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Arnold Schwarzenegger is well-known as the bodybuilding legend, who won the title of Mr. Olympia 7 times. The Austrian Oak is famous, not just for his bodybuilding stint, but also for his key role in movies and politics. Arnold started off as a bodybuilder and popularised the sport worldwide. The champion then starred as the lead of the ‘Terminator’ series. He kick-started his political career in 2003 when he ran for the position of Governor of California, in a recall election.

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Arnold regularly interacts with many fellow bodybuilders, including champions like Lou Ferrigno. Fans love to see these stars post pictures with one another, and the reactions are always wild. In one such instance, Lou Ferrigno posted a picture of him and Arnold that sent the fans into a frenzy.

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The picture was posted by Lou on his Instagram account in 2021. The photo was clicked in 1973, when Lou, who is 5 years younger than Arnold Schwarzenegger, was only 21. The photo showed Lou and Arnold standing on either side of Ben Weider, with a trophy in between. At that time, Lou was crowned Mr. America by the IFBB.

 

This picture, however, took over the internet in 2021. Fans began comparing the sizes of both bodybuilders. People began commenting on how Lou looked like a beast compared to Arnold. Some also mentioned the characters that both icons played in movies.

Fans go berserk seeing Arnold looking smaller compared to Lou

Most of the comments resonated with a common observation – Lou’s beastly figure made Arnold look much smaller. Fans expressed shock and amazement at their builds.

A fan wrote, “My god u are so much bigger than Arnold.” And many of the comments were similar, “You are huge sir 😮”. One of the users mentioned, “Making Arnold look small,” “Arnold looks little next to you”

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While some fans preferred taking sides, “You are a beast Lou 🦍♡ but Arnie is a Adonis 😍”

Some fans also notably mentioned the characters both bodybuilders played in movies,““Hulking” over Arnold 😮” and, “The Terminator vs. The Hulk!”

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Both bodybuilders have had their iconic moments. This picture brought back memories and let fans have a fun moment comparing both the stars and their build. What are your thoughts on the photo? Let us know in the comments down below!