In the late 70s, Frank Zane emerged as the dominant champion at the Mr. Olympia contest. Zane’s balanced physique became the epitome of aesthetics, known for his incredible symmetry, proportions, and definition. One of the few Mr. Olympia winners who belonged to the sub-200 lbs category, Zane was one of the few three men who defeated Arnold Schwarzenegger. After retiring, the now 81-year-old bodybuilding icon continued to maintain his physique and coach a select few bodybuilders.

Among those he became fon do was multiple-time Mr. Universe winner Mike O’Hearn. During a recent interview with Olympia TV, Zane spoke about the 54-year-old bodybuilder. In the interview, the 81-year-old King of Aesthetics revealed what he feels about Mike ‘Titan’ O’Hearn’s physique.

The bodybuilding icon makes a bold claim about his friend

In the interview, the Olympia TV uploaded on July 23, Isabella Turell asked Zane about the mental fortitude of golden era greats like himself. Turell said athletes like Zane, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sergio Oliva, and more showed mental strength that’s absent in many of today’s athletes. So she wanted the three-time Mr. Olympia to advise today’s athletes on the secret of building a strong mind.

“Just keep training and getting better,” said Frank Zane. “Just stick with it. That’s what I did. No secret to it” added the 81-year-old former Mr. Universe. While all athletes face diminishing returns, Zane said there is a lot to gain if a bodybuilder keeps training. That’s when he gave the example of Mike O’Hearn and his work ethic.

Turell responded that she “loves Mike” and the fact that at 54-year-old, the American Gladiators star has a better physique than many pros. “He’s got it all. He’s a big guy, he’s like 6’2, 270 lbs… I think he could win everything,” Zane said about the Titan. While the bodybuilding icon hasn’t competed in Mr. Olympia, he has learned from some of the best bodybuilders of all time.

Mike O’Hearn continues to learn from golden-era veterans

Many people on the internet are baffled by the muscle mass and conditioning Mike O’Hearn carries in his 50s. While many have accused him of using steroids for years, none one has proved it, nor has O’Hearn admitted to using PEDs. However, the bodybuilder has gathered a wealth of experience from the greatest bodybuilders in the world.

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Frank Zane, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robby Robinson, and many more; the 54-year-old has learned from the greats and applied their teaching to achieve his physique. Hence, it is no surprise that the 81-year-old God of Aesthetics heaped prices onto his friend and fellow bodybuilder.

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