Frank Zane often frustrated his wife, Christine. She’d ask, “Why aren’t you ready for the party?” His reply: “I am. I’m wearing my new lifting belt.” [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 167: Frank Zane’s Party Muscle
Frank Zane’s buddies hated going to parties with him because he’d show up like this… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 168: Bob Paris as Muscle Art
Bob Paris had one of the most aesthetic physiques to ever grace a posing dais, and he had quite the artistic flare—so artistic, in fact, that this was his response when someone yelled, “Hey, I think you stepped in something.”… [Read more…]
Frank Zane: Classic Ecto Physique? (rare photos)
Q: Your discussion on body types was on point, but I’m surprised you didn’t mention Frank Zane, a classic ectomorph who won the Mr. Olympia.
A: I wouldn’t call Frank Zane a “classic ectomorph.” He does lean more ecto than most competitive bodybuilders, but he went from broad-shouldered stick to pretty damn thick—which had him hanging out with beauty Betty Weider on the beach… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 164: Frank Zane’s Meditation Muscle
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 161: Arnold’s Superman Pose
Not many people know this, but women used to pay Arnold to sit behind him and watch him rhythmically flex his buttocks. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 156: Berry De Mey, the Flexing Dutchman
At left, Berry de Mey shows why he was one of the best in the body biz back in the ’80s… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 154: Jim Haislop’s Relaxed Mass
This is a spectacular shot of 1968 Mr. America Jim Haislop, apparently right after someone yelled, “Hey, Jim, what’s up?” [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 146: Bob Paris’ Motivating Muscle
Here are two interesting photos of aesthetic bodybuilder Bob Paris with some seriously motivating muscle. On the left is an artistic studio shot that showcases his symmetrical physique (looks like a Michael Neveux photo). On the right is Bob, guns blazing in a polo shirt, probably calling about a penicillin shot after touching a germ-ridden pay phone. [Read more…]
He looked fit, then he took of his shirt—Holy Sh!#
Don’t judge a look when it’s covered. Someone can appear fairly average in clothes, especially drug-free bodybuilders—lean and fit. But when the shirt comes off, they can look 20 pounds heavier and ripped. [Read more…]