Alexander Fedorov is not only a professional bodybuilder, but also a titled bodybuilder in Russia. Fame and glory did not stand in the way of hard everyday work on oneself and expanding one's capabilities. The athlete was the first Russian to be invited to participate in the Mr. Olympia competition in 2005.
Biographical data
Alexander Fedorov was born in St. Petersburg on May 6, 1978. From childhood, he liked sports and active activities. He was engaged in football, freestyle wrestling, taekwondo. The bodybuilder's path began at the age of 14, when a teenager decided to develop his physical data.
January 1, 1993, Alexander Fedorov considers the start date of his career. The standard of strength and courage for him was his father, who also engaged in bodybuilding. It was he who became the first coach of the future champion. Alexander Fedorov now speaks of his father as a mentor in a sports career.
At the age of 15, the athlete first participated in competitions, but unfortunately, he did not become the first. This added stubbornness and a desire to work on oneself. A year later, he won this competition of urban importance and then won the Russian championship.
The springboard for future competitions was the victory in the German Open, it was after this performance in professional circles of Europe that bodybuilder gained popularity and fame. He began to be called "Russian Arnold." Alexander always felt the support of loved ones, his wife and godfather.
Sports career
After this, bodybuilder Alexander Fedorov takes part in the World Junior Championship, where he wins again. From Spain, he brings the victory of Russia. The year after that was not successful, since the champion in the next competitions will be disqualified and removed from his favorite sport for three years.
Alexander recalls this time with sadness, as he lost the work of his life. It seemed to him as if he could not find himself in anything else. The days of a new search of self begin. Thanks to the proposal of Sergey Nikeshin, the bodybuilder returns to duty again and begins active work on the professional stage.
Active training, dismissal from work and complete dedication help the champion to return to duty again and continue to play sports. In 2003, he won the title of winner among amateur bodybuilders in Europe.
At the "Grand Prix of Russia" in 2003, the athlete competes with world stars and takes an honorable third place among the leaders. In the same year, bodybuilding is transferred to a contractual basis and new, previously unexplored opportunities open up for the athlete.
Back to sport
A year later, at the same competition, Russian bodybuilder Alexander Fedorov rises to the second stage. This helps him to get an invitation to the contest "Mr. Olympia - 2005". As the athlete recalls, the Professional Bodybuilding and Sports League provided great support and help at that time, in addition to his relatives and friends.
He takes the 19th place. Although the result shows professionalism and a high level of preparation, Alexander himself is unhappy with this and talks about shortcomings and errors in the process of preparing for the competition.
Nevertheless, it gives new strength and energy for the next training. In one of the many interviews, the athlete will tell you that plans for the future include a 100% victory in “Mr. Olympia” and a leadership position.
Trials and Failures
The biography of Alexander Fedorov is full of trouble. Many trials and blows of fate had to be transferred to the athlete on the way to fame and recognition. Enchanting victories hid hard work and effort.
The bodybuilder suffers a serious operation due to rupture of the pectoral muscle tendons. The muscle, which was torn off due to severe overload during the training, is attached to the bone using special synthetic fibers. The postoperative period lasts a long time, and doctors forbid Alexander to return to the sport.
But the bodybuilder can’t leave his beloved business and, despite the possible harm to his health, continues to actively engage in and speak at competitions. The transferred injury affects the proportions of the muscles and does not actively and fully resume activity in sports.
In 2006, the athlete performs at the competition, but does not show the result that he expected. He decides to give up his career and ends his career in professional sports.
Love and family
2001 is considered to be a landmark year in the personal life of Alexander Fedorov, because at this time he is getting married. For an athlete, a wife becomes not only a beloved woman, but also a true friend and support. There was not a single performance of the athlete, where his second half was not present and did not support.
Natalia Fedorova gave birth to her husband three children. The bodybuilder himself says that it is the family that is his greatest achievement in life, because he is surrounded by people who truly love, support in everything and understand. As for returning to big sport, the athlete is in no hurry to draw conclusions about his complete resignation.
He considers himself able to return to the big stage at any time. But now his priorities are focused on the family.
Study and education
The biography of Alexander Fedorov is filled with industriousness, the desire to show himself to the world and achieve his goal. Participation in numerous contests and competitions, victories, injuries and other troubles turned the athlete's life into a real whirlpool of events.
During the period of sports formation and difficult trials, he studied at the Academy of Engineering and Economics, but due to constant employment and participation in competitions, he could not finish it. He has a secondary technical education.
He is one of the first scholars and graduates of the Ben Vader College of Bodybuilding. Now Alexander is considered an idol for the younger generation and a standard of strength, stability and moral endurance.
Athlete Options
The height of Alexander is 185 centimeters. Girth in the chest - 150 centimeters. In the competitive period, the weight reaches a mark of up to 128 kg. Standard weight - 140-150 kg. The size of the biceps is 56 cm. The waist parameters are 101 cm, the hips are 82 cm.
In the photo of Alexander Fedorov before and after the injury, you can see the changes that occurred with the pectoral muscle. Although the functionality of the forearm has not fully resumed, the athlete continues to actively engage in sports after surgery. Personal indicators of a bodybuilder in a bench press - 260 kg, squats with a barbell on his shoulders - 325 kg, with a barbell on his chest - 280 kg.
The indicators of deadlift are impressive - 355 kg, bench press - 110 kg. In total, the main indicators of a bodybuilder (bench press, squat and deadlift) - 935 kg.
Thanks to the developed muscles and well-developed muscles, the athlete continues to engage in sports activities, but in his own projects, since the bodybuilder has left the big sport at the moment.
Interesting Facts
Although the professional career is now on pause, in the press you can often see photos of bodybuilder Alexander Fedorov. He is engaged in charity work, attends sports schools and helps students achieve great results.
Alexander often recalls his father and the motivation due to which he reached heights in his sports career. The bodybuilder also has his own blog, in which you can read not only interesting tips about gaining muscle mass and see new programs for classes.
There is also general information for training, participation in professional competitions. The page will be interesting not only for beginner athletes, but also for experienced bodybuilders.
In the photo, Alexander Fedorov can be seen with champions in different sports and famous people. After completing his sports career, the bodybuilder did not put an end to this, and then he actively develops and positions himself as a bodybuilder.
He holds seminars and meetings in different regions of Russia, produces a line of sports nutrition and supplements for fast muscle gain. The athlete is engaged in charity, although he does not talk about it in the press. Now the athlete's progress and his personal success can be monitored on the author’s website. It also contains information about different types of training and elements of sports nutrition, which should be used for the development of muscles.
He considers his idols: Flex Wheeler, Vince Taylor, Lee Haney and Mike Christian. In addition to the hobby for sports in the life of a bodybuilder, there was a place for another hobby - cars. The athlete has his own small fleet of vehicles, where the advantage is given to BMW cars.
In the athlete's life there was a period when he even took part in races, although this was an amateur format. The bodybuilder does not hide that he loves speed and knows how to drive fast.
Athlete Tips
Fedorov never focused on the features of his body and physical strength. The athlete calmly refers to his popularity and further actively works on his body and endurance.
He advises novice bodybuilders not to stop at the result and constantly raise the bar. According to Alexander Fedorov, nothing is impossible in life and any result can be achieved. The main thing is to want this and work on your capabilities, increasing the load and tightening control over implementation.