ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER TALKS ABOUT THE LIFE OF A BODYBUILDER IN 1977 INTERVIEW! 

The thing to remember with Arnold is that he was a rarity. Incredible physical genetics combined with an ultra sharp mind and an engaging charisma.

1:53 truly incredible. At 29 he was saying the same exact things he would say 40+ years later when asked about the secrets to be successful. Usually with older age people become wiser, look back and, in hindsight, finally understand the whole game of life a bit better. Arnold instead already had everything crystal clear in front of him since the age of 15 or so. And he was just a regular boy from an Austrian small town, with no Internet or anything like that. Insane.

The most accomplished alpha male that perhaps ever lived. Served in the military, became an icon for the hardest sport to compete in, married a Kennedy, became a governor for a state in a country he wasn’t even born in, is the greatest action movie star of all time, is the Terminator, is Conan, speaks multiple languages, inspired MILLIONS to get into bodybuilding and/or fitness and also earned many millions of dollars in doing so. Nobody has a lifetime resume more impressive than Arnold. Nobody!

Never tire of looking at Arnold's physique even though modern bodybuilders are more muscular. Definitely the man who put bodybuilding on the map and in that respect he's still the greatest

I've said it before and I'll say it again....you gotta respect someone like Arnold Schwarzenegger. From a very young age he found what he loved and got that focus, dedication & tunnel vision - that never give up attitude. Most of us just aren't like that with our lives; we just work a 9 to 5. I am envious (in a good way) I wish I had found something and really dedicated myself to it like that when I was young. Sad thing is....when I was 16 I had his book "The Education of a Bodybuilder" and I worked out back then as well...but I didn't stick with it.

" And my ego was satisfied " ..this is what is missing today. Honesty. Arnold always seemed to say it straight with out a fake persona

It gets the people GOING. I love these down to earth interviews with Arnold. It goes to show you how he really was day to day. Just a chill guy that was outspoken and intelligent. Hardworking.

I'm getting the pump just by watching this..Thanks for this bookworm!

A different interviewer asked Arnold the same question this one did about whether bodybuilders are narcissistic for looking at themselves in a mirror when they work out. He gave a slightly different answer here, but the previous one was the best response I’ve ever heard to that question. He noted that in other sports athletes always measure themselves, like in baseball what your batting average is or how many home runs you hit, or in football how many touchdowns a quarterback throws, and so on in all sports. And he noted that no one thinks of that as being narcissistic. He said a bodybuilder is doing the same thing other athletes do when measuring accomplishment, but their body itself is what is being measured against a certain ideal, whereas in other sports the body is just the vehicle to their measured athletic accomplishment.

Whether you agree or not that he is the greatest Mr. Olympia of all time there's no doubt in my mind that he's the greatest ambassador for the sport. He put bodybuilding on the map and never walked away from it.

This is a great interview, and really shows the intelligence that Arnold had even back in those days. Make no mistake, when he is discussing muscle and fat, the information he gives was cutting edge at the time. Pumping Iron showed the athlete side of Arnold, this interview shows the human side.

Arnold is awesome. I am 17 and he is one of my idols.

Just when I thought I had seen every Arnie interview, what a pleasure this was... it amazes me how much he knew about the body and his understanding of human psychology in general back in a time when this information was not common knowledge... he really was ahead of his time even with the way he thinks

Fabulous video! Had the great pleasure of seeing in person the 1974 Mr. Olympia. Arnold was at his greatest physical condition. His competition: Franco Columbu, Frank Zane, Lou Ferrigno, Serge Nubret. Arnold was so far superior to everyone else, I was in shock. When he flexed, his muscles jumped out at you, almost like in 3D. No one else had this muscle finish. A night I will never forget.

