In episode 282 threat podcast, host Dennis James was joined by his usual team of Milos Sarsev and Chris Cormier, and the group caught up with Wesley Visser’s recent achievements. How does his pin stack up against Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Nicknamed “Dutch Oak,” Vissers bears more than a passing resemblance to The original “Austrian Oak”, Arnold Schwarzeneggerand in a recent Instagram post, revealed his latest leg accomplishments, leading The Menace Podcast to question whether his lower limbs can compare to the seven-time Mr. Olympia. “Do you think Wesley’s legs are smaller than Arnold’s?” asked host Dennis James. In response, both Chris Cormier and Milos Sarchev responded that Wesley’s feet are smaller than Arnold’s. “No,” replied The Menace. “Wesley’s feet are bigger than Arnold’s.”
How big were Arnold Schwarzenegger’s feet?
Several sources cite Star male runner as 28.5 inch thighs and 20 inch calves at the height of his Olympic power. But Wesley Visser’s foot measurements have not been made public. “A couple of years ago, obviously (Visser’s legs) were smaller, (but now),” James replied.
“Isn’t he an inch or two taller than Arnold,” Cormier asked, looking for some context to make a fair comparison. “Maybe, yeah, because (Vissers) is 6′ 3″, Arnold is 6′ 2,” James said.
Cormier then noted that, in any case, Wesley was on the right track and noticed techniques behind leg training are more advanced these days and may be able to produce greater results than during Arnold’s heyday in the late 70s and early 80s. “Yes, whatever Wesley is doing right now is taking a lot of time,” agreed Milos Sartsev.
One of the most important changes in leg training was the transition to intensity and proximity to failure, rather than chasing the pump with high volume and lots of sets. These days, mechanical tension with fewer sets and progressive overload is the way to train the legs in competitive bodybuilding. What do you think? Has Wesley Vissers surpassed Arnold Schwarzenegger in the legs department?
To watch this full episode The Menace Podcast on the Muscle & Fitness YouTube Channelwhere the boys also discussed the latest FIBO event in Germany and other bodybuilding news, see below.
