Apparently if Arnold has a dream about showing up somewhere in his underwear, it’s no problemo—just start posing. [Read more…]
Mass and Muscle Contraction
I remember putting exercises on the trash heap if they didn’t have the most resistance in the contracted position…
Or I’d try to alter them to make the contracted position harder… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 144: Arnold at His Peak
Here’s a cool shot from the 1970s of Arnold apparently substitute teaching in Speedos. It’s colorized, something the photographer, the late Gene Mozee, probably wouldn’t approve of, but it does make this version unique… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 93: Arnold’s Double-Muscle Shocker
Here’s a backstage shot of Arnold casually hitting a shocking double-biceps pose. We’re not sure who took it, or what contest it was, but we are sure that it was the Oak at his absolute best… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 72: Arnold’s “Dangling” Concentration Curls
We’ve discussed Arnold’s biceps peak and his full-range workout—standing curls, incline curls, concentration curls—a few times in this newsletter.
While most bodybuilders did concentration curls seated with their arm braced against the inside of their thigh, Arnold preferred a standing version… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 69: Arnold Gym Flex
It never took much to get Arnold to throw his arm up into a jaw-dropping flex—like this shot at the old Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. Incredible, unreal peak—no Photoshop necessary. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 58: Arnold’s Polo Shirt Flex
Even fully clothed, Arnold could throw his arm up into a flex and make jaws drop. What a peak! And it was no accident… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 38: Sergio Oliva’s Biceps
Sergio Oliva’s monster mass, wasp waist, and incredible proportions are legendary—and his physique is still shocking, even by today’s over-drugged standards…
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Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 15: Arnold’s Sexy Arms
Even in his early bodybuilding days, Arnold knew how to impress the ladies. With arms like his, and that charisma, it didn’t take more than a flex and a smile. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 3: Arnold’s Sky-High Biceps
One of the most motivating pics we ever saw when it comes to arms is Arnold’s biceps shot on the cover of his best-selling book Education of a Bodybuilder. Holy sky-high bi’s! It doesn’t look real—but it is (no PhotoShop back then).
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