His thinking and understanding of science of bodybuilding was way ahead of his time....salute

This may be 1976 or 1977.. The nice thing about that vid is to watch Arnold off the juice (or with minimal maintenance dose) and in same time working out hard with free weights.. T bar and incline bench press. Plus simplifying bodybuilding to normal people and puting the sports on mainstream. Arnold was for bodybuilding the same muhammad ali was for boxing. And many of us today have good bodies or being in good health and shape because of him. What a legend. Thx for the vid.

Fantastic find! He was such a well spoken, charismatic figure who changed the game for everyone. Really changed the paradigm on how the average person viewed bodybuilding back in the day. Some weird questioning from the lady a bit halfway through though lol.

This interview really showed the intelligence level Arnold had. Great one!

Pretty cool in this day and age how we can watch a news report in 1977 about an iconic legend.

Watching this brings me back to simpler time when many local gyms were smaller and had fewer members with little or no distractions. In 2023 it’s an entirely different situation. But I’ll never forget the first time I saw his photo on a cold concrete wall in my gym; “Who is Arnold Swchiz…Schwyz …who is this guy?”. Say what you will about Arnie, but he can never be duplicated. He truly is the Son of Zeus😊

I have nothing but respect for Mr. Schwarzenegger!! He has gotten me into weight training since my junior high school years. I read an ultimate bodybuilding book by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Since then I've been at it non stop. Thank you Mr. Schwarzenegger for pushing me the way you did Indirectly.

Arnold is a man of vision, hard work and accomplishment.

Man I'm this televised interview, they ask all the right questions.

Arnold is a winner because of his mental strength.

Dude was a millionaire just from real estate. He’s a money making savant

Thanks for sharing that very interesting interview Bookworm! Fantastic to see this vintage interview on Arnie. Definitely was the main man to help inspire me to get into fitness! 💪💪💪

One of the greatest of all time, a legend! 💪🏼

This is an awesome find! Thank you for all you do and your love for the Golden era! Please continue to do what you do. I wish that bodybuilding would return to these roots; it is has such a loss of identity today

God man he makes it look soo easy he literally worked to the top physically….he had a fire that most of us would let it go out he kept it and look where it took him ….he had a dream and worked now he’s a very successful man

Nice find! Hezakya News has some fantastic content on numerous subjects. The interviewer/narrator said Arnold “was born 29 years ago” so 1947 to 1976-77 interview makes sense timeline wise. Great interview regarding reasons to bodybuild versus the Charles Atlas advertising model. Arnold was truly a progressive business visionary! And he demonstrates the practicality of the training with the mind-muscle connection conveyed in laymen’s understanding. Arnold looked good off the drugs.

Man I born 1974 . 1984 I first see Arnold in training video .was his best Mr;-Olympia 1974 and best body shape in his life. He even confirmed. Since the moment I was so inspire by him and always will be. I putting all the posters from his movies in my room I am same tall ,same waste line and now training like him . Love Chest& Back supersets . Everything he is saying here is true. The guy is Mentor to any male and maybe Female on this Planet. What he achieve ,is incredible . Time to hit some Arms

Thank you for this very rare interview . Just when i think i have seen them all !

CLASSIC..........Such a HUMBLE Gift to enjoy this Interview

Great guy and an inspiration to millions. We need men like him to forge the way and give the rest of us something to aspire to.

Great find. Loved it. Thank you again for your devotion to the golden and silver era

KING INTERVIEW

Arnie the goat

Why is this interview timeless

This is so good! Thank you so much for sharing!

He somehow spoke better english in the 70's than he has in the last 30 years.

I am watching again I don't know where Golden Era Book Worm found the interview with Arnold but it's great.👍👍 Got me ready to work out extra hard this evening after work.

7:42 He answered the question like a true player. 😅🤣😁 What a ham! 👌

He has natural comedy

Man I watching this video now ever time before I hit the gym . What Motivation ;-)) Thanks .. I always training like he did .

This video is gold mine . I truly will be happy to find early young age ;-)) What legend

Fantastic video thanks for posting.

Forgot about this interview . And agreed, whoever Hezakaya News is managed to have some cult retro footage . You almost wish icons like Arnold , Franco, Robby did more of these interviews back then.

