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Heavy Duty Training Advice (Nov 82)

InterviewsJuly 5, 2024111Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer had a regular publication in Weider's magazines whereby he answered questions submitted from readers. In this edition he addresses a number of readers questions on the topics of negative reps and the pitfalls of diuretics. A Great read for all those fans of Mike and his training methodologies. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Nov…

How Mike Mentzer Improved his Back

TrainingJune 9, 2024152Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article by Garry Bartlett that appeared in the March 1981 edition of IronMan Magazine. Garry Bartlett was fortunate enough to witness Mike working out in the gym when he was working his back. After a warmup Mike completed the following sets for back alone: 1) Barbell Row: 4 sets of…

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Apr 82)

InterviewsMay 2, 2024124Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer had a regular publication in Weider's magazines whereby he answered questions submitted from readers. In this edition he addresses a number of readers questions on various topics. A Great read for all those fans of Mike and his training methodologies. A Great read for all those fans of Mike and his training methodologies.…

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Feb 82)

InterviewsMarch 26, 2024148Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer had a regular publication in Weider's magazines whereby he answered questions submitted from readers. In this edition he addresses a number of readers questions on various topics. A Great read for all those fans of Mike and his training methodologies. A Great read for all those fans of Mike and his training methodologies.…

Titanic Triceps

TrainingMarch 21, 2024200Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer provides a Heavy Duty Tricep Routine. A handful of exercises trained to failure should be more than enough to promote maximum growth! Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 82) Page #42 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #43 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #44 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1982) Page #45 - Muscle…

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Aug 81)

InterviewsMarch 3, 2024124Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer had a regular publication in Weider's magazines whereby he answered questions submitted from readers. In this edition he addresses the question of his future as a competitive bodybuilder. His answer differs from that of pop culture. A Great read for all those fans of Mike and his training methodologies. A Great read…

Thanks Joe!

InterviewsFebruary 5, 2024164Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article by Mike Mentzer. It covers the first time they met to the time of the article (Jan 1981). Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #114 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #115 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #102 - Muscle &…

Intensity Training for Figure Shaping

TrainingFebruary 1, 2024139Views 0Likes 0Comments

An interesting article focused on the training of Cathy Gelfo the fiancée and business partner of Mike Mentzer. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #68 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #69 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #179 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors…

The Great Arms Race

TrainingJanuary 23, 2024192Views 0Likes 0Comments

Here is a arm routine from 1980. Superstar Casey Viator shares his routine for peak development! The multiple exercise and set routine is a far cry from the Heavy Duty principles that most new fans assume he adopted for his career. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #8 - Muscle…

TrainingJanuary 17, 2024170Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another article on Heavy Duty Training. For those that follow the Mentzer's and their training approach it definitely is am must read. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #92 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #93 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #94 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #96 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #97 - MuscleMag…

Mike Mentzer

InterviewsDecember 20, 2023185Views 0Likes 0Comments

A nice editorial on Mike Mentzer shortly after his 1976 Mr America victory. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #37 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #38 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #39 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #40 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3) Page #41 - MuscleMag International (Annual 3)

Heavy Duty Training advice (FEB 81)

InterviewsSeptember 14, 2023211Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer had a regular publication in Weider's magazines whereby he answered questions submitted from readers. In this edition of he addresses questions on Contest Dieting and Female Bodybuilding. A Great read for all those fans of Mike and his training methodologies. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #188 - Muscle &…

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Heavy Duty Training Advice (Nov 82)

How Mike Mentzer Improved his Back

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Apr 82)

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Feb 82)

Titanic Triceps

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Aug 81)

Thanks Joe!

Intensity Training for Figure Shaping

The Great Arms Race

Heavy Duty Training

Mike Mentzer

Heavy Duty Training advice (FEB 81)

a look back at bodybuilding history