1971 Olympia: ONLY Arnold Showed up

1971 was a very important year for the Olympia contest for a number of reasons. Two of which were: 1. Arnold was the only competitor 2. It was the first year of the "Non-Sanctioned" rule.
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[@rubenperez6463]

The amazing thing about Arnold is that he walked around like he was 5'10" and 180lbs. Agile and effortless. Today they walk around like they just had back surgery, with a stick up their asses...

[@tauras665]

Not even a fair comparison...today's bodybuilders are 6 inches shorter and 40 pounds heavier

[@scottydirkers7855]

if Arnold Schwarzenegger was my competition I probably wouldn't show up either.

[@awesomegamer5763]

Scotty Dirkers i would show up just to meet him

[@Edi1107]

U have some problems

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

But if you did you'd have taken 2nd Place at a Mr. Olympia competition. Not many people can claim that for themselves ;)

[@drumobsession8644]

Hahahahaaaaaaa

Thanks for cheering me up this morning! Very funny.

[@anthonystark5412]

Sergio Oliva has always been my favorite bodybuilder. The density and shape that Oliva and Arnold had in the 70s is astounding!

[@redvlela]

Arnold so good he got his own olympia!

[@jimmyt3302]

Never met the guy .. I think back then he was the choice..just like Hulk Hogan was the choice . Alota people made alota money off these guys . Charisma .

[@baldy943]

He didn’t. He got a show named after him (The Arnold Classic) but not a Olympia.

[@philhealth4978]

Wow he looked insane in 1971. In fact, I even prefer his 1971 physique to that of 1974.

[@lovesgibson]

Wow, Jason Genova was right! "Sometimes nobody shows up and you win"

[@neverwoner]

lovesgibson lmao I was looking all over the comment section for this one 😂😂😂

[@visualizeme-tz3ng]

+neverwoner w

[@GodofWarChuka]

Give me your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle. “ TERMINATOR 2 “

[@BiodegradeableMan]

You look at Arnold here and you see amazing legs and all the crap ppl talk about him is just hate.

[@jack456000]

BiodegradeableMan I was just thinking about that

[@shaktimaanshaktimaan7810]

amazing amazing eggs L

[@frankgennaro]

Yes. He knew how to tense his legs where you can see the separation. His legs were shredded. Frank Zane, Padilla, Platz and Mentzer were also good at flexing their legs.

[@efilperpenfuhrer]

+BiodegradeableMan *SILENCE!!!* You haven't Seen Mein KITTY Pose Yet! --Perpenfuhrer Erich Brown (A.N.P.P. Recruiter, Kitty Trainer, und PR Man)

[@ImnotNorm]

Arnold loss his legs when the director of stay hungry says he have to weigh 210 lbs for the movie and he included a lot of cardio in his routine running 5 miles a day.

[@copegrizz3923]

Arnold looked amazing in 71

[@thespy7795]

Yes, This was his BEST Shape EVER!

[@TheDoubleNickel]

But he really didn't have any size to his legs.

[@billsrippedfitnessover5047]

yes, very small legs from the side. '74 was his best shape. His legs were big and he was well proportioned and ripped.

[@KLRGT500KR]

1974 was his best shape when he was beginning to hit his peak. 243 lbs (compared to 251.8 lbs or 114 kg at 1971), but striated, lean and huge. He said in his book, he gained mass in upper back, hamstring and upper chest in 1974 to make him perfectly proportioned.

[@beefenbrudas7169]

1974 is his best year, 250lb on stage and huge and shredded

[@k6151960]

He looked good in '71, now he is 71 (practically)

[@mattm1982]

Would love to see something on old bodybuilding physiques like this vs current day bodybuilding physiques.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

A year before, Bill Pearl had made it known that he was coming out retirement to take on all comers at the 1971 NABBA Mr. Universe. The Weiders obviously instituted the rule to keep Arnold from risking a loss against Pearl in an overseas venue they couldn't control.

[@jimlynch5842]

Yes, that is true. But it is also true that Pearl refused to enter the Olympia to compete against Larry Scott, Sergio Oliva, and Arnold. He said he thought you had to be a "Weider Boy" to win, and today we know this as correct. I think he was wise to do it the way he did, and finish out a star.

[@mutantspecimen3817]

1:38 Arnold's chest is bigger than his head

[@TardeEnLaNocheTV]

Nick you are doing a great job !!! All the Bodybuilding industry should praise you. Seriuos journalism presented in a very easy way to follow and learn. Great job

[@hv9356]

I've never seen anyone like Arnold. The lines, the flat stomach. The way his Lats seamlessly connect to his oblique's. His legs looked right for his overall look, not like the Platz stupid looking legs. Arnold was a true sculptor not a mass pig...

