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Zane: The Care & Feeding of a Mr. Olympia

InterviewsApril 22, 2023342Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article on the diet followed by Frank Zane to capture his 3rd Mr Olympia title in 1979. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #18 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #115 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr…

The frosting on the cake

ContestsApril 17, 2023179Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane captures the 1968 IFBB Mr America. The competition was stiff. Don Peters won the Tall Class and Rock Stonewall won the Short Class. Frank had to beat out the very impressive John DeCola in the Medium Class on his way to overall victory. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page…

MY Pursuit of the third Olympia

InterviewsApril 9, 2023242Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane explains his planes for the 1979 Mr Olympia. He was incorporating powerlifting moves to move his lean body mass to 195lbs in his quest to capture a 3rd Mr Olympia Crown. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page…

The Columbus Diary

ContestsApril 4, 2023277Views 0Likes 0Comments

An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia. A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #33…

Oliva, Sipes and Zane win IFBB titles

ContestsMarch 14, 2023159Views 0Likes 0Comments

Flash report on 1968 Mr Olympia (Sergio Oliva), Mr Universe (Frank Zane) and Mr World (Chuck Sipes). Arnold Schwarzenegger would taste defeat for the first time at the hands of Frank Zane. Sergio would win the Mr Olympia unopposed! Harold Poole was consumed with business opportunities, Dave Draper had a heavy movie making schedule in Hollywood,…

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

BlogMarch 10, 2023456Views 0Likes 0Comments

The decade of 1960 saw a significant change in the evolution of bodybuilding. It was the decade of progress. On every aspect bodybuilding and the standard of the physique was pushed to a higher level than what many of the time thought was possible. The 60’s saw significant advancements in training, diet and of course…

Mr Universe contest 1970

ContestsMarch 8, 2023254Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1970 NABBA Mr Universe was one of the greatest contests of all time. Arnold Schwarzenegger one the Professional show and Frank Zane won the Amateur version. This report gives a brief overview of the contests and also provides detail on the judging. A must read. Source: Muscular Development (Issue Jan 1971) Page 18 (Muscular Development Issue Jan 1971) …

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

ContestsMarch 7, 2023262Views 0Likes 0Comments

1979 Mr Olympia. Report by Chris Lund Great article recapping Chris Lund's experience at the 1979 Mr Olympia. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #8 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #9 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #10 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #11 - Bodybuilding Monthly (Issue Jan 1980) Page #12 -…

there’s no end to calve development by frank zane

TrainingFebruary 23, 2023197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane trains calves. Frank Zane explains his training and methodology behind his calve training in participation for the 1976 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle and Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #34 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #35 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #36 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1977) Page #37 - Muscle &…

try my ‘carbo-tempo’ training plan for continued gains by frank zane

TrainingJanuary 29, 2023182Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article by Frank Zane explaining the "Carbo-Tempo" training plan that lead to his improved muscle density over a 6 month period in 1968. Muscle Builder / Power Sep 1968 Page #16 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #17 - Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Sep 1968) Page #62 - Muscle Builder /…

Frank – training to win my fourth olympia

InterviewsJanuary 8, 2023168Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane had what he thought was a fool proof plan to win his 4th consecutive Mr Olympia title. A 10 month training plan to be in the greatest shape of his life. This was all turn upside-down when a freak poolside accident put this all in jeopardy. The article was published before the accident…

the secrets of bodybuilding longevity

InterviewsDecember 26, 2022281Views 0Likes 0Comments

Frank Zane had a career that spanned decades. Longevity was a key element to his success. Enjoy the article. Source: Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #112 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #113 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981) Page #114 - Muscle Up (Issue Feb 1981)

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Zane: The Care & Feeding of a Mr. Olympia

The frosting on the cake

MY Pursuit of the third Olympia

The Columbus Diary

Oliva, Sipes and Zane win IFBB titles

Who was the greatest Bodybuilding Star of the ’60s?

Mr Universe contest 1970

chris lund reports on the ’79 olympia

there’s no end to calve development by frank zane

try my ‘carbo-tempo’ training plan for continued gains by frank zane

Frank – training to win my fourth olympia

the secrets of bodybuilding longevity

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