Zane shared multiple pieces of advice that must be used to build your biceps.
Golden Era legend Frank Zane has been sharing his wisdom for decades now. At 83 years old, he remains active and that passion for fitness has not wavered over time. Zane continues to share different tips with the next generations of weightlifters. Recently, he shared a post on social media explaining how to get the best results when performing bicep curls.
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| Full Name: Frank Zane (Golden Era Bodybuilder) | ||
| Weight | Height | Date Of Birth |
| 185-200 lbs | 5’9″ | 6/28/1942 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Men’s Bodybuilding | 1970s | American |
Frank Zane’s Keys To Building Biceps
The bodybuilding great shared an Instagram post where he laid out four components to building more impressive biceps using curls:
- Slow, Controlled Reps
- Elbows Locked In
- Full Stretch & Hard Squeeze
- Mind-Muscle Connection over Ego Weight
Frank Zane knows how to build championship-level arms and he did it using four very simple tips. First, avoid any unnecessary movement when performing a curl.
“If your shoulders and momentum are doing the work, you biceps aren’t. Isolation is the key to real arm growth.”
Make sure to squeeze hard at the top and avoid loading on too much weight to where your technique is off. Zane also stresses the importance of isolation.
“When you isolate the biceps, you force them to do the job — and that’s when size, shape, and definition show up.”
Who Is Frank Zane?
Frank Zane graduated from Wilkes University in 1964. He earned his nickname “The Chemist” for his college degree and his use of amino acids and other bodybuilding supplements, which was highly unusual for the time. Zane made his pro debut in 1961 at the Mr. Pennsylvania contest and went on to win the Olympia title three times, from 1977 to 1979. He also won IFBB Mr. Universe in 1965 and is a two-time winner of the IFBB Mr. America title. He was inducted into the Joe Weider Hall of Fame in 1994.
Zane has said in the past that he believes he would be in Classic Physique if he competed today. His overall build and structure would fit better in that division rather than with the mass monsters in Men’s Open. Zane persevered and had a successful career in bodybuilding spanning two decades. He has won the Mr. Olympia title three times and is one of only three IFBB-certified pros ever to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Wrap Up
Biceps are an important body part to focus on just like any other and there are specific ways to make sure that you are doing the best you can to build size and shape. Frank Zane focused on four key areas that can help you achieve the best biceps possible and they can be done by anyone looking to make a chance.
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