Frank Zane

'The Chemist'

Frank Zane Was Born On June 28, 1942 in Kingston, Pennsylvania.

Education:
In 1964, He Received A B.S. (Bachelor Of Science Degree) In Education From Wilkes University In Wilkes Barre.
In 1977, He Received A B.A. (Bachelor Of Arts Degree) In Psychology From Cal State LA.
In 1990, He Was Awarded Masters Degree In Experimental Psychology From Cal State SB.
Was A Chemistry & Mathematics Teacher For 13 years.

Bodybuilding Career:

Zane is a three-time Mr. Olympia (1977 to 1979). His reign represented a shift of emphasis from mass to aesthetics. Zane's proportionate physique featured the second thinnest waistline of all the Mr. Olympias (after Sergio Oliva), with his wide shoulders making for a distinctive V-taper. He stood at 5'9" and had a competition weight of 187-195 pounds when he won Mr Olympia (He weighed over 200 lbs when he competed in the 60s). Zane is one of only three people who have beaten Arnold Schwarzenegger in a bodybuilding contest (1968 Mr Universe in Miami, FL) and one of the very few Mr. Olympia winners under 200 pounds. Overall, he competed for over 20 years (retiring after the 1983 Mr Olympia contest) and won Mr America, Mr Universe, Mr World and Mr Olympia throughout his illustrious career.

He has written many courses and books about bodybuilding. In 1994, Zane was inducted into the 1st annual Joe Weider Hall of Fame. He received the Arnold Schwarzenegger lifetime achievement award at the 2003 Arnold Classic for his dedication and long-time support of the sport. He was given the nickname "The Chemist" due to his Bachelor of Science degree and, as he puts it: 

Current Status:

In 1985, Frank and his wife Christine owned and operated Zane Haven in Palm Springs, CA where they conducted one-on-one sessions with clients who wished to possess a symmetrical physique. Today, the Zanes live in San Diego, CA and his learning center is now called Zane Experience.

A Few Videos Of Inspiration...

1.Frank Zane - 1983 - Body Building - Mr. Olympia

2. Road To Olympia.