Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Doppelgänger Bodybuilder Hints at 2025 Pro Bodybuilding Comeback

Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s lookalike Calum Von Moger has gained major popularity in the bodybuilding community in recent times for his impressive physique. The Australian bodybuilder and actor has now, shared his journey, filled with both triumphs and setbacks, on the OG podcast with Larry Wheels and Ryan Benston. And it seems like he has hinted at a potential comeback in 2025.

Bodybuilding-focused Instagram page, Generation Iron, shed light on Von Moger’s life story.  They wrote in the caption, “The goal for Calum Von Moger was always to win the Classic Physique Olympia title. Could he pursue this in 2025?!” The post highlighted his long-term goal: winning the Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title. Despite facing significant hurdles, Von Moger remains driven by his passion for bodybuilding.

In the podcast video on YouTube, the 33-year-old delved into his path back to bodybuilding. He discussed his aspirations of claiming the Classic Physique title, hinting at a return to the stage in 2025 instead of 2024. He has already resumed his training. “That was going to be my goal,” Von Moger said. It was either bodybuilding or physique. Then they came out with Classic, and I was like, this is perfect,” he explained.

Von Moger’s journey has been anything but smooth. He earned his Pro Card at the 2020 NPC Universe but hasn’t competed recently. This year, he began training again and is thoroughly enjoying the process. A trip to the doctor revealed low testosterone levels, leading him to start testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

“It’s something I hadn’t done in probably two years,” he said while explaining that his doctor revealed how his testosterone was not coming back naturally and he could not produce it. “I figured, ‘Hey, that’s probably going to contribute to my mental health and get me out of a bit of a hole.’ I started the TRT initially and within, I think, the first eight weeks, I just blew up,” revealed Von Moger.

Von Moger is not aiming to compete in 2024 but acknowledges it could happen if he gets his physique stage-ready. He’s currently focused on enjoying the gym, training, and re-entering the social scene. He emphasized that bodybuilding requires full-time dedication, involving sleep, diet, training, and recovery to improve your physique. “So there’s just so much that you can pack into your day just for bodybuilding,” highlighted Arnold 2.0. Despite his emphasis on training and allowing himself time to indulge after a two-year gap, he also openly discussed the psychological toll he faced, which left him unable to train.

Calum Von Moger’s path to recovery

In May 2022, his brother dying by suicide took a toll on Von Moger. Later, Von Moger survived a fall from a second-story window while under the influence of methamphetamine, resulting in severe injuries and a hospital stay. His recovery included spinal surgery, rehab, and a renewed commitment to bodybuilding.

In the podcast, he candidly stated, “I wasn’t suicidal. I’d never been suicidal in my life before. I never ever really thought about it. People thought that I tried to kill myself when I jumped out the window, but I was like, no, it was just a mistake. It was not intentional.” Now, he is back with new hope and determination to change his life.

The Australian bodybuilder’s journey began in 2010 when he won his first bodybuilding competition. By 2011, he competed in and won international titles, including the Jr. Mr. Universe. Despite his passion, Von Moger faced severe setbacks and his own mental health struggles.

However, now as he plans a return, Calum Von Moger’s story becomes one of resilience, determination, and inspiration to many. As he continues to rebuild his life and physique, fans eagerly await his potential return to the bodybuilding stage in 2025.