93-Year-Old Bodybuilder's Training Rules
The world's oldest competitive bodybuilder, at age 93, still lifts three times per week following three simple rules for longevity and strength: stay consistent, keep challenging yourself, and never stop moving. His routine serves as inspiration for strength training at any age.
- The bodybuilder, Jim Arrington, was born prematurely, weighing only 5.5 pounds, and suffered from asthma and other health issues throughout his childhood. He began lifting weights at age 15 in 1947 to become like the superheroes he admired. - Arrington has competed in over 60 bodybuilding contests, winning 16 of them. He earned his professional card at the age of 83. - Guinness World Records first recognized him as the world's oldest male bodybuilder in 2015. - His diet has changed significantly over the years; he used to consume large amounts of milk and beef but switched to a diet rich in olive oil and mushrooms to combat inflammation as he aged. - His training sessions last for about two hours each. His workout routine is a split that focuses on legs one day, mid-body (abs, chest, back) on another, and shoulders and arms on the third day. - Arrington competed in the 2023 IFBB Master's World Championship, where he impressed judges with his lean physique and posing routine.
