WEIGHT OF DESIRE
I’m a huge female bodybuilder and real-life Amazonian she-hulk – men flock to gawp at my bulging muscles
She also revealed the reason why she began her fitness journey at just 14 years old
A BODYBUILDER dubbed a real-life "She Hulk" has told of how countless men flock to gawp at her bulging muscles.
Nataliya Kuznetsova, 33, has over 1.2 million Instagram fans who marvel at her powerful frame and relentless workout routines.
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One recent clip of her performing an overhead extension has garnered an impressive 3.2 million views.
But Nataliya’s journey to becoming a modern Amazon warrior hasn’t been all smooth sailing.
Despite the adoration of countless fans, some critics struggle to handle her size.
The bodybuilder from Siberia began her fitness journey at just 14 years old.
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It was all thanks to her dad, who wanted his shy daughter to gain confidence.
The training quickly became a passion and, by 16, Nataliya was already a regional champion in bodybuilding and power-lifting.
She said: “It has become a lifestyle for me for a long time.
"And having a strong body is good, it’s a completely different quality of life.”
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Nataliya’s years of dedication have earned her accolades in deadlift, bench press, and arm-lifting categories, as well as a place in the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Professional League.
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Men and women alike are in awe of her physique as Nataliya’s fans often flood her comment sections with compliments.
“In a simple word… BEAUTIFUL,” one user gushed.
“Extraordinary,” another agreed, while one fan asked, “How teeny would I look next to you?”
“Could lift a person with one arm!” joked another, while someone else dubbed her “a goddess.”
Others, like one follower named Tom, keep it straightforward: “You’re so big, so pretty, beautiful.”
Nataliya also occasionally receives trolling from men unable to appreciate her size and strength.
But the Siberian powerhouse brushes it off.
“No one has to like absolutely everyone,” she said.
“Anyone can have negative comments, especially if they have millions of views.
"But I never pay attention to them. I am motivated by my success; I’m just living my life.”
She added that real-life interactions are overwhelmingly positive, with women often approaching her for friendly chats and admiration of her dedication.
Despite the constant attention, Nataliya says she remains grounded.
She currently lives in Montenegro happily married to husband Vladislav Kuznetsov.
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For Nataliya, the journey isn’t about the applause or criticism but about the strength she’s cultivated, inside and out.
She said: “I’m used to [the attention]. I don’t really pay attention to it. I’m just living my life.”
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