One day before Max's 13th birthday, Hall shared a video of deadlifting a massive personal best. The youngster impressively hauled up a mammoth 150kg, which Hall has called an 'unofficial world record' for a 12-year-old. That is 23kg more than heavyweight icon Tyson Fury weighed before his second fight with Oleksandr Usyk. It's quite a breathtaking weight for someone of Max's age to be lifting, it's already 30 per cent of the 500kg that his father managed to haul up back in 2016. Under the video on Instagram, Hall wrote: 'I'm so proud of max, he's been lifting weights for nearly three years now and he has become what I believe to be a prime example of what a human being should be… hard working, consistent, kind, funny, caring, well mannered, polite, and above all STRONG!!!' The craziest thing about it all? Max didn't even know what he was lifting; the weights were covered with bin bags because he wasn't feeling his strongest on the day. He told his father to 'stick whatever you want on and I'll pull it'. And that's what he did, before discovering just how much he pulled up to his hips when Hall ripped the bin bags off. Maximus can also lift 30kg dumbells on each arm in chesspress, which is a weight only many men and women can dream of shifting into the air. It's clear that the 13-year-old is following in his father's footsteps when it comes to lifting heavy weights, but when you compare the pair of them at that age, it's actually rather hard to see the resemblance. Eddie Hall previously held the world record for a deadlift of 500kg and won World's Strongest Man back in 2017 before retiring to become a bodybuilder Last month, Hall shared a picture of himself at the same age his son Maximus has just turned. It's fair to say, fans were left rather stunned by the picture. The image shows the young strongman, who now plies his trade as both a bodybuilder and a boxer, standing shirtless near a beach wearing nothing but shorts, trainers, and a ring piercing on his left nipple. Hall was a national-level swimmer at the time, cut a muscular but trimmer figure to the powerfully sculpted 'Beast' we know these days. However, he still looks more like a 25-year-old ready to take on Hyrox, than a teenager just a couple of years into secondary school. Last year, he shared a photo of himself, apparently at 16, looking like a fully-fledged movie villain, packing muscles most men could only dream of. Bane from Batman's The Dark Knight Rises incarnated. His son Max doesn't appear to have taken up one of his father's more recent hobbies, though. We are yet to see him don a pair of MMA gloves, but maybe he will save that for after he has broken the deadlift world record in a decade. Last year, the 37-year-old ventured into the realm of mixed martial arts in a rather bizarre fashion when he participated in a unique two-on-one fight in the World Freak Fight League. Hall took on TikTok superstars Jamil and Jamel Neffati – also known as The Neffati Brothers - and massively outweighed his two opponents. Both were comfortably half the size of the strongman. The Polish duo came into the fight at 20.7 stone combined, against Hall's massive 26.2 stone advantage. Can you guess what happened? I imagine so. His superior strength and weight advantage obviously pulled through, as Hall won the fight with a brutal knockout of his opponents in the chaotic third round. 'Yeah, the 2v1 came around, very weirdly,' Hall told Mail Sport. 'I was just training for a big fight that got canceled, and then there was a 2v1 fight landing on my lap. 'And I thought, you know what? Sod it. Let's go for a bit of a risk. But because of the size difference, I took it on. So it went very well.' Maximus, I'm sure, will always feel protected, too. A video recently circulated of his father, Eddie, chasing down a moving car after becoming involved in a furious row with motorists who allegedly created a disturbance outside his Staffordshire home. Hall can be seen swearing at the driver of a blue BMW and threatening, 'I'll twist your f***ing head off' as the car pulls away following the altercation. The footage depicts the final moments of a dispute that began off camera before escalating, with Hall claiming his children had earlier been upset by the honking of car horns outside his property. 'This video has been going viral across the internet painting me as a bad guy who smashes cars up, threatens people and upsets kids,' Hall posted on X. 'Well the truth is now Live on my YouTube channel so please look at both sides of the story before judging! '3 blacked out cars circled my kids home last night at 9pm revving engines, beeping horns, looking into the property and wouldn't leave when asked to do so... things escalated and here you're seeing the last 30 seconds of a total of an 18 minute harassment of my kids peaceful place of sanctuary.' At the backend of the video, as the two cars pulled away, Hall gave chase and a young child was heard crying in the back seat of the second car. 'Hey, get out, get out you f**ing p***k,' Hall is heard screaming. 'I'll f***ing rip your head, I'll twist your f***ng head off. All of you get out, I'll rip your f***ing head off.' He continued on his YouTube channel: 'I am just telling him to leave. I don't want to hear anything he has to say. You have been asked to leave politely, been asked to leave with a bit of a grunt, just f*** off. He added: 'The last bit of the interaction looks really bad. But when you get the context you will understand. I am telling this guy to f*** off, you are scaring my kids. He then says something like he wants a picture with his kids, I said I don't care. You want me to respect your children's emotions, what about my kids' emotions? 'He then starts creeping away, and he looks at me and says "I'm going to knock you the f*** out". Of course, after an 18-minute interaction, you see red. I am protecting my kids, so I blow up. 'I could see the guy was filming me so I ran towards the car to grab his phone and throw it in a bush or something. I might have clipped the side of the door with my hand. I didn't manage to get a hold of the guy at all - unfortunately.'
