Arnold Schwarzenegger stepped down from the stage nearly half a century ago. But the spotlights on him still haven't faded. And neither has his passion for the sport, nor working out.

Schwarzenegger, in his zone, was a force to be reckoned with. 'The Austrian Oak' boasts a career that left no room for suspicion about his dominance. Besides winning the coveted Mr. Olympia seven times, he defined the entire golden era of bodybuilding.

On April 29, the 78-year-old posted a picture of himself at the gym doing bicep curls, showing that working out wasn't just his way of preparing for competitions; it is the way of his life. The caption to his post read, "Still pumping."

Even today, Schwarzenegger's physique remains the blueprint for the Classic category, with his toned overall stature and picture-perfect body proportions. But Schwarzenegger is not only a legacy to admire. He still remains close to the sport, helping write its next era.

Bodybuilding events like the Arnold Classic, which he helped co-found, help bring new faces of the muscle world to global stages.

Moreover, through mobile apps like Arnold Pumps Club, which he mentioned in his post, Schwarzenegger democratizes the world of fitness to countless aspiring athletes and even the general masses.

And the best part is, he is still on the crutches of the sport, awe-inspiring his massive fanbase.

What Did Fans Say About Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Workout Sneak Peek?

Schwarzenegger's physique still hasn't taken a backseat. And neither has his raving audience. After catching a glimpse of him working out, they swarmed to the comment section of his Instagram post.

Almost all of them appreciated 'The Austrian Oak' with wholesome reactions. "Still Jacked!!" a comment read, meanwhile, another user wrote, "Arnold most People age, you don't ! ! LOOK AT YOU ! Those Arms ! PERFECT."

A fan shared a classic opinion as his comment, labeling Schwarzenegger a "Legend." Another fan wrote, "King Conan," mentioning Schwarzenegger's highly acclaimed role in the Conan franchise. "Still got the pump, still the GOAT," another commented.

Even his son, the new bodybuilding prodigy Joseph Baena, took to the comments, writing: "If you rest then you’ll rust."

Arnold Schwarzenegger's influence both during and years after his competitive era is a decisive fact. And even while debates remain, it might not be a stretch to call him the bodybuilding GOAT.

Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

Written by

Proma Chatterjee

Edited by

Souvik Roy