August 1978, I was doing preacher curls at World Gym in Santa Monica, and Frank Zane came over and asked "May I work in with you?". (Such a gentleman - Can the reigning Mr Olympia 'work in with me?'... Duh! ). I can hear his distinctive voice in my head 45 years later like it was yesterday "let your biceps do ahhlll the work.". Quite the thrill for this 21year old Okie!
You know what separates these old school greats like Zane and Arnold? Notice how humble, well spoken and intelligent they are, even at this age now, compared to some of these RUclipsr bodybuilder egomaniac lifters today. Humbleness and humility are not signs of weakness but signs of high value
Social media has ruined society across the board and it’s not surprised bodybuilders are part of these bull shit attitude all about me unconsidered phenomena which is the norm these days.
I always loved Zane’s balance of intellectualism and spirituality with physical culture, a rarity in the sport. He always had an air of being somewhat out in the aether, but consummately grounded at the same time. A great example as a man.
I think a lot of these golden era bodybuilders had a real interesting side to them. I think lifting gives you a different outlook on the world, lots of thinking goes on
How amazing is it that I could be sitting here at home, eating my meal as usual and in a simulated conversation with Frank Zayne? It’s miraculous really! Gotta love the internet.
If Frank Zane decided to become a bodybuilding professor I'd take his course at the drop of a dime! He has that type of personality where he'd be an excellent instructor.
Frank is such a bodybuilding icon! I have been following him for years, and he is one of the reasons I have started my fitness journey. I gave my best and trained hard for years, but I was hardly getting any muscle, only to find out that my diet was nowhere near as it should’ve been. I have always eaten ‘just enough’ thinking it would be sufficient. My first real diet plan taught me the lesson. I remember getting it from Next Level Diet, but somehow it helped me gain a few pounds in my first month of using it. Surely it wasn’t all pure muscle, but I was happier than ever. Thanks Frank for everything you did for bodybuilding!!
He wasn’t eating enough. Eating “healthy” has almost nothing to do with building muscle. It’s eating enough calories to allow the body to build the muscles.
@@pleasureduma9693 Agreed. I think eating healthy and healthy eating for bodybuilding and muscle gain are not necessarily the same thing. I see what bodybuilders eat, and how often they eat, and it's a different situation from regular healthy eating. I don't want to subject myself to the bodybuilder diet yet I still need more protein than a regular healthy diet to maintain the muscle level I do have or I feel like I'm starving. Changing 100 grams of chicken to 130 grams of chicken at dinner protects me from feeling like I'm starving.
@@wayne383 he got on you tube and posted this comment on every bodybuilding video he could find hoping that someone would buy his product because he name drops Arnold and Frank and others hoping that some poor schmuck will think his diet plan will deliver those results.
yes! exactly that, he average height, good weight but not unrealistic, his shape looks like a attainable fit but kinda heavy guy, his bodyshape even with 14-12% bodyfat would look good af... symmetric and charming, strong but not freakish, pure model/symbol right there.
I can't believe he competed almost 50 yrs ago and still kicking, still sharp as a scalpel. The chemist, the idol. I kept watching the interview it just kept getting better, the man is soo cerebral. Good interviewer as well!
No offense but he used drugs and stuff back in the day too. The main thing that worked in his favor was that he never carried a ton of extra mass. The heart and other organs can't tell the difference between 100 lbs of muscle and 100 lbs or fat, it just knows it has to be work harder because of it.
@@fattdamon1980 It’s true who ever thinks he’s natural they’re idiots, I am Captain America 🇺🇸 and I use super soldier serum to get Where I got today and I took a lot of it too I admit.
LOL. Frank's nickname was "the chemist" because his expertise and knowledge and use of different chemical compounds. It's been said he used so much T3 that he burned out his thyroid. Not a healthy bodybuilder but more like an ectomorph bodybuilder with good genetics for symmetry, proportions, muscle bellies and flow. You could even say he didn't have the best genetics for bodybuilding because you could argue he wasn't a hyper-responder to anabolic compounds.
when the bodybuilder looks outrageous and is competitive then it’s unhealthy but not just in general, right? even taking testosterone just to be in the upper range has other health benefits but it’s when they go to an extreme and all extreme is unhealthy?
@@zackscott8636 a couple of reasons - those on gear lose it fastest Becos of the need to cycle / or if one has been cruising, there will be deleterious effects after some years (hence the advocate for TRT at hygiene levels these days) Lifting, an effective nutrient dense diet, and rest should not be a problem as a base level for maintenance. Just that as a natural not many people have the will and patience to take this to an optimal level first. And they decide to jump into gear
@@JeremyLaiSixPackLai I have ptsd. for 10 years felt like trash, not good muscle recovery, horrible sleep, poor appetite, muscle pain and always tired. I’m taking .15 mil every two days and now feel better. But the question pertains to the observation that without constant resistance training the muscle is drastically affected and becomes reduced.
Wow. Sitting with Frank Zane in his personal pain cave shooting the breeze. What a blessing. The man is one of my true heroes who I already have a spiritual connection with without ever meeting him in the flesh. Great interview skills and camera work. Looking forward to that 89th birthday interview. Make sure you’re there as well!
The spiritual connection that you speak of... I felt that for the late Kobe Bryant, rest in peace. Be grateful that you can see your hero speaking in interviews at his advanced age. I'm not so fortunate.
