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Title: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Natural_O on June 28, 2019, 04:43:31 PM
Happy 77th Birthday to 3x Mr. Olympia and one of the legends of the sport. Born on June 28th, 1942
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: tres_taco_combo on June 28, 2019, 04:57:54 PM
amazing build and mindset

remember folks - look at his pics and do you feel the mass game is better than that?
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: wes on June 28, 2019, 04:58:15 PM
Man,that top photo is awesome.

Glad to hear that there is at least one person who is older than I am !  ;D
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Rambone on June 28, 2019, 04:59:37 PM
Built his body off berries mostly
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Matt on June 28, 2019, 05:32:46 PM
Man,that top photo is awesome.

Glad to hear that there is at least one person who is older than I am !  ;D

1942, wes. Not 1842. ;D

Jk.

People on here act like 63-64 is old. At 37, I feel like that will be here in the blink of an eye.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: wes on June 28, 2019, 06:11:01 PM
1942, wes. Not 1842. ;D

Jk.

People on here act like 63-64 is old. At 37, I feel like that will be here in the blink of an eye.
LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Tennisballz on June 28, 2019, 06:19:27 PM
amazing build and mindset

remember folks - look at his pics and do you feel the mass game is better than that?
So true.  You know, it's funny because I don't think I've ever seen or heard anyone say the mass game is better.  How the organizations haven't figured this out yet boggles my mind. 
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 28, 2019, 06:22:19 PM
1980
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 28, 2019, 06:23:42 PM
1968 I believe.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Rambone on June 28, 2019, 06:24:27 PM
I was just thinking yesterday(no homo) of why don’t we ever hear about the dominant Zane years in regards to the competition? I honestly have no idea who came in the top 5 for those years, and never see anyone talk about it. Kind of like the Bannout and Dickerson Olympias. All we hear about is Sergio vs. Arnold, Arnold vs. Nubret/Louie, and Arnold vs. Mentzer and the gang.



Always liked this scene from “The Comeback”.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 28, 2019, 06:28:16 PM
1979?
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 28, 2019, 06:30:30 PM
1972? Intentionally down in body weight.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 28, 2019, 06:32:50 PM
Again looking light off season with Betty Weider. Around 1975 weighing 180lbs?
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 28, 2019, 06:34:54 PM
One of the best vacuums in the game.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: JAGO on June 28, 2019, 06:58:04 PM
One of the best vacuums in the game.

One of??? Who else, Vince Basile?

J
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Natural_O on June 28, 2019, 07:18:17 PM
1979?

1978, photo by the late and great Art Zeller
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Natural_O on June 28, 2019, 07:20:49 PM
I was just thinking yesterday(no homo) of why don’t we ever hear about the dominant Zane years in regards to the competition? I honestly have no idea who came in the top 5 for those years, and never see anyone talk about it. Kind of like the Bannout and Dickerson Olympias. All we hear about is Sergio vs. Arnold, Arnold vs. Nubret/Louie, and Arnold vs. Mentzer and the gang.



Always liked this scene from “The Comeback”.

1977 Olympia
1. Frank Zane
2. Robby Robinson
3. Ed Corney
4. Boyer Coe
5. Ken Waller
6. Dennis Tinerino

1978 Olympia
1. Frank Zane
2. Robby Robinson
3. Roy Callender
4. Boyer Coe
5. Kal Szkalak
6. Danny Padilla

1979 Olympia
1. Frank Zane
2. Mike Mentzer
3. Boyer Coe
4. Robby Robinson
5. Dennis Tinerino
6. Chris Dickerson
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Fortress on June 28, 2019, 09:52:01 PM
An icon of his physique type, no question, but I’ve just never liked his look.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Desolate on June 28, 2019, 09:58:21 PM
Happy Birthday, Legend. 8)
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Kwon on June 28, 2019, 10:56:29 PM
Happy Birthday Legend!
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: budgiesmuggler on June 28, 2019, 11:24:10 PM
1980

1980 was a BAD year for him as he was injured.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Vince B on June 28, 2019, 11:49:40 PM
1972? Intentionally down in body weight.

Late seventies in Sydney. Robert Nailon took the photo.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Taffin on June 29, 2019, 12:28:42 AM

Happy Birthday Frank - sorry I never did get around to ordering that Leg Blaster[TM] from you




I rarely participate in a Zane thread, as I must confess to never really being much of a fan. So while I'm here would somebody please be kind enough to explain to me the origin of Zane's nickname, "The Chemist"?

Was it because:

a.  He was an expert in the use of the usual performance enhancing drugs that were available at the time

b.  He was able to theorise about the 'off-label' use of pharmaceuticals to get the anabolic effect

Or:

C.  Neither - it was just because he had to take a lot more sh1t than the others to get results  ;D

Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: illuminati on June 29, 2019, 12:36:51 AM
I was just thinking yesterday(no homo) of why don’t we ever hear about the dominant Zane years in regards to the competition? I honestly have no idea who came in the top 5 for those years, and never see anyone talk about it. Kind of like the Bannout and Dickerson Olympias. All we hear about is Sergio vs. Arnold, Arnold vs. Nubret/Louie, and Arnold vs. Mentzer and the gang.



Always liked this scene from “The Comeback”.

That’s Not The Music he used, It spoils how good his routine was.
Why would it be Dubbed over with that crappy noise
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: illuminati on June 29, 2019, 12:39:36 AM
One of the best vacuums in the game.

Yes and Tony Pearson’s at the 84 Olympia !!
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Matt on June 29, 2019, 12:45:46 AM
Happy Birthday Frank - sorry I never did get around to ordering that Leg Blaster[TM] from you




I rarely participate in a Zane thread, as I must confess to never really being much of a fan. So while I'm here would somebody please be kind enough to explain to me the origin of Zane's nickname, "The Chemist"?

Was it because:

a.  He was an expert in the use of the usual performance enhancing drugs that were available at the time

b.  He was able to theorise about the 'off-label' use of pharmaceuticals to get the anabolic effect

Or:

C.  Neither - it was just because he had to take a lot more sh1t than the others to get results  ;D



It could be because he has a Master's degree in chemistry.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Natural_O on June 29, 2019, 01:10:07 AM
Happy Birthday Frank - sorry I never did get around to ordering that Leg Blaster[TM] from you




I rarely participate in a Zane thread, as I must confess to never really being much of a fan. So while I'm here would somebody please be kind enough to explain to me the origin of Zane's nickname, "The Chemist"?

Was it because:

a.  He was an expert in the use of the usual performance enhancing drugs that were available at the time

b.  He was able to theorise about the 'off-label' use of pharmaceuticals to get the anabolic effect

Or:

C.  Neither - it was just because he had to take a lot more sh1t than the others to get results  ;D



It was because he was a chemistry teacher and he also had the ability to get into shape very fast before a contest. Jerry Brainum told me he saw Zane at the gym with only weeks to go until a contest and he was both smooth and small. He didn't think Zane was even going to compete because he looked so bad. He said Zane disappeared for a few weeks and when he saw him again, he was bigger and very ripped. Unbelievable transformation.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: illuminati on June 29, 2019, 01:34:44 AM
It was because he was a chemistry teacher and he also had the ability to get into shape very fast before a contest. Jerry Brainum told me he saw Zane at the gym with only weeks to go until a contest and he was both smooth and small. He didn't think Zane was even going to compete because he looked so bad. He said Zane disappeared for a few weeks and when he saw him again, he was bigger and very ripped. Unbelievable transformation.

The Power of Mind / Training / Food / Rest & A Good Chemistry Set
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Taffin on June 29, 2019, 03:16:00 AM

...would somebody please be kind enough to explain to me the origin of Zane's nickname, "The Chemist"?



It could be because he has a Master's degree in chemistry.



...he was a chemistry teacher




Soooo.... what you're both trying to say is that it was because he actually was a Chemist!  Hahahahaa!  ;D  For some reason that explanation never even crossed my mind!   

Thanks both  8)
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Bevo on June 29, 2019, 03:22:05 AM


Soooo.... what you're both trying to say is that it was because he actually was a Chemist!  Hahahahaa!  ;D  For some reason that explanation never even crossed my mind!   

Thanks both  8)

Or because he knew his cocktails and cycles very well
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Vince B on June 29, 2019, 05:32:20 AM
I believe Frank was named the Chemist because of his knowledge of what to take and do to get conditioned for contests. Other people were experts in anabolic steroids.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: a_pupil on June 29, 2019, 05:52:18 AM
He was called the chemist because he was an expert on the use of vitamins, minerals and herbs.

some say frank zane was the first to realise the power of combining zinc and magnesium together.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: njflex on June 29, 2019, 06:17:44 AM
zane had a great build/look i,there are different versions of zanr the 60's version was pretty thick built 'for him'larger legs and arms as well but condition which for him later would be deemed 'off'but at that time he was ahead of the pack,then the early 70's he started to morph into the classic zane,by 77 to 79 was freaky condition he made famous,80's version he was older looking in the last few mro's still looked good had that mature muscle look 'drugged',,a legend...
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: a_pupil on June 29, 2019, 06:25:45 AM
who was the guy that said, "I don't want them frank zane legs"? I think it was during a workout video.

I wonder if the guy is still alive or still in shape
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: ratherbebig on June 29, 2019, 08:47:40 AM
how can he be 77 years old if he did steroids  ???
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Rambone on June 29, 2019, 09:10:26 AM
He was called the chemist because he was an expert on the use of vitamins, minerals and herbs.

some say frank zane was the first to realise the power of combining zinc and magnesium together.

The bass player from Tower of Power taunt me the power of zinc and mag
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: IronMagazine.com on June 29, 2019, 09:39:21 AM
the way a bodybuilder is supposed to look!
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Desolate on June 29, 2019, 04:00:49 PM
how can he be 77 years old if he did steroids  ???

Low doses.

Didn't go insane.

Probably mostly relied on Deca.

Anavar to cut.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: wes on June 29, 2019, 04:08:36 PM
The bass player from Tower of Power taunt me the power of zinc and mag
Dude,are you a Tower Of Power fan ?

Serious question.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: JAGO on June 29, 2019, 04:54:39 PM
I believe Frank was named the Chemist because of his knowledge of what to take and do to get conditioned for contests. Other people were experts in anabolic steroids.

Because he taught high school chemistry. Fact.

J
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Rambone on June 29, 2019, 05:15:35 PM
Dude,are you a Tower Of Power fan ?

Serious question.

No. I’m just a fan of pencil-thin stached bass players who start drug labs to help athletes dope their way to success! Whatever it takes, Wes!!!!!!!!111111

(http://gfx.aftonbladet-cdn.se/image/15238510/800/normal/3db884cb2c26c/conteartikel.jpg)

(https://wwwsportnamic.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/conte2.jpg)
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on June 29, 2019, 05:29:29 PM
Anybody who would call Zane "small" is seriously out of touch.  He had a lot of muscle, and he presented it on stage without an ounce of extra fat/water to obscure it.

I think most anyone today would have trouble reaching that level of muscularity and conditioning, even with an all-you-can-eat hormone buffet (no gh though).
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: mazrim on June 30, 2019, 04:06:26 AM
Anybody who would call Zane "small" is seriously out of touch.  He had a lot of muscle, and he presented it on stage without an ounce of extra fat/water to obscure it.

I think most anyone today would have trouble reaching that level of muscularity and conditioning, even with an all-you-can-eat hormone buffet (no gh though).
Yep, I don't see a lot of Zane's walking around.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: ratherbebig on June 30, 2019, 06:05:41 AM
Yep, I don't see a lot of Zane's walking around.

thats because theyre all around the swimming pool
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Skylge on June 30, 2019, 11:10:53 AM
Because he taught high school chemistry. Fact.

J

If I recall correctly Zane was a math teacher

As Lee Haney said, Quality is the name of the game


(http://healthywealthylifestyle.life/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/frank-zanes-top-8-training-tips.jpg)

(http://cdn.simplyshredded.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Zane12.jpg)




Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: JAGO on June 30, 2019, 11:42:03 AM
If I recall correctly Zane was a math teacher

As Lee Haney said, Quality is the name of the game


(http://healthywealthylifestyle.life/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/frank-zanes-top-8-training-tips.jpg)

(http://cdn.simplyshredded.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Zane12.jpg)






Zane was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1942. He started bodybuilding as a teenager after reading a muscle building magazine. He went from 130 lbs (59 kg) at 14 to 160 lbs (72.5 kg) at 17 through weightlifting.[4] In 1964, he received a Bachelor of Science from Wilkes University. For 13 years, he taught mathematics and chemistry while living in Florida and California. He also taught mathematics at Watchung Hills Regional High School for two years. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Cal State LA in 1977. He was awarded a master's degree in experimental psychology from CSUSB in 1990.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Ronnie Rep on June 30, 2019, 12:27:20 PM
Happy B-Day BBing legend.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 30, 2019, 03:38:43 PM
Franco is the oldest Mr.O alive  ……  soon will be Frank


hope I'm wrong though .


Wooshhhhhhhhhh  TA NA KA
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Matt on June 30, 2019, 03:44:33 PM
Franco is the oldest Mr.O alive  ……  soon will be Frank


hope I'm wrong though .


Wooshhhhhhhhhh  TA NA KA

You are wrong.

Convenient of you to forget Negro bender BB Chris Dickerson. Convenient name for him too, given his sexual proclivities.

PS - morbid post reported.

Woooooooossshhhhh REST IN PEACE
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 30, 2019, 05:17:08 PM
You are wrong.

Convenient of you to forget Negro bender BB Chris Dickerson. Convenient name for him too, given his sexual proclivities.

PS - morbid post reported.

Woooooooossshhhhh REST IN PEACE

la shit ! I totally forget about Chris  he will outlive both Zane and Columbu .



WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHH    BE YE KE
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Matt on June 30, 2019, 05:26:52 PM
la shit ! I totally forget about Chris  he will outlive both Zane and Columbu .



WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHH    BE YE KE

All I have to say is this:

Woooooooossshhhhh DICK ER SON
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: IRON CROSS on June 30, 2019, 07:09:43 PM
Frank 1 : 5 Arnold  :D
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Skylge on July 01, 2019, 04:04:17 AM
Frank 1 : 5 Arnold  :D

To my knowledge Zane was one of the very few builders that actually beat Arnold in a contest. That's a very impressive achievement
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: illuminati on July 01, 2019, 06:14:02 AM
To my knowledge Zane was one of the very few builders that actually beat Arnold in a contest. That's a very impressive achievement

Yes He did - Chet Horton - Frank Zane - Sergio Olivia all Beat him on 1 occasion
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: Pet shop boys on July 01, 2019, 06:38:34 AM
Yes He did - Chet Horton - Frank Zane - Sergio Olivia all Beat him on 1 occasion


Always felt Chet Yorton in the same drugs as Arnold , Frank and Sergio would have been unbeatable . It was obvious he came LATE to the "drug game" and was basically on nothing when he beat Arnold .




WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: illuminati on July 01, 2019, 12:38:38 PM

Always felt Chet Yorton in the same drugs as Arnold , Frank and Sergio would have been unbeatable . It was obvious he came LATE to the "drug game" and was basically on nothing when he beat Arnold .

WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


I’ve no idea what or If Chet was using & I don’t care either way as There’s No Way of Knowing.
Wether he did or didn’t he beat Arnold in that Contest. Good for Him.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: IRON CROSS on July 01, 2019, 02:59:39 PM
Yes He did - Chet Horton - Frank Zane - Sergio Olivia all Beat him on 1 occasion

&  3 Austrian guys in local contests !.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: IRON CROSS on July 01, 2019, 03:01:55 PM

I’ve no idea what or If Chet was using & I don’t care either way as There’s No Way of Knowing.
Wether he did or didn’t he beat Arnold in that Contest. Good for Him.


NABBA Mr.Universe 1966  ;)
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: illuminati on July 01, 2019, 03:20:01 PM
&  3 Austrian guys in local contests !.

Yes of course - My Bad I Forget them as They Seldom get a Mention.
Title: Re: Frank Zane is 77 years old today
Post by: illuminati on July 01, 2019, 03:20:48 PM
NABBA Mr.Universe 1966  ;)

Yes & Arnold was 19 !!