1973: Arnold's Most Shredded Physique

At the 1973 Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger brought arguably his best conditioning ever to the Olympia stage.
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[@pratiksingh7882]

That chest is still unbeatable...legendary

[@xivwords5448]

Pratik Singh and arms

[@bosse641]

Best chest ever.

[@chrisvig123]

A physique that is actually desirable to have unlike today’s Olympia

[@gazcorn3195]

He never gets enough credit for his back. Of the few photos and bits of footage available, it always looks phenomenal, fully developed lower lats, big traps, thickness and width with a great Christmas tree.

[@blackwidow7804]

Gaz Corn yeah his back was great for that era. Thy why he was and still is the king. Fuck Phil.

[@yousufibrahim884]

@TheLusianPopa your an idiot

[@jerrydesu]

He was ripped that year for sure. He looks like the best of today's classic physique guys but with more mass. Still hard to beat even today. While his legs weren't huge by today's standards, his calves would blow away many top competitors today.

[@maixonmaxfull]

jerrydesu he had implants on his calves tho

[@unanonymous4655]

Mairon Mantovani No he didn't

[@tobytoxd]

yes he had

[@sonyx4500]

Karl Echnaton Hechtmeister Hering Where is the proof?

[@tofu8688]

@@maixonmaxfull that was lou dumbass

[@MontaukFilms7]

The thing about Arnold that made him such a legend was simply how aesthetic his physique was. I agree that 73 was the year he looked his "best", but seriously- has Arnold ever looked bad at a show? Even "soft" the guy looked amazing...

[@billyturner8296]

Sandy Collora 1980 he looked amateur, but thats only compared to his previous years. Even that year he managed to pack mass on quickly. So.... Youre right

[@elrey8876]

Could he have fought Alien and Predator in a dark alleyway?

[@Mahmood42978]

Arnold had some amazing legs, not sure why people scoff him on that. He's one of the most well roundedly developed bodybuilders ever. This is what established him as the face of bodybuilding itself.

[@etherealpetrichor9572]

TheLusianPopa he doesn’t get 3/3 on arms. His left bicep has way less peak than the right one

[@teamgohadouken9713]

Here is another ignorant af who thinks Arnolds legs doesnt have size, lmao. U dont know shit about the real Leg goal standard.

[@DanglingDingleBerry]

The dude is just the definition of perfection (no homo). Built like a freakin' Greek God and doesn't look abnormal in any way, shape or form. I mean has any human EVER had a more perfect looking body than 1970's Arnold? Looking at pics of Arnold from this time period and looking at pics of the Mr Olympia winners of today is just astounding. Body building went from building the most beautifully perfect muscular body imaginable to building the most freakish, cartoonishly-muscled body you could imagine. It's disgusting to see what the sport has turned into over the last 40-50 years.

[@jgamez5023]

I believe between 72 and 73 Arnold tore up his knee pretty bad, required surgery etc. I was listening to him talk about it in an interview. Once the doctor cleared him, he said he worked his lower body like a madman and it shows!

[@metalzen3480]

Bigger doesn't mean better and neither does being so vascual you look like a circulatory system chart. The bodybuilders of Arnold's era were just much more appealing than todays open class bodybuilders. Arnold will always be the standard for that balance of size, symmetry and conditioning. So glad this asthetic is making a comeback with classic physique.

[@yousefsobhani9502]

Seems it's leaning towards a mini-open division :p

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

It´s the same with body fat. Too low doesn´t look neccessarily better even if it makes you look more shredded.

[@Splitscreen83]

Amazing. Without question, the best physique of all time. His proportions here were amazing.

[@tobytoxd]

That's what i think, too! :D

[@MRALAINMICHAEL]

Yes ‘73. Great video Nick.

[@SGDeGalvez]

1:12 thats nasty wicked!! jeezus. The ZERO bubble gut really shows a guys work habits.

