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Frank Zane is an old-school demigod who dominated the bodybuilding arena in the late 70s. Notably, he won three consecutive Mr. Olympias in 1977, 1978, and 1979. In fact, Zane carved his niche by building a muscular yet symmetrical physique. Moreover, he is still of the most sought-after bodybuilders from his era.

Recently, The Chemist appeared in an interview with the seven-time Fitness Model of the Year Mike O’Hearn. While the 54-year-old fitness model was talking about Zane’s heydays in the sport, the legend went nostalgic pointing to a picture of himself from the 1970s. It was taken in his prime where he looked perfectly chiseled while flexing his arms in the broad daylight.

Mike O’Hearn acclaimed for Frank Zane’s vintage physique

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Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding recently uploaded a YouTube video featuring Frank Zane, Mike O’Hearn, and Clark Bartram. Herein, the bodybuilders were praising this old image of Zane. The IFBB pro recalled, “That’s like the week before the show in ’79.” O’Hearn seemed pretty impressed with the picture, “I’m gonna say that’s casual shot outside, no reflectors or anything.”

Later, he also mentioned, “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.” To this, the three-time Mr. Olympia stated that the sunlight can make anyone look incredible. Knowing that Zane was just being modest, O’Hearn added, “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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O’Hearn indeed regards Frank Zane as one of the best bodybuilders of all time and thus seeks to learn a lot many things from him.

The bodybuilding legend once went candid about O’Hearn’s natty status

The intellectual bodybuilding coach once gave a straightforward reply to a question on Mike O’ Hearn’s form. Notably, Zane conducted a one-on-one fitness session with O’Hearn a few months back and revealed that the latter has some incredible feats to show to the world in an interview. That intrigued the interviewer who asked, “Do you think he’s all natural?”

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Here Zane went candid and said, “I don’t ask people that question.”He further illustrated that it was “their own personal business,” and one shouldn’t go further asking about it. What is more important for Zane is how the fitness model still carries himself even at this age.

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Nevertheless, The Chemist left an indentation in the history of the sport, that is even unparalleled till now. What are your views about his physique? Do you think of someone who could match him?