The Ideal Physique

For me, the ideal male physique is embodied by one of the all time greats. 3 time Mr. Olympia; Frank Zane.

Aside from sharing some key principles on training philosophy, I feel that I can relate to Zane in that we share a common body type. I have, as he does, an ectomorphic body type with mesomorphic tendencies. One of the more preferred pairings for sure. Additionally, my build in general could be said to be akin to his. Having that common ground is surely part of the reason I look to his physique as one to strive for.

I also believe, and this was backed up by a poll that I think IronMan magazine did a few years back, that his is the physique that the majority of American fitness conscious males would most like to have themselves. Not the freak-a-zoid builds that many modern day competitors have. And there is good reason for that. Zane displays a form that is attainable and symmetrical, not overly developed and awkward.

As I start my pro career in 2 weeks and throughout the years to come, I will strive to polish my physique to be aesthetically pleasing in the same vane as the '77, '78, and '79 Mr. Olympia Frank Zane.