Mike is a genius. He didn't get the height he deserved because unlike every fitness influencer, he wasn't selling products to you but knowledge.

@keiranninjaspirit

3 ай бұрын

Yes your right the industry wants big guys selling..product..Moe all the time but mikes philosophy contradicts the greedy business model of fitness training where more is never enough 👍

I really miss you Mike Mentzer... Why did you leave us so early 😔😔😔😔😔

After I read Mentzer's Heavy Duty Nutrition, I never wanted to eat high protein again. I won't go too much into specifics, but let's just say it makes a scary amount of sense to me why these high-protein "fitness influencers" feel the need to record themselves having "cheat days" (I.E, they're binging.) It's terryfying how ahead of his time Mentzer was. The past few months I’ve been eating higher carbs, moderate protein, and lower fats and I’m currently the most shredded I’ve been in my life.

@user-cs7ns1rq2x

6 ай бұрын

makes it easier to not over eat because i don’t need a gram of protein per bodyweight. i can eat as much as i actually need

@supragame1991

6 ай бұрын

What was your macronutrient gram target breakdown? Trying to get a clearer sense of what you meant by higher carb, moderate protein, low fat. Thanks for your time.

@user-cs7ns1rq2x

6 ай бұрын

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@justaguy5345

6 ай бұрын

@@supragame1991Whatever Mother says we’re having.

@justaguy5345

6 ай бұрын

⁠@@supragame1991In all seriousness, even though I’ve been lifting for years I don’t really accurately track macros cuz I don’t really want to. I’ve gotten pretty good at eye balling things to be at my desired weight. I just try to be reasonable, weigh myself, but I do closely track my performance at the gym.

I've said it before and I'll say it over n' over again. Mike was WAY AHEAD, not only of his time, but for today's standards too! I see almost everyone in my gym overtraining. Insane amounts of sets and dropsets. When I was training that way (on my first days, before listening to Mike) I remember everything was hurting and I reached a situation where I was losing muscle from training 5 days a week! Now, even when cutting, every-single workout is better and almost always, something is better (reps, weight or both). You really need carbs (clean carbs) and not that much protein. If you're watching, and still doing more than one set per exercise, just try Mentzer’s philosophy. You got nothing to lose. Trust me, you'll thank Mike later... Also, great work mate, keep up Mentzer’s content. I want to thank Mike and Ray for everything they gave to the fitness community! And you my man, for keeping their philosophy alive, through your channel. Hope the best for everyone....

The man is amazing. No cheat days when eating right

And then there are guys who think their bench press record will go down by 50 pounds if they don't eat protien every hour

Uff🔥🔥thanks for uploading this interview man, this interview is pure gold , I m gonna put in practice this principles

Wow what a fantastic listen, I just subscribed . This guy was so knowledgeable. Thanks for starting this channel.

The best information I have ever hear... Congratulations greetings from Venezuela, Mike is the best of The Best

Just finished my fifth week and 10 lbs. lighter.. Strength is increasing as it is supposed to.

@mutantdad834

6 ай бұрын

Fook yeah keep it up 💪

I know I gained a lot of muscle as a teenager without tracking my protein, and positive I never came close to 1g per LB of bodyweight.

I gained more muscle mass (NATURALLY) than ever before doing HIT & eating less! It makes no sense on its surface, but it's true! You do NOT need to force feed yourself to acquire more muscle tissue. Once I got the proper training dialed in as Mike said & consumed the right foods my body responded in the most fascinating way. It took two years so be patient!

I went up 100lbs on leg press, qnd 50lbs on bench press in my first 10 weeks on his routine.

@CSorgini

Ай бұрын

I am going to start it next week, (currently in my rest period before starting his program as suggested) is there anything I should know before starting?

Wise words from the BB GOAT

Even if you gain 20lbs a year, remember that you are also burning fat, so this will make you look leaner too.

Remarkable

Hey John, I've been reading the book more, and I'm gonna try the ideal workout mentioned. Wanted to ask if the deadlift works traps enough, or should we add shrugs? I know I shouldn't be adding exercises, but just asking to be sure...

@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE

6 ай бұрын

Mike thought it was OK to alternate between Shrugs and Deadlifts in that particular workout.

@Pipeline-surfer1

6 ай бұрын

What book is that, I just subscribed to this channel.

You know... Mikes breakdown of potential muscle growth and how many calories you need to achieve that is a revelation. I have beenpart

Training is the first requirement 💪💪💪💪

@nicklopez6698

3 ай бұрын

No, training is only 10% of results if we talk about bodybuilding. 60% gear,30% diet and 10% workouts

this was eye opening. I have tried carb loading for the first time after finding mentzer for the 6 (3 years consistent/serious) years of training that I've done and I have overcome plateaus on some of my lifts. Solid advice.

Hello i will train with the first HIT program of mike the 3 days split and 3 days off. But i dont have access to le extensions and leg curls. Can i do squats and romanian deadlifts or only squats. Beacuse in the program it has barbell rows and they work a little the hamstrings and im scared to overtrain something can u help me pls- thank u

i'm thinking about adapting the mike's method to my calisthenics training (with gymnastics rings). It will be interesting to follow his philosophy and try something new...

