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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…

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

ContestsFebruary 22, 2024197Views 0Likes 0Comments

What an article! Joe Gold, Bill Pearl, Dan Howard, Franco Columbu, Chris Dickerson, Frank Zane, Boyer Coe and Mike Mentzer provide their candid opinions in the aftermath of the 1980 Mr Olympia. THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY JASON BENNIE, HAWAII, USA. Thankyou to Jason for his contribution. Source: Muscle Digest (Dec 1980) Page #22 -…

Girls Used to Beat Him Up.

InterviewsFebruary 19, 2024169Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tim Belknap went from a 144 pound runt to a 215 pound Mr America Contender. This is his story. Source: Muscle & Fitness (August 1981) Page #6 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #7 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #82 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981) Page #87 - Muscle & Fitness (Aug 1981)

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…

Mr Olympia Flash Report

ContestsFebruary 1, 2024295Views 0Likes 0Comments

In very Controversial fashion, Arnold Schwarzenegger emerged from a 5 year retirement to win his 7th Mr Olympia title on October, 4 1980 in Sydney Australia. This a a flash report of the contest. Source: Joe Weider's Muscle and Fitness (Collector Edition) (Jan 1981) Page #44 - Muscle & Fiitness (Collectors Edition) (Jan 1981) Page…

IFBB World Championships in Acapulco

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024267Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1978 Mr Universe was the first time in history that the USA won all weight categories. Mike Mentzer (Heavyweight), Tom Platz (Middleweight) and Carlos Rodriquez (Lightweight). This is an excellent contest report that covers the event. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #160 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #161 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page…

Gold’s Classic

ContestsJanuary 23, 2024238Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1978 Golds Classic was a spectacular. The line up was star studded and this contest report is a great read! Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #146 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #147 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #148 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #149 - MuscleMag International (Annual 4) Page #150 - MuscleMag International…

Heavy Duty Training

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…

IFBB World and European Championships

ContestsJanuary 5, 2024341Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 1977 IFBB Mr Universe (World Championships) were held in Nimes, France. It was a great competition. Danny Padilla out scored Mohamad Makkawy (LightWeight), Roy Callender won the MiddleWeight class. In the HeavyWeight division Kalman Szkalak come from behind winning the posedown 11 to 10 to beat a very disappointed Mike Mentzer. Source: MuscleMag International…

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Heavy Duty Training Advice (Feb 82)

Titanic Triceps

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Aug 81)

Arnold’s 7th Olympia Win Tarnished by Controversy

Girls Used to Beat Him Up.

Thanks Joe!

Intensity Training for Figure Shaping

Mr Olympia Flash Report

IFBB World Championships in Acapulco

Gold’s Classic

Heavy Duty Training

IFBB World and European Championships

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