Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part One

Jerry Brainum, former writer for Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to review the year 1975. In Part Two of their interview, Jerry and host John Hansen talk about the 1975 AABA Mr. America won by Robby Robinson, the AABA Mr. USA won by newcomer Danny Padilla and the IFBB Mr. World won by Robby Robinson. Finally Jerry and John talk about the 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia, which were the subject of the movie "Pumping Iron". At the end of the podcast, John reads the article "World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa" written by Armand Tanny for the June, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Time Stamps: 0:45 - Intro 4:00 - John's Contest 5:42 - Interview with Jerry Brainum 6:10 - 1975 AABA Mr. America 14:30 - 1975 Professional Mr. Universe 16:10 - 1975 AABA Mr. USA 23:55 - 1975 IFBB Mr. World 25:18 - 1975 IFBB Mr. Universe 32:52 - 1975 Mr. Olympia 43:30 - John reads the article "World Bodybuilding Championships in Pretoria, South Africa" written by Armand Tanny from the June, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John's Workout and Nutrition Programs John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website  

Tim Belknap, 1981 Mr. America, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, Tim talks about winning the 1981 Mr. America title over his rival Lance Dreher. Tim also talks about losing the IFBB Mr. Universe after the Mr. America and his quest to obtain his pro card over the next two years. Tim then talks about going over to Europe to compete in the NABBA and WABBA organization. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "The Training of Tim Belknap" written by Mike Mentzer for the September, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.  Timeline: 0:45 - Introduction 3:45 - Patrick Moore wins the Texas Pro 7:00 - Start of interview with Tim Belknap, Part Two 46:45 - John Hansen reads the article "Tim Belknap's Training Routine" written by Mike Mentzer for the September, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John Hansen's Workout and Nutrition Programs Bodybuilding Legends Website

Tim Belknap, 1981 Mr. America, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of his interview, Tim talks about why he started weight training to be a bodybuilder, the challenges he faced with being a diabetic, his rise to the top of the amateur level and winning the Mr. America title in 1981 over his rival, Lance Dreher. At the end of the interview, host John Hansen reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" written by Franklyn Page for the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine.  Timeline: 0:30 - Introduction 3:20 - Emails to the Podcast 8:00 - John's Pro Debut  18:00 - Start of interview with Tim Belknap 59:35 - John reads the article "Tim Belknap - The New Hercules" written by Franklyn Page for the May, 1981 issue of IronMan Magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John's Workout and Nutrition Coaching Bodybuilding Legends website

Jerry Brainum is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast to talk about the recent Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview featured on this podcast. Jerry and host John Hansen go over all five parts of the Arnold Interview in detail where Jerry offers his thoughts on the topics that Arnold covered. After the interview with Jerry, John reads the article "Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview: Part One" written by Bill Dobbins for the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine.  Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:40 - Emails to the Podcast 6:45 - Start of interview with Jerry Brainum 9:52 - How the Arnold Interview happened 15:48 - Arnold's memory 17:30 - Albert Busek 19:45 - Arnold's Early Training Years 22:25 - Arnold's Motivation 25:07 - Arnold's First Contest Win 26:42 - Learning from Losing 31:05 - 1972 Mr. Olympia 32:55 - Competing against Bill Pearl 39:07 - No Chest Training as You Get Older 42:20 - Beating Your Idol 44:40 - Arnold's Knee Injury 47:20 - Calf Implants 50:40 - Steroid Use in the Golden Age 59:24 - Cell Phones in the Gym 1:07:15 - Talking about Bodybuilding  1:10:48 - 1980 Mr. Olympia 1:23:30 - Ronnie Coleman's Popularity 1:34:17 - Jerry's Newsletter 1:40:30 - John reads "Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview: Part One" written by Bill Dobbins for the March, 1982 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Jerry's Newsletter John's YouTube Channel  

In his fifth and final part of his interview with the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast, Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about the publicity surrounding the book and movie "Pumping Iron" and how bodybuilding began to be accepted into the general public and into Hollywood in the late 1970's. Arnold also talks about the controversy involved in the 1980 Mr. Olympia which he won after a 5 year layoff. Arnold also explains how he was able to launch his career as a movie star after he stopped competing in Bodybuilding. At the end of the article, host John Hansen reads the article "1975 World Bodybuilding Report, Part 2" written by Armand Tanny from the July, 1976 issue of Muscle Builder magazine and "Mr. Olympia is No Popularity Contest", written by Rick Wayne for the October, 1981 issue of Muscle&Fitness magazine.  Links: John Hansen Training and Nutrition Programs Become a Patreon Member Bodybuilding Legends website

