Finally, in 1968 Arnold fulfilled his dream of moving to the US and began training in the legendary Gold's Gym in Venice Beach, Los Angeles. He then won the title again the following three years. Universe (amateur) title at the age of 20, the youngest to have achieved such a feat. Therefore, Bennet went to work and put together a training program to help Arnold bolster his weak areas.Ī year later, in 1967, Arnold competed and won his first Mr. His loss at the 1966 competition was due to his less-defined legs compared with his upper body. It was at this time when Arnold's training started to become dialed in. Bennet offered to coach Schwarzenegger and even took him in to stay with his family who lived above one of Bennet's gyms. Universe competition and took second place, losing to American Chester Yorton.Īt this competition, Arnold caught the attention of Charles Bennet, who was one of the judges. In 1966, he flew to London to compete in the NABBA Mr. He recognized his best chance of getting into the states was to win the Mr. Since childhood, he had often watched famous Hollywood movies in Graz he was determined to move to the USA one day. However, Arnold's hunger to be the best was displayed as he went AWOL to attend the competition, resulting in a week spent in military prison.Īrnold's name in the bodybuilding community was becoming more popular after being voted best-built man in Europe. During this time, he participated and won the Junior Mr. In 1965 Arnold joined the Austrian Army as all 18-year-old men were required to serve one year. Over the next few years, Schwarzenegger trained hard and was so dedicated to lifting that he broke into the gym to train on weekends when it was closed. Marnul took Arnold under his wing and started training him at the local gym. He started attending a gym in Graz, Austria, and in 1961 he crossed paths with Kurt Marnul, former Mr. We would like to think that Arnold far outdid what his father had hoped for.Īt 14-15 years old, it became clear to Arnold that he wanted to focus on weightlifting, although he was already involved with multiple sports. Arnold's father was an athlete and hoped one day that his sons would become Bavarian curling champions. Arnold workout split spreadsheet (downloadable)*Ī BRIEF BACKGROUND OF A RNOLD SCHWARZENEGGERīorn on July 30th, 1947, in Austria, Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger first became interested in lifting weights in 1960.
Saturdays are used to re-target the chest and legs through compound movements along with adding in workouts that help boost strength, endurance and stamina. It is important to target and focus upon the back and shoulder muscles twice a week as the back is a crucial body part to give you that fuller and bulk look. Rest day to prepare for weekend of heavy shoulders/back/chest/arms Arms days are important on building size and strength through explosive moments and heavy weight. On Tuesday you will work the leg and abs through compound movements to build larger size and fuller muscles. This day focuses on targeting the chest and back muscles through the use of push and pulling mechanics.
Adding more weight will help build the muscles and make them fuller. When performing each exercise and move up a set, you will do more weight and less repetitions to build both size and strength.
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