A female powerlifter showcased her incredible physique in a series of astonishing photographs.
Russian lifter Natalia Kuznetsova, from Chita, has shared the images as she prepares to make her return to the sport at an event in Moscow after taking an 18-month absence.
The 26-year-old, who started bodybuilding as a teenager, announced her 'retirement' last year but has decided she cannot stay away from the sport.
The athlete, who set multiple world records in bench press and deadlifting, said she will also be working as a coach to help others reach their potential.
'An athletic body can be seen under clothes. Many people recognise me, ask to take a photo with them. Many people even know my name.'
The impressive athlete revealed how she got into bodybuilding at the tender age of 14, when she weighed less than 40kg (6st).
She had originally began body building in the hope to gain weight but soon found herself transfixed by the sport.
She says she now weighs 90kg (14st) and is looking forward to getting back to lifting heavy weights in the gym.
Natalia now trains for several hours every day and abides by a strict diet, adding protein powder to her food rather than spices or sauces.
The sportswoman admits that she has faced some criticism and hateful comments on her photos but has learned to ignore them.
Russian lifter Natalia Kuznetsova, from Chita, has shared the images as she prepares to make her return to the sport at an event in Moscow after taking an 18-month absence.
The 26-year-old, who started bodybuilding as a teenager, announced her 'retirement' last year but has decided she cannot stay away from the sport.
The athlete, who set multiple world records in bench press and deadlifting, said she will also be working as a coach to help others reach their potential.
She also set the world record for bench press 170kg (375lb or 26st 11lb) and deadlift 240kg (530lb or 37st 12 lb) and possesses a body which would send many "gym bunnies" running back to the showers.
She said: 'People definitely recognise me.
She said: 'People definitely recognise me.
'An athletic body can be seen under clothes. Many people recognise me, ask to take a photo with them. Many people even know my name.'
The impressive athlete revealed how she got into bodybuilding at the tender age of 14, when she weighed less than 40kg (6st).
She had originally began body building in the hope to gain weight but soon found herself transfixed by the sport.
She says she now weighs 90kg (14st) and is looking forward to getting back to lifting heavy weights in the gym.
Natalia now trains for several hours every day and abides by a strict diet, adding protein powder to her food rather than spices or sauces.
The sportswoman admits that she has faced some criticism and hateful comments on her photos but has learned to ignore them.
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Source: Instagram, Daily Mail, The Sun
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