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With his decades of contributions and significant accolades in the world of bodybuildingArnold Schwarzenegger is often regarded as the ‘Unequalled King’ in the annals of the sport. However, things were not always smooth for him. The Austrian Oak had his share of weaknesses when he came to America to become the legend that he is. Arnold Schwarzenegger was bullied for his physique in the Gold’s Gym, despite winning the Mr. Universe title twice. And recently, he shared the story of someone who faced something similar on his X account.

The Americans had a different vision for the perfect physique, and Arnie himself was just twenty years old. He would often feel helpless and alone, but he never gave up, and well, the result is indeed priceless. The legendary bodybuilder is now all about motivating people who have suffered the same trauma that he has.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is proud of a person who transformed his body

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A man took to his X account and shared a transformation picture of himself on his wall. On the left side, he put up a picture of himself when he was fourteen years old; on the right side, he put up a transformed picture of himself. He had Arnold Schwarzenegger’s self-written Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life in his hand.

In the caption, he wrote, “@Schwarzenegger when I was 14, I was bullied for being 315 pounds. Your Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding changed my life. Now at 38, I’m honored to still be learning from you (now at 204 pounds and still lifting 4 days a week). Thank you for everything, sir!” 

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The Austrian Oak reshared the post on his wall and sent out a message for him. He wrote, “I am Proud of you!” Well, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopaedia of Modern Bodybuilding has indeed helped a lot of people understand and comprehend the sport of bodybuilding. His son from the affair, Joseph Baena, is among the followers who worship the book.

Joseph Beana religiously follows Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book as his Holy Grail

Arnold Schwarzenegger co-authored the book when he was at his peak in the 1970s, putting all his knowledge together. It comprises workout and diet regimes, supplements, and so much more. It not only describes every muscle in the human body but also gives detailed information on how one must train each of them.

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In one of his interviews with Men’s Health, Joseph Baena disclosed that his father had given him the book when he was younger in order for them to connect over their common interests. The book had all the solutions to his questions, and well, he still turns to it for any idea. What do you think about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding? Let us know in the comments section below!