I was lucky to have had Mike as a trainer in the early 90’s. He was my idol before he won the Universe. Mike was an absolute genius. Thank you John for sharing his enormous wealth of knowledge.
As Mike's friend from many years ago, I would have added to his list: (1) Muscle Mass (2) Muscular Definition (3) Symmetry (4) Overall Appearance (5) Posing (6) Good Mustache (7) No Hideous Tattoos (8) No Long Ponytail.. that's all for now.
Notice Chris Bumstead started winning Classic Physique Mr Olympia once he donned a 1970s styled Moustache...Definitely a bad ass Moustache is key to winning at the top level!
excellent information...nothing but facts no bs here... anyone can use this information to improve their fitness...not many of us are into shaving and contests,but we all want to be in great shape and live long and prosper...
Another 💎! More aerobics(within reason) + Less Calories overall from all three Macronutrients in small weekly calorie cuts + Moderate to High Intensity Strength training to hold the Lean Mass.
I had the two audio tapes years ago. Unfortunately they got damaged and lost over time. Thank you for this. Got to admit, the one with heavy duty training principles was my favourite, but the memories from this are still great.
Hi Starbreaker2012. Yes, I agree with you. The training one was my favourite as well. I remember that when his courses first came out he also did personalized seminars on tape, answering people's training problems. It would be interesting to hear some of those.
Contest prepping is extremely difficult. During my competition years, I tried not to be more than 15lbs heavier during offseasons. The problem with this I tend to hold my body back from gaining strength and mass because of calorie restriction.
Can’t be scared to put on a little fat if you want to be build mass. Reverse diet, slowly increase calories and monitor your body fat. The slow approach is always better, especially when adding size.
Hi John, What series is this from, and Is there a way to get the full recording of these series? Judging by Mike's voice, I would say this is from 80's
He released a two cassette series in the early 1980s. One was this one and the other was an overview of Heavy Duty training and nutrition. Both of which are available on this channel. I heard a rumour that he had made one about posing, but I have yet to come across it.
Did Mike ever talk about steroids in depth? I remember back in the 90's he and Dan Ducchaine (and Jeff Everson) had funny back and forth rebuttals in the magazines. The first article I saw from Mike was in Muscle Media 2000 back in the summer of 1994. Regardless, this advice is common sense and not to hard to follow. I have his Heavy Duty Journal for the 1979 Mr. Olympia and simply keeping track of thoughts and calories via the pencil and paper is a way to stay on track to reach a peak condition. I wonder what the 1980 Preparation was like? I have heard of the 500 hundred calories per day and being at deaths doorstep feeling and severely depleted ATP levels.
Hi Brian, Yes, as he admitted, he placed "too much emphasis" on trying to win the 1980 Mr. Olympia, which made him realize that it simply wasn't worth it (particularly if the playing field was tilted). Mike wrote about steroids in the late 70s in Muscle Builder magazine. To my knowledge, he was the first bodybuilder to cop to using them and wrote about his dosages (which were comparatively modest compared to some other bodybuilders of the time).
@talibe801 My mother ordered the yellow tank tops for my friend and me in 1981. Wish we could post photos. I still have it, but it's too tight to wear. I weighed about 170 then, and 210 fairly lean pounds now.
Somebody should do a study with high intensity training and the carnivore diet.. I dont think calories in calories out is the total answer especially when eating 50/50 saturated animal fat /protein
I have been carnivore for a while, and training with mikes ideal program from his final HIT book has made the best gains I’ve ever made. 200-300g protein 150-200g of fat, largely just based on my appetite. I listen to my body. Beef eggs and one/two cups of milk
@declan5184 Me, too, Brother. I've been a Mentzer fan since 1981, but could never bring myself to actually train that way. I'll be 61 in a few days, and am having the best workouts of my life due to HIT brief, infrequent workouts and high animal fat diet.
You might want to search the content of this channel for the answer to your question. There are at least four videos in which a routine is presented or demonstrated. And it will depend on what type of routine you are looking for. For Mike's actual workout routines that he used in preparing for contests, etc., or the ones he recommended for his personal training clients after developing a better understanding of the importance of regulating factors such as exercise volume and frequency. Then you'll have to determine what your tolerance for intense exercise is and make the practical application yourself.
I don't know if his initial claim that people work out for 2 years before being ready for a contest, people who build a good physique go on a strict diet and look like a thin turkey by the time they compete (Nick Strength & Power, Nick looks great normally; looked like the assistant on 30 Rock in his only contest.)
