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TRISTYN LEE became a bodybuilding sensation in his early teens with his shredded physique.

The weightlifter took the internet by storm with his incredible body when he was 15 years old.

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And now the American is on a journey to bulk up as he celebrates his 20th birthday.

Tristyn has more than two million followers on Instagram and often posts pictures of his insane physique.

This week he posted a topless picture with a chopping board full of raw meat.

He added the caption: “20. Birthday Bulk Activities: Eat Steaks, Lift Weights, Full Face… No Cakes.”

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QUAD GOALS

Tristyn Lee's amazing body transformation from shredded child to bulking star

GAIN PAIN

'Getting shredded ruined my life' - Former child bodybuilder on his brutal regime

In a recent video online, the bodybuilder revealed he maintained four percent body fat for two years.

He survived on 1,800 calories a day while working out twice and walking 20,000 steps.

He started the video by saying: “Let’s talk about how getting shredded ruined my life.”

Tristyn explained he used to play soccer and eat 3000 calories a day while also weightlifting and enjoying life.

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But the obsession to become shredded led him to cut right down on food until his body fat reached sub-five per cent.

He explained: “It started to become this vicious cycle of burn more, eat less and every single crutch I was using to feel less hungry began to increase.”

And his social life was affected too, as he wasn’t sure what he could eat off a menu without knowing the nutrients.

Tristyn revealed: “I wouldn’t let myself go out and have a bite to eat with a friend or go out, because I didn’t know the calories in the food.”

Now, his focus is purely on bulking up and packing on the pounds.

In his recent social media posts he claimed he’s heavier than he’s ever been and feeling strong.

And the 20-year-old certainly has a physique that matches that mindset.

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