This man is known as the “Cuban Iron Man” due to his unusual daily habit that helps him become “stronger.”
On a tree-lined avenue in downtown Havana, Cuba, a man is seen wielding a hammer and striking his own wrists, elbows, and arms. This scene attracts the attention of many passersby. The crowd gasps and pulls out their phones to capture this extraordinary sight. However, what surprises the audience is not the self-inflicted blows of this tough-looking man, but the fact that after each strike, he remains “unscathed.”
Lino Tomasén Camacho, a Cuban bodybuilder, is that man. Camacho has become a social media sensation after sharing videos showcasing his unusual daily routine of striking his body 1,000 times a day with a hammer. Following the posting of his videos, Camacho gained over 106,000 followers on his personal page.
Lino Tomasén Camacho during a performance. (Photo: REUTERS).
Camacho shares that he once aspired to be a professional fighter. He had a streak of consecutive victories. Then one day, an unfortunate incident occurred. Camacho quietly withdrew from the ring, giving up all fame and fortune, and now lives by performing on the streets.
In a video titled “Cuban Iron Man,” Camacho continuously strikes his hand with a hammer. In another video, he diligently hammers each joint on his arm, despite the grimaces from onlookers.
Camacho has been striking his hands with a hammer every day since he was 15 years old. He reveals that he inherited this habit from his father, who was also known as the “Miraculous Man” in Cuba.
Camacho announces that he will soon be performing at Rodeo Parque Lenin in Havana. Thanks to his unique videos, Camacho has been invited to perform at numerous grand festivals across Cuba.
Camacho expresses his desire to be an inspiration for those striving to break barriers and not regretting leaving behind a promising boxing career.
“I have been offered thousands, even millions of dollars to return to boxing because they know my potential. But my answer has always been ‘no.’ I want to be remembered as someone who transcended the limits of what is possible,” Camacho explains.
There are numerous comments on Camacho’s social media posts. Most people express admiration and offer him encouragement. However, there are also many who believe that Camacho’s actions are dangerous and could lead to unnecessary injuries to his bones and joints.
