Seriously, as Mike said, his training methods are the most efficient. Serves coffee strong enough to stand an elephant on its ear. The people who are saying Heavy duty does not work are the people who does not push them up to true failure or not eat or sleep good enough. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results--and win competitions--by doing shorter, less frequent workouts each week. “but a month ago I got in a fight with one. Published January 2003 - 224 pages in 8 1/2" X 11" - loaded with photos. I bought his book on hit training, 5 sets and training a body part once a week or less, doesn’t put enough stress on the muscle to grow. I’m not trying to be antagonistic. The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer includes information about the principles of productive bodybuilding, outstanding pictures, routines, and a question and answer section. I started training heavy duty when I turned 40 years old after I read mentzers book. If you are doing this correctly, as a natty, you will literally feel yourself growing after your first workout. You trained on Heavy Duty for 2 months and you claim “it doesn’t work”? Ellington Darden, one of the foremost exercise physiolgists, has published numerous books/studies that espouses Mentzner’s theories. Less is more with HIT. Its not an easy protocol. Then Boyer Coe stood up and, as the gentleman he is, said, ‘Why don’t we let Arnold explain to us right here and now his exact reasons for wanting to have two weight classes?’. Don’t get your info from poorly summarized third person articles that miss many of the important details of the HIT method. This is exactly the message Mike Mentzer promoted! Going always to failure is wrong, you simply can’t tolerate it without steroids. “There were forces at work in my unconscious that I didn’t have an explicit knowledge of. ISBN: 1552100081 Seemingly only in Sydney to do commentary for CBS TV, Arnold stunned the bodybuilding world on the eve of the contest by declaring that he was returning to competition in pursuit of a seventh title. But most people are lazy, in effort and application, wanting someone else to give them all the answers. In addition, frequent training improves the recovering capabilities of the organism. Mentzer wasn’t afraid to express his rather negative and yet very true opinion of the whole bodybuilding industry. He often refers to the work of philosophers and authors particularly Ayn Rand. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 2003. Outside, as soon as the crowd saw Larry, they went even crazier than they had in the afternoon. I was obsessed by being a bodybuilder, obsessed by the thought of being Mr. Olympia. Everything I did was marshaled into the spirit of improvement.”, As 1980 unfolded, however, Mike had no inkling that his competitive career was hurtling toward its conclusion. I’ve always used Arnold’s encyclopedia but I have a BB competition coming up next summer and I’m gonna give this a try for 1-3 months. John Little, longtime friend of Mike Mentzer, is the author of more than twenty-five books on bodybuilding, martial arts, history, and philosophy.His books have sold in excess of 600,000 copies and are now published in several languages. The Mentzer Method to Fitness. I was stronger every workout. Interestingly enough, Joanne Sharkey, Mike’s business assistant, confirmed that Schwarzenegger had called Mike last year and the pair had buried their differences. I’m bored with it. Fifteen of the 16 athletes had signed a petition asking that the two weight classes be abolished and that the Olympia should henceforth be contested as one open class. This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and … With that being the case, I’ll pick the one that requires less gym time. I’m finding I get great results if there’s about 4-5 days between hitting each of my splits – for example back, shoulders and triceps every five days. I was studying up to 12 hours a day, while also working out. I was a productive genius, but I had lost sight of the fact that the body and the mind have limitations.”, The warning signs were there. That’s why you are less sore. I can remember people referring to ‘The Mentzers’ – the inference being that we were arrogant and conceited. 1 was 11 years old and was with my mother at a local drugstore in my hometown of Epheta, Pennsylvania. And at that point only steroids can make one progress further. For anyone reading this who is on the fence abouot HIT – High Intensity Training – Heavy Duty – get teh actual HIT book (Amazon has it) and read it, then follow it. G. be instinctive, listen to your body regarding the number of exercises, sets and reps Not one. Mike readily acknowledged this in his early books, and is the main reason he turned to Rest Pause. The profile deals in part with events surrounding the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s controversial victory there. From my own experience as well as friends’, we all overcame our plateaus with HD. Book. Wed- Back and arms. I find HVT and HIT extreme dogmas. Extraordinarily articulate, yet soft-spoken. And after completing his career, the man began to pass on the experience and knowledge acquired over the years in the halls