Did Arnold Schwarzenegger Take Steroids When He Was Young? The Truth Revealed

Arnold Schwarzenegger hailed as the bodybuilding GOAT, is renowned for his extraordinary physique and memorable performances in high-profile action movies.

Schwarzenegger catapulted to global fame and garnered widespread acclaim through his captivating performances in beloved Hollywood films, including Conan the Barbarian, The Terminator, and Total Recall.

Seeing his amazing physique, many bodybuilders aspire to be like him. Nevertheless, his remarkable muscular development and exceptional definition during his competitive days led some fans to question whether he employed the use of steroids to attain such an extraordinary physique.

Was Arnold Schwarzenegger on steroids? 

In an interview with Men’s Health, Schwarzenegger admitted to using steroids at the age of 20. Similarly, the bodybuilder openly admitted to his past usage of PEDs in his book, The Education of a Bodybuilder. He acknowledged using substances such as Deca-Durabolin, Dianabol, and testosterone.

He also specified that he took “one hundred milligrams a week” of testosterone and consumed “three Dianabol” daily, which amounted to a total of 15 milligrams per day.

While candidly admitting his steroid use, the bodybuilder emphasized that he had taken them under the guidance of a medical professional and highlighted the prevailing acceptance of steroids as a customary practice in the bodybuilding realm. 

Likewise, Schwarzenegger highlighted the stark contrast between his era and the present, emphasizing that the current landscape of accessing and consuming steroids by bodybuilders is vastly different. 

He emphasized, “Bodybuilding always, always was considered a safe sport. But now it’s not.” Schwarzenegger expressed concern over the alarming number of deaths resulting from drug overdoses and the lack of knowledge and guidance among individuals using steroids today, attributing it to listening to unreliable sources.

Moreover, the bodybuilder underlined his trust in seeking medical advice from reputable institutions like UCLA or the Cleveland Clinic, underscoring the importance of obtaining professional guidance when it comes to health and performance-enhancing substances.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has no regrets about using steroids

In a 2005 interview with ABC News, Schwarzenegger expressed that he had no regrets regarding his PED usage, explaining, “I have no regrets about it because, at that time, it was something new that came on the market, and we went to the doctor and did it under doctors’ supervision.”

He also clarified that they were experimenting with these substances, as they were a novel development at the time. Schwarzenegger stated that it was impossible to go back in time and alter his decision, stating, “So you can’t roll the clock back and say, Now I would change my mind on this.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger does not advocate using steroids. (Source: Instagram)

Moreover, Schwarzenegger revealed that he had limited use of steroids. He would only take them a few months before a bodybuilding competition and avoided becoming reliant on them. 

Nonetheless, he strongly asserts that he does not endorse the use of drugs. He stresses the importance of refraining from promoting drug use, particularly due to the negative message it would convey, especially to children.

He firmly states, “But people should take food supplements, people should be able to take the vitamins and all of the nutritious stuff that is available, but stay away from drugs.” Schwarzenegger advocates for the use of nutritional supplements and vitamins while firmly advising against the use of drugs.

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