Wang Qiang was born on September 29, 1982. His father, a builder, is 173 cm (5 feet 8.1 inches) tall and his mother is only 152 cm (4 feet 11.8 inches) tall. His excessive growth started at the age of 17, Due to a pituitary tumor. He has the nickname "Qiang Ge" (Brother Strong) in his village. Wang Qiang has to walk with a stick which is 180 centimeters (5 feet 10.9 inches) long.