[@agioni99]

high velocity, beautifully and more importantly perfectly put.

[@theuserme2024]

lee haney?

[@themalaailaanaa1347]

Greatest rib box ever .... expected on the greatest most masculine man ever.

[@dumbbellwarrior5102]

Why you gotta diss on Platz? He had the best legs in bodybuilding. Freakish size and conditioning and aesthetics along with crazy strength.

[@silversurfer4441]

Right. Arnold was massive, but not TOO massive. He pushed the envelope as far as he could just short of sacrificing aesthetics. Today, aesthetics is sacrificed on the altar of mass. But the thing is, they're only a little more massive than Arnold but HUGELY less aesthetic.

[@tengoodquestions]

I didn't find BB interesting until I subscribed to you, I respect it a great deal more. I train for aesthetics but I always correct people that bash BBs, they're like unsung heroes/warriors !

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You're starting to become my new favorite fitness channel. You're giving us history

[@johnganshow5536]

I saw Serge Nubret shaking Arnold's hand. Have you already done a video on him? Love the videos and information, it's priceless!!

[@marktomczak132]

You do a great job with your videos Nick. Well-researched, objective and informative. Keep up the great work!! Mark.

[@ernestespinosa1853]

Good stuff. I'm old. lived through this AND I THOUGHT I knew my stuff. You are very interestingly knowledgeable.

[@OLDTIME47]

doesnt matter who showed up, arnold blew them away anyway. legs were better than the next best guy avail. arms insane, chest, back.

[@rodrigomartinez1908]

Really good video . Usually I skip when people show pictures and talk but this guy is really good. Explains some history of the the Mr. Olympia really well . And his voice helps a lot .

[@joelnenadovich8141]

Awesome content. Thanks Nick, you're a legend!

[@bergudopeludo2760]

Fuck being called Mr.President. I'd rather be called Mr.Universe

[@lagroad]

I'm eating nutella and toast right now..

[@walts440]

Sometimes no one shows up and you automatically win. - Janoy Cresva

[@Crowned_Eagle584]

Good content Nick. You do your research and present a good product. You need to do a video on the man who had he reached his full potential would have stopped the reign of both Lee Haney and Dorian Yates... Matt Mendenhall (who outside of Sergio Oliva was the most genetically gifted bodybuilder ever).

[@shahidghani6111]

Killing it with the frequency Nick. Keep up the awesome work man!

[@VisionaryTraining2016]

You should talk about "banned" poses, the only one that comes to my mind is the "moon" pose but there may be history of others.

[@Mr.Mavericke]

That non sanction rule only made sense if it was directed @ a reigning Mr. Olympia, otherwise it was suffocating competitors & preventing them from having more titles & gaining more prize money. It was a move implemented by tge Weider brothers I think largely because they knew a reigning Mr Universe would overshadow a reigning Mr Olympia in comparison.

[@Paulvon128]

Arnold in his prime. No one could touch this dude

[@myfordranger]

no dought

[@dgyh3372]

Except himself 😛😛😛😛

[@DanielMorenoTV]

Kona Abhi LOL

[@JohnnyCage333]

Just imagine if Arnold Schwarzenegger never retired in 1975. He could have easily won another 3 Olympias.

[@JohnnyCage333]

Just like Mike Tyson too, in his prime. Nobody touches him. Except maybe a Muhammad Ali or a young George Foreman🥊🥊

[@WeekendWarrior604]

Good thing Arnie's worth ~$300M now! Wow $1K 🤦🏻‍♂️ Another awesome clip bro 👍

[@bboynature3593]

Nick, you should write a bodybuilding encyclopedia. I would be the first one to buy it!! You're doing a very good job with al this high level content, realy enjoyable and entertaining.

[@freshlikeme383]

you're doing an amazing job with these videos. thank you

[@engage1942]

"Do you think Arnold looked good?" - asks the author. Arnold always look good. It's just his thing.

[@combat-coz]

I think he looked pretty good during the pumping iron documentary. Was it 1975?

[@TurkumCaliskanim]

That 1000 USD price is just enough to buy a flight ticket back home.

[@jcbercy1933]

Great Job, well researched, and also well presented........Congratularions.

[@beefenbrudas7169]

Fuck Arnold had some massive arms, he had massive everything tho😂

[@beefenbrudas7169]

wtf

[@beefenbrudas7169]

no just no dude pahaha wtf, arnolds arms were 21 without a pump and 22 inches with a pump, everyone that knows about anrold knows about "arnolds 21 inch arms'

[@beefenbrudas7169]

theres his sizes , 22 arms 28.5 legs 57 chest and 34 waist

[@neverwoner]

Massive cock too!🤤

[@DaftRetrop]

Nick, love your vids. You post so much I figure the least I could do would be to give you an idea for another video. Don Youngblood, the bodybuilder who came back during the early 2000's to win the master's Olympia and then ended up qualifying for the real Olympia the year or so after but dying soon after (at about age 50) I believe. I could shoot you ideas for days but you could also cover the Guru chad "diet doc" nichols (ronnie Coleman, flex wheeler, Dallas mccarver, etc's guru).

