I have to say…

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a special individual. He’s the real deal!

You can learn a lot from Arnold, especially if you want to build muscle.

If you’ve ever seen the movie Pumping Iron, which is pretty much a documentary of Arnold’s journey toward his final Mr. Universe title, you’ll know what I mean.

Today, I want to share 3 lessons that I’ve learned from Arnold. I know that if you apply these, you too can build a muscular physique or achieve any fitness goal you’re after.

Lesson #1 – Believe That You’re the Best

The truth is that not everyone likes Arnold, especially since taking his career into politics and running California.

But you cannot deny the fact that he has ALWAYS accomplished what he’s set out to accomplish.

One of the reasons he’s been able to do so is that he has always had an unshakeable belief in himself. In fact, some would say that he’s borderline cocky and arrogant.

When he first arrived in America and was competing as a bodybuilder, barely able to speak English properly, Arnold declared that he would become a Hollywood star.

We all know how that turned out.

Then, he wanted to venture into politics. Now, he’s the governator of California.

Arnold has always believed he was the best. This belief in himself has led to incredible accomplishments.

I believe that self-belief is one of the most important attributes you must develop if you want to achieve your dreams. You need to believe that you can do something and believe that you deserve to achieve it.

In the movie Pumping Iron, Arnold was already convinced that he had won his 6th Mr. Universe title – way before it happened. He even sat down to breakfast with the young Lou Ferrigno – who was just starting to compete at the time – and told him that he might as well pack up his bags because the contest had already been decided.

There’s a fine line between arrogance and confidence, but, if you can walk it, you’ll be able to transform your body (and your life) more easily than if you constantly doubt yourself.

Lesson #2 – It Takes Hard Work and Sacrifice

If you want to build muscle, the truth is that you need to bust your butt. Think about this for a second…

If you weigh 160 lbs and want to pack on 40 lbs of lean, hard muscle, it’s going to take some serious hard work – both in the gym and in the kitchen.

Sometimes ADDING muscle can be more difficult than LOSING weight, simply because you’re creating something that is not yet there.

Arnold demonstrated the concept of hard work and sacrifice beautifully. He loved working out. He loved pushing himself to the limits. While other bodybuilders were dropping to the floor with fatigue, Arnold was just getting started.

At the same time, Arnold knew that working out was his number one priority – no matter what. He was so compelled by what he was doing that he even told his mother, upon learning of his father’s death, that he would not return to Austria to attend his father’s funeral!

Can you imagine that?

He was driven to succeed. He was happy to sacrifice anything that detracted from his vision.

A similar thing is often seen with pro athletes who forego many early life experiences (ie. family vacations, regular schooling, etc…) to focus on training and competing.

Even though these are extreme examples, the fact of the matter is that the pursuit of any goal requires a ton of hard work and some degree of sacrifice.

Any decision you make either moves you closer toward your goal or farther away from it. If you decide to sit on the couch instead of hitting the gym, you are moving away from your goal of building a lean muscular body.

And if your goal is to pack on several pounds of muscle you need to understand that it’s not going to happen overnight. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was your body. Understanding this will help you stay on track even if you don’t see immediate results from your training.

Lesson #3 – Don’t Let Your Genetics Stop You!

Who on earth would have thought that Arnold, a boy from a small village in Austria, would amount to such success?

His father was no bodybuilder, actor, or politician. He was a local policeman and was very strict with Arnold.

But sometimes facing insurmountable odds is what makes some people so resilient and so incredibly successful.

Arnold wasn’t necessarily gifted with bodybuilding genes but he made up for this by falling in love with weight training at the tender age of 15, which helped him transform his body into what he desired.

He wasn’t born into a wealthy, influential family here in the US. Instead, he jump over one hurdle after another to build his body, learn English, get into acting, and eventually run the state of California.

If there was ever an example of overcoming genetic potential, it’s Arnold!

Have Your Genes Been Holding You Back?

Do you feel limited by your genetic potential? Have you tried to pack on muscle with little success?

This is what a lot of people – who are devoted to building a muscular physique – have often reported. It’s also the reason that many turn to unhealthy supplements and even steroids.

But that isn’t the solution.

There is a better way.

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