Arnold Schwarzenegger: Education Of A Bodybuilder

Price: £16.99 (Waterstones)


Overall Rating: 8/10


Usefulness: 8/10


Illustrations: 10/10





I thought this book was very useful. I was torn between getting a 1000 page bodybuilding book created and developed for and by Weider or this one, and as soon as I opened the Weider book, straight away it was reffering to Arnie....Straight back on the shelf! Cut out the middle-man and go straight to the source thats my opinion!!!!


The book is not just an exercise guide or a break down of the famous Supersetting routines, it is also an autobiography of Schwarzeneggers life and his philosophy on bodybuilding. It tells you the age in which Arnie decided he wanted to devote his life to bodybuilding and the advice he picked up on his way. A disturbing part is described when he was 19 and went to Munich to live with a gym owner (can't say the name, but pick up the book and have a read) he stayed there for 4 days on a couch, then was invited to sleep with this gym owner, in which Arnie obviously refused. He promised him all the things Arnie wanted at the time...Success!


Besides being an autobiography, the book is also an excellent guide to the beginner aswell as the professional, telling you how to introduce shock tactics to make your body grow and also my favourite bit, the exercise routines and guides which are all brilliantly illustrated.


There is a tiny bit on nutrition but not alot, but deffo the bare bones to get you on your way!


There are some amazing shots of Arnie posing that are simply breathtaking! His physique is just......amazing?



Arnie had some of the best arms in the bodybuilding world, reaching a dramatic 22inches, he explains in not so many words how to get the most from your arm workouts, and what worked well for him (defo a good read in these sections will get you on your way)

In conclusion, a very good book. Took me literally 2 days to read the entire book ( all 256 pages ) would reccomend to everyone!
My next read will be: Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding......... keep posted