Thanks for the interview. Very interesting.

I could listen to him all day

Man love seeing these old footage of Arnold

Loving the Vlog content, get see more of you away from the desk. Looking forward to more stuff like this!

Awesome content bro...pls bring more of these and thanks for this

What an interesting interview. Arnold is very well spoken and matter of fact with his view on bodybuilding and really on setting goals and having that laser focus for whatever your vision is set on. Being intentional and thorough with whatever you set forth to do. Also this interviewer lady is REAAALLY feeling him. Some of these questions are a bit heated, surprised they let that on air. Wouldn’t doubt they went over for cardio at arnies place later lmao

THANK YOU BROTHERR THANK YOUUUU

This was a pure gold find! (Pun intended) I am amazed at the great content you put out, kudos!

Arnold is the best bodybuilder ever 💪🏻

Had to admire the OAK'S focus and determination, he knew what he wanted and had the genetics to let him achieve it, GREAT clip there

Best bodybuilder in my opinion, guys these days are like freaks. He would of been champion in any era i believe with insane genetics and mindset. Just a shame we all get old miss the young arnie

As the health of the body improves so does the health of the mind the two are interconnected

These videos are inspiring you my good sir deserve a subscribe

Greatest ambassador for our sport by far

Great Guy..👍💪

He describes the mind muscle connection beautifully.

Wow wow wow ... bookworm is a true fan ... loved the interview ... *Now I love Arnold even more* 💪🏼😇

Fantastic interview! Much love to Arnold. Also, at the very beginning they mention professions of various bodybuilders while showing Mike Katz, who was a school teacher. Kind of surprised that profession wasn't stated.

Most people think Arnold is not playing with a full deck and part of it is because of his accent but when you listen to him I mean really listen you will find he is very intelligent and he possesses great knowledge when it comes to the human body. He also has a great ability to prioritize his mind set to achieving his goals alot of people possess great ability but lack the mind set to achieve the end results that they desire and end up falling short in everything they do. Truly we all can learn from him, but first one must humble one's self and admit to one's self that you don't know everything.

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This is fantastic

That's reasons why Arnold is a greatest bodybuilder of all-time 🔥🔥🔥🔥

His woice isht so calming

This is a great video and the first time we hear the Oak not bullshitting the reporter. Thank you for sharing

such a stud

amazing

Terrific

Wow , what a experience it would be to have personal interaction with Arnie in his bodybuilding days 🤩🔥 , Sigma for a reason.

Perfect man right here

Arnold put the sport of bodybuilding on map. Every year since he retired the sport has gone down a little each year as what the general public thinks of it .

Arnold is so cool. I admire him.

and this was just the START ...wowww

I still think Arnold is the best built bodybuilder in all of human history. And sorry to say after seeing Arnold, Sylvester and guys like Dolph Lundgren and Jean Claude Van Damme in movies when I was a young teen I began reading mags and lifting weights. I did this because girls told me they loved musclemen so I became one and it still works. To this day women tell me that the minute they saw my muscles they wanted me. Never wanted to compete, just wanted babes and if you're big and well muscled they will flock to you. It also helps to smile a lot and tell them honestly what you want from them. They respect the truth

A healthy young woman asking "healthy" questions...

To remain calm same token focused.. Confident and humorous.. Doesn't make you uncomfortable to have an answer That's philosophy Arnold's satisfactory .. In All the World offers Universal is 'The body works for the mind..The mind doesn't work for the body.. Set yourself great goals and you can accomplish anything' Please don't quote on the quote.. Arnold said it best and set it Universal.. He's always been open and shares his achievements.

I always look for old Arnold videos like this. It’s crazy to think that at 29yrs old he’s able to inspire me and I’m only 27 now. He’s the GOAT of bodybuilding.

