When anyone requested the “bodybuilder-giving-directions” pose, Mike Mentzer obliged without hesitation, raising his arms with a slow head turn and stating, “Make a right at the Arby’s.” [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 207: Arnold’s Comeback Mass
Many thought Arnold should not have won the 1980 Mr. Olympia in Australia because he wasn’t at his best. Here’s his condition—and face as he realizes kangaroo dung does not smell like a scented candle… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 179: Arnold’s 1980 Olympia Win
Here’s Arnold checking his progress in the mirror prior to his 1980 Mr. Olympia comeback win. How do we know it was that year? Notice the banner: “Mentzer is Coming.” We don’t think that was warning people what was going on in the back room. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 137: Mike Mentzer’s Grainy Mass
Back in the 1970s, Mike Mentzer’s physique at its peak was shocking. But even by today’s standards, Mentzer’s grainy thickness is jaw dropping. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 119: Arnold Backstage Muscle
Here’s a unique shot of Arnold backstage during his last competition, his comeback win at the 1980 Mr. Olympia. He’s got that Oak thickness that’s impressive even by today’s freak standards… [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 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 74: Mike Mentzer Beach Mass
This impressive shot of Mike Mentzer was taken by Wayne Gallasch on a beach in Australia. It really captures Mike’s herculean mass that captivated the bodybuilding world back in the 1970s… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 59: Mike Mentzer Relaxed Mass
This impressive shot of Mike Mentzer was a poster that Steve had on his wall in his late teens for motivation… [Read more…]