Sergio Oliva’s monster mass, wasp waist, and incredible proportions are legendary—and his physique is still shocking, even by today’s over-drugged standards…
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Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 34: Arnold on the Beach
With the crappy weather outside, we thought a jolt of beach-body motivation was in order. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 32: Doug Brignole’s 59-year-old Arms
A few Zens back, we mentioned that our friend and colleague Doug Brignole recently won the 2019 Drug-Free Mr. Universe Open division at age 59.
He’s not a mass monster, but rather cut from the aesthetic-physique mold. Nevertheless, even in a T-shirt, his physique is very impressive, as you can see from this flexing pic [photo courtesy of Doug Brignole]… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 30: Frank Zane Gym
There was a period in competitive bodybuilding when art and aesthetics ruled. The gargoyles were not winning, and Frank Zane, pictured below was more than okay with that… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 27: Arnold’s Secret
In our Zen 3 newsletter, we talked about Arnold’s biceps peak and his full-range workout (POF: standing curls, incline curls, concentration curls).
But Arnold’s secret to eye-popping bi’s: He trained his brachialis muscles directly. Those lengthy muscles snake under the biceps and connect down on the forearm. When the brachialis are beefed up underneath, they push the biceps higher when flexed—sky-high peaks. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 26: Doug Brignole, 59-year-old Mr. Universe
Our friend and colleague Doug Brignole just won the 2019 Drug-Free Mr. Universe Open division at age 59. Very impressive [photo courtesy of Doug Brignole ]… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 19: Danny Padilla
Danny Padilla was known for his classic, no-flaws physique. His nickname was “the Giant Killer” because at only 5’2” his perfect mass-symmetry combo allowed him to beat bodybuilders who were much taller and larger than he was. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 18: Dorian Yates
Dorian Yates ushered in the mass-monster era of bodybuilding with his 1992 Mr. Olympia victory. Even the Mr. O before him, Lee Haney, who was massive in his own right, knew that Dorian was a new breed of sheer mass and density. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 17: Bob Paris
One physique that we both agree on as one of the top-five greatest of all time is Bob Paris… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 15: Arnold’s Sexy Arms
Even in his early bodybuilding days, Arnold knew how to impress the ladies. With arms like his, and that charisma, it didn’t take more than a flex and a smile. [Read more…]
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