7-time Mr. Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger journeyed to America from Thal in Austria as he was passionate about bodybuilding when he was a teenager. The Austrian poured his heart and soul into the sport and went on to become one of the greatest that ever graced the arena. Earlier, however, Arnie had spent some time in a different kind of setting. He had a stint in the military, as he had to undergo mandatory service in the Austrian army.

Recently, when a fan asked him about his military experience, he delved into his memories as a tank driver and how he missed his time with the military. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger loved field maneuvers 

Answering the fan’s question, the Austrian Oak spoke about his experience of driving tanks when he was in the Military. He elaborated, “I love doing field maneuvers with the tank crew, Sleeping under the tank so the boars couldn’t get to us, taking out my weights to get a training session, and figuring things out together far away from our big-time commanders.” The answer definitely showcased how, according to Arnie, his best time in the military was spent behind the wheels of tanks. On top of that, it also portrayed his love for building physique even while he was out on a field maneuver.

Alongside his question, the fan had also detailed how he went to the gym the night before after work. On top of that, after getting some sleep, he would be back at the gym and then go for a personal training session. He thanked Arnie for the motivation he provided, after which Arnie congratulated him for his dedication to training.

Even during his time in the military, Arnie did not step away from bodybuilding. In fact, Schwarzenegger even escaped to compete in a bodybuilding show without telling his senior. That being said, the Austrian Oak recommends that every youngster, irrespective of gender, should spend some time in the army.

Why does Arnold Schwarzenegger think everyone needs some army experience?

Earlier, Arnie appeared on Jay Shetty’s YouTube channel for an exclusive interview. When Shetty inquired about the “most intense part” of the legend’s mandatory military service for the Austrian Army, Schwarzenegger responded with an elaborate answer. “When I went through it, it was tough,” said the Mr. Universe winner.

Even when he did face a lot of hardships in the army, he still recommended this to the youth as according to him, military service makes a person disciplined and self-sufficient. “You learn to be tough… So you become kind of self-sufficient… It gives you, I think, a certain amount of confidence,” emphasized Arnie.

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Even though military service can be extremely grueling, it still remains a beautiful memory for Schwarzenegger, as many of his learnings from that period helped him during his journey to become a bodybuilder. As he reminisces about his past, one can’t help but admire the way that the Austrian Oak sees things.

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