[@jbsnyder1736]

ARNOLD = GOAT

[@landon5370]

TheLusianPopa how dare u compare urself to arnold. Post a pic of ur dogshit physique so we can critique u

[@blueneptune5860]

JB flat earther logic

[@l9ikjam]

JB Snyder Ronnie Coleman is the goat

[@tobytoxd]

greek god

[@jbsnyder1736]

TheLusianPopa Maybe you should take a Xanax! This is all in fun AND bodybuilding is about the most subjective sport there is! We all have a favorite!

[@davidwicklin9943]

Excellent revisit of 1973 and Arnold's shredded conditioning as he was also developing more mass getting to his thickest, most massive in '74. He was more ripped than Nubret this year and had pretty well rebuilt his leg that had gotten hurt a year earlier. Striations and definitions are awesome on Arnold with that unique sweep like no other!

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

Anyone else noticed that the skin of these golden age bodybuilders was way smoother and aesthetic too? Even at high quality pictures and videos it´s a difference like day and night. The also never looked fucked up after retiring.

[@jmounce50]

If he could have combined 73 & 74 and had all those elements come together it would have been insane for that time period. He was already insane for the times, just imagine what that big and ripped look would have looked like.

[@Kristiansen73]

The king of bodybuilding 💖💖

[@richdegraff8883]

I’m more of a powerlifting guy but man, I can’t stop watching your videos on old school B.B. so straight to the point and well made, really helps me brush up on my strength sports history knowledge. I and I’m sure many others appreciate your efforts man!

[@fromundacheesewheel721]

Most shredded his chest and legs ever looked for sure

[@heimtime_lifting]

His striations are unreal 😳

[@MKD1101]

Connor Heim striations means?

[@tobytoxd]

pregnancy stripes

[@garrison6863]

I agree and have been saying the same thing for years. You can flip a coin between his best year, 1973 or 74. I would choose 73 since I think he looked really well conditioned. The pose at 1:30 is really neat, the cuts in the front thigh, the narrow waist, the V taper. The next year, he added some mass. But I think he lost some sharpness. I think this was his best.

[@TheBlondeOak]

Arnold definitely looked great in '73. The biggest surprise (to me) is that he was able to get his quads looking that good in time for the Olympia. They might not have been BIG, but considering the fact that he had a leg/knee injury in late 1972 (and his quads were VERY small at the beginning of 1973) --- he really accomplished something amazing.

[@TheBasedBalkan]

The legs back in those days looked WAY nicer than the huge legs people have today

[@bobofastora]

70's bodybuilders are so fucking aesthetic

[@daeholm]

750 bucks lol! Arnold wipes his ass with $750 today.

[@Panos125S]

0:36 / 1:36 Nothing Can Beat This ! ! !

[@haripillai2213]

Even this day we don't see a chest like that! Huge as well as conditioned!

[@king_david_fitness4736]

Just started watching your videos and I like all the information u bring

[@Alexred94]

you're easily turning into my favorite youtube channel.you and lui always entertain me as every other fitness channel is just boring vlogs.

[@greco37]

Especially his back looks like a road map back there, fingers everywhere...

[@mattshepherd1736]

NICK STRENGTH AND ARNOLD

[@major4176]

Nick is killing it with the content

[@clyde9767]

His a true legend

[@jaijeetht8507]

Great video about Austrian oak

[@stormjackson5110]

Great video! Never knew Arnold ever got this shredded!

[@DidoInFlames]

Arnold brought crazy quality this year

[@PraveenKumar-te5xm]

That Arnold's back 3:33

[@ballelort87]

Lol@Arnold kissing the lady handing him the trophy straight on the lips😎

[@mannygurado2689]

3:43 even Arnold's back has a forearm and clenched fist

[@justinjonathan9598]

Haha look at 3:05 Looks like Arnold and that lady really had it going😂 Great vid as usual btw Nick

[@MrShranky]

holy fuck serge nubret looked so good!! :O

[@PosiVibes_Hub]

I agree

[@droog2242]

I don't get the no legs.To me they look bigger than every ones.All his old photos of him against competition his legs are better.

