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.
In August 2014, Ms Vins entered the World Power-lifting 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 dead-lift. What concerns her private life, the young woman has a boyfriend who entirely supports her lifestyle and likes to weight-lift with her.
