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Mass Mantra #36

Lee Haney, outside in the sun in a "relaxed" pose looking huge and ripped

Mike Mentzer was a proponent of the pre-exhaustion method—using an isolation exercise prior to a multi-joint, or compound, move. For example, using cable flyes prior to decline presses.

Another is eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney. Here’s what he had to say in a recent interview (photo by Art Zeller)… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: art zeller, Lee Haney, mass mantra, mike mentzer, mr. olympia

Mass Mantra #1

Frank Zane on a mountain top in a "relaxed" pose

Mondays are rough for most people—coming off a weekend, going back to work, forgetting to comb your hair. Your time is limited…

That’s why I’ve decided to ditch the longer newsletters on Monday and make it a pic and a solid quote from a researcher, bodybuilder, or respected trainer. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: art zeller, frank zane, mass building, mass mantra, slow-twitch exhaustion, STX

Muscle-Morphing Memories

Arnold doing concentration curls, Art Zeller photo

Yesterday I discussed how the first Mr. Olympia Larry Scott reshaped his biceps somewhat from bulbously long and thick to more tweaked and peaked. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold schwarzenegger, art zeller, biceps peak, biceps shape, Chris Beardsley, larry scott, muscle shape

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 162: Arnold’s Growler Curls

Arnold smoking a joint with his famous "Arnold is numero uno" t-shirt on

Here’s great Art Zeller shot of Arnold in his prime curling and growling, apparently in extra pain due to a pair of legs growing out of his stomach. Some critics said he had no legs, but he actually has four. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, arnold's biceps, art zeller, bodybuilding zen, Stay Hungry

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 155: Arnold’s Underwear Flex

Apparently if Arnold has a dream about showing up somewhere in his underwear, it’s no problemo—just start posing. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: arnold schwarzenegger, arnold's biceps, art zeller, bodybuilding zen, Gene Mozee, john balik, legend, the oak, venice

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 95: Lee Haney Relaxed Mass Perfection

Lee Haney, outside in the sun in a "relaxed" pose looking huge and ripped

This is a great photo of Lee Haney at his peak, standing relaxed outside. Absolutely flawless mass. Imagine him holding a leash with a poodle at the end. Like a moving sculpture in a Speedo out walking his dog. LOL… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: art zeller, bodybuilding zen, density training, fast-twitch, growth threshold, injuries, Lee Haney, mr. olympia, perfect physique, powerlifting, slow-twitch, stimulate don't annihilate, stx method, vince gironda

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 91: Frank Zane Gym-Muscle Perfection

Grainy black-and-white photo of Frank Zane in the gym

Frank Zane wasn’t the biggest bodybuilder of his era, but what a physique. He won the Mr. Olympia weighing around 190 at 5’9”. And 40 years later, the physique he displayed way back then is still considered an ultimate ideal by many, us included… [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Blog Tagged With: 1975, art zeller, bodybuilding zen, frank zane, gold's gym, mr. olympia, perfect physique, perfection, physique, symmetry, venice

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 64: Arnold Double Muscle

Arnold, double biceps in front of chalkboard

One reason Arnold is considered by many to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time is that he could look shockingly massive or aesthetically sculpted, as in this photo. [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: aesthetic, anabolic accelerator, arnold, arnold schwarzenegger, art zeller, bodybuilding zen, Gene Mozee, hypertrophic, iron guru, legend & myth, massive physique, master trainer, mind-muscle connection, multi-angular training, quick-start muscle building, venice, vince gironda

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