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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Full Name: Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger

Nickname: The Austrian Oak

Date of Birth: 1947-07-30

Nationality: Austrian, American

Profession: Bodybuilder, Actor, Movie Star, Producer, Activist, Businessman, Inventor, Writer, Politician

Height: 6'3" (190.5cm)

Weight: 225 - 235lbs (102.1 - 106.6kg)

Chest Size: 57"

Waist Size: 30"

Era: 1960s - 2010s

Major Achievements: Seven-time Mr. Olympia winner

Training Philosophy: Focus, drive, and goal-setting are essential.

Favorite Exercises: Deadlift, squat, push press, bench press.

Nutrition Philosophy: High protein intake, 5-6 meals a day.

Influences: Reg Park, Muhammad Ali

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Quote: "The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1966Mr Europe (1)Winner
1966Mr Universe - NABBATall2nd
1967Mr Universe - NABBAOverall Winner
1967Mr Universe - NABBATall1st
1968Universe - IFBB2nd
1968Universe - Pro - NABBAOverall Winner
1968Universe - Pro - NABBATall1st
1969Mr Europe - IFBBOverall Winner
1969Mr Europe - IFBBTall1st
1969Mr International - IFBBOverall Winner
1969Mr International - IFBBTall1st
1969Olympia - IFBB2nd
1969Universe - IFBBOverall Winner
1969Universe - IFBBTall1st
1969Universe - Pro - NABBAOverall Winner
1969Universe - Pro - NABBATall1st
1970Olympia - IFBBWinner
1970Universe - Pro - NABBAOverall Winner
1970Universe - Pro - NABBATall1st
1970Mr World - AAUProfessionalOverall Winner
1970Mr World - AAUPro Tall1st
1971Olympia - IFBBWinner
1972Olympia - IFBBWinner
1973Olympia - IFBBWinner
1974Olympia - IFBBOverall Winner
1974Olympia - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1975Olympia - IFBBOverall Winner
1975Olympia - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1980Olympia - IFBBWinner

