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Title: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: DanielPaul on March 11, 2015, 11:55:56 AM
Joe Weiders contribution to bodybuilding or did Arnold help spur his success?  Opinions?
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on March 11, 2015, 12:19:27 PM
I think both benefited from each other but didn't depend on each other for their future success.
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: Pet shop boys on March 11, 2015, 01:28:17 PM
Joe Weider made a contribution to bodybuilding as a trainer, gave jobs, sponsorship,$$$ exposure to bodybuilders, promoter, publisher, contest/federation creator, equipments, supps,   etc


Arnold used bodybuilding as a stepping stone to move on to bigger and better things.



WoooSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH H
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: Pray_4_War on March 11, 2015, 01:57:59 PM
Both really but Arnold helped to get all of Joe's work recognized by the masses.  They are two of the pillars that created the modern acceptance of musclularity and working out.  I also think that George Butler and Charles Gaines should be recognized in that regard.

For the record I'd like to see some evidence that Joe Weider ever actually "trained" anyone.  If I'm wrong please correct me but I have my doubts.  The photos of him training pro bodybuilders are eerily similar to that Du Pont dude from the movie Foxcatcher.  Like I said, I could be wrong on that.
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: Dr.J on March 11, 2015, 02:39:36 PM
Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on March 11, 2015, 12:19:27 PM
I think both benefited from each other but didn't depend on each other for their future success.
X2
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: thebrink on March 11, 2015, 06:55:04 PM
They both greatly benefited from each other.
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: DanielPaul on March 11, 2015, 07:09:35 PM
Quote from: Pray_4_War on March 11, 2015, 01:57:59 PM
Both really but Arnold helped to get all of Joe's work recognized by the masses.  They are two of the pillars that created the modern acceptance of musclularity and working out.  I also think that George Butler and Charles Gaines should be recognized in that regard.

For the record I'd like to see some evidence that Joe Weider ever actually "trained" anyone.  If I'm wrong please correct me but I have my doubts.  The photos of him training pro bodybuilders are eerily similar to that Du Pont dude from the movie Foxcatcher.  Like I said, I could be wrong on that.
DuPont haha I've thought the same thing, he just looks so awkward
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: jude2 on March 11, 2015, 08:50:04 PM
Quote from: El Diablo Blanco on March 11, 2015, 12:19:27 PM
I think both benefited from each other but didn't depend on each other for their future success.
This for sure.
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: Rambone on March 11, 2015, 08:53:30 PM
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-514e7d10/turbine/la-me-0324-joe-weider-20130324-001/488/379x488)
Title: Re: Did Arnold's greatness overshadow.....
Post by: ritch on March 11, 2015, 09:01:39 PM
Quote from: thebrink on March 11, 2015, 06:55:04 PM
They both greatly benefited from each other.

pretty much.