@saemor7440

4 ай бұрын

I will add Mike mentzer method to my calisthenics training but without rings and it exhausting

@danielmayora8389

15 күн бұрын

You can try weigthed calisthenics, there is a vest you can add plates for up to 300lbs

John, this approach doesn’t account for protein needs at certain times. Does the body’s protein requirements change with activity? In other words, will I need more protein after a work than first thing in the morning? Or the day of a workout versus an off day? Thanks!

@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE

6 ай бұрын

It averages out. Your protein requirements are largely determined on your body weight rather than your activity levels. If you have done damage, then protein will be used to bring about repair of the damaged tissue. Shy of this, you simply need protein as one of the macro nutrients you ingest for overall health. Even assuming you did enough micro trauma to your tissues to stimulate muscle growth, as Mike pointed out, you really don’t need much extra protein beyond what you take in for maintenance purposes to build muscle.

@MyGashIsBigger

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Has there been any research done that you know of about banking nutrients? As in, eating twice the amount of needed protein one day and none the next?

@Alex-gu7xt

6 ай бұрын

You are basically talking about fasting?

@Bruce_Lee

3 ай бұрын

​@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE if you have 110kg/242lbs of body weight and aprox 30% is fat, so. Lean body mass is around 80kg/180lbs... protein depends on lean muscle mass or whole body weight?

So in a nut shell..eat a well balanced diet without training and if you work out then have one protein shake a day to compensate any more us a waste if money.

@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE

6 ай бұрын

Eat a well-balanced diet, yes. A protein shake? Not necessarily. Even if you workout.

When I read time and time again people shoving so much protein a day it’s nonsense when I read 1/2grms per pound of body weight

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I’m 50 years old and my appetite just isn’t that strong anymore. If I ate like some people say you are supposed to, I would be bogged down and obese. At my age, I gain muscle so slow that taking in extra food is pointless.

What do you think about the carnivore diet combined with fruits during a caloric deficit? Is it a good idea to do or not and if not, why?

@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE

6 ай бұрын

As long as you’re in a calorie deficit, it really doesn’t matter what the macro nutrient ratio is. Just try your best to get a well-balanced diet.

Well, mates.. I am not familiar of how well fitness-bb "science" was developed back then in 80-90, but he sounds like modern blogger

if i just go a few more days between exercise the overall protein requirement would be met workout to workout it doesn't have to be a daily protein requirement because daily protein requirement should be different for someone training twice a week vs once a week @JOHN LITTLE is the logic i have here flawed? i am barely getting in protein but my body is growing visually.

@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE

6 ай бұрын

It really doesn’t require much additional protein to build muscle: “Many exercisers increase protein to maintain or add lean mass. But consumed protein does not equate to gained lean mass. Excess protein in the diet follows a preferential path to triglyceride formation. Eating more protein only ensures more nitrogen enters the body which often requires more water to excrete it. The same muscle websites that tell you adding a pound of muscle contributes to 50 kcal of resting metabolism are the ones suggesting a person needs a gram of protein per pound to add muscle mass. Muscle tissue really only needs a relatively small amount of added protein to promote the process of remodeling. An intake of 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight easily supports this goal without crossing the tolerable upper limit (UL). Certainly body builders who take steroids can utilize more protein because they have the internal environment to use it, but the need for a personal training client is much reduced in comparison. Consider this, a pound of muscle weighs 454 g and is composed of 22% protein. This equates to about 100 g of protein in a pound of muscle. Therefore to add a pound of muscle in a week (assuming appropriate training and anabolic activity) a person would need only 100 additional grams of protein per week or 14 g per day (56 kcal). To add mass the body actually needs calories, about 400-500 extra a day to add a pound of muscle a week. But that does not mean all the calories should come from protein and the added calories also usually means added fat as well. When put into perspective the same 185 lb person would only need 75 g of protein a day if sedentary, and if he suddenly became an avid weightlifter would require 134 g of protein per day or an increase of 59 g from his sedentary requirement. This jump in protein includes any additional muscle building needs.” (National Council on Strength & Fitness) - the above quote can be found at the web address below: www.ncsf.org/pdf/ceu/a_pound_of_muscle_burns_30-50_kcal_a_day_really.pdf

@Bl4zik3n

6 ай бұрын

Makes sense @@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE thank you

@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE

6 ай бұрын

@@Bl4zik3n No worries 👍

@jimaldo7715

4 ай бұрын

​@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE ​I'm dumbfounded by Mike's calculation. I spent the better part of a decade consuming 2g/lb-bodyweight of protein, every F-ing day! Most of that time, spinning my F-ing wheels not gaining anything! Regardless, I'm very thankful of you John, for providing this trove of knowledge, and taking time to answer questions. You're promoting Mike's legacy, for our benefit! Please keep it up.

@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE

4 ай бұрын

@@jimaldo7715 Thanks for the kind words. I will do my best.

Also, all the dummies saying the 60, 25, 15 macros of Mentzers would not work on a cut, do you realize that the carbohydrate is protein SPARING?

The key word here is need! Protein contains calories like fat and carbohydrates, but not as much as fat per gram. However, you still "need" protein to build and maintain muscle. There's a difference in dieting for aerobic training compared to anerobic training. Anerobic training requires more protein in your diet.

@outsiderdf

6 ай бұрын

Nobody said you don't need protein, you just don't need the dumb AF usual saying of 1g per pound of body weight, asenine.

@richbrake9910

3 ай бұрын

yes, but not much more.