A TEENAGE bodybuilder has left the world of bodybuilding stunned with his incredible transformation after he smashed a glorious record.
After earning the title of youngest professional bodybuilder at 19, Anton Ratushnyi is now being tipped off as the “heir to Arnold Schwarzenegger“.
The pro athlete made history after smashing Arnie’s previous bodybuilding record that was held for 57 long years.
Anton started working out just four years ago when he was 15 and has created a buzz in the bodybuilding industry with his jaw-dropping physique.
He says his source was motivation was to do extreme pull-ups every time he was rejected during his transformation.
Throughout his years of intent training, Antone built up an impressive 203,000 followers on Instagram as shared snippets from his intense training workout regime.
The teenage boy, who once had a slim and lean body, transformed into a beast in no time.
His social media posts vouch for the young lad’s early-age achievements – almost all of his snaps have Anton flexing as he dwarfs those around him with his grand physique and bulging veins.
He has been strength training almost every day since he first jumped into the heavyweight world – and often shares his rigorous routine with his followers and fans.
While sharing one particular post, Anoton 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.
“I’m so glad that I decided to pursue my true passion and didn’t let negativity get to me.
“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 who would be worthy of inspiring this new generation.”
The teenager burst onto the scene earlier this year with multiple impressive showings at meets but he’s stayed as a relatively unknown prospect despite the success as he hasn’t been in the media spotlight.
Anoton’s record came as the young prodigy earned the NPC national division title in Texas this weekend.
The award meant Anton secured the title of the youngest Classic Physique professional in the thriving sport and got his hands on a “pro card”.
Anton’s fans are now hoping that the teenager can go on to smash a whole host of records in the world of bodybuilding – most of which Arnie already holds.
If he can pull off another victory in bodybuilding’s biggest event he’d go down in history as the youngest ever to win the top prize in a record that’s unlikely to ever be beaten.
Thousands of his fans are fiercely calling him to enter the prestigious Mr Olympia tournament next year, where he could face off with five-time world champion and iconic athlete Chris Bumstead.
Chris has dominated Mr Olympia since he also turned pro as a youngster and this has already sparked comparisons with Anton’s rise to the top.
