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Indian competitive bodybuilding is facing a tough reality as Yatinder Singh’s video highlighted mental health struggles. Discussion is raging about steroid and PED abuse, intense pressure, and rise in deaths of young bodybuilders. What is the hidden truth of the sport?

Indian competitive bodybuilding is facing a tough reality as Yatinder Singh’s video highlighted mental health struggles. Discussion is raging about steroid and PED abuse, intense pressure, and rise in deaths of young bodybuilders. What is the hidden truth of the sport?

Indian bodybuilding’s hidden underbelly: Mental health crisis, steroid abuse and young athlete deaths

Belarussian fitness freak, Illia ‘Golem’ Yefimchyk, widely known as the world’s “most monstrous bodybuilder,” died at the age of 36 reportedly due to a heart attack. Yefimchyk was admitted to a hospital on September 6, where he fell into a coma, and passed away on September 11.

The 36-year-old bodybuilder acquired the nickname “The Mutant” in fitness circles for his 6-foot monstrous frame and 340-pound weight.

Yefimchyk’s heart started beating heavily, informed his wife Anna to The New York Post, and was rushed to the hospital. While waiting for an ambulance to arrive, Anna was performing chest compressions on her husband.

"I spent every day with him, hoping for recovery. His heart started beating again for two days, but doctors informed me that his brain had stopped functioning," Anna shared with local media.

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"I thank everyone for their condolences. It is very heartwarming to realise that I am not left alone in this world, and so many people have offered me help and support," she said after Yefimchyk’s death.

Yefimchyk maintained a 25-inch biceps through a rigorous diet of consuming up to 16,500 calories a day, which reportedly included over five pounds of steak and more than 100 pieces of sushi across seven meals.

He never participated or competed in any professional bodybuilding events, but was quite popular on social media where he used to share his training routines online, garnering millions of views and followers across social media platforms.

Yefimchyk had impressive lifting stats, including a 600-pound bench press, 700-pound deadlift, and 700-pound squats that made him big among fitness freaks and even professional bodybuilders.

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His death follows those of British bodybuilder Neil Currey, 34, and Brazilian competitor Antonio Souza, 26.

Currey was found dead in&nbsp;September 2023, with his parents attributing it to prolonged steroid use, according to the BBC. Souza, on the other hand, died from cardiac arrest on August 3 after placing in the top three at a competition.

Heart-related issues are becoming common among bodybuilders. One key factor that can contribute to heart problems among them is the use of anabolic steroids. Several studies have shown that long-term and excessive use of steroids can lead to serious cardiovascular complications.

(With inputs from agencies)

Belarussian fitness freak, Illia ‘Golem’ Yefimchyk, widely known as the world’s “most monstrous bodybuilder,” died at the age of 36 reportedly due to a heart attack.

Belarussian fitness freak, Illia ‘Golem’ Yefimchyk, widely known as the world’s “most monstrous bodybuilder,” died at the age of 36 reportedly due to a heart attack. Yefimchyk was admitted to a hospital on September 6, where he fell into a coma, and passed away on September 11. The 36-year-old bodybuilder acquired the nickname “The Mutant” in fitness circles for his 6-foot monstrous frame and 340-pound weight. Yefimchyk’s heart started beating heavily, informed his wife Anna to The New York Post, and was rushed to the hospital. While waiting for an ambulance to arrive, Anna was performing chest compressions on her husband. "I spent every day with him, hoping for recovery. His heart started beating again for two days, but doctors informed me that his brain had stopped functioning," Anna shared with local media. Also Read | Woman who married herself is now divorced and looking for a new husband "I thank everyone for their condolences. It is very heartwarming to realise that I am not left alone in this world, and so many people have offered me help and support," she said after Yefimchyk’s death. Yefimchyk maintained a 25-inch biceps through a rigorous diet of consuming up to 16,500 calories a day, which reportedly included over five pounds of steak and more than 100 pieces of sushi across seven meals. He never participated or competed in any professional bodybuilding events, but was quite popular on social media where he used to share his training routines online, garnering millions of views and followers across social media platforms. Yefimchyk had impressive lifting stats, including a 600-pound bench press, 700-pound deadlift, and 700-pound squats that made him big among fitness freaks and even professional bodybuilders. Also Read | Alica Schmidt, world's sexiest athlete, floors fans with vacation pics His death follows those of British bodybuilder Neil Currey, 34, and Brazilian competitor Antonio Souza, 26. Currey was found dead in September 2023, with his parents attributing it to prolonged steroid use, according to the BBC. Souza, on the other hand, died from cardiac arrest on August 3 after placing in the top three at a competition. Heart-related issues are becoming common among bodybuilders. One key factor that can contribute to heart problems among them is the use of anabolic steroids. Several studies have shown that long-term and excessive use of steroids can lead to serious cardiovascular complications. (With inputs from agencies)

