Arnold Schwarzenegger warned about the dangers of muscle building substances.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has not liked the bodybuilding trend. PDO
A bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken a firm stance on the sport’s big problem, i.e. the use of steroids and other substances.
The surprising Deaths of bodybuilders have been talking lately. Among other things Shawn Rhoden and George Peterson passed away at the end of last year under the age of 50.
In bodybuilding, the judges evaluate several things, such as the size and distinctiveness of the muscles.
According to Schwarzenegger, gaining muscle has become too obsessive.
– I think this has gone too far. The sport has become too competitive. Always more stuff is taken that is not intended for the human body, and sometimes it kills, Schwarzenegger said In an interview with Insider magazine.
Substance use is common in competitive bodybuilding, but due to many unfortunate examples, premature deaths have become common.
– Sometimes substances are taken that damage health and make the muscles so big that the bones and tendons are not meant for such large masses. It causes a very dangerous situation, the legend said.
However, Schwarzenegger also reminded that many other sports also involve risks at the top level and that bodybuilding has many positive effects if the training is not taken too far.
Schwarzenegger won the Mr. Olympia title seven times. He has also had a great career as an actor and politician.