Júlio Balestrin

История и карьера

Júlio Balestrin, from Santo André (SP), started training at 16 and began his competitive career in 2001 after graduating in Physical Education from Fefisa. He was the Brazilian super-heavyweight champion in 2012 and peaked in 2013, winning the Overall at the first Arnold Classic South America and earning his Pro Card.

He debuted as a professional at the 2014 Arnold Classic South America, placing 14th. He returned to the circuit in 2019 with 15th at the Chicago Pro and 10th at the Vancouver Pro, his last appearance in Open.

He then moved to Classic Physique: 3rd at the 2021 Xtreme Bodybuilding & Fitness Pro and 4th at the 2022 Musclecontest Ironberg ABC Pro, plus 6th in Open at the 2022 Musclecontest Fit Pira Pro that same year. His last professional competition was the 2022 Mr. Olympia Brasil in Classic Physique.

In parallel, he became one of Brazil's best-known coaches and a bodybuilding content creator alongside Renato Cariani.