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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 138: Steve Reeves’ Arm Growing Secret

Back in the 1940s and ‘50s, Steve Reeves’ physique was so well muscled with classic lines that he was chosen to be Hercules in the movies. [Read more…]

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

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…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 136: Bruce Lee’s V Physique (4 Pics)

Here are four shots of Bruce Lee showing his impressive V-tapered torso. Obviously, Lee wasn’t a competitive bodybuilder, but his acid-etched physique stunned those who witnessed it in peak condition. [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 135: Arnold Rare Hotel Photo

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…]

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 132: Danny Padilla’s Park Most Muscular

Here’s a killer shot of Danny “Giant Killer” Padilla flexing outside, probably in a park somewhere freaking people out. [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 131: Frank Zane’s Muscle As Art

Here’s a unique shot of Frank Zane from an angle that makes him look like a Greek god statue. Genuinely muscle as art… [Read more…]