This is the Persian Hercules or Iranian Hulk, a huge weightlifter from Iran who is astounding social media with his sheer physical size. PHOTO: INSTAGRAM
24-year-old Sajad Gharibi aka Persian Hercules weighs an enormous 24 stone (152kg), almost all of which is muscle.
PHOTO: INSTAGRAMThe Hulk-lookalike, who posts photos of his day to day life, can lift up to 175kg - almost the same weight as two baby elephants.
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The enormous man regularly takes part in powerlifting and bodybuilding competitions representing his country.
PHOTO: INSTAGRAMSince gaining a following on his social media accounts, Gharibi has quickly become an internet sensation as netizens express their amazement at his impressive built.
PHOTO: INSTAGRAMIn his free time, he also likes to take pictures with objects that look smaller when held next to him.
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However, those who know him assure that despite his grizzly appearance, he has a big heart and is a gentle giant.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Mirror.
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