Arnold Schwarzenegger recently posted some of the rarest photographs from his collection. The images were from the early days of his strength sports journey when Arnie participated in a weightlifting competition in Austria. Although it was early days for Arnie, he had already built a great physique, and the photographs went viral within hours.

Fans were delighted to get a glimpse into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s weightlifting phase. The young Austrian Oak’s pictures have already received over 180,000 reactions at the time of writing. The seven-time Mr. Olympia left fans awestruck and inspired. However, the bodybuilding legend didn’t post the pictures without a purpose.

In the caption of the post, Arnold Schwarzenegger thanked his mentors and reminded everyone about his free training e-book. “When I started training, I was lucky to have fantastic coaches and mentors to show me the way,” said the 76-year-old. The former Mr. Universe started weightlifting and bodybuilding under Mr. Austria winner, Kurt Marnul.

He joined a weightlifting club where Marnul taught a group of promising young students how to lift weights. “I’ve spent the rest of my life paying them back by showing millions of people the way to health and fitness,” wrote the Arnold Classic founder. Arnold Schwarzenegger utilized his decades of experience to publish a free 115-page training guide.

This is one of the free fitness and training resources the champion bodybuilder has provided to anyone who’s looking to include fitness in their lives. In fact, his training guide would undoubtedly help the people in the comments who want their physiques to look like young Arnie.

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“How old are you there sir? I guess 16? Da*n what a great body,” commented a fan. “I’ve been skinny all my life. (I) wish I looked like that,” wrote another fan who may find what he needs in the free e-book. Arnold Schwarzenegger fan, young bodybuilder, and fitness influencer Johny Munster also commented. “The fact that you have pictures of that time is just incredible!” wrote Munster.

“Inspirational photo. The beginning of everything. (An) inspiration of millions around the whole world. Respect. Love. God bless you, Sir,” wrote an inspired fan. Another fan echoed a similar sentiment. “Arnold, you have my ADMIRATION RESPECT, and LOVE! You are the KING!” commented the fan.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger had already built many people’s dream physique as a teenager. However, he couldn’t have done it without his mentors, and today, he is the mentor to many such talented athletes.