Frank Zane was one of the rare bodybuilders to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger and win the Mr. Universe Title. Competing in bodybuilding competitions in the 1970s, Frank belongs to the golden era of bodybuilding. The champion who won the Mr. Universe title thrice, Frank’s legacy is huge. Currently 80 years old, Frank Zane [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frank-zane/] is still a fitness enthusiast who loves to work out. In a recent interview with Men’s Health, Frank openly spoke about his first contest and one of his heaviest deadlifts. He also candidly revealed the whole story about participating in the Olympia. FRANK ZANE REVEALED THE STORY BEHIND HIS FIRST CONTEST During an interview [https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a37869184/frank-zane-mr-olympia-workout-diet-training-routine-interview/], Frank disclosed that when he was a teenager, he regularly did a workout before his first competition. This helped him to develop strength for his first contest, though he still had no experience in deadlifting. Zane also spoke about how his back-squatting lift wasn’t good during his first contest. Zane also told about how, in his first contest, he did a deadlift of 425 pounds. This was an achievement, as at that time, he weighed more than 100 pounds. Along with deadlifting, Zane also managed to do bench pressing of about 285 pounds. Due to his amazing performance, he won the Mr. Keystone State Title. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Frank-Zane.jpeg] The bodybuilding champion also expressed [https://frankzane.com/the-deadlift/] how deadlifting hurt him, “I continued to train at dead-lifting and hurt my lower back by coming up crooked in the lift.” This made him stop dead-lifting temporarily. Apparent Reason in 2021 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-bodybuilding-legend-frank-zane-advised-against-gym-selfies-for-one-apparent-reason-in-2021/] Later, Zane once again resumed deadlifting before the 1979 Olympia competition. He also took the guidance of Steve Reeves to do deadlifts more effectively. While Zane became better at dead-lifting, the lifts became more dangerous. WHAT IS THE BODYBUILDING CHAMPION DOING AT PRESENT? Currently, Frank is focusing on his own Youtube channel where he regularly posts videos related to fitness, exercise, and nutrition. He also founded the Zane Gallery in California to promote bodybuilding and looks after its various affairs. The bodybuilding star also has a center called ‘Zane Experience’ where he helps to train learners to achieve fitness. Watch this Story: 5 WWE Stars who have a bodybuilding Past [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-5-wwe-stars-who-have-a-bodybuilding-past/] Frank Zane will always stay a legend in the history of bodybuilding. The story of his first contest once again proves that “nothing is impossible.” As bodybuilding fans, we hope to see Frank Zane achieve several more laurels in the future. What do you think of Frank’s bodybuilding achievements? 

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

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<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger: </strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Bodybuilding

Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:  The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Frank Zane: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and more</strong></h2>
In the history of bodybuilding, only two people can claim to have beaten the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. Frank Zane is one of them. The bodybuilding icon who shocked the Austrian Oak in 1968 also taught him a thing or two about training. From a maths teacher to winning the Mr. Olympia title consecutively for three years, Zane has always held on to his biggest asset, humility. Willing to learn, as much as he was willing to teach, Frank Zane remains a student of bodybuilding even at 81.

The former Mr. Universe was among the few Mr. Olympia champions who competed against and defeated bodybuilders who were taller and heavier than him. Zane's dedication toward all aspects of bodybuilding including posing, symmetry, and proportions earned him the moniker of the King of Aesthetics. Always on top of the latest developments in exercise and diet. His research and application of what he learned also made Frank Zane, The Chemist ofÂ bodybuilding.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frank Zane's Early Life</h2>
Born to Adam F. Zane and Laura, strong protestants in their community, Frank Zane was brought up alongside his younger brother in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Subject to bullying in the earlier years of his life, Zane's fragile body made him decide to focus on building his physique. Zane took to sports like football, baseball, and basketball. However, it was at the age of 14 that Zane stepped foot into bodybuilding.

