This shot of three-time Mr. Olympia Frank Zane shows him in the studio hitting a classic biceps shot. His physique was a true work of art…
And he knew how to etch in ripped conditioning…
Zane’s proportions and extreme leanness helped him beat bodybuilders much larger and more massive, such as Mike Mentzer and Arnold. Onstage, Zane only weighed around 190 pounds at 5’8”…
The point is that conditioning is at the top of the list in overall physique impressiveness. You can be massive, but if you’ve got a layer of fat, you’re physique loses much of its shock value.
So yes, train for symmetry and proportion, but don’t forget about definition…
We’ve had lots of get-ripped tips and training-for-symmetrical-muscle tricks in this newsletter, but if you want all of our “secrets” in one place, get your copy of X-treme Lean. You can get it FREE with our Anabolic Reload package HERE.
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Till next time, train hard—and smart—for BIG results.
—Steve Holman and Jonathan Lawson
www.X-Rep.com
Build MASS with bodyweight training
One way you’re guaranteed to pack on stacks of muscle is through a process called muscle protein synthesis (MPS), which more than doubles 24 hours after an intense workout…
Until recently, MPS was only elevated when trainees would lift 70-90% of their one-rep max…
That’s not only dangerous for your joints, but it also sets you up for high injury risk every time you exercise…
It used to be believed that training with your own bodyweight couldn’t get you the same results as training with your 70-90% one rep max… Until NOW.
