Arnold Schwarzenegger trains prisoners (very rare footage)

In the '70s Arnold Schwarzenegger used to go around and visit almost all the prisons in California, and youth facilities, to promote weight training for inmates. This is rare footage of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
You may recall a scene in Pumping Iron (shot in the mid-1970s) in which Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu are posing for a group of inmates at a prison. That wasn’t something that was staged just for the movie. They did actually go to prisons to give posing exhibitions. Arnold knew that weight training was one of the few things a lot of these guys had to get them through their days, and he figured the chance to see professional bodybuilders in person might have a positive effect on them - and it did.

[@sameerrko1]

ARNOLD is so inspiring.. he took bodybuilding to the next level.. which was unreal at that time

[@ollierussell88]

Arnold is the bruce lee of the bodybuilding world. This was actually pretty heart warming how he said these guys get negatives all the time so im gunna go in and do the opposite, he could of easily just boosted his ego but he didnt. Arnold understood well that the mind is an extremely powerful thing and if you can harness its potential with positivity you can apply it and succeed in anything. He is just one of those guys that when he sets his mind to something he will get the job done. Austrian migrant to california governor and many things inbetween...really admirable guy and it will be a sad day when he is no longer on this earth. He was my idol from 14 to 23, im 30 now and no longer do bodybuilding but arnold remains my hero. I think my head would explode with happiness if i ever met him.

[@sameerrko1]

ijcn0jir3nvjn3fjcifn no i am talking about bodybuilding as a whole..

[@sameerrko1]

Omega8kilo what's the big deal with it what are you talking about.. ? Every fucking professional bodybuilder is on steroids .. name one who is not on steroids? And Arnold Schwarzenegger is more inspiring then any other bodybuilders that's the reality...

[@ollierussell88]

Omega8kilo you just demonstrated your complete lack of knowledge of the sport. The top bodybuilders in the world are genetic freaks, it isnt about how many drugs you take. Imagine we are all born with a certain amount of bricklayers in our bodies, some poor guys have 1 or 2, others have 3 or 4 and the freaks like arnold have 8 or 9. The amount you have dictates how big you can get, but taking steroids will only give you an extra 3...and thats the same for everyone. The average guy can pump as many steroids as he likes into his body but he will never have the genetic potential to reach 12 bricklayers...unlike people such as platz, coleman, yates and offcourse arnold. I took steroids for a few years and let me tell you, you train harder on them than you do without them. They make you a little stronger but it still requires great effort to lift heavy weights, they increase recovery time so you end up lifting more and more often. Steroids are not an easy way out or cheating but something guys HAVE to do to be able to compete amongnst the top athletes. But if steroids were magically removed from the world, the top athletes would still be the top athletes no matter how hard the average guy trains.

[@ollierussell88]

Sameer Bordoloi i was explaining and making a point about steroids to someone who clearly doesnt know much about the sport...why would i write an essay explaining the whole sport? Does the sport really care about symmetry when bubble guts like phil heath take 1st place, or when a legend like lee priest never places. You are wrong, the modern sport wants "mass monsters".

[@santinorocco497]

Arnold was way ahead of his time and clearly shows in later life the guy is and was a winner Bodybuilding was lucky to have him Respect to the legend Salute 💪

[@sdrewe99]

Santino Rocco its one of the reasons how he became governor of California.

[@FlexinGains]

Fav film by Arnold go ! Ha respect and agree

[@Brandon-ir6xl]

He cheated took a shortcut called ANABOLIC STERIODS took the easier path. He did not achieve his muscle naturally. No respect for cheaters

[@funvidz4you405]

00:35 didn’t know Gordon Ramsey was in jail back then

[@jcoimbatore8045]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@roelpastors9588]

There just something about this guy. Can't really put my finger on it but everyone senses it when they are around him and they want to be at their best. I really look up to this man, even at his current age.

[@communityframework2213]

And it's got nothing to do with body building he's got a kind heart and it shows. He's a party guy as well, loves to see others enjoying themselves without trying to be the big man... Watch the video of him at carnival in Brazil.... Wouldn't go down well in 2018 but what a character

[@michealangel1556]

Tell that too the guy that kicked him

[@wubbalubbadubdub7597]

2:06 - “I’ll be back”

[@marcussmithwick6326]

wubba lubba dub dub *I will

[@exlipse3309]

wubba lubba dub dub that’s what my dad said before he left....

