David Laid

David Laid – Bodybuilder, Powerlifter & Fitness Icon

David Laid is one of the most influential fitness personalities of the modern era. Known for his aesthetic proportions, lean muscle mass, and viral transformation, David rose from an insecure, underweight teenager to a globally recognized fitness model, sponsored athlete, and social media celebrity.

His journey is not just about muscle — it’s about overcoming adversity, self-doubt, and physical challenges to transform his life through fitness completely.

Early Life & Background

David Laid was born in Estonia in 1998. At just 2 years old, he lost his father in a tragic accident. A few years later, his mother moved to the United States to build a better future for them both.

During his teenage years, David struggled heavily with low self-confidence, bullying, and extreme skinniness. At around 14 years old, he weighed under 100 lbs, which made him a frequent target at school.

To make matters more difficult, David was diagnosed with scoliosis, a spinal condition that affected his posture and confidence even further.

Discovering Fitness

Doctors advised David to begin weight training to help manage his scoliosis. What began as a medical recommendation soon became a life-changing passion.

Inspired by transformation videos on YouTube and fitness icons like Jeff Seid, Greg Plitt, and Marc Fitt, David committed fully to the gym. He immersed himself in learning — training, eating, watching fitness content, and repeating the process daily.

“I would watch fitness videos, eat, train, sleep, and repeat.”

Because of his naturally slim frame, David responded quickly to resistance training and began adding lean muscle mass at an impressive rate.

Rise to Fame

David documented his progress online, sharing his transformation journey on YouTube and Instagram. His honest approach, relatable struggles, and dramatic physique changes resonated with millions.

Over time, David became:

A social media celebrity
A sponsored athlete
A fitness model
A major influence in the aesthetic bodybuilding movement

His transformation proved that consistency and discipline can completely change a person’s life.

Training Philosophy

David Laid is known for blending bodybuilding aesthetics with powerlifting fundamentals.

Training Style

Heavy compound lifts
Progressive overload
Push / Pull / Legs split
High training frequency (5–6 days/week)

Favorite Lifts

Deadlift
Squat
Bench Press

David has been known to train for multiple hours per session, especially during peak motivation phases.

Sample Workout Routine

Back Workout

Deadlifts
Lat Pulldowns
Bent-Over Barbell Rows
One-Arm Dumbbell Rows
Underhand Lat Pulldowns
Straight-Arm Pulldowns

Chest & Shoulders Workout

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
Incline Dumbbell Press
Dumbbell Lateral Raises
Pec Deck Flyes
Cable Rows
Triceps Pushdowns
Alternating Dumbbell Curls
Hammer Curls

Nutrition Approach

David has openly discussed that his biggest challenge has always been appetite. Early on, this slowed his muscle growth and led to plateaus.

To solve this, he adopted a flexible dieting approach (IIFYM):

Focus on calories and macros
Adjust intake for bulking, cutting, or maintenance
No unnecessary food restrictions

Supplement Stack

David keeps things simple:

Whey Protein
Creatine
Pre-Workout
Multivitamin

He emphasizes that supplements support progress — they don’t replace hard work.

Idols & Influences

David has cited several major inspirations throughout his journey:

Jeff Seid
Greg Plitt
Marc Fitt
Hodgetwins

While these figures motivated him early on, David ultimately developed a self-driven mindset, believing personal responsibility is the key to success.