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After completing high school, Zane obtained a degree in Mathematics from the Wilkes University in Pennsylvania and also gained a Master's in Experimental Psychology from the California State University.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frank Zane's Wife and Children</h2>
After meeting Christine in Florida in 1966 at a bodybuilding event, the two got married the next year. A former weightlifter herself, Christine retired from the sport after winning the Miss Universe Bikini Crown in 1970 to focus on studies and art. Her focus on art led to a Master's degree in Fine Arts with skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and jewelry. While the couple has been married for nearly 57 years now, there is no knowledge about them having children as none have been spotted in the public eye.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frank Zane's Net Worth</h2>
The God of Aesthetic's net worth is estimated to be between $10 million and $17 million. The legendary bodybuilder's income has mostly come from prize money after winning competitions like the Mr. Olympia. His appearance in fitness magazines and his endorsements with supplements and other brands have also contributed to the increase in his net worth. Being someone who has written numerous books on fitness and bodybuilding, including the <i>Zane Bodybuilding Manual</i> and <i>The Mind in Bodybuilding,</i> Zane earns revenue from their sales as well. Many sources also suggest that the former bodybuilder has investments in real estate, which continue to be revenue-generating even now.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frank Zane's Career Timeline</h2>
Frank Zane's bodybuilding career kick-started in 1965 when he emerged victorious in the IFBB Medium Height Mr. Universe competition. After the first-place finish, Zane also won the Mr. America Middle Height division titles in 1966 and 1967, a start that many in the sport would dream of. As Zane continued to grab attention in the bodybuilding world, he also started training alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbo, Ed Corney, and many others.

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Just a few years later, the <em>God of Aesthetics </em>took the NABBA Mr. Universe title home, with a few top-five finishes at the Mr. Olympia to his name in the 1970s. On the other hand, after Arnold Schwarzenegger's retirement in 1976, Zane was one of the favorites to win the Mr. Olympia title that year, however, Franco Columbu beat him to it. Just a year later, at the 1977 competition, Zane won the Sandow trophy, besting the likes of bodybuilding greats Ed Corney, Robby Robinson, and Boyer Coe. He continued the streak and won both the 1978 and 1979 editions as well.

While many had predicted Zane's fourth straight victory at the 1980 Mr. Olympia, the bodybuilding world was in for a surprise, with Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to the Olympia stage. This was compounded by the fact that Zane had suffered a freak injury in the run-up to the event and lost a significant amount of muscle mass owing to an extended hospital stay. Schwarzenegger won the event, leading to controversy erupting after many opined that the Austrian Oak's condition was not up to the mark. In the aftermath of Arnold's victory, Zane, Mike Mentzer, and Boyer Coe boycotted the 1981 Mr. Olympia. When Zane returned to the stage in 1982, he could only finish second behind Chris Dickerson. In 1983, Zane came in at a dismal fourth, retiring soon after, deciding to focus on teaching, personal training, and his music.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Major Achievements in Frank Zane's CareerÂ </b></h2>
Zane is one of the very few to have defeated the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. Zane did this when he defeated him at the 1968 Mr. Universe competition. On top of that, Zane and Sergio Oliva are the only two bodybuilders to have won the Mr. Olympia three consecutive times. Let us have a look at the other major achievements in the career of the <em>God of Aesthetics.</em>
<ul>
 	<li>1962 Mr. Keystone (Winner)</li>
 	<li>1963 Mr. Keystone (2nd)</li>
 	<li>1965 Mr. Sunshine State (Winner)</li>
 	<li>1965Â IFBBÂ Mr. Universe (1st, Medium Height category)</li>
 	<li>1966 IFBB Mr. America (1st, Medium)</li>
 	<li>1967 IFBB Mr. America (1st, Medium)</li>
 	<li>1967 IFBB Mr. Universe (3rd, Tall)</li>
 	<li>1968 IFBB Mr. America (Winner)</li>
 	<li>1968 IFBB Mr. Universe (Winner)</li>
 	<li>1970Â NABBAÂ Mr. Universe (Winner)</li>
 	<li>1971 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (1st, Short)</li>
 	<li>1972 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (Winner)</li>
 	<li>1972 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs, 4th)</li>
 	<li>1974 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs, 2nd)</li>
 	<li>1975 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs, 4th)</li>
 	<li>1976 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs, 2nd)</li>
 	<li>1977 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs &amp; Overall Winner)</li>
 	<li>1978 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs &amp; Overall Winner)</li>
 	<li>1979 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs &amp; Overall Winner)</li>
 	<li>1980 IFBB Mr. Olympia (3rd)</li>
 	<li>1982 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (2nd)</li>
 	<li>1983 IFBB Mr. Olympia (4th)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frank Zane's Diet and Workout</h2>
During the offseason, Zane hardly consumed any carbs. While a high day would see him having an intake of 150 grams of carbohydrates, on normal days, he would only have around 50 grams. However, Zane's protein consumption sat at around 200 grams per day, which translated to around 1 gram per pound of body weight. He would incorporate steak, fish, and chicken into his diet as protein sources.

