The bodybuilding sport gained popularity during the 1970s when bodybuilders like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane stunned the Mr. Olympia crowd with their aesthetically pleasing physiques. The Chemist revered for his symmetry retired from the bodybuilding stage after securing three Mr. Olympia titles. In the history of sport, he is one of the three bodybuilding icons to ever defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The 81-year-old bodybuilding legend contributed to the growth of the sport by sharing valuable knowledge about lifting weights on his social media channels. His latest post deals with the four requirements to build a chiseled physique.

Frank Zane reveals the secret to a ripped physique

The Golden era of bodybuilding displayed both competition and camaraderie among bodybuilders. Most of the champions of that time trained together at the Gold’s gym while learning important lessons from each other. Zane, Schwarzenegger, and Columbu trained together and were receivers of Mr. Olympia’s titles. 

While Schwarzenegger started the Arnold Classic to give back to the sport, Zane contributed by discussing the various aspects of bodybuilding in podcasts and social media channels. In his latest post, the Hall of Famer declared that bodybuilding involves more than just lifting weights. 

The Chemist pointed out that “Exercise, Attitude, Recuperation, and Nutrition,” are the key areas where the quality of efforts is required to witness progress. “Since the relationship between these four factors is multiplicative, you must do your best at each one to make maximum progress,” he suggested in his post while sharing a picture of his aesthetic physique from his prime. Earlier, the bodybuilding icon opened up about his struggles in his career path.

The Chemist’s story of success is not devoid of difficulties

The bodybuilding sport is an intense sport as it requires athletes to train hard for long hours to witness the build-up. Strict diet regimes, training, rest, and recovery play a crucial role for bodybuilders, and they need ample time to build their dream physique. However, Zane had to shuffle between training and teaching during his earlier days.

The 81-year-old recently said, “You know I always had to work for a living and so I was able to teach in school for a while.” He confessed that working for a living while training has been an obstacle. But the legend didn’t give up and was conscious of his muscle gains since the start.

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The bodybuilding world is blessed to have veteran bodybuilders like Frank Zane share such grateful insights into building a physique. Many rookie bodybuilders can benefit from his advice as they can succeed in their path to becoming great athletes. Do you agree with this? Let us know in the comments below.

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