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The Great Arms Race

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…

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Heavy Duty Training

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…

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Mike Mentzer

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)

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Look at those thighs!

Mike Mentzer takes you through his 'Heavy-Duty' leg training philosophy and routine.  Great article for those interested in this method of training. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #70 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #71 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #72 - Muscle & Fitness (Feb 1981) Page #73 - Muscle &…

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Updating High-Intensity Methods

An excellent article based on Mike Mentzer's 'Heavy Duty' or 'High-Intensity' training methods.  It touches on training to failure, Pre-fatigue methods, peak contraction, forced reps, negative reps and rest-pause lifting. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #28 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #29 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Apr 1980) Page #18…

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