Great interview with Frank Zane. A lot of excellent information from Frank for bodybuilders as well as those wanting to live a long healthy life. I was fortunate to live near the original Gold's Gym, and that's where I worked out from 1970 until it was sold and turned into a private home in the late 70s. It was an everyday occurrence to see Arnold, Draper, Columbu, Drasin, Robinson, Metzer, and so many others during my morning workout. And, while I didn't see Zane as often as the others (if I remember correctly he was working out in the afternoon after he was done teaching Math at Mark Twain Jr Hi). Frank was not the biggest bodybuilder, but I always thought he looked the best, and still does compared to his contemporaries. Many of the other bodybuilders from that era that are still alive have had serious medical issues. Whether it's from working out to failure, unhealthy lifestyle/diet, abuse of steroids, or something else, I'll take Frank's advice over the others. Thanks again for this excellent interview.
@@cutekittens8710 the Mantra was that the you must get that blood in your muscle, search for the pump, Pump it up, The Pump is the Cure to everything that ails you, Longevity, Light Weight ' Strict Form ' , i believe the best one is , lightweight and Strict form, to master your body
Frank Zane was always a inspiration. Very Wise. Very Humble . Perfectly Balanced . Frank is my favorite Body Builder. Beat Arold. That says something. He beat the big boys. Only 200 lbs. I love listening to him. Thankyou Frank. I'm 63 yrs old. From lifting, Running hitting the bags . Just staying fit. State of Mind , Body , Soul . Frank is a good Soul.
The best bodybuilding interview I’ve ever seen, hands down! Absolutely confirmed my love and loyalty for Mr Frank Zane…He’s almost could be taken for a sage…Yes ‘Sage Of bodybuilding Kinesiology’…what a beautiful soul❤️🙏🏽
Frank Zane is an huge inspiration for me. He’s a legend. It’s an honor to listen to him sharing his experience and extremely valuable knowledge with us. 🙏
Love his nutrition regimen. "Dont get off shape in the off season." Yessss! Each person is different but spot on. I eat the same. Fruits and vegetables. LOTS of vegetables, small carbs and moderate protein. Small amount of fat from the food. Then all you need to do is workout. The body will take care of the rest.
Frank Zane was a major motivator for me when I began lifting in the early 80's, his diet tips and training methods have ALWAYS been way ahead of his time, and now in my mid 60's I'm still following his methods!!!
Thanks for these podcasts and videos. I'm in my late 40s coming back into bodybuilding, and hearing the insight from these legends allows me to properly focus my energy. It really makes it an authentic experience.
In the interview Frank disclosed he did not use anabolic steroids in his supplementation regimen; that surprised me. At 72 years young, I am still trying to improve on my physique, but all the various training techniques, diets or natural supplements I have tried over the years have not provided more muscle mass or definition. Past injuries have limited my weight and movements, but Frank has inspired me to try lighter weight and focus on the pump. Overtraining and recovery has always been a problem for me, possibly stopping after a good pump is achieved will yield better results for me. Thanks for sharing what worked for you Frank!
What he actually said was that he didn’t rely on it to help him win. I took it mean that he took the minimum amount. No overdosing. I’ve seen it many different places where it seems people are mad that FC would say how much he took and steroids. But I believe it’s because (1) they were legal then but illegal now. (2) he and perhaps other bodybuilders do not want to encourage people to take steroids. He feels responsible
Almost right..no..steroids were not legal..a doctor could prescribe them or you could buy them from the street but you couldn't just buy steroids from a store in 1970
One of my favorite Escape Your Limits episodes. Frank Zane has always been my favorite bodybuilder. Every time I listen to an interview with Frank, I always learn something.
Of all the things Mr.Zane said the thing that I personally found most interesting was ((and he came back to it time and time again)) was how important it was to get actual "fotos" of Your body to be able to know what ACTUALLY look like. And that looking in the mirror will NOT suffice. The reason that I find this interesting is that I've so often experienced "dysmorphia" both negative (people thinking they are to fat or skinny) and ""positive"" people who clearly think their body has "properties" that it doesn't, that I've come to believe that we are all inherently unable to look at ourselves objectively. And that generally speaking our underlying mental state will always "interfere" and influence our perception to such an extent that what we "see"(or more correctly perceive) is more dependent on an "inner image" than what our eyes "physically register". Now I believe that this goes for both "mental properties" and actual "physical ones" (i.e. body image) but here I'm mainly concerned of the physical appearance. And so in order to have any chance of objectively look at our own bodies (when that is what we want) is to do it in such a context that we can ""fool ourselves"" that we are looking at someone else, and this can never be done when "watching" (or more correctly evaluating, critiquing) yourself "live". Ideally I would even go as far as to argue that it's better if You can not even see Your face (or more generally speaking identify Yourself, in contexts where we are not talking about just physical appearance). All in order to to decouple Your "ego" and avoid all the "instinctive mental processes" that "looking at Yourself" unavoidably evokes. At least those are my "longwinded 5c's". Best regards
I loved this interview and learned so much. I knew Frank Zane in the 1980s and was always impressed by him then -- and am even more impressed now, as he is about to turn 79. Lifting weights for a pump -- for a lifetime -- has helped him to look and feel youthful and pain free. The interviewer does a fabulous job, too, because he asks one good question after another and then lets Frank talk. This so great!
Everything that Rick Newcombe said regarding the interview and Frank Zane is spot on! Zane is still amazing and it was a great interview! Very well done!
