Mohammed Makkawy is one of the greatest short bodybuilders of all time. At only 5’3”, the Egyptian-born physique sculptor defeated men much taller and more massive. How? With his proportioned, no-weak-points physique chiseled to its peak. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 98: Bruce Lee’s Kick-Ass Muscle
Bruce Lee wasn’t a competitive bodybuilder, but his physique stunned those who witnessed it in peak condition. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 97: Vince Taylor Freak Physique
Vince Taylor, at 5’9” and a competition weight of around 225, had classic mass with few flaws. His physique looks near perfection in this pic by a lake back in his heyday… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 96: Lee Labrada’s Muscle at 60
Here’s a great shot of Lee Labrada back to back with his son Hunter, age 28 and a current IFBB pro. Notice the similar genetics, a big player in bodybuilding success… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 95: Lee Haney Relaxed Mass Perfection
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…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 94: Danny Padilla Mass Twist
We’ve featured Danny Padilla in our Zen installments many times, but he had such a great, well-balanced, and inspiring physique that he’s worth flashing back on again. This is a great twisting-back stage shot that highlights his mass and symmetry, things his training style magnified… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 93: Arnold’s Double-Muscle Shocker
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…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 92: Larry Scott’s Shocking Arms
Larry Scott was the very first Mr. Olympia, and while his entire physique was excellent, it was his arms that had people shaking their heads in disbelief… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 91: Frank Zane Gym-Muscle Perfection
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…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 89: Mike Mentzer Rockin’ Mass Shot
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…]
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