YATINDER SINGH

Yatinder Singh

(born December 25, 1982), is an Indian Pro-bodybuilder, entrepreneur and fitness icon. His most recent accomplishments include the winning title of Silver medal in 7th World Body Building and Physique Championship 2015 and Mr. India 2016

Mr asia 2018 (gold) at pune Maharashtra

Personal info

Born Dec 25, 1982 (Age: 34)
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)

Weight 85–90 kg (187–198 lb)

Professional career

Pro-debut Jr. Mr India, 2004

Best win WBPF Championship Bangkok, 2015

Early Life

Yatinder Singh was born and raised in Saharanpur, UP. He belongs to a Gurjar family. From an early age, Yatinder believed his physical state of being under-weight as a conundrum. During his high school and college life, He took up body-building seriously and was guided by his coach towards the necessary physical training with the combination of indoor and outdoor training sessions. These sessions marked the beginning of Yatinder’s bodybuilding career.

Bodybuilding Career

The year 2001 marked the beginning of Yatinder’s Bodybuilding career. After Winning his first Championship in 2002, he was inspired to pursue Bodybuilding professionally, to take part in several body-building and fitness competitions taking place within India and later Internationally.

Yatinder was mentored by Mr Keshav Sharma, Owner of Body Temple Gym and Tejaswa Sports Nutrition who introduced and trained him into the body-building enterprise.

Major Injury

Yatinder had started preparing for Mr. Asia 2005 on president’s insistence. However, Yatinder soon started overworking himself. One evening while working out he got seriously injured due to negligence of a helping boy. Yatinder’s lower back vertebrae (bones in the spine) had ruptured and this had caused nerve injuries.The broken discs and the associated nerve injury had paralysed his right hand and leg by about 30 percent. As a result of this injury, he was bedridden for months.

Recovery and Career as Gym Trainer and Owner

Owing to this terrible incident Yatinder had to stay away from bodybuilding for the next 3 years.However, he still could not work out as he had a weakened spine. To become financially independent he soon started working as a personal trainer in a gym in Meerut, U.P. In 2008, he moved to Gurgaon and opened Otwo Gym and Spa, in partnership with one of his close friends.

Second Chance in Bodybuilding

By 2008, Yatinder's back had recovered substantially and he decided to give bodybuilding another shot. He started researching and studying techniques that could help him to work out without straining himself. He completed ACE and ACSM training courses and using the knowledge of human body and muscles he started working out again. In 2010, Yatinder made his way to the stage again. In this year, he won at least 6 to 7 championships like Mr UP Overall title, Mr North India, Senior Mr India title in 75 kg category. He was also the first runner-up in the overall Sr. Mr India. In 2010, he bagged the title of the Best Improved Bodybuilder and this was no less than a miracle for Yatinder.

Contest History

2016Mr. International ChampionshipDubaiBronze

2016Senior Mr.India Body Building ChampionshipMaharashtraGold

2016.Svayambhu Shree Classic All India Invitational ChampionshipMaharashtraBronze

2016Federation CupLudhianaOverall Title

2015World Body Building & Physique Sports Championship[18]BangkokSilver

2015Mr. India Satish Sugar Classic ChampionshipKarnatakaOverall Title

2015Mr. India Talwalkar's Classic Bodybuilding ChampionshipMumbaiSilver

2015Mr. U.P.Uttar PradeshOverall Title

2015Mr. North India ChampionshipNew DelhiOverall Title

2014WBPF World Championship 4 th place

2014 Mr. U.P. Uttar Pradesh Overall Title