Zane followed a strict diet and tightened it up even further nearly eight weeks out from a contest. As the competition neared, Zane would include more carbs, so as to ensure that the muscles filled out and popped.

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As most bodybuilders do, Zane had his own methods of going through a strict workout regime. The legendary bodybuilder banked on the push/pull/legs split and some high-volume training to ensure that his physique reached the pinnacle of what it could be. Let us have a look at his training regime.
<h4>Hereâ€™s what his weekly pre-contest training looked like:</h4>
<h4>Shoulder workout</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Seated dumbbell shoulder press</li>
 	<li>Smith machine overhead shoulder press</li>
 	<li>Incline bench rear delt fly</li>
 	<li>Upright cable row</li>
 	<li>Bent-over dumbbell lateral raise</li>
 	<li>One-arm lateral cable raise</li>
</ul>
<h4>Arm workout</h4>
Biceps
<ul>
 	<li>Alternate dumbbell curls</li>
 	<li>One-arm dumbbell concentration curls</li>
 	<li>450degree incline dumbbell curls</li>
</ul>
Triceps
<ul>
 	<li>One-arm overhead extensions</li>
 	<li>Close-grip bench press</li>
 	<li>V-grip press down</li>
 	<li>Feet elevated bench dips</li>
 	<li>Triceps cable pushdown</li>
</ul>
Forearms
<ul>
 	<li>Incline barbell bench press</li>
 	<li>Reverse barbell forearm curls</li>
 	<li>Flat barbell bench press</li>
 	<li>Seated barbell wrist curls</li>
 	<li>70-degree incline dumbbell press</li>
 	<li>Standing cable crossover</li>
 	<li>Flat dumbbell fly</li>
 	<li>Crossbench dumbbell pullover</li>
 	<li>10-degree decline dumbbell fly</li>
 	<li>Bodyweight push-up</li>
</ul>
<h4>Back workout</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>T-bar rows</li>
 	<li>Wide-grip deadlifts</li>
 	<li>Wide-grip pull-ups</li>
 	<li>Dumbbell pull-over</li>
 	<li>One-arm dumbbell row</li>
 	<li>Bent-over barbell row</li>
</ul>
<h4>Abs workout</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>Leg raise</li>
 	<li>Crunches superset with leg raises</li>
 	<li>Abs crunches</li>
 	<li>Hanging leg raises</li>
 	<li>Hanging knee-ups and seated twists</li>
 	<li>Seated twists</li>
</ul>
<h4>Leg workout</h4>
Quads/Thighs
<ul>
 	<li>Back squats</li>
 	<li>Leg extensions</li>
 	<li>Leg blaster squats</li>
 	<li>Barbell stiff leg deadlifts</li>
 	<li>Lying leg curls</li>
 	<li>Leg press</li>
</ul>
Calves
<ul>
 	<li>Donkey calf raises</li>
 	<li>Standing calf raises</li>
 	<li>Seated calf raises</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Frank Zane's Social Media</h2>
Frank Zane is very active on Instagram, which he uses as a tool to impart those on their fitness journeys with tips to help them on their path. Zane often turns up on YouTube videos with other bodybuilders. However, he does not have a channel of his own.
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<td style="width: 65.0602%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealfrankzane/?hl=en">@therealfrankzane.</a></td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Frank Zane</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">God of Aesthetics</td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">28 June 1942</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">5 feet 9 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">200-220 Lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Adam F. Zane and Laura</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Name unknown</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Caucasian</td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Between $10 million to $17 million.</td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Christine Zane</td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Not known</td>
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<td style="width: 42.0502%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 56.6946%">Former Bodybuilder</td>
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Frank Zane

