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This title presents the advanced techniques, most productive workouts, and life-transforming personal philosophies of bodybuilding legend Mike Mentzer. Whatever your level of fitness, you can kick your muscles - and your mind - into high gear with the radical training philosophies and advanced bodybuilding techniques of Mike Mentzer, the first bodybuilder to ever garner a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition. The thinking man's bodybuilder, Mike revolutionized the art of training with his Heavy Duty[trademark] system, proving that "less is more" when it comes to making great gains. But Mike's most advanced ideas have never been revealed - until now.Direct from Mentzer's inner circle - friend and colleague John Little along with Joanne Sharkey, the CEO of Mentzer-Sharkey Enterprises, Inc. "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer" gives you an insider's look at his most intense, in-depth lessons. Inside these pages you will learn all the fundamentals of: hunger - the code of integrity for displaying a heroic physique; philosophy and character building - why you need never again fear your competition; the science of productive bodybuilding exercise - Mentzer's fail-safe principles for building maximum size and strength; consolidation training - a lightning-quick workout that works "like magic" for producing phenomenal muscle growth; and, advanced heavy duty[trademark] techniques, such as omni-contraction training, infitonic training, and rest-pause training. "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer" provides readers with a unique insight into the world of Mike Mentzer - the man, the philosopher, and the legend.
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The advanced techniques, most productive workouts, and life-transforming personal philosophies of bodybuilding legend Mike Mentzer
Whatever your level of fitness, you can kick your muscles--and your mind--into high gear with the radical training philosophies and advanced bodybuilding techniques of Mike Mentzer, the first bodybuilder to ever garner a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition.
The thinking man's bodybuilder, Mike revolutionized the art of training with his Heavy DutyTM system, proving that "less is more" when it comes to making great gains. But Mike's most advanced ideas have never been revealed--until now. Direct from Mentzer's inner circle--friend and colleague John Little along with Joanne Sharkey, the CEO of Mentzer-Sharkey Enterprises, Inc.--The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer gives you an insider's look at his most intense, in-depth lessons.
Inside these pages you will learn all the fundamentals of:
- HUNGER--the code of integrity for displaying a heroic physique
- Philosophy and character building--why you need never again fear your competition
- The science of productive bodybuilding exercise--Mentzer's fail-safe principles for building maximum size and strength
- Consolidation Training--a lightning-quick workout that works "like magic" for producing phenomenal muscle growth
- • Advanced Heavy DutyTM techniques, such as Omni-Contraction Training, Infitonic Training, and Rest-Pause Training
The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer provides readers with a unique insight into the world of Mike Mentzer--the man, the philosopher, and the legend.
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Those readers who have been engaged in serious bodybuilding for more than a year probably have realized that the growth of muscle tissue beyond normal levels is a relatively slow process. Read the first page
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Those readers who have been engaged in serious bodybuilding for more than a year probably have realized that the growth of muscle tissue beyond normal levels is a relatively slow process. Read the first page
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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have spent 10 years training and studying exercise and weights. Like most people that refuse to use steriods I have had very mediocre results for all my efforts. I have to say I have studied and tried it all. My best results came over the last two years when I used McRoberts Beyond Brawn method of abbreviated training - which slashed my training schedule to 1/2 what it was. But it was still painfully slow progress.
Mike Menzter never set out to influence or sell to anyone. If you are mentally ready you will find him and his work. What really surprised me was it felt that half of this book was purely philosophy, which went over my head until I studied further. But this was actually the most life changing part for the book! He wants his readers to think for themselves rationally and not adapt even his system without thinking for themselves. This is to be appauded. His writing suggests he thinks the brain is the most important part of the body.
His training method is radical and I imagine it would be emotionally difficult for people to accept it, fly in the face of what society believes, and go against what the exercise media brainwashes us with.
For 5 weeks I have been using his method, 20 minutes once every 5-7 days and my muscular and strength transformation have scared my wife. Everyone around me has commented on the sudden transformation. I dont take any suppliments, just a regular diet (+500 extra calories) with extra attention to good unprocessed foods, low sugar. But even without the visible results Mentzer is so logical in his approach that a rational person cannot come to conclusion other than this is the final word. However, the 20 minutes are the most intense and painful training I have ever undergone. And then the extended days off required from the gym are frustrating. You feel like you are not doing enough. But if you have done Squats and Deadlifts to true failure at very slow cadence you will understand there is nothing more demanding or painful in exercise. Despite the maximum effort, because its so controlled at slow speed, I feel this is also the safest exercise activity I have done.
