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"HULK" the bodybuilder showed off his incredible transformation into a muscular beast – and is showing others how to meet their bodybuilding goals.

Craig Golias – who is from but is now based in – has gained more than 200 pounds and now weighs a muscular 352 pounds since he began bodybuilding in 2003.

Craig Golias has gained over 200 pounds since he began bodybuilding in 2003
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Craig Golias has gained over 200 pounds since he began bodybuilding in 2003Credit: @craiggolias/Newsflash
Golias before he began his bodybuilding transformation
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Golias before he began his bodybuilding transformationCredit: @craiggolias/Newsflash
The 'Hulk'  poses with four women as he flexes his muscles
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The 'Hulk' poses with four women as he flexes his musclesCredit: Newsflash

The Greek-American said he gained his nickname "Hulk" when growing from a slim 150 pounds to the 352 he weighs today.

At six feet three inches, he built up his frame and put on pounds of muscle by hitting the gym.

Pictures show Golias flexing, with toned abs and massive bicep muscles.

He's amassed nearly 500,000 followers as he documents his ripped physique.

Some online critics have accused the bodybuilder of using steroids – while he's never claimed to be a natural athlete.

The Greek-American bodybuilder flexes for a picture
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The Greek-American bodybuilder flexes for a pictureCredit: @craiggolias/Newsflash
He's gained over 200 pounds since he started hitting the gym
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He's gained over 200 pounds since he started hitting the gymCredit: @craiggolias/Newsflash
Golias flexes his massive biceps
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Golias flexes his massive bicepsCredit: @craiggolias/Newsflash

Golias reportedly said he had to put in hours of hard work to build his muscular frame.

He used to compete, but now helps other reach their goals with online training.

"I do online coaching for a living, coaching people and helping them to reach their physique goals," the bodybuilder told Newsflash.

The bodybuilder now helps coach others in reaching their physique goals
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The bodybuilder now helps coach others in reaching their physique goalsCredit: @craiggolias/Newsflash
Goias flexes his muscles in a mirror selfie
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Goias flexes his muscles in a mirror selfieCredit: @craiggolias/Newsflash
The gym buff flexes his quads in a snap
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The gym buff flexes his quads in a snapCredit: @craiggolias/Newsflash

In an Instagram post last year, "Hulk" wrote that his journey "can't be done overnight" and that it "isn't always the easiest."

He added: "Once you reached your goal that hard work becomes a reward."

Golias told others to keep working hard to reach their own goals.

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