MIKE MENTZER: ADVANCED HEAVY DUTY TRAINING METHODS

MIKE MENTZER: ADVANCED HEAVY DUTY TRAINING METHODS
In this video and Mike reveals how he incorpoorated the Rest Pause training method to jumpstart his muscle building efforts in the gym. He first used this method to gain muscle for his first professional win, the Southern Pro Cup, in 1979. Mike also goes into detail on two other Heavy Duty training techniques: Omni-Contraction training and Infitonic training. These are not techniques for beginners or intermediates, but for the bodybuilder who has been training for some time and whose system has already adapted to positive failure and forced reps training.

NOTE: The history of bodybuilding would be impossible to relate without the contributions of the many great photographers who captured the iconic images that immortalized the champions and inspired countless generations.Lensmen such as Russ Warner, Artie Zeller, Bob Gardner, Wayne Gallasch, Jimmy Caruso, Chris Lund, Gary Bartlett, Mike Neveux and John Balik advanced and popularized the sport through their art. I want to particularly acknowledge the support of John Balik, who has graciously allowed me to use many of his copyrighted photographs in this video (and others on this channel).

To see more of Mike Mentzer check out these videos by Wayne Gallasch of GMV:

[Lance]

I'm six months in to doing HIT training, and the recovery element is fascinating. I've always thought that my problem was lack of willpower or desire. Now that working harder than ever and recovering much longer, I've noticed that I can tell when I've recovered enough because I'm excited about the next workout.

[daviddean]

The brilliance of Mike Mentzer never ceases to amaze me

[MailmanMuscle]

9:59 “Perhaps the most important exercise you can perform is the exercise of restraint.”

This might be the best nugget of bodyweight wisdom ever spoken.

[chrishood]

6:52 Mike Mentzer is so hardcore the only person capable of spotting him is himself

[Splatterpunk_OldNewYork]

I have been doing Mike Mentzer's program for over a month now. I am literally seeing myself grow in the mirror. I am so excited for the potential in this training. I have found that using regular available weights like dumbbells works just as well as really heavy gym weights/machines. The key is to do one rep until you hit a wall in fatigue, then stop, rest a bit and do the next muscle group, all within a 30 minute window and taking your time to move the weights slowly and precisely, focusing more on body form than achieving a better set. Rest for about 3 days minimum. You will literally feel when your muscles are ready to go again. In the meantime, eat well, sleep well, and go buy new clothes because yours don't fit anymore!

[PowerShack_MisFitness]

Mike Mentzer has opened my eyes to how to train optimally for actual growth. I've saw the most gains in just 1 month of training low volume HIT Heavy Duty vs previous 6+ months of higher volume. ive trained 7+ years now mostly powerlifting style but Mentzer got me into bodybuilding now that I'm seeing real results!!!
RIP MENTZER! Forever Legend.

[gabrielemasetti]

I used to train 5x a week, very hard, on top of basketball training, running/walking, etc. It once happened that I skipped a good 4 days out of 5 in a week because of other things I had to attend to, and the following Monday I looked in the mirror and noticed that everything, including my weak points such as biceps or lats, was looking bigger and fuller. It was a far more noticeable difference than any I'd ever seen with my previous training style, so I just connected with the concept of recovery and that more isn't always better. I've embraced HIT that very day.

[titouk]

Bodybuilding is a science.
And Mike Mentzer was a scientist in this area. Very smart guy.

[lawrencefitzgerald]

I can't believe how far ahead of his time this man was!

[lothropstoddardiii]

Nobody has ever made more sense to me than this guy...
Glad i found the channel.
Thanks for posting, HDC!!

[ShadowMind]

RIP Mike Mentzer, the original thoughtful and strategic bodybuilder. Thanks to him and Duchaine I was able to achieve my goals!

[brlazla]

I've had my go arounds trying to stick to working out and I could never manage to not get burnt out. The beauty of Mike's advice is he is for a lot of people essentially asking them to agree to do less than they're used to, just much harder.

[Vtxra]

I just started this a month ago, its amazing. I was a 5-6 day person in the gym for 1.5hrs. Always sustained minor nagging injuries from over This video makes perfect sense. Im in for 45 mins, lifting heavier weights and immediate results

[dennisflory]

Thanks man, these videos are very helpful. After 6 weeks of HIT workouts I almost couldn’t get my dress shirt on because my chest and shoulders have grown so much, and I’m 61 years old!

[anjinsanx]

Once again perinial wisdom of Mike the true 1980 Mr.O!!!

[hnfrmnx]

John Little. You are a hero and a saint.

[tigerblood]

Going back to high intensity after 25 yrs. I'm growing again it feels great. Works perfect for my schedule. Thank you john little. I think you've done more for my philosophy of living. I read all your BruceLee books. Mentzer and Bruce Lee's philosophy on training for perfect together. Synchronicity is amazing in life!!! ❤️

[americanthaiboxer]

I needed this video today. When the doubt & discouragement set in from comparing my journey to someone else's...Mentzer & Little are right there to check me back into focus.

[metalrobot]

I been going to the gym 6 days a week feeling unmotivated to go a lot of times but I always push through it not wanting to sell my self short but discovering these mike videos I feel like taking an extra day off here and there is actually beneficial and not lazy

[goswmxr]

Very, very lucky to have all this wisdom passed down from Mike through John - thank you JL 🙏. I hope you know how much we all really do appreciate it all. I’m amazed at the gains I’ve made since following Mikes philosophy over one year. It’s incredible. The most important thing I’ve found to positive progression is taking plenty of rest - it makes an incredible difference to me being able to go up in weight/ reps next time I enter the gym. Training weights every 5-7 days I think is my maximum. Anymore and the progression comes to a halt. The body needs time to lay down new muscle tissue. And the new muscle tissue is what provides the extra strength. Therefore, the rest days are crucial. 📈