Mike Mentzer – Vintage Body Building Magazines

The Heavy Duty Forum – Think!

InterviewsMarch 25, 2025128Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer is at it again! Bagging traditional training principles in favor of his so called 'scientific approach'. The article infers that the 'thinking man' listens to and follows Mike, whilst the 'lazy and dim witted' follow more traditional methods used by 99% of the other champions of his time. Source: MuscleMag International (December 1983)…

The “Rep” Under a Looking Glass

TrainingFebruary 13, 2025249Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article by Mike Mentzer that focuses on the different techniques available when completing a rep and when to deploy these techniques within a set. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #18 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #19 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #124 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #125…

Heavy Duty Training Advice (April 1985)

InterviewsJanuary 25, 2025201Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer answers the readers questions. Source: MuscleMag International (April 1985) Page #29 - MuscleMag International (Apr 1985) Page #87 - MuscleMag International (Apr 1985)

Bodybuilding’s Greatest Loss: Mike Mentzer

TrainingJanuary 5, 2025343Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer shares details of his body part training and then talks further about "Heavy Duty" training principles. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #81 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #82 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #83 - MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #84 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

Heavy Duty Training Advice (May 1980)

InterviewsDecember 26, 2024141Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer answers the questions of the readers. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #65 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #136 -Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980)

Ask Mike (Nov 1979)

InterviewsDecember 25, 2024120Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer answers the readers questions. He provides insight into Joe Weider. Also attached is the advertisement for Mike's specialised courses. Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #144 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #139 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Advertisement - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

The Furthest Reaches Of The Pain Zone

InterviewsNovember 24, 2024314Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer explains the need to go into the 'pain zone' for muscular growth. He also provides guidance on diet, mental state, intensity, duration and injury prevention when training in this state. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #92 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #93 - Joe Weider's Muscle (May 1980) Page #150 -…

“Mike Looks Great, So Herculean!”

InterviewsNovember 19, 2024188Views 0Likes 0Comments

Joe Weider responds to Arnold and Franco's verbal shots at Mike Mentzer after the 1980 Mr Olympia. Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #80 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #81 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #82 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #83 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

Canada Cup 1979 Dickerson knocks Them Dead!

ContestsNovember 16, 2024346Views 0Likes 2Comments

A contest report on the 1979 IFBB Canada Cup. Chris Dickerson would win the title ahead of Mike Mentzer and Robby Robinson. After a 5 year hiatus this would be Dickerson's first victory since he captured the 1974 NABBA Pro Universe. Dickerson weighed 187lbs and was 40 years old! The contest was also Casey Viator's…

Burning Issues July 1979

InterviewsNovember 6, 2024197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer put the spotlight on the "homosexual predator" and the impact it could have on the unsuspecting young bodybuilder. He also touches on the seedier side of bodybuilding. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #156 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #157 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979)

Raising Your Muscle Building Consciousness

InterviewsOctober 28, 2024208Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer provides insight into four 'Weider Training Techniques' - the 'Weider Stretch Technique Principle', the 'Wieder Slow and Continuous Tension Principle', the 'Weider Peak Contraction Principle' and the 'Weider Range of Motion Principle' whilst also promoting Heavy Duty philosophies. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #30 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #31…

Countdown To A Pot Of Gold

InterviewsOctober 19, 2024121Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robby Robinson wins the 1979 Pittsburg Pro Invitational ahead of Mike Mentzer. This is a contest report from the show. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #36 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #37 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #38 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #39 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #125 -Muscle Bulilder…

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The Heavy Duty Forum – Think!

The “Rep” Under a Looking Glass

Heavy Duty Training Advice (April 1985)

Bodybuilding’s Greatest Loss: Mike Mentzer

Heavy Duty Training Advice (May 1980)

Ask Mike (Nov 1979)

The Furthest Reaches Of The Pain Zone

“Mike Looks Great, So Herculean!”

Canada Cup 1979 Dickerson knocks Them Dead!

Burning Issues July 1979

Raising Your Muscle Building Consciousness

Countdown To A Pot Of Gold

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