Really? Did you learn what his mantra was in this interview ? Because he kept talking about it on and on but the interviewer never even bothered to ask.
depends on what kinda physique you prefer. frank & steve, were a normal size on steriods, while everyone was of a size unattainable naturally. serge nubret is a bigger frank zane
Really good interview that I found by accident. Certainly alot to take away from it. I love the pace of the chat too and im sure its well worth another listen as Frank dispenses alot of good advice there, thank you.
I was in denial for many years of the so-called natural body-builders, this guy was a hero to many including myself. After many years of working out with great genetics myself with extensive knowledge of diet, discipline and hardwork, I am sad to say, I finally came to the realization...there is no way he achieved his peak shape without steroids of some kind...they all did it to achieve the next level of growth, even the great Frank Zane. I wish he would just admit it rather than saying it was a Zen stuff....
Arnold took up the headlines but Frank Zane possessed something special that every guy wanted. Seeing an elderly Zane is making me feel some sort of way.
Drawn to him when I first started lifting and wanting to change my body.... little did I know the journey would transform me as a man. Bodybuilding principles, many things he espoused (that inspired me at 16 y.o.) still ring and prove true today. Grateful for his example and influence
In my opinion Frank Zane is the epitome of bodybuilding. His physique resemble that of ancient sculptures. Proportions were perfect. He was literally my idol as I grew up and started bodybuilding 25 years ago. The guys almost in his 80s and looks phenomenal. Talk about longevity.
Fantastic Interview with Frank Zane. In the Mecca Era of training, The physiques of Frank Zane, Sergio Olivia and Flex Wheeler come to mind in terms of great asthetics and symmetry. But, Frank Zane's methodology of training discipline was years ahead of it's time.
@@breaks3085 yes he did. And we need to understand this that he is a product of his times where most bodybuilders didn't tell that they're on steroids and it's even common today. So take what's good in him and every individual will not have the capacity to stand on expectations of everyone .
Come on Matthew be brave. Ask Frank about his steroid use. Let’s not pretend that it was insignificant to his results. He goes into so much detail about everything else but you won’t ask him any direct questions about steroids. The bottom line is that he could exercise, eat, take his supplements, sleep, meditate and anything else but he would not have his competitive body without steroids.
Interview: How do I be like you Frank? Frank Zane: Patience, understanding, setting goals, dedication, trail and error, eat, sleep, workout, take your vitamins and say your prayers. Frank Zane the G.O.A.T.
I think the secret to these old school body builders was not only knowing how to train, paying attention to diet and detail…..but these guys didn’t go crazy with the PEDs.
FranK Zane is the natural legend his aesthetics is impeccable and no steroids the perfect natural build, and to win Mr Olympia while his other competitors were predominantly using the sauce is truly mind blowing God bless and much respect a wise humble man
Love Frank's comment on worrying "what if so and so is doing this or that," but came to the realization that the only thing that was really important is what he was doing! 11:15 ❤
I'm Asian and I was a great admirer of Zane from afar, the man with greatest body shape, calm & hardly spoken bodybuilder of all time. I almost can't recognised Frank Zane now. I believe it's all Sheer Hard work to come this far.
I have always, since I was a kid knew and followed Frank Zane but this was the best interview I have ever seen about the life and career of this amazing bodybuilder!! Thank you!
I’ve seen them all. Respect to the greats, especially Arnold, Sergio and Franco. But I’ve seen Zane. The absolutely most classically built physique of all time times. The man looked like a chiseled sculpture.
That was some fantastic information! There is nobody in the World like Frank, his unique way of looking at things is very helpful and his calm and cool manner is really inspiring. He is one of the few people in the industry who speaks from genuine experience and intelligence.
Buddy needs to relearn some of his beliefs. Lol roid rage is proven to be a myth and doesn't change your personality... Second, trt will lower your chances of prostate cancer. Low testosterone makes you more likely to develop prostate cancer. Also he clearly has lied about his protein intake. The food he listed does not hit 240g of protein a day. Not even close and if you hit 240 g of protein a day without wating over 2000 calories I'll give you 5k cash. He was definitely taking taking protein even know he said he didn't.... doesn't add up.
@@JLUX100 seriously how can you question this legend?,roid rage is real dependant on the person on it ive seen many change on them,frank zane do you even know his story or even researched his story guess not!
Iso lateral training is probably the most interesting training concept I’ve ever heard. Made perfect sense when he explained it. 🔥 I am definitely going to experiment with this at some point.💪 What an interesting and insightful person …legend 🙏💪
I've always admired Frank Zane. He was just an amazing athlete who put in the work and it showed. My absolute favorite body builder. No questions asked. I still revere this man.
I’m a 49 year old skater, and I have been following this man since the beginning. I’ve never felt better, and now seeing this, I’m convinced… Zane rips.
I've always admired how Zane built himself versus the bigger competitors of his era. Hearing that he didn't shoot the juice and still won the Olympia title makes him my favorite elite bodybuilder. Arnold is an inspirational guy and has an enjoyable gregarious personality. Zane's calm, well thought out demeanor is equally powerful despite his less showman-like qualities. He's the type of man who gets overlooked because he's not as entertaining, but a smart person slows down to listen to this intelligent man. His unwillingness to compromise his health is also inspirational in this world where everyone wants to push things to reckless extremes.
Loved this interview never even knew of this guy....one thing that was a jewel to me was" work out at a tempo" Make "light weight feel heavy" and work at your goals and be about you and not others.
Frank Zane is the ectomorph's hope. I aspire to develop a similar physique because I'm an ectomorph like him. I love that he's into meditation, mantras and spirituality as well. Completely destroys the meathead roid rage stereotype persona.
