The visualization of Arnold Schwarzenegger at a contest-ready weight of 300 pounds might surprise many, but it’s the debate over his height and actual contest weight that truly captivates bodybuilding aficionados. While skepticism surrounds whether Arnold truly stood at six feet two inches, his oft-cited competition weight of 235 pounds is generally accepted. However, those who weigh 235 pounds or more often muse that Arnold must have been heavier, considering neither they nor others at that weight appear as imposing, even when they’re shorter than the former Mr. Olympia.
If we entertain the notion that Arnold’s height might have been exaggerated by an inch or so, then the 235-pound figure would logically fit better on a slightly shorter frame, explaining his larger-than-life presence. Yet, it’s not just about numbers; Arnold’s physique is a testament to how body composition, muscle distribution, and presentation can transcend mere statistics. Indeed, Arnold would look just as formidable on the moon, where gravity might alter weight but not the awe-inspiring sight of his legendary physique.
Thank You for this. Starting with Lee Haney, drug usage and combining many chemicals together in chemical warfare started on a level never seen before. It accelerated rapidly thru Yates, Coleman and all others that followed. It Just shows that it boils down to structure and genetics. Arnold was and will always be the G.O.A.T based on that, and all the photo documentation, body part to body part comparisons that clearly show this. He may give up one or maybe two muscle groups, I’m thinking abs and maybe triceps in back triceps thickness and width, but overall he is the Victor against all !!