NFL star Travis Kelce recently found himself in a spot of trouble with bodybuilding icon Arnold Schwarzenegger. A debate between the two Kelce brothers began back in May 2023, when they were asked an innocent question by a podcast listener. Travis’s answer, it seems, came back to haunt him three years later.

During the New Heights podcast, a listener, shae_lynn_00, asked the brothers who they thought would be a better leader of humanity during an alien invasion. Jason stated the “obvious answer” would be Schwarzenegger. However, Travis seemed to disagree, citing his “confidence” in The Rock.

“I’m sending The Rock,” said Travis calmly. “I think his WWE career kind of exceeds anything that Schwarzenegger did.”

This seemingly innocuous comment was heard by Schwarzenegger, who decided to pay Travis a visit.

“When you guys were disputing between The Rock and Arnold ... [Travis Kelce] was partially right because The Rock is stronger now than I am,” Schwarzenegger admitted humbly during the podcast. “He has more muscles than I have right now.”

His confession may have turned a few heads, but it’s great to see an icon like him being so humble and honest.

“It really depends,” Schwarzenegger said. “I don’t think that you should limit it to just one or the other. Why not work together? Together, we’re the ultimate talent, right? We have it all. We have the wisdom, and then we have the strength, the speed, the talent.”

Of course, he mentions how satisfied he is with where he is in his career and life, and everything he has built.

“I’m very happy with the overall, you know, kind of inventory of what I’ve created in show business.”

The compliment of being called stronger than Schwarzenegger is not one to be taken lightly, especially when it comes from the legend’s own mouth.

So, what exactly did it take for The Rock to build his incredible strength and physique?

How The Rock Built a Physique That is Stronger Than Arnold Schwarzenegger's

Getting bigger and stronger than bodybuilding legend, Schwarzenegger himself, is no joke. The Rock follows a heavily regimented routine of heavy weight training, regular conditioning, and strict diets.

As per the Routines Club, The Rock gets an early start every day, waking up at around 4 AM without fail.

"I wake up at 4 AM every day. That hour between 4 and 5 in the morning is mine. It's my time to get ahead."

A 30 to 50 minute cardio drill, followed by a quick breakfast, is what his typical mornings look like. Right after cardio, he heads on over to “Iron Paradise,” his own customized gym, where he trains six days a week.

The Rock has designed a high-volume approach, training specific muscle groups on different days of the week. Sundays are generally kept as rest days or for light cardio.

His first proper meal comes after his morning workout and consists of a protein shake, oatmeal, and egg whites. He consumes anywhere between 5,000 and 7,000 calories a day.

Of course, after intense training and strict diets, he allows himself planned cheat meals. This can include multiple large-sized pizzas, sushi, brownies, and pancakes.

Schwarzenegger’s take on who is stronger now shows not only humility but also earned respect between two icons.

Do you agree with Schwarzenegger’s take on the “The Rock vs Arnold Schwarzenegger” debate? Who do you think deserves the crown?

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Written by

Avantika Das

Edited by

Ashvinkumar Patil