Frank Zane: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and more In the history of bodybuilding, only two people can claim to have beaten the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. Frank Zane is one of them. The bodybuilding icon who shocked the Austrian Oak in 1968 also taught him a thing or two about training. From a maths teacher to winning the Mr. Olympia title consecutively for three years, Zane has always held on to his biggest asset, humility. Willing to learn, as much as he was willing to teach, Frank Zane remains a student of bodybuilding even at 81. The former Mr. Universe was among the few Mr. Olympia champions who competed against and defeated bodybuilders who were taller and heavier than him. Zane&#8217;s dedication toward all aspects of bodybuilding including posing, symmetry, and proportions earned him the moniker of the King of Aesthetics. Always on top of the latest developments in exercise and diet. His research and application of what he learned also made Frank Zane, The Chemist ofÂ bodybuilding. Frank Zane&#8217;s Early Life Born to Adam F. Zane and Laura, strong protestants in their community, Frank Zane was brought up alongside his younger brother in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Subject to bullying in the earlier years of his life, Zane&#8217;s fragile body made him decide to focus on building his physique. Zane took to sports like football, baseball, and basketball. However, it was at the age of 14 that Zane stepped foot into bodybuilding. After completing high school, Zane obtained a degree in Mathematics from the Wilkes University in Pennsylvania and also gained a Master&#8217;s in Experimental Psychology from the California State University. Frank Zane&#8217;s Wife and Children After meeting Christine in Florida in 1966 at a bodybuilding event, the two got married the next year. A former weightlifter herself, Christine retired from the sport after winning the Miss Universe Bikini Crown in 1970 to focus on studies and art. Her focus on art led to a Master&#8217;s degree in Fine Arts with skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and jewelry. While the couple has been married for nearly 57 years now, there is no knowledge about them having children as none have been spotted in the public eye. Frank Zane&#8217;s Net Worth The God of Aesthetic&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be between $10 million and $17 million. The legendary bodybuilder&#8217;s income has mostly come from prize money after winning competitions like the Mr. Olympia. His appearance in fitness magazines and his endorsements with supplements and other brands have also contributed to the increase in his net worth. Being someone who has written numerous books on fitness and bodybuilding, including the Zane Bodybuilding Manual and The Mind in Bodybuilding, Zane earns revenue from their sales as well. Many sources also suggest that the former bodybuilder has investments in real estate, which continue to be revenue-generating even now. Frank Zane&#8217;s Career Timeline Frank Zane&#8217;s bodybuilding career kick-started in 1965 when he emerged victorious in the IFBB Medium Height Mr. Universe competition. After the first-place finish, Zane also won the Mr. America Middle Height division titles in 1966 and 1967, a start that many in the sport would dream of. As Zane continued to grab attention in the bodybuilding world, he also started training alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbo, Ed Corney, and many others. Just a few years later, the God of Aesthetics took the NABBA Mr. Universe title home, with a few top-five finishes at the Mr. Olympia to his name in the 1970s. On the other hand, after Arnold Schwarzenegger&#8217;s retirement in 1976, Zane was one of the favorites to win the Mr. Olympia title that year, however, Franco Columbu beat him to it. Just a year later, at the 1977 competition, Zane won the Sandow trophy, besting the likes of bodybuilding greats Ed Corney, Robby Robinson, and Boyer Coe. He continued the streak and won both the 1978 and 1979 editions as well. While many had predicted Zane&#8217;s fourth straight victory at the 1980 Mr. Olympia, the bodybuilding world was in for a surprise, with Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to the Olympia stage. This was compounded by the fact that Zane had suffered a freak injury in the run-up to the event and lost a significant amount of muscle mass owing to an extended hospital stay. Schwarzenegger won the event, leading to controversy erupting after many opined that the Austrian Oak&#8217;s condition was not up to the mark. In the aftermath of Arnold&#8217;s victory, Zane, Mike Mentzer, and Boyer Coe boycotted the 1981 Mr. Olympia. When Zane returned to the stage in 1982, he could only finish second behind Chris Dickerson. In 1983, Zane came in at a dismal fourth, retiring soon after, deciding to focus on teaching, personal training, and his music. Major Achievements in Frank Zane&#8217;s CareerÂ  Zane is one of the very few to have defeated the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. Zane did this when he defeated him at the 1968 Mr. Universe competition. On top of that, Zane and Sergio Oliva are the only two bodybuilders to have won the Mr. Olympia three consecutive times. Let us have a look at the other major achievements in the career of the God of Aesthetics. 