Welcome to my blog. Feel free to visit at your convenience to find out updates to my website and other
It’s been almost a month since the Mr. Olympia contest in Las Vegas and I’m now back to normal. Great event, lots
I recently got an email asking about ‘sticking points’ and how to overcome them. There’s lot you can do but
On my website is the statement: “Got an interesting bodybuilding question you’d like to ask? Frank will tell you how
Greetings, Another year is upon us and like everyone else we are planning projects and setting goals for 2012. I’m
I’d like to thank all the people who have followed my surgical recovery and wished me well. It’s is now 7
The Lifetime Fitness Average By Larry Kay Bodybuilding contests have been the tried and true
March 4,5,6th are the dates for Arnold Expo at Columbus, Ohio Convention Center this year. Just found out my booth
Arriving home early Tuesday morning (3 AM due to flight re-routing) I’m sufficiently recovered from the massive expo (close to
Greetings, Just finishing up the Spring issue of Building the Body Quarterly and will post when it is ready for
Hi, Returned from Tribeca Film Festival over a week ago where we previewed the film Challenging Impossibility in which I’m
The Spring 2011 issue of Building the Body just arrived from the printer and we are mailing it out over
Hello, I’ve just finished my new book High Def Body and it is scheduled to be published in August. Here’s
The summer 2011 issue of Building the Body Quarterly will be mailed out shortly. It contains interesting articles about
Approximately one month ago I became aware of a Facebook page that had been created in my name by a
Hi, We have just mailed the Autumn 2011 issue of Building the Body quarterly. Printed on high gloss paper it
We now have 8 issues posted on Amazon.com as Kindle editions, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter issuesof Building the Body
I hope you are enjoying a wonderful new year and your training is going well. The Winter 2011 issue of
Right in the middle of packing for the 3 day weekend March 2,3,4th at the Arnold Expo at Columbus Convention Center.
Greetings! The Spring 2012 issue of Building the Body quarterly arrived last night from our printer and we will be
Complete Audio Collection All of the tracks in my Zane Audio Series are now available through the iTunes and
Hello, The Summer 2012 issue of Building the Body Quarterly has arrived and will be mailed over the weekend. It’s
I’d like to congratulate Bodybuilding.com for reaching over one million likes and for continuing to support healthy and active lifestyles!
Hello, What is Weighted Linear Resistance (WLR) Training? Find out and more at the Mr. Olympia Expo at Las Vegas
Hello, Finishing up packing for the Olympia trade show in Vegas, excitement is building. Two years ago was my last
In writing Symmetry I discovered its broader meaning. I used to think symmetry as it applied to the human body
The Autumn 2012 issue of Building the Body Quarterlyhas arrived and is being mailed this week to subscribers. We call
Christine and I are saddened by the passing of Sergio Oliva. My fondest memory of the ‘Myth’ is the 1967
Hello, I’ll be at the Miami Beach Fillmore in the Jackie Gleason Theater signing my two books High Def Body
Hello, Christine and I wish all readers of my blog a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It’s been a
Greetings, The Winter 2012 edition of Building the Body quarterly is being printed as I write this and we expect
Greetings, Getting ready for Arnold Expo March 1,2,3, at Columbus Ohio Convention Center, looks like lots of people will attend,
Greetings, I’m finally back to normal after this years Arnold Expo in Columbus, Ohio. It was massive, about 200,000 people
Hello, Been so busy since the Weider Memorial on April 14th, first writing a tribute song, and then catching up
Hello, The Spring 2013 issue of Building the Bodyquarterly will be mailed to subscribers the weekend of My 11th. Lots
Hello, Training is going very well, I’m on my way to peaking by Thanksgiving and plan on taking photos then.
