Frank Zane – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Man Behind the Title – Mister World Frank Zane

InterviewsApril 1, 2025126Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on Frank Zane shortly after his 1969 IFBB Mr World victory. Frank would win his class ahead of Al Beckles. He would then go on to win the overall title edging out the challenges of other class winners Frank Richard and Pierre Vandensteen. This article share Frank's routine and provides insight into…

The Amazing hard training of Frank Zane

TrainingMarch 25, 2025282Views 0Likes 0Comments

Arnold Schwarzenegger reflects on the times he trained with Frank Zane. Zane's mental and physical capacity for hard work was renowned and he served as a sterling example for all he trained with. Source: Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #14 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #15 - Muscle Builder Power (March 1973) Page #58…

A tribute to Frank Zane

InterviewsMarch 19, 2025194Views 0Likes 0Comments

An exception article on Frank Zane. In fact one of the best I have come across. Colin Sheard does an exceptional job of putting together this story on one of the true greats of bodybuilding. The article was penned shortly after Zane's 1970 NABBA Universe victory and is accompanied by photos of him at the…

Mr World ’69

ContestsMarch 17, 2025172Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic pictorial with contest results of the 1969 Mr Worls and Miss Western Europe. Frank Zane would take the overall Mr World title and Patsy Wheeldon would win the Miss Western Europe. Source: Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #6 - Peak Muscle Maker - November 1969 (Vol.1 No.6) Page #7 -…

Advice from the Pro’s Frank Zane (July 1984)

InterviewsMarch 1, 2025112Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #48 - MuscleMag International (July 1984) Page #49 - MuscleMag International (July 1984)

Zane Haven

InterviewsJanuary 30, 2025215Views 0Likes 0Comments

Greg Zulak gives an in-depth appraisal of Frank and Christine Zane's training facility Zane Haven. SOURCE - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #56 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #57 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #86 - MuscleMag International (April 1985) MuscleMag International (April 1985)

Advice from the Pros with Frank Zane (May 1985)

InterviewsJanuary 7, 2025148Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #85 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

Frank Zane Talks About the Point of No Return

InterviewsDecember 24, 2024318Views 1Like 0Comments

Frank Zane touches on his preparation secrets into the lead up to the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #70 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #71 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #129 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #130 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

Richard Frank-ly Reveals…

InterviewsDecember 14, 2024194Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Richard shares his experience in a 1970 trip to the USA. He provides comment on Dave Draper, Harold Poole, Frank Zane, Don Peters and Leroy Colbert to name a few. Source: Peak Muscle Maker (March 1970) Page #26 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #27 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar 1970) Page #35 -Peak Muscle Maker (Mar…

Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

ContestsDecember 10, 2024468Views 1Like 0Comments

An excellent contest report by Wayne Gallasch on the 1971 IFBB Mr Olympia / Universe competition. Albert Beckles would be judged the overall Mr Universe winner after initially placing 2nd in his class. In an act of extreme sportsmanship Ahmet Enunlu, who was judged the winner, mounted the 2nd position on the rostrum. The great…

The Super-Bowl of Bodybuilding

ContestsNovember 26, 2024461Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fantastic contest report on the 1974 Mr Olympia extravaganza. Arnold Schwarzenegger would take the crown outgunning Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu and Frank Zane. Bob Birdsong would win the Mr America title whilst Bill Grant would capture Mr World. What an event, no wonder the 5,000 screaming fans at the Felt Forum went wild with…

Zane Reframing The Nightmare

InterviewsNovember 11, 2024405Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane provides insight into his life threatening injury in the lead up to the 1980 Mr Olympia. He also provides comment on the event. A must read! Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #62 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #63 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #159 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #167 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

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The Man Behind the Title – Mister World Frank Zane

The Amazing hard training of Frank Zane

A tribute to Frank Zane

Mr World ’69

Advice from the Pro’s Frank Zane (July 1984)

Zane Haven

Advice from the Pros with Frank Zane (May 1985)

Frank Zane Talks About the Point of No Return

Richard Frank-ly Reveals…

Mr Universe 71 (Mr Olympia 71)

The Super-Bowl of Bodybuilding

Zane Reframing The Nightmare

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