Nataliya Kuznetsova — Biography
Nataliya Kuznetsova stands at 1.70 meters tall and weighs 100 kilograms, earning her the title of the strongest woman in Russia and potentially across Europe. Known for her impressive physique, she's often referred to as the "Hulk" and the "Russian dancer." Nataliya took up weightlifting at a young age, starting when she was just 14 years old, transforming from a very slender teenager into a formidable athlete. Before focusing on powerlifting, she engaged in various combat sports, ultimately earning numerous titles both in Russia and Europe.
In 2008, Nataliya enrolled at the Moscow State University of Physical Education, graduating in 2013. The knowledge she gained there played a significant role in her athletic success. In the following year, she applied her expertise to claim the title at the Russian Championship in Rack Sports Armlifting, where she set record-breaking achievements. That same year, she also became the world champion in armlifting during a competition in Crimea and secured the European Championship titles in bench press and deadlift. By 2015, she shattered records at the European Championship in deadlift.
Motivated by her accomplishments, Nataliya sought new challenges in bodybuilding, entering the Baikal Grand Prix that same year, where she emerged victorious. Her journey continued at the Romanian Muscle Fest, where she earned her IFBB Pro card, sparking curiosity about her future successes in the professional arena.
Career highlights include: winning the Baykal Grand Prix bodybuilding championship in 2007 and 2008; becoming the world champion and setting records in armlifting in Crimea in 2014; achieving world champion status and breaking records in bench press; and earning titles as the European champion in both bench press and deadlift (WPC). Additionally, she became the Eurasian champion in bench press and deadlift (GPA), and clinched the Eastern Europe Cup title in 2015, setting world records in deadlift. In 2018, she claimed 1st place at the IFBB WOS Romania Muscle Fest Amateur.
As of April 2025, Nataliya boasts 1.2 million followers on Instagram and 237,100 on TikTok.
In 2008, Nataliya enrolled at the Moscow State University of Physical Education, graduating in 2013. The knowledge she gained there played a significant role in her athletic success. In the following year, she applied her expertise to claim the title at the Russian Championship in Rack Sports Armlifting, where she set record-breaking achievements. That same year, she also became the world champion in armlifting during a competition in Crimea and secured the European Championship titles in bench press and deadlift. By 2015, she shattered records at the European Championship in deadlift.
Motivated by her accomplishments, Nataliya sought new challenges in bodybuilding, entering the Baikal Grand Prix that same year, where she emerged victorious. Her journey continued at the Romanian Muscle Fest, where she earned her IFBB Pro card, sparking curiosity about her future successes in the professional arena.
Career highlights include: winning the Baykal Grand Prix bodybuilding championship in 2007 and 2008; becoming the world champion and setting records in armlifting in Crimea in 2014; achieving world champion status and breaking records in bench press; and earning titles as the European champion in both bench press and deadlift (WPC). Additionally, she became the Eurasian champion in bench press and deadlift (GPA), and clinched the Eastern Europe Cup title in 2015, setting world records in deadlift. In 2018, she claimed 1st place at the IFBB WOS Romania Muscle Fest Amateur.
As of April 2025, Nataliya boasts 1.2 million followers on Instagram and 237,100 on TikTok.