[@rubenh7106]

I think his best physique was the 1974 Olympia.

[@danasaeed9018]

The boss of bodybuilding.

[@xAtticus.]

Nick you should do a video on Sibil “Grandma” Peeters and a follow up bodyingbuilder profile of Roelley Winklaar (possibly focusing more on his start of bodybuilding and his evolution to present day). Sibil competed in bodybuilding I believe throughout her 30’s and began training Roelly in the mid 2000’s when she was around 60 years old. Interesting story and there’s hardly any informational content on this topic so it would make for a cool video.

[@neneshubby]

Arnold looks great here. A beautiful physique to look at.

[@robanderson9736]

Great content Nick!! KEEP it coming.

[@miatarescue]

he "came" alot that year

[@VTFFTW]

can cer cumming at the gym, cumming at home, cumming back stage...

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

😂😂😂

[@Ignore14]

C U M M I N G D A Y A N D N I G H T

[@swey12637]

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[@AndreInvests]

Definitely more shredded than any other show I've seen him in!

[@bizzy5439]

Nick, it would be cool if you could get interviews with some of the golden era guys that are still alive. Plenty I'm sure would be cool with it if that's your cup of tea

[@BuckSlayer-nx9rt]

All kinds of feathers and striations all Kindz!!

[@jlf56]

you always have some good info in your videos!

[@GuppyPal]

Arnold came shredded in 1973 because he didn't win quite as easily in 1972 and the judges told him they wanted to see him leaner, so in 1973, that's what he focused on. I actually think his 1974 body was most impressive though. He was slightly less conditioned, but he was freaking huge, and he was at his most impressive, imo.

[@blackwidow7804]

1974 was the best Arnold imo. He was still shreded but with more mass and his legs were even better than in 73.

[@xivwords5448]

Arnold was the best ever

[@39Hundred]

Can you do a video on the 2015 Ruby Classic Jason Genova vs the 2017 Ruby Classic Jason Genova? I think the 2015 version had better conditioning and the 2017 had more mass.

[@mickshaw555]

loll

[@visualizeme-tz3ng]

lol W

[@liberalchuhain1833]

3:37 damn those calves

[@gymwars1244]

The greatest.

[@AakashDrall.]

Awesome bro...

[@thebatmanrn8908]

Great video as always, Nick. Perhaps you should consider a video on the top 10 (or so) greatest posers of bodybuilding?

[@jerm9864]

I'm never early anymore

[@tammylarson2899]

You are right on this one chief.

[@shashikantvanjeri48]

Arnold's Strength and Power

[@gianniszografinis3695]

More videos about Arnold!

[@kas8887]

dedicated talent

[@bagzy868]

to achieve what he did with the height he had in the era he was in....thats a-fucking-mazing. legend

[@ironman2326]

The only thing Sergio had over Arnold was a smaller waist. Arnold's chest and arms, etc were much more aesthetic.

[@tshepp89]

Long live the king

[@electronicatutorial]

Arnold GOAT.

[@EricPetersen2922]

I’m pretty sure Artie Zeller took those pics in the thumb. Man he was a great photographer.

[@dylananderson4844]

I agree Arnold looked amazing

[@Numbaesthetics_]

I wasn't first but this channel is growing faster and faster

[@billyturner8296]

Nick, I've been training for about a year and I'm full natty, I'm only young and was wondering how long you think it will take me to be competition ready. I understand you can't say for definite as you don't know me, but I'd appreciate your opinion

[@briansemple1334]

I have to agree.

[@IvanTerreroDDS]

On point!

[@texashistorian7966]

Its a shame he would never return to that original 1971-74 245lb. condition which might have given Haney a fit in the 80s if he would of kept competing at that size up through the late 80s or so, which could have been possible.

[@dashingdreww1185]

GOAT

[@970ronaldo]

Some of his pose is still ubeatable

[@aran125]

Agreed, he was shredded in 73

[@nahuelise4055]

allright whats coming on guys..i love that intro nick

[@gerrysubianto7587]

Nahuel Ise whats going on*

[@VTFFTW]

Are you still going to do bodybuilding competitions?