CNET
26-05-2025
- Health
- CNET
The 8 Best Exercises Fitness Pros Recommend for Every Workout
As someone who trains, I know how difficult it can be to get started when you're looking at all the countless exercises and variations that exist. To help you narrow it down as you work to build strength and endurance, I reached out to certified personal trainers, coaches and specialists to find the best exercises for every workout. And they can all be adjusted to match your current fitness level. 1. Deadlifts The deadlift is a compound exercise that has you lifting heavy weight off the floor by bending at the hips and standing back up. There are plenty of variations to choose from, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned weightlifter. Some variations include the kettlebell deadlift, Romanian deadlift, conventional deadlift, stiff-legged deadlift, sumo deadlift and trap bar (or hex bar) deadlift. "The deadlift is a great exercise because it helps strengthen the core, back, shoulders, arm muscles, as well as your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves," says John Gardner, a NASM-certified personal trainer. He explains that the deadlift is an essential exercise that stimulates both the upper and lower body simultaneously, allowing more muscles to be engaged at the same time. "You'll be burning more calories as well as making it an extremely time-efficient exercise," Gardner adds. As a result of doing deadlifts, your posture will also improve because of the way it targets your back muscles and shoulders. If you plan on deadlifting, have a personal trainer or experienced weightlifter observe your form. One common mistake people make when performing deadlifts is squatting (and bending the knees too much) instead of hinging at the hips. Another mistake is arching or rounding the back instead of engaging the upper body and core muscles. This can lead to a lower back injury because of the pressure it causes on your back. You also need to be mindful not to overextend your neck and head and should keep it in a straight line. If you have a history of chronic back issues, a spine injury or are pregnant, it's best to consult with your doctor or personal trainer first before doing this exercise. 2. Push-ups The push-up is beneficial for building up your upper body strength and targets your chest, triceps, back and shoulders. Although it's a well-known exercise, it's also one that is commonly done incorrectly -- even by experienced exercisers. "The nice thing about the push-up is that it can easily be modified to fit your skill level," says Dr. Brittany Noel Robles, a certified personal trainer and OB-GYN. Some modifications include doing a push-up against the wall, or with your hands elevated on an incline to make it more challenging. Once you've mastered the push-up from these angles, you can take it to the floor and practice them through changing up the tempo or your hand positioning. "Everyone should include push-ups in their workout because they are a functional exercise that translates into real-world situations," says Robles. "Specifically, the push-up trains the functional movement pattern of horizontal pushing, or the ability to push objects away from you." 3. Pallof press The Pallof press is an anti-rotation movement that limits the rotation of your spine. It's considered a core strength training exercise that can be easily done using a cable machine or resistance band. "Your transverse abdominis, or your internal belt, helps secure your low back as a deep muscle in your core," says James Shapiro, an LA-based sports performance coach. "By activating it more and becoming stronger, you'll be able to increase your strength in compound movements and increase activation in your rectus (your six-pack)." There are variations that allow you to efficiently workout your core. To perform this motion you'll need a resistance band tied to a power rack (or a sturdy base) or a cable machine with a handle set up depending on whether you'll be standing or kneeling. You can do this movement by standing in a staggered stance, half-kneeling or tall-kneeling on the ground. If you have lower back issues, the Pallof press can be performed either seated or on your back on the floor. Shapiro recommends that beginners start with very light weight and hold the position as they breathe. 