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I'm an 80-year-old three-time Mr Olympia winner known as 'The Chemist' - my stretching hack will transform your workout

By Rachel Fowler |

WHEN trying to stay in shape, many people's first thought is to hit the treadmill, but an 80-year-old bodybuilder has a different idea.

Three-time Mr Olympia winner Frank Zane, known as "The Chemist", said stretching is often overlooked but is a key part to building the body of your dreams.

Frank Zane says stretching mid-workout is important to staying in shape

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Frank Zane says stretching mid-workout is important to staying in shapeCredit: Getty
Zane was a Mr. Olympia winner from 1977 to 1979 and is now 80 years old

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Zane was a Mr. Olympia winner from 1977 to 1979 and is now 80 years oldCredit: @ therealfrankzane

In an Instagram post from June 13, Zane (@therealfrankzane) wrote that when training a body part you should be stretching it one of 10 different ways.

These stretches will take place in between your workout sets and each stretch should last between 15 to 20 seconds.

"After a set, you want to rest and drop your heart rate," Zane wrote in the Instagram caption. "This is the ideal recovery tool as you relax into the stretch; it saves a lot of time and keeps you warm."

His fans took to the comment section to say what they thought of this tip.

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Some people were appreciative.

"Great advice!!" one person commented.

"Thanks for the good tips," commented another.

One person questioned where exactly Zane was getting his information from.

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"Source?" someone questioned in the comments.

Zane is a former three-time winner of Mr. Olympia - an international bodybuilding competition.

He earned his nickname, The Chemist, because he had a bachelor of science degree.

At the time, it was unusual for someone to be taking supplements and amino acids which is what Zane attributes to giving him the nickname.

Now in his 80s, Zane regularly posts photos of himself from his bodybuilder days, with workout tips.

He also posts regular blogs on his website with the most recent one being all about if your workouts actually work.

Zane says you should stretch mid-workout and hold it for 15 to 20 seconds

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Zane says you should stretch mid-workout and hold it for 15 to 20 secondsCredit: Instagram/therealfrankzane