Frank Zane

Frank Zane (June 28 1942 in Kingston, Pennsylvania) is an American bodybuilder and teacher.

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June 28 - 1942 - Kingston, Pennsylvania - American - Bodybuilder - Teacher

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He received a B.Sc. in Education from Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre, Pa in 1964. Later he earned a B.A. in psychology from California State University, Los Angeles in 1977. Finally, he was awarded a Master degree in Experimental Psychology from California State University San Bernardino, California in 1990.

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Wilkes University - Psychology - California State University, Los Angeles - Master degree - Experimental Psychology

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Zane won three-time Mr. Olympia (1977 to 1979). His reign represented a shift of emphasis from mass to aesthetics and his physique is still regarded by some as the ideal in bodybuilding. Zane's proportionate physique featured the thinnest waistline of all the Mr. Olympias with his wide shoulders making for a beautiful V-taper. He published many books about bodybuilding. He is often accused of overly focusing on meditation and relaxation rather than emphasizing on the 'core' bodybuilding techniques. He received the Arnold Schwarzenegger lifetime achievement award at the 2003 Arnold Classic for his dedication and long-time support of the sport.

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Mr. Olympia - Bodybuilding - Meditation - Relaxation

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In the 1980s, Frank owned and ran a gym in Palm Springs, Ca. He was focusing on personal training. He now lives in San Diego with his wife Christine.

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Gym - San Diego

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