Former Mr. Universe Mike O’Hearn just made a hilarious claim about fellow Mr. Universe winner Arnold Schwarzenegger. While speaking about the seven-time Mr. Olympia and the founder of the Arnold Classic, O’Hearn showed the latest attraction at Gold’s Gym. The 55-year-old showed a book with Arnie’s photographs and labeled him the first Only Fans model.

Mike O’Hearn uploaded an Instagram reel he filmed at Gold’s Gym, Venice. The Mecca of Bodybuilding has set up a special exhibit for the limited edition version of the Taschen book titled Arnold. The whopping $3,500 Capitello Edition of the book contains numerous never-before-seen photographs of Arnold Schwarzenegger. O’Hearn showed everyone two pictures that led him to make the hilarious claim.

Arnold Schwarzenegger photographs you hadn’t seen

“Hey guys welcome to Gold’s Gym Venice,” Mike O’Hearn said. “When you come in take a small right,” said the 55-year-old power bodybuilder as he ushered that cameraman to the exhibit. There in front of a wall with Joe Gold’s quote was the huge Capitello Edition of the bodybuilding legends’s book.

“Let me show you the original man that started only fans. Our, great Arnold Schwarzenegger,” said the powerlifter in the video, that Arnie shared in his Instagram story. Arnold Schwarzenegger showed off his Olympia-winning physique in the first picture. However, he wore nothing and only held up a towel in front of him. O’Hearn then turned to an even more revealing photograph.

The bodybuilding icon showed off his impressive back in the following picture. In this one, he didn’t even have the white towel. These two black-and-white, super-rare images, convinced O’Hearn that Arnie was ahead of his time even in this aspect. However, the 55-year-old didn’t just joke about one of his idols, he wrote a heartfelt note to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Mike O’Hearn’s nod to Arnie’s resilience

The 55-year-old wrote about the Austrian’s struggles in his caption. O’Hearn bowed down to the 76-year-old’s determination and resilience. Despite nothing to his name, Arnold Schwarzenegger traveled to America to pursue his bodybuilding dream. The bodybuilding legend worked 12-hour shifts and studied and trained at Gold’s Gym.

The bodybuilder modeled for several magazines while he built his career. The images O’Hearn showed are just two among countless rare images from bodybuilding and physique magazines. Despite the hardships, the champion was always hungry for and still inspires millions today. The Taschen book celebrates the journey of Arnold Schwarzenegger. While Mike O’Hearn seemed quite surprised to discover the images, how did you react? Tell us in the comments.

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