Natalia Kuznetsova is a well-known female bodybuilder, not just in Russia but worldwide, known for her dedication to weightlifting. Her career and transformation are closely followed by hundreds of thousands of people, some of whom admire her while others are repulsed. Who is this “girlfriend of the Hulk,” and what was her life like before she started her athletic journey?
Today, she is a bodybuilding champion, a master of sports, and the recipient of numerous awards. However, her journey was not always smooth. Natalia was born in 1991 in Chita. It may be hard to believe, but she was once a frail and weak child with poor health, often described as a “gray mouse.” In an effort to boost her self-esteem, her father took 14-year-old Natasha to the gym. She immediately took to weightlifting, and her regular workouts transformed her physique, making her lean, toned, and strong.
But Natasha was not satisfied with just having a toned body. She continued to train hard and soon achieved remarkable success. At the age of 16, she became the bodybuilding champion of the Trans-Baikal Territory. By 2014, Natalia had earned the title of absolute champion in arm lifting and powerlifting.
Her physique could rival that of any male athlete. Standing at 5.5 ft and weighing 205 lbs, with a waist circumference of 2.5 ft and biceps measuring 1.5 ft, it’s hard to believe she’s a woman. She’s like a real-life Hulk in a skirt.
Interestingly, all of Natalia’s awards are from competitions that do not have doping controls. She openly admits to using steroids, acknowledging that hormones have helped her achieve her impressive muscle mass.
Natalia is married to Vladislav Kuznetsov, who is also a professional bodybuilder, though with fewer awards and titles. His accomplishments include a master of sports title in freestyle wrestling, which is impressive, even though his muscle mass is significantly less than hers.
Initially, Natalia underwent breast enhancement to counteract the effects of her strength training, which had made her natural breasts almost invisible. Now, she can wear a dress with a deep neckline without feeling self-conscious and still appear feminine. Her physical enhancements didn’t end there—she also had her lips augmented. Whether this has made her more attractive is a matter of opinion. Natalia sees herself as the epitome of femininity and beauty. She even describes her appearance as that of an Amazon and uses the nickname “Natalia Amazon” on social media, where she has over 350,000 followers on Instagram. Regardless of differing opinions, Kuznetsova is a celebrity.
However, not all online users are supporters of the athlete—there are also plenty of haters. Until recently, many believed she was a transgender individual—an incredibly muscular man preparing to transition. Many were genuinely shocked to learn that Natalia is a woman, as her appearance is quite unconventional.