Frank Zane's Diet Plan & Workout Routine plus Photo Gallery


Frank Zane DIET PLAN




Frank was one of the very first bodybuilders from the Golden Age to truly document each and every meal for his entire off-season and contest-prep and treat his diet like a scientist. His amazing results were obvious.

There was never a set diet that Frank followed, but he did have a basic set of rules he relied on.


Tip 1 - He at roughly 200 grams of protein per day (1 gram of protein per 1 pound of body weight)

Tip 2 - Sources of protein were yeast drinks, protein drinks, meat, fish and eggs.

Tip 3 - Avoid any simple sugars such as white, honey, etc.

Tip 4 - Carbohydrates sources include vegetables, avocados, potatoes, etc.

Tip 5 - Supplement choices include amino acids, calcium, magnesium and multi-vitamins.

Frank Zane WORKOUT ROUTINE




To this day many in the sport of bodybuilding consider Frank's best shape as the ideal standard that the sport should aim for. It's not too bulky or freaky yet it retains symmetry, shape, definition and simply perfection.

Here is a basic pre-contest training schedule that Frank will use to get in to top shape.

Monday Morning - Quads and calves using high repetitions

Monday Afternoon - Shoulders, biceps, forearms and abdominals

Tuesday Morning - Back

Tuesday Afternoon - Pectorals, triceps and abdominals

Wednesday Morning - Quads and calves using high repetitions

Thursday Morning - Back

Thursday Afternoon - Shoulders, biceps, forearms and abdominals

Friday Morning - Quads and calves using high repetitions

Friday Afternoon - Pectorals, triceps and abdominals



Frank Zane MUSCLE PICTURES


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