Arnold Schwarzenegger | Exclusive Ladder Interview

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Arnold Schwarzenegger sits down with Ladder Chief Nutrition Officer, Adam Bornstein, for an exclusive interview to discuss the importance of rituals, staying consistent, and staying active. Arnold shares his workout routine, diet tips, biggest inspirations, and motivation to help you stay focused on your workouts and your goals.
Schwarzenegger is an actor, businessman, best-selling author, philanthropist, former professional bodybuilder, the 38th Governor of the State of California, and the co-founder of Ladder. His philanthropic efforts include an after-school program for kids (After Schools All-Stars), coaching for the Special Olympics, and co-founding a global non-profit dedicated to climate change.
0:18 - What’s one ritual you practice/follow every day?
02:58 - Do you use rituals to help you achieve your goals?
06:55 - Who has insisted or influenced any of your rituals?
18:20 - What was a big setback in your life? What did you do to come back from it?
33:12 - Explain the concept of reps. How have “reps” helped you achieve success?
34:52 - When you’re feeling drained, what do you do to recharge?
43:45 - Do you have any rituals regarding using technology and social media?
46:35 - Do you have any surprising habits, rituals and routines?
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[@GoldenEraBookworm]

Arnold is a King amongst men. We are lucky to be able to still hear his wisdom

[@ifeelit4448]

stop worshipping people this like this. its cringe. Hes cool and accomplished sure. no need to bow down to him like a pop culture washed idiot

[@saschabangert9301]

@@ifeelit4448 Schleich di du bachl 😃

[@Gitohandro]

King of steroids

[@CliffuckingBooth]

@@Gitohandro Another envious dumbass who doesn't know how steroids work...

[@shred9475]

Arnie is a living breathing legend.

[@darrellnypaver1951]

When I was getting married my fiance always new how much I admired him so she wrote him a letter and invited him to our wedding. This was years ago (July of 1998). He wrote back and said he could not make it. He was filming a movie or something like that. With the reply to the letter he included a beautiful picture of his self and autographed it for me. What a great gesture most stars and famous people would have not taken the time to do that and just completely ignored it. He is right he is very special and the world is a better place because of him. He is a insperation to me and thousands of other people because of his amazing life and his accomplishments.

[@tomtomd.6841]

A wonderful compliment...

[@karolyholczhauser1528]

Amazing wife, congrats sir! Yes, I always admire Arnold for many many things and he had his impact on my life, however one thing why I love him the most: true gentleman, down to earth guy. One of his old friends, a Hungarian Producer (Andy Vajna) died in Jan 2019. They made first terminator movies together. Arnold flew to Hungary to attend his funeral AND did the same back in LA, to attend the USA funeral. I am very luck, I met Arnold in Budapest in 2015, we have our picture together. I hope I can meet him once again. Many things happed since then!

[@ambycakes]

I could totally picture Arnie saying he couldn't make it and making his fans feel like they matter and he wanted to go instead of just "no". What an awesome story. This made me super happy tbh!

[@geofftracy4795]

what a selfish thing to do.. bothering him and asking him to come to a complete stranger's wedding......yikes

[@MisterBlue80]

Whoa Nice 👍

[@williamtaylor5193]

I love to hear Arnold giving advices.

[@gregf8167]

Yeah not all the wrong advices

[@Sketcher86]

@@gregf8167 You mean training 5 hours a day ?

[@mpp7010]

Brilliant!

[@lynnb8600]

I laughed out loud. bless your little heart

[@mynameiswrm]

😂😂😂

[@guchiguchi3388]

Cant ask for a better interviewer. highly recommend.

[@SlaineCZE]

Good interviewer - lets Arnold finish, does not interrupt him. Good job.

No one interrupts Arnie.

[@Stevenwaupevon]

@ no hnhb bb by q

[@geraldherrmann787]

never interrupt the boss

[@shawnhapney8784]

He knew he would live longer by not interrupting Schwarzenegger.

[@JesusOnlySavesEternally]

Cameraman too fancy. Stay on close up of Arnold most of the time. We don’t need long views. Thank you

[@kartikbhatt4173]

Arnold is like my second dad. I love this guy. He has an extraordinary mindset and he has achieved so much. When Arnold talks I listen and listen and listen!.