@@dfcvda yes your right. A pure ectomorph probably could not get as good a physique as frank. He has some mesomorph on one of his parents sides, also wide shoulder bones. My wrists are half inch bigger than his, but does not mean l could be mr olympia. A lot of pure ectomorphs are chasing a fool's errand. They can certainly improve their bodys, no dought in that. But they won,t reach his standard. With zane it's a combination of genetics, bone structure, a certain amount of steroids, and natural shape. If you look at photos of him at 16, he had that shape and sweep in his quads. And darn hard work, 6 days a week, 20 sets a bodypart year in year out together with his unique genetics is the way he achieved what he did.
Frank looks amazing at 79. His training is so different from someone like Dorian Yates or Ronnie Coleman. Bodybuilding is hardly even the same sport it was 40 years ago.
August 1978, I was doing preacher curls at World Gym in Santa Monica, and Frank Zane came over and asked "May I work in with you?". (Such a gentleman - Can the reigning Mr Olympia 'work in with me?'... Duh! ). I can hear his distinctive voice in my head 45 years later like it was yesterday "let your biceps do ahhlll the work.". Quite the thrill for this 21year old Okie!
Wow marry the guy why don't ya
Im from Oklahoma too! God bless you!
thats so coool man!
Wow thats awesome
You must have been doing something right to catch his eye, that’s good advice 👍💪
You know what separates these old school greats like Zane and Arnold? Notice how humble, well spoken and intelligent they are, even at this age now, compared to some of these RUclipsr bodybuilder egomaniac lifters today. Humbleness and humility are not signs of weakness but signs of high value
amen it makes the biggest difference. what is the point of being in the public eye if we can't even cordially carry a conversation of substance.
You don’t know arnold
@@micahasher7600 Arlnold has definitely had an ego for over 50 years lol.
Social media has ruined society across the board and it’s not surprised bodybuilders are part of these bull shit attitude all about me unconsidered phenomena which is the norm these days.
Yes and old school guys tend more to lie about steroids haha he was almost 100kg at 1.77cm don’t be naive people .
I am still physically active at 70. This is my idol. I have followed him and the rest of his gang for years.
Your inspiration,I plan on doing this ,if I'm blessed to reach my 90s
Want a cookie???
@@hendrix-giovannijohnson9701 cookies are bad for you
@@jackbell4380 😂
60....and Zane and others of that era....inspired me....still lifting today....💪😎💖
How to get a physique like Frank Zane:
1) Be Frank Zane.
use roids and trained hard
@@livesjuris3032 Yes. Testosterone and hard training.
Hahah
@@livesjuris3032 you forgot the good genetics
Your right, be Frank. Great Outlook on life.
Frank Zane the pure definition of symmetry
From the point of view of symmetry, Bob Paris also looked great.
Flex wheeler too
@@tsundoku5733 I agree.I prefere Bob Paris
@@Tradori321 Bob Paris was amazing. He had the best look.
Legs like Zane.
Interviewer: so how do you know you diet is going well ?
Frank : photos
Hahah
His voice was calming and mindful
his voice reminds me of Clint Eastwood
@@jetterjohn true!
Yes. Didn't didn't need to sound "Macho".
Very calm. Lying, he cycled. Liar
This man is a diamond!…My respect level for who he is and what he has accomplished is top notch. May the good Lord continue to bless him.
you should be respecting your mom first!
I always loved Zane’s balance of intellectualism and spirituality with physical culture, a rarity in the sport. He always had an air of being somewhat out in the aether, but consummately grounded at the same time. A great example as a man.
I think a lot of these golden era bodybuilders had a real interesting side to them. I think lifting gives you a different outlook on the world, lots of thinking goes on
OMG its frank zane , I'm 61 and he was at is best when I was about 16,
Live forever dear Frank please never leave us . Love from Robert x. 🇬🇧.
🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧
At 70 years old now, this interview really helped me to reevaluate my workouts.
This man is a classy and inspirational role model that has defined the art of bodybuilding. Still a legend forever.
How amazing is it that I could be sitting here at home, eating my meal as usual and in a simulated conversation with Frank Zayne? It’s miraculous really! Gotta love the internet.
If Frank Zane decided to become a bodybuilding professor I'd take his course at the drop of a dime! He has that type of personality where he'd be an excellent instructor.
It’s okay cause he wouldn’t train neither of y’all.
Lol
@@matthiasgains1742 how you know?
Careful, he might put you on the zero-calorie amino acid diet. 🙄
I am 73 and still going at it. Frank Zane and Bruce Lee were my two main Idols and still my inspiration to keep at it no matter what!
Wow if that's you in your pic you look late 50's 👍
@@Mhel2023 yep that's me. Thank you.
@@Mhel2023 Yep that is me, thank you 😁
Frank is such a bodybuilding icon! I have been following him for years, and he is one of the reasons I have started my fitness journey. I gave my best and trained hard for years, but I was hardly getting any muscle, only to find out that my diet was nowhere near as it should’ve been. I have always eaten ‘just enough’ thinking it would be sufficient. My first real diet plan taught me the lesson. I remember getting it from Next Level Diet, but somehow it helped me gain a few pounds in my first month of using it. Surely it wasn’t all pure muscle, but I was happier than ever. Thanks Frank for everything you did for bodybuilding!!
what did you do to fix your diet?
