Growing old is depressing but growing old with an old pal is priceless.

R.I.P. Franco, You will never be forgotten :(

Franco was 6 years older than Arnold. So he is about 75 here. On the last day of his life he was swimming long distances in the Mediterranean at age 78. An incredible man. If these 2 guys do not inspire you there is no hope.

"Because I have nothing else to do" "You're in my way now" The banter between these two are priceless

I’d rather have one true friend than a million followers.

I can’t even imagine how devastated Arnold felt when he heard the news of Franco’s passing. RIP Franco

How beautifull. I am lucky to have a friend like that. Met him when i was 13. I am 62 now.

His friendship lasted longer than his marriage, that's a message for everyone.

Francesco, Rest in Peace Sardinian Strongman. 😢 🙏

Bros who *Grow Swole* together Also *Grow Old* together Rest in peace Franco :(

The two men who changed bodybuilding forever, for better and inspired and will keep inspiring generations to come to be healthy and strong! True Legends!

Imagine being at Gold’s and see Franco and Arnold just working out. Must’ve been a great surprise seeing those two who are literal legends. RIP Franco

Both have lived in usa for at least 50 years , and both still sound like they came last month lol. True legends.

Yes I want to have a friend like Franco,but at first, I want to be a friend like Franco.

You two guys were so inspirational to me ...I’ve been training 33 years from Arnold’s original encyclopaedia and Franco’s nutritional books etc many thanks guys ...god bless 🙏

This is Arnold's true personality here. He's very loyal to his family and close friends. He did have an affair whilst married, but he handled that like a man, and recognizes his son, as a "real" son. Be a man is not being perfect, but trying to be guided by knowing right and wrong and having integrity. Arnold's got integrity by the buttload!

Had to see this again..RIP Franco

What I love about this video is that after 51 years they still have a damn accent lmao 😂...

Need to oil that chain. I'll go get some oil for you. I'll be back

One sign of a great man is he who keeps the friends he knew before the whole world wanted to know him. It can't be easy. R.I.P Franco.

He is the most expensive thing Arnold has in his life, and will ever have... A loyal, great friend is everything in life, and it makes you so rich!!

Watching these two keeping fit at their age is like a life lesson. Arnie & Franco bro's for life. Heartwarming!

This made me cry 😢 I had an old man once tell me that most people can count only on one hand how many true friends they will have in a lifetime. He was so right. I think Franco is probably the only TRUE friend Arnold ever had 😢 RIP Franco ❤

You have no idea how much this warmed my heart. I will be sharing this with all my friends. Arnold and Franco you are such an inspiration to me.

My Thoughts with you at this hard time Arnold :(

This coul dhave been 8 hrs long I'd still watch it all the way through

I’m crying bro, miss this duo. R.I.P Franco

What a great example of friendship and these two are icons who still inspire millions of people around the world.

So sorry to hear of Franco's passing, it's so rare to find a friend like him, both of you blessed each other! #Legends!

When the friend gone, it's like half of heart gone too. R.I.P. Franco! From Russia, With Respect

I've watched this many times, but now it makes me cry, because I know that Frank was the best man you could ever have as a friend, and that he was the only man alive who could tell Arnold anything after Joe Weider. Franco played such a massive part in body building, and in Arnold's life as a person.May he rest in eternal love and in the greatest and biggest arms of God, and when we make our way to heaven, I know we will surely see Franco giving angels better advice on how to live forever. Rest easy Frank. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤

Ich habe vergessen wieviele mal dieses Video gesehen habe, 51 Jahre Freundschaft. Gott schützt dich lieber Franco, du wirst immer in unsere Erinnerungen sein 💪

I had to come rewatch this today that Franco has passed. A reminder that a real and true friendship can last a whole lifetime if the respect, appreciation and support is mutually great. Rest In Peace legend.

Damn still doing the gym like they are still in their 20/30s. I have the utmost respect. Arnold is probably one of my favourite stars. That's it I gotta hit the gym again.

I almost cried that was beautiful to watch

The god of bodybuilding is Arnold. Respect you as my father and when hearing people say bad about you, I swear I correct thier mistakes . When i see you train the chest i get motivated. Respect from Morocco

No one ever believes me, which I'm used to with this story by now, but my father and I had breakfast with Arnold S. in Honolulu a long time ago. My father, when we used to travel, would force our family to get up really early to see the sights when the world is still quiet and empty. We went out for pastries and, at 6AM, we were standing at the door of a bakery with Arnold. He gets up early but he was trying to avoid people, crowds, media etc. My Dad doesn't recognize celebs but I asked him to help me get an autograph. I completely forgot, in my nervousness, that my father was born in Austria too. My Dad is such a sweet man, he simply explained to Arnold that I was shy and asked Arnold for an act of kindness in the form of an autograph. Arnold immediately identified my father's accent and hugged him. He and Arnold hit it off...it was exactly like two homesick guys with a bond. We hung out with Arnold for around an hour. We left the bakery and walked with him around a small outside mall until he/his security got hit with a crowd. The funny thing is the main Honolulu newspaper had a headline, "Arnold is in Town." My father and I were both in the newspaper picture with him as "unidentified family members." He was so nice to us and classy that I always root for him. This is a great friendship to see with Franco. We should all be so lucky!

