Russian Powerlifter Known As ‘Muscle Barbie’ Mixes Brawn And Beauty [VIDEO]

Her name is Julia Vins, but the 18-year-old Russian power lifter is known to many of her fans as 'Muscle Barbie' due to her unusual mixture of brawn and beauty.

Vins is said to have the "face of a porcelain doll" and the "body of the Hulk"—and by just looking at her, most guys at the gym have no clue Vins can probably out-lift them on their best day.

Like any 18-year-old girl, Vins loves posting photos and videos to her social media pages, but instead of selfies on 'girls night' with all of her ladies, 'Muscle Barbie' selfies are usually in a gym setting and feature her throwing up tons of weight like a boss.

She gets just as much love from her supporters as she does judgement from her haters, but her reason for wanting to get "as big as possible" has nothing to do with anyone's approval but her own.

I was a good, academic girl for so many years. I studied music, was well-read, participated in various school competitions and was skilled at art. But I never felt like I had any particular objective in life. My body was not in harmony with my soul — it wasn’t the right one for me.

I had no interest in sport but I was lost. I thought I might see if I could build some strength and confidence by weight training at the gym. I started copying exercises that the male gym-goers did. It did not make me strong, but then I started powerlifting. I loved it! I knew then that my goal was — to build muscle.

Since she began training at 15, Julia would hit the gym for hours at at time, at least four times per week. She also transformed her diet, eating five to six small meals per day consisting of chicken, eggs, cheese, rice, and vegetables.

In August 2014, Julia entered the World Powerlifting Championship in Moscow. Not only did she win the competition, she set three world records in the process.

Even though 'Muscle Barbie' is all about her fitness, she still takes the time to put on makeup before hitting the gym.

I always wear make-up, even when I’m squatting. I think it’s important to look attractive in any situation. I make sure my hair is done up in cute plaits and ribbons. I like fashion too but it’s very difficult to find nice clothes as my size is not standard.

Keep up with her progress through photos and videos on her official Instagram page here.

[via NyPost]