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The most interesting thing about sports is that the athletes are not remembered just for their performances but also for their nature outside the arena. While bodybuilding sports has seen the charismatic personality of Arnold Schwarzenegger, it has also witnessed the introverted nature of the 6x Mr. Olympia winner, Dorian Yates. And, once the England-born star bodybuilder opened up about the difference in their personalities. 

Dorian Yates is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, known for his incredibly muscular and defined physique during the 1990s, a period in the sport known as the “mass monster era.” His introverted personality was somewhat completely opposite to the charismatic and outgoing Arnold Schwarzenegger, who dominated the sport in the 1970s. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a completely different life than Yates

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Schwarzenegger dominated the bodybuilding stage in the 1970s and went on to become a Hollywood superstar. He is known for his larger-than-life personality, charisma, and extroverted nature. In contrast, Dorian Yates is a man who prefers to stay out of the limelight.

In an interview with London Real in 2015, he described the differences in their personalities and behavior. He considers himself an introvert and said that he feels most comfortable with a small group of close friends. However, Arnold’s circle consists of national and international celebrities. “I am friends with just regular guys from the gym and Mr. Swarzenegger is friends with Rothschild”. 

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He further revealed how his goals are poles apart from the 7x Olympia Winner. “I don’t have any ambition of conquering the world or making my next 20 million or 30 million in a movie or going into politics or anything like that.”, he told the interviewer. Yates said that he is much more reserved as a person, and his goals are limited to personal gains. 

Yates continues to impress fans

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Despite his introverted nature, however, Yates has been able to achieve incredible success in bodybuilding through his unwavering dedication to his craft. He is known for his intense training regimen, which involves lifting heavy weights and pushing his body to its limits. The 60-year-old still never fails to impress his fans with his shredded physique. His recent post on Instagram grabbed the eyes of the fans. Yates showed off his impeccable physique while enjoying under a waterfall. 

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Yates has also been very disciplined with his diet and has always prioritized rest and recovery to keep his body in peak condition. While he may not have the same extroverted personality as Arnold Schwarzenegger, he has proven that there is more than one path to success in the world of bodybuilding.

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