Arnold is stunned the first time he see’s a Cross-Fitter doing chins. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 261: Arnold and Franco Posing Prank
Arnold was a notorious prankster, often convincing Franco to wear a fright wig for photo shoots. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 220: Arnold and Franco Tie the Knot—What?
For a killer forearm workout, Arnold and Franco would head down to the docks and tie knots in the giant ropes holding the boats. Here they are resting after tying multiple Slip Knots as a prank on a crusty old tug-boat captain. They were permanently banned from the docks in 1969… [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 172: Franco Columbu and Arnold, Rare Photos
Sure, Arnold and Franco looked tough in the gym (left), but when a cockroach appeared in their hotel room, all girly-man hell broke loose (right). [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 170: Arnold, Franco, and Sly
Here’s a classic candid shot of Arnold, his best friend Franco Columbu, and Sylvester Stallone, a.k.a. Rocky, on the outdoor training platform at World Gym in Venice, California, circa 1980. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 8: Jim Haislop, Mr. America
Jim Haislop won the Mr. America in 1968. His incredible symmetry, proportion,
When he competed at 5’11”, he weighed in at around 210 pounds with a 32” waist and true 19” arms…
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