[@HassanAli-qn1uo]

Don't be surprised if he is your dad hahaha

[@ericwilliams626]

You mean he's the dad that you actually listen to. ;-)

[@kennynakawaki]

I have never seen this interview before. I must watch every one of Arnold’s interviews. Everything that comes out of his mouth is just pure inspiration and makes me wanna workout or do something productive already. My favorite celebrity for the past 3 years straight and probably will be for the rest of my life.

[@spidey677]

I’m 36. I saw a good chunk of his movies growing up in the theaters with my dad. I swear dude. Back then he was larger than life. Between him and Al Pacino, they were our favorite actors. They always delivered for fans and gave us what we wanted.

[@flex_piper]

This man knew exactly what life he wanted at such a young age, Then he went and literally worked his way into accomplishing every dream he had. Fascinating life he has lived.

[@naveedahamed4379]

Motivational and inspirational speech.love for you from India. I keep watching this whenever i need motivation always.

[@premium_chrome]

Tbh his only dream was body building then went into acting cause he couldn't do body building forever and finally politics just cause he wanted to try it. Doesn't really matter though because in the end his dream or not the man had the drive to work for shit and got it done. Arnold will always be such an amazing role model for me and should be for everyone else also.

[@MileZeroFilms]

100% The word "inspiration" gets used a lot but when it comes to Arnold's life it truly applies.

[@tekiero]

does he have family

[@matterhorne89]

@@premium_chromethat’s not entirely true. He was inspired to get into acting through bodybuilding by Reg Park. He saw him playing Hercules in movies while being Mr Universe and thought “damn, I wanna do that”

[@BroBibleOfficial]

"I'm not ordinary, I'm extraordinary" - Arnold, forever the GOAT

[@shaicecream5246]

One of the few people I'd actually dedicate an hour or hours of listening to.

[@kellykizer6718]

Ok Hiram 😜👌👁

[@shaicecream5246]

🙏😛

[@tomtomd.6841]

Same !

[@adz4340]

Call me crazy but I've listened to this video atleast 5 times

[@tomtomd.6841]

@@adz4340 Me: 7 Times :-)

[@stevebaldock]

What a great interview. Arnold you should do more of these longer interviews. Who in the world would give this a thumbs down...jeez, haters got to hate. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@HassanAli-qn1uo]

Probably his ex wife kids and illegitimate son?

[@1cbert]

Arnold is one of the greatest motivational speakers.. going back 50yrs this guy has motivated more young people to go out and better there lives.whether lifting weights or changing your diet once you've heard him speak you want to get up and make changes to your own life..

[@mrjimbo2920]

The man is nothing short of pure inspiration, self-made in every sense. Love it. Thanks Ladder team and Big Arnie.

[@thatspiritualhumane]

If he'd do an hourly podcast everyday, I'd postpone my routines & listen to him, definitely ! Bczo my routine will include listening to Arnie's podcast !

[@thelmajohnson985]

I am consistent with one thing and that is when I open my eyes in the morning I say THANK YOU.

[@stephanesway9409]

Our most limited ressource as human being is ''time''. Arnold has always been very generous sharing this precious time for the betterness of everyone eager to listen... Thank you Sir!!!

[@darrellnypaver1951]

I love Arnold, I always learn something every time I hear him talk about how he does things. He is my mentor, idol and hero.

[@Stumc46]

Only take advice from someone who has done it. Arnold is an inspiration.

[@gopherstate777]

Arnold has also paid for his mindset. He is pretty inflexible and is prone to being an extremist. Nothing teaches like failure. And for all of his tremendous success, he has had also tremendous failures. He destroyed his marriage with infidelities and fathered a son out of wedlock. He damaged his reputation as a bodybuilder competing in the 1980 Mr. Olympia which many consider was fixed. His run as Governor ended with him having major regrets that he even served. And mostly he has damaged his body with years of steroid taking that affected his heart which he claims was congenital. He is to be admired to be sure, but not emulated.

