The Mike O'Hearn Show

Frank Zane: Bodybuilding Weight Is Irrelevant – “Numbers Don’t Matter”

Episode Summary

Ever since Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman, it seems that Men’s Open bodybuilders have been chasing mass monster size for Mr. Olympia success. And it seems to be paying off – often times the largest bodybuilder (when on point) will rise up to become champion. The enormous shadow of Coleman has changed the way Men’s Open physiques look for decades now. However, we have also seen many bodybuilders chase that size and fail – due to a soft physique and lack of conditioning. In our latest episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show, golden era bodybuilding legend Frank Zane explains why he thinks the obsession with size has been a wrong turn for the sport. Presented by Generation Iron in collaboration with Barbend.

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