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2010
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Learn how to build your own bodybuilding legacy with Arnold Schwarzenegger's vision, enthusiasm, and tips. Watch exclusive footage of his gym intensity, diet, and partner.
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- Chest. Trying to describe Arnold’s chest and back routines separately can get a little tricky; he supersetted the two exclusively for most of his bodybuilding career.
- Training tips. Despite relatively high rep ranges, Arnold went as heavy as he could when training chest to elicit maximal growth. He typically used the pyramid principle, increasing weight and decreasing reps on each set of a given exercise.
- Arnold’s chest workout. Exercise. Sets. Reps. Bench Press* 1 30-45. Bench Press 5 20-6** Incline Barbell Press 10-15. Flat-Bench Dumbbell Flye Weighted Dip 15 Dumbbell Pullover.
- Chest/Back. When Arnold was in pre-contest mode, he would amp up the intensity of his training by pairing his chest and back workouts, creating a mega workout of searing intensity.
Aug 7, 2018 · Arnold Schwarzenegger pics, biography, contest history, and more! Learn about your favorite pro bodybuilder.
- Early Days
- Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Rise in Bodybuilding
- Impact on Hollywood and Beyond
- Arnold Schwarzenegger in Politics
- Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Children and Family Life
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Now
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Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947, in Thal, Austria, near the city of Graz. He began training with weights as a teenager thanks to the inspiration of Reg Park, an actor and bodybuilder best known for his role in Herculesfilms in Europe. When he turned 18 in 1965, Schwarzenegger had to enlist in the military for a one-year minimum comm...
Schwarzenegger’s win at the 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe show at 19 years old turned plenty of heads, including that of bodybuilding magazine tycoon Joe Weider, who began featuring the upstart in his publications. By the start of 1968, the Austrian powerhouse had entered three major contests and won two of them, with his only loss coming to Chet Yorton ...
After his seventh and final Mr. Olympia win, Schwarzenegger began building himself up as a true Hollywood heavyweight. This era was highlighted by starring roles in Conan the Barbarian and The Terminator, but he had a long string of other box office hits throughout the ‘80s, including Predator, Commando, Raw Deal, and more. [Related: The 20 Best Bi...
After officially becoming a U.S. citizen in 1983, Schwarzenegger got more involved in the American political scene. He supported then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan by appearing in an anti-drug music video in 1985. Then, in 1991, U.S. President George H.W. Bush appointed him as the Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (n...
Schwarzenegger was married to Maria Schriver — herself a member of the Kennedy family — throughout his tenure as governor. The two wed in 1986and went on to have four children: 1. Katherine Schwarzenegger(December 13, 1989) 2. Christina Schwarzenegger(July 23, 1991) 3. Patrick Schwarzenegger(September 18, 1993) 4. Christopher Schwarzenegger(Septemb...
Schwarzenegger returned to Hollywood after his time as governor, appearing in films like The Expendables 2, The Last Stand, and Terminator: Dark Fate. He maintained his commitment to bodybuilding and fitness through his partnership with Lorimer and was inducted into the inaugural class of the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. [Related: The...
Learn about the life and achievements of the "Austrian Oak," who won seven Mr. Olympia titles and became a Hollywood star and governor. Explore his competition history, training style, and legacy in the sport.
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (/ ˈ ʃ w ɔːr t s ə n ɛ ɡ ər / SHWORT-sə-neg-ər, Austrian German: [ˈarnɔlt ˈaːlɔʏs ˈʃvartsn̩ˌɛɡɐ] ⓘ; born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder, known for his roles in high-profile action films.
Oct 10, 2018 · Former governor and bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger talks to Men's Health to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the magazine.
Dec 17, 2022 · Learn how the bodybuilding legend won seven Mr. Olympia titles, including six consecutive ones, and faced rivals like Lou Ferrigno. Find out his age, prize money and controversies in his career.
