Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mentor: The Reg Park Story by Jon Jon Park.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mentor: The Reg Park Story by Jon Jon Park.
On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we have a special guest today who retells the story of one of the most prolific bodybuilders in history, Reg Park, through his own eyes. His son, Jon Jon Park followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming an Olympic athlete and former Mr. South Africa.
Born in Leeds, England, Reg Park became Mr. Universe, and a well-known actor. Apart from his many bodybuilding titles and successful movies, he is best known for being the idol and inspiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Reg Park influenced Schwarzenegger from everything including moving to America to his bodybuilding career, and to entering the world of movies.
In this week’s special episode, Jon Jon retells various stories of his father including:
Throughout our interview, we cover:
- Meeting Joe Weider
- How Arnold emulated Reg Park throughout his career
- The Reg Park 5×5 program for muscle gains
Octagon Load Exercises Row Station
Octagon Load Exercises Drive Station
Octagon Load Exercises Lift Station
Octagon Load Exercises Squat Station
Old School of Bodybuilding – Rick Valente.
We are joined by Rick Valente, a legendary figure in the bodybuilding and fitness industry, best known as the co-host of ESPN’s BodyShaping.
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