In Lee Haney’s opinion, modern bodybuilders possess a similar structure.
Lee Haney stands among the elite bodybuilders in history, celebrated for his remarkable conditioning and balanced physique that earned him eight Olympia victories. The form of bodybuilders has evolved since Haney’s era. He recently spoke about the contemporary “Frankenstein epoch” in bodybuilding.
Haney, sharing the record for the most Olympia titles with Ronnie Coleman, dominated Men’s Open from 1984-91, besting other legends like Frank Zane, Sergio Oliva, and Lee Labrada. Since his reign, there has been a significant transformation in the division. The competitors’ size has continuously increased year after year. Though bodybuilders still strive for conditioning, size has become the prime focus.
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Haney recently commented on the modern bodybuilding landscape and the “strange” construction of physiques.
Lee Haney Discusses Contemporary Physiques
Lee Haney started by breaking down the complete physique of bodybuilders today. According to him, the shape of each muscle lacks flow, questioning if they all look identical.
“Is it just me or do 90% of today’s bodybuilders exhibit the same stocky build? Broad waists, large arms, excessively developed quads, small calves, and peculiar shoulders.”
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Haney dubbed this the “new Frankenstein epoch” where the main emphasis is on mass.
“It appears as though someone blindly threw muscle onto a dartboard without consideration. The new Frankenstein epoch.”
Lee Haney’s Training Regimen
Day 1 – Chest and Arms
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Bench Press | 4 | 6-8 |
| Dumbbell Bench Press | 3 | 8-10 |
| Incline Bench Press | 4 | 6-8 |
| Incline Dumbbell Bench Press | 3 | 8-10 |
| Barbell Curl | 4 | 8-10 |
| Preacher Curl | 4 | 8-10 |
| Cable Tricep Extension | 4 | 10-12 |
| Skullcrusher | 4 | 6-8 |
Day 2 – Leg Workout
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Leg Extension | 4 | 12-15 |
| Leg Press | 4 | 10-12 |
| Squat | 4-5 | 8-10 |
| Stiff Leg Deadlift | 3-4 | 8-10 |
Day 3 – Back and Shoulder Routine
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Front Lat Pulldown | 4 | 8-10 |
| Barbell/T-Bar Row | 4 | 6-8 |
| Cable Row | 4 | 8-10 |
| Military Press | 4-5 | 6-8 |
| Side Lateral Raise | 4 | 8-10 |
| Upright Row | 4 | 6-8 |
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