“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

A teenager has beaten Arnold Schwarzenegger’s record by becoming the world’s youngest professional bodybuilder.

As Arnie made history when he won the Mr. Universe title at the age of just 20 in 1970, 19-year-old Anton Ratushnyi just made a name for himself in the sport.

Anton has won three NPC (National Physique Committee) titles in a row, picking up his professional bodybuilding card a year younger than The Terminator actor.

Last week, the 5-foot-11, 245lb teen picked up the NPC national division title in Texas, meaning he is no longer classified as an amateur competitor.

19-year-old Anton Ratushnyi became the world’s youngest professional bodybuilder

“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

Image credits: anton_swl

“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

Image credits: anton_swl

As he earned the title of youngest Classic Physique professional, the athlete took to his Instagram page on Thursday (December 14) to announce his big victory.

He wrote: ‘With overcoming lots of adversity over the last year, I can’t stress enough how important it is to believe in yourself and stay true to yourself no matter what others think of you.

Arnold Schwarzenegger made history when he won the Mr. Universe title at the age of just 20 in 1970

“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

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“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

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“I’m so glad that I decided to pursue my true passion and didn’t let negativity get to me.”

He further stated: “I took the risk to prep again and challenge myself mentally, physically, and emotionally to not just succeed in bodybuilding but grow as a person that would be worthy of inspiring this new generation.”

He concluded his message by writing: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your new youngest IFBB Classic Pro, and the overall champion at NPC Nationals 2023.”

“I’m so glad that I decided to pursue my true passion,” Anton said

“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

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The young athlete is now followed by 207,000 people on Instagram, but despite the amount of admirers he might have, Anton’s heart is taken.

According to social media, the pro bodybuilder is in a relationship with Sophia Julianne. The pair bonded over their love of fitness as she also shares workout content on her social media page, as per The Sun.

“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

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In fact, the sporty lovebirds have been posting Instagram stories of themselves spending time together and cooking together this week.

Many people admired Anton’s dedication to the sport

“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

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Donkeywheel 11 months ago

No body shaming bla-bla-bla but let’s get real it’s the epitome of unnatural and unhealthy body… There shouldn’t be such competitions where people are deforming their bodies.

20points

Astro 11 months ago

And putting terrible things into their bodies, and doing other unhealthy things just to get the aesthetic

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René Sauer 11 months ago

All those veins 🤢 I puked a little.

15points

Lalalallal 11 months ago

Yassss thank you

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VioletHunter 11 months ago

This kind of body building looks awful to me. And I can't imagine that is healthy AT ALL. I don't think it's possible to achieve this look naturally without steroids or other drugs.

12points

El Cucuy 11 months ago

It's not. He is so roided out it is ridiculous. I have friends in the bodybuilding industry that have roided for years. They are paying the consequences now as their bodies have begun to fail in all sorts of ways.

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Dragonfly 11 months ago (edited)

I read an article recently about bodybuilding, and it remarked that the focus has shifted to bulk rather than overall form and balanced look so severely that 20-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger wouldn't even qualify now, much less win. It is literally impossible to win without steroids. There's a genetic limit to how much muscle a body can build naturally, and champion bodybuilders are WAY above it.

2points

PeepPeep the duck 11 months ago (edited)

My partner can without drugs or illegal or legal anything, diet and a slow work up to the build is what he does, key word is slow build up, and he has the body type to work with it, large frame etc. you can do it, the roid people just ruin it for everyone. And I know for a fact he hasn’t been on roids cos his voice is still deep and his balls are massive still 😂 I have met people he works out with on it, and you can tell by a mile who’s on enhancers

0points

Ansi 11 months ago

I would never guessed that person was 19 years old. On the tumbnail I thought it was a senior bodybuilder. 😲

7points

Power puff scientist 11 months ago

came to say the same. he doesn't look like a teen even anymore

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KatSaidWhat 11 months ago

At what (physical) cost though?

7points

Pyla 11 months ago

Steroids.

7points

Ima Manimal 11 months ago

I’m sorry, but that “teenager” looks at least 50 years old

4points

Shelli Aderman 11 months ago

I’m all about being physically fit, healthy and strong. However, even looking at Arnold from the 70s, it’s MILD compared to the pushing one’s body beyond healthy limits of today. 😔

2points

RamiRudolph 11 months ago

That's nice and all, but Arnie still had the better looking body.

2points

Richard Ross 11 months ago

Will he live to be 30 though 🤔

0points

Hi! 11 months ago

Having Muscles and less body fat percentage is healthy but steroids will let you live until 25, with no kids ever.

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Donkeywheel 11 months ago

No body shaming bla-bla-bla but let’s get real it’s the epitome of unnatural and unhealthy body… There shouldn’t be such competitions where people are deforming their bodies.

20points

Astro 11 months ago

And putting terrible things into their bodies, and doing other unhealthy things just to get the aesthetic

2points

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René Sauer 11 months ago

All those veins 🤢 I puked a little.

15points

Lalalallal 11 months ago

Yassss thank you

5points

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VioletHunter 11 months ago

This kind of body building looks awful to me. And I can't imagine that is healthy AT ALL. I don't think it's possible to achieve this look naturally without steroids or other drugs.

12points

El Cucuy 11 months ago

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Dragonfly 11 months ago (edited)

2points

PeepPeep the duck 11 months ago (edited)

0points

Ansi 11 months ago

I would never guessed that person was 19 years old. On the tumbnail I thought it was a senior bodybuilder. 😲

7points

Power puff scientist 11 months ago

came to say the same. he doesn't look like a teen even anymore

3points

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KatSaidWhat 11 months ago

At what (physical) cost though?

7points

Pyla 11 months ago

Steroids.

7points

Ima Manimal 11 months ago

I’m sorry, but that “teenager” looks at least 50 years old

4points

Shelli Aderman 11 months ago

I’m all about being physically fit, healthy and strong. However, even looking at Arnold from the 70s, it’s MILD compared to the pushing one’s body beyond healthy limits of today. 😔

2points

RamiRudolph 11 months ago

That's nice and all, but Arnie still had the better looking body.

2points

Richard Ross 11 months ago

Will he live to be 30 though 🤔

0points

Hi! 11 months ago

Having Muscles and less body fat percentage is healthy but steroids will let you live until 25, with no kids ever.

0points

“So Astounding”: People React To Teen Beating Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bodybuilding Record

19-year-old Anton Ratushnyi became the world’s youngest professional bodybuilder

Arnold Schwarzenegger made history when he won the Mr. Universe title at the age of just 20 in 1970

“I’m so glad that I decided to pursue my true passion,” Anton said

Many people admired Anton’s dedication to the sport

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19-year-old Anton Ratushnyi became the world’s youngest professional bodybuilder

Arnold Schwarzenegger made history when he won the Mr. Universe title at the age of just 20 in 1970

“I’m so glad that I decided to pursue my true passion,” Anton said

Many people admired Anton’s dedication to the sport

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