I’m a 61-year-old former champion bodybuilder – I’m still massive and the younger lifters give me nothing but ‘respect’
A FORMER bodybuilder has still earned the respect of younger lifters, even after he recently celebrated his 61st birthday.
Novikov-Jury is often seen showing off his gains on his Instagram account with more than 4,000 followers.
The fitness trainer says he’s a weightlifting champion across Europe and in Russia.
He recently took home a gold medal in the Master’s category 50+ in the NBC 8 Grand Prix.
His success has earned him the respect of his followers, many of whom are young lifters who are inspired by him.
It’s not uncommon to find several fire and muscle emojis in his comments section.
“Top quality as always!!!” wrote one commenter. “Much Respect and Respect!!!”
Uncle Yura, you are cool!!!” wrote another commenter. “I worked out, I would be happy to be with you!!!!”
A third wrote: “Congratulations to you!! You are the best as always!!!!”
Another person called him a “role model to follow.”
Novikov-Jury shared a video of his extreme workout regiment, showing him lifting weights and flexing his muscles in the gym.
“No pain no gain,” read the caption.
“Bomb form as always!!!!” wrote a commenter.
“Inspiration to us my friend,” someone shared.
An Instagrammer admired: “Wow great muscle.”
A different person chimed in saying Novikov-jury is “old but strong.”
Some have even wondered if they could train with him, asking how much he charges for personal training.
“One-time workout 2000 rubles,” the bodybuilder wrote, which equates to about $24.69 USD.
“A block of 12 workouts 19700 rubles,” he added, or $243.21 USD.
