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Hunter Moore is a 16-year-old bodybuilding prodigy who enjoys 24.9 K followers on Instagram. But his inspirational transformation journey demands more. While his bodybuilding physique can convince new users to credit his genetics, Moore’s truth begs to differ. The teen bodybuilder shared a clip earlier unraveling the hidden secret of his life.

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When Hunter Moore was born doctors diagnosed his condition to be cerebral palsy and declared to his parents that he would not be able to walk or live a normal life. But the young lad took it upon himself to prove everyone wrong.

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From Cerebral Palsy child to Gold-winning bodybuilder

The stories of genetics complementing a bodybuilder’s physique don’t hold for the 16-year-old. Hunter Moore demands respect for defying the odds to be able to live a normal life. Unable to walk properly as a child, the 16-year-old transformed his life with willpower. He started physical therapy as a child before lifting weights to build muscle at the gym. 

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Moore shared a post in which he was flexing his bicep on a bodybuilding stage after winning gold in the competition. The video reflects a common comment the 16-year-old receives for his musculature, “It’s all genetic bro.” As the video progresses, the real story unfolds, the clip reflects Moore facing difficulty walking due to his condition.

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But at 15, the icon built almost an 18 ½ inch biceps by lifting heavy. “Trust me it’s not just genetics,” Moore captioned his post, and one cannot agree more. The bodybuilding community bowed down to the perseverance of Hunter Moore and hailed him for his hard work in the comments section.

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The post impressed many as they agreed that the young prodigy is inspirational for fitness enthusiasts. “A real champ. Keep up the insane work bro,” a bodybuilding enthusiast confessed. “Mad Respect,” bowed down another fitness influencer. “This is incredibly inspiring just wow,” wrote a follower amazed by Moore’s incredible transformation.

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Well done man keep up the great work!” cheered a well wished of Moore. “This is what real body positivity looks like,” declared a netizen applauding the young lad for the inspirational post.

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The bodybuilding arena watches inspirational stories daily, but Moore’s story helps them believe in man-made miracles. It is a testimony to how the mind can make impossible things possible. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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Etha Bindu Rani is a Bodybuilding Writer at Essentially Sports. Her coverage of athletes like Chris Bumstead and Arnold Schwarzenegger has always garnered healthy traction. But as good as that has been, it cannot hold a candle to her columns on the long-term effects of pumping iron and the use of PEDs in the fitness industry. Her articles have been analytical and thorough, often provoking debates amidst the online fitness community. Despite having nearly 1000 articles under her belt, Bindu promises that her journey has only just begun.

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