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Damn…

There are a lot of strong people in the world, but Parramatta Eels star Maiko Sivo might just take the cake for the strongest in the world. “Big statement”, you’re probably thinking, but, think again. Sivo is so strong his coach has asked him to stop doing weights in the gym.

We’re not kidding. The Fijian superstar already made headlines in the pre-season when he maxed out at squatting 285 kilograms in the gym (WTF!), due to the fact that they couldn’t fit anymore plates on the bar. Now, his coach Brad Arthur has given additional insight into his scary strength, stating that the Eels conditioning and coaching staff have actually limited his weight sessions in case he gets too big.

“We’ve had to really pull back on his weighs because he’s so big and strong, and he doesn’t carry any body fat,” Arthur said.

“When the boys were doing full weighs sessions in the pre-season he was doing two or three, and a lot of extra conditioning. It’s a credit to him and Steve Murphy who’s done a lot of work with Maika, and I think his best football is still further down the track for him.”

Jesus, imagine having your coach ask you to stop lifting weights in case you get too big. Only one can dream…