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Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 163: Mike Mentzer Hangs Out

Freak-Physique Factoid: While riding on public transportation, Mike Mentzer always carried a dumbbell to work his delts [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 162: Arnold’s Growler Curls

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…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 156: Berry de Mey, Beach Muscle at 60

Former pro bodybuilder Berry de Mey, age 60, does his muscular impression of Halle Berry from the James Bond movie “Die Another Day.”… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 161: Arnold’s Superman Pose

Not many people know this, but women used to pay Arnold to sit behind him and watch him rhythmically flex his buttocks. [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 159: Danny Padilla’s Quad Flex

Here’s a shot of Danny Padilla doing the River Dance, an Irish jig believed to be the secret to massive leprechaun legs. [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 158: Muscleman Beach Run

Here’s a rare shot of Joe Weider, Frank Zane, and Arnold running on the beach. Apparently Joe didn’t get the animal-print nut-hugger memo. [Read more…]