Who Knows Much About Frank Zane?

**LawMan018** · 10-20-2006, 03:11 PM

I have about the same body type and structure as he did (except 1 inch taller) and am wondering what kind of diet plan he followed and what he took if anyone knows. I don't want to start roids until I'm at least 21-23 and around 180-190 lbs solid musce 6-8 percent bf%, but would like some helpful pointers in what to eat to attain that state

**audis4** · 10-20-2006, 03:16 PM

this should be in the diet section and what are your stats now?

**LawMan018** · 10-20-2006, 03:22 PM

I'm 5'10", 161 lbs. I'm guessing around between 8-12% bodyfat...

Chest 40 1/2"
Legs 23"
Arms 15"
Calves 16"
Waist 30"

**doctadank** · 10-20-2006, 03:42 PM

i dont see hwo you can tell if you have the same body structure as him when you only weigh 160lbs.

**MAXIMA5** · 10-20-2006, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by audis4

this should be in the diet section and what are your stats now?

Who cares?

This is fine for the lounge. It's a discussion about a bodybuilder.

**LawMan018** · 10-20-2006, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by doctadank

i dont see hwo you can tell if you have the same body structure as him when you only weigh 160lbs.

Well let's look at him, He naturally has broad shoulders, big back, tiny waist, long arms, long legs... As do I... Not to mention he is an Ectomorph... As am I... Arnold had some pretty good advice back in his day, always strive to look like people with your body type, or along those lines. And that is what I am trying to do...

***Doc.Sust*** · 10-21-2006, 09:36 AM

he is from wilkes barre PA, thats all i know about him

**Kärnfysikern** · 10-21-2006, 10:28 AM

he has written a book about training and diet. Unfortunaly I cant remember the name of the book since I threw it in the thrash when I moved.

**GUnit33** · 10-21-2006, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by johan

he has written a book about training and diet. Unfortunaly I cant remember the name of the book since I threw it in the thrash when I moved.

Did it suck that bad?

**xpijeonx** · 10-21-2006, 05:42 PM

It must have not been THAT good.

I have read breifly a while ago about his diet theories but didnt pay much attention cause I didnt think it would be good for me, who knows though. I believe it was on his website or something though and may have been more of an advertisement?

I think he may be "one of those guys" who doesnt have to try too hard to be lean.

One of my favorite physiques though if only I could look like that.

**stayinstacked** · 10-21-2006, 05:47 PM

One thing I do know about Zane is during contest prep he had to eat more and get bigger rather than shred up by restricting calories like almost everybody else does, because of his body type and fast metabolism

**IBdmfkr** · 10-21-2006, 08:12 PM

Also he has two first names.

**Ocean Beach** · 10-22-2006, 12:58 AM

His father was a television repairman. He first moved to Florida to pursue the bodybuilding lifestyle. During his Mr. Olympia winning years 1977-1979 he lived in Palm Springs, CA. He now lives in suburban San Diego. In 1980 while suntanning at his Palm Springs home he fell and sustained a serious abrasion to his penis. He and wife Christine have no children. He has trained in his home gym for many years. He no longer shaves his chest.

**Kärnfysikern** · 10-22-2006, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by GUnit33

Did it suck that bad?

Honestly I cant even remember. I think it was more or less useless and outdated. Wierd workout advice and so on. Nothing I would recomend, unless perhaps as a look into how the dudes back then did things.