[@AfterlifeKitchen]

Always love hearing Arnold speak he is a very smart inspirational person

[@ShipSpottingNederland]

100%

[@raimundosilva4382]

E aí cara bom você é o cara Yasmin pediram para você enviar uma carta diretamente para ele não delegacia aqui me informou para vocês enviar uma carta diretamente para você enviar uma carta diretamente do FBI os contatos daqui é isso que eles pediram para mim mandasse enviar sua aqui em Caraguatatuba nome de Raimundo Raimundo meu nome preciso enviar uma carta diretamente com FBI daqui que eles pedirem me informaram

[@raimundosilva4382]

O que você me deu de bom e se destruindo com a******** de crime deles que você me deu de bolos e você me deu de bom a Lara destruiu com a senha d********* criminala Lara vamos tchau preço destrói tudo que vocês me dão destrói comele sentiu que vocês me dão de bom e coloca a senha d*********

[@raimundosilva4382]

O FBI daqui pediu para vocês mandar uma carta para ele enviar

[@raimundosilva4382]

O FBI daqui me formou para vocês enviar uma carta para eles primeiro para poder entrar em contato com vocês para que de Caraguatatuba interior de São Paulo Raimundo do meu nome

[@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691]

He's so smart... it's crazy. I wish I could talk to him and learn everything he knows in life. You name it he's done it. Some people are just teachers naturally. I also love his sense of humor. He's hilarious too. Lol.😎

[@siemniak]

He is a Do'er not a philospher. Good for him.

[@alansmithee3236]

ARNOLD IS A LIVING LEGEND. GIVE HIM HIS FLOWERS WHILE HE IS STILL HERE GUYS. WE ALWAYS NEGLECT PEOPLE UNTIL ITS TOO LATE, THIS IS WHY ITS IMPORTANT FOR ME TO SAY ARNIE WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!

[@MorrisB3]

23:20 "We have set backs but if you have a very clear vision & a very clear goal you can come back from those setbacks very quickly. The key thing is is to not fall into this trap about feeling sorry for yourself because there's enough people out in the world suffering much more.." (Arnold Schwarzenegger)

[@michaelangelo5783]

Yeah like that spook that running kicked him in the back.

[@slasher9883]

Love him or hate him, you can't deny that he is a very inspirational person.

[@jandeenphoto]

Used to see him on Venice Beach. Few people generate the quality of energy he has.

[@Wildeheart79]

There's more useful advice for life in this 50 minute interview than 3 years of college. Loved it!

[@tunnoton]

The sudden softness of his voice when he started to talk about animals and how relaxing their company is, it was really moving.

[@davidborg7817]

I ran my own gym in Malta for many years and I remember the walls were covered with Arnie body building posters !

[@rockyrambo8696]

David Borg saw that in Marsaskala... Poster of Ronnie and Arnold

[@argocomics6207]

I half Maltese and always remember seeing Malta listed in the world reports in Muscle Builder which became Muscle and Fitness. Bodybuilding must have been big there.

[@clydesimpkins7335]

David which gym was that? I live in Malta

[@onenation8707]

I couldn't imagine the 80s and 90s without Arnold. He was the face of the movie industry back then, who had a larger then life career and personality. Incredible achievements and truly inspirational. I'll watch this later it's 3am here, lol.

[@kv9264]

According to Arnold you should've already been sleeping xD

[@JB-zo7ln]

Arnold doesn't approve of you being up this hour. Man needs his 6-7 hours of sleep to let the body and mind repair itself. Here is a blueprint that you can use that will chart the course for the rest of your life. Thank me later. You're welcome. 4:30a - Wake up, drink a glass of water, take a multivitamin, brush teeth and urinate. 4:35a - quietly recite your favorite prayer, poem, or motivational saying. 4:50a - jog a mile, bike ride 2 miles, walk 5 miles, or use any cardio equipment you prefer for 1 hour. 6:00a - drink a glass of freshly juiced beets, carrots, celery, apple, pear, mango, parsley, wheatgrass and wheat germ. 6:30a - diarrhea from 6 a.m. drink 7:30a - shower, masterbate, brush teeth and floss, optional teeth whitening, wash face, shave, moisturize, deodorant, clip finger nails, comb hair, flex in mirror. 8:00a - eat breakfast 8:30a - drive to work 9:00a - 8:00p - work (meal 3 & 4) 8:30p - arrive at gym and weight train for 1.5 hours 10:00p - shower and then drive home, drink a large protein drink. 10:30p - brush teeth, say a prayer or something, go to sleep until 4:30a.

