Follow our guide to complete the Bodybuilders in a Bind side quest in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Learn how to defeat enemies and win the Crunch-Off minigame.
Hey there! Ready to help out some gym buffs in Costa Del Sol? The 'Bodybuilders in a Bind' side quest is a fun one, but you'll need to be at least level 26 to start it. If you're not quite there yet, I recommend hitting up some World Intel activities in the Corel Region to level up. Also, make sure your party's got their best weapons equipped for the challenges ahead!
Here are the recommended weapons for your main crew at this point:
| Character | Weapons |
| Cloud | Rune Blade |
| Aerith | Empress’s Scepter |
| Yuffie | Savage Dagger |
| Barret | Hi-Caliber Rifle |
| Tifa | Kaiser Knuckles |
| Red XIII | Silver Collar |
- 1
Where am I? You've accepted the quest and are heading to Jules' gym, located northwest of the Seashell Coast Tower.
What do I see? Jules is there and he's got a problem: some pesky enemies are disturbing his customers!
What do I do? Jules needs you to clear out four groups of enemies hanging around the gym. They're located to the northeast, west, southwest, and east of the gym building.
Why this way? These fiends are scaring off the gym-goers, so taking them out is key to progressing the quest.
- 2
Where am I? You're out in the areas surrounding the gym.
What do I see? You'll encounter flying enemies called Citripinefish.
What do I do? Take down these four groups of enemies. If you're using Barret, his Focused Shot and Maximum Fury skills are great for these flying foes. Alternatively, hit them with Ice Spells to pressure them, then use Cloud's Focused Thrust to stagger them.
Why this way? Defeating all the enemies is necessary to move on to the next part of the quest and get back to Jules.
- 3
Where am I? Back at Jules' gym.
What do I see? Jules is ready for the next challenge: a sit-up competition against Amina!
What do I do? You'll need to complete the 'Crunch-Off: Warm-Up' minigame. This involves pressing buttons in the sequence shown on screen. Pay close attention to Tifa's movements to time your inputs correctly, as the buttons might briefly disappear. If you see a button glow yellow, you need to mash that button rapidly!
Why this way? Amina's top score is around 16, so you'll need to hit at least 17 to win the competition and complete the quest.
- When the button glows yellow during the sit-up competition, mash it as fast as you can!
- If you're having trouble with timing, watch Tifa's animations closely – they're your best cue.
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