06/16/2026
Arnold was in the limelight of bodybuilding, and entering into movie stardom when I got my 1st job ever as a fitness instructor in 1984. He became a roll model, as I followed his career as I was finishing up high school (1986), SJSU (1994), and Palmer College of Chiropractic West (1992). It was inspiring to see Pumping Iron with Arnold, Lou Ferrigno (The Hulk) and Franco Columbo, DC (chiropractor) transcending from the bodybuilding sphere into Hollywood actors, chiropractic, and later Arnold into politics as Governor of California.
The acclaimed documentary has long been celebrated for how effectively it captures the extreme level of dedication it takes for athletes to excel at their sport of choice. Furthermore, the way that it builds Schwarzenegger up as a pseudo-villain and Ferrigno as the underdog hero helps it craft a truly compelling story. After all, in addition to being a fascinating subject in general, the psychological warfare unleashed by Schwarzenegger is breathtaking to observe.
1977 Film Predicted To Be โLaughed Offโ Screen Ranked Among the โBest Sports Movies of All Time' - Men's Journal
A 1977 film once expected to fail has been ranked among the 'best sports movies of all time,' cementing its unlikely legacy.