[@Xerxez22]

@@JB-zo7ln This is... AWESOME!!! 😂😂😭

[@suj1201]

@0:20 I wouldn't call it "riginals" either 😉 This is a great interview with Arnold. I've listened to it a few times already.

[@ExileLBL]

I've read tens of spiritual books, but this are the best words, I've ever heart. It will have surely impact on my life, thank you!!

[@zoki1911]

3 am i can't sleep and i found this on youtube so inspirational 🙏💪

[@paulnewman4624]

One of the best and most informative interviews I have have ever watched. The guy asked great questions and listened without interrupting. Great job. If you want motivation you should listen to those ie (Arnold,) people who have actually done it and not these self help gurus who just tell you stories and make millions from it.There’s a lot of great information here if you want to be a high achiever!!!

[@ONeluckypie]

Paul Newman Yes interviewer has done a real great job. Very cool, smart guy with spot on questions. Arnold is great as ever. Some say he has became estrogene soaked libtard, no sir, the guy is full of life energy and eager to share his amazing experiences.

[@veemal]

An honest interview, very refreshing, and i learned some new routines from Arnold. The interviewer showed good respect and kept quiet until the answer was given. I wish i could shut up like that.

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

He's one of the best men alive.

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

@Arnold Stallone LOL

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

Ooooo, terrible, terrible thing. That means he is a horrible man! Your comment is so stupid it should have a trophy

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

@5150 OU812 Hahahaha, fuck you too, brother. God bless

[@Catholic-Redpilled-Spaniard]

@5150 OU812 You have what?

[@gabrielahimsa4387]

ya like joey carbstrong and dr greger

[@jamesdeligio2761]

love arnold ! i met and got a picture with him at the 2019 arnold classic! such an awesome guy!

[@onenation8707]

My man 👍🏼 I'm so jealous 😭. I'd love to meet him shame it ain't going to happen.

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

cool!

[@lalisitabonita]

@@onenation8707 you don't know that!

[@starshadow5167]

I would love to meet him. I've watched literally all his movies. I don't think there's any movie of Arnold I haven't seen.

[@LikelyProcrastinating]

“I know you guys always try to invent new words...” I love the way Arnold terminates the new self-help, sorry “wellness” lingo immediately at the start. He has a way of delivering funny, no bs advice. You should read his book Total Recall if you like his interviews.

[@simomaphumulo9801]

We are so proud to have such men like Arnold. Always inspiring us

[@MB-uj7hp]

I went to see every Arnold’s movie in the 80’s and 90’s. I remember saying ..through out the movie “look at his bicep... look, look!

[@bkw11]

Arnold is one of a kind. There will be not another quite like him.

[@RickCartwright]

“No one trained in the morning” .. the moring is the best time to train:). Love this interview.

[@clydesimpkins852]

Rick Cartwright It is the best time to train, before the Coronavirus I would start training at 6.30am, then shower and go to work

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

there is morning people and evening people

[@LuiBastardo]

Arnold is Numero UNO! Greetings from Österreich ( Austria)

[@adamprasek9640]

@Tony I would not be so sure. I suppose that Schwarzenegger is more famous than Mozart, especialy among culturaly uneducated people. Generaly speaking, I think that most classic authors are terribly overrated.

[@christianlaufer-gernemann5471]

Arnold is such an inspirational human being, I so much enjoy listening to him! I still remember an interview with him in german in the late 90s where he proudly spoke about the children seats in his Hummers 😁 that was hilarous. A real Arnie classic ....love him!!

[@NihilistGhost]

“A quitter never wins and a winner never quits.”

[@I_luv_my_fans]

Arnolds positive attitude is incredible

[@Paul-vg2fd]

Adam, I really hope you thanked Mr Schwarzenegger. That was one of the best interviews of his I've seen. Btw- "If I'm not mistaken" the friend he referred to who was a teacher who does Transendental Meditation- is Mr Frank Zane.

[@miadelavier4315]

i like how the interviewer lets him just speak... Arnold is the best.

