David Laid Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth 2026

David Laid is an Estonian-American fitness influencer, YouTuber, and fitness model best known for his dramatic natural transformation videos and aesthetic physique. He rose to prominence as a teenager by documenting his weightlifting journey on YouTube and later became Gymshark’s Creative Director of Lifting.

David Laiid was born on January 29, 1998, in Estonia. he is 28 years old. His nationality is Estonian-American and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.

His mother, Nino, had previously immigrated to Estonia from Russia. When David was about two years old, his father died after falling from a docked cruise ship. His mother later moved with him (and his younger siblings) to the United States, settling in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where she opened a café.

Personal Details

Full Name	David Laiid
Profession	Fitness influencer, YouTuber, fitness model, Creative Director of Lifting (Gymshark)
Date of Birth	29 January 1998
Age	28 years
Birthplace	Estonia
Nationality	Estonian-American
Friends	Nikita Reznikova
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Current Residence	New Jersey / United States (reported)
Qualification	High school (Mainland Regional High School)

Career

David Laid began documenting his progress on YouTube in his mid-teens. His first notable transformation video (an 18-month progress clip) was uploaded in December 2013. A follow-up video covering ages 14 to 17, posted in August 2015, went viral and accumulated tens of millions of views, establishing him as one of the most recognizable young fitness creators of the era.

He built large followings on both YouTube and Instagram through consistent training content, physique updates, and lifestyle vlogs. He worked as a fitness model for Gymshark and, in 2023, was appointed the brand’s first Creative Director of Lifting. In this role he has helped shape the company’s lifting-focused content and social media presence.

Laid continues to create fitness content, share training insights, and collaborate with brands while maintaining a strong online presence into 2026.

David Laid Girlfriend

David Laid keeps much of his private life relatively low-key. He has been linked in multiple reports to dancer and choreographer Julia Jackson, with whom he has appeared in content. No public confirmation of marriage or children is widely available.

He has spoken about body image challenges, including experiences with body dysmorphia, and has experimented with different dietary approaches (including periods of vegan eating). He remains focused on training, content creation, and his professional role with Gymshark.

Physical Appearance

Height	6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Weight	Approximately 185–200 lbs (84–91 kg), varies with training
Eye Color	Brown / Dark
Hair Color	Dark brown
Body Type	Athletic / Muscular (aesthetic focus)

David Laid Net Worth

David Laid’s estimated net worth is approximately $2–4 million as of 2026 (commonly cited around $2.5–3 million). His income sources include YouTube ad revenue, Instagram brand partnerships, his role and collaborations with Gymshark, merchandise, and related fitness ventures.

Social Media Presence

David Laid maintains a major presence on Instagram (@davidlaid), where he has several million followers, and on YouTube (David Laid channel), which has millions of subscribers and hundreds of millions of total views.

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