Arnold Schwarzenegger entered the United States in 1968 at age 21 to pursue his bodybuilding dream. Soon he became competitive at the gym, pushing to the extremities while lifting weights to build a seven-time Mr. Olympia-winning physique. Soon he shot to fame by winning the first Sandow trophy in 1970, and his massive chest was a major factor in his winning the title while also fascinating the community to date.

The ‘Austrian Oak’, known for his 57-inch chest, topped the list of athletes with great chests in the bodybuilding arena, per Barbend. In the latest edition of his newsletter, the bodybuilding legend has some important takeaways on building a massive chest.

Arnold Schwarzenegger spills the beans on building the best chest

The newsletter, Arnold’s Pump Club, has kept the spirits of fitness enthusiasts high since its inception. The growing village of Arnie often interacts with the ‘Governator’ to understand various bodybuilding techniques. Following the custom, Schwarzenegger shared a question from a fan in his newsletter. “Arnold You told us about the stretch and the flex but my question is how din you make your chest so big,” wrote a curious Arnold’s Pump Club subscriber.

The Terminator icon has some points to include for the best chest routine and the number of reps found ground in his reply. Revealing the common mistake bodybuilders often commit, Arnie noted, “They put the weight back after 10 reps and ask me how they did and I say “You aren’t finished” and they look confused.“

Schwarzenegger complains that many athletes do not realize that intensity increases growth. “When you guys pick your weights, always remember, it should be hard those last 2-3 reps. Not impossible. But hard as hell,” he further emphasized. It is now evident how pushing through the final reps can help muscle growth, as one of the greatest bodybuilders suggests. However, The Predator’s iconic sculpture was a matter of criticism during his early film days.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s unique aesthetics were a problem once

The road to a successful movie career was not smooth for the Terminator actor, as he was prejudiced for his uncommon assets. His voice, physique, and even name did not suit Hollywood’s needs, as the film community declared in the 1970s.

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“A 50 somewhat inch chest, then to have a gorgeous face like this; it’s all very abnormal,” recalled the ‘Twins’ star while revealing how his initial days in the movie industry were filled with skepticism. But the acting legend proved that his physical attributes were the major contribution to milestone films like the Conan franchise, the Terminator series, and Predator.

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Bodybuilding sprinted toward popularity with the advent of Arnold Schwarzenegger on the Mr. Olympia stage. Even at 75, Arnie actively promotes the sport through his Arnold Classics, and his latest newsletter venture is helping people learn fitness secrets from the legend of the sport.