Frank Zane's measurements....

[jamesyboi]

I am surprised that Bertil didn't place higher in the early 80's Olympias.

He looked like a smaller version of Coleman.

[Natural_O]

im having trouble finding his measurements. ive been looking for them because my goal is to be his size. does anyone know where i can find them?

this pic is what im aiming for.

This pic is from the 1979 Olympia when Zane reached his best shape ever. He was in the 190's for this contest but not 200 pounds. I don't know if he ever took measurements.

[RefLC]

Here we go, straight from Wikipedia:
competitive measurements:

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Contest weight: 200 lbs (90 kg)
Off-season weight: 220 lbs (99 kg)
Arms: 18" (45.7 cm)
Neck: 17.5" (44.5 cm)
Chest: 52" (129.5 cm)
Waist: 29" (73.7 cm)
Thighs: 26" (66 cm)
Calves: 16.5" (41.9 cm)
Wrist: 6.5" (16.5 cm)
Ankle: 8" (20.3 cm)

[planes12]

http://www.musclememory.com/showArticle.php?sh670124

Zane's measurements are at the bottom of the article.
Measurements are a good way to check progress but, judges at shows don't use measuring tape so...

Nice article but I find it funny when they say stuff like he took on a new trainer to break through the size barrier. "A combination of factors enabled Frank to break through this first big sticking point(Y NEEDLES IN ARMS. The first factor was a man named Bob Sorge. (DIRECT INJECTOR OF STEROID HELPER... SHOW OTHER MAN HOW TO SAFELY INJECT NEEDLES INTO ARMS SO HE DOESN'T INJECT OXYGEN INTO BLOOD STREAM WHICH IS VERY BAD FOR THE HUMAN BODY."

[certifiedbodyman]

I for one think it's total bunk to say "Zane wasn't 'big enough' to win the O"...IF what I've read is correct, he is a very small boned guy with 6 1/2' ankles and wrists so packing on mass just wouldn't happen, thus he'd have to strategically work it and create the illusion that IS bodybuilding...granted Menzter, Robinson and Viator were more massively built but Zane's combination of near flawless proportiions, crazy good (for that time) conditioning and mass was good enough to win the Mr. Olymia three times and IMO, he should've compteted in 1981 (I think he would've won it) AND he should've beaten Dickerson in 1982...no disprespect the Chris Dickerson but he won it with a good build, good conditoning and the sympathy vote/benefit of the doubt (he "deserved" to win it or it was "his turn") for the 1980 and 1981 O's and the controversial results...when I was younger I too looked at the "most massive" guy as the nearly automatic winner (like Mentzer or Viator) and to give all due respect, they did build impressive physiques but in time I also grew to appreciate the extraordinary physique that Zane has crafted... having said that, it's the job of the competitors to convince the judges that they are the winner and the judges make the call...the only one completely satisfied with the outcome is most often the evenetual winner...

[AlfaPro]

I,for one,wish to look like him in his prime,and in his 70s
Although I do understand why some people find him "small",or "smaller",then other bbers of his time
I'm an ecto,there for,can't dream of putting huge amounts of muscle from no where and find this as a goal
Give me Zane physique!

[Mouse555]

Frank just had a small frame (small wrists, ankles etc), a lot of muscle (compared to normal people) and was VERY cut. That's why he was competing at only 180-185 lbs at 5'9. My dad had a very similar build to Zane back in the day, he was 5'7, 165 lbs at 6-8%. Realistically with 6" wrists I'd be lucky to even reach 180 lbs sub 15%.

[Jaixs]

I'm an ecto,there for,can't dream of putting huge amounts of muscle from no where and find this as a goal

Well, if you believe that you have already psychologically sabotaged your developement.

[Ikatsu]

I,for one,wish to look like him in his prime,and in his 70s
Although I do understand why some people find him "small",or "smaller",then other bbers of his time
I'm an ecto,there for,can't dream of putting huge amounts of muscle from no where and find this as a goal
Give me Zane physique!

you can fix that with gh, since you're willing to do hormones to be able to achieve what Frank did anyways, might as well

[BionicBrock]

lol I can't think of a single top natural (a real natural) who looks as good as zane, Rob Hope is the closest I can think of, and the naturals of zane's time, psshh no way, and come on doesnt stand the test of time, here is a thread full of people admiring his physique 30 years after zane's prime! bs

100% agree dude is a legend and always will be!

