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Frank Zane invented the idea that?bodybuilding?could be aesthetic and scientific at the same time. The three-time?Mr. Olympia champion who once gave a controversial verdict about Arnold Schwarzenegger, is 81 and still well revered in the bodybuilding industry. His massive knowledge about the sport is still abided by the young athletes in the industry.?

Michael Stein recently got a chance to converse with the OG bodybuilder. Zane revealed a lot about his 40-year-long career, and his present days as a bodybuilder. Along with that, he talked about the best bodybuilders at present.?

Frank Zane praises Mike O’Hearn

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Michael started the conversation by asking, ?When you see a lot of the bodybuilders now, they talk a lot about the classic physique and all that. What is your perspective on that?? Zane gave a profound answer saying that bodybuilding is evolving and that is not necessarily a bad thing.?

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Stein then asked who his favorite bodybuilder was among the present athletes. ‘The Chemist’ said, ?My favorite bodybuilder these days is Mike O’Hearn. I think he has tremendous potential. Could win the Olympias if he decides to enter it.? Zane who met O?Hearn a lot of times and sat down to converse with him, seems to be very impressed by the Titan. When Michael asked him about the present scenario, bodybuilding, and who he liked the best, Zane praised, the 4-time Mr. Natural Universe winner as his favorite.?

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Zane also complimented Mike?s 6?2? height and body weight of 265lbs at the age of 54. He was very impressed by Mike and even expected him to win the Olympias if O?Hearn ever participated. O?Hearn also admires the legend and his mettle.

Mike O?Hearn awestruck by Frank Zane

Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding previously posted a YouTube video where Frank Zane, Mike O?Hearn, and Clark Bartam were in conversation. The Titan was praising an older image of ‘The Chemist’. Zane recalled and said, ?That?s like the week before the show in ?79.??

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O’Hearn was awestruck at the picture and said, ?I?m gonna say that?s casual shot outside, no reflectors or anything.? The bodybuilder who captured his youth also said, ?See today we can go out there and that a shot like that or people wouldn?t because they would want the lighting, the flares, and everything.?

The three-time Olympia champion said that the au natural sunlight was the best because it can make anyone look incredible. O’Hearn knew Zane was being humble and replied, ?Or you?re just that perfect, that?s the greatest physique that here. I mean that?s the different level. That?s where you knew that you were ready to win.?

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Both the athletes of different eras have only praise for each other. ‘The Chemist’ left a lasting impression on the bodybuilding industry. What are your views on the opinions of Zane? Tell us in the comments below.