to the younger generation. “Rather than deflating me, Ray’s words gave me more incentive to push ahead. One of his most recent books, Fat Loss Break Through, had a group of men and women doing 90 second reps (ONE SET PER BODY PART) and had them train once every 5 to seven days–and they achieved astounding results. “If they want more definition, I’ll give ’em more definition,” he vowed. The people on this page that say it does not work, are not going as heavy as they can with intensity. That leads to quick plateaus and burnout. Talk about throwing in the towel! With that being true, I’ll choose HIT. Its nothing but intense TUT. Bodybuilding Training (Paperback or Softback) $35.11. Some grimaces at the end of a set, for good effect, then they call it quits. This book is as much a philosophical experience as it is a book on exercise science. Actually, Heavy Duty is ideal for a natural trainer as it stop the ridiculous, high volume practice that leads to over training and into which most trainees fall into. I went ALL OUT on this routine….The isolation/compound and rest pause sets were initially a shock but the muscles became accustomed to them after a few workouts…In the later 90’s I did MIke’s HDII back routine (pull overs SS with seated front reverse grip lat pulldowns…) When I went back to strict full range pull ups and chins the reps was able to do dropped from 14 to 7 reps…. A lot of people drink coffee and smoke cigarettes to stay stimulated and be productive. After 2-3 weeks I can see noticeable gains. A year later, he won the Mr. Pennsylvania contest. Greg Zulak, who was a bodybuilder and wrote for the muscle magazines, saw Mentzer working out in gold’s gym. And like Mentzer and every other bodybuilder, he had heart problems. I was fast giving up the idea of becoming a psychiatrist, but my fascination with the mind was drawing me toward the study of philosophy. “Reason why bodybuilders love volume is bc of sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. NateTheGreat. Perhaps they did the best they could.”. “It’s not relevant anymore,” he states. The 1972 Mr. America contest therefore came and went without the participation of Mike Mentzer. It was Arthur Jones – which shocked me. But requires great amount of concentration that the average joe or beginner plainly doesnt have. T.C. That end result is reaching and maintaining one’s genetic potential. Many have trained that way. In The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer , yo… Wisdom Of Mike Mentzer : The Art, Science, And Philosophy Of A Bodybuilding L... $16.29. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results--and win competitions--by doing shorter, less frequent workouts each week. If you heavy duty training the right way, it works. Natty Maximization – A New Book By NattyOrNot.com, Mike Mentzer’s Heavy Duty Workout Sucks For Naturals. We offer the following story as a means of paying tribute to the passing of a forceful and enigmatic individual who has surely attained the status of bodybuilding icon. He also returned to the gym, and in late 1974 entered the Junior Mr. America, where his 190 muscular pounds on his 5’8″ frame took first place. But by the early summer of 1979, bodybuilding wasn’t the subject uppermost in Mike’s mind. I’ll stick to my constant progression on an abbreviated program. I won’t sink to your level but your attituder against Mike, Darden, etc and Heavy Duty tells me all I need to know. He was four years behind the schedule he had mapped out in 1965, but as ‘a bodybuilding personality and training guru, Mike Mentzer had definitely arrived. Complete book of weight training by Mike Mentzer, 1982, Morrow edition, in English - 1st ed. Mike Mentzer. There’s no sense with you Mentzer fag boys. In order to submit a comment to this post, please write this code along with your comment: 201e61a6cdf1e5907f9e6c5171f137b5, The End. You keep wasting your time with hit. There is too much Bro science that floats around gyms, forums, and the internet. No strong man uses hit, or powerlifters or weight trainers. It’s not happening. The majority of bodybuilders of the many decades built their bodies with a good amount of volume. He just kept quiet about it. Mentzer’s dead. With his revolutionary "Heavy Duty" system, Mike Mentzer changed the way bodybuilders train, showing them that "less is more" when it comes to making great gains. So don’t make ridiculous blanket statements based on falsehoods! He had also met and fallen in love with Cathy Gelfo. The absolute best training method of all time, Mike Mentzer was a GENIUS! “Only now can I appreciate her friendship. If you’re gonna get a book. $42.13. But let’s remember: in a sport full of gear users, Mentzer got a perfect score. That same year his father – whom he idolized – died. I worked with them on Olympic and power movements, and they always encouraged me to train heavy. “I was tired of being broke and was growing disillusioned about becoming a psychiatrist. Report abuse. I could quote other anomalies, but possibly the most pertinent is that CBS Sports flew halfway around the world to tape the event and then never televised it. Buy Arnold’s encyclopaedia on bodybuilding. at least 2 weeks for your body to readjust. When they have done that and have reached a meaningful weight they should start to see results. I have also found like another contributor that five days rest between body-parts seems to keep cropping up as an optimum pause. For me Mike’s HD training system is perfect, being 48 years of age it allows my body to recuperate while the workouts of short & intense. Although the article was first published six years ago, we think it still provides insight into what drove this future Bodybuilding Hall of Fame inductee. I’ve been here ever since.”