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Title: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 16, 2008, 05:58:04 PM
Insane for such a ' light ' guy
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: slaveboy1980 on August 16, 2008, 06:29:22 PM
sure mike had great forearms (no doubt), but the angle of the pic helps ALOT.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: m8 on August 17, 2008, 12:57:25 AM
sure mike had great forearms (no doubt), but the angle of the pic helps ALOT.

Indeed.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Bluto on August 17, 2008, 02:18:56 AM
I wonder if he trained them as much as Lee Priest trained his (not at all)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: MAXX on August 17, 2008, 02:27:15 AM
that moustache is pretty damn awesome to!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Bluto on August 17, 2008, 02:39:54 AM
indeed it is, indeed indeed, yes indeed!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: MAXX on August 17, 2008, 02:54:33 AM
here curling 225 with textbook form

(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/mi12.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: webcake on August 17, 2008, 03:10:13 AM
Great moustache!!  8)

BB'ing needs more moustaches.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Antony77 on August 17, 2008, 04:08:18 AM
here curling 225 with textbook form

(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/mi12.jpg)

He's not curling that weight, he's doing negatives you know other guys lift the weight for him and he lowers it as slowly as he can which is probably around 3 seconds with that much weight since it's most likely at the end of his bicep workout.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: MAXX on August 17, 2008, 04:15:22 AM
He's not curling that weight, he's doing negatives you know other guys lift the weight for him and he lowers it as slowly as he can which is probably around 3 seconds with that much weight since it's most likely at the end of his bicep workout.
haha yeah i saw that now in the text  ;D
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Purge_WTF on August 17, 2008, 10:22:50 AM
I wonder if he trained them as much as Lee Priest trained his (not at all)

  Yeah, and Mike won his first pro show naturally and never used any more than three drugs at once the way Lee did.  ::)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Bix on August 17, 2008, 11:19:35 AM
Incredible
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: swilkins1984 on August 17, 2008, 11:23:06 AM
As strong as Mike was I hear Ray was the strongest. 225 text form I could see very few doing that today.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Hypertrophy on August 17, 2008, 11:46:16 AM
I read an interview with Mike years ago where he said he did no direct forearm work. So here is a clear case of genetics at its best.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Epic_Monster on August 17, 2008, 11:47:14 AM
Brutal birth control glasses.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on August 17, 2008, 11:49:22 AM
As strong as Mike was I hear Ray was the strongest. 225 text form I could see very few doing that today.
i remember reading he was almost up to using the whole stack on the nautilus dual leg press machine!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Eric2 on August 17, 2008, 11:49:58 AM
Mike Mentzer= delusional fucktard who got his ass handed to him by Arnold.........Mike then went nuts rampaging around the streets spouting philisophical nonsense and, drinking his own piss. What a legend. ::)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Antony77 on August 17, 2008, 12:05:11 PM
Mike Mentzer= delusional fucktard who got his ass handed to him by Arnold.........Mike then went nuts rampaging around the streets spouting philisophical nonsense and, drinking his own piss. What a legend. ::)

He sadly missed an awesome oppurtunity for endorsing his own line of energy drinks... "Mike Mentzer's Haterade!" Now with 80% more urine!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: pellius on August 17, 2008, 12:52:58 PM
that moustache is pretty damn awesome to!

Unsurpassed in all of bodybuilding. At it's peak, in contest ready condition, not even Ed Corney could hold a candle to that stache. It is the standard by which all moustaches are to be judged.
(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/m2.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Ronnie Rep on August 17, 2008, 02:23:07 PM
Mike Mentzer= delusional fucktard who got his ass handed to him by Arnold.........Mike then went nuts