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More than any other bodybuilding writer or authority, Mike Mentzer single-handedly changed the way bodybuilders the world over have looked at exercise. A logical (and necessary) companion volume to Mentzer's last book ("High Intensity Training The Mike Mentzer Way", which was also co-authored by Little), "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer" goes much further. Whereas the former book revealed the fundamentals of Mentzer's revolutionary "Heavy Duty" training system, the latter presents not only Mentzer's final and most recent discoveries and innovations, but also never-before-released "advanced" training techniques that were known only to Mentzer's inner circle and personal clients. Illustrated with the most motivational photographs ever taken of Mentzer (in the gym, posing, and at work) as well as a gallery of his greatest inspirational physique shots, "The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer" is THE definitive book on the exacting science of building muscle - fast.Some of the materials revealed for the first time within the pages of this book are: how excessive training is slowing down your progress; the importance of working to the "point of failure"; Mentzer's pioneering use of the early Nautilus machines: a complete "Heavy Duty" seminar; Mike Mentzer's "Most Productive" Routine; advanced "Heavy Duty" training techniques; a workout of two sets performed once a week - and why Mentzer thought it worked "like magic" compared to any other bodybuilding program; and, how to push past mental and physical plateaus. Additionally, the Mentzer estate has made available to the author never-before-released written, audio and video materials (including Mentzer's research into a revolutionary workout that consists of but two sets performed once every seven days that caused one client to actually "double" his bodyweight in one year!) from the Mike Mentzer archives, which, when combined with Little's unique personal history with Mentzer and full understanding of his training methods, have resulted in startling new insights and novel applications of Mentzer's revolutionary "Heavy Duty" training method.
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John Little, longtime friend of Mike Mentzer, is the author of more than twenty-five books on bodybuilding, martial arts, history, and philosophy. His books have sold in excess of 600,000 copies and are now published in several languages.
Joanne Sharkey was Mike's closest friend and business manager. As the CEO of Mentzer-Sharkey Enterprises, Inc., she continues at the helm of the Mentzer legacy and operates Mentzer's official Website at www.mikementzer.com
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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An educational book with some great philosophy but not as many training tips as id hoped for.
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If you truly seek the truth about body-building and muscle growth then buy this book. In it you will find all the advice you will ever need to ensure that your training produces maximum results. Mike Mentzer proves in this work that he was a very special indivdual who desired to see us all spend our time wisely. By following the "Mentzer System" you can make massive gains without spending wasted hours in the gym.
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I'm very much HIT in my philosphy and Mike Mentzer has always been an inspiration. He built a really rugged manly physique value his writing on Training. He tended to put his philosophic leaning into his work which I disagree with. He places reason on pedestal and declares it his God and followed that most misguided Ayn Rand to the determent of his personal life.He could have been much more if he had embraced a sensible philosophy.
His ideas on training from his own experience and from training people are solid and make this book worth having. He was very much a flawed hero he came back from almost destroying himself to producing landmarks works and influencing generations of Bodybuilders.
His ideas on training from his own experience and from training people are solid and make this book worth having. He was very much a flawed hero he came back from almost destroying himself to producing landmarks works and influencing generations of Bodybuilders.
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Understanding body building
This in comparison to Arnolds Encyclopaedia of body building is much shorter. However Mike Mentzer's training methods are nothing short of inspiring. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dreamcatcher
"A healthy mind in a healthy body"
Mike Mentzer's HIT philosophy was ground-breaking.. and still is! This is a bodybuilder's Bible, where not only muscles are in focus, but also the mind, science and spirit of Mike... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jean Dar
MIKE MENTZER
Really good book if you wnat mikes in depth info. Prob not to most peoples taste but has helped me in my training
Published 18 months ago by Mr. A. M. Cannan
a tribute rather than a useful training guide
Although quite an interesting read contains little training information, more of a tribute to a lost friend than a serious training manual. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by J. Pape
Great book, shame about all the stretch marks...
The cover photo is surely a body all men would love to show off. Not veiny and inflated like the current fashion, just 'butch'. And with the 'tache also a bit gay. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by C. A. Wilson
The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and
I bought this book mostly based on other reviews,wich were really helpful.I found what i needed to know from this on how to progress from the normal bodybuilding that i was doing... Read more
Published on 27 April 2009 by Deep Thinker
Good Book
has some great insight into HIT training. The methods do work but would suggest not doing it all the time. mix it up with other routines. Read more
Published on 5 April 2009 by C. Lynch
Outstanding
This is a good follow from "HIT the Mentzer way", and a further insight into Mikes` mentality towards achieving your goals. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2008 by Mr. R. Leigh
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