[@ЖИЗНЬРУССКОГОИТАЙКИ]

Arnold the one and the best of all the time! Great person, always motivate me!

[@bd764]

Glad I came across this interview. Arnold has been my mentor and inspiration since I was 16 in 1980.Bodybuilding gave me such a solid foundation for life.He shows us that the body may age and change,but the spirit never does.

[@briancarney5029]

Agreed interviewer is one of the rare few

[@billosevics]

arnold has to sit down and write a guide of how to make it mentally...he is so insightful

[@KIos56]

The best personal interview made by Arnold. Thanks :)

[@michaelszymanski5683]

This dude inspires the heck out of me everyday. Myself being born into a European family fueled by hard work and entrepreneurship, Arnold is the uncle I never had!

[@PaulisVidal]

This is a great interview, the questionnaire is actually ASKING good questions!

[@montydaniels1054]

Arnold, if you read comments, I have to say is you're not only a great roll model but also you practice what you preach. The people at Gold's Gym know that since they're there early every day when you're doing your morning workout. Great video, thanks for posting it and best of all, featuring such a great man and actor... Thanks Arnold...

[@spartan2188]

Arnie is the legend of legends. He is and has been my idol for a very long time (aside also from my dad). Stay strong Arnie, you look great for your age!! Arnold will always be numero uno!

[@izzyshepherd9714]

Arnold is very wise and accomplished. It's very uplifting (no pun intended) to hear his words. Through his success and fame, he's still very humble. Truly inspirational. Hearing his advice, it's changed my mindset in some ways. Thanks, Arnold. Also, good interviewer.

[@boaz104]

one of the best interviews ever! thank you so much!

[@edgardarndt1481]

Thank you for this Interview, It`s really open and Honest . All the best Arnold and Stay Healthy , best wishes from Germany.

[@111Phoenix777]

That was an AMAZING interview!!! Very interesting, and also insightful and informative.

[@therajitusa]

Arnold has a heart of gold and down to earth person. Miss his whiskey and Lulu pets. They are fun to watch.

[@KodyKimani]

He is always posting videos of them on facebook - it was Lulu's birthday today and he gave her cake - have a look

[@jimmysmom7449]

@@KodyKimani was it oatmeal carrot cake? Arnold says Lulu loves carrots, and oatmeal cookies!

[@jimmysmom7449]

love this interview, and the painting you did for your mom for mother's day. you're the most extraordinary person on the planet!

[@jerryblake4088]

I always wanted to meet Arnold, he really inspired me, I got into weights for a short time, but I always believed in weight lifting, I can't do it now, but I still love it.

[@samn3276]

First time listening to this podcast because of AS. You just gained a new fan because that’s how to interview!!! Short & poignant questions then let the guest flow! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rinaldo8754]

This interview gives me inspiration. And I need that in my life. The questions and answers mean very much to me.... So thank you both very much.

[@ikeyasector]

I'm only 3 mins in and I agree. I'm 43, just started to lift weights and on the weekends, I eat like a bird. I'm trying to get rid of my gut which isn't huge but it's growing.

[@roadstar499]

extreme discipline...very few people have it..

[@petaranic4784]

Big respect for Arnold.

[@mikestock969]

That's Arnold's Life and wisdom paraphrased in 50 minutes. Yet he still has so much to teach, I truly appreciate this video/interview. Arnold got me interested in weight training as early as my junior high school year's. My memory is of myself looking into a bodybuilding book of Arnold Schwarzenegger's training routine. That is what got me motivated to embark on weight training.

[@princecruzet6537]

Nice I hope someday I can have interview with Arnold.. ;) Cheers

[@jamesharding8764]

Inspiring you always learn from Arnold he always makes an impact on me

[@mrsaizo0000]

My morning routine: 05:20 wake up. Eat a light breakfast. Go to work (there is a gym there). Workout for 45 minutes - 1 hr. Shower/relax. Eat some more breakfast. Relax. 08:00 Work 1 hr earlier..

[@Greg_Chase]

Fantastic interview. The section about "create a routine of actions that lead to your goals, then do repetitions without asking 'should I or shouldn't I'" Thank you!

