mr. olympia Archives

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 117: Rich Gaspari’s Chiseled Mass

This is a great photo of Rich Gaspari looking aesthetic—something he was not known for… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 116: Bruce Lee’s Acid-Etched Muscle

Here’s a shot of a shirtless Bruce Lee on an Asian talk show back in the ‘70s. 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 115: Lee Haney Backstage Mass

This is a great photo of Lee Haney backstage revealing his crazy abs and thick, striated pecs.… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 113: Mike Mentzer’s Herculean Physique

Mike Mentzer’s physique was thick. Even relaxed he looked Herculean, as in this gym shot from the ’70s. [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 112: Frank Zane’s Sculpted Mass

Frank Zane’s physique is still considered near perfection today, sculpted mass that seemed attainable.

Zane won the Mr. Olympia in 1977, ’78, and ’79 weighing around 190 at 5’9”. Ectomorphic small-boned men looked at him and said, “I might be able to do that.” [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 108: Lee Haney Beach Flex

This is a great photo of Lee Haney flexing at the beach. He’s a tad smooth, but what magnificent lines and symmetry—small waist, wide shoulders, flared quads… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 107: Larry Scott’s Awesome Arms

He was the very first Mr. Olympia, and while his entire physique was excellent, it was Larry Scott’s awesome arms that had people shaking their heads in disbelief… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 106: Frank Zane’s Perfect Beach Physique

Frank Zane’s physique is still considered near perfection today. Who wouldn’t want a beach physique like this? [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 105: Mike Mentzer at a Party

Here’s an impressive candid shot of Mike Mentzer at a party with his giant arm hanging out of his T-shirt. Obviously, Perrier water is the freaky muscle secret. LOL… [Read more…]

Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 104: Dorian Yates’ Shocking Double Biceps

This is another of Kevin Horton’s black-and-white gym photos of Dorian Yates that literally shocked the bodybuilding world in 1993. At that time, the sheer massiveness and graininess of his physique was astounding… [Read more…]