Mike Mentzer claims you'd lose weight by cutting calories by 500 no matter what the source, but forgets that the body can lower metabolism. It's not adding and subtracting, it's chemistry and endocrinology.
What id argue against is his diet recommendations. Bodybuilders die young due to an abundance of inflammatory foods which then lead to plaguing activation of cholesterol. Without inflammation, cholesterol does not plaque. You can either have a high fat and high protein diet or a high carb high protein diet. Carbs in the presence of fat activate glycation of the cholesterol glycoproteins and adheses them to the vasculature. ---Why bodybuilders die young. 101. Also, testosterone increases cholesterol, which without an inflammatory state, isn’t bad. Simply avoid the carb fat combo and you’re fine. Calorie is not a calorie… kinda.
I was lucky to have had Mike as a trainer in the early 90’s. He was my idol before he won the Universe. Mike was an absolute genius. Thank you John for sharing his enormous wealth of knowledge.
Hi Steve. You're very welcome; I'm glad you liked the video and that it brought back some fond memories.
Rock on 🤟 ROCKON
Oh wow! Mike was your trainer! That’s amazing , I’d love to be trained by Mike 👍
As Mike's friend from many years ago, I would have added to his list: (1) Muscle Mass (2) Muscular Definition (3) Symmetry (4) Overall Appearance (5) Posing (6) Good Mustache (7) No Hideous Tattoos (8) No Long Ponytail.. that's all for now.
Indeed! 😉
Notice Chris Bumstead started winning Classic Physique Mr Olympia once he donned a 1970s styled Moustache...Definitely a bad ass Moustache is key to winning at the top level!
Moustache is the one! I do t get why people disfigure there bodies in tattoos either, you can not see as much muscle definition when your inked
@@Nicholas19823 The NBA is full of tattoos running up and down the court.
@@drbonesshow1 looks awful , & unhealthy also
This Chanel needs over 5million subscribers, anyone that's trains or thinks about training should listen to Mike he's brilliant 👏
Haha! Over 5 million subscribers would be nice! I agree, however, that more people in exercise should hear Mike’s words.
The Uncrowned King of Mr. Olympia Mike’s Mentzer!!!
Brilliant video , thanks for posting John
Hi Carl. Thanks for your post. I’m glad you liked the video.
Would pay a lot in both time and gold to be able to interview Mike. Thank you, for uploading his words, John.
Mike was one of a kind.
Yes, sir!
excellent information...nothing but facts no bs here... anyone can use this information to improve their fitness...not many of us are into shaving and contests,but we all want to be in great shape and live long and prosper...
Thanks for your post.
Another 💎! More aerobics(within reason) + Less Calories overall from all three Macronutrients in small weekly calorie cuts + Moderate to High Intensity Strength training to hold the Lean Mass.
Glad you liked the video, Jake!
Aprendendo com Mike , cada vez mais , obrigado John
I had the two audio tapes years ago. Unfortunately they got damaged and lost over time. Thank you for this.
Got to admit, the one with heavy duty training principles was my favourite, but the memories from this are still great.
Hi Starbreaker2012. Yes, I agree with you. The training one was my favourite as well. I remember that when his courses first came out he also did personalized seminars on tape, answering people's training problems. It would be interesting to hear some of those.
Awesome, had to watch again
Glad you liked it Scott.
this is pure gold
Glad you liked it, Ari!
Love the videos!!!
Glad you like them!
After recently just finished competing in a contest, this is the absolute best video out there on how to peak perfectly without any flaws.
Hi Lachlan, that's great to hear. Thanks for your post!
Keep up the good work John! This is has become my favourite TH-cam channel with all this great Menzer intellectual insights
@@lachiegrant4237 Thanks for the kind words, Lachlan. I’ll do my best. 👍
Amazing information.
Glad you liked the video.
14:17 of the video, Mike was lining up 3 groupies to lay some pipe with LOL
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Thank you
Contest prepping is extremely difficult. During my competition years, I tried not to be more than 15lbs heavier during offseasons. The problem with this I tend to hold my body back from gaining strength and mass because of calorie restriction.
Good point. Thanks, Edgar.
Can’t be scared to put on a little fat if you want to be build mass. Reverse diet, slowly increase calories and monitor your body fat. The slow approach is always better, especially when adding size.
i just like how Mike talks
Man that is so awesome ROCKON jg 😆🎼🐉
Can't not listen when you hear it. The truth resonates to the core.
Thanks for your post, Joe!
@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE 👍 Thank you, John.
Thanks for all your contributions! Family name should be changed from "Little" to "Big" 😊
Haha! You're welcome DP.
