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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, 2024334Views 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…

More About the Olympia

ContestsJune 10, 2024597Views 0Likes 0Comments

A great article on the 1980 Mr Olympia by Australian correspondent Vince Basile. A very good analysis that is well worth the read! Source: IronMan (March 1981) Page #24 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #25 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #26 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #71 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #72 - IronMan (Mar 1981) Page #74 -…

Ask Mike (Oct 78)

InterviewsJune 10, 2024255Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer answers the readers questions. The best question for the month focuses on the link between lifting weights and its impact on your probability of becoming a homosexual. I kid you not. Well the magazine was focused on capturing the attention of the 14 year old male and it was 1978! Not a question…

How Mike Mentzer Improved his Back

TrainingJune 9, 2024429Views 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…

The Set System

TrainingJune 5, 2024444Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer shares the benefits of Supersets, Trisets and Giant sets to progressively develop your body. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #52 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #53 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #120 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #121 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978)

Santa Wore A Robby Robinson T-shirt

ContestsJune 5, 2024332Views 0Likes 0Comments

A contest report penned by Rick Wayne. The World Cup of 1978 was taken out by Robby Robinson. On the same night the USA V Rest of World was also decided. It was a clean sweep to the USA. Taking all weight classes. The Mr America Teenage and Over 40's titles were also decided. Source:…

Peaking the Peak You Gotta Be a Detail Man

TrainingMay 25, 2024411Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mike Mentzer pens a bicep article. What do you know - it involves multiple sets and exercises to fully develop the bicep! A must read for all the Mentzer disciples. Source: Muscle Builder Power (October 1978) Page #6 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #7 - Muscle Builder Power (Oct 1978) Page #8 - Muscle Builder…

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.…

Mike Mentzer Mr America

InterviewsApril 7, 2024454Views 0Likes 0Comments

An editorial on Mike Mentzer that covers his introduction and earlier years in this great sport. NOTE: IT APPEARS THAT THE ARTICLE IS INCOMPLETE AS IT ENDS MID SENTENCE. MOST LIKELY A PUBLISHER OVERSIGHT. Source: Bodybuilding Monthly (July 1981) Page #6 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #7 - Bodybuilding Monthly. (Jul 1981) Page #8…

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Feb 82)

InterviewsMarch 26, 2024357Views 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…

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Those Troublesome Triceps

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Nov 82)

More About the Olympia

Ask Mike (Oct 78)

How Mike Mentzer Improved his Back

The Set System

Santa Wore A Robby Robinson T-shirt

Peaking the Peak You Gotta Be a Detail Man

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Apr 82)

Mike Mentzer Mr America

Heavy Duty Training Advice (Feb 82)

Titanic Triceps

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