Frank Zane looked aesthetic even when he was meditating. Here he is, in contest-diet mode, trying to manifest the ability to unhinge his jaw when a dessert cart rolls by… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 148: Ray & Mike Mentzer’s Gym Mass
Here’s a shot of Mike (left) and Ray Mentzer, in the gym doing the Free-Mustache-Rides Club handshake. Both were massive dudes and Mr. America winners… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 130: Mike Mentzer’s Shocking Beach Physique
Mike Mentzer’s beach physique at its peak was shocking. Imagine seeing this on the beach (Gallasch photo). Even today Mentzer’s mass is still jaw dropping… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 125: Ray Mentzer’s Mr. America Mass
This studio shot of Ray Mentzer is a classic (we’re not sure of the photographer), taken when he won the 1979 Mr. America. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 113: Mike Mentzer’s Herculean Physique
Mike Mentzer’s physique was thick. Even relaxed he looked Herculean, as in this gym shot from the ’70s. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 106: Frank Zane’s Perfect Beach Physique
Frank Zane’s physique is still considered near perfection today. Who wouldn’t want a beach physique like this? [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 105: Mike Mentzer at a Party
Here’s an impressive candid shot of Mike Mentzer at a party with his giant arm hanging out of his T-shirt. Obviously, Perrier water is the freaky muscle secret. LOL… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 89: Mike Mentzer Rockin’ Mass Shot
Here’s another impressive shot of Mike Mentzer taken by Wayne Gallasch in Australia back in the 1970s, a pic we don’t recall every seeing… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 86: Ray Mentzer Classic Mass
This black-and-white shot of Ray Mentzer is one we haven’t seen before (we’re not sure of the photographer). It’s when Ray won the 1979 Mr. America. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 84: Ray and Mike Mentzer Beach Muscle
This shot of Mike (kneeling) and Ray Mentzer on the beach is a classic, one that Steve had framed on his wall in his early 20s for motivation. The photo is by Wayne Gallasch of GMV Productions out of Australia (www.gmv.com.au). [Read more…]