Arnold Schwarzenegger is the most successful bodybuilder in history with a net worth of $450 million. While no other bodybuilder has replicated Arnie’s success, 60-year-old 80s bodybuilding legend Rich Gaspari holds the distinction of being the second-richest bodybuilder in the world. Earlier, the bodybuilding veteran thanked his fans for helping him reach a new milestone.

The bodybuilder with a $90 million net worth filmed a short video just for his fans. Gaspari uploaded the video exclusively for his Instagram followers. The three-time Mr. Olympia runner-up thanked his fans for helping him finally reach the one million followers milestone on the platform.

Rich Gaspari’s appreciates his supporters

Despite retiring from bodybuilding decades ago, Rich Gaspari remains a respected voice in the bodybuilding community. “I just want to thank all my fans and followers to get me to the 1 million mark in followers on Instagram,” said Lee Haney’s training partner. Gaspari said he appreciates every like, follow, share, and comment on his Instagram profile.

The 60-year-old said that the reaching the milestone motivated him to “keep going,” and make new content. “Let me know what you guys want to see and I’ll post it for you!” Gaspari wrote in the comments. The fact that Rich Gaspari achieved the milestone during the holidays also made it special, and he wished his 1 million Instagram followers happy holidays and a Merry Christmas.

Gaspari is among the most popular bodybuilders who belonged to the later years of the golden era. The CEO of Gaspari Nutrition is also among the few 80s veterans, like Tom Platz, who have flourished on social media. However, Arnold Schwarzenegger still leads the pack as the most-followed bodybuilder on Instagram, with 25.8 million followers. Interstingly, Gaspari has even more in common with the seven-time Mr. Olympia.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rich Gaspari share a similar philosophy

Arnold Schwarzenegger came to America with no money in his pocket. However, the Austrian Oak persevered and overcame challenges with IFBB co-founder Joe Weider’s help. Besides being a talented bodybuilder, Arnie also built wealth through entrepreneurship and investing in real estate. However, the core of Arnie’s success was his never-back-down attitude. 

Rich Gaspari also approaches life with a similar attitude. The Arnold Classic winner’s father came to the States with nothing and built wealth through real estate, just like Arnold Schwarzenegger. While appearing on the Straight Outta the Lair podcast, Gaspari explained his father taught him to never give up. The 60-year-old used this attitude to find success in life.

Despite never winning the Olympia, Gaspari never gave up. The bodybuilder persevered when he suffered setbacks in business. Similarly, despite suffering criticism for some of his takes, Gaspari has reached another milestone on social media.

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