@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGEone of the most important TH-cam channels out there. Keep fighting the good fight. This channel shall blow up even more soon. More and more people are grasping the theory of high intensity by the day. The pendulum is swinging
I started to believe that TH-cam, by some means, can read my mind for that I was just thinking about how to train my abs yesterday then voala, this morning John Little have this “little” gem for me to watch. Thank to you, sir.
I stumbled upon Mike Mentzer's training and it changed my entire way of looking at training. My intensity was the missing link. I lowered my overall set amount, went slightly heavier and pushed most sets to failure or near failure and my gains skyrocketed. Most people push sets to a burn or slight discomfort but Mentzer was absolutely correct in the fact that the greatest muscle growth stimulation happens when the body reaches in its reserves.
Thank you John so much. I was waiting for so long for this video. I trained abs for one set to failure for 15 reps on chest and back day of 4 day program as last exercise in that day. I guess I'm wrong and need to change it on a leg day as Mike said here
I do declined sit-ups every leg day and have phenomenal results. I went from 0lbs added weights to 70lbs added weights atm. Before that I always did some annoying routines that did barely anything
Thank you for another good video, Mr. Little. Now, where should i insert an abdominal workout if im doing Mr. Mentzers split of, legs 1, shoulders and arms, legs 2, chest and back?
I haven’t even been bulking, I have been eating on a 500 calorie deficit while doing 1 set of abs once a week to failure for the past 6 months I have seen more progress in the past 6 months than I did for almost 3 years WHILE BULKING going to the gym 4-5 times a week training some sort of abdominal training. Mr Mentzer was and is the truth man. R.I.P. Mentzer bros
Hey John what kind of book has Mike mentzer published that would tell about what kind of diet to have on his heavy duty training I already know that's mostly carbs some meat and pretty much not a lot of fat
He touched on diet in a lot of his books. "The Mentzer Method to Fitness" (1980) had a comprehensive presentation; he published a booklet "Heavy Duty Nutrition" (1980), he wrote about it in "Heavy Duty II: Mind and Body" as well.
Hey john, which one gives more results? Doing 3-4 reps or 7-10 reps? If intensity is the main goal then stimulating high intensity would give me more progress right?
The number of repetitions performed is not as important as going to failure. Going to that point in a set where another repetition is impossible despite your greatest effort is the trigger mechanism for stimulating growth. One study revealed that as long as you go to a point of momentary muscular failure, it doesn’t matter if you do 5 reps or 30 reps.
Mr.little I've got a question asked from a friend and she said does this heavy duty program work for older people I mean people above 50 or 60 age? Any reply would be appreciated
Yes, it works for anyone with human physiology, irrespective of their age. In fact, the older we get the more attention we have to pay to things such as recovery ability, which, of course, Mike’s method emphasizes.
@@DocSportello838 I believe that Mike recommended a set of bent knee situps, but given how the abs are innervated you could probably do leg raises if you wish. Yes, one set of failure is enough.
Great podcast, more evidence that mentzer was way infront of his time, I think people get something in their mind and blow it out of proportion like thickening the waist with too much muscle😂. Iv lost count of the amount of times iv heard "i only do a bit because i only want too get ripped not too big" like they are going to wake up as big as dorian yates by mistake😂
@@vincentcasolaro If your calorie deficit is so low that your body starts to consume muscle tissue, then, yes. Muscle is metabolically expensive tissue, which burns more calories at rest than fat does. However, if your goal is to lose body fat, you have to go into a calorie deficit.
I always been afraid to train abs but recently started to do 1 set to failure and can't believe how much better my mid section started to look!
Afraid to train abbs ???😂😂😂
How do you can involve AB training on Heavy Duty? On Chest & Back or Any other days?
As indicated in the video on abdominal training, Mike recommended training the abs at the end of your leg workout.
@@patrickbruckner9411yea bro. Abs r scary
Mike Mentzer was the most intelligent bodybuilder ever
💯💯
Since I am doing Heavy Duty my abs are rocking like never before. Mike was a genius. The GOAT.
How many rest days you take between workouts
Keep uploading Mike's knowledge, its amazing
@@jkn2k I’m glad you find the videos to be of interest. Thanks for your post.
@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGEone of the most important TH-cam channels out there. Keep fighting the good fight. This channel shall blow up even more soon. More and more people are grasping the theory of high intensity by the day. The pendulum is swinging
I started to believe that TH-cam, by some means, can read my mind for that I was just thinking about how to train my abs yesterday then voala, this morning John Little have this “little” gem for me to watch. Thank to you, sir.
Finally! Great abdomen development tips from Mike!!
Kneeling cable crunches are a favorite of mine. Strong contraction, good range of motion, easy to progressive overload.
Was waiting for this thank you for uploading
No problem 😊
Excellent video
Glad you liked it!
I stumbled upon Mike Mentzer's training and it changed my entire way of looking at training. My intensity was the missing link. I lowered my overall set amount, went slightly heavier and pushed most sets to failure or near failure and my gains skyrocketed. Most people push sets to a burn or slight discomfort but Mentzer was absolutely correct in the fact that the greatest muscle growth stimulation happens when the body reaches in its reserves.
Studies disagree.
@@ericmalitz Ah yes, those darn 'studies'.
