Bodybuilding legend Frank Zane is regarded as one of the greatest of all time because of his pleasing aesthetics and symmetrical physique. Having won Mr. Olympia three times in a row and being one of only three men to best Arnold Schwarzenegger during a competition, Zane’s fitness tips are held in high regard. In a recent Instagram post, Zane explained how to achieve an optimal pump without lifting heavy weight.
Frank Zane earned all three Mr. Olympia wins while under 200 pounds, routinely defeating threats who outsized him significantly. In addition to his posing prowess, Zane utilized every weapon under his umbrella throughout his career from breathing techniques to visualization, and sunbathing.
Having retired in 1983, Zane remains a pillar of knowledge for the community today. He’s shown an array of underrated workout techniques as well as offered advice on other aspects of the sport such as nutrition.
Frank Zane Shares How To Target Muscles and Unlock Gains – “I Do Not Mean Tear It Down”
Now, Frank Zane is dedicated to educating others on achieving their fitness goals. With an emphasis on getting in a good pump, Zane gives his advice on targeting body parts in his new Instagram post:
“If you really want to focus on the muscle you need to isolate it and blast it. I do not mean tear it down or use heavy weights. I mean really get the blood into the muscle, experience the pump” Zane wrote.
Zane credits consistent pumps at the gym for enhanced muscle growth and acknowledges that the process of hypertrophy takes time.
“Because when you look into the mirror you are seeing the future of your body. That is the line your body is taking because you pump to that look you are acquiring over time. You pump up, it goes down, a little bit stays. You pump up next time, a little more stays. And gradually that accumulates over time and that creates your look.”
Along with his exercise methods, Frank Zane also gives dietary advice and reflected on the low-carb nutrition plan he used while competing. In addition, he detailed a protein shake that still provides all the necessary nutrients needed for a meal. Above all else, Zane stresses the importance of balance to achieve the perfect physique.
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In retirement, Frank Zane continues to be a pillar of knowledge for the bodybuilding community and is open to sharing his arsenal of techniques. Zane inspires many athletes to follow the same balanced routine while they focus on perfecting their bodies.
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