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 in your body. That last almost impossible rep where you're bearing your teeth, you're shaking all… — 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
