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Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 227: Arnold’s Young, Defiant Double-Biceps

Great shot of young Arnold daring his boss to fire him as he shows up to the office shirtless yet again. [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 224: Arnold the Helpful Trainer

Arnold’s favorite hobby was helping others with their exercise regimens, especially if they were blonde and wearing short shorts. [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 223: Arnold Walks Looking Huge

Here’s a classic shot of Arnold looking incredible, leaving a party because it’s obviously too damn cold… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 221: Arnold the Archer

Not many know that Arnold was offered the role of Robin Hood in a feature film, but he turned it down because the director said he couldn’t wear Speedos while robbing from the rich. [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 219: Arnold’s Vintage Mass

Talk about genetics. Here’s a rare shot of 10-year-old Arnold on a fishing trip with his uncle Helmut, who always wondered why Arnold wore “nut-huggers” on all of their excursions… [Read more…]

Mentzer’s High Intensity: Right or Wrong? Part 1

Q: You’ve quoted Mike Mentzer a lot, and your current workouts are similar to his. But you’ve also featured Arnold’s training and mentioned that your Positions-of-Flexion method has some roots with him. Do you agree more with the Heavy Duty high-intensity approach or Arnold’s volume style? [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 216: Arnold Blasts Biceps

It was no secret that bodybuilders in the Golden Era favored low-carb diets, which could be constipating. The Weider Bowel Masseuse that Arnold is using here helped by gently compressing the abdomen to kick-start peristalsis… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 215: Arnold Among Giants

Arnold’s genetics were apparent very early. Here he is at age 12 ready for trick-or-treat with Uncle Helmut (right) and wacky neighbor Dietrich, who is apparently dressed as the front half of a furry legged dominatrix centaur (Helmut was supposed to be the back, but he refused)… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 214: Arnold and Franco Fun: Rare Photos

Then there’s the time Arnold told Franco that American foxes at the ski resort love the Neanderthal look—especially when a fright wig is included… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 214: Arnold’s Relaxed Mass

Here’s a rare security cam still of Arnold saying bye-bye to his blankie as a robber pillages his home. Luckily, the crook was caught, “Schnitzel” was found unharmed, and Arnold was able to sleep soundly once again… [Read more…]