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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – OCTOBER 21: Arnold Schwarzenegger attends Press Conference & Red Carpet Event of “Terminator Dark Fate” in Seoul at IFC Mall on October 21st, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – OCTOBER 21: Arnold Schwarzenegger attends Press Conference & Red Carpet Event of “Terminator Dark Fate” in Seoul at IFC Mall on October 21st, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
The use of steroids is strictly prohibited in MMA, and the rules have gotten even more strict since USADA has takeover. A fighter can be tested anytime, anywhere, and if any prohibited substance is found in their system, then the athlete has to face consequences.
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However, the case is different when it comes to bodybuilding. There are no restrictions on the use of anabolic steroids to enhance performance and increase muscle mass while decreasing body fat.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Called Out by a Man on Street
Arnold Schwarzenegger, who’s openly accepted using steroids, was attacked by a man who claimed to be a UFC fighter. The man said, “Arnold, I have one question. Why do you promote steroid use?”
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UNION CITY, CA – MAY 22: California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger looks on as presumptive Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) speaks during a Global Competitiveness Roundtable at Finelite Inc. manufacturing facility May 22, 2008 in Union City, California. Sen. McCain met with Silicon Valley CEOs and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a day of campaigning in California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
He further added, “I don’t get it, I don’t understand because for me I wanna get everybody naturally”. He also clarifies himself and says, “I’m not against you, Arnold.”
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A bodyguard stepped in and restrained the man when he reached to grab The A-lister. The 7-time Mr. Olympian was very calm throughout the incident. He quietly smoked his cigar and left in his Bugatti Veyron convertible.
2. One hour of training pic.twitter.com/dCP3IA6Nku
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) August 5, 2018
The actor was in Beverly Hills having lunch with Heather Milland before the guy attacked Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger on Steroid Use
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been open about his steroid use since the beginning. The bodybuilder never claimed to be natural.
In his past interviews talking about steroid use. In an interview, he said, “steroids are taken eight to nine weeks before the competition. It’s not a healthy thing to do, but it’s being used.”
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The interviewer enquired, “Did you take them?” Schwarzenegger was quick to respond, “I took them yeah. Up until the competition eight to nine weeks before the competition.”
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circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Hollywood superstar gained a massive appreciation for being honest about his steroid use, although there have been some critiques as well.
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