During the 1960s, Frank Zane and?Arnold Schwarzenegger?were rising stars in the?bodybuilding?world. Zane, hailing from the United States, possessed a physique characterized by exceptional definition and symmetry. Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger, an Austrian native, showcased unprecedented muscle mass and an imposing presence on stage. Due to the fact that Arnold was winning continuously while being in Munich, Germany, he was confident that he is going to overpower all the American bodybuilders on his arrival in the United States back in 1968.

In Schwarzenegger’s recently released Netflix documentary,?Arnold, Frank Zane revealed the attitude that ‘The Austrian Oak’ was carrying at that time before getting the shock of his life.?

Frank Zane did not like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s attitude

As the Mr. Universe 1968 unfolded, it was Frank Zane’s sculpted, proportionate frame that caught the judges’ attention over Schwarzenegger’s bulky frame. With his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional conditioning, Zane’s physique stood as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the sport. This came as an absolute shock to Schwarzenegger, who was new to the standards of bodybuilding that American bodybuilders were used to.

Describing Arnold’s attitude, Zane revealed in the limited series,?“He was acting so arrogant and coc*y like the winner, but he wasn’t in shape, because it was all about being big and, you know, size with him.”

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Schwarzenegger continued by explaining that the bodybuilding that he was aware of at that time was purely about looking big and muscular. But the Americans had a completely different approach, as they prioritized conditioning as well. Schwarzenegger was heartbroken and shocked by the outcome. He even called Zane names?after coming in second.?

Arnold Schwarzenegger couldn’t come to terms that he lost to Zane

Schwarzenegger’s loss had a profound impact on his mental and emotional well-being. The unexpected defeat left him questioning his abilities and his future in the sport he loved. Zane while remembering Arnold?s physique back then said, ?He was just a big smooth guy without a tan. I didn?t see him as competition in that show.??

Losing to Zane left Arnold in disbelief.??I just got beat by a chicken with 17-inch arms,??he said, describing Zane?s body structure. Zane carried better body conditioning compared to Arnold, who was carrying a mass-monster frame.

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The duo, however, soon forgot about all the negative sides and became good friends after this. Schwarzenegger even asked Zane to point out his flaws so that he could work on them. With Zane and many others by his side, Schwarzenegger continued to register his name in the history textbooks.