HELLO, WE JUST RECEIVED THE SUMMER 2013 ISSUE OF BUILDING THE BODY QUARTERLY AND WILL BE SENDING IT OUT OVER
Egg whites have become so popular on the McDonald’s menu that they have created an egg albumen shortage due to
Hello, The Autumn 2013 issue of Building the Body quarterly is being mailed the weekend of October 19th. With interesting
I am not happy that XYZ Supplement Perfection will no longer be available. The high cost of the many different
Building the Body Autumn 2014 will be mailed the week of September 29th. If you are tired of reading muscle mags containing
I’m currently resting and doing well after a shoulder surgery last week and hope to be back up to full
Greetings, It’s been 5 weeks since my rotator cuff surgery and I’m healing well and am able to type one
Hot off the press this issue is one of my very favorites because it features a great from the Golden
Egg White Perfection is back! Previously on back-order, I’ve got a new fresh batch available for immediate shipping. Eating better and
The Spring 2015 issue of Building the Body Quarterly will be mailing out before the end of March with lots of great
What an honor to be awarded Best Physique Ever by the editors of Muscle & Fitness Magazine. This acknowledgement
I’m scheduled to do 45 minute interview tomorrow with The Super Strength Show. Check out this page and this link
Frank Zane Leg Blaster! Now it is possible to develop your legs without having to endure the discomfort of barbell
“Our lives are shaped by our minds. We become what we think”. The Buddha was right on when he spoke
The article below will give you my top 3 secrets on building Horseshoe Triceps. Happy Lifting! FZ Follow the pump
Strange how some things turn out to be certainties. From the moment I touched a barbell I knew that I’d
There are three ways that people remember. What’s remembered is enhanced by: What is first presented What is last presented
I one summer between jobs in Norfolk, Virginia where I took classes in astronomy and geology and trained 6 days
My second training course It’s nice to have a complete waistline, ab and core workout on your reader or tablet,
Build Your Arms is a Kindle digital reader download available at www.FrankZane.com . This arm course contains complete instruction
For the last couple of months I’ve been training regularly three times a week with Fernandez, doing my new Let’s
The Growth Program, Then and Now – Frank Zane In 2013, I was interviewed about the specific workout plan I
Build Lower Lats Back development has always been a priority with me. You can’t see your back because it’s in
I frequently get asked about how I was able to develop sculpted muscles with such extreme definition. What I learned
Winter is the best time to take stock of your physique and ask yourself what needs the most improvement. Start
Check out this archive interview with Lara McGlashan to find out what it was like training during the golden era…
Are you looking to get back in shape and lose a few pounds? Are you looking to gain muscle past
At 75 years old, Frank Zane still looks impressive, and he’s full of fresh advice gained from a lifetime spent
Your speech can become self-fulfilling prophecy. The truth is we shape our lives, invent our future body by our attitude:
In the early 1980’s it seemed unusual as I watched one of the guys who worked out at World Gym
Winter is a good time for specialization training. Since I usually cut down on the frequency of my weight
Training to a rhythm is really entraining to the rhythm. By following the beat of music you happen to be
Turning 74 prompts me to wonder how long bodybuilders live? Let’s look at the statistics. I did an internet
You lessen your chance of injury when you practice safe sets. How do you do this? Warm up before sets
Over the years I’ve received many questions, most of which are beyond the scope of what I can answer in
Relaxation is the Key to Muscle Growth. Your body only grows during complete rest. So, if you’re serious about building
Working out with those who come for a Zane Experience program is what makes our program unique. My goal is
Deep relaxation which leads to recuperation from workouts is the most neglected factor of the bodybuilding equation. Many do not realize
“What Does it All Mean?” asked Zabo Kozewski thousands of times in his life. Aloud and to himself, it was
Born June 28, 1942 in Pennsylvania, USA, Frank Zane owns one of the greatest, most aesthetic, symmetrical and well-proportioned physiques
Most inspiring were the champion bodybuilders I met and trained with: Arnold was my original training partner when I moved
Before the Mr. Olympia, the NABBA Mr. Universe in London every September was the most prestigious contest in the world.