@@wayne383 what do you mean what did he do? He ate different food he designated himself, it's piss easy.
He wasn’t eating enough. Eating “healthy” has almost nothing to do with building muscle. It’s eating enough calories to allow the body to build the muscles.
@@pleasureduma9693 Agreed. I think eating healthy and healthy eating for bodybuilding and muscle gain are not necessarily the same thing. I see what bodybuilders eat, and how often they eat, and it's a different situation from regular healthy eating. I don't want to subject myself to the bodybuilder diet yet I still need more protein than a regular healthy diet to maintain the muscle level I do have or I feel like I'm starving. Changing 100 grams of chicken to 130 grams of chicken at dinner protects me from feeling like I'm starving.
@@wayne383 he got on you tube and posted this comment on every bodybuilding video he could find hoping that someone would buy his product because he name drops Arnold and Frank and others hoping that some poor schmuck will think his diet plan will deliver those results.
Frank is and was one of the greats. The average guy on the street would want to look like Frank Zane!!!!!!
yes! exactly that, he average height, good weight but not unrealistic, his shape looks like a attainable fit but kinda heavy guy, his bodyshape even with 14-12% bodyfat would look good af... symmetric and charming, strong but not freakish, pure model/symbol right there.
@@drewinsur7321 I could not say it any better!!!!!
Frank Zane is one of the greats of bodybuilding, no doubt, but am I the only one who preferrs the phisiques of Mike Mentzer and Sergio Oliva ?
@@mistermister1366 I agree with you on that as well!!!
True! not too big and not too small
I can't believe he competed almost 50 yrs ago and still kicking, still sharp as a scalpel.
The chemist, the idol.
I kept watching the interview it just kept getting better, the man is soo cerebral.
Good interviewer as well!
Great point!
And is still giving out good information 1
He’s beyond 50s
Right thought, Right speech, Right behaviour, Right company. Wise words by Mr. Zane
Does he still have a good physique?
The wisdom this man has is of significant value. Much respect ✊
The wisdom of a man who thinks protein in amino acid form has no calories. Good grief.
His physique is what a healthy bodybuilder looks like.
No offense but he used drugs and stuff back in the day too. The main thing that worked in his favor was that he never carried a ton of extra mass. The heart and other organs can't tell the difference between 100 lbs of muscle and 100 lbs or fat, it just knows it has to be work harder because of it.
@@fattdamon1980 Of course he use drugs to get were he got today
@@actionfigurescollectionssu7854 yup that's what I said.
@@fattdamon1980 It’s true who ever thinks he’s natural they’re idiots, I am Captain America 🇺🇸 and I use super soldier serum to get Where I got today and I took a lot of it too I admit.
LOL. Frank's nickname was "the chemist" because his expertise and knowledge and use of different chemical compounds. It's been said he used so much T3 that he burned out his thyroid. Not a healthy bodybuilder but more like an ectomorph bodybuilder with good genetics for symmetry, proportions, muscle bellies and flow. You could even say he didn't have the best genetics for bodybuilding because you could argue he wasn't a hyper-responder to anabolic compounds.
Aside from being a bodybuilding giant, Frank achieved inner peace...not something many people can say
He's 79 it's nice to see a bodybuilder live that long in the most unhealthy sport.it can be done safety
What about Dave Draper and Bill Pearl,now at 80?
Muscle building in itself is life giving...just leave the drugs alone
@@raymondfrye5017 Bill Pearl will be 91 at the end of October. Dave Draper is 79. IDK the state of their health, though.
Wow 79. Looks amazing 👏
when the bodybuilder looks outrageous and is competitive then it’s unhealthy but not just in general, right? even taking testosterone just to be in the upper range has other health benefits but it’s when they go to an extreme and all extreme is unhealthy?
incredible Frank is a body of wisdom, calm and being and is living well physically, mentally and spiritually.
do bodybuilders all lose the look, because the work is difficult and must be constantly maintained?
@@zackscott8636 a couple of reasons - those on gear lose it fastest Becos of the need to cycle / or if one has been cruising, there will be deleterious effects after some years (hence the advocate for TRT at hygiene levels these days)
Lifting, an effective nutrient dense diet, and rest should not be a problem as a base level for maintenance. Just that as a natural not many people have the will and patience to take this to an optimal level first. And they decide to jump into gear
@@JeremyLaiSixPackLai I have ptsd. for 10 years felt like trash, not good muscle recovery, horrible sleep, poor appetite, muscle pain and always tired. I’m taking .15 mil every two days and now feel better. But the question pertains to the observation that without constant resistance training the muscle is drastically affected and becomes reduced.
Frank Zane always seemed to have the perfect physique to me. Perfect.
This man is the epitome of legacy everything not only a mr Olympia should be but everything a man should be.
Wow. Sitting with Frank Zane in his personal pain cave shooting the breeze. What a blessing. The man is one of my true heroes who I already have a spiritual connection with without ever meeting him in the flesh. Great interview skills and camera work. Looking forward to that 89th birthday interview. Make sure you’re there as well!
The spiritual connection that you speak of... I felt that for the late Kobe Bryant, rest in peace. Be grateful that you can see your hero speaking in interviews at his advanced age. I'm not so fortunate.
Frank Zane has so much knowledge could listen to him for hours. He seems like a really humble nice guy too.
