Arnold Schwarzenegger once revealed how he had to shed his muscles for Conan, The Barbarian but he still won the 1980 Mr. Olympia title

How Did &#8216;Conan the Barbarian&#8217; Help a Retired Arnold Schwarzenegger Win One of His Final Mr. Olympia Titles?

Arnold Schwarzenegger [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/arnold-schwarzenegger/]
is the only actor who can shed for a movie and then win a bodybuilding award.
The actor has managed to not only achieve his American but also Hollywood dream
to be where he is today. Right from holding the record for Mr. Olympia to giving
out successful hits, he has been an inspiration for many. But even his success
has not gone without some criticism.

The Former Governor of California has been one of the many people who started
with one career and moved to another one. Although he managed to team it with
his acting skills as well. His bodybuilding success helped him gain movie roles,
however, the vice versa was not very well received.


ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER ONCE WON A TITLE AFTER SHREDDING MUSCLES FOR A MOVIE

Arnold Schwarzenegger undoubtedly gained a massive fanbase through the years,
but did one of his jobs favor his another one? Back in 1982, he was cast in a
movie called Conan, The Barbarian. According to a YouTube shorts video
[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9cfGQ6i_97I], the actor decided to retire from
bodybuilding in 1975. But the 1982 movie required him to shred some of his
muscles for the roles since he was ‘too bulky’ for it. He once revealed how the
movie’s director and co-writer, John Milius, asked him to cut down on the
competitive build.



It was normal for actors to change their bodies for their roles. But it was a
challenge for the competitive bodybuilder. The actor actually began eating
normally. He successfully managed to increase his body fat to 12%. Although, as
per CDC, that is still a much lower percentage than the average body proportion
of muscles to fat ratio.

ALSO READ: “My Accent Was Welcomed”- Arnold Schwarzenegger on How His Accent and
Huge Physique Helped Him Get His Role as Conan the Barbarian
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By then, he was popular in both of his careers and decided to run for the
competition again, winning the title.


THE ACTOR BROKE A RECORD WITH HIS 1980S MR. OLYMPIA WIN

The Austrian Oak holds a record for winning the Mr. Olympia title for seven
consecutive years
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-a-die-hard-fan-of-arnold-schwarzenegger-shares-the-best-life-messages-by-the-seven-time-mr-olympia/].
Despite retiring in 1975, he came back in 1980. While he is respected for the
win, not everyone was pleased with the choice.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was rejected from Superman
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Some felt like his stardom influenced his win and he was not as bulky as before.
Regardless, the actor voluntarily called it quits and decided to focus on his
acting career. Today, he continues his career in the industry while sharing his
knowledge of the field.

ALSO READ: “This technique allows you”- Bodybuilding Legend Arnold
Schwarzenegger Gives Some Workout Tips of the Week
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-this-technique-allows-you-bodybuilding-legend-arnold-schwarzenegger-gives-some-workout-tips-of-the-week/]

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<p><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/arnold-schwarzenegger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arnold Schwarzenegger</a> is the only actor who can shed for a movie and then win a bodybuilding award. The actor has managed to not only achieve his American but also Hollywood dream to be where he is today. Right from holding the record for Mr. Olympia to giving out successful hits, he has been an inspiration for many. But <strong>even his success has not gone without some criticism.</strong></p>
<p>The Former Governor of California has been one of the many people who started with one career and moved to another one. Although he managed to team it with his acting skills as well. His bodybuilding success helped him gain movie roles, however,<strong> the vice versa was not very well received.</strong></p>
<h2>Arnold Schwarzenegger once won a title after shredding muscles for a movie</h2>
<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger undoubtedly gained a massive fanbase through the years, but did one of his jobs favor his another one? Back in 1982, he was cast in a movie called <em>Conan, The Barbarian.</em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9cfGQ6i_97I" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> According to a YouTube shorts video</a>,<strong> the actor decided to retire from bodybuilding in 1975</strong>. But the 1982 movie required him to shred some of his muscles for the roles since he was &#8216;too bulky&#8217; for it. He once revealed how the movie&#8217;s director and co-writer, John Milius, asked him to cut down on the competitive build.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="How Arnold Schwarzenegger transformed from bodybuilder to barbarian | The Conan Physique" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6rCp7Jix8xs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>It was normal for actors to change their bodies for their roles. But it was a challenge for the competitive bodybuilder. The actor actually began eating normally. He successfully managed to increase his body fat to 12%. Although, as per CDC, that is still a <strong>much lower percentage than the average body proportion of muscles to fat ratio</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ</strong>: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-my-accent-was-welcomed-arnold-schwarzenegger-on-how-his-accent-and-huge-physique-helped-him-get-his-role-as-conan-the-barbarian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“My Accent Was Welcomed”- Arnold Schwarzenegger on How His Accent and Huge Physique Helped Him Get His Role as Conan the Barbarian</a></p>
<p>By then, he was popular in both of his careers and decided to run for the competition again, winning the title.</p>
<h2>The actor broke a record with his 1980s Mr. Olympia win</h2>
<p>The Austrian Oak holds a record for winning the <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-a-die-hard-fan-of-arnold-schwarzenegger-shares-the-best-life-messages-by-the-seven-time-mr-olympia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr. Olympia title for seven consecutive years</a>. Despite retiring in 1975, he came back in 1980. While he is respected for the win, not everyone was pleased with the choice.</p>
<figure id="attachment_92163" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92163" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-92163 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-steroids-1966.webp" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger was rejected from Superman" width="1200" height="799" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-steroids-1966.webp 1200w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-steroids-1966-300x200.webp 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-steroids-1966-1024x682.webp 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Arnold-Schwarzenegger-steroids-1966-768x511.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-92163" class="wp-caption-text">Credits: Imago</figcaption></figure>
<p>Some felt like his stardom influenced his win and he was not as bulky as before. Regardless, the actor voluntarily called it quits and decided to focus on his acting career. Today, he continues his career in the industry while sharing his knowledge of the field.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-this-technique-allows-you-bodybuilding-legend-arnold-schwarzenegger-gives-some-workout-tips-of-the-week/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“This technique allows you”- Bodybuilding Legend Arnold Schwarzenegger Gives Some Workout Tips of the Week</a></p>
<p>What do you think of this article piece? Share your opinion in the comments.</p>


“This technique allows you”- Bodybuilding Legend Arnold Schwarzenegger Gives
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“My Accent Was Welcomed”- Arnold Schwarzenegger on How His Accent and Huge
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Arnold Schwarzenegger during a press conference in 2019 in Melbourne

<p>MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA &#8211; MARCH 15:  Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks during a press conference on March 15, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Sam Tabone/WireImage)</p>


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