[@dd-om9nc]

Lmao, he did say it! I didn’t catch it the first time I watched!

[@beewalk34]

Arnold at the very end to an inmate "Don't worry. I will be back, and we'll train together!!!"

[@kevinchouinard9539]

What a team for the prisoners to be inspired. Arnold is the ultimate motivator. And Franco is a strength animal

[@diamondsandgold1993]

Ill always love my man Arnold. So positive. Even the guys half rep on pull ups he counted

[@hopeamadi-emina5711]

Arnold is a born/true leader . One who inspires and helps everyone.

[@MarcosJ-mq4lk]

@2.06 "I will be back"

[@hamelnjp6078]

The Terminator borns here.

[@gert-janboot3928]

Ill'be back was in the making !! ;-)

[@crashkorey]

Gert-Jan Boot I bet he doesn't realize he said that in the prison years later

[@dnsrollin1837]

exactly, he knew it right there and then!

[@TraumaER]

CodedToast his strive for excellence turned a standard 4 word phrase into 3 word phrase that stands the test of time. 😉

[@stephanwalter9956]

That’s why Arnold was the greatest not because of his record but of his engagement

[@boss22682010]

It's great to see someone like Arnold Schwarzenegger going into prisons and giving them positive feed back. Most of the guys there are born into a criminal family. Most follow the path and some don't. There's no reason so be mean. They are just people dealt with a bad hand. I hope some or those guys went to become bodybuilders when they went out. All though this was long time ago.

[@gianmariagori8991]

There’s a lot to learn from Arnold. He’s humble and never looks anyone down even the ones who deserve to. He always tries to get the best out of everyone. Thanks for inspiring me and so many other people!

[@ryutenmen]

The next day after Arnold left that prison, the guards had the easiest job for a two weeks period because all the inmates had so much soreness in their muscle that they could barely moved.

[@rayhnter9377]

Arnold is a cool dude every movie he made kicked ass

[@communityframework2213]

He's made some bad ones as well.... Yeah all those comedy films were terrible

[@Wistbacka]

mgtow rage kinder garder cop The movie where he is an action star moved to our reality And junior.... Ffs...

[@Natelaw1982]

The thing ive always loved about Arnold, and keeps him a favorite of mine is his postivity...hes always positive.

[@angelvictory5064]

They have Arnold Schwarzenegger posters in my gym. I always look at them and remember how important a positive attitude is when you want to make a change. 😍😍😍

[@masonr.powers7196]

This man is a national treasure.

[@gravewalker34]

He always talk about positive thinking even to prisoners.

[@SmellHat]

This comment section is high key fucked, Arnold is spreading a really positive message to these inmates which could most honestly impacted them on a deep level leading to them not reoffending...

[@mvrmvp]

SmellHat people are just expressing their insecurities because their lives are miserable so they want others to feel the same

[@communityframework2213]

Of course.... The American justice system is famous across the world for it's brutality. 3 strikes = life.. feed the homeless is a crime.... Totally fucked up country...most of those prisoners have more humanity than your average cop

[@penzancegunner857]

Zzz.zzzz.zzzz. comment are boring here!

[@jayaybe1]

*l3054* No, YOU suck! What a tragic view of the world you have. Poor baby, awwwwww.....

[@ickdon7999]

I’d put politicians and bankers in prison over these guys.

[@wes209]

1:22 He gave arnie the blood handshake ✊🏿

[@ItalianWarrior777]

Arnold and Franco were not afraid of the criminals

[@dsanti4069]

@Yosef Ben Yeshua we are all sinners . Including me and you

[@sid6554]

@ItalianWarrior Listen up Mister, we are all sinners . Including you

[@juliusmelgoza1624]

What a smart guy

[@Simonellistitches]

Such a great motivator, probably was able to make these guys feels so good about themselves

[@jimtomlinsom1279]

He's always been a legend

[@garrison6863]

He really was an ambassador for the sport. He deserves a lot of credit for that.

[@mikeyboy8127]

Arnold is such a dude.

[@JJones-nf9ce]

That's pretty cool 😎 he would make time to help get people in prison on a work out routine for their health and self confidence.

