The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer: The Art, Science and Philosophy of a Bodybuilding Legend

by John Little and Joanne Sharkey

Book Overview

The last word on how to build a better body--from the late, great Mike Mentzer

With his revolutionary "Heavy Duty" system, Mike Mentzer changed the way bodybuilders train, showing them that "less is more" when it comes to making great gains. In The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer, you will discover Mike's most advanced training techniques and philosophies--previously known only to his inner circle and personal clients.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071452931
• ISBN13: 9780071452939
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

General and Informative.

This is actually my favorite of Mentzers works. I like it specifically because it is so broad and manages to be both specific and abstract. I enjoy Mike's writings and ideas in this form. He is a philosopher and writes best in a philosophical context. This book pretty much sums up the duration and evolution of his entire philosophy. I am not a religious devotee of Mike Mentzers' philosophy entirely. I train with slightly more volume and eat more protein than Mike suggests. Mike's approach is fantastic and well thought out. It is also dogmatic. My suggestion would be to look into this, as well as Arnold's work, and maybe some other books like those of Ronnie Coleman and Dorian Yates, and find what suits you best. As I've said before, I haven't come across the perfect bodybuilding book yet.

An Excellent Followup to Mentzer's Earlier Book

This book is, in many ways, a tribute and memorial to Mike Mentzer. Although it is not written by him, as "High Intensity Training" was, it is written by his co-author on the book (and by his business manager)-- two people who knew him well. As you would expect, most of the book is directed at high intensity training, although in this book, it is referred to as "heavy duty" training. Much of it is also directed at Mentzer's philosophy of body building and of life in general. The first part of the book deals with the importance of character in relation to body building, something that Mentzer felt strongly about. The basic principles of heavy duty training are presented in the next part of the book, along with several workout programs. Of particular interest are several advanced programs where he emphasizes the importance of long rest periods. In some cases, though, his suggestions for rest periods seem overly long, but I'm sure he knew a lot more about that than I do. The book compliments Mentzer's earlier book and is a good book to buy if you have the earlier book, as it adds several new ideas and techniques. It is filled with black and white photos, and is a delight to read. Strongly recommended.

Mentzer's Philosophy

Learn Mike Mentzer's philosophy for bodybuilding and how to apply it to your own routine. The Mentzer approach can work for anyone.

The Bible of H.I.T. bodybuilding

Well written and concise. Even though I already have the previous books this one went into more depth. A must have for those who have been on HIT for a year or more, and even a great book for anyone interested in beginning HIT. A MUST HAVE!

WOW! WHAT A BOOK!

This book is the answer to the question: Who is Mike Mentzer? His greatest contributions to bodybuilding science, his having the guts to stand up to Arnold and corporate bodybuilding, his advanced training techniques -- everything! It made me appreciate Mentzer that much more. John Little together with Joanne Sharkey has done a fantastic job of making Mike's ideas sparkle with new radiance and relevance. The photos are great (I I haven't seen most of them before) and very inspirational. Little, a long time close friend of Mentzer's, speaks from the heart about his friend but also uses air-tight logic to present his points. The Consolidation Routine is a killer -- especially when used with the advanced technique of Infitonic! Long live Heavy Duty! This book is a long overdue tribute to a very great bodybuilder and an even greater human being.