He’s become “Popeye the Failure Man.”
A bodybuilder who injected petroleum jelly into his biceps to make them unnaturally large — earning him the nickname “Russian Popeye” — may now lose both arms due to a severe infection, according to reports.
Kirill Tereshin, 29, has reportedly been warned that he could require a double amputation after years of injecting synthol into his arms.
The heavily modified gymgoer recently posted disturbing footage showing his bicep ruptured, exposing a gaping wound with severely damaged tissue beneath.
A Russian bodybuilder who injected petroleum jelly into his biceps now faces the possibility of a double amputation.
Doctors say he requires several skin-graft operations to save his arms, but surgery cannot proceed until the infection is under control.
Medics warned that time may be running out to stabilize the former Russian soldier’s condition. The procedures would involve a team including a vascular surgeon, a plastic surgeon, and a reconstructive surgeon.
Kirill Tereshin began injecting synthol into his arms in 2017, drawing global attention for his 24-inch biceps, which earned him the nickname “Russian Popeye” due to their resemblance to the iconic cartoon character.
However, the synthol injections reportedly led to tissue fibrosis, followed by necrosis, as his body began to reject the chemical.