1962 Mr. Keystone (Winner) 1963 Mr. Keystone (2nd) 1965 Mr. Sunshine State (Winner) 1965Â IFBBÂ Mr. Universe (1st, Medium Height category) 1966 IFBB Mr. America (1st, Medium) 1967 IFBB Mr. America (1st, Medium) 1967 IFBB Mr. Universe (3rd, Tall) 1968 IFBB Mr. America (Winner) 1968 IFBB Mr. Universe (Winner) 1970Â NABBAÂ Mr. Universe (Winner) 1971 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (1st, Short) 1972 NABBA Pro Mr. Universe (Winner) 1972 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs, 4th) 1974 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs, 2nd) 1975 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs, 4th) 1976 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs, 2nd) 1977 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs &amp; Overall Winner) 1978 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs &amp; Overall Winner) 1979 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (Under 200Â lbs &amp; Overall Winner) 1980 IFBB Mr. Olympia (3rd) 1982 IFBB Mr. OlympiaÂ (2nd) 1983 IFBB Mr. Olympia (4th) Frank Zane&#8217;s Diet and Workout During the offseason, Zane hardly consumed any carbs. While a high day would see him having an intake of 150 grams of carbohydrates, on normal days, he would only have around 50 grams. However, Zane&#8217;s protein consumption sat at around 200 grams per day, which translated to around 1 gram per pound of body weight. He would incorporate steak, fish, and chicken into his diet as protein sources. Zane followed a strict diet and tightened it up even further nearly eight weeks out from a contest. As the competition neared, Zane would include more carbs, so as to ensure that the muscles filled out and popped. As most bodybuilders do, Zane had his own methods of going through a strict workout regime. The legendary bodybuilder banked on the push/pull/legs split and some high-volume training to ensure that his physique reached the pinnacle of what it could be. Let us have a look at his training regime. Hereâ€™s what his weekly pre-contest training looked like: Shoulder workout Seated dumbbell shoulder press Smith machine overhead shoulder press Incline bench rear delt fly Upright cable row Bent-over dumbbell lateral raise One-arm lateral cable raise Arm workout Biceps Alternate dumbbell curls One-arm dumbbell concentration curls 450degree incline dumbbell curls Triceps One-arm overhead extensions Close-grip bench press V-grip press down Feet elevated bench dips Triceps cable pushdown Forearms Incline barbell bench press Reverse barbell forearm curls Flat barbell bench press Seated barbell wrist curls 70-degree incline dumbbell press Standing cable crossover Flat dumbbell fly Crossbench dumbbell pullover 10-degree decline dumbbell fly Bodyweight push-up Back workout T-bar rows Wide-grip deadlifts Wide-grip pull-ups Dumbbell pull-over One-arm dumbbell row Bent-over barbell row Abs workout Leg raise Crunches superset with leg raises Abs crunches Hanging leg raises Hanging knee-ups and seated twists Seated twists Leg workout Quads/Thighs Back squats Leg extensions Leg blaster squats Barbell stiff leg deadlifts Lying leg curls Leg press Calves Donkey calf raises Standing calf raises Seated calf raises Frank Zane&#8217;s Social Media Frank Zane is very active on Instagram, which he uses as a tool to impart those on their fitness journeys with tips to help them on their path. Zane often turns up on YouTube videos with other bodybuilders. However, he does not have a channel of his own.  Instagram @therealfrankzane.    Personal Information:  Full Name Frank Zane  Popular Name God of Aesthetics  Date Of Birth 28 June 1942  Birth Place Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States  Age 81  Height 5 feet 9 inches  Weight 200-220 Lbs  Parents Adam F. Zane and Laura  Siblings Name unknown  Nationality American  Ethnicity Caucasian  Net Worth Between $10 million to $17 million.  Salary NA  Spouse Christine Zane  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Not known  Profession Former Bodybuilder

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