'Russian Popeye' Has Fans Concerned With Artificially-Pumped Arms
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Kirill Tereshin, who goes by the name Ruki Bazuki online, began modifying his arms in 2017
A man dubbed 'Russian Popeye' for his artificially-pumped up arms is being urged by fans to reconsider his dangerous body modifications. Kirill Tereshin, who goes by the name Ruki Bazuki on social media, is still sporting bulging muscles despite having to undergo life-saving surgery on them two years ago. According to Daily Star, Kirill Tereshin, 25, became a social media sensation for videos that show him flexing his giant biceps or wearing outlandish designer clothes. He was previously forced to have his enhanced triceps surgically removed - but his ballooning upper arms have raised concerns among fans.
Mr Tereshin began with synthol oil injections in 2017 in an attempt to get bigger arms. It is a product that bodybuilders use to enhance muscle mass and create larger bulges, but it can also cause nerve and muscle tissue damage, formation of cysts in muscles and even affect cardiovascular health.
Synthol is made of f 85% medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, 7.5% lidocaine, and 7.5% alcohol.