. Mentzer Method : Weight Training for Fitness for Men and Women by Mentzer, Mike and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. It was just ramping/pyramiding up in weight to 1-2 top sets. $23.28. I bought them both together for around $30. The booklet suggested that he train no more than three days a week, so Mike did just that. It was, literally, a wake-up call. High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way by Mentzer, Mike Hardback Book The. THE BODYBUILDER FOR THE ‘ 80s? Mentally, he went into a different gear and battened down the hatches earlier and more securely than for any other competition. His belief is that certain forces, fueled by ignorance and sycophancy, combined to thrust an undeserving Arnold to first place and relegate him – perceived as owning the best physique in the contest – to a “ridiculous” fifth place. I’m an advocate for heavy duty training as it works for me and my goals and my quality of life. With cadence 4-2-4 , trust me more volume is needless. Little is now available for phone consultations regarding Mentzer's revolutionary Heavy Duty Training System. Same with Drew Baye, Arthur Jones, Doug McGuff. J Exerc Physiol 2004; 7: 52-68. Even among friends, known as a very private person. Training once every two weeks? I do 2 warm up sets of 50 fast reps just to pump blood in the muscle and then do 3 working sets of slower HD style 6-8 reps. He was pretty much against taking supplement. “He said something to denigrate Samir Bannout that I thought was uncalled for. $18.95. Mike Mentzer was a legendary bodybuilder who won the 1978 Mr. Universe, becoming the first bodybuilder ever to get a perfect score from the judges. Free shipping . Heavy duty was that whole too good to be true scam. When he did, I remember looking at him and thinking, Not only am I going to win this contest, but I’m going to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger as well! But on that fateful day, he was aware that something cataclysmic was about to happen. I’ve rarely noticed a roid retard ever go to failure on a single set…. I wasn’t really concerned one way or the other – I thought I could win anyway. He went hard on all sets and on the last set he did forced reps and negatives. On impulse, I called Joe and asked him if the invitation to go to California was still open. Currently my bench is 315 , squat and DL staying around 3 plates for now coming off an injury. It changed the way I work out. I’ve been doing HIIT for years. Paperback. One work set to complete muscular failure per exercise I’m still trying to find where I stand with training to failure. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Mike Mentzer's High Intensity Training Program . Try AbeBooks. It isn’t that complicated. HIT gives you great gains and incredible strength. LOL HIT dogma. I’ve been doing HIIT for years. “It lasted 18 months, and every day of that period I had the same commitment and ambition I’d had in preparing for the 1980 Mr. Olympia. There was a strain and tension in the air all the way through.”. He left Weider publications, and by 1982, his income “had gone from $200,000 a year to zero.”. I just gawked at them and will never forget the image of Larry wiping the oil off his enormous arms. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results--and win competitions--by doing shorter, less frequent workouts each week. However, HIIT is common sense. Wow. Mike rest in peace brother. Books, Magazines > Non-Fiction Books; Share - The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and Philosophy of a Bodybuilding Legend by John R. Little, Joanne Sharkey (Paperback, 2005) The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and Philosophy of a Bodybuilding Legend by John R. Little, Joanne Sharkey (Paperback, 2005) Be the first to write a review. The connection with Yates and the Mr. Olympia crown prompts the question as to whether Mike, perhaps in an unguarded moment, ever feels unfulfilled by never securing the title he had prophesied for himself nearly 30 years ago in that now-lost copy of MUSCLE BUILDER/POWER. Read more. He had an older brother and sister, and a younger brother, Ray, who would follow in Mike’s training shoes. No Mentzer male lasted into their 50’s. But even as he was announced fifth, Mike knew he would never compete again: “There was no way I was going to put myself through the same torturous process again for a similar reward. “I’d exhausted all avenues of thought on my predicament, and realized I was wrong. “All bodybuilders are con men. He sat as I continued to berate him. Since October last year my body stood still but with your advice, re negative training, I have increased