Great interview with Frank Zane. A lot of excellent information from Frank for bodybuilders as well as those wanting to live a long healthy life. I was fortunate to live near the original Gold's Gym, and that's where I worked out from 1970 until it was sold and turned into a private home in the late 70s. It was an everyday occurrence to see Arnold, Draper, Columbu, Drasin, Robinson, Metzer, and so many others during my morning workout. And, while I didn't see Zane as often as the others (if I remember correctly he was working out in the afternoon after he was done teaching Math at Mark Twain Jr Hi). Frank was not the biggest bodybuilder, but I always thought he looked the best, and still does compared to his contemporaries. Many of the other bodybuilders from that era that are still alive have had serious medical issues. Whether it's from working out to failure, unhealthy lifestyle/diet, abuse of steroids, or something else, I'll take Frank's advice over the others. Thanks again for this excellent interview.
I CREATE MY OWN STYLE THAT BRINGS OUT THE.VERY BEST IN HEALTH
Really? Did you learn what his mantra was in this interview ? Because he kept talking about it but the interviewer never bothered to ask.
@@cutekittens8710 the Mantra was that the you must get that blood in your muscle, search for the pump, Pump it up, The Pump is the Cure to everything that ails you, Longevity, Light Weight ' Strict Form ' , i believe the best one is , lightweight and Strict form, to master your body
Frank Zane was always a inspiration.
Very Wise.
Very Humble .
Perfectly Balanced .
Frank is my favorite Body Builder.
Beat Arold.
That says something.
He beat the big boys.
Only 200 lbs.
I love listening to him.
Thankyou Frank.
I'm 63 yrs old.
From lifting, Running hitting the bags .
Just staying fit.
State of Mind , Body , Soul .
Frank is a good Soul.
This was extremely useful, thank you!!
We're stoked you enjoyed this episode with the one and only Frank Zane!
What a man, I bow down 🙏 his thoughts are so heart touching, he is a gem. God bless him.
The best bodybuilding interview I’ve ever seen, hands down! Absolutely confirmed my love and loyalty for Mr Frank Zane…He’s almost could be taken for a sage…Yes ‘Sage Of bodybuilding Kinesiology’…what a beautiful soul❤️🙏🏽
Frank Zane is an huge inspiration for me. He’s a legend. It’s an honor to listen to him sharing his experience and extremely valuable knowledge with us. 🙏
Sir, you are a sage, and a true gentleman.
Epitome of the humble champion, and modest master.
Bravo.
Frank Zane was very instrumental in me developing my body as a young athlete. His symmetry is just simply amazing. Much respect!
Love his nutrition regimen. "Dont get off shape in the off season." Yessss! Each person is different but spot on. I eat the same. Fruits and vegetables. LOTS of vegetables, small carbs and moderate protein. Small amount of fat from the food.
Then all you need to do is workout. The body will take care of the rest.
You need to learn nutrition better.
1 of the sincerest interviews ever.. What a legend. Perfect balance & the ultimate bodybuilding master🙏🙏🙏
Today Mr Zane would be too skinny
Today s BB s like 280
Frank Zane was a major motivator for me when I began lifting in the early 80's, his diet tips and training methods have ALWAYS been way ahead of his time, and now in my mid 60's I'm still following his methods!!!
Thanks for these podcasts and videos. I'm in my late 40s coming back into bodybuilding, and hearing the insight from these legends allows me to properly focus my energy. It really makes it an authentic experience.
Same in my fifties, coming back.
In the interview Frank disclosed he did not use anabolic steroids in his supplementation regimen; that surprised me. At 72 years young, I am still trying to improve on my physique, but all the various training techniques, diets or natural supplements I have tried over the years have not provided more muscle mass or definition. Past injuries have limited my weight and movements, but Frank has inspired me to try lighter weight and focus on the pump. Overtraining and recovery has always been a problem for me, possibly stopping after a good pump is achieved will yield better results for me. Thanks for sharing what worked for you Frank!
frank is a well known drug user,
What he actually said was that he didn’t rely on it to help him win. I took it mean that he took the minimum amount. No overdosing. I’ve seen it many different places where it seems people are mad that FC would say how much he took and steroids. But I believe it’s because (1) they were legal then but illegal now. (2) he and perhaps other bodybuilders do not want to encourage people to take steroids. He feels responsible
Almost right..no..steroids were not legal..a doctor could prescribe them or you could buy them from the street but you couldn't just buy steroids from a store in 1970
this man is sharing some beautiful wisdom, and not just to bodybuilders....thank you
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One of my favorite Escape Your Limits episodes. Frank Zane has always been my favorite bodybuilder. Every time I listen to an interview with Frank, I always learn something.
Really? Did you learn what his mantra was in this interview ? Because he kept talking about it but the interviewer never bothered to ask.
Of all the things Mr.Zane said the thing that I personally found most interesting was ((and he came back to it time and time again)) was how important it was to get actual "fotos" of Your body to be able to know what ACTUALLY look like. And that looking in the mirror will NOT suffice.
The reason that I find this interesting is that I've so often experienced "dysmorphia" both negative (people thinking they are to fat or skinny) and ""positive"" people who clearly think their body has "properties" that it doesn't, that I've come to believe that we are all inherently unable to look at ourselves objectively. And that generally speaking our underlying mental state will always "interfere" and influence our perception to such an extent that what we "see"(or more correctly perceive) is more dependent on an "inner image" than what our eyes "physically register". Now I believe that this goes for both "mental properties" and actual "physical ones" (i.e. body image) but here I'm mainly concerned of the physical appearance.
