Frank Zane and Arnold were good friends, but they were also competitive—even when it came to Hawaiian hot pants. Sure, Zane’s nut-huggers fit better, but Arnold’s had boxer-brief cool. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 167: Frank Zane’s Party Muscle
Frank Zane’s buddies hated going to parties with him because he’d show up like this… [Read more…]
Frank Zane: Classic Ecto Physique? (rare photos)
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…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 164: Frank Zane’s Meditation Muscle
Frank Zane looked aesthetic even when he was meditating. Here he is, in contest-diet mode, trying to manifest the ability to unhinge his jaw when a dessert cart rolls by… [Read more…]
Young Muscle in his 70s (photo)
I get questions often about workouts and exercises, but the email below is different. It’s a motivator… [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…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 143: Frank Zane’s Anti-Gargoyle Physique
Here’s a unique shot of Frank Zane somewhere in the mountains in his underwear. Okay, they’re probably posing trunks… [Read more…]
“I thought you’d be bigger”
You may recognize the quote “I thought you’d be bigger” from the movie “Roadhouse.” Patrick Swayze, an ass-kicking bouncer, got that a lot because he had a tough-guy reputation but wasn’t big….
Maybe you can relate. I can… [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 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…]