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Roger Callard is an American actor, stuntman and former bodybuilder who worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger in several films. He is best known for his roles as Conan the Librarian in UHF and as a stuntman in Total Recall and Commando.
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Early Bodybuilding Stages
Roger Callard began his bodybuilding journey when he was five years old. He started training with basic weights at home, later, joining his first gym. At first, Roger trained to improve his athletic performance in football and other sports he took part in during high school. But, after seeing his appearance change from lifting weights – his only interest became bodybuilding. After several years of sculpting his ideal physique, Roger started competing in bodybuilding shows; winning the 1974 IF...
Cooperation with Arnold
As the number of trophies in his cabinet grew, so did his reputation among other bodybuilders. There was one bodybuilder, specifically, with whom Roger developed a mutual friendship, and business relationship. It was none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger. The two worked out at the Gold’s Gym together, and both starred in two bodybuilding movies ‘Pumping Iron,’ and ‘Mr. Universum.’
Retirement From Bodybuilding
As Roger’s passion for acting grew, his interest in bodybuilding slowly began ‘evaporating’. In 1984, he made his last professional appearance on the stage, at the IFBB World Pro – he took home 13th place that day. Even though his competitive career was short-lived, Roger left a lasting impact on the bodybuilding community with his spectacular physique, and accomplishments. Some of his best results on stage include winning the 1975 Mr. USA, 1977 Mr. America, and 1978 Mr. International.
Roger used to train three times per week, each time working on his entire body. He would train on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with each one of his sessions lasting for no longer than one hour. On his rest days, Roger would do aerobic movements or cardio. Here are the exercises he did for each body part; 1. Legs:Leg extensions, squats, leg cur...
In his prime, Roger ate similarly to other bodybuilding greats of his era; placing high importance on protein, and consuming enough carbs and fats for energy. He didn’t count his macros often, but rather listened to his own body and its reactions to certain types of foods. Some of his favorite foods were eggs, beef, and potatoes. For supplementatio...
Some of Roger’s idols in his early bodybuilding days include Harold Poole, Chuck Sipes, and Dave Draper. Their physiques have inspired Roger to train hard in the gym, and build a physique that eventually brought him numerous titles.
Learn about Roger Callard's bodybuilding career, achievements, and acting roles. Find out his training tips, diet, and how he worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Jul 27, 2022 · Roger Callard, who won Mr. America and Mr. International titles and acted with Arnold Schwarzenegger, will be inducted into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday. He also served in the military and influenced training philosophies.
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Roger Callard is a former bodybuilder and actor who worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger. He played Conan the Librarian in UHF and appeared in other films and TV shows.
Listen to Roger Callard, a top bodybuilder in the 1970s and a friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger, talk about his athletic background, training, and competing in the golden age of bodybuilding. He also shares stories from the movie Pumping Iron and Stay Hungry.
Roger Callard won multiple major bodybuilding titles and was friends and business partners with Arnold Schwarzenegger.*Interact with me on social media*-Inst...
Roger Callard is an actor and stuntman who appeared in many action films and TV shows, such as Pumping Iron, Red Heat, and Walker, Texas Ranger. He also worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Weird Al Yankovic, and Steve Carell.