And other studies agree.
Thank you much 🙏👍 for post this video.I have been asking for this video on the ABS. Thanks 👋🙏.
You're very welcome.
The only time I started getting abs was when I dieted down! It comes down to having the muscle- but you'll never see them under your belly fat!
Especially if you have 2-3 layers of fat
Thank you John so much. I was waiting for so long for this video.
I trained abs for one set to failure for 15 reps on chest and back day of 4 day program as last exercise in that day. I guess I'm wrong and need to change it on a leg day as Mike said here
A strong core is only a plus.
Ive always wanted abdominal muscles like those of the men in the film: 300
Spartaaans! What is your profession??
thank you i needed that
24k gold!
I get some serious soreness in my abs doing the pull downs
Awesome! Now, when am I allowed to do hamstring curls lol
I do declined sit-ups every leg day and have phenomenal results. I went from 0lbs added weights to 70lbs added weights atm. Before that I always did some annoying routines that did barely anything
inverted sit ups are very dangerous for your spine. do weighted cable crunches or hanging leg raises
@@jacobm92 But I am not doing inverted sit ups. Decline sit ups are safe as long as they are performed with correct form
@@BobFahrer-jb2kr Yeah true
Opening scene 🤯
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thx
Thank you for another good video, Mr. Little. Now, where should i insert an abdominal workout if im doing Mr. Mentzers split of, legs 1, shoulders and arms, legs 2, chest and back?
As indicated in the video, Mike suggested training abs after training legs (Workouts 2 & 4 in the program).
@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE Beautiful. Thank you. I must have missed that part. Have a good weekend!!
@@BingTheGallant Thanks, you, too!
FINALLY
I haven’t even been bulking, I have been eating on a 500 calorie deficit while doing 1 set of abs once a week to failure for the past 6 months
I have seen more progress in the past 6 months than I did for almost 3 years WHILE BULKING going to the gym 4-5 times a week training some sort of abdominal training.
Mr Mentzer was and is the truth man. R.I.P. Mentzer bros
Hi John do you recall the reason for the rep range of 15 to 25 for abs
I’m sorry, I don’t.
Hey John what kind of book has Mike mentzer published that would tell about what kind of diet to have on his heavy duty training I already know that's mostly carbs some meat and pretty much not a lot of fat
He touched on diet in a lot of his books. "The Mentzer Method to Fitness" (1980) had a comprehensive presentation; he published a booklet "Heavy Duty Nutrition" (1980), he wrote about it in "Heavy Duty II: Mind and Body" as well.
Hey john, which one gives more results? Doing 3-4 reps or 7-10 reps? If intensity is the main goal then stimulating high intensity would give me more progress right?
The number of repetitions performed is not as important as going to failure. Going to that point in a set where another repetition is impossible despite your greatest effort is the trigger mechanism for stimulating growth. One study revealed that as long as you go to a point of momentary muscular failure, it doesn’t matter if you do 5 reps or 30 reps.
Thanks to know!
Mr.little I've got a question asked from a friend and she said does this heavy duty program work for older people I mean people above 50 or 60 age? Any reply would be appreciated
Yes, it works for anyone with human physiology, irrespective of their age. In fact, the older we get the more attention we have to pay to things such as recovery ability, which, of course, Mike’s method emphasizes.
@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE thank you so much john, I don't know how else should I thank you ❤️🫂
So, If I understood correctly, can I perform one set of leg raises in a slow and control fashion until absolute failure? Is that enough?
@@DocSportello838 I believe that Mike recommended a set of bent knee situps, but given how the abs are innervated you could probably do leg raises if you wish. Yes, one set of failure is enough.
@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGEI put straps around my wrists and do them hanging on a bar. Thanks for the great info 🙏
It’s the obliques you don’t want to overtrain
You shouldn't want to overtrain any muscle group.
Where can I listen to that interview with T.C. Luoma? I can't find it anywhere.
Does he have an ab routine?
The one he recommended is in the video.
I didn't know
Great podcast, more evidence that mentzer was way infront of his time, I think people get something in their mind and blow it out of proportion like thickening the waist with too much muscle😂. Iv lost count of the amount of times iv heard "i only do a bit because i only want too get ripped not too big" like they are going to wake up as big as dorian yates by mistake😂
I wish I could thicken my waist with tons of ab muscle, if only it were so easy lol
Won't a calorie deficit cause your metabolism to slow and keep pace?
@@vincentcasolaro If your calorie deficit is so low that your body starts to consume muscle tissue, then, yes. Muscle is metabolically expensive tissue, which burns more calories at rest than fat does. However, if your goal is to lose body fat, you have to go into a calorie deficit.
@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE You meant high deficit, right?
My bad.
@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it.
No worries. Thank you for your post.
Abs are made in the kitchen, right? lol
@@EddieWeakley Visible abs are made in the kitchen. Strong abs are made in the gym, just like any other human muscle!
@N0R5K i gotta start doing them cuz i am like 12% bf and barelly see them
@@damian3927 i am no doctor, but just eat hard and healthy, sleep hard, train hard and keep a healthy mind and results will follow.
@N0R5Ki am doing very good bodybuilding wise, just my core is lacking
@@damian3927 You know what to do