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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 1H 36M

Mike Sapp, Arnold's Training Partner in 1980

from Bodybuilding Legends Show

Mike Sapp, who trained with Arnold Schwarzenegger during the summer of 1980 right before the Mr. Olympia contest, is the guest on this episode of the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Mike talks about when he started training, his time working out at Gold's Gym in the late 1970's and, of course, his time training with Arnold during the summer of 1980. At the end of the podcast, host John Hansen reads the article "My Olympia Comeback" written by Arnold Schwarzenegger for the February, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. Time Stamps: 1:40 - John's Contest Prep 5:20 - Upcoming interviews for the Podcast 6:35 - Emails to the Podcast 9:05 - Contest Prep Video Series 9:54 - Interview with Mike Sapp 12:00 - Meeting Bill Pearl 16:30 - Training at Gold's Gym in the '70's 30:15 - Meeting Arnold 42:45 - Training at World's Gym in 1980 47:15 - Mike's collection of gym shirts 49:45 - Vince's Gym 51:30 - Breakfast with Arnold 57:50 - Working out with Reg Park 1:00:35 - Going to the first Arnold Classic 1:35:00 - John reads the article "My Olympia Comeback" written by Arnold Schwarzenegger for the February, 1981 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine. Links: Become a Patreon Member John Hansen Workout and Diet Programs John's YouTube Channel Bodybuilding Legends website  

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