{"id":17772,"date":"2026-04-09T05:25:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=17772"},"modified":"2026-04-09T05:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:25:39","slug":"arnold-schwarzenegger-78-undergoing-brutal-gym-prep-for-conan-the-barbarian-sequel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=17772","title":{"rendered":"Arnold Schwarzenegger, 78, undergoing brutal gym prep for \u2018Conan the Barbarian\u2019 sequel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He\u2019s baaack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At 78, legendary actor Arnold Schwarzenegger certainly isn\u2019t slowing down \u2014 instead <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/01\/03\/us-news\/arnold-schwarzeneggers-new-crash-diet-for-the-brain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:heading back to the gym;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;heading back to the gym&quot;}\" class=\"link \">heading back to the gym <\/a>to reclaim his role in the \u201cConan the Barbarian\u201d sequel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Schwarzenegger is reportedly pushing himself harder than ever, determined to return to peak physical shape as he reprises one of his most iconic roles in the long-awaited sequel, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalenquirer.com\/arnold-schwarzenegger-pushing-himself-to-the-limit-to-prepare-for-conan-the-barbarian-sequel-exclusive\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:National Enquirer.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;National Enquirer.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">National Enquirer.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Schwarzenegger is pushing himself harder than ever to return to one of his most iconic roles.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"407\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/OP3sfg0SI4Uja5JlzhUuMw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQwNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/64d8d2ae9cc481d198c801b434b357e1\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Schwarzenegger is pushing himself harder than ever to return to one of his most iconic roles.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Enquirer\u2019s source said the film depends on the former Mr. Universe \u201clooking like a legendary barbarian-slash-king.\u201d SplashNews.com\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"944\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/hbnBf38M8mxrRuzlvHHqmg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk0NDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/8f86ef5ff257ef44f63ceb318a64597d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Enquirer\u2019s source said the film depends on the former Mr. Universe \u201clooking like a legendary barbarian-slash-king.\u201d SplashNews.com<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The original film was released in May 1982, with Schwarzenegger, then 34, playing the title character.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The directors originally earmarked either Charles Bronson or Sylvester Stallone for the role. Getty Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"754\" height=\"1023\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XW3zsKihJ6QUgp6wW952pQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzMDI7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/8c4f981d80c1b737b1ffd425ed383a8a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The directors originally earmarked either Charles Bronson or Sylvester Stallone for the role. Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman training at Gold\u2019s Gym. Youtube\/ Ronnie Coleman\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QmKgoHwzsNknpCdy7cqjSQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/4f3a403b183090208b072c4a2f6b5778\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman training at Gold\u2019s Gym. Youtube\/ Ronnie Coleman<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The movie is a dark fantasy about a warrior seeking revenge for his parents\u2019 murder and his people\u2019s enslavement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Originally the directors earmarked either Charles Bronson or Sylvester Stallone for the role, but that all changed when they saw Schwarzenegger\u2019s 1977 body building documentary \u201dPumping Iron.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They proved correct, with the movie grossing $79 million at the box office and launching Austrian as a genuine Hollywood star. He also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/summer-1982-changed-cinema-forever-120000276.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:starred in the sequel the 1984 sequel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;starred in the sequel the 1984 sequel&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">starred in the sequel the 1984 sequel<\/a>, Conan the Destroyer, the same year he played Terminator.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Arnold Schwarzenegger doing arm curls with Ronnie Coleman in the background at an outdoor gym. Youtube\/ Ronnie Coleman\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/iyph5Ef6OfGi7WVFwBbozA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/48b1dbfe77adc253b47f72dbad317ce4\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger doing arm curls with Ronnie Coleman in the background at an outdoor gym. Youtube\/ Ronnie Coleman<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The original film was released in May 1982, when Schwarzenegger was 34.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"413\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9mDdsQJzGJ7iWdNAJbt59Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQxMztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/ddf7af052e40748776cc8dbb137f7ff0\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The original film was released in May 1982, when Schwarzenegger was 34.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Schwarzenegger is working out intensely and following a strict routine to get back into shape for the role. KAT \/ Splash News\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"556\" height=\"1023\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/edySTZc7wz6WA4Ji8Zlw0g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE3NjY7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/558a5a272aaf9da1b96d58498cbd390a\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Schwarzenegger is working out intensely and following a strict routine to get back into shape for the role. KAT \/ Splash News<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The. Austrian-born bodybuilder has dealt with shoulder, knee, elbow, and hip problems. Getty Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"685\" height=\"1023\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/aDAKC.9BBiadVH8Bz0M7aw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0MzQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/08e3c2260566fc41ac739e6ea843d39a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The. Austrian-born bodybuilder has dealt with shoulder, knee, elbow, and hip problems. Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The project, dubbed \u201cKing Conan,\u201d has been in the works for decades, will focus on a an older version of the warrior who must fight once more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The original was remade in 2011 starring Jason Momoa, but it was a box office flop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to Enquirer\u2019s source, the film depends on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/09\/16\/arnold-schwarzenegger-has-the-best-life-advice-for-all-of-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:former Mr. Universe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;former Mr. Universe&quot;}\" class=\"link \">former Mr. Universe<\/a> \u201creally looking like a legendary barbarian-slash-king.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Schwarzenegger is working out intensely and following a strict routine to get back into shape for the demanding role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cGold\u2019s Gym just sold almost all of their L.A. locations, but they held the original gym in Venice, where Arnold still works out to this day,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Arnold Schwarzenegger grunting while using a chest press machine. Instagram\/Schwarzenegger\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"542\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EnfmJwkd6EUwWQWSVY359A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/afafa0c72cb0f107812478754a882b1a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger grunting while using a chest press machine. 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Instagram\/Schwarzenegger\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"548\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dpdbLkKs_jY9eYR8jO7bBA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/ny_post_articles_869\/22378031215e898a4a6214d2a7bc27b1\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger sitting on a leg press machine at an outdoor gym. 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