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Frank Zane: Classic Ecto Physique? (rare photos)

Frank Zane in his teens vs. later on the beach with Betty Weider

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…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: aesthetic, Betty Weider, bodybuilder physique, bodybuilders, classic physique, ectomorph, frank zane, mesomorph, mr. olympia, physique

Train 3 Days a Week for a Bodybuilder Physique?

Big and lean bodybuilder doing seated lateral raises

Q: I have limited time to train—three days a week. I can get to the gym M-W-F, but I usually have family stuff on the weekends, so that’s it. Can I build a bodybuilder physique by training only three days a week? What program would you recommend?

A: Can you get a bodybuilder physique training only 3 days a week? That depends entirely on your genetics. We’ve known a few guys who looked like bodybuilders going to the gym zero days a week. Not kidding—lucky bastards. LOL! [Read more…]

Filed Under: X Files Tagged With: 3 days a week, anabolic hormones, bodybuilder, bodybuilder physique, brad pilon, eat stop eat, fat-to-muscle, genetics, intermittent fasting, muscle immensity, myofibrillar, negative-accentuated, physique, positions of flexion, recovery, sarcoplsmic, Size Surge, x-centric

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