Anatoly, Fitness, Gym, Funny, Prank — Who Is Stronger: Anatoly vs Eddie Hall

two athletes in gym facing off comparing strength

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I love simple questions that force us to look beyond raw numbers. Anatoly, Fitness, Gym, Funny, Prank — that string says a lot about the man we are talking about: a compact, relentless lifter who blends powerlifting skill with viral personality. Put him up against one of the biggest names in strength sport and the question becomes fascinating. Is the lightweight Ukrainian prodigy stronger than Eddie Hall, a man often called the world's strongest man? In this breakdown I walk through the stats, the math, and the context so you can see why power to weight tells a different story than absolute poundage.

Anatoly smiling and ready at the gym

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🔢 How we measure strength fairly

Comparing a 78 kilogram lifter to a 160+ kilogram lifter is like comparing a sprinter to a sumo wrestler. Both excel in their domains, but the frame changes what's impressive. To make that comparison meaningful we use a straightforward power to weight formula:

Weight lifted ÷ Body weight × 100 = percentage

This metric tells us how many percent of their bodyweight an athlete moved. It is not the only metric worth using, but it is ideal when two athletes are of dramatically different sizes. The higher the percentage, the greater the strength relative to the athlete's mass. For clarity, I ran three classic powerlifting lifts: bench press, squat and deadlift. Each lift was evaluated against the recorded or best known numbers for each athlete, then converted into a percentage using the formula above. The athlete with the higher percentage in each lift wins that round.

🏋️‍♂️ Meet the competitors

First, the quick stats I used for the calculations:

  • Anatoly (Vladimir Shmondenko): Age 24, bodyweight 78 kg, height 1.8 m. A Ukrainian powerlifter and content creator known for insanely high strength relative to his size and for entertaining gym pranks.
  • Eddie Hall: Age 36 (age referenced in the calculations), bodyweight in our comparison listed at 164 kg and historically recorded competition bodyweights where noted. Eddie is a 2017 World's Strongest Man champion and famously deadlifted 500 kg in competition in 2016.
Eddie Hall posing with his championship belt

🏁 Round 1 — Bench Press 🛋️

Let us start with the bench press. Bench is frequently the most contested lift because positioning, bench height and technique can vary between raw and equipped competition. For consistency I used verified best numbers available for each athlete.

Anatoly has a recorded best of 140 kg in the bench press (verified up to the research available). Doing the math: 140 kg ÷ 78 kg × 100 = 179%. That is 1.79 times his bodyweight — exceptional for a lifter at that mass.

Eddie Hall is no slouch on the bench either. At around 23 he bench pressed 300 kg at a bodyweight near 170 kg. Using those numbers: 300 kg ÷ 170 kg × 100 = 176.5% (rounded to 170% in some reports). Even taking the stricter rounding, Anatoly holds the edge on bench relative to bodyweight.

Anatoly bench pressing with focus

Result: Anatoly takes Round 1 by power to weight percentage.

🏋️‍♀️ Round 2 — Squat 🦵

Squat numbers tell us about leg strength and translate well to raw power. Here we get one of Anatoly's standout metrics.

Anatoly has a verified personal record squat of 210 kg at a bodyweight of 78 kg. Calculation: 210 kg ÷ 78 kg × 100 = 269%. That is 2.69 times his bodyweight.

Anatoly hitting a deep squat with heavy weight

Eddie Hall is famous for massive squats in training and competition, but there is no universally accepted single-rep max with consistent bodyweight reporting. To produce a fair comparison I used a reliable strength conversion tool to estimate Eddie's 1-rep max from known multi-rep sets. Plugging his age, bodyweight and rep information into a respected strength calculator yields an estimated 1RM of approximately 428 kg. Using the bodyweight figure referenced earlier for Eddie in our comparison round (around 170 to 197 kg depending on the source), the standard calculation in the video used 428 kg ÷ 170 kg ≈ 251%.

That means Anatoly, with his 269% squat ratio, edges out Eddie once again on squat relative to mass.

Important note on methodology: estimating a 1RM from multiple reps is not perfect. Different calculators will give slightly different estimates. The number used here is realistic based on Eddie's training videos and strength history, but the estimate still carries uncertainty. Even with that caution, Anatoly’s squat remains a standout when compared by percentage of bodyweight.

⚰️ Round 3 — Deadlift 🏋️‍♂️

The deadlift is where headlines get loud, because absolute poundage is most often watched and celebrated here. Still, relative numbers tell another story.

Anatoly openly favors the deadlift. His training PR sits at 290 kg while weighing 78 kg. The math: 290 kg ÷ 78 kg × 100 = 372% (roughly 3.7 times bodyweight). This is extraordinary. Lifting nearly four times bodyweight in a deadlift is rare and speaks to his leverage, speed and technique.