Hi John, What series is this from, and Is there a way to get the full recording of these series? Judging by Mike's voice, I would say this is from 80's
He released a two cassette series in the early 1980s. One was this one and the other was an overview of Heavy Duty training and nutrition. Both of which are available on this channel. I heard a rumour that he had made one about posing, but I have yet to come across it.
@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE Thank you so much for your answer. And thank you for keeping MIke's legacy alive
Did Mike ever talk about steroids in depth? I remember back in the 90's he and Dan Ducchaine (and Jeff Everson) had funny back and forth rebuttals in the magazines. The first article I saw from Mike was in Muscle Media 2000 back in the summer of 1994. Regardless, this advice is common sense and not to hard to follow. I have his Heavy Duty Journal for the 1979 Mr. Olympia and simply keeping track of thoughts and calories via the pencil and paper is a way to stay on track to reach a peak condition. I wonder what the 1980 Preparation was like? I have heard of the 500 hundred calories per day and being at deaths doorstep feeling and severely depleted ATP levels.
Hi Brian, Yes, as he admitted, he placed "too much emphasis" on trying to win the 1980 Mr. Olympia, which made him realize that it simply wasn't worth it (particularly if the playing field was tilted). Mike wrote about steroids in the late 70s in Muscle Builder magazine. To my knowledge, he was the first bodybuilder to cop to using them and wrote about his dosages (which were comparatively modest compared to some other bodybuilders of the time).
Mike looked the best 1980 Olympia, much better condition than Arnold , he deserved that one 100%
Mike vacun pose was one the best.
Hi Rui, I agree. Not many bodybuilders can pull it off.
@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE he was my inspiration when i was competing,i even folow his heavy duty traning and bought the famous t shirt and tank top.
@@talibe801 I remember purchasing a yellow Heavy Duty t-shirt from Mike at his 1981 seminar. Good times. Thanks for your post.
@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE yes sir,but i lived in Portugal and was very difficult in that time to get anything related to bodybuilding
@talibe801 My mother ordered the yellow tank tops for my friend and me in 1981. Wish we could post photos. I still have it, but it's too tight to wear. I weighed about 170 then, and 210 fairly lean pounds now.
Mike have a great vacuum
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Somebody should do a study with high intensity training and the carnivore diet.. I dont think calories in calories out is the total answer especially when eating 50/50 saturated animal fat /protein
I have been carnivore for a while, and training with mikes ideal program from his final HIT book has made the best gains I’ve ever made.
200-300g protein 150-200g of fat, largely just based on my appetite. I listen to my body. Beef eggs and one/two cups of milk
@declan5184 Me, too, Brother. I've been a Mentzer fan since 1981, but could never bring myself to actually train that way. I'll be 61 in a few days, and am having the best workouts of my life due to HIT brief, infrequent workouts and high animal fat diet.
So what's Mike's routine
You might want to search the content of this channel for the answer to your question. There are at least four videos in which a routine is presented or demonstrated. And it will depend on what type of routine you are looking for. For Mike's actual workout routines that he used in preparing for contests, etc., or the ones he recommended for his personal training clients after developing a better understanding of the importance of regulating factors such as exercise volume and frequency. Then you'll have to determine what your tolerance for intense exercise is and make the practical application yourself.
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I don't know if his initial claim that people work out for 2 years before being ready for a contest, people who build a good physique go on a strict diet and look like a thin turkey by the time they compete (Nick Strength & Power, Nick looks great normally; looked like the assistant on 30 Rock in his only contest.)
Yeah but nick admitted it was his first cut and didn't know what he was doing at the time
OMG!
Popeye never used OMG!
Mike Mentzer claims you'd lose weight by cutting calories by 500 no matter what the source, but forgets that the body can lower metabolism. It's not adding and subtracting, it's chemistry and endocrinology.
Ah, so we eat 500 additional calories a day to lose weight. Thank you
He had surgery on breast? His breast see different…
Hi Marc, I think it's just the pose he's doing and the fiber density in one pec versus the other.
What id argue against is his diet recommendations. Bodybuilders die young due to an abundance of inflammatory foods which then lead to plaguing activation of cholesterol. Without inflammation, cholesterol does not plaque. You can either have a high fat and high protein diet or a high carb high protein diet. Carbs in the presence of fat activate glycation of the cholesterol glycoproteins and adheses them to the vasculature. ---Why bodybuilders die young. 101. Also, testosterone increases cholesterol, which without an inflammatory state, isn’t bad. Simply avoid the carb fat combo and you’re fine. Calorie is not a calorie… kinda.