Arnold Schwarzenegger

In the first installment of the Awesome Workout Tips series, we focused primarily on the bench press. For today’s article, our goal is to get better at deadlifts. Read more

I realize that saying this might make other fitness professionals condemn me to rot in a dark cave somewhere with no company but the voice of my own neurotic conscience, but I can no longer keep my mouth shut. Read more

Very little is considered new or radical in the fitness industry these days. Training concepts may come and go, but we always seem to fall back on what works best or what proves to be better. Read more

In the land of the chest the bench press is king, and many would rather fight a horde of rabid bears with a spoon before they had to stop benching. Read more

For most chronic diseases, a combination of resistance and aerobic exercise tends to win versus either of the two types alone. So, I created a full-body dumbbell resistance circuit training routine that can be done at any gym, hotel, or even home. Read more

Taking a supplement is usually pretty easy. Look at the label and follow the instructions. Simple. Alas, protein is not that simple. Read more

CrossFit is awesome. Okay, okay... it could be better too. But mostly, it's the awesome thing. Read more

So in Part 2, we talked about the various protein powders. In Part 3, we tackle how much protein you really need. Read more

Protein supplements are a simple and tasty way to fulfill protein requirements. They are also pretty cheap on a cost-per-serving basis. So... what protein powder should you buy? Read more

Arnold’s successes in life – bodybuilding, movies, and politics – were all driven by the power of his mind. He believed in himself when no one else did. Ultimately, Arnold had a blueprint for his life that was fueled by his early struggles and early successes. Read more

If you’re not paying attention to protein, you’re doing it wrong. Ask a room full of people trying to look good if they follow a low-protein diet, and no one will raise their hand. Protein is important. Read more

Last week, I gave you a chance on Twitter to join me tonight at our screening of Escape Plan at Comic-Con. Here are your winners! Read more

Escape Plan is an upcoming action thriller film starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read more

It doesn’t matter what you eat regardless of whether it’s high in protein, carbohydrates, or fat; high glycemic, extremely processed, or conventionally labeled as an “unclean” food. Don’t believe me? The evidence is clear: No foods are inherently fattening! Read more

It will never be as popular as the bench press or as glamorous as any curl movement, but the dumbbell pullover remains one of my favorite exercises and I’m determined to make sure it doesn't fall by the wayside. Read more

Cardio sucks. There I said it. Anyone who tells you they enjoy cardio either is lying or needs to have their head examined. Cardio is a means to an end. So what is optimal cardio? This was the question on my mind. Read more

Over the years, I’ve made a lot of mistakes in the gym. And the lessons I’ve learned have always been the hard way. I am going to show you not only how to train the right way, but how to do it and be your very best. Read more

Arnold Schwarzenegger met with Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal to sign a three year agreement establishing an R20 office that will advise Algerian states on solar energy projects and other sustainable technologies. Read more

Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered the keynote speech at the 4th Annual Covenant of Mayors Ceremony. Nearly 1,500 European Mayors attended the event, which kicked off EU Sustainable Energy Week. Read more

It’s no longer easy to know how to eat. Exotic fruits? Juice cleanse? Wild meats? Local vegetables? Food is medicine. It can kill. It can cure. It’s THAT powerful. Read more

With an abundance of misleading information saturating the fitness industry, I’ve outlined 8 common exercises that aren’t worth your time and included an appropriate alternative for each exercise. Read more

Arnold Schwarzenegger was the keynote speaker at the USC Global Conference "Global Challenges For Humanity," in Seoul, South Korea on May 24, 2013. Read more

The half-kneeling posture and the exercise progressions that come out of it can be some of the most beneficial when it comes to addressing workout posture. Read more

Andrey Chevozerov wants to be a powerlifter one day. But between a family that includes a beautiful wife and a young boy and a busy job as a team leader at an IT company in Russia, he simply doesn’t have enough time to train. Read more

A buff muscle isn't always a useful muscle. This is the kind of insight that set Arnold Schwarzenegger above his competition. He spent time working on fine motor skills and mobility training that allowed him to move like an athlete instead of waddling around like a brick with legs. Read more

Training your body to recognize where it's been storing tension, especially in places that you might not have been aware of, is one of the first steps to productive, intelligent change. Read more

Every athlete knows sore muscles and sometimes the bitter pain of injury. Before the workout that you love leaves you feeling more like cripple, it's time to prehab yourself from injury. Read more

Badass MetCon workouts from Mr. Badass himself, Bandana Training. You're going to want to check this out to help get you shredded for summer. Read more

When I began my career, if you asked someone where the nearest gym was, they would most likely look at you like you were a serial killer. We’ve come a long way. Read more