Arnold Schwarzenegger is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Four of his interview, Arnold talks about not being allowed to compete in the 1971 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe against Bill Pearl and Sergio, winning the 1971 Mr. Olympia unopposed, winning a close battle with Sergio at the 1972 Mr. Olympia, having knee surgery after injuring his knee during a guest posing exhibition, the Tijuana Incident at the 1973 Mr. International and winning the 1973 Mr. Olympia and the book Pumping Iron. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads three articles including the "1971 Mr. Universe" report written by Bob Hise from the April, 1972 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine, "Has Success Spoiled Arnold?" by Rick Wayne and "The Biggest Cut of All" also written by Rick Wayne from the August, 1973 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine.  Become a Patreon Member John Hansen's Training and Nutrition Programs

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 7x Mr. Olympia and 5x Mr. Universe, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Three of his interview, Arnold talks about meeting Sergio Oliva in 1968 and then training with him at the Duncan YMCA in 1969. Arnold also talks about competing against Sergio at the 1969 Mr. Olympia on the same night he won the 1969 IFBB Mr. Universe contest. Arnold continues talking about Sergio as he talks about the three competitions he won in 1970 including the NABBA Pro Mr. Universe, the AAU Pro Mr. World and the 1970 Mr. Olympia. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads three articles from Muscle Builder/Power magazine including "From Where I Sat" by Rick Wayne from the March, 1970 issue and "The Night A Legend Died" by Rick Wayne and "The Great Olympia Posedown" written by Robert Kennedy in the July, 1971 issue.  Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:55 - The passing of Albert Beckles 14:20 - Beginning of interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Part Three 14:50 - Meeting Sergio for the first time 17:40 - Training with Sergio 23:00 - Competing against Sergio at the 1969 Mr. Olympia 25:32 - 1969 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe 27:00 - Winning the 1970 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe 27:35 - 1970 Pro Mr. World  30:25 - 1970 Mr. Olympia 32:17 - Photo shoots with Jimmy Caruso 33:50 - Studying other bodybuilders 35:30 - Worrying about the competition 37:05 - Psyching out Mike Mentzer 38:00 - When Sergio walked off the stage 40:13 - Beating Reg Park in 1970 43:30 - John Hansen reads the article "From Where I Sat" written by Rick Wayne from the March, 1970 issue of Muscle Builder Magazine 1:04:30 - John reads the article "The Great Olympia Posedown" written by Robert Kennedy from the July, 1971 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. 1:12:25 - John reads the article "The Night a Legend Died" written by Rick Wayne from the July, 1971 issue of Muscle Builder magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member Albert Beckles Interview John Hansen Workout and Nutrition Plans  

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 7x Mr. Olympia and 5x Mr. Universe, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part Two of his interview, Arnold talks about winning his first Mr. Universe title in 1967 at 20 years old. Arnold also talks about the training he did to bulk up his physique, winning his second NABBA Mr. Universe title in 1968 and then competing in his first contest in America, the 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe, where he took second place to Frank Zane. Arnold also talks about training at Vince's Gym and Gold's Gym and his memories of Vince Gironda. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads three articles including an article about Arnold written by Albert Busek from the July, 1967 issue of IronMan Magazine, the 1967 NABBA Mr. Universe report written by Oscar Heidenstam from the January, 1968 issue of Muscular Development magazine and "How I Exploded My Chest" written by Arnold Schwarzenegger from the October, 1968 issue of Muscular Development magazine. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 7x Mr. Olympia and the undisputed King of Bodybuilding, is the guest on this special episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of his interview, Arnold talks about his first competitions in Austria as a teenager, winning the Best Built Man in Europe - Junior Division at 18 years old, moving to Munich, Germany in 1966, competing in his first NABBA Mr. Universe contest at 19 years old and meeting his idol Reg Park. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "How I Build My 22 1/2" Arms" by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the May, 1971 issue of Muscle Builder/Power magazine. www.BodybuildingLegendsShow.com www.JohnHansenFitness.com  

Former Muscle & Fitness and IronMan Magazine writer Jerry Brainum joins John Hansen to review the year 1975 in Bodybuilding for the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. In Part One of their interview, Jerry and John talk about the 1975 AAU Mr. America won by Dale Adrian and featuring the national debut of Robby Robinson. Jerry and John also talk about the 1975 NABBA Mr. Universe won by Boyer Coe (Professional) and Ian Lawrence (Amateur). At the end of the Podcast, John reads the article "Adrian Wins Mr. America" written by Dave Sauer for the September, 1975 issue of IronMan Magazine.