[pyrolee]

Zane owns...if you don't understand why, you don't understand bodybuilding.

[TrinityRN]

wow ur quite possibly the biggest idiot on here, his calves were at least 18 inches, his arms are 18.5 and his forearms are like 15

His arms were not 18.5 inches brother.
Also, the wikipedia page is wrong. He did not compete at 200 pounds, let me assure you.

[BartPimpson]

His arms were not 18.5 inches brother.
Also, the wikipedia page is wrong. He did not compete at 200 pounds, let me assure you.

Amazing how he's like "here's his stats, straight from Wikipedia!", like it's a peer-reviewed resource that only experts can contribute to.

There was once a time when Phil Heath's wiki page mentioned his dick size.

[RobberBaron13]

In 1979, Zane was weighed at 175 1/2 lb.His arm size was 15 3/4 in COLD.
Source:*****://books.google.ro/books?id=m-E_ryTuJ5kC&pg=PA53&lpg=PA53&dq=arthur+jones+frank+ zane+arm+size&source=bl&ots=eNe4YVBxbx&sig=xS-1daoyjME_suvcvETVV_OBOYU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=tvHYVKLsOYz _ULWahPAJ&ved=0CCYQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=arthur%20jon es%20frank%20zane%20arm%20size&f=false
Bb is more than jus tstats tho..

[beachbum58]

April 2015 Muscle and Fitness features Frank Zane. The reason so many people admire him is his proportions and claims of being drug-free, not just the numbers.

[MentalMikeY]

16-16.5" arms
46" chest
30" waist
13-13.5" forearms
26.5-27" quads
15.5-16" calves

and shredded/conditioned to **** id say, guys farrr from big but extremely conditioned

Competitive stats

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Contest weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Off-season weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Arms: 18" (45.7 cm)
Neck: 17.5" (44.5 cm)
Chest: 52" (132 cm)
Waist: 29" (73.7 cm)
Thighs: 26" (66 cm)
Calves: 16.5" (41.9 cm)
Wrist: 6.5" (16.5 cm)
Ankle: 8" (20.3 cm)

[LiftLiveFocus]

I'm no pro either by any means just training for Mr Minnesota fitness category in 2021. I'm 34 years old. 6'3" 218 lbs currently 10% bf. Only been serious for 8 months after finally quitting the booze after being an alcoholic 15 years. My arms are currently 17.25 cold at 10% bf. I'm a personal trainer etc. Medically retired Army vet I know what to do as far as training and nutrition goes. Tryin to get an average consensus of what people think I can reach. I'm positive I will reach 20" with 5 more years to go even at 10% bf. What body fat % do I need for a fitness category and how much do you think I would lose from 20" cold at 10% dieting down to what %? The past 8 months the scale has stayed at 218 while I have gained 2 inches on each arm. Still leaning out to my natural % after not drinking a case of beer everynight for 15 years lol. Even then i was around 12% eating complete **** and my testosterone levels are still very high. Yes I know your gonna say it's almost impossible to reach 20 naturally but I'm determined to prove them wrong. Thanks!!

[IBench5Pounds]

im sure that size wont be that hard to obtain, id say he looks about 15stone there??

lmao delusional misc at it again. Frank Zane had some of the best proportions of all time, beat Arnie, and yet this "wouldn't be hard to obtain" fekin lol

[BerserkTragedy]

16-16.5" arms
46" chest
30" waist
13-13.5" forearms
26.5-27" quads
15.5-16" calves

and shredded/conditioned to **** id say, guys farrr from big but extremely conditioned

How did you obtain these? and also are these flexed or not?

[Salden]

How did you obtain these? and also are these flexed or not?

Did you see that he posted that 11 ( ! ) years ago ?
And you expect an answer too.

Very strong first post ...

[BerserkTragedy]

Did you see that he posted that 11 ( ! ) years ago ?
And you expect an answer too.

Very strong first post ...

Holy **** he did didn't he.....oops