Bodybuilders in a Bind is a Side Quest unlocked during Chapter 7 of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Read on to learn how to unlock Bodybuilders in a Bind, where to find the Fiends, how to win the Crunch-Off minigame, as well as the available rewards.

How to Unlock Bodybuilders in a Bind

Complete Rendezvous in Costa del Sol Side Quest

To unlock this quest, you will first need to complete the Rendezvous in Costa del Sol side quest, which becomes available immediately upon entering Chapter 7: Those Left Behind.

How to Complete Bodybuilders in a Bind

1. Head to Training Gym and Talk to Jules
2. Defeat the 4 Fiends Around the Gym
3. Win at Crunch-Off Minigame

Head to Training Gym and Talk to Jules

Upon accepting the quest from the Community Noticeboard, you will be directed to the Training Gym southwest of Costa del Sol. Head there and talk to Jules.

Defeat the 4 Fiends Around the Gym

Defeat 4 groups of Fiends within the green circular area on the map. The Citripine Schoolmaster is weak to Blizzard so exploit its weakness to pressure it.

The Crown Lance is weak to Fire. Don't attack it while it's in the air and instead gain ATB from attacking the smaller Citripinefish so you can cast Fire on the Crown Lance.

Win at Crunch-Off Minigame

Obtain the basic reward at the Crunch-Off minigame by winning against Amina. To play the minigame, you will need to press R1, L1, L2, and R2 in a circular pattern. You do not need to do this on the beat like the piano minigame but you need to do it faster than your opponent.

If a button turns yellow, that means you have to tap it repeatedly. Pressing the wrong button or pressing too early will cause Tifa to recoil for several seconds, allowing the opponent to overtake you. Make sure to go at a nice and steady pace.

Follow our Crunch-Off guide below for more tips and tricks on how to ace this minigame!
Crunch-Off Minigame Guide and Rewards

Turn Off Trigger Effects for an Easier Time

You can turn off Trigger Effect Function in the Gameplay settings in the Options menu to get rid of tension on the PS5's controllers. This makes it significantly easier to push the trigger buttons.

Bodybuilders in a Bind Rewards

List of Rewards

Increase Favorability With Tifa

Completing Bodybuilders in a Bind will also increase your friendship with Tifa. This will affect the events that will occur when you visit the Gold Saucer later in the game.

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Way of the Fist Vol. XI in Hard Mode

While playing in Hard Mode, completing this side quest will reward you the Way of the Fist Vol. XI for Tifa. You can access Hard Mode after completing your first playthrough of the game in any difficulty.

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Bodybuilders in a Bind Information

Information and Overview

Basic Information
Recommended Level: 26
Availability		Region		Side Quest Giver
Chapter 7		Corel		Jules
Unlock Requirement		Complete the side quest “Rendezvous in Costa del Sol”

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