My friend, " This photo (the one below) was taken in October, 1980. Ed Conners flew myself, Bob Reis, and Charles down for this picture. I believe it was just for a Gold's Gym promo-memrobilia shot. It was a fun day. The thing I remember most about this day was Mike and Ray Mentzer's 2/12 hour back workout with Denny Miloy at the same time they were promoting "The Heavy Duty training philosophy". This was basically 20 minutes tops per bodypart, forced and negative reps/ super intense- like 3 movements max- 2 sets each. Let's just say the workout they performed that afternoon, wasn't exactly like the book. I actually teased Mike about this in early 91' when he guest posed for us in the Nor Cal. I remember, he looked at me and said it was just a break in their normal routine. I don't think he appreciated my inquiry.
My friend, "It was a fun afternoon. They couldn't get Lou off Santa Monica Blvd. talking to passer bys. The Mentzer's had just finished a 2 1/2 hour back workout after having heavily promoted their new " Heavy Duty Training Principles" book, which was 20 minutes per bodypart with forced and negative reps. Short and sweet/ very intense. Those days were the best. Ken Waller was an animal. I wish Casey Viator was in the pic. He was the first guy I ever saw training there, and he was a beast. 365 smith machine inclines slow and controlled."
Also: "This was Santa Monica Gold's. The Mecca. 2nd and Santa Monica. Robert Blake owned the building next to the old Pussycat theater. I never saw Baretta down there though. They must have been current on their rent. "