“I’m Old School”: Affirming a Fan’s Theory, Arnold Schwarzenegger Flaunts His 616-Pound Deadlift From 1966

There’s always a rustic charm surrounding the golden era bodybuilders like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frank Zane, Lee Haney, etc. Schwarzenegger especially holds the title of one of the most significant stars both for his bodybuilding abilities and his take on fitness. Now, at the age of 75, the former Mr. Olympia encourages fans to start their journey towards a fitter and healthier lifestyle.

Known to interact with fans on various social media platforms, Schwarzenegger recently responded to a fan’s doubts. He often takes to Twitter to share some personal motivation, and this time, he did so with a rare picture of himself.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was a pro since he was 19

With his daily newsletter Pump Daily, Schwarzenegger regularly takes efforts to push his fans towards working out for their own good. He even interacts with them daily, offering advice and answering questions surrounding fitness. Recently, he got the chance to share a personal instance with a fan while reading up on their theory.

The question was concerned with Schwarzenegger’s preferences during deadlifts. A fan asked the former bodybuilder his thoughts on the use of wrist straps for deadlifting weights. The user explained that he believed in gradually building up forearm strength instead of using assistance in the form of straps. And surprisingly, Schwarzenegger agreed to this!

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Affirming the fan’s theory, the star responded that he never used straps while deadlifting. He admitted, “I’m old school…so your strategy is in line with mine!”. Along with this, Schwarzenegger attached a photo from 1966, where he was captured picking up weights. The caption near the picture described the star’s achievements in weightlifting, highlighting how he deadlifted 616 pounds at the age of 19!

So far, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his newsletter have helped out many fans to start their fitness journey. Some stories have been more hard-hitting than others.

How the star changed a 400-pound accountant’s life

Starting an extreme weight loss journey is a tough road both physically and mentally. Dave Danna, a 31-year-old accountant, decided to take things into his hand and put in efforts towards a healthier life. His efforts were fruitful, not only when he lost a significant amount of weight but also when he featured in Schwarzenegger’s newsletter.

Danna shared a harsh truth that helped him work consistently. He admitted, “It’s better to be the fattest person in the gym than the fattest person in the funeral home”. Going from over 400 pounds to 320 pounds, Danna’s story inspired Schwarzenegger, and the star featured him in his newsletter. Danna encouraged those like him to trudge forth despite online negativity.

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