High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way Paperback – Illustrated, January 3, 2003

Ah, "High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way"! Imagine, if you will, a tome that unlocks the secrets of a legendary bodybuilder's revolutionary approach to fitness. This book, penned by the illustrious Mike Mentzer, is like a map to a hidden treasure trove of strength and muscle.Within its pages lies the essence of High-Intensity Training (HIT), a method that defies the norms of traditional bodybuilding. Mentzer's philosophy is simple yet profound: shorter, less frequent workouts that push muscles to their limits, yet allow ample time for recovery. It's a dance of intensity and rest, a balance that promises results without the weariness of endless gym sessions.The book is not merely a collection of exercises; it's a journey into the mind of a visionary. Mentzer, the first man to achieve a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition, shares his wisdom on training to failure, the importance of recovery, and the psychological aspects of bodybuilding. His words are like a coach's encouraging whisper, guiding you through each rep and set.With fascinating biographical details and striking photos, the book paints a vivid portrait of a bodybuilding icon, inspiring readers to strive for excellence. It's a blend of science and art, a guide that transforms the way one views fitness and strength.So, dear reader, let this book be your guide to a new realm of bodybuilding, where efficiency meets effectiveness, and where the pursuit of muscle is both logical and magical.

Awesome. As described but most of the methods I already knew about. Good read and lots of pics from back then.

It’s exactly what I expected. I’m happy.

Thoroughly enjoying this book. Mentzer has a different philosophy about resistance training and very different than what I was exposed to and still practice to this day. I am looking forward to book completion and will post follow-ups as to how the "new" training proceeds.

If you like HIt and Mentzer this is a good read.

I recently (after 10 yrs :) ) got back into fitness and love this book. I bought this book in 2019 but didn't read all the way through till 2024 and that's when I implemented it and have seen very good results in 3 months!Prior to this book, I spent close to 10 yrs following workout routines found every where including Arnold's book which recommend working out 4-5 times a week and doing 8-12 sets per body part! I hardly ever made progress using those workouts.When I got back into fitness recently, I decided to do a very deep dive into Mike Mentzer. I watched every interview of his on YouTube TWICE and read all other of his books such as Heavy Duty 1 and 2. This book was written as the last book and Mike died before this book was finished. But this book has all the stuff you need to know about Mike and his famous HIT workouts.Mike's approach is very opposite to what you hear being talked about every where. He promoted 1 workout every 4-6 days in which you do ONE set per body part.....Yes you read that right...ONE set!If you are looking to validate Mike's theory then i recommend that you watch some of his interviews on YouTube to get a sense why he recommended such a low volume and why that is the right way to go. While you are at it, you might as well look up Arthur Jones who invented HIT and inspired Mike.God bless Mike and may his soul RIP!

If you are curious about high intensity training, this book is a great starting point. I was very skeptical at first as I only ever knew the high volume approach to weight training, but as I've started training with this method, I can definitely feel and see a difference and I no longer feel drained from marathon workout sessions. This type of training would benefit almost anyone I think but can be especially helpful if you have low recovery ability, are a slow gainer, or are even pressed for time (what led me to try it eventually).The first part or so of the book may be boring and slow for some readers, but I would say bear with it because you really need to grasp the principles Mike taught to get the full effect of the workouts. Anyone who says they didn't see results with his program, I believe either they never tried it or they did try it but weren't doing it correctly.As others have said, I appreciate how Mike also emphasized building character. I was very surprised to read how well he spoke about Arnold after their rivalry. It made me respect him even more.Give this book a shot if you are into bodybuilding or weight training. Even if you don't fully subscribe to Mike's school of thought, there is still a lot of good information in this book.