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1967MarchVol 96, Num 5Health and Strength
1967MarchVol 96, Num 6Health and Strength
1967AugustVol 4, Num 8Muscular Development
1967OctoberVol 96, Num 22Health and Strength
1967NovemberVol 96, Num 23Health and Strength
1968JulyVol 9, Num 11Muscle Builder
1968OctoberVol 97, Num 18Health and Strength
1969MayVol 28, Num 4IronMan
1969MayVol 10, Num 7Muscle Builder
1969MayStrength and Health
1969JulyVol 10, Num 9Muscle Builder
1969SeptemberVol 11, Num 2Mr America
1969SeptemberVol 10, Num 11Muscle Builder
1970JanuaryVol 99, Num 1Health and Strength
1970JanuaryVol 11, Num 4Mr America
1970JanuaryVol 11, Num 1Muscle Builder
1970JanuaryVol 1, Num 8Peak Muscle Maker
1970FebruaryVol 99, Num 2Health and Strength
1970MarchVol 29, Num 3IronMan
1970JulyVol 2, Num 2Peak Muscle Maker
1970AugustVol 11, Num 6Muscle Builder
1970NovemberVol 99, Num 11Health and Strength
1970NovemberVol 2, Num 6Peak Muscle Maker
1970DecemberVol 99, Num 12Health and Strength
1970DecemberVol 12, Num 7Mr America
1971JanuaryVol 30, Num 2IronMan
1971MarchVol 100, Num 3Health and Strength
1971MarchVol 12, Num 9Mr America
1971MayVol 12, Num 10Muscle Builder
1971JuneVol 3, Num 1Peak Muscle Maker
1971SeptemberVol 12, Num 12Mr America
1972FebruaryVol 13, Num 2Muscle Builder
1972JulyVol 13, Num 5Mr America
1973AugustVol 14, Num 3Muscle Builder
1973OctoberVol 14, Num 4Muscle Builder
1973NovemberVol 10, Num 11Muscular Development
1974FebruaryVol 103, Num 2Health and Strength
1975JanuaryVol 15, Num 5Muscle Builder
1975JulyVol 34, Num 5IronMan
1975NovemberVol 16, Num 7Muscle Builder
1976Muscle Mag Annual
1976JulyVol 17, Num 5Muscle Builder
1977Muscle Mag Annual
1977MayVol 18, Num 5Muscle Builder
1978Muscle Mag Annual
1978JuneVol 19, Num 1Muscle Builder
1979Muscle Mag Annual
1979FebruaryVol 16, Num 1Muscular Development
1979JuneVol 40, Num 6Muscle Builder
1979SeptemberNum 15Muscle Mag International
1981Muscle Mag Annual
1981JanuaryNum 89Muscle Training Illustrated
1981JulyNum 93Muscle Training Illustrated
1981OctoberVol 42, Num 10Muscle and Fitness
1982JanuaryVol 42, Num 12Muscle and Fitness
1982AprilNum 98Muscle Training Illustrated
1982JulyVol 43, Num 7Muscle and Fitness
1982AugustHealth and Strength
1982AugustVol 19, Num 4Muscular Development
1983FebruaryVol 44, Num 2Muscle and Fitness
1984AugustNum 116Muscle Training Illustrated
1984AugustVol 45, Num 8Muscle and Fitness
1984OctoberVol 21, Num 5Muscular Development
1984DecemberVol 2, Num 9Flex
1984DecemberVol 45, Num 12Muscle and Fitness
1985NovemberVol 46, Num 11Muscle and Fitness
1986JanuaryNum 126Muscle Training Illustrated
1987JulyVol 48, Num 7Muscle and Fitness
1987AugustNum 67Muscle Mag International
1988JulyVol 47, Num 7IronMan
1988AugustNum 76Muscle Mag International
1988AugustVol 49, Num 8Muscle and Fitness
1988SeptemberNum 145Muscle Training Illustrated
1989JuneVol 7, Num 4Flex
1989DecemberVol 48, Num 12IronMan
1990JanuaryVol 7, Num 11Flex
1990JulyVol 51, Num 7Muscle and Fitness
1990AugustVol 8, Num 6Flex
1990SeptemberVol 2, Num 6Natural Body and Fitness
1991JanuaryVol 8, Num 11Flex
1991AugustVol 50, Num 8IronMan
1991AugustVol 52, Num 8Muscle and Fitness
1991SeptemberNum 111Muscle Mag International
1991OctoberVol 9, Num 8Flex
1991OctoberNum 168Muscle Training Illustrated
1992JuneVol 10, Num 4Flex
1992AugustVol 29, Num 8Muscular Development
1992SeptemberVol 53, Num 9Muscle and Fitness
1992OctoberNum 124Muscle Mag International
1993JanuaryVol 10, Num 11Flex
1993AprilVol 52, Num 4IronMan
1993JulyVol 54, Num 7Muscle and Fitness
1993JulyVol 30, Num 7Muscular Development
1993JulyVol 7, Num 3NPC News
1993AugustNum 134Muscle Mag International
1994MayVol 53, Num 5IronMan
1994SeptemberVol 55, Num 9Muscle and Fitness
1995JuneVol 13, Num 5Flex
1995NovemberVol 13, Num 10Flex
1996FebruaryNum 48Muscle Media 2000
1997Muscle Mag International
1997JulyVol 58, Num 7Muscle and Fitness
1997AugustVol 15, Num 6Flex
2000JanuaryVol 61, Num 1Muscle and Fitness
2001JanuaryVol 62, Num 1Muscle and Fitness
2001FebruaryNum 224Muscle Mag International
2001AprilVol 19, Num 2Flex
2001NovemberVol 62, Num 11Muscle and Fitness
2002MarchVol 5, Num 1Planet Muscle
2003FebruaryVol 20, Num 12Flex
2003AugustVol 64, Num 8Muscle and Fitness
2003SeptemberVol 21, Num 7Flex
2004JanuaryVol 63, Num 1IronMan
2004SeptemberVol 22, Num 7Flex
2004NovemberVol 63, Num 11IronMan
2005JanuaryVol 66, Num 1Muscle and Fitness
2005FebruaryVol 64, Num 2IronMan
2005MayVol 23, Num 3Flex
2005MayVol 64, Num 5IronMan
2006FebruaryVol 67, Num 2Muscle and Fitness
2006AprilNum 286Muscle Mag International
2006AugustVol 65, Num 8IronMan
2006DecemberVol 1, Num 4Reps
2007FebruaryVol 24, Num 12Flex
2007MarchNum 298Muscle Mag International
2007JulyVol 68, Num 7Muscle and Fitness
2007AugustVol 66, Num 8IronMan
2008MarchVol 3, Num 1Reps
2008MayVol 26, Num 3Flex
2008JulyNum 314Muscle Mag International
2008AugustVol 67, Num 8IronMan
2009MarchVol 46, Num 3Muscular Development
2009MayVol 70, Num 5Muscle and Fitness
2009AugustVol 68, Num 8IronMan
2010FebruaryVol 27, Num 12Flex
2010AugustVol 69, Num 8IronMan
2010NovemberVol 71, Num 11Muscle and Fitness
2011JanuaryNum 344Muscle Mag International
2011MarchVol 29, Num 1Flex
2011MarchVol 48, Num 3Muscular Development
2011AprilVol 48, Num 4Muscular Development
2011JulyVol 14, Num 6Planet Muscle
2011AugustVol 70, Num 8IronMan
2011NovemberVol 72, Num 11Muscle and Fitness
2012MarchVol 30, Num 1Flex
2012MarchVol 49, Num 3Muscular Development
2012AugustVol 71, Num 8IronMan
2014AugustVol 73, Num 8IronMan

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