Escape Your Limits & LIFTS

Ep 250 - Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mentor | The Reg Park Story by Jon Jon Park


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On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, we have a special guest today who retells the story of one of the most prolific bodybuilders in history, Reg Park, through his own eyes. His son, Jon Jon Park followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming an Olympic athlete and former Mr. South Africa.

Born in Leeds, England, Reg Park became Mr. Universe, and a well-known actor. Apart from his many bodybuilding titles and successful movies, he is best known for being the idol and inspiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Reg Park influenced Schwarzenegger from everything including moving to America to his bodybuilding career, and to entering the world of movies.

In this week’s special episode, Jon Jon retells various stories of his father including:

  • Meeting Joe Weider
  • How Arnold emulated Reg Park throughout his career
  • The Reg Park 5x5 program for muscle gains

So please enjoy this special episode of Reg Park through Jon Jon Park’s eyes.

0:00 Intro

11:34: Meeting Joe Weider

20:52 Arnold Schwarzenegger's Story of Following His Idol

48:48 Did Reg Park Take Steroids?

1:18:19 Reg Parks 5x5 Program for Muscle Gains

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