I cant imagine how Arnold will feel when he knows that Franco passed away today!! it will be thougher to him than anybody else.

You 2 are what got me going when I was 16 with exercise program booklets I ordered out of a magazine. Franco was awesome as you were and are still a inspiration. I am 63 now and continue to train 6 days a week. Workouts are nothing like before but consider myself lucky to still be alive. Thank you!

Best duo in bodybuilding. A bromance that will last forever. Seeing these two so happy bopping around on their bikes, lifting weights, and busting on each other, it’s priceless.

RIP to a legend. Franco was a great inspiration for us little guys. Anything’s possible with good intentions.

NO ONE WILL EVER TEAR THAT WALL DOWN. IT'S NICE TO SEE FRIENDSHIP THAT LOYAL

Truly inspiring in many different ways, we people have lots to learn from you both. It's truly an honor that we people had the luck to witness your works and talents and follow your foot-steps. Thank you Arnold & Franco. God bless you both with all the good health and happiness.

I grew up worshiping these guys, love this video! Sad that Franco is gone but what's important is that he lived and graced us with his presence.

Franco Died today :0 :( How SAD Bro.... R.I.P. FRANCO, FOREVER LEGEND!

51 years is long time great example of loyal friendship Respect to you both.

Heartwarming! Thank you for so many years of motivation!

51 years amazing! Thanks for the video it is great seeing both of you in a gym together. Very cool!

That’s why Arnold is the success that he is. He always appreciated true friendship. These two have been such an inspiration to so many of us. God bless them both.

Arnold might be old, but he will NEVER be obsolete

Arnold, you are the most genuine, inspiring, amazing, talented, multi-faceted, kind, generous, faithful, interesting, intelligent, gifted, and likable human being that has ever existed. Every clip I see you in, you maintain such honesty and fluid happiness and contentment...even in the political arena. Your bodybuilding career is a beautiful story, your acting and movie-making career was meteoric (I still enjoy a handful of your movies that I watch on repeat all week), your governmental responsibilities were met with a wonderful action and enacted wonderful changes based on your own morals and values - no matter what your ‘party’ or ‘group’ was saying. You stood your ground, left your mark, changed the world, and ARE STILL MY PERSONAL HERO IN A HUNDED WAYS, you live in my heart and I treasure you as a person and one of the greatest human beings there has ever been. I cannot believe you have not been the POTUS...it should be allowed, the constitution should be amended in your honor...AND it’s never too late for you, sir! Thank you so much for being who you are, helping me to be who I am, and making everyones lives you touched that much better and improved - because of your positivity and influence on all you come into contact with. I have so much love and respect for you, sir...thank you for sharing your life with the world. You are a legend. You are the Great Man! I would love nothing more than to meet you and shake your hand one day - it is a dream of mine. If it never comes true though, I won’t be disappointed. Because I can always throw in my copy of Conan the Destroyer or Eraser and feel like we are hanging out together! Aaaah the magic of movies! It would take a hundred years to list all the awesome movies you have been in. You are truly the GOAT of action movies! So badass!!

Great video..! Love the 1st 20 seconds. What a history between these 2 legends and here they are casually riding bikes down Venice Beach. RIP Franco Columbu.

Man never get sick of seeing you guys ,true inspiration for me back then and now .Great share ,thank you Arnold & Frank .

When I first found out that Franco past I went to tell my wife. She had no clue who I was talking about. I wanted to tell someone and share my sadness of such horrible news, but I realized no one I know , knows Franco. He was not the super star that Arnold is and we won't hear about his passing on the news. And to me it is so sad. I feel like going outside and shouting about what the world has lost. Such a personal hero. Rest in Peace dear Franco. I for one, will never forget you.

what a great video. I remember as a kid in USSR looking at those rare magazines with detailed instructions on how to lift and Arny was there. What a great legacy. thank you.

Two true pioneers of weightlifting and body building. Broad shoulders for all of us to stand on, to be sure. Thank you guys for sharing the knowledge and your journey with us.

