kilograms and already holds three world powerlifting records.
Power lifter Julia Vins was born in the city of Engels, says, "People
know me as "muscle Barbie" – I like this comparison. It's nice. I have
these big, beautiful eyes and wear make-up. But at the same time, I'm
strong. I can deadlift 180kg in training. I want to become as big as
possible.
Everyone has an opinion on what I look like – they either respect my
work or reprimand me for being a muscly girl. But to be honest, I've
noticed that the guys who are negative about my athleticism – are just
jealous."
Since childhood, Ms Vins studied music, was well-read, participated in
various school competitions and was skilled at art. But she felt like
something was missing and in a bid to find meaning in her life, Julia
began going to the gym and changed her diet. At that moment she was
15. Now she eats five to six small meals per day, has her personal
coach and attends the gym four times per week.
Explaining her deciosion to drastically change her life Julia says,
"My body was not in harmony with my soul – it wasn't the right one for
me. I had no interest in sport but I was lost. I thought I might see
if I could build some strength and confidence by weight training at
the gym. It did not make me strong but then I started powerlifting. I
loved it! I knew then that my goal was – to build muscle. For me,
there is no limit. I want to become as muscly as possible."
In August 2014, Ms Vins entered the World Powerlifting Championships
in Moscow and won the competition. She achieved three world records in
the sum 440kg – these were 180kg in the squat, 105kg in bench press
and 165kg in the deadlift. What concerns her private life, the young
woman has a boyfriend who entirely supports her lifestyle and likes to
weightlift with her.
