The world of bodybuilding has witnessed a lot of rivalries over the years. One of the most epic rivalries ever was between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva. Their achievements and contributions to the sport, and their astounding physiques, left a deep mark on the bodybuilding community. 

However, a resurfaced image of Sergio Oliva on Instagram has created a storm among the lifting community. ‘The Myth’ was a 3X Mr. Olympia champion and was known for his massive size and insane vascularity. The resurfaced image led to the re-birth of the debate of who was better. Arnold Schwarzenegger, or Sergio Oliva.

Sergio Oliva’s underrated dominance in bodybuilding

Despite having a successful career and a lot of titles under his belt, Oliva still remains a bit overshadowed by Schwarzenegger’s superstar status. His feats received significantly less media coverage compared to Arnold’s. Oliva even claimed to be better than Schwarzenegger during an interview. When asked why, he detailed the dominance he had in terms of his physique. He said, “Well, it was my proportion and my symmetry and my little tiny waist. And then there were those huge arms and my back.”

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The resurfaced image was posted on Instagram by a fan page of Sergio Oliva. The caption of the post read, “The most genetically gifted physique of all time!” He even admitted this himself, previously stating, “My calves were so full. I had 20-inch calves.”

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The post led to debate among the lifting community as they suggested why his claims were right and he actually was better than Schwarzenegger. Let’s take a look at what the fans had to say about Oliva’s physique.

How did the fans react?

One of Oliva’s fans commented on the post by saying, “Sergio at his biggest; nobody can compare,” while another user pointing at his muscular frame stated, “That’s why he beat Arnold.” Replying to the caption of the post, another fan suggested that “He is not gifted. This is his hard work,” while choosing sides, a person stated, “Arnold’s biggest nightmare.” Disagreeing with the caption, a comment read, “Flex Wheeler= best genetics ever,” while a compliment said, “Nightmare for genetics.”

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What are your views on the ‘Schwarzenegger vs. Oliva’ debate? Let us know in the comments.