If you have less weight, you have less strength. Ilya Ilyin strengthweight Change image and share on social
By nature, I was a little guy with big legs - a stocky lad. Ilya Ilyin bigguylad Change image and share on social
The Olympics have their own unique atmosphere and energy. People might say it's just the same as any other competition, but don't kid yourself. There's a hunger for victory. Ilya Ilyin atmospherecompetitionenergy Change image and share on social
It is not easy for me to digest meat. I waste too much energy in digesting meat, and that's why I get my proteins from other products. I like beans and other legume plants very much. I need a lot of 'live' products such as fruit and vegetables. Ilya Ilyin beandigesteasy share on social
My main goal is to become the most successful weightlifter in history. Ilya Ilyin goalhistorymain Change image and share on social
I think chicken and horse meat are ideal food because it's very easy to digest. Ilya Ilyin chickendigesteasy Change image and share on social
A weightlifter should be able to do everything and borrow things from other sports to beat competitors. Ilya Ilyin beatborrowcompetitor Change image and share on social
I've started spending more of my time studying, trying to improve my IQ by reading and writing. I've missed out on a lot in life. I don't regret this, of course. Nevertheless, I need to make up for lost time. Ilya Ilyin haveimprovelife share on social
I love my life. I love my work. I love my training. It's all due to my love for life, my love for people. I'm very happy to be alive. Ilya Ilyin aliveduehappy Change image and share on social