a one-rep max of 5 plates seems perfectly reasonable for a guy with arnold's size.
certainly it was more than 380.
Some of you are quite new to this whole strength-training thing, eh?
Arnold was maybe 270 at his heaviest. That is NOT a high bodyweight in comparison with a raw and unassisted 500-pound press.
Other things to note:
a) Who cares what has ever come out of Arnie's mouth? The guy is a total pro at lying.
b) Arnold has very long arms
c) That Levrone pushed 500 for a few means jack-all. He was at his best more than 20 years after Arnold was at his. The differences in drug use and the variety available is light years. As well, Kevin is built for pressing. Arnie is clearly NOT.
d) Arnold did a deadlifting contest at some point before coming to America. Hardly a powerlifting meet.