4. Inverted row The inverted row is an exercise that both beginners and advanced exercisers can do to strengthen their upper back. It also improves scapular retraction, which can help prepare you to do pull-ups if your goal is to master them. Typically the inverted row can be done using TRX suspension straps or using the bar from a barbell positioned on a rack above you while you're in an angled horizontal position. Your arms should fully extend above you, while keeping your body hovered above the floor. "To make the inverted row more challenging, you can lower the bar, walk your feet forward, raise your feet up on a box or add weight," says Chris Matsui, a certified strength conditioning specialist and USA Weightlifting coach. If you need a modification, he suggests walking your feet further back, raising the bar up or bending your knees. 5. Split squats The split squat is a single leg exercise that forces you to use your core for balance. It targets your glutes, quads and hamstrings. There are also several ways to do them to make them easier or harder, depending on your fitness level. "It's not a technical exercise, so it's easier to do with less compensation patterns to worry about," Matsui says. The split squat can be done using dumbbells, a barbell, kettlebells or your own bodyweight. To make the exercise harder, you can place the back foot on an elevated surface to perform a Bulgarian split squat (another variation of the split squat) or to modify it, you can keep your back foot on the floor and use your own bodyweight. 6. Dumbbell squat to press The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, a barbell or kettlebells. It's a power exercise intended to be performed quickly as you move from a squat to press. "From a conditioning standpoint, with adequate weight and the right tempo, this full-body movement can really jack up the cardiovascular demand," says Shinekwa Kershaw, a personal trainer at Blink Fitness. She suggests that if you have knee limitations make sure to only squat to parallel or just above that. This can also be performed as a seated squat on a box or chair. If you have issues overhead pressing, another option Kershaw suggests is doing a squat to bicep curl. 7. Squats The traditional squat is an important exercise because it targets the muscles in your lower body, such as your glutes, quads, hamstrings, abdominals -- even your upper body. You can load the squat using dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells and sandbags. "Not only is the squat a functional move that mimics everyday life, such as sitting and standing in a chair, it increases our anabolic hormones and is important for spine and core strength," explains LA-based fitness trainer Natalie Yco. There are also different squat variations such as squat jumps, single leg squats, barbell back squats, front squats, goblet squats, sumo squats and more. "Squats strengthen the muscle around the knee to help prevent knee injuries and may help improve flexibility while moving through a deeper range of motion," says Yco. If you're new to squats and have yet to master the move, Yco suggests trying out wall squats with a stability ball placed between your back and a wall. Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart and back against the ball, and lower into a seated position by bending your knees at a 90-degree angle. The goal is to keep your lower back firmly against the ball. This modification takes stress off your lower back and makes it easier to squat down. 8. Kettlebell swing Kettlebell exercises have become popular even beyond the CrossFit crowd. One exercise in particular that is a favorite among fitness experts is the kettlebell swing. The full-body exercise uses your hips, core, hamstrings, glutes and upper body to produce an explosive movement. It's an excellent way to get cardio in while also strengthening your posterior chain (the back of your body). "I love the two-handed kettlebell swing because it is an exercise that builds total-body strength and also improves your cardiovascular fitness," says Jennifer Conroyd, a certified ACE trainer and USA Track and Field Coach. Before performing the kettlebell swing (or any other kettlebell exercise), you should have an expert with kettlebell training teach you the proper technique. Kettlebell training is all about mastering the technique first before swinging or snatching heavy kettlebells. "It is truly a phenomenal all-in-one exercise, and It's important to focus on good posture and using your hips to generate the movement," says Conroyd. If you're just learning to swing, she suggests modifying the move by decreasing the weight of the kettlebell until you feel comfortable with the movement. If you have shoulder or lower back injuries, you may not be the best candidate for kettlebell swings and should consult your doctor or physical therapist before trying them.
