Arnold Schwarzenegger has made quite a name for himself in Hollywood. But before his break in the acting industry, he made a prominent mark in the bodybuilding world. He is known for winning numerous accolades, notably seven Mr. Olympia and five Mr. Universe titles.

He has been an inspiration for his achievements for generations. And even after retiring from competitive bodybuilding in 1980, he has continued to play the role of a luminary.

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When Lisa Lyon won the first-ever IFBB Women’s World Pro Bodybuilding Championship in 1979, Schwarzenegger gave her a visit. The two celebrated bodybuilders were photographed together sometime after her famous win.

The picture features one athlete carrying the other on their shoulder. Although people unfamiliar with the rare photo may visualize the Austrian Oak carrying Lyon on his shoulders, it was actually the other way around.

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Lyon smiled at the camera as Schwarzenegger balanced himself on her shoulders, exhibiting the front double biceps pose in the photo. Moreover, the female bodybuilder lifts some additional weight with her shoulders.

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It is an exceptional feat for the bodybuilder as the former Mr. Olympia weighed between 225 lb and 235 lb at the time. The picture features both athletes smiling. Lyon can be seen balancing Arnie on her shoulders effortlessly.

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It is evident from her smiling face that the bodybuilder was in her comfort zone while lifting a person twice her weight while in addition to other weight on her shoulders.

Therefore, it just goes to show the amount of strength and endurance Lyon had during the peak of her career. It also displays bodybuilders’ hard work and strong will to achieve peak physique.

After her victory, she became a role model for other aspiring female bodybuilders. She also went into a career in modeling, featuring in prominent magazines. Lyon also tried her luck in action movies, featuring in movies like Three Crowns of the Sailor, Getting Physical, and Vamp.

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However, she had a short-lived career in acting, and the athlete quickly moved on to other things. She had become a global sensation by 1986, and she was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000.