Pair are set to compete as father and son duo at competition next Spring

Said he is inspired by his father - who is his coach and also a

Flexing his pecs and admiring his glowing stage tan, Cosmo Taylor begins his posing practice.

He recently competed in his very first bodybuilding show against an impressive line-up of muscular physiques from all over the UK.

But unlike his fellow competitors, Cosmo leaves the house every morning with his school lunch-box and a kiss on the cheek from his mother - because he's only 14 years old.

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Ripped: Cosmo is the youngest competitive bodybuilder in the UK and started training at just 11 years old

With his ripped, striated physique and on-point stage routine, Cosmo, from Inverness, Scotland, could easily be mistaken for a bodybuilder twice his age.

He started training at just 11 years old and as the youngest competitive bodybuilder in the UK, Cosmo lifts weights for an hour every day.

He also does cardio before school to help keep his body fat below eight per cent.

And as the youngest member of a super-fit family of four, he enjoys firm support from his biggest fans - his mother and father.

Cosmo says: 'My dad's a bodybuilder and he's always been my inspiration. Ever since I was a little boy, all I've wanted to do is step on stage.

'Dad has encouraged me every step of the way- he's my coach, my gym buddy and my training partner.

'My sister comes to the gym with us too - she's a competitive power lifter and has even won gold medals - I'm really lucky to have such a good support network around me.

'Next year all three of us will all be competing in the same season - mum will help to prep our food and will be there to support us at our shows.

'The gym is my life - I love lifting and I love the buzz I get when I hit a personal best or see growth in my muscles. At the moment, I weigh 73kg, but eventually I want to hit around 90-95kg.'

Discliplined: The 14-year-old, who trains constantly, could easily be mistaken for a bodybuilder twice his age

Cosmo competed in the Silver City Classic Bodybuilding show in Aberdeen on November 9.

The competition was his very first, and was a 'test' to determine whether bodybuilding is the sport he wishes to pursue long-term.

While some parents may think Cosmo is too young to train as a bodybuilder, his mother Florence and father Andrew believe he has everything it takes to be a star in the sport, and prepare his meals accordingly.

Florence says: 'Cosmo is on a very strict diet to ensure he is the best he can be come competition time.

'Bodybuilding is a very unforgiving sport, and every muscle in Cosmo's body must be developed to demonstrate size, symmetry and condition.

'He currently eats four meals a day, consisting mainly of lean meat, brown rice, sweet potato and oats.

'Cosmo snacks on chicken and salad throughout the day at school, and whenever he can he will come home for lunch so he can have a hot meal too.

'Andrew (his father and coach) gives him one cheat day a week - which means he's allowed to eat whatever he wants - after all, he is only 14 and still growing, and we have to recognize that.

COSMO'S STRICT DAILY DIET Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and porridge oats Mid-morning: Roast chicken and salad Lunch: Chicken, pork, steak or fish with vegetables and brown rice Dinner: Chicken, pork, steak or fish with salad and sweet potato Advertisement

'Cosmo's body fat sits at around 10% which is extremely low for a child of his age, so we have to be careful.

'It will come down even further for the day of his show, but during the off season it will probably go up to around 12%.'

A keen swimmer, BMX rider, and skateboarder, Cosmo enjoys pursuing a wide range of physical activities during his time out from the gym. But when he does push iron, there's no messing around.

Cosmo says: 'I can bench press more than my own body weight but it's not all about how much you can lift.

'Bodybuilding is not all about size and strength- it's an aesthetic sport so you have to train all your muscle groups to complement each other correctly.

'For example, it's no good having a huge chest if you have no arms- that'd just look weird.

'My favourite muscle groups to train are arms because I tend to see quick progress in those areas, and my worst is back- I need to work on that some more.

'It can take years and years to build a good physique, and there's always room for improvement- there is no 'perfect' body- plus, it's a very subjective sport and you never know what the judges might be looking for.

The teenager competed in the Silver City Classic Bodybuilding show in Aberdeen on November 9

'The day before my shows I cut my water right down to dehydrate myself - this helps to bring my muscles to the surface and give me a vascular look.

'It's amazing how much you can change your body through making small tweaks like fluid intake.

'My friends at school are fascinated by my physique because most of them haven't started going to the gym yet.

'They ask me questions all day long about how to get bigger arms and how to pump up your chest.

'Some of my male teachers laugh and joke about how they'd love to have a body like mine too.'

Despite having no shortage of admirers, Cosmo insists he's still too young for love.

He said: 'I don't have a girlfriend at the moment, but the time will come. At the moment I'm too focused on my diet and training to think about dating girls.

'I'm only 14 - most of my friends don't have girlfriends yet either.

Family business: Cosmo is pictured with his sister Bronwyn, 16 - who is a prize-winning power lifter

'When I do meet someone they will most definitely have to be into fitness, enjoy going to the gym and most importantly- impress my mum and dad.'

Cosmo's proud mother Florence said: 'We are extremely proud of Cosmo for having achieved so much at such a young age.

'His body is earned, not given, and his hard work and dedication has certainly paid off.

'Both our children are extremely active- his sister Bronwyn is a very successful power-lifter- it's how we encourage them to be.

'Some parents might think Cosmo's regime is radical for a boy of his age, but it's his choice, he absolutely lives for his training.

Fan club: The bodybuilding schoolboy's biggest supporters are his parents Florence and Andrew

'He is extremely mature for his age, both physically and mentally.

'His father Andrew is particularly looking forward to competing with him at the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation show next spring - they will be a father and son duo.

'We will always support Cosmo in whatever career or sport he decides to pursue as an adult and can't wait to see him up on stage.'

Graham Park, organizer of the Silver City Classic event said: 'Cosmo is certainly the youngest competitor we've seen, and to my knowledge the youngest competitor in the sport to date.

'He competed against men seven years his senior in his class, which is very ambitious. No matter how good your genes may be, it takes years to build an impressive physique.

'I don't foresee any health problems with someone of Cosmo's age competing.

'I'd encourage more youngsters to take up the sport- it's certainly better than living on crisps and chocolate like many school kids seem to do nowadays.

'The great thing about bodybuilding is we get people come to us of all ages and it doesn't discriminate against the young or the old.