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Of all the hats he donned as an actor, politician, and bodybuilder, the masses will remember Arnold Schwarzenegger as the GOAT of bodybuilding. Such is his legacy with 7x Mr.Olympia titles, Arnold Classic, and Arnold Pump Club to his name. The most passionate bodybuilder is known for his heavy weight lifting skills. However, he was brought into a discussion by netizens while criticizing his ex-brother-in-law Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The 69-year-old politician recently shared his workout video from Gold Gym. But what irked fitness enthusiasts is the low weights he used for bench presses. A Twitter user now mocked the cousin of Maria Shriver in her post.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces the brunt for his new workout video

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The politician posted on his Twitter account a video of himself lifting weights in jeans. He was seen doing bench press reps with minuscule weights with a spotter next to him. This infuriated fitness lovers as they compare it with the Austrian Oak’s strength.

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If Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn’t agree to go on Joe Rogan’s podcast to debate RFK Jr on how this is the most weight ever lifted by one man in the history of time, clearly it would be because he’s afraid. Duh,” mocks an online user by reposting the video of Kennedy Jr on her Twitter handle.

To the unversed Kennedy Jr. is the ex-brother-in-law of Schwarzenegger, as he is the cousin of Maria Shriver, Arnie’s ex-wife. The 75-year-old bodybuilder is known to lift some heavy weights along with his bodybuilding friend Franco Columbu during his prime.

The weight training sessions of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his early life

Once, the Pumping Iron icon revealed how he enjoyed weightlifting sessions with his dearest friend Franco Columbu. “Friday was my favorite day. Because Friday, Franco and I went to the gym and lifted heavy,” he said.

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Arnie also revealed the numbers they lifted. “We were moving big weight, like 500 on the bench, 545 on squat, and 700 on the deadlift.” But they were times when they were unable to move weights.

Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired many to take to lifting weights with his bodybuilding career and physique. So it is evident why netizens are furious with the tiny weight of his ex-brother-in-law.

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