[@FlexinGains]

Justin Jones and to use fist as protection towards ppl with shanks

[@JJones-nf9ce]

ATHLETIC SOLDIERS bro if you think about it Arnold is keeping it real. He spending his time to share his knowledge and people.respect and appreciate that. Nobody would want to hurt Arnold or take a privilege and ruin it. It's all love his giving and they are giving it back.

[@FlexinGains]

i'll give u tips just ask me questions.

[@joycekoch5746]

Arnold did this video during his time off from competitive training in the late 1970's before his 1980 come-back. As someone who worked with inmates I can tell you the end of exercise equipment and outdoor exposure for inmates is both negative and counterproductive. This started back in the mid 90's and we see more substance abuse and mental health issues now than we did back 30 years ago. We need a 180 in our thinking if we want these numbers to come down.

[@davidarbelaez4395]

What else can you do in prison? Read tons and lift tons. Things that usually make you kick ass out of prison.

[@infiltrationwayne6772]

Arnold is inspiration on two legs.

[@tjeerdoosinga9932]

Arnold is,a nice guy give the inmates a sence of positive aboud themselves and they feel a littele positive for one day and maby they and nother turn of ther lives

[@hosoiarchives4858]

I will be back

[@mattdawg83686]

Hmm, a T-800 in friendly and fitness mode!

[@Ryan_1997]

Arnold is a legend man. 💪

[@chrisg9615]

The first time Arnie said "I'll be back" 2:05

[@Zyrt559]

He said I will be back towards the end of the video lol

[@_Only_Zuul]

Nun Ya do you think he ever came back?...to the prison?

[@godchildrenofsoul]

Arnold is that guy!

[@therookpiece]

Great find!

[@Momonga32]

Weightlifting brings us together... Sometimes

[@Angrykat420]

Arnold is a supper positive guy. He finds positivity in everything. Supper cool considering all the negativity bullshit

[@JossueND]

Superb man 💪

[@willr1820]

This is actually rare af

[@powertoachieve]

Arnold is a Champ and respected by all race around the world.

[@JesusChrist-xk9ee]

And when you inmates are done pushing heavy iron with me , we have to get to the roof of this prison and get out of here I have a CHAPPPAAAA!!!!

[@harry5138]

Great work Arnold, thanks heaps

[@donovanb9020]

1:33 love that mindset. The "how do you eat an elephant" principle. One set of five can seem daunting but, five sets of one? Hell, just about anybody's got five sets of one in them.

[@theenlightenedone1283]

Now that's a true hero 💪🏼😇 A true ambassador of bodybuilding

[@Lionlovesunity]

He really is the greatest.

[@markmadruga5121]

Love Arnold

[@tyranitar4246]

"I'll be back don't worry"

[@cristianomeireles403]

Simplesmente o rei das academias

[@thelmajohnson985]

WOW fantastic!!!

[@216kingDavid1]

What a nice dude

[@chilloutrollercoaster8363]

Hes just a good bloke arnie

[@johnf.kennedy7339]

Anyone know where the entire documentary can be viewed?

[@Santos-ek8md]

Where’s Kali Muscle?!

[@grottphd9090]

"These guys committed a crime! What are we gonna do with 'em?" "We're gonna make 'em stronger, and meaner, and make sure they have a bunch of criminal connections."

[@earlmartin1030]

They're not lifting weights now they took weights out of the California system. The inmates however have got other ways to build their bodies and they do do it. I have seen them make their own weights in the shops.

[@udaykaushal6902]

Wow bro it's really rare footage 👆👌

[@DoomSlayerEythyn]

Anyone notice Arnie saying, "I will be back".

[@mrpit2861]

0:53 25..27?

[@lionelvillahermosa653]

Excellent beautiful immortal.. El maestro Arnold.

[@StatiicsPew]

“8, 1 more come on. 9, thank you... aye” 😂😂

[@totttrax]

It's hard to believe arnold let them take the weights away

[@FlexinGains]

No one relates to Arnold he's not from USA and here he comes a pro body builder inspiring others than an actor. Fk me man, love how he says train instead of saying working out big difference it was all mental. I've been in the gym since 2010 off and on and he's always been an eye opening dude

[@yasinhenfs4540]

video title is wrong "Arnold Schwarzenegger trying to count to 100"

[@jonnyquest8774]

Wow, I didn't know Franco Columbo was in prison!