This is the truth about switching on the fitness growth button, with no hidden agenda, or lust for profit at the expense of the reader.
47 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been an on and off bodybuider for about 10 years now, using different training systems and diets. I eventually got fed up with all this mixing and matching so I decided to follow the two people I most respected, Mike Mentzer and Franco Columbo. I bought Mike Mentzers book for the training system from word of mouth at the gym and Franco's for the diet from my own respect for his size and definition. Has this mix of knowledge worked?? Yes it has! The set diets in Franco's book have not only shown a difference in my physique but also made me feel healthier and fitter. Mike Mentzers book was excellent, you know your onto something after the very first training session, you can actually feel you've trained properly...Another aspect to Mike and Franco's books is their honesty about rip off protein drinks and bodybuilding magazines with their non-productive articles and supplement advertisements that just dont work.....these two books have saved me wasted time and money and for the price of around £20 will definately put the smile back on your face!
Best Bits:
Training the Mike Mentzer Way:
(a) 15-45mins training sessions
(b) Honesty about Bodybuilding Marketing
(c) Max 3 days per week training system
Franco Columbo's Nutrition Book:
(a) Set diets for body/training type
(b) Natural foods to lose fat and gain muscle
(c) Vitamins section and guide was helpful
(d) Food list and protein quality list
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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High-intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way, is an excellent overview of Mentzer's ideas and advice for weight trainers. Since it was completed after his death it also stands as a kind of memorial to him and his achievements.
It is best to think of the book as consisting of two parts. The first part is Mentzer laying out the underlying philosophical and scientific principles that form the backbone of his version of high intensity training. The second part is the practical end, from a discussion of the merits of free weights versus machines, to exercise descriptions, a basic and advanced routine, and tips on how to prepare yourself mentally and set goals, the practical part is pretty comprehensive. To round off the book there is also some advice from Mentzer on how to prepare for bodybuilding competitions.
Mentzer's writing style may not suit everybody, but the book contains some really good ideas and information. The main weakness with Mentzer's writing though is that he was completely in thrall to a minor league philosopher called Ayn Rand, and this does affect the quality of his arguments, leading to a kind of stilted and blunt approach that lacks finesse.
I recommend that you also search out a copy of Mentzer's 'Heavy Duty 2: Mind and Body' which is his best work on weight training, and covers everything from static contractions to finding the right routine for your recovery ability. Heavy Duty 2 is not perfect and also suffers from Mentzer's over fondness for Ayn Rand, but it contains the best of Mentzer's training knowledge and is therefore essential if you want to go down the high intensity path.
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Mike Mentzers magnum opus
It is certainly a worthwhile read , as long as you understand it and most of all apply it. Whilst I find it difficult to agree 100% with Mikes principle of training each bodypart... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rusty
Innovative Thinking
A very interesting and informative book from a clearly innovative thinking man who dared to challenge all of the set ideas and methods in the bodybuilding world, and in a way was... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stuartz28
I'm glad I read the book - but does it work?
I was lent this book by a Scouse friend of mine [he bought it btw].
I've trained on and off for 10 years. Read more
I've trained on and off for 10 years. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. O'regan
Perfect training book, almost
everything in this book i would say is perfect, he knows exactly what he's on about, always relates it to scientific factors that make sense completely, if your looking for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by George
Interesting
Back in the day, when I first took up bodybuilding, the "more is better" philosophy was king. If you weren`t prepared to spend 4 hours a day in the gym , 6 days a week, knocking... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nicholas F. Holliday
Taken too far
Mike mentzer is certainly on too it, less is more, training sessions lasting no longer than 40 minutes. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jason
Good but not the only way to train
It is a very interesting book, but I don't like how Mentzer also writes that this is the only way to train. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Schmid
Great book! a must!
i have been bodybuilding for only 1 year and a half, and i used to base my workouts on john little's book, which was helpfull, i did say changes, but for an enthusiastic 17 year... Read more
Published 11 months ago by JAY
Now it is your turn to succeed!
Strongly recommended for those who are tired of overtraining, sleepless nights, plateaus and injuries; for those who are not achieving their bodybuilding goals and dreams; for... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr Dan Keras
should not be without this book......
This is one of the best books ever writen for weight training. It changed my training and how I train cleints .
Published 13 months ago by elperro
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