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Nataliya Kuznetsova, also spelt Natalia (née Trukhina; born July 1, 1991), is a Russian professional female bodybuilder and powerlifter. Kuznetsova began powerlifting at fourteen years of age in an attempt to gain muscle mass. [2] [3]
She is also the first woman ever known to be a member of the 2000 pound club, as she is the first of two women ever to total over 2000 pounds in a meet on the same day. [9] She has also competed in strongwoman contests, beginning in 2002. Swanson is also known for doing 35 kg dumbbell curls for 10 repetitions.
This is a list of female professional bodybuilders. All people listed here have an IFBB pro card. A. Heather Armbrust; Lisa Aukland; B. Fannie Barrios; Nicole Bass ...
This is the list of world records progression in women's weightlifting. Records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts. The International Weightlifting Federation restructured its weight classes in 2018, nullifying earlier records.
Prior to 1977, bodybuilding had been considered strictly a male-oriented sport. Henry McGhee, described as the "primary architect of competitive female bodybuilding", was an employee of the Downtown Canton YMCA, carried a strong belief that women should share the opportunity to display their physiques and the results of their weight training the way men had done for years.
Toney officially has the largest biceps of any woman in the world. In February 2006, her biceps were measured at the Arnold Classic Expo. Officials measured her right biceps at 20 inches (51 cm) and her left biceps at 20.25 inches (51.4 cm). [citation needed] She achieved her physique after 20 years Right Biceps: 20 inches (51 cm)
Nikki Fuller (born January 23, 1968) is an American professional female bodybuilder. At her largest, Fuller weighed 200 lb (91 kg). In competition, her height was listed at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) and her biceps measured 18 in (457 mm). Some of her best lifts are 315 lb (143 kg) for a max on bench press and 1100 lbs for multiple reps on leg press.
Iris Floyd Kyle (born Mildred Carter; [11] August 22, 1974) is an African-Indian American professional female bodybuilder. [12] [13] She is currently the most successful, female or male, professional bodybuilder ever.