“Hats Off to Hard Work, F**k Genetics”: 19-Y.O. Who Shattered Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 57-Y.O. Record Sparks a Heated Debate in Fitness Community

19-year-old bodybuilding prodigy became the youngest professional bodybuilder in IFBB history. The Classic Physique competitor earned his pro card after winning the NCP Nationals. Ratushnyi broke Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 57-year-old record as the youngest IFBB pro. Now, Anton Ratushnyi has revealed his dramatic five-year fitness transformation on social media. 

Anton Ratushnyi uploaded a before and after physique comparison. In the first image, Ratushnyi claimed to be a 15-year-old teenager. While the Summer Shredding Championship winner looked fit in the first image, he was nowhere near as muscular as he is today. The insane physique transformation got bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts talking in the comments.

Anton Ratushnyi put on mind-boggling amounts of muscle

The bodybuilding fitness influencer explained that he took the first image after a one-month break from the gym at 15. Ratushnyi started training when he was 14 and “had beenfbody living a bodybuilder-like lifestyle,” from the beginning. The teenager stuck with the lifestyle and showcased immense discipline in the gym. The image beside it showed a dramatic transformation.

While Ratushnyi barely has visible abs, he clicked the second image the morning after winning the Summer Shredding Championship 2023. The talented bodybuilder put on massive amounts of muscle. He also gained muscle maturity. However, the post spanked some debate among fitness enthusiasts.

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The fitness community couldn’t hep but speculate

Some speculated how Ratushnyi had achieved his insane transformation. “Not denying the work that’s gone into this transformation but be explicit in what it takes to get there,” charged one fan. “If it’s 100% natural tell us, if not, also tell us,” the fan added. The fan was afraid other youngsters might get the wrong impression about realistic physique goals.

One gave Ratushnyi’s genetics all the credit. “Genetic response. You either have it or you don’t. Some people train (for) a lifetime and take everything under the sun and don’t achieve this. Let alone in 5 years. Really impressive,” wrote the fan. However, another didn’t agree with those claiming Ratushnyi had a genetic advantage. 

“Hats off to hard work, f**k genetics, and the excuse-makers who love to blame that for everything they don’t have,” wrote the fan. He also explained most people simply don’t have the 19-year-old’s level of discipline his age. Another fitness enthusiast felt confident saying Ratushnyi is on st***ids. “Yes, he is on gear but you have to realize that gear isn’t a magic way to be big,” wrote the fan.

However, he also added that, “You still have to be committed, disciplined, and working your ass off. Congratulations man!!” The amount of hard work that went into this is crazy. While the fitness community debated Ratushnyi’s transformation, there is little doubt about the bodybuilder’s talent.

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