[@vasantvadar4761]

All time best body

[@ivossmarttv468]

Arnold was a foot taller in those days.

[@DM-yi1ur]

@SYNERGISTIC123 6'2

[@mrharpreet88]

1972 he had knee surgery and in 1973 he brought this physique Arnold is Numero Uno

[@TheSpritz0]

I was your 700th "Thumbs Up", Brother!!!

[@aaronrus]

i think Sergio is the one that claim he was banned from '73.. i think he actually just no showed because he knew he was done

[@kevinfromsales6842]

Wait...who is he smooching at 1:00?

[@Kiido11]

I'm curious too. Did he actually kiss the prize presentation lady right on the lips??

[@enriqueernesto738]

Patrick Todd It's Barbara Outland Baker, Arnolds first long term relationship after his move to California. She wrote a biography about Arnold

[@jcgjcg3844]

Logan Gagne why do you have to be rude he was asking a legit question. Hell I was wondering the same thing!

[@timcastro3917]

A video of Arnold would be 4:20 long I see what you weren’t trying to do but did 😉 Arnold is numero uno 🍁💨

[@Underhills]

The difference between a juiced Arnold and the guy that came off the PED's in between competitions is remarkable. Goes to show how potent the roids are. He actually didn't look like a BB when the chemicals had left his body, he was left with a quite slim yet athletic physique when he came off the juice - NO where close to the jacked and big muscular body he had when the syringes were filled with testosterone, decca and winstrol. People tend to forget that Arnie was a product of PED's just like champs like Lance Armstrong. The latter guy was crucified for it. Arnold was glorified. Roids ain't fair.

[@anemos3408]

Ends at 4:20 ? Nick be smoking that stuff !

[@burtwrap3093]

Can you do a vid about Francis Benfatto? Please!👍

[@truongsinh9955]

Not to take anything away from Arnold, but I think the reason he was most shredded on stage in 73 was partly because he was inspired by the movie Enter The Dragon (released in 73), in which Bruce Lee demonstrated his most shredded physique ever, possibly by far the most shredded physique of any human being during that period in time. Considering the movie was hugely popular when it came out (and became a classic since then), perhaps bringing that level of conditioning on stage would get on the better side of the judges and public viewers.

[@sonyx4500]

IsokineticX No Arnold wanted to be in his Best Shape ever to beat Sergio Oliva once and for all. Frank Zane in 1972 puts Bruce Lee's Conditioning to shame www.google.at/search?client=ms-android-samsung&source=android-home&tbm=isch&source=hp&ei=7PVuW9OuBsL06ASzkIHgBw&q=Frank+Zane+1972&oq=Frank+Zane+1972&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-img.3...1486.7966..8349...0.0..0.232.2594.0j12j3......0....1.......3..0j41j0i30j0i8i30.v8N-Fn-85r4#imgrc=dHX9Q_u1MRJCkM

[@cesteres]

Are there sharper pictures somewhere of this olympia? I know they used film back then and it probably was a little dark but still...

[@Sicronix]

4:20 , Arnold would be smoking his cigar

[@seanbobier1204]

Vince is the man.!

[@arlie4305]

Nick, have you ever thought about doing a video on Brian Whitacre? Imo, the greatest drug free bodybuilder ever. Top notch conditioning. He isn’t well known because he doesn’t like to subscribe to the quick-attention IG culture, and he’s probably pretty busy being a professor to care.

[@apu_apustaja]

4:20 baby!

[@kevinblank1481]

i feel like arnold looked the best in 74, sometimes more shredded doesnt mean more aesthetic

[@tidothesloth]

At 3:46 I think the guy in the background on the right was pushing too many pencils

[@TheAlbinoBaskerville]

Glade I'm not the only one that saw that lol.

[@darkshadow54]

It's not Carl Weathers. It just looks like him