And so in order to have any chance of objectively look at our own bodies (when that is what we want) is to do it in such a context that we can ""fool ourselves"" that we are looking at someone else, and this can never be done when "watching" (or more correctly evaluating, critiquing) yourself "live". Ideally I would even go as far as to argue that it's better if You can not even see Your face (or more generally speaking identify Yourself, in contexts where we are not talking about just physical appearance). All in order to to decouple Your "ego" and avoid all the "instinctive mental processes" that "looking at Yourself" unavoidably evokes.
At least those are my "longwinded 5c's".
Best regards
I loved this interview and learned so much. I knew Frank Zane in the 1980s and was always impressed by him then -- and am even more impressed now, as he is about to turn 79. Lifting weights for a pump -- for a lifetime -- has helped him to look and feel youthful and pain free. The interviewer does a fabulous job, too, because he asks one good question after another and then lets Frank talk. This so great!
Everything that Rick Newcombe said regarding the interview and Frank Zane is spot on! Zane is still amazing and it was a great interview! Very well done!
Really? Did you learn what his mantra was in this interview ? Because he kept talking about it on and on but the interviewer never even bothered to ask.
Mr. Frank is a very intellectual person. He is dropping some deep wisdom. Thanks sir.
Frank Zane and Steve Reeves are the two bodybuilders with the best well defined and most ideal physiques...!!!
depends on what kinda physique you prefer. frank & steve, were a normal size on steriods, while everyone was of a size unattainable naturally. serge nubret is a bigger frank zane
2 of the alltime greats its not about massive size its about proportion...symetry
Charles Bronson as well. 👍
Really good interview that I found by accident. Certainly alot to take away from it. I love the pace of the chat too and im sure its well worth another listen as Frank dispenses alot of good advice there, thank you.
Thank you for the interview.
I was in denial for many years of the so-called natural body-builders, this guy was a hero to many including myself. After many years of working out with great genetics myself with extensive knowledge of diet, discipline and hardwork, I am sad to say, I finally came to the realization...there is no way he achieved his peak shape without steroids of some kind...they all did it to achieve the next level of growth, even the great Frank Zane. I wish he would just admit it rather than saying it was a Zen stuff....
What I see is analysis, discipline and patience.
@paul mitchell
Exactly. It helps that he clearly has an analytical mind when it comes to bodybuilding.
Absolute legend! Could not stop listening, wisdom & experience in every sentence. Loved it!
Arnold took up the headlines but Frank Zane possessed something special that every guy wanted. Seeing an elderly Zane is making me feel some sort of way.
It’s okay, you have a man crush
are u gay???
Drawn to him when I first started lifting and wanting to change my body.... little did I know the journey would transform me as a man. Bodybuilding principles, many things he espoused (that inspired me at 16 y.o.) still ring and prove true today. Grateful for his example and influence
In my opinion Frank Zane is the epitome of bodybuilding. His physique resemble that of ancient sculptures. Proportions were perfect. He was literally my idol as I grew up and started bodybuilding 25 years ago. The guys almost in his 80s and looks phenomenal. Talk about longevity.
Steve Reeves and Frank Zane were the most developed bodybuilders. I treasure their physique. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. 💝
Fantastic Interview with Frank Zane. In the Mecca Era of training, The physiques of Frank Zane, Sergio Olivia and Flex Wheeler come to mind in terms of great asthetics and symmetry. But, Frank Zane's methodology of training discipline was years ahead of it's time.
but he's telling Lies
@@breaks3085 what lies ?
Plz be particular.
@@vibhorejaiswal2997 he used steroids to build his physique ,
@@breaks3085 yes he did.
And we need to understand this that he is a product of his times where most bodybuilders didn't tell that they're on steroids and it's even common today.
So take what's good in him and every individual will not have the capacity to stand on expectations of everyone .
Come on Matthew be brave. Ask Frank about his steroid use. Let’s not pretend that it was insignificant to his results. He goes into so much detail about everything else but you won’t ask him any direct questions about steroids. The bottom line is that he could exercise, eat, take his supplements, sleep, meditate and anything else but he would not have his competitive body without steroids.
Interview: How do I be like you Frank?
Frank Zane: Patience, understanding, setting goals, dedication, trail and error, eat, sleep, workout, take your vitamins and say your prayers.
Frank Zane the G.O.A.T.
Every now and then you stumble upon a REALLY ENJOYABLE podcast….. this was one of those!!
Many thanks. 👍👍👍👌👌👌
This is a one of a kind interview, I applaude your dedication to quality videos. Well done!
THE LEGEND THAT GOT ME INTO MATERIALIZING YOUR GENETICS, MIND AND BODYS POTENTIAL. I got there ; now I train for longevity. Thank you Mr. Frank Zane.
Man such a great interview. I hope he keeps a journal. He really embodies stoicism. Thanks.
Mind, Body, Spirit, and as he aged it became more transparent on what really counts in the long term health of human beings.
Great!! Really shows that getting mad or angry is just a waste of energy. Positive energy is the way to go. Thank you this was so very good.
Positive and Negative Energy create Polarization.
Balanced Energy is the way to 'go',
Or channel that negativity into greatness. MJ style
Wonderful!!!!! Thank you for doing this interview!!!!! Much 💕 love from EAST TENNESSEE 💕
Great interview. Thanks for making this happen
I think the secret to these old school body builders was not only knowing how to train, paying attention to diet and detail…..but these guys didn’t go crazy with the PEDs.
What a class act with great wisdom!
Frank Zane is an absolute legend. I own/read all of his books. I still use most of his training routines (tailored to my physique) to this day!
