Arnold Schwarzenegger Used Life Threatening Bench Press Grip Just Because “It Felt Good” as a Youngster

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an ace bodybuilder, action star, actor, politician, and so much more. Schwarzenegger has pulled it off almost in every dimension. From mental to physical, he has used every single muscle to become the best in all departments. However, his journey began with being a professional bodybuilder.

His first big accomplishment dates back to 1970, when he won his first Mr. Olympia title. As a bodybuilder, Arnold had mastered several workout routines. Moreover, he used a ‘suicide grip’ to do bench presses rather than a safer grip. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s obsession with ‘Suicide grip’

When on one hand, trainers denied the use of the suicide grip while doing the bench press. On the other hand, Arnold only used the suicide grip to bench press. As the name itself denotes that the result of a failed attempt at bench press in suicide grip can be fatal. The difference is all about the thumb grip in the normal grip and the suicide grip.

But Arnold had achieved his comfort level to commit to the exercise with that grip. When asked by a fan earlier this year about the use of a dangerous grip for his workout. Arnold said, “I could give you a whole page of reasons why I did it, but this newsletter is all about being honest.”

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Furthermore, he added, “The reality is, there was no reason, and I mainly did it on the incline bench just because it felt good.” However, he might do it as he feels good. It is not safe for common people to try this grip while bench pressing. As it might be a dead move for them as one mistake can take their lives.

The workout routine of Arnold Schwarzenegger

Pro bodybuilder needs a high-intensity workout to reach their desired goal. Similarly, Arnold had a vigorous workout regimen. He used to work out six days a week and take a day off. Moreover, he trained two muscle groups in one day and made sure he trains them well. In addition, with strong workouts, a sufficient diet is also needed, which he took from plenty of food and a rich nutrient diet.

Without a good diet, there is no meaning to any hard workout. He repeated the muscle group twice a week. Although his favorite parts to train were his chest and arms but he never skipped any other muscle group.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is a very disciplined and target-oriented athlete. Even now, at the age of 75, he presents himself with various challenges and works with discipline towards them to attain them. If talking about the grip, yes, it is life-threatening and is not at all advisable to anyone. But his precision and grip over his skills made it easier and safer for him.