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I’m world’s shortest bodybuilder at 3’4″ – doctors said I wouldn’t be able to move on my own but I’m unrecognizable now
A FITNESS fanatic has revealed that doctors warned he wouldn't be able to walk before becoming the world's shortest bodybuilder.
Pratik Mohite, from India, is three foot four inches tall and scooped a Guinness World Record at the age of 25 in 2021.
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He revealed that he was diagnosed with a form of dwarfism after doctors noticed his hands and feet were small after he was born.
And, Mohite's parents were told that their son wouldn't be able to "do anything," as per
Doctors claimed that Mohite wouldn’t be able to walk and would need help all his life.
They also warned that he wouldn't be able to move his hands.
Mohite, who was always interested in sports, started to work out at the age of 18 after being inspired by his uncle.
But, he was mocked by locals in the village and his friends.
Mohite said: “But I gave myself a challenge and made myself show the world.
"I kept working out and motivating myself to one day get a world record in bodybuilding.”
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He told in 2021 that he struggled to pick up the weights at first before building up his strength.
Mohite added: “Despite all of this, I kept working hard. It did not deter me from chasing my dreams of becoming a bodybuilder.”
The fitness enthusiast revealed that his family was skeptical about bodybuilding at first.
He admitted that his parents didn't know much about the sport.
But, he said their minds were changed when he started to succeed in the industry.
Mohite's exercise routine consists of a 30-minute run in the morning and a two-hour workout in the gym every night.
He revealed that no workout is ever the same as he focuses on a different part of the body each session.
Mohite, who won a medal in his first event, has appeared in over 40 competitions.
The athlete was named the world’s shortest bodybuilder in 2021.
He told that it was a "dream" to receive the accolade.
He said: "I’m very happy and till now this will be my biggest achievement in my career.
"Getting recognition by Guinness World Records is a great step up for me."
Mohite has a huge social media presence, with more than 200,000 followers on Instagram.
He regularly documents his workouts and often showcases his muscles and shredded physique.
In one clip, he was seen putting bronze tan on former Mr. World champion Sagar Katurde’s body.
Spray paint is often used to make bodybuilders look leaner and their muscles more defined.
Mohite said he hopes he can inspire people who suffer from conditions such as dwarfism.
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He said: “Though our height is short, our dreams should be big.
“If we work hard with dedication we can change 'impossible' to 'possible.'"
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