“Being Too Muscle-Bound Is a Myth”: 76-YO Arnold Schwarzenegger Debunks Popular Misconception Labeling It as a “Medicine for Your Aching Body”

Arnold Schwarzenegger imparts his wisdom in three forms: either through sheer work ethic, through videos, or his newsletter. He even does question-and-answer sessions with his followers and is always up for a conversation with his fans. He has always given his wisdom freely about fitness and nutrition and this time he spoke about flexibility when it comes to fitness.

Even after having multiple surgeries, the 76-year-old is still flexible even when he does not stretch before his workout. His latest newsletter was also about improving mobility and flexibility.

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In the latest edition of his newsletter, he started talking about improving mobility and flexibility which would need some dumbbells. He also gives examples of research that suggests that resistance training is very effective and even more effective than traditional stretching to improve flexibility.

He also said, “The idea of being “too muscle-bound” is a myth that could hold you back. Resistance training improves your mobility and flexibility by forcing you to move a weight through the end ranges of motion.”

According to the Austrian Oak, resistance training forces the muscles of the body along with the tendons and ligaments to work together and move the weight. He added, “Add it all up, and a little strength training is medicine for your aching body and can reduce the likelihood of injury and pain. You just need to focus on doing movements correctly.” Schwarzenegger also declared that he does not stretch before he starts his exercise.

Arnold Schwarzenegger on not stretching

When he was asked during Q and A and a session whether he stretches before a workout, he declared that he doesn’t. “I don’t stretch before I train. I prefer light warm-up sets. After I train, I normally stretch but just basic things. I touch my toes, I put my foot on a machine for more hamstring stretch,” he declared.

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Even at 75, he does not fail to go to the gym and work out. However, he cannot deny the toll that his body had taken after several heart surgeries. But despite all that, his flexibility is impressive.

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What do you think about his advice in his latest newsletter?