[@twobraincells4364]

Great interview....pleasure listening to Arnold spill the beans on his experiences and wisdom. Old school is quality school these days...much needed in a world of complainers and whiners.

[@gabezepeda5010]

Fuck yes, I hear you

[@NicoOtt]

I can listen to his stories all day long. So fascinating. Big Arnold.

[@pauloyeghe1637]

So the split workout Arnold did ..2 hours morning, 2 hours evening was born out of routine. Ahhhhh! Pundits nowadays were saying its a version of 2 days training one day off..but they were wrong. It's all based on routine. Just do it and get used to it.Thanks Arnold so much 👏 👏 👏

[@OldWurlitzerMusic]

always love to listen to Arnold , great vlog !

[@deanbrandt2748]

Wish he was my mentor and friend. He’s a great guy and an amazing person. Bless him.

[@johncharlesbulmer146]

Amazing Man, and directed to achieve new horizons and positive energy and happiness in life.

[@marisaabrudsky7768]

Arnold everyone loves you ! thanks for being so awesome. ♡

[@gymdave199]

I could listen to Arnold talk all day long. I love.this video. He truly inspires.

[@sha8921]

Great interview! Thank you Arnold, for those inspirational words!!!🤩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@k_alex]

Arnold is an amazing person through and through, a real role model.

[@srilakshmivilas4589]

Thanks Ladder for such a useful interview.

[@KW86.]

Adam, great interview, powerful listening, let Arnold finish. Great example 👍

[@BananaAlert]

This man is truly extraordinary. Great interview. I've learned things and got inspired.

[@smallwoodworldwide]

Arnold always dropping gems! A great listen! Great work bornfitness

[@ElroyMunson]

Those skulls (movie props) really tie the room together nicely... Warms up the room with coziness and warmth... Perfect centerpiece for the kitchen table. Sane... (probably Red Sonya props)

[@ganirintiniano]

Arnold is one of my chilhood pillars

[@gabrielahimsa4387]

well said, mine is ramana maharshi, the one that first thought me Ahimsa. arnold have that vibe too... dont need animal cruelty for big muscle

[@MarkGoudie]

Fantastic interview, asked a lot of great questions, didn’t interrupt and was really relaxed. Fantastic! Loved hearing about the chess and habits etc was really good!

[@Kevink4240]

I am going to feel so sad, same as I'd have lost my own brother when his time to leave this world will come. He is and always will be a motivation for human kind!!! Always an idol! 🙌🏻❤️

[@Yebi263]

He made fitness mainstream

[@4subvoid4]

Perhaps you leave before? :)

[@jimmysmom7449]

@@4subvoid4 LOL good point! because we never know how long we're here for

[@KittenFeet-zw7hm]

High school newpaper level interview, Arnold was a saint as always. Good on everyone for pulling this off. Interviewer: study the technique

[@starshadow5167]

I don't care how old I get or how old Arnold Schwarzenegger gets, I will always love hearing him say ' police officer '. ( I'm an 80s kid, grew up watching and loving this man. My hero ).

[@El_turco82]

Arnold is living legend, i hope he will live a long and healthy life. He has been my hero since I was a child, even though I am 39 years old and actually have no heroes anymore, only he will always be one.

[@RichS.74yroldbodybuilder]

You have to remember Arnold doesn’t make excuses for his life. He pretty much tells you what he thinks. You either like him or you don’t. It doesn’t matter what people comment about him , they will never accomplish what he has done.

[@imerik62]

Fun interview. Enjoyed Arnold's perspective on things.

[@jamesmillard177]

Arnold you've helped me greatly. I appreciate you

[@cristinaquitto9958]

Thank you for sharing this interview, it was fantastic, and is really awesome to know that he takes his time to paint and create his gifts, it was so sweet, full of love.

[@andikaydhaa]

U were never an ordinary person ! Great interview. Very inspiring. Thanks Arnold

[@caglarsingletary4655]

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER actually helped me start BodybuiLding ,of which I said I could not do,but he verbally gave me confidence because a week later my chest was at it's necessary hypertrophy and am in the Competition-Tournament Phase.

[@seagypsiesbellydancers3047]

We should have more inspirational people like Arnie talking in schools