my weight by 2.6 kilos. A 1979 cover for MUSCLE BUILDER/POWER that portrayed Mike as the reincarnation of Hercules precisely captured his bodybuilding persona. I had no sense of direction. Heavy Duty | Mike Mentzer | download | B–OK. Mike Mentzer – Mr. Universe 1974. Fri- Legs and shoulders…. WHOM THE GODS BLESS, THEY EVENTUALLY RESTORE! “He was a tough-minded individualist who always seemed to find it easy to stand up for what he believed in. There is no best routine. Sometimes I’d stay awake for two or three days at a time to meet dead lines. “The majority of observers at the 1980 Mr. Olympia, with the exception of the judging panel, didn’t have Arnold in the top five. I still with compound movements, the only isolation exercise I do are Side and Back Lateral raises for the shoulders. Muscle isnt built in the gym–that is when intense exercise will cause micro tears in the muscle; then, during the recuperative phase, the muscles will rebuild themselves. Learn about the nutrition, workout routine, and advanced techniques from the legends. In 1983, Arthur Jones recruited Mike and brother Ray to work with him on research projects he was undertaking at his Nautilus headquarters in Deland, Florida. “As soon as I saw Robby Robinson strip off backstage, I realized I wasn’t going to win,” he states. Mike Mentzer. This man owns a large gym, he used to compete as does many of his members. He wrote several books on it ( I highly recommend “ Heavy Duty “ ), made training videos etc. According to his 1965 MUSCLE BUILDER inscription, he was still four years behind his title-winning schedule. Lifting heavy enough to perform 6-8 reps in this fashion. He’s six feet under. Mike provided ‘guidelines’, hoping others would tweak them for their individual needs. Mentzer managed to make his name in the history of bodybuilding. Take breaks. Still in great shape and big. Always revered as the thinking-man’s bodybuilder, Mike is also deeply embroiled in the study of philosophy and objectivism, and he harbors the prospect of those studies eventually leading him in yet another professional direction. Mr. Olympia (but not the overall), he emerged as bodybuilding's heir apparent. Mentzer built his mass with volume as did Yates as did Viator etc. And I’ll work hard and stay strong and it won’t matter 1 set or more I won’t make excuses. I remember the original HD articles Mike wrote in Weider’s “Muscle Builder and Power” back in 78′ and 79’….Mike was advocating about 7 sets per body part to failure….Which was about right…. High-Intensity Training or HIT, the bodybuilding techniques of Mike Mentzer, enables bodybuilders to get results with shorter more effective workouts. Eric Bach is a highly sought-after strength and conditioning coach, located in Colorado. When this feature first appeared, Mike was writing regularly for FLEX, but he later moved on to work for Muscular Development. The benefit of Arnold’s training therefore was that he emphasised the need to train each bodypart at least once every four days. In fact, this just came in today; Quinn, you can not believe how well my training is going and all those I told you about. That reads like a lazy accusation. If you are man enough to have the will, psychologically and physically to do the work, Heavy Duty is the way to go. Download books for free. However, being brief should not be allowed to interfere with proper warmups, especially as the body response can feel different, workout to workout. “I was still using amphetamines, and that use, in association with the series of traumas, did something to my mind that I’m fairly clear about today, although these things are very complex. However, after a few weeks, you will feel mentally drained. I passed on that, feeling Samir should have defended himself. 1 - Wisdom of Mike Mentzer by John Little (English) Hardcover Book Free Shipping! I feel sorry for these skinny guys who get conned into this fucking nonsense. Mike Mentzer – Mr. Olympia 1976 “I wasn’t yet 14 years old, but I had no doubt that by the time I was in my mid-20s, I could be the best bodybuilder in the world.” In "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer," you will discover Mike's most advanced training techniques and philosophies--previously known only to For example, I’ve trained my crushing grip regularly with eighteen days between workouts and still made progress. Mike believed that it was necessary to train less frequently because the body was becoming overtaxed. Growth requires both – intensity and volume. I think you’re missing the point. Has a great fear of ocean swimming because he doesn’t “want to become filet mignon for some shark!” Binges on spoonfuls of butter straight from the carton. Indeed, John Balik, Ironman publisher, reports that shortly before his death, Mike referred to his former nemesis as “The best bodybuilder who ever lived.” Keep these facts in mind when reading Mike’s comments about the 1980 Olympia. Roo scary for some, too different for others. I totally agree. Five work sets per workout “It wasn’t really a conversation, it was a lecture, during which he explained to me in the most precise, scrupulously objective language possible the actual science of productive bodybuilding exercise. I