Arnold Schwarzenegger is a cultural icon and bodybuilder who has won the Mr. Olympia contest seven times. Schwarzenegger later established his career as an actor, model, and politician. He reached such a height in his career that nothing could bring him down.

Many people dreamt of leaving Arnold behind and taking over his position, but only a few could do so, including Frank Zane. Zane is one of America’s most famous bodybuilders. Frank Zane recently opened up about his plans to continue training.

The man who beat Arnold doesn’t plan to stop

The 80-year-old bodybuilder made it to the headlines by releasing some great workout videos last year. He recently claimed that he would continue to train for the next 40-50 years.

Frank Zane said, “I will do it for as long as I possibly can. I’m 80 now, and I’ll probably do it until I’m 120 or 130.” Zane also revealed that he works out six times a week. He said he doesn’t fall sick often and keeps a positive mindset.

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Frank Zane also remarked on who he likes to hang out with and stated, “I don’t hang around with negative people, only people who help me grow, and that’s the whole thing.”

When Frank Zane defeated Arnold Schwarzenegger

Zane is one of the few who have won all major bodybuilding titles, including Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe. Frank became more popular when he won the Mr. Universe title while competing against Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Arnold Schwarzenegger lost the Mr. Universe title to Frank Zane in 1968. Zane had a more diminutive stature than the bodybuilding giant Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold Schwarzenegger stood five inches taller than Zane and had a much bulkier body than him.

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After losing to him, Arnold Schwarzenegger commented, “I just got beat by a chicken with 17-inch arms,”. Zane, famous for his jolly nature, did not take Schwarzenegger’s comment to heart, and the two became friends later. What do you think about the friendship between the two bodybuilding giants? Tell us in the comments!