[@dagan8659]

1:28 gear third??????

[@THEONE-sy7zh]

TheSkillman 😆

[@blamethesocialmedia5871]

Arnold knew better than to count those pull-ups.

[@betrayals3882]

1:24 GOLD

[@MrPsychoZ]

💪💪💪💪💪

[@t5239857289578947594]

Arnold was starting off in movies at this time. Probably doing that movie with Jeff Bridges. And i'm pretty sure they asked him to bulk down for the role.

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

He said I will be back at the beginning of the video

[@tennomain4182]

2:06 “i will be back”

[@kbabcock1987]

Listen, I'm a big fan of the Austrian Oak...but keep in mind that when he became governor of California, he removed all the free weights from the prisons. Much respect for the man but I just find that ironic.

[@Myuck]

Kevin babcock Weights being banned in prisons in the state occurred in early 1998, when Pete Wilson was governor. Arnold didn't take office until 2003. Google, "Weights banned in California, Prison Legal News".

[@XXSomeDudeXX]

Them's some backtastic deadlifts at the end. Coach Arnie why aren't you trying to save homeboy's spine

[@vergecryptocurrency4552]

"Get to the choppaaaaaaaaa" arrrrrrrrgh.

[@user-cp3kp5fs2k]

I discovered arnold in prison the lifting aspect

[@_Only_Zuul]

0:12 R.I.P. that dudes shoulders...

[@bryanfowler2039]

they don't it's called drive.

[@briankerogoi4798]

He said I'll be back

[@Mr8ofspades]

When Arnold gets the pump?

[@yasirxxiii]

I thought he was Kevin Sorbo for a second

[@killAgram070]

0:10 elbows tucked in and thumbs over the bar...rip rich;)

[@brandonchan2120]

What's the name of the song on the radio, ninety ninety ninety !

[@davidamisola8038]

Why are prisoners so ripped and swole? The terminator.

[@bertrandqualo8147]

Wow

[@masteronepiece6559]

Choose the shortest prisoners .... check. Let them stand with Arnold to make him look like giant .... check. ....... Good Movie.

[@fitnessbrotherade2959]

Bodybuilding criminals??!!!😨😨😱😱😱😲😲😲

[@nathanblades3395]

fitness brother ade yes give them somthing to live for and there are less problems ALL thies men had no dad most likely

[@josethemacho]

Yes. Kali Muscle

[@Warrior519]

Everyone is a criminal. At some point everyone has broken the law. Inmates are just the ones who got caught. Be careful how you judge people.

[@nathanblades3395]

Warrior519 exsactly u light up a joint and u broke the law

[@valken666]

Warrior519 - So you murdered someone?

[@nvasudeva]

I would like to train Arnold 😬

[@edcho5774]

This explains why prisoners look so ripped.

[@dd-om9nc]

At 2 mins. did I see a frickn chem trail? How long they been doing that?

[@andulasis6283]

What is this exercise called at 1:08?

[@soolly357]

Theetiiiee!!

[@tombambauer5220]

Arnold off the juice

[@redhoode.n.y.6314]

Young aaaarnold..

[@hamarahal2961]

اسطورة

[@Themichaelwesten]

The Paump!!

[@PlutoTheGod]

0:30 Arnold trains Gordon Ramsay

[@RizwanKhan_99]

how do the prisoners get expensive meat, milk, eggs and protein to sustain their bodies? even we, leaving free, can't purchase that much!

[@Avm371998]

Rizwan Khan thats from the taxes we pay.

[@RizwanKhan_99]

AVM3798 that means jails are better than living free? You live free, you bust your ass to earn your livelihood, and still you struggle to put a decent meal on the table, and here, criminals are reaping the rewards of our hard work?!!

[@hughjasse4047]

Somebody asked this same question on reddit and some ex-con answered that their main source of protein was peanut butter and canned fish

[@igorstein5616]

Rizwan Khan Go Back to Pakistan the Arse Hole of the World where you were hiding Bin Laden ISLAM THE LIE NEVER EVER EVER TRUST A MUSLIM

[@lottierose8668]

they eat each other and the meanest guy survives that were they get there protein