[@mediumrareasperger]

Hey Nick, you planning on making an update video about the whole heart thing??

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Yes, I'm still waiting for my results

[@mediumrareasperger]

Nick's Strength and Power alright bro best wishes

[@elialeiba1344]

Nolan High what happened??

[@dqreps]

Nick's Strength and Power Pls keep us posted brother 👍

[@jacobs4545]

he feels cold, goodbye his fans

[@kevincallaby1633]

you really come across like you know exactly what you're talking about - respect.

[@denisolazabal2103]

One of my favorite channels now.

[@aleksandarmijailovic3893]

I know that this channel is a bit more bb and wrestling oriented but if you could make a video about Malanichev and his progression over the years it would be neat ;)

[@WhyAreTheyOverHere]

Sergio Oliva also had an Olympia all to himself as well.

[@KingsWorld2015]

You can see a huge difference in Arnolds calves from 1971 to 1974, in 74 they're huge!

[@Mr_Penguins_Pet_Human]

In those days there was a limited pool of bodybuilders to pull to these competitions so it made sense to try to keep as many on their own brand as possible. These days there are vast numbers of pro and amateur bodybuilders with plenty to go round so I don't think it matters anymore as long as the qualifying rules are still at a high standard to keep Olympia as the premier best of the best show.

[@jagergerg9771]

Ur crushing it 63,000 subscribers, keep up the great videos, you do a great job.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Thanks bro

Those days when people admired these body builder's body

[@WhyAreTheyOverHere]

@05:46 Look how deep his lat run down his oblique. You don't see that with modern bodybuilders. Actually, when is the last time we saw it?

[@indrahaloking]

Bro you deserve way more recognition! very informative. thank you:)

[@billbillings913]

Arnold was also the only competitor in the 1980 Olympia apparently

[@pennyrobitionate3019]

Bill: LMFAO! Perfect!

[@themonsterbaby]

LMAO

[@erikbartlett2147]

bill billings not true. There many other competitors at the 1980 Olympia.

[@diamondctball913]

Erik Bartlett woosh

[@DavidG-ws8cn]

The Oak should never have competed in Sydney 1980. He may have won the trophy but he lost so much more. Some competitors find it hard to give up their sport and knowing the right time to just walk away. I suppose when you’re rubber stamped the title you’re true integrity is questioned. That’s why Lee Priest is number one ☝️ in my humble opinion. True aussie.

[@Brad112476]

Great content dude, you just got sub and Arnold was in great shape that year.

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

Thanks man I appreciate it

[@av8r6969]

He is and always will be the greatest. He is Mr. Olympia! Imagine how enormous he would have been with the supplements used by the bodybuilders of today. He was genetically perfect as a bodybuilder. My opinion!

[@emulations8562]

When it comes to bodybuilding news and history there is only ONE guy who shows up and that's Nick's Strength and Power!

[@alhassanait1749]

So how much time this contest lasted ? 5 min ?!

[@nickanderson9922]

Great work bro, lot of important info as always...

[@Potsluck]

been subscribed since 4k your videos have been really well done keep it up.

[@scythe08]

Another fantastic vid, brother!

[@TheYRReyes]

For those who say Arnpld had no legs look at 4:03

[@WhyAreTheyOverHere]

@04:10 There you are apologizing for Sergio. SMH. The disqualifying Universe was a week prior. Arnold would have destroyed him that year.

[@Zeromusyates]

damn, thanks for the explanation. always found it odd there was a lack of photos

[@dannesweden6741]

Thanks for your good work on the videos.💪😘

[@rickj895]

good video, do a video about how Arnold looked in each Olympia ,good and bad shape

[@engage1942]

After I saw pictures of Arnold and Frank Zane, I just can't look at modern bodybuilders anymore. I think it maybe because of different mindsets. I saw countless interviews with Arnold and also few with Frank Zane and they give impression of really-really smart people. And also they both consider bodybuilding as a form of art, they was true painters, but! with very scientific and precise approach.

[@joesix4726]

Always good content in your videos!

[@PaulMichaelLevesque69]

Hi Nick.. Have U did a video about "The Myths" Oliva?? I like to see that especially with your voice and information..I always love your post..

[@kakadaf3]

arnold is the only one who skipped leg day and was praised for it !

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

I would also really love to compete in a show where I am the only competitor XD

[@standstrong2670]

Agreed...Thanks mate you legend.

