Nataliya (or Natalia) Kuznetsova (née Trukhina) (born July 1, 1991) is a world armlifting champion and world bench press and deadlift champion. She is also currently the European bench press and deadlift champion.
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Education
In 2008, Kuznetsova started university at the Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture, where she graduated in 2013.
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Powerlifting career
Kuznetsova began her efforts to become a powerlifter at 14 years of her age. Said to have weighed approx. 90 pounds at that time, she was a child with a passionate personality and very enthusiastic when it came to combat sports and powerlifting. She started hitting the gym in order to gain a few extra pounds, under the guidance of her coach Alexei Ivanov. She has a very strict diet.
Powerlifting competition records
- 2014 Champion and record holding armlifting and powerlifting at the Cup of Eurasia in Vologda, Russia
- 2014 World champion and record armlifting in Crimea
- 2014 World champion and record in the bench press NAP
- 2014 Champion armlifting cup at the im.Poddubnogo of Russia
- European champion in bench press and deadlift (WPC), champion of Eurasia in bench press, deadlift (GPA), and armlifting
- 2015 Champion of the Cup Eastern Europe (GPA), world record in the deadlift, and champion of the Cup Eastern Europe (WAA) for traction and rolling axel
Bodybuilding career
Amateur career
As of 2018, Kuznetsova is currently a Bodybuilding coach.
Bodybuilding competition results
- Baikal Grand Prix - 1st
- Baikal Grand Prix - 1st
Anabolic steroid usage
Kuznetsova is open about using anabolic steroids, and also takes estrogen blockers. She has admitted to taking 150 - 200 mg of Primobolan or propionate before competitions, and 20 mg of oxandrolone on training days. She claimed she was at one point tempted to also try growth hormones, insulin and peptides, but ultimately decided they were not for her. She has claimed steroids give professional powerlifters an edge during competitions, and sports she currently is involved in do not require drug tests.
Measurements
- height 171 cm
- weight : on stage 92 kg offseason 114 kg
- chest 124 cm
- waist 86 cm
- hips 103
- Bench press - 375 lb (170 kg; 26 st 11 lb)
- Biceps - 19.1" (48.5 cm)
- Deadlift - 530 lb (240 kg; 37 st 12 lb)
- Legs - 28 in (71 cm)
- Squats - 285 (personal record)
- Thigh - 28 in (71 cm)
Sponsorship
Kuznetsova has received sponsorships from sports nutrition brands Genopharm, RPS, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. She advertises clothing for Do4a.com, which promotes growth hormone from diethylstilbestrol.
Personal life
Kuznetsova is married to Vladislav Kuznetsov. She currently lives in Moscow, Russia. From 2011 to 2013, she had plastic surgery breast augmentation performed. She is bisexual. On October 23, 2016, she had a cameo role as one of the prostitutes during "Manon Lescaut" on the same stage with Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazovavym at the Bolshoi Theatre.
External links
- Official website
References
Source of article : Wikipedia
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