You ever look at old iron warriors and just want to say...give the fuck up already.
Like the 60 year old putting on his mantees to win that trophy for his grandson. Flexing like he's 14, skin is hanging like he's 80, nuts haven't worked since high school, oiled up like he's going to turn a trick in the Gold's bathroom in Venice for uncle Joe W.
Ropo: This was a current interview with Arnold. Plus, he didn't win x amount of Olympias due to superior knowledge. And why would I ever do a contest? Never had an interest in it, just getting my arms to 14". I figure in another 4 years...I'll get that goal.
You are incorrect on muscle growth though. You don't need to vary your workout as much as you'd think, especially if drugs were involved. It's genetics, drugs, diet. You could do the same routine for a few years, increase the poundage, increase diet regiment, and you would grow. Superset here, drop set there...doesn't do much.
Same with starting out with leg press vs extensions...makes no difference...literally none. My best gains were made doing the exact same routine for years. Minimal came out of "switching it up". I switch thing just to do something different, but know it doesn't benefit me.