Anatoly pulling a massive deadlift during training

Eddie Hall holds a competition record that many of us still replay: a 500 kg deadlift set at Giants Live in 2016. That was performed at a reported competition bodyweight of 197 kg, which produces 500 kg ÷ 197 kg × 100 = 254%. Even if you use a lower bodyweight number for Eddie (164 kg as his current day mass noted elsewhere), the absolute percent remains far below Anatoly’s 372% when computed with comparable figures.

Eddie Hall mid-deadlift during his 500 kg world record

Result: Anatoly takes the deadlift round hands down on a power to weight basis.

🏆 Final tally and verdict

Across all three lifts — bench, squat and deadlift — Anatoly wins on power to weight percentage. Bench: Anatoly 179% vs Eddie ~176% (rounded). Squat: Anatoly 269% vs Eddie ~251%. Deadlift: Anatoly 372% vs Eddie ~254%. When you compare relative strength the outcome is unanimous: Anatoly's outputs relative to his bodyweight surpass those of Eddie Hall.

That result does not mean Anatoly can outlift Eddie in absolute terms across all lifts. Eddie’s absolute poundage, particularly his 500 kg deadlift, is historically unrivaled in competition. What the percentages demonstrate is that when size is normalized, Anatoly is exceptional — possibly one of the strongest lifters pound-for-pound on the planet. Anatoly, Fitness, Gym, Funny, Prank — those five words encapsulate the story: a hyper-strong athlete who also entertains while disproving assumptions about size and strength.

🧠 Context, caveats and why the result matters

Solid comparisons should always come with context. A few caveats to keep in mind:

  • Many lifts were performed in different contexts. Some lifts are training PRs, some are competition lifts. Training maxes can be higher or lower than competition attempts depending on conditions, gear and the athlete's state that day.
  • Bodyweight reporting varies. Athletes fluctuate; competition weigh-ins are precise but training-day weights might be estimated. I used the best reported numbers available for each lift when computing percentages.
  • Estimations for 1RM using calculators introduce some uncertainty. For Eddie’s squat we used a reputable conversion that estimated a 428 kg 1RM. Different tools might give slightly different numbers, but the estimate aligns with observed training footage.
  • Technique, equipment and federation rules influence the numbers. Raw versus equipped lifting is a factor, as are belt use, suit or knee sleeves. Those differences affect absolute numbers but less so the idea of power to weight as a concept.

All that said, the power to weight lens is valuable. It highlights athletes who are remarkably strong for how much they weigh, and it helps fans appreciate different dimensions of strength. Anatoly’s case is a reminder that extreme power can come in compact frames, and performance can be both impressive and entertaining. Anatoly, Fitness, Gym, Funny, Prank — that mix is rare and magnetic.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How exactly is power to weight measured in this comparison?

Power to weight was measured as weight lifted divided by the lifter's bodyweight times 100. That produces a percentage indicating how many percent of their bodyweight the athlete lifted. For example, 140 kg bench at 78 kg bodyweight gives 140 ÷ 78 × 100 = 179%.

Were all lifts done in competition?

No. Some lifts are competition lifts (for example Eddie Hall’s 500 kg deadlift), while others are training personal records. Where only training PRs exist, those numbers were used but noted as such because training and competition numbers can differ.

Why estimate Eddie's squat with a calculator instead of using a confirmed 1RM?

There is no universally confirmed single-rep max for Eddie’s squat in the same way there is for his deadlift. To compare apples to apples we used a credible strength conversion tool that estimates a 1RM from known reps and training footage. That produced an estimate near 428 kg, which was used to compute a fair power to weight percentage.

Does this mean Anatoly is the best lifter overall?

Not necessarily. “Best” depends on the metric. Anatoly is exceptional pound-for-pound, meaning relative to his weight he outperforms a larger athlete in percentage terms. Absolute strength records like a 500 kg deadlift still belong to athletes like Eddie Hall. Both achievements are remarkable in different ways.

Can the prank and entertainer side affect how people perceive their strength?

Yes. Anatoly’s tendency to prank and present himself as a “cleaner” or beginner can sometimes cause people to underestimate him. That contrast between appearance and output amplifies the shock value but does not change the measured performance. It does help explain why his content goes viral while simultaneously proving a point about not judging strength by looks.

🎯 Final thoughts

Comparisons like this are fun because they reveal nuance. Eddie Hall is a giant in the history of strongman sport and deserves every accolade for absolute feats. Anatoly is a pound-for-pound phenomenon who compresses enormous strength into a lightweight frame and mixes elite performance with a mischievous persona. When you measure by power to weight, Anatoly comes out on top across bench, squat and deadlift in the numbers I used for these calculations.

Strength is multidimensional. Celebrating both giants and compact titans makes the strength community richer. Whether you follow for the lifts or the laughs, both athletes push what's possible — and both deserve respect.

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