Youtubers from Estonia

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  • David Laid

    Occupation: Youtuber

    David Laid is a well-known Estonian-American fitness influencer, bodybuilder, and model who rose to fame through his viral physical transformation videos on YouTube.

    Career & Background

    Rise to Fame: He began documenting his fitness journey at age 14, transitioning from a self-described "frail" teenager to a world-renowned athlete. His transformation video, showing his progress from ages 14 to 17, gained tens of millions of views.

    Professional Roles: In 2023, he was appointed as the first Creative Director for Lifting at the fitness brand Gymshark. He is also a sponsored athlete and has released his own bespoke workout programs.

    Social Media Presence: He maintains a massive online following, with over 5.7 million followers on Instagram and over 2 million subscribers on YouTube.

    Physical Profile & Training

    Athletic Stats: He stands at 6'2" (188 cm) and typically weighs between 185–195 lbs.

    Training Style: His regimen is a blend of bodybuilding and powerlifting (often called "powerbuilding"). He focuses on heavy compound lifts and has shared impressive personal bests, including a 675 lb deadlift.

    Philosophy: Laid is a proponent of Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP), a training method that varies volume and intensity to optimize strength and muscle growth.

    Personal Context

    Born in Estonia in 1998, he moved to the United States as a child and grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey. His early motivation for fitness stemmed from personal challenges, including being diagnosed with scoliosis and dealing with low self-confidence during his teenage years.

    Instagram: 5.8M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 2.2M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 408K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers