“We Didn’t Do It for Money”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Wasn’t Affected by Insignificant Prize Money He Secured From Mr. Olympia

The greatest bodybuilding contest of the year-Mr. Olympia 2022 has already charmed the world. Along with the participants, veteran bodybuilders were also seen dominating the Mr. Olympia arena. The event might have ended on a positive note, but everybody is awaiting the response of the ultimate legend, Arnold Schwarzenegger. 

The great news for all bodybuilding fanatics is that the Austrian Oak has finally shared his perspective on this year’s Mr. Olympia event. Interestingly, he also recalled his prime bodybuilding days, when the rewards were not as attractive as they are now.

Arnold Schwarzenegger on Mr. Olympia rewards

Recently, the 75-year-old appeared in a YouTube video with Nick Miller on his Nick’s Strength and Power podcast.  The bodybuilding icon chatted with the host, about every in and out of Mr. Olympia 2022. At one point, Miller asked Schwarzenegger about his views on the ‘Classic Physique’ and ‘Men’s Open’ competitions. On this, the Austrian Oak said, “All of this is good because it gives the athletes an opportunity, the amateurs to compete and work their way up to the top”.

Schwarzenegger elaborated, that bodybuilders now have “a reason to work out for and to train for”, as they can make extra money. Moreover, Arnie recalled his prime bodybuilding days, when Mr. Olympia’s rewards were not as compelling as they are now. “We didn’t do it for money”, said the retired bodybuilder. 

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As the talk progressed, Schwarzenegger shared various gigs he and Frank Zane pursued back in their bodybuilding days to make ends meet. “Frank and I were working on construction and we were doing petty paying jobs”, added the Terminator. 

Arnold’s money-making gigs during his prime

Schwarzenegger used to juggle various jobs to earn some extra cash. From rebuilding various earthquake-induced parts in Los Angeles to pursuing a mail-order business, the champion has covered it all. As per the Terminator’s revelations, he didn’t count on the cash prize of the Mr. Olympia contests back then. Moreover, he cites this as a reason for promoting competitions like Classic Physique and Men’s Open, as these events increase the overall cash prize of Mr. Olympia’s reward. 

Clearly, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s take on the subcategories of Mr. Olympia is rather interesting and thoughtful. 

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