[@thelongtrader4642]

5:54 What a schmoe Weider was...

[@danfalcone5358]

John great segment. Please do a piece on the great Don Howorth. An amazing physique !

[@Spills51]

Only a thousand??? I hope that guy made it ok -_-

[@WackoKillerDan]

Um yea Arnold is a millionaire

[@davidlandry9125]

Dont worry man he made it just fine xD

[@johnlawson4141]

Spills51 he has a net worth of 300 million

[@Grannyknockers]

WackoKillerDan- whoosh

[@Ragnar6000]

He put the money into real estate!

[@Tactical.Pastor]

Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that's what happened.

[@chargr383]

very interesting video. keep up the great work.

[@Danofstockport]

Great info' thanks Nick :-) Arnie looked AMAZING!!!

[@libertarianation1]

Arnold looked fantastic here, but why did he back out of the 1971 NABBA Pro Universe when he saw how Bill Pearl looked? Nick you should do a video about the 1971 NABBA Universe. Btw, the NABBA was the organization that had both an Ameteur and Pro Universe. NABBA started the Ameteur Universe in 1948 and the Pro Universe contest got its start in 1952.

[@markclark7178]

Arnold did look fantastic as he would say . Great videos nick .

[@SpectrumSurvivalist]

So I almost got second in this contest right behind Arnold, but since I was only 2 years old I couldn't get there. :)

[@lancemilliken9078]

Instant like crew checking in

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

My man

[@fromundacheesewheel721]

Seven minutes of straight knowledge dropping !

[@arnieslater48]

Arnold is still the bar that others try to reach. We are left with disproportionate monster trucks today. That’s why popularity of the sport has plummeted. I am glad to have competed in bodybuilding in the 90’s ( 1995-97 NWCBB) before bodybuilding in general got to its current state.

[@tauras665]

Popularity has plummeted???? I don't think so.....

[@danchanner7887]

Interesting. Explains why Arnie could call in a favour in 1980!

[@charlesmiller6281]

Arnold to bodybuilding is like Dark Side of the Moon to music, the Porsche 911 to cars, the Grand Seiko Spring Drive to watches. Arnold is the Bruce Lee of bodybuilding. There will always be bodybuilders. But among bodybuilders there will only ever be Arnold.

[@dardays1735]

That post on 0:35 unbeatable

[@lynnpannell4175]

looked great

[@fatkungfu1972]

IFBB..UNBAN LEE PRIEST NOW!!!

[@NicksStrengthandPower]

It's too late lol

[@justadude420]

ART CHOTIPRADIT - unfortunately it wouldn't matter. because of his surgeries Lee priest is done bodybuilding.

[@fatkungfu1972]

Right I forgot. Lee's car accident.

[@fatkungfu1972]

Nick's Strength and Power Yeah I forgot, the damn car accident.

[@ricardorivera6543]

He wouldn't make a dent in any division. Excessive amount of tats and his car accidents.

[@MnMS1904]

Damn 1971 line up was epic

[@jonreedart]

I wonder if the Arnold Classic were to ever come out from under the IFBB banner if it would be able to go head-to-head. It might take some time initially, but I feel like it could be successful.

[@milad192]

arnold is GOD of bodybuilding forever . the real ICON . thank you nick

[@seankenny52]

Take me to school dawg. Good shit

[@philheathsgutt2660]

Nick took bodybuilding histry in his major subjects :p

[@jcsheese]

arnold looked perfect in 71...no one can train for god given talent like this.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

The U.S. dollar experienced an average inflation rate of 3.99% per year between 1971 and 2017. $100 in the year 1971 is worth $603.76 in 2017. The "purchasing power" of $100 from 1971 is $603.76 in 2017.

[@ewalsh3871]

great info. Cheers

[@SirJamesDTech]

Lee Priest was in my opinion tossed out of the IFBB because he's a free thinker and vocalizes those thoughts without apology...him competing with another organization was the gift the IFBB was handed to do away with him. But Lee as I love him still wouldn't be silenced.

[@Eastern_SA]

The Oak. Awesome vid.

[@guydecervens]

I just heard The Rock is running for President in 2020

[@cabalofdemons]

The Weider Brothers read the writing on the wall: In order to be the premier bodybuilding federation the IFBB had to implement the "no compete" rule in order to deter bodybuilders from competing for other organizations. The best bodybuilders would be under one roof and the Weiders would reap the rewards. The downside is it deterred bodybuilders from competing in NABBA and other leagues which caused to them go belly up. Still, I don't think people are committed to leagues as they are their favorite bodybuilders. The same goes for the NFL, MLB and NBA. Folks want t see the best physiques and if that means supporting IFBB events they will do that.

[@johncole4882]

Dude i had no idea this happened this year