I'll never forget these two! They came on a tour to my home town in 1979 and did workout demos for us. Franco was incredibly powerful and shared his workout. Arnold just talked and signed his book The Education of a Bodybuilder. Good to see them still kicking and staying healthy. Definitely made an impression on me and my friends (we were teenagers). Thank you Arnold, for coming to St. Louis way back then and sharing with us now! You inspired countless individuals like myself. THANK YOU

Now I want to see the video of Arnold and Lou Ferrigno spending the day together on their anniversary! Lol

Thank You Arnold for this videos, i love You, they are so motivating!! We can do what we can imagine!!

WOW... it's a beautiful thing to be able to make a friend from a competitor and keep it going 51 years.....bless both of you!

Still remember how Franco moved that car in Pumping Iron.

Lmao "You need to do a lot of them because you love the apple strudel" 😂

I'm 44 and had my best friend since age 3. A true blessing to us, so i love watching these shorts!

One more time , from France, I love what you are,, and follow You since 30 years....!#

Did you know that Arnold got his buddy Franco a role in terminator 1, it was when Kyle Rees returned to the hideout the a terminator disguised like a human attacked them, it was Franco... rip legend

" in america when you are mad at someone you say go to hell, in Italy we say go to California " --- Franco Columbu pumping iron R.I.P

Two of the "GIANTS" in Bodybuilding for so many Years ! We miss FRANCO,Remember...He was one of the STRANGEST BODYBUILDERS..EVER !!! R.I.P. FRANCO🙏 and Thnx for Upload this HISTORICAL FRIENDSHIP Clip about there ANNIVERSARY about over 50 YEARS !!!!!! I,m 61 Years old now(BORN IN GERMANY IN 1960)and Remember the good old Days,of BODYBUILDING !PUMPING IRON and Greets to ya all around the World from GERMANY 🇩🇪👍😎👋

hi! greetings from stuttgart!!!! you are my role model everyday i work out and your example gives me power, when times are not so easy...

My father use to say if you meet and have one genuine friend in life you are blessed.

That's a great video. Inspirational. True friendships like that are hard to find.

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing

thanks for the example you guys set for us all of hard work and determination!

This is so sad and beautiful. We all will get old no matter how strong you get father time will always catch up to you. Enjoy life people

Can you imagine working out and Arnold and Franco show up, man I would shit myself.

What an incredible life they have both lived, with incredible memories..

🤔...Can tears of joy and sorrow be at the same time? Master, now they are both running through my face that I watched this video again! Good health to you!🙋‍♂️

"You're in my way now" lol I just love Arnold's sense of humor....

These guys were both my heroes as a kid in the 70's,I had a very abusive childhood and these two were my escape

A sincere Friendship that lasts a lifetime between two men is one of the most beautiful and precious things that life can give.

You two look like brothers from different mothers. The smiles say it all!

This could be a movie.

Having Arnold and Franco show up and work out at your gym is like having Jesus Himself bless your church.

One of the best videos I've ever seen ❤❤❤

Grande attore,grazie per tutti i film che ha fatto.

Friends of this caliber are so rare these days

Absolutely amazing. Very touching tribute to a friendship.

Marvelous. This video is pure magic forever. Franco always in our memory!!!

Simply wow 🔥🙏🏻❤️ , it needs luck like out of the world to have a friendship like this one now a days. Wonderful to see these legends still having the same level or joy , energy, motivation like the old days . Miss you Sir Franco Columbo R.I.P 🙏🏻💔.

Love it. Cant imagine the world without Arnold and Franco. 31st October was date i just started as Gym Instructor. Thanks guys your legends. Keep doing the reps.....

Wow!!!!! Loved the video. So awesome! Friends forever. So good.

Big ARNIE! Love to you bro'. Thanks for this.

Hey Arnold, so sorry for your loss. ( I know it's been a few years, but better late than never) I recently lost a friend of about 36 years or so....we played ice hockey together. I miss him every day, and I'm sure you miss Franco. Thanks to you both for all the years of inspiration. Stay Hungry!

Beautiful example of real friendship, and show that is possible and very necessary for mind health to have friends of heart. Congratulations!

I cried when I saw you together recalling the stories you lived. Mainly, the wall that you two made. congratulations, i love you guys!!

Absolutely briliant!!💪👍🙏

Seeing this solid friendship brings tears to my eyes. I only ask God to give me health to one day reach this age with my best childhood friend. Arnold is a living legend for many generations. An example. Long life to this man. RIP Franco Columbu...........💪

God bless Arnold, and Franco. They're living legends!,'-)

Couldnt stop smiling when watching this

So much fun watching these two still! RIP Franco! A man that lives three life times and passed on his home soil back in Italy.

You could just see the happiness they have together lifting weights.