Arnold Schwarzenegger – A bodybuilding Hero April 16, 2010
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There’s probably no one more well-known in the bodybuilding world than the governor of California. Arnold Schwarzenegger made bodybuilding afamily phenomenon with the release of his 1973 movie “Pumping Iron”. He has been granted the honour of single handedly making bodybuilding an everyday term.When Arnold first started out in his bodybuilding profession, he was just a young man. He started out as a “98 pound weakling” and grew into Mr.Universe. His transformation was an incredible display of bodybuilding might along with some amazing dedication.There is probably no better bodybuilding story than that of Arnold. He worked a variety of jobs including that of street worker in Santa Monica, California. The entire time, he was also devoting all his off hours to honing and sculpting a beautiful body.
In 1970, he was awarded the ultimate bodybuilding title of “Mr. Universe” and became a family name.He kept on with his bodybuilding until he decided that a film career was the way to go. He found success as an actor in such films as “The Terminator”, “End of Days”, and “True Lies”. While he never won any type of prizefor his acting work, he still garnered the respect of many Hollywood elite for his strong performances in these films. Arnold’s first approach to bodybuilding was fairly atypical. When he was 13, he played soccer, but felt very dissatisfied with a team sport. “I didn’t like the fact that I couldn’t be personally gratified” he declared. He tried other endeavors: track and field, boxing, javelin and weightlifting. But only when his coach suggested he tried working with weights (to strengthen his legs), Arnold found his true vocation.
When he first strolled into a gym he was literally awed. “I found myself in a gym, in awe of guys with muscles I had never seen beforehand, muscles I didn’t even know the names of. The bodybuilders were dominant and powerful looking, almost Herculean. Before my very eyes, the possibilities of what I could achieve opened up before me: I had found the answer I had been looking for.” Thus began, at 16, the career of the greatest bodybuilder of all times, the man who would be crowned Mr. Olympia for a record seven times. As Arnolds massive muscled physique began developing, so did his self confidence. Very soon he discovered something once described as the “power of size”. And, as his muscles grew, so did the respect he received from his peers. The size of his muscular mass, began to influence his interactions with other young men and, of course, with the ladies too. He realized that some women were decidedly turned on by his physique, whereas others appearedto be disgusted by it. “I wanted to become even larger, so that I’d be able to really impress the girls who liked muscles and… annoy the ones who disliked them.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger is probably the best known figure when anyone mentions bodybuilding. When you are serious about your bodybuilding goals, you could do a lot worse than following the advice of the governor of California!
Arnold Schwarzenegger Early Bodybuilding Picture April 5, 2010
Posted by cozmo15 in : Famous Bodybuilders , add a commentHey guys, I found a load more photographs of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his bodybuilding prime and will add them to the site as soon as I can. Here is just one to be going on with.
Picture Of Bodybuilder Frank Zane Posing May 2, 2009
Posted by cozmo15 in : Famous Bodybuilders , add a commentI came across this picture of famous bodybuilder Frank Zane posing and thought it should be shared with you. As you may already know Frank Zane was at his peak in the late 70s and 80s and frequently competed against Arnold Schwarzenegger, amongst other bodybuilders of the time.
Frank Zane had the best all round physique out of all the early bodybuilders and his posing was second to none. He made it look effortless which is certainly not true. Have you ever tried to pose in front of the mirror? I tried it and decided to give up before someone spotted me!
Frank Zane Facts
Nick-name: The Chemist
Born: June 28, 1942
Birthplace: Kingston, Pennsylavania, USA
Residence: California, USA
Height: 5′ 9″
Weight: 185 lbs
Titles Won
1965 – IFBB Mr. Universe (Medium)
1966 – IFBB North American Championships
1967 – IFBB Mr. America (Medium)
1968 – IFBB Mr. America
1968 – IFBB Mr. Universe
1968 – IFBB Mr. International
1969 – IFBB Mr. World
1970 – NABBA Mr. Universe
1971 – NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (Short)
1972 – NABBA Pro Mr. Universe
1977 – IFBB Mr. Olympia
1978 – IFBB Mr. Olympia
1979 – IFBB Mr. Olympia
Visit The Official Frank Zane Website
Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger In Pumping Iron Movie Now March 20, 2009
Posted by cozmo15 in : Famous Bodybuilders , 1 comment so farArnold Schwarzenegger starred in the film Pumping Iron when he was at his prime. Arnold was 28 years old when the movie Pumping Iron was made in 1977.
Pumping Iron was directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore and was probably the first bodybuilding movie ever. It highlighted the competitive nature of competing bodybuilders and their traing routines in the build up to the Mr Olympia contest. The film shows Schwarzenegger at his peak condition and arrogance towards the other bodybuilders. He played mind games with them all to unsettle them, and it worked.
The movie feature many other famous bodybuilders of the era including Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk),Mike Katz, Franco Columbo, Ed Corney, Ken Waller,Serge Nubret, Robbie Robinson and the fantastic Frank Zane.
Frank Zane in my opinion always had the best physique with a perfect balance of muscle mass and body fat levels. Combined with his excellent posing routines he was awesome.
This movie is still an inspiration to many bodybuilders both young and old and probably will be for many years to come.
If you want to buy the DVD it is available at both Amazon UK and Amazon US