My First Mr. Olympia Competition Was in 1972. After losing NABBA Pro Mr. Universe to Bill Pearl in 1971 my
Most of what I learned from my peers was imparted to me over a 20-year period and I’m still contemplating
Some people think I mean steroids when I use the word supplements, but this is not true. I’m referring to
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Beginning of September I left for Palm Springs, to spend the final four weeks training, sunbathing, meditating, posing in our
More has been said and written about this questionable competition than any other Mr. Olympia contest, and if you add
So, pre-judging began with all the comparisons, and I found myself standing next to Arnold, so I said to him
1982 Mr. Olympia I was and still am a genius in retrospect (isn’t everybody?). Skipping 1981 and competing in London
Blog 11 Article 12
BLOG 13 Beginning Routine
Blog 14 crunch
The Dead-lift “Hey Mom, watch me lift 300 pounds” I yelled from my cellar gym. Worried I’d hurt myself,
Build Your Dream Physique Frank Zane won numerous competitions worldwide. He now teaches you to how train your mind and
Whadaya Bench? Big pecs aren’t good for much. Nothing makes the other upper body muscles look smaller and
The Science of the Perfect Physique at any Age: Mr. Olympia Frank Zane #506
If there were a single best way to train it would be with dumbbells. The balancing act they provide during
Arm Reps Here is a question I received: Hi Frank! I do as you do- train less during
Blog 19 small waistline Secrets of a Small WaistlineBy Frank Zane, M.A.3–time Mr. OlympiaJust starting bodybuilding, I remember seeing photos
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BLOG 20 How Much Rest Between Sets How Much Rest Between Sets? How long you rest between sets depends
Interview with Frank Done on December 6, 2022.
Blog 21 Let’s Grow
BLOG 22 how much carbs How Much Carbs? The amount of carbohydrates you eat daily has everything to
Blog 23 randomized routine Randomized Routine A person who is beginning to train with weights can make immediate progress by
Blog 24 selective growth
BLOG 25 Lats and Pecs getting older Expect Pec Work with Age It’s not about how much
Blog 26 Do Your Workouts Work Do Your Workouts Work? If they don’t, change them. If they do keep them.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927632/13083128 Somatic Primer
Blog 27 superset favorites A super set consists of two exercises performed one set immediately after the other without rest.
StagStrength https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCOnNOt_8Is
Mr America Hearthttps://youtu.be/-Le0nS5dHvw
Mr. America Heart Part 2 Interview with Frank Zane https://youtu.be/iEg5iTgitB4
Blog 28 Feedback
Blog 29-grow symmetry and proportion Growing Symmetry and Proportion If you are concerned about how you look, then don’t become
Blog 30 Elbows The Elbow Injury prevention and healing You need strong forearms to prevent elbow injuries. I’ll bet if
Blog 31 Joy of Training Light The Joy of Training Light Are you excessively sore from your workouts? Do
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Blog 10 Article 9 1980 Mr Oly pt 1Blog 32 workouts 4 Workouts from Frank Zane’s Training Diaries pages 66,67,68
Blog 33 – SPECIALIZATION Specialization For me, Winter is a season with maintenance as its theme. But the word
Blog 34 Symmetry Paradox The Bodybuilding Symmetry Paradox Writing Symmetry I discovered its broader meaning. Aside from bilateral symmetry
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Blog 35 aftermath My Thoughts on After a workout effort and growth
Zane testimonial appendix narrative journal 91 day_ Metzka – CopyZane testimonial_Metzka more photos
Blog 36 Build Muscle and Confidence
Blog 37 – Knowledge of Results
Adapted from Zane Way to a Beautiful Body by Frank & Christine Zane
Blog 39 – Essentials of Competitive
Blog 40 – HOW TO SURVIVE RESTAURANT EATING
Blog 41- Posing and Ego
Blog – 42 Blog Want to Bulk Up
Blog 43 Neutral Grip
Blog 44 - Proportion
BLOG 45 – Knowledge of Results
Blog 46 – You want to grow you need to squat
