Training Every 4 To 7 Days

Mike Mentzer's philosophy of training every 4 to 7 days is grounded in his belief that muscle growth happens during recovery, not during the workout itself. His "Heavy Duty" method emphasizes performing one or two sets to failure, which maximizes muscle stimulation in a short, intense session, thus necessitating longer recovery periods to allow for adequate muscle repair and growth. This schedule prevents overtraining, which can hinder progress by not giving the body enough time to supercompensate, where muscles rebuild stronger than before. It also accounts for individual recovery differences, ensuring everyone can tailor the frequency to their body's response, promoting optimal growth and strength gains while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive training volume.

[MrHellshawarby]

I stopped working out completely to maximize recovery. I have never had more gains in my life.

[kopoper]

I train on every leap year - The gains are unimaginable

[bfreddy]

This regimen works well. I haven’t looked back since. Thanks Mentzer.

[lukepatterson]

I stopped training on the last sunday of 2021... I finally started achieving results.

[scallywag]

Under training and over gearing.. Thanks Mike.

[Sigman]

I workout once in 10 years and now my muscles are bigger than arnold and mike both combined

[Hip.Hip.Hurray]

I workout once in a year. My precious workout was on 1st January 2024. My next workout is pending for 1st January 2025. It's gonna be legs day. The results are mind-boggling 😮😮

[lawrencekenchen]

I know Mike's idea is best. So I started to follow what he said. For me I do grow more, when I take more time to recover.
There is a method for everyone, and remember always that what is good for you; may not be good for you. Critically analyze your results, and the regimen that works best for you.
Simply,
Larry
Unchained!

[DerG]

Mike Mentzer the Legend ❤
Happy new year and merry Christmas Mike 🙏🥹 I train by you’re principels since 18 years old I discovered by myself less training and maximum intensity is Key for hypertrophy and strength!
RIP Legend! May you Train in heaven and get the gains ❤!👊

[BroVentures_TV]

I’m training 3-7 years at the moment and I can’t explain how good the results are

[geocentrist]

Mike: Eventually I just had them work out on holidays.

[Salvat]

You Mike mentzer fanboys kill me. Mike trained heavy every night when nobody could see him to achieve his physique and sold his books to lazy guys who wanted to get ripped training 2 times a week.

[Vlexraw]

Id like to see this in advanced natural lifters. I just cant see myself taking off days at a time

[NOFXCE_]

I'm gonna start going ones a week now

[pavelpiskunov]

Всё правильно: сегодня это называется супер-компенсацией. При правильно рассчитанной нагрузке - эта супер-компенсация может составлять до 7-9 дней отдыха. Для мелких мышц - пару дней отдыха. Для крупных - до недели и больше.

[bulkingnotsulking]

Training every 4 to 7 days is grounded in the belief that muscle growth happens during recovery, not during the workout itself.

High intensity training methods emphasizes performing one or two sets to failure, which maximizes muscle stimulation in a short, intense session, thus necessitating longer recovery periods to allow for adequate muscle repair and growth.

This schedule prevents overtraining, which can hinder progress by not giving the body enough time to supercompensate, where muscles rebuild stronger than before.

It also accounts for individual recovery differences, ensuring everyone can tailor the frequency to their body's response, promoting optimal growth and strength gains while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive training volume.

[fitz]

What were those "training" sessions like though? How long? How many sets? How much weight?

[craigscott]

I’m working out 7 days rest between muscle groups

[NoorAliAgha]

This shit only works if you're an experienced lifter (5-10 years)

[yummyroll]

I train once a year….im ready for Mr Olympia.