World's 'most monstrous bodybuilder', nicknamed 'The Mutant', dies at 36 due to heart attack

Shylan Kamal is one of the few women in Iraq to practice bodybuilding. The Iraqi Kurdish female bodybuilder is challenging the conservative and patriarchal society where her passion for bodybuilding raised some eyebrows. But she refused to let opinions stop her. Watch in.

Female Iraqi Kurdish bodybuilder Shylan Kamal breaking down barriers

Former Mr Olympia Shawn Rhoden has died at the age of 46. According to media reports, the American pro-bodybuilder suffered a heart attack on Saturday. 
 
News of Rhoden's death sent shock waves on social media with many posting heartfelt tributes for the bodybuilder.&nbsp; 
 
Retired American bodybuilder Rich Gaspari wrote, "I am shocked to hear of the passing of Mr Olympia @flexatronrhoden It`s very sad to hear of his passing," Gaspari captioned an Instagram post on Saturday. 
"He had always been a gentleman towards me. Shawn had one of the most aesthetic physiques in bodybuilding. My condolences to his family. #rip #ripbrother." 
 
Rhoden won the Olympia in 2018. Mr Olympia is considered as the Super Bowl of bodybuilding competitions. Rhoden had defeating seven-time Olympia champion, Phil Heath that year and became the oldest competitor to win the prestigious title at 43. 
 
Rhoden first got into bodybuilding as an amateur during the early 1990s, where he competed on and off throughout the years. In 2010, Rhoden turned pro, finishing 11th in his first Mr Olympia. The following year, Rhoden finished third.

Former Mr Olympia Shawn Rhoden has died at the age of 46. According to media reports, the American pro-bodybuilder suffered a heart attack on Saturday. News of Rhoden's death sent shock waves on social media with many posting heartfelt tributes for the bodybuilder.

Former Mr Olympia Shawn Rhoden has died at the age of 46. According to media reports, the American pro-bodybuilder suffered a heart attack on Saturday. News of Rhoden's death sent shock waves on social media with many posting heartfelt tributes for the bodybuilder. Retired American bodybuilder Rich Gaspari wrote, "I am shocked to hear of the passing of Mr Olympia @flexatronrhoden It`s very sad to hear of his passing," Gaspari captioned an Instagram post on Saturday. "He had always been a gentleman towards me. Shawn had one of the most aesthetic physiques in bodybuilding. My condolences to his family. #rip #ripbrother." Rhoden won the Olympia in 2018. Mr Olympia is considered as the Super Bowl of bodybuilding competitions. Rhoden had defeating seven-time Olympia champion, Phil Heath that year and became the oldest competitor to win the prestigious title at 43. Rhoden first got into bodybuilding as an amateur during the early 1990s, where he competed on and off throughout the years. In 2010, Rhoden turned pro, finishing 11th in his first Mr Olympia. The following year, Rhoden finished third.

Former Mr Olympia Shawn Rhoden dies due to a heart attack at the age of 46

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Former Mr Olympia Shawn Rhoden dies due to a heart attack at the age of 46