To stimulate optimal size and strength increases, it's imperative that you regularly attempt the momentarily impossible. For example, if you can curl 100 pounds for a maximum of 10 reps, but never attempt the 11th, your body has no reason… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
Presently, my understanding of the fundamental principles of the theory of high-intensity training is thorough and complete - not two plus two equals three-and-a-half, but two plus two equals four! Heretofore, I would only occasionally have clients gain 10 to… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
You must understand that the workout does not actually produce muscular growth. The workout is merely a trigger that sets the body's growth mechanism… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
To stimulate optimal size and strength increases, it's imperative that you regularly attempt the momentarily impossible. For example, if you can curl 100 pounds… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
Presently, my understanding of the fundamental principles of the theory of high-intensity training is thorough and complete - not two plus two equals three-and-a-half,… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
It is only within the context of having properly developed your mind that you will be able to truly enjoy the achievement of your… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
The theory of high-intensity, anaerobic, bodybuilding exercise is not true because I or anyone else, no matter how many might agree, say it is… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
Many bodybuilders sell themselves short. Erroneously attributing their lack of satisfactory progress to a poverty of the requisite genetic traits, instead of to their… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
That last rep where you're trying as hard as you can and you barely make it! That is what turns on the growth mechanism… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
One cannot actualize his goals until he visualizes them clearly in the minds eye — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
In order to lead the orchestra, you must first turn your back to the crowd. — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and… — Mike Mentzer Copy Share Image
