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 to enlarge upon its existing capacity. It is only by regularly attempting to go beyond your existing capacity that inroads are made into your body's reserves.
Presently, my understanding of the fundamental principles of the theory of high-intensity training is thorough and complete - not two plus two equals… - Mike Mentzer
Presently, my understanding of the fundamental principles of the theory of high-intensity training is thorough and complete - not two plus two equals…
- 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 growth mechanism in your body. That last alm… - 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 growth mechanism in your body. That last alm…
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
To stimulate optimal size and strength increases, it's imperative that you regularly attempt the momentarily impossible. For example, if you can curl…
It is only within the context of having properly developed your mind that you will be able to truly enjoy the achievement of your material values, in… - Mike Mentzer
It is only within the context of having properly developed your mind that you will be able to truly enjoy the achievement of your material values, in…
In order to lead the orchestra, you must first turn your back to the crowd. - Mike Mentzer
In order to lead the orchestra, you must first turn your back to the crowd.
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
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…
Many bodybuilders sell themselves short. Erroneously attributing their lack of satisfactory progress to a poverty of the requisite genetic traits, in… - Mike Mentzer
Many bodybuilders sell themselves short. Erroneously attributing their lack of satisfactory progress to a poverty of the requisite genetic traits, in…
One cannot actualize his goals until he visualizes them clearly in the minds eye - Mike Mentzer
One cannot actualize his goals until he visualizes them clearly in the minds eye
The only one you can accurately compare yourself to is you! - Mike Mentzer
The only one you can accurately compare yourself to is you!
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