Wow nice video 😊😁

I'm a big of a fan of Schwarzenegger for decades. People should also understand the dark side of his life. His father would get drunk and beat him. His older brother would also beat him. His dad was a police chief and it was common at that time in that area (little towns in Austria) that people "didn't see" this abuse. In a few interviews, Arnold has talked about this, but very few and only long after his bodybuilding career and long after he was a huge star. The point is, Arnold wanted out of that abusive environment. His mom was supportive, but she didn't stand up to her husband either. So Arnold made himself into a human tank. He built his own suit of armor. No one would abuse him because he was the biggest dude out there. It was (relatively) well-known that Arnold would get drunk and get into fights when he was a young bodybuilder. Arnold got out of his small town (Thal bei Graz) as soon as he could. When Arnold's father and his brother died, Arnold didn't attend their funerals, and he already easily had the money to do so. Arnold used to talk pretty badly about the small-town mentality of Austria. It is true that rural Austria is quite conservative and I'm sure in post-WWII times even more so. Vienna (where I've lived since the mid-90s) is quite cosmopolitan, but back in the 90s it was much "sleepier" than today. Austrians weren't happy about Arnold's attitude towards them. People here in Austria were also pretty hurt that until the mid-2000s Arnold had mostly ignored his birth country after emigrated to the US. Once his dad and brother were dead and he was a politician in the US he started talking about Austria in a positive way and visiting regularly. He even bought property here and now regularly visits. That is today, 2023. about 55 years after he left, and 60 years after he started breaking into the local gym to lift weights to escape the beatings at home. Arnold is clever, good looking, VERY shrewd, and blessed with 1:1,000,000 genetics and amazing willpower. But it was the abusive, drinking father and abusive brother that gave him the burning need to get huge and prove himself impervious. To become really successful from humble beginnings like Arnold did you need the luck he has genetically. You also need the right character flaws. Those same character flaws that helped Arnold succeed are also why he is divorced and estranged from most of his children. The "I can do anything" led to fucking his housekeeper and then keeping his bastard son a secret from his wife. The rumors of Arnold's infidelities to Maria Shriver were legend, but she stuck by him. Finding out he had known about an illegitimate son of their housekeeper for many years (noone knows for sure how many) was the last straw. Now Arnold is 80 and instead of being part of a big loving family he lives alone in a huge house and his kids come to visit him. I could go on about how Arnold really hurt his "best friend" Franco Columbo, and the number of golden age bodybuilders who think Arnold is an asshole. Sure, jealousy plays a role in that. But the stories are legion of Arnold being a complete dick. Arnold is one of my boyhood heroes who I just admire from afar, and who I have and will never try to meet.

Awesome

LEGEND

Excellent interview, she prepared well and asked serious questions. Luckily today most things that were considered weird, or only suitable for a small subculture, in 1977 have now become normal and widely accepted.

Wow I thought we were gonna get a video without really long ads! And I was wrong.

I love how the reporter calls him Schwarzen Egger just to be sure it doesn't sound close to something else hahahahhahaha.

All the videos like this need to be preserved, if only there was a Criterion for Bodybuilding lol

on voie qu arnold etait sur de lui.toute sa reussite c est la sienne.de sa gueule hore norme a son dure travaille pour reussir . c etait un boulimique de la reussite .j adore son parcourt.en 1977 arnold etait homme d affaire et avait deja vendue u imeuble et a eu son premier millions de dollars.chapeaux bas arnold.une energie un charisme une gueule tout etait aux rdv.

Cool video thx! Now I got to “Get to the Choppa!”

My father dies in 1977 & Arnold does thins interview with this title along with my husband's favorite being Arnold.

The reporter is clearly hot for him and not holding back. Back in the day women were unapologetic to articulate what they want without that social justice garbage shoved down their throats.

One and only

arnie is so charming lol

I am in love with the presenter!

Arnold ........................G.O.A.T..............Class, well mannered, genius, Stud, articulate, sexy, gov, etc, etc, etc.............Simply the best...

this shot is so infamous 😂