Mongolia’s President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh has caught the internet’s attention after a video showed him bench pressing 100kg for 20 repetitions during a visit to a military unit.
The clip has since surfaced on social media, where viewers have been praising the President’s strength and fitness. After finishing the set, the President gets back on his feet and exchanges handshakes with the officers and soldiers present. Before assuming the presidency, he held several senior political positions, including serving as Mongolia’s prime minister. The video shared on X has garnered few reactions, with social media users particularly impressed by the President’s strength and the ease with which he completed the repetitions.
(Also read: ‘2+6 is equal to?’: PM Modi, Indonesian President dive into number 8. Here’s why ) The 58-year-old leader, who previously served as an Army officer, appeared completely at ease as he performed the impressive set in front of officers and soldiers. He then begins bench pressing the 100kg weight, completing 20 repetitions without appearing to struggle. The Mongolian leader has been serving as the country’s President since 2021.
Reacting to the video, one user wrote, “That’s impressive”, while another commented, “Absolute powerhouse! A third user said, “That strength is unreal. Another viewer added, “Those 20 reps were too clean.”
