Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former legendary bodybuilder, built a massive 240-pound physique with symmetry and proportion during his prime in the 70s. The 7x Mr. Olympia became the face of the sport with his phenomenal winning streak. However, the 6 ft 2 former bodybuilding champion was dwarfed on many occasions.

Schwarzenegger has a unique style of narrative comedy. In an episode on The Jimmy Kimmel show earlier this year, the Terminator star shared the hassles he went through while sharing his office with the 7 feet tall NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal. That said, one may remember his time onstage with one of the greatest bodybuilding legends and actors, Lou Ferrigno.

Arnold Schwarzenegger shared an office with Shaquille O’Neal

Schwarzenegger built an office in 1984 which began operations in 1985. With a motive to do something different from the regular offices, like a real estate office or a bank, he sought to bring in entertainers and athletes. “Shaquille O’ Neal was one of those guys,” he said.

Given his above-the-average height, they had to increase the doors and the toilets. “All of this stuff had to be increased in size,” he said. Moreover, he added that they were very happy to do it.

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The former governor also shared about being office-mates in a tweet in 2021. He wrote, “We used to share an office years ago and I love seeing his continued success.” Besides, on a lighter note, the Austrian Oak mentioned that Shaq always insists to stand on a 2-foot box when he was with him, referring to the evident height gap.

When Schwarzenegger looked small next to Lou Ferrigno

The Austrian Oak and the Incredible Hulk star trained together in the Gold’s gym during their competitive days of bodybuilding. Ferrigno was also Arnold’s greatest rival on the Mr. Olympia stage. The two have different heights, and it’s astonishing to see Ferrigno making Arnold appear smaller in their photos together.

Arnold Schwarzenegger stepped into the U.S. with a larger-than-life dream and didn’t let anything come his way to achieve his goals. He worked hard, made wise use of opportunities, excelled at his every endeavor, and reached greater heights. What do you think about the inspiring ‘heights’ he achieved? Share in the comments.

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