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Do you want to look like Arnold or be fit him, but don’t know where to start? You are at the right place. It’s been many years since Arnold Schwarzenegger was regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and the winner of seven Mr. Olympia titles yet his workout plan and diet are...

Two-time Arnold Classic champion and 2009 Mr. Olympia runner-up Branch Warren was the guest on this week’s episode of The Menace Podcast. Warren joined host Dennis James, Chris Cormier, and Milos Sarcev in this episode to reflect on his career, including why he feels he reached the high points...

If you’ve been reading this series on Muscle & Fitness or following me on Instagram, then you know that for four weeks, I took on the challenge of training like the great Arnold Schwarzenegger by following his legendary “double split” training routine from his days as Mr. Olympia. What started...

If you’ve been following along on my month-long “Train Like Arnold” Challenge on Instagram (@rocklockridge), then you’ve seen various pics and short videos of me doing several exercises such as incline bench press, squats, various curls, and yes, even Arnold presses. It’s come out to nearly 24...

My “Train Like Arnold” Challenge is coming down the home stretch. After a workout in the middle of week four of the Arnold Challenge, I decided to check my progress. In my mind, I had taken steps in the right direction, and I was getting stronger. My endurance was improving as well. After...

When you see the famous clips and videos of Arnold Schwarzenegger clanging and banging in “Pumping Iron,” it’s summertime in Venice Beach, CA. There are moments you can see him on the beach, in the ocean, or getting some sun as he prepares to defend his Mr. Olympia title. It’s quite the...

After completing Week 2 of the Arnold Challenge, I couldn’t help but think of the following quote I would use during my public speaking days: “In every form of adversity, there is opportunity. You just have to find it.” I came up with that to help share some positivity with those I was speaking...

In case you missed the introductory article for this series, I’m one of the writers for Muscle & Fitness, and with Week 1 of “The Arnold Challenge” completed, here’s whats been happening. This challenge calls for me to train for one month in a very similar fashion as seven-time Mr. Olympia...

Part IV Bob Kennedy Gets Interested In Enzymes As I went on about enzymes, and the effects of enzyme deficient diets Bob asked, "Wade, don't you get your enzymes from fruits like pineapples and papayas." "Great point Bob, and for many years that was true but most of these foods have been...

This is an interesting article posted by Wade McNutt. If you are intro bodybuilding enzymes might be something you are overlooking. A few months back I was over at the MuscleMag offices in Mississauga, Ontario and I ran into the publishing legend himself Bob Kennedy. Of course it was...

If a powerlifter or bodybuilder from the 1970's or 1980's walked into the average gym today they'd be horrified. Watching the people exercising would make them think they were in a foreign country, one where their strength athletes were either sadly lacking in muscle education or, quite simply...

Hey, if Arnold Schwarzenegger does something I want to know about it! That is why I want to know about Isometrics! Isometric workouts were part of the reason for the Austrian Oaks success! Isometric Exercise, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bodybuilding By Frank Sherrill What do Isometric...

Bodybuilding is a highly competitive sport that is growing in popularity every single day. Without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most exciting things about bodybuilding is the anticipation leading up to each show. You know which athletes are going to be competing several months in advance, but...

It goes without saying that it’s a tremendous honor to spend any amount of time talking with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. But there’s always something incredibly cool about getting to talk training with the greatest bodybuilder of all-time. To hear how he trained, why he trained, and...

There’s far too much info to deliver to you regarding the 2022 Olympia in these pages. However, we can fill you in as much as possible and in the easiest way possible, which is why we chose this format—the ABC’s of the 2022 Joe Weider Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend, presented by Wings...

Few bodybuilders are made in the mold of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sure, everyone wants to be the next Arnold, but who could conceivably duplicate the mind-numbing training volume and frequency he achieved? He didn't just train shoulders and arms for 60-plus sets—he did it 2-3 times a week with...

Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger hasn’t competed onstage since 1980, but the namesake of the Arnold Classic is still as relevant in the sport as he’s ever been. That’s because he has stayed connected to fitness, even while he was a top box-office draw and governor of California...

Arnold Schwarzenegger idolized bodybuilding legend Reg Park. This workout, provided by Kaya Park (Reg Park's grandson) was used by Arnold and yielded great results. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Full Body Training Level Beginner Program Duration12 weeks Days Per Week 3...

Cedric McMillan: August 17, 1977 – April 12, 2022 I did not know Cedric McMillan personally. I did meet him once or twice though, and what I could see is what everyone could see, that he was a great bodybuilder. But, clearly in the aftermath of his passing, in light of the public outpouring of...

Bodybuilders and fans alike were saddened to learn that Cedric McMillan passed away on April 12th at the age of 44. No cause of death had been revealed yet, but McMillan’s health issues had been well known for several months, and they have kept him from competing in several contests, including...