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Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 287: Arnold’s Massive Back

Arnold behind the curtain ready to compete on stage

The Slo-Mo Glute Clench never made it to bodybuilding’s mandatory poses, despite it being a necessary talent when contest dieting.

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Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 285: Arnold 1974 Throwback

Franco, Arnold, Frank Zane, and Lou Ferrigno backstage at the 1974 Mr. Olympia

Panic ensues at the Fruit of the Loom fashion show when someone sets the thermostat to 45 degrees.

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Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1974 Mr. Olympia, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, Franco Columbu, frank zane, Lou Ferrigno, mr. olympia, POF, positions of flexion

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 282: Arnold: Beach Flex and Bad Jokes

Arnold wearing striped trunks and a mustache at the beach

Arnold consoles himself at the beach after being fired as a hospital Candy Striper volunteer due to a joke about candy canes.

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Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, POF

Mr. Olympia 1-Set Mass Workout?

Q: You recommend around 3 sets per muscle at each workout. Some even say that 1 set is enough. I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around such a small number. I can’t see Arnold or Jay Cutler getting to Mr. Olympia status with that low volume.

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Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, mike mentzer

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 280: Arnold and Franco: Muscle on the Beach

Franco, Joe and Betty Weider, and Arnold

Here’s a rare photo of Franco and Arnold on the beach when they first arrived in America, trying to convince a couple into adopting them.

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Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, Betty Weider, bodybuilding zen, Franco, Franco Columbu, Joe Weider

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 272: Arnold’s Corney Joke

Ed Corney in a double biceps pose onstage

Arnold looks proud after convincing Ed Corney that it’s Show Your Nipples Day at Gold’s.

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Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, bodybuilding zen, Ed Corney, pumping iron

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 269: Arnold Is Stunned

Arnold in a white tank top at Muscle Beach

Arnold is stunned the first time he see’s a Cross-Fitter doing chins. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, Franco Columbu, muscle beach

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 268: Arnold Stays Hungry

Bulked Arnold holding a baby

When Arnold was in a bulking phase, everything looked delicious. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, POF, positions of flexion

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 265: Arnold Teaches School

Arnold, double biceps in front of chalkboard

Arnold had a short stint as a substitute teacher. His favorite subject: Mass-ematics. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: aesthetic, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, physique

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 265: Arnold’s Posing Shoes?

Arnold outside in Australia with shocks, shoes, and posing trunks

When Arnold found out that women are drawn to a man with nice shoes, he always wore his best pair—along with mismatched socks to draw their attention to his stylish kicks. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, Australia, bodybuilding zen, physique

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