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Mike Mentzer

Full Name: Mike Mentzer

Nickname: Heavy Duty

Date of Birth: November 15, 1951

Nationality: American

Profession: Bodybuilder

Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)

Era: 1970s-1980s

Major Achievements: 1979 IFBB Mr. Olympia - 1st (Heavyweight), 1976 IFBB Mr. America - 1st (Overall)

Training Philosophy: High-Intensity Training (HIT) with 'Heavy Duty' variation focusing on precise exercise to failure.

Favorite Exercises: Squats, Bench Press, Deadlifts

Nutrition Philosophy: Balanced diet with moderate protein intake based on individual needs.

Supplement Stack: Not specified

Influences: Arthur Jones, Bill Pearl, Ayn Rand

Mike Mentzer

Quote: "Many bodybuilders sell themselves short... Donu2019t make the same mistake."

Contests

YearNameCategoryResult
1970Mr Pennsylvania - AAUWinner
1971Mr America - AAU10th
1971Teen Mr America - AAU2nd
1971Teen Mr America - AAUMost Muscular2nd
1975Mr America - IFBBMedium3rd
1975Mr East Coast - IFBBMedium2nd
1975Mr USA - IFBBMedium2nd
1976Mr America - IFBBOverall Winner
1976Mr America - IFBBMedium1st
1976Universe - IFBBMiddleWeight2nd
1977North American Championships - IFBBOverall Winner
1977North American Championships - IFBBMiddleWeight1st
1977Universe - IFBBHeavyWeight2nd
1978USA World Qualifier - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1978USA vs the World - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1978World Amateur Championships - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1979Canada Pro Cup - IFBB2nd
1979Florida Pro Invitational - IFBBWinner
1979Night of Champions - IFBB3rd
1979Olympia - IFBBHeavyWeight1st
1979Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB2nd
1980Olympia - IFBB5th

Magazines

YearMonthEditionName
1976AprilVol 17, Num 3Muscle Builder
1977JanuaryVol 18, Num 1Muscle Builder
1977DecemberVol 18, Num 10Muscle Builder
1978Vol 107, Num 3Health and Strength
1978MayVol 37, Num 4IronMan
1978DecemberNum 72Muscle Training Illustrated
1979MarchVol 40, Num 3Muscle Builder
1979AugustNum 78Muscle Training Illustrated
1979OctoberVol 40, Num 9Muscle Builder
1980JanuaryNum 81Muscle Training Illustrated
1980AprilVol 41, Num 4Muscle Builder
1980SeptemberNum 20Muscle Mag International
1981NovemberVol 41, Num 1IronMan
1982JanuaryNum 27Muscle Mag International
1984JuneHealth and Strength
1985MayNum 52Muscle Mag International
1994JuneNum 38Muscle Media 2000
2001SeptemberVol 19, Num 7Flex

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