Here’s a rare shot of Arnold arriving at his son’s basketball game. He planned to ref, but the organizers said it would be too distracting—his accent is pretty thick. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 168: Bob Paris as Muscle Art
Bob Paris had one of the most aesthetic physiques to ever grace a posing dais, and he had quite the artistic flare—so artistic, in fact, that this was his response when someone yelled, “Hey, I think you stepped in something.”… [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…]
Mark Wahlberg: Muscle at Age 51, But…
You know Mark Wahlberg, acclaimed actor, formerly Marky Mark, and buff Calvin Klein underwear model. He played a bodybuilder alongside Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson in the crazy movie “Pain and Gain.”
Today at age 51, Wahlberg still has a killer physique for a busy older guy. Here are some grabs from his Instagram. He weighs around 185… [Read more…]
Mass-Building Genetics (Photo Comparisons)
While this newsletter is about training for muscle, it’s always interesting to look back at the evolution of known bodybuilders’ physiques… [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 152: Dave Draper, Blond Bomber Bulk
Here’s a rare shot of Dave Draper, 1965 Mr. America and ’66 Mr. Universe, flexing and perplexing at why couch lady copied his haircut. [Read more…]
Moment of Bodybuilding Zen 150: Mohammed Makkawy, Muscle Sculptor
Mohammed Makkawy is one of the greatest short bodybuilders of all time. At only 5’3”, the Egyptian-born muscle sculptor defeated men much taller and more massive. [Read more…]
He looked fit, then he took of his shirt—Holy Sh!#
Don’t judge a look when it’s covered. Someone can appear fairly average in clothes, especially drug-free bodybuilders—lean and fit. But when the shirt comes off, they can look 20 pounds heavier and ripped. [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…]
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