Heavy Duty Training

Thanks Joe!

InterviewsFebruary 5, 2024295Views 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, 2024329Views 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, 2024580Views 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, 2024414Views 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, 2023833Views 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, 2023371Views 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 &…

Look at those thighs!

TrainingSeptember 14, 2023453Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 &…

Mentzer seminar Australia May 24 1980

InterviewsAugust 21, 2023433Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer toured Australia in the first part of 1980 in the lead up to the 1980 Mr Olympia. Source: Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #5 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6) Page #7 - Australasian Muscle & Fitness (Vol.1 No.6)

Mike Mentzer’s seminar in full

InterviewsAugust 21, 2023488Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer toured Australia in the first part of 1980 in the lead up to the 1980 Mr Olympia. He conducted a number of seminars in addition to guest posing spots. This is a great article in which Mike touches on his training philosophy, the Colorado Experiment and methodologies and wisdoms. Source: Australasian Muscle &…

Updating High-Intensity Methods

TrainingApril 22, 2023700Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Training advice from Mr America Casey Viator

TrainingFebruary 7, 2023700Views 0Likes 0Comments

Great article on Casey Viator from the March 1972 addition of Muscular Development. Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In this article he outlines how he trained and ate during this period. …

my ‘labors of hercules’ chest workout

TrainingFebruary 1, 2023889Views 0Likes 0Comments

Casey Viator Trains Chest. Casey was a teenage prodigy of bodybuilding. In 1970 he won the AAU Teenage Mr America and followed this up by being the youngest winner of the prestigious AAU Mr USA. In 1980 he dominated the Grand Prix Circuit by winning 2 events and placing in 2 others before finishing a disappointing…

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Thanks Joe!

Intensity Training for Figure Shaping

The Great Arms Race

Heavy Duty Training

Mike Mentzer

Heavy Duty Training advice (FEB 81)

Look at those thighs!

Mentzer seminar Australia May 24 1980

Mike Mentzer’s seminar in full

Updating High-Intensity Methods

Training advice from Mr America Casey Viator

my ‘labors of hercules’ chest workout

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