Powerlifter unveils astonishing photos of her physique

A female powerlifter with an incredible physique has announced her return to the sport after an 18-month leave of absence.

Impressive Russian lifter Natalia Kuznetsova had retired after bagging a number of big titles including that of European champion for the bench press and deadlift, as well as setting three world records for bench press and three for deadlift.

Now the 26-year-old has decided she cannot possibly stay away from the sport and is back in the arena, returning to Russian capital Moscow to compete.

Natalia Kuznetsova has made her return to weight lifting after initially intending to retire from the sport but lasted just 18 months 

The athlete says that as well as powerlifting, she will also be working as a coach to help others reach their potential.

She said: ‘People definitely recognise me. 

‘An athletic body can be seen under clothes. Many people recognise me, ask to take a photo with them. Many people even know my name.’

The impressive athlete revealed how she got into bodybuilding at the tender age of 14, when she weighed less than 40kg (six stone).

Natalia began training at the age of 14, initially intending to simply gain weight weighing in at just six stone 

Natalia began training at the age of 14, initially intending to simply gain weight weighing in at just six stone 

However, she soon found herself transfixed by the sport and now weighs in at 90kg (14st)

However, she soon found herself transfixed by the sport and now weighs in at 90kg (14st)

Natalia now has set three world records for bench press and three for deadlift

Natalia now has set three world records for bench press and three for deadlift

She had originally began body building in the hope to gain weight but soon found herself transfixed by the sport. 

She says she now weighs 90kg (14st) and is looking forward to getting back to lifting heavy weights in the gym.

Natalia now trains for several hours every day and abides by a strict diet, adding protein powder to her food rather than spices or sauces.  

Natalia now documents her progress on her Instagram account where her impressive selfies have earned her more than 194,000 followers.

The sportswoman admits that she has faced some criticism and hateful comments on her photos but has learned to ignore them.  

She trains in the gym for several hours every day

She chooses to add protein powder to her meals over spices or sauces

She trains for several hours every day and chooses to add protein powder to her meals over spices or sauces 

She documents her progress on Instagram where she has over 194,000 followers 

She documents her progress on Instagram where she has over 194,000 followers 

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