Mike Mentzer

You must understand that the workout does not actually produce muscular growth. The workout is merely a trigger that sets the body's…

— Mike Mentzer

The only one you can accurately compare yourself to is you!

— Mike Mentzer

To stimulate optimal size and strength increases, it's imperative that you regularly attempt the momentarily impossible. For example, if you can curl…

— Mike Mentzer

Presently, my understanding of the fundamental principles of the theory of high-intensity training is thorough and complete - not two plus two…

— Mike Mentzer

It is only within the context of having properly developed your mind that you will be able to truly enjoy the achievement…

— Mike Mentzer

The theory of high-intensity, anaerobic, bodybuilding exercise is not true because I or anyone else, no matter how many might agree, say…

— Mike Mentzer

Many bodybuilders sell themselves short. Erroneously attributing their lack of satisfactory progress to a poverty of the requisite genetic traits, instead of…

— Mike Mentzer

That last rep where you're trying as hard as you can and you barely make it! That is what turns on the…

— Mike Mentzer

One cannot actualize his goals until he visualizes them clearly in the minds eye

— Mike Mentzer

In order to lead the orchestra, you must first turn your back to the crowd.

— Mike Mentzer

Man, is an indivisible entity, an integrated unit of mind and body.

— Mike Mentzer

Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man…

— Mike Mentzer