He is phenomenal and love his character, this interview is amazing I love it. Thanks for this amazing interview with him
FranK Zane is the natural legend his aesthetics is impeccable and no steroids the perfect natural build, and to win Mr Olympia while his other competitors were predominantly using the sauce is truly mind blowing God bless and much respect a wise humble man
No steroids? Are you serious?
A nice mellow man through and through. He is just very genuine. God bless you mr. zane
This was such a great interview I loved it!
Love Frank's comment on worrying "what if so and so is doing this or that," but came to the realization that the only thing that was really important is what he was doing! 11:15 ❤
I'm Asian and I was a great admirer of Zane from afar, the man with greatest body shape, calm & hardly spoken bodybuilder of all time. I almost can't recognised Frank Zane now. I believe it's all Sheer Hard work to come this far.
I have always, since I was a kid knew and followed Frank Zane but this was the best interview I have ever seen about the life and career of this amazing bodybuilder!! Thank you!
I’ve seen them all. Respect to the greats, especially Arnold, Sergio and Franco. But I’ve seen Zane. The absolutely most classically built physique of all time times. The man looked like a chiseled sculpture.
Thank you for asking great questions very educational. And Zane your a legend!
Mr. Zane is a fantastic interview, the wealth of knowledge that he shares is amazing.
That was some fantastic information! There is nobody in the World like Frank, his unique way of looking at things is very helpful and his calm and cool manner is really inspiring. He is one of the few people in the industry who speaks from genuine experience and intelligence.
Buddy needs to relearn some of his beliefs. Lol roid rage is proven to be a myth and doesn't change your personality... Second, trt will lower your chances of prostate cancer. Low testosterone makes you more likely to develop prostate cancer. Also he clearly has lied about his protein intake. The food he listed does not hit 240g of protein a day. Not even close and if you hit 240 g of protein a day without wating over 2000 calories I'll give you 5k cash. He was definitely taking taking protein even know he said he didn't.... doesn't add up.
He also lied about his AAS use
@@JLUX100 seriously how can you question this legend?,roid rage is real dependant on the person on it ive seen many change on them,frank zane do you even know his story or even researched his story guess not!
Delightful interview, what an extraordinary human being Mr.Zane is.
Thank You both : respect!
Frank Zane - always an inspiration. Always a class act. 👍
Frank Zane was one of many balanced bodybuilders. I highly admire them over the current modern bodybuilders.
Iso lateral training is probably the most interesting training concept I’ve ever heard. Made perfect sense when he explained it. 🔥 I am definitely going to experiment with this at some point.💪 What an interesting and insightful person …legend 🙏💪
I've always admired Frank Zane. He was just an amazing athlete who put in the work and it showed. My absolute favorite body builder. No questions asked. I still revere this man.
I’m a 49 year old skater, and I have been following this man since the beginning. I’ve never felt better, and now seeing this, I’m convinced… Zane rips.
Still keep his pictures in Europe from 1974. Only one Frank.
Long live Frank.We all love you.
Frank Zane! The most awesomely symmetrical bodybuilder ever 💪 🧠 What a fantastic interview ✨
I've always admired how Zane built himself versus the bigger competitors of his era. Hearing that he didn't shoot the juice and still won the Olympia title makes him my favorite elite bodybuilder. Arnold is an inspirational guy and has an enjoyable gregarious personality. Zane's calm, well thought out demeanor is equally powerful despite his less showman-like qualities. He's the type of man who gets overlooked because he's not as entertaining, but a smart person slows down to listen to this intelligent man. His unwillingness to compromise his health is also inspirational in this world where everyone wants to push things to reckless extremes.
Wait, did you just say that Zane didn’t take steroids?
Absolute legend. Full of wisdom!
Loved this interview never even knew of this guy....one thing that was a jewel to me was" work out at a tempo" Make "light weight feel heavy" and work at your goals and be about you and not others.
I've watch this 4 times so far! You just can't get enough of Frank Zane. The man is full of Wisdom and. Rocky of Bodybuilding!🏆💪
this man is a treasure. Blessings to you Frank Zane 😌🙌🏾
Health is wealth......true treasure.
What a legend, and wise as well. Hope he lives a long fruitful life. One of my idols since I was a kid.
Youngsters getting into bodybuilding...listen to this man!
"You can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear." Frank had great genetic potential and used it.
I am 70, work out and walk daily. So encouraged me! Thanks
Frank Zane is the ectomorph's hope. I aspire to develop a similar physique because I'm an ectomorph like him. I love that he's into meditation, mantras and spirituality as well. Completely destroys the meathead roid rage stereotype persona.
he`s ecto/meso
@@dfcvda yes your right. A pure ectomorph probably could not get as good a physique as frank. He has some mesomorph on one of his parents sides, also wide shoulder bones. My wrists are half inch bigger than his, but does not mean l could be mr olympia. A lot of pure ectomorphs are chasing a fool's errand. They can certainly improve their bodys, no dought in that. But they won,t reach his standard. With zane it's a combination of genetics, bone structure, a certain amount of steroids, and natural shape. If you look at photos of him at 16, he had that shape and sweep in his quads. And darn hard work, 6 days a week, 20 sets a bodypart year in year out together with his unique genetics is the way he achieved what he did.
Frank looks amazing at 79. His training is so different from someone like Dorian Yates or Ronnie Coleman. Bodybuilding is hardly even the same sport it was 40 years ago.