Full Name: Mike Katz
Nickname: Superhuman, Big Mike Katz
Date of Birth: November 14, 1944
Nationality: American
Profession: Bodybuilder, NFL Player
Height: 6'1" (185.5cm)
Weight: 235 - 245lbs (106.6 - 111.1kg)
Era: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
Major Achievements: 2nd place in Mr. Olympia Over 200 lbs (1976), 1st place in Mr. New England States (1965), 4th place in IFBB Mr. Universe Tall (1971)
Training Philosophy: Focused on strength training, incorporating cardiovascular workouts, initially training for 3-4 hours, later reduced to 1.5 hours with no rest between sets.
Nutrition Philosophy: Ate 4lbs of meat daily, pasta every third day, oatmeal for energy, and large amounts of cholesterol-rich foods.
Supplement Stack: Protein drinks twice a day, desiccated liver tablets, supplements by Joe Weider.
Influences: Steve Reeves, other famous bodybuilders of the time.
