Ashton Hall risks it all to hang from a speeding helicopter in new extreme fitness stunt
By Steve Ireri, August 20, 2026American lifestyle and bodybuilding influencer Ashton Hall has left his fans fearing for his life after dangling from the boarding step of a speeding chopper as he pulled off a life-threatening stunt for his vast and growing fanbase of adrenaline enthusiasts.
In the video shared on Instagram on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the influencer is seen dangling from the skid shirtless and clad in gym shorts as the chopper flies through what looks like grassland vegetation.
The clip shows the blades of the black chopper whirring at a rapid pace and kicking up a huge trail of dust behind it, with the powerful gusts making trees and bushes nearby sway violently.
A few seconds into the stunt, the pilot then lowers the chopper close to the ground, prompting Ashton to jump off without waiting for it to land.
He then starts running at a high speed through the area, disappearing into the huge cloud of dust being left behind by the chopper’s blades.
The video appears to depict some form of military-style training, with several men clad in what looks like army gear seemingly firing at him as Ashton attempts to evade the shots while sprinting at a high pace, leaving his fans captivated by the dramatic spectacle.
As he races across the open terrain, Ashton appears focused on reaching what looks like a designated safe point while navigating the intense action unfolding around him.
At the end of the stunt, he reaches what appears to be a safe zone where several other men and what look like heavily damaged military vehicles are waiting for him.
He then starts clapping and celebrating after completing the daring feat, which unfolds like a scene lifted straight from an action thriller.
Fitness idol
Ashton Hall is an American fitness influencer and content creator who has built a massive following online through videos centred on fitness, extreme discipline and self-improvement.
The former college football player rose to global prominence after his elaborate 3:52am morning routine went viral in 2025.
The video, featuring ice-water face plunges, meditation, exercise and a banana-peel skincare routine, attracted hundreds of millions of views and turned Hall into an internet sensation.
Hall, who has millions of followers across platforms, has since expanded his content into elaborate fitness challenges, races and action-style videos.
He is now attracting particular attention in Africa, where he has been touring and collaborating with local creators. His visit has generated excitement among Kenyan influencers, with some even adopting the “Kenyan Ashton Hall” moniker.
His fame is largely built on a distinctive formula: fitness, extreme routines, humour and highly theatrical content that routinely sparks admiration, ridicule and viral conversations online.
In short, Hall has transformed himself from a fitness enthusiast into a global social-media personality whose every challenge, journey and unusual routine can quickly become internet fodder.