Here’s a unique shot of Frank Zane somewhere in the mountains in his underwear. Okay, they’re probably posing trunks… [Read more…]
Growth-Threshold Mass With Class
Lee Labrada never won the Mr. Olympia, but he got close due to his incredible symmetry, proportions, and muscle size. An Iron Man editor (Steve) gave him the monicker “Mass With Class” back in the ‘80s for good reason—his physique was a work of art (photo by Per Bernal)… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 140: Doug Brignole, Mr. Universe at Age 59
We’ve mentioned our friend and colleague Doug Brignole, who recently won the 2019 Drug-Free Mr. Universe Open division at age 59. Below is a great shot from that contest. It’s proof that old men can build plenty of muscle… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 139: Vince Gironda’s Old Man Muscle
This shot of Vince Gironda, the legendary Iron Guru, was taken in front of his gym back when he was almost 60 years old. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 134: Rich Gaspari’s Side Triceps
This is a great photo of Rich Gaspari looking aesthetic in the gym… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 133: Vince Gironda’s Aesthetic Physique
This classic shot of Vince Gironda, the legendary Iron Guru, was taken way back in the 1950s. His aesthetic physique, with its symmetry, lines, and rippedness, holds up today.
Yep, even now most guys would kill to hang out by the pool looking like Vince… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 126: Frank Zane’s Sculpted Muscle
Here’s a unique shot of Frank Zane onstage looking like a statue of physical perfection. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 124: Serge Nubret’s Aesthetic Mass
French bodybuilder Serge Nubret competed against Arnold for the Olympia multiple times. But his aesthetic physique never quite overshadowed The Oak’s mass.
Nubret’s physique was more about animalistic beauty, artistic rather than gargoyle-like—tiny waist, broad shoulders, every muscle fully developed… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 118: Frank Zane’s Chiseled Physique
Frank Zane’s chiseled physique is still considered near perfection today, etched muscle that seemed attainable.
He wasn’t from the gargoyle school of bodybuilding, so you rarely saw him hit a “crab” most muscular pose. This photo is about as close as he came to that. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 117: Rich Gaspari’s Chiseled Mass
This is a great photo of Rich Gaspari looking aesthetic—something he was not known for… [Read more…]