wanted the magazine to be the absolute best I could make it, and I worked harder than I’d worked in my entire life. This was during Arnold’s preHollywood superstar days, and many feel that Mike’s growing prestige, in tandem with his training beliefs representing the antithesis of Arnold’s 20-sets-abodypart regimen, was the catalyst that drove the Austrian to seemingly dislike the young upstart. What amounted to mindlessly thumbing through muscle magazines and memorizing training routines didn’t make one an expert. You will be sore after every workout. That’s true Bro, And it also gives me the longer time I need for those muscles to recuperate. Why? It was me that was out of control, not everybody and everything else. The soreness after your workouts will be significantly less. Moreover, Mike didnt merely promote training to failure, he emphasised progressive intensity and overload and ajusting one’s frequency accordingly. He was about 40 at that time and had a superbly equipped gym in his garage. Arnold and his friends were training six days a week, two times a day. Only few people cand do…….. true words hit works i have never used steroids and i have used it for years it is the only form of training that got my incline up 50 pounds in 2 months.it works maybe u just have shit genetics.and i agree with the guy above according to the author volume sucks for nattys and hit make up ur mind. Even with the best of intentions, it’s very difficult with sets of 3 or 5 (not to failure) whether you’re leaving too much in the tank. Recognized as the sport’s most intelligent practitioner, he amassed a huge and loyal following. In February 1979, three months after his Universe win, Mike made a victorious start to his pro career by winning the Southern Professional Cup in Florida. Pics? On one occasion, he gave me a $20 bill for doing well; another time he gave me a baseball mitt. This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. Yates did more powerlifting type training but disguised it as some revolutionary way of training. Mr. Olympia (but not the overall), he emerged as bodybuilding's heir apparent. its virtually impossible not to grow doing HIT correctly! I don’t miss it.”. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! HIT advocates with their endless claims and no proof to back it up. As 99.99% of other bodybuilders do. There are none. Casey was a student of the Arthur Jones theory of high intensity training – the Nautilus system – which had been launched in 1969. Just starting HD as of tonight or rather one of mikes workouts http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker22.htm 45 years old, 5’10” tall, 230 pounds with 11 percent body fat. Mike Mentzer wrote several books on this subject and some bodybuilders don't agree with his principles, but that is hard to argue considering the awesome physique Mike Mentzer had. This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. Many of the principles presented in Mentzer’s books were a breath of fresh air compared to the dominant high volume approach at the time. There is no further debate. Where are all of this natties getting amazing results with heavy duty? Period. I began to acknowledge that the emotional trauma caused by my father’s death, the closure of Workout and the end of my relationship with Cathy, combined with my amphetamine use, had really done something to my mind. He was 225 pounds and more cut than he’d ever been. But for strength it’s better. Read 32 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. He clearly saw mike doing 4 sets for an exercise, 4 exercises per bodypart pyramiding up the weight in a 10-12, 8-10, 6-8, 4-6 fashion. In fact, we were not arrogant, we were just proud of ourselves. “The night before the Night Of Champions, I received some very bad news concerning her condition, and two weeks later, she died. This book is a fantastic buy along with Mike's last written book High Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way. A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL. It works just like any other workout if you do it right. Click here! Verified Purchase. Capping off the year by winning the heavyweight division of the. The word was that they were convinced it was a fix. THE BEWILDERNESS YEARS Stories began to proliferate in the bodybuilding world of a crazed Mike Mentzer indulging in increasingly bizarre behavior: running naked through the streets; directing traffic; prophesying the end of the world; being arrested by the police numerous times; waiting for aliens to land. Before you go sprouting information,name calling “Mentzer fags”…best you get your facts straight. I was curious to see what he looked like once he stripped down. As the 1980s loomed, it seemed possible that Mike’s popularity could eventually outstrip that of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger. E. the sets after first are all to failure Ischemia serves to demonstrate that the intensity of each set diminishes with the physiologic changes that attend strength increases. They are doing the I think I am going as heavy as you can. The popular version of heavy duty training answers the following criteria: 1. 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