Over the years, the sport of bodybuilding has developed into a culture where perfect physiques, bulging muscles, and impeccable conditioning have become the benchmark of success. Bodybuilders spend countless hours sculpting their physiques. It creates an underlying desire in them to attain perfection, and the audience, too, loves seeing such aesthetic bodies. However, amidst this pursuit to achieve flawlessness, the late bodybuilder Franco Columbu once summed up the essence of bodybuilding culture. 

Franco Columbu was one of the greatest bodybuilders of his time, as he got his hands on the Mr. Olympia title not once but twice. However, the late bodybuilder once opened up about the hidden agenda behind every bodybuilder’s journey. 

Franco Columbu reveals the inevitable truth of bodybuilding

In an old interview, Columbu made a strong statement that challenged the very notion of perfection within bodybuilding. While individuals may strive for perfection, he reminds people that perfection is an elusive concept, particularly when it comes to our bodies. “We are trying to build a perfect body, but nobody has a perfect body”, he said in the video.

According to him, despite the tireless efforts and remarkable transformations that bodybuilders undergo, no one truly possesses a body without flaws or imperfections. The legendary bodybuilder also gave an insight into his workout routine and worked out with the interviewer as well. The video showcased his exceptional strength, as the journalist interviewing him was lifting an 8-pound dumbbell, Columbu was seen doing shoulder presses with a 50-pound dumbbell.

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The old video also showcased his sense of humor as he was seen having a fun time pulling the journalist’s leg. When the journalists asked him how much time would it take to make a physique like him, he responded with a witty smile. “Three generations,” Columbu replied. However, this is not the first time the legendary bodybuilder’s workout video has been grabbing people’s attention.  

When Columbu and Schwarzenegger worked out together

While Franco made a name for himself in the fitness community, not many people know that he was the workout partner of legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Recently, a rare video emerged from the movie “Beretta’s Island,” featuring Schwarzenegger and Columbu working out together. This extraordinary footage captivated audiences, offering a unique glimpse into the camaraderie and shared passion between these bodybuilding legends.

The video showcases Schwarzenegger and Columbu performing intense workout routines on the film’s set and cheering each other during the lifts. While Schwarzenegger counted in Italian, Columbu counted in German for his best friend, and the two push one another to work harder. The video provided a captivating glimpse into the world of bodybuilding.

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