Year: 2023

Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sergio Oliva and himself competing in 1969 versus 1970 Sergio beat me in 1969 because he was a little bit bigger than I was and he was more ripped than I was. […]

In her 1984 work “Flex Appeal,” Rachel McLish fervently opposed the use of growth-promoting agents by female bodybuilders. She adamantly argued that these substances, due to their masculinizing and dangerous characteristics, should have no place […]

While considering the illustrious figures of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva, who unquestionably earned their esteemed positions as the preeminent mass monsters of the 1960s and 70s, one must not overlook Larry Scott. His presence, […]

Will Sasso: Calf King How often, throughout the course of your existence, have you encountered individuals who, by all appearances, abstain from the rigors of physical exertion, yet manifest calf musculature akin to that of […]

Arnold from the Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding No one is immune to being psyched out. I have to admit that I’ve been on the receiving end of this treatment as well as dishing it out. […]

Bill Dobbins on Arnold Joe Weider and Arnold had a mutual respect with a certain degree of conflict. That is, Arnold was the only bodybuilder who really knew how to handle Joe Weider. Joe would […]

Dave Draper on Steve Reeves Dave Draper from Brother Iron, Sister Steel.Not many people I hung around with knew or talked to Steve Reeves. The Muscle Beach originals- Zabo, Joe Gold, Chuck Collras, Armand Tanny- […]

Frank Zane on Role Models Frank Zane from Fabulously Fit Forever.We tend to identify with role models who have the same physical characteristics, such as body type or structure, as we have. There is a […]

Charles Gaines on Pumping Iron The book introduced bodybuilding as an interesting, if not serious, topic. It broke them out of the closet. Since Arnold was prominently featured in the book and was clearly the […]

A Chronology of Arnold vs Sergio Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva’s iconic rivalry spanned four pivotal contests, including three Mr. Olympia showdowns: In 1969, their inaugural clash in New York City marked Sergio Oliva’s zenith, […]