Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to lift weights at the gym in his seventies. But he fell in love with the training process when he first lifted weights at 15. However, his father didn’t understand Arnie’s mad passion for bodybuilding. But Schwarzenegger never gave up his dreams and became the 7x Mr. Olympia champion in history.

The Governator appeared on The Rest Is Politics YouTube channel and recounted his incredible life journey. In the process, he revealed an unheard truth about his mother, Aurelia.

Arnold Schwarzenegger spills the beans on his mother’s peculiar behavior

Coming from an underprivileged family, the bodybuilding legend had minimum resources to sustain himself in his childhood, and he found solace in the gym. His unparalleled passion for bodybuilding often made his parents disillusioned, but Schwarzenegger pursued his profession anyway. However, when the Mr. Olympia championship was organized in Germany in 1972, Arnie’s parents were in attendance to witness their son compete.

But when Schwarzenegger lifted the trophy as the crowd rallied for him, his parents were amazed. For the first time, his parents were proud of his achievements. Later on, his mom would credit herself for Arnie’s success. Spilling beans on an incident, Arnie said, “We were at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills at the Beverly Hilton, and there was the mother of Sophia Lauren sitting there with my mother, and the mother of Sylvester Stallone was sitting.”

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And the trio boasted about their contribution to their children’s success. But Arnie was critical of his mother’s support. “My mother said, Oh man! I kept pushing my son. I said to him, ‘Train harder, train hard,” Arnie revealed his mom’s words. However, Schwarzenegger laughs off, “She didn’t believe in training at all.” But Schwarzenegger still cherishes his parents’ role in his life. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s love for his parents continues

The 76-year-old’s father died five decades ago. But Schwarzenegger still lives by his father’s words of “Be Useful.” Arnie’s latest self-help book title is inspired by his dad’s words, The FUBAR, actor shared his mom’s recipe, which he still indulges in, with his fitness village.

Despite not understanding Schwarzenegger’s quest to become a bodybuilding champion, Arnie’s mom helped his son by storing skimmed milk powder cans for his protein intake and sewing posing trunks for him before events.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger attributes his unparalleled life to people who have supported him in his journey. While his mother might not be entirely involved in his success, she was crucial in Schwarzenegger’s early steps toward bodybuilding. Don’t you agree? Let us know in the comments below.