The major prerequisites for bodybuilding are a disciplined workout and a dietary regimen. Nevertheless, following these prerequisites daily is what it takes to achieve a meticulous persona. But, have you ever wondered what if a fitness enthusiast gets denied to use the gym facility? Well, it happened with an Australia-based bodybuilding star when he was restrained, in none other than, prison. 

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Hossein Balapour, who is famously known as ‘Yakiboy’ is an Australia-based bodybuilder and social media icon, who got arrested in January for indulging in a street brawl with fellow bodybuilding influencer, Marven Yacoub. Since Balapour was on bail when the incident occurred, he was banned from using the prison gym, when he was restrained again.

Yakiboy maintains his ‘Lamborghini’ physique by eating Canned Tuna

As per the report by Daily Mail Australia, after being arrested for the street scuffle with Yacoub, the court revoked Yakiboy’s bail. The court also issued a restraining order on the bodybuilder, from using the gym at Parklea prison. 

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Nevertheless, Balapour followed a strict high-protein diet and a disciplined workout regime when he was outside. After being locked out of the gym premises in prison, the 29-year-old revealed that he is now eating “canned tuna”.

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While the bodybuilding sport demands a religious diet chart, with no choice left Yakiboy is faring his bodily requirements by eating prison food. However, when it comes to workouts, Yakiboy’s Instagram speaks volumes.

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Social media star ‘Yakiboy’ follows a disciplined workout regimen

The full-body tattooed bodybuilder, Balapour is applauded by many for his meticulous physique. With a social media family of 352k followers, Yakiboy became a social media icon for his workout videos and ripped body. Interestingly, Hossein Balapour is a well-known figure in Australia’s fitness and bodybuilding circles.

Nevertheless, as per Daily Mail, the gym junkie is now “locked out of the prison gym” for butting heads with his former friend and is now living on a strict “prison diet”. While the 29-year-old pleads not guilty, the court has issued new jail guidelines for the bodybuilder.

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Purva Jain is the Senior Editor for US Sports at EssentiallySports, heading coverage of Track & Field, Gymnastics, Tennis, Alpine Skiing, Swimming and other verticles. She oversees day-to-day operations and mentors a large team of editors and writers on uncovering unique angles to stories. A writer-turned-editor, Purva began her ES journey with standout coverage of the 2022/23 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup and went on to capture the excitement of the 2023 Kentucky Derby for American audiences. Her reporting has spanned five major global events, including the 2023 World Athletics Championships, 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Beyond her newsroom leadership, Purva is the author of three self-published books, showcasing her creative range beyond journalism. She also brings expertise in audience engagement and storytelling strategy, helping shape how fans experience sports coverage.

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