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Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 137: Mike Mentzer’s Grainy Mass

Cropped pic of Mike Mentzer doing alternate dumbbell curls, looking incredible

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…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1970s, 1980 Mr. Olympia, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, frank zane, heavy duty, hypertrophy, mike mentzer, mr. olympia, Nautilus, pre-ex

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 135: Arnold Rare Hotel Photo

Rare photo of Arnold on a hotel balcony in the '60s, cropped

Here’s a unique shot of Arnold on a hotel balcony back in the ’60s. We’re not sure who took the pic, but our guess is it’s Hawaii, as the Oak’s flowered trunks suggest. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1960s, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, austrian oak, bodybuilding zen, freak-physique, genetics, Hawaii, multi-angular training, sissy squats, stretch overload, tom platz

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 129: Vintage Arnold Muscle Shot

Here’s a unique shot of a young Arnold, probably colorized. Our guess is he’s around 20 years old here. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, genetics, mind-muscle connection, stretch-overload

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 123: Arnold’s Interview Arm Flex

Arnold rolling up his sleeve to flex for a reporter

Here’s a unique shot of Arnold wowing a female reporter. This exemplifies one reason so many of us lift—to roll back our sleeve and flex a massively peaked biceps… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: anabolic, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, biceps, biceps peak, big arms, bodybuilding zen, genetics, pumping iron

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 119: Arnold Backstage Muscle

Arnold backstage at the 1980 Mr. Olympia competition

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…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 1980 Mr. Olympia, anabolic, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, austrian oak, bodybuilding zen, conspiracy, genetics, magnesium, the oak

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 114: Bulked Up Arnold

Bulked up Arnold by the water in Australia, cropped photo (full-size in article)

Here’s a great shot of a bulked up Arnold. Yes, he’s a bit smooth here, but look at the mass—and his quads had some separation. That may have been triggered by his stylish shoes. LOL… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding legend, bodybuilding zen, bulked up, bulking, genetics, multi-angular training, the oak

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 110: Arnold Vs. Son Posedown

Check out Arnold in his prime below compared to his son Joseph, early 20s, hitting a double biceps pose. The resemblance is uncanny. Are genetics important in bodybuilding? Absolutely, as is the case in most sports. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, bodybuilding zen, Brad Schoenfeld, genetics, joseph schwarzenegger, mechanical tension, muscle damage, supplements

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 103: Arnold’s Relaxed Mass

Arnold in the window at the old Gold's Gym in Venice.

Here’s a mind-blowing shot of Arnold standing near the window at the old Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. We believe it’s an Art Zeller photo… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: anabolic, arnold schwarzenegger, art zeller, bodybuilding zen, gold's gym, venice

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 93: Arnold’s Double-Muscle Shocker

Arnold flexing backstage, at his absolute best (cropped)

Here’s a backstage shot of Arnold casually hitting a shocking double-biceps pose. We’re not sure who took it, or what contest it was, but we are sure that it was the Oak at his absolute best… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: anabolic amplifier, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, arnold's biceps, bodybuilding zen, hypertrophic, mind-muscle connection, quick-start muscle building, shoulder pain, stretch overload, the oak

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 89: Mike Mentzer Rockin’ Mass Shot

Mike Mentzer on a beach in Australia, double biceps pose

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…]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 1970s, 1979, 1980 Mr. Olympia, Anabolic STX, arnold schwarzenegger, Australia, bodybuilding zen, frank zane, mike mentzer, mr. olympia, pre-ex, roger schwab, STX, stx method, Wayne Gallasch

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