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In Conversation with Casey Viator

InterviewsAugust 10, 2024362Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent interview with Casey Viator by Brian D Johnston. It covers a number of topics from Casey's early training, his association with Arthur Jones, the Colorado Experiment, his beliefs on Heavy Duty Training and some insight into a controversial article I uploaded a couple of weeks ago titled "Casey Comes Clean" (Muscle & Fitness…

Nautilus Training for Hi-Tech Hip Adduction Machine

TrainingJuly 29, 2024240Views 0Likes 0Comments

An article promoting the Nautilus Hip Adduction Machine for glute development. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982) Page #98 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #99 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #100 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #101 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982)

Casey Comes Clean

InterviewsJuly 27, 2024849Views 0Likes 0Comments

An excellent editorial by Casey Viator on his long association with Nautilus and Arthur Jones. He puts straight the myths around the equipment, the Colorado Experiment, Heavy Duty Training and those bodybuilders who claimed to train with only 3 to 5 sets per muscle group in order to sell courses and books promoting the "Heavy…

Coverman Dave Mastorakis – Herculean Development

InterviewsJuly 26, 2024495Views 0Likes 0Comments

David Mastorakis was a competitive bodybuilder of the 1970's. He was a mainstay in both the IFBB and AAU. He was very competitive in the shortman class and often competed against the like of Danny Padilla and Ed Giuliani. In this article we learn a bit more about him and his training methods. Dave followed…

My Total Training Program

InterviewsJuly 15, 2024358Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator shares his training methodologies and training program for 1978. Source: Muscular Development (April 1979) Page #40 - Muscular Development (Apr 1979) Page #41 - Muscular Development (Apr 1979) Page #72 - Muscular Development (Apr 1979)

Those Troublesome Triceps

TrainingJuly 5, 2024351Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer explains how to build your triceps. He himself states he trains them twice a week for fives sets. Source: Muscle & Fitness (November 1982) Page #58 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #59 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982) Page #60 - Muscle & Fitness (Nov 1982)

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Nov 82)

InterviewsJuly 5, 2024335Views 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, 2024431Views 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, 2024349Views 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, 2024358Views 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, 2024506Views 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, 2024344Views 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…

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In Conversation with Casey Viator

Nautilus Training for Hi-Tech Hip Adduction Machine

Casey Comes Clean

Coverman Dave Mastorakis – Herculean Development

My Total Training Program

Those Troublesome Triceps

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)

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