HELLE TREVINO – TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION & WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING ICON
Helle Trevino (born Helle Nielsen) is one of the strongest, most accomplished, and most admired female bodybuilders of the modern era. Known for her incredible density, balanced muscle structure, world-class conditioning, and fierce stage presence, she has become a global symbol of power, discipline, and resilience.
She is a 2× Rising Phoenix Women’s Bodybuilding World Champion and one of the most consistent Ms. Olympia contenders of the 2010s and 2020s. Her journey from Denmark to becoming one of the world’s strongest women is one of bodybuilding’s greatest stories.
Early Life & Background
Born in Sønderborg, Denmark, Helle grew up athletic and strong from a young age. She played handball, gymnastics, track, and trained in martial arts before discovering weightlifting. Her natural strength was obvious — she was deadlifting over 100 kg shortly after starting.
Helle fell in love with bodybuilding, inspired by legendary physiques of the 1990s and early 2000s. Her early transformation shocked local gyms, and by her early 20s she was already competing at a national level.
Training Style & Off-Season Approach
Helle is known for her extreme strength and heavy compound lifts.
Her off-season training often includes:
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Deadlifts
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Heavy rows
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Barbell squats
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Hack squats
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Shoulder presses
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Intense arm and glute sessions
Her off-season is one of the most searched topics because she stays extremely strong and muscular year-round while focusing on:
✔ Building density
✔ Improving symmetry
✔ Joint and tendon recovery
✔ High-calorie bodybuilding diet
Helle also posts off-season highlights on social media, where fans follow her strength progressions.
Diet & Nutrition
Her diet is strict, structured, and protein-heavy.
Typical food sources include:
🍗 Chicken
🥩 Lean red meat
🍚 Rice & oats
🍳 Eggs
🥦 Vegetables
🥔 Potatoes
💪 Supplements (protein, BCAAs, vitamins)
She maintains discipline 365 days a year — one reason her physique is so consistent over decades.
Helle Trevino Net Worth
Estimated in the range of $500k – $1M, based on:
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Competition winnings
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Sponsorships
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Online coaching
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Guest appearances
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Fitness business partnerships
Legacy
Helle Trevino stands among the most dominant female bodybuilders of the modern era and is one of the strongest women in bodybuilding history.
Her legacy includes:
✔ 2× World Champion
✔ Consistent Olympia top-finisher
✔ Role model for European athletes
✔ One of the toughest comeback athletes
✔ A symbol of strength, professionalism & determination
Helle continues to inspire women around the world — proving that discipline and willpower can build greatness.
