It might be argued that it would have taken longer if Hulk Hogan hadn’t chosen the professional wrestling business. And as a result of his enormous physique, he has quickly risen to the top of the organization.
It’s interesting to note that after vigorous exercise, it’s believed that his biceps would measure 24 inches in his heyday. On the other hand, the legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger had biceps that measured 22 inches. Interestingly, he shared the routines that helped him develop his physique and python-like biceps earlier this year.
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In the old video from his peak physique day, he can be seen performing some popular strength-training exercises including pullups, bicep curls, bench presses, back squats, and leg curls. In the caption, he wrote, “Standard procedure, brother!!!”
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Indeed, the video suggests that these were the routines that helped him develop a bodybuilder-like physique at the height of his shape. Another noteworthy feature of the film was how it repeatedly displayed his enormous biceps. Even though there has never been any proof, he possesses 24 biceps. But there is no doubt that his biceps resemble those of a python.
Notably, 7x Mr. Olympia himself once stated that he thinks Hogan had a physique that is better than many of the bodybuilders. Speaking of his physique, he explained the motivation behind why he decided to develop the enormous biceps.
Why did Hulk Hogan develop enormous biceps?
In 2007, making appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Network, he revealed the secret to his body and the method by which he had built a sculpted figure that had many people in awe. Hogan revealed that he just does basic workouts, including leg curls, dumbbells, and crossover machines, and that he eats the right foods.
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Subsequently, his ex-wife, Jennifer McDaniel, claimed that Hogan likes doing preacher curls. Just to keep his biceps in condition so they resemble pythons. Hogan added, “Well, throughout the years, I have said big arms, big paychecks. So I spent a lot of time here.”
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Undoubtedly, Hulkster made millions of dollars in the 1980s with his physique which was reportedly huge than the Austrian Oak. He also still possesses a body that many people would find intimidating despite his advanced age.