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Pumping Iron: 20 Rarely Seen Photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger

Go behind the scenes of the movie that started it all, and read our exclusive interview with director George Butler.
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    Arnold always worked on his poses and thought about competing. Here he is practicing on the roof of his condo. Santa Monica, California, 1973.

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    Schwarzenegger sunbathing.

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    Schwarzenegger flexes his muscles for some admirers.

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    Showing off with Jeff Bridges’s wife, Susan Geston.

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    Schwarzenegger reveals an impressive six-pack.

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    Schwarzenegger sporting a World Gym shirt.

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    Schwarzenegger getting oiled up.

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    Schwarzenegger posing with towel.

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    Training with a ballet instructor on adding grace to his routine.

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    Schwarzenegger on competition day.

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    Arnold posing amongst contestants at the Mr. East Coast Contest.

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    Flexing for the crowd.

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    Arnold having a quiet moment in his condo with his bed that barely fit. Santa Monica, California, 1973.

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    Having some coffee.

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    Arnold in night school in California, 1973.

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    With Sally Field on the set of Stay Hungry in Birmingham, Alabama, 1975.

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    Schwarzenegger with Joe Gold of Gold’s Gym, 1980.

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    Schwarzenegger with Franco Colombu showing off.

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    Arnold with another one of his girlfriends at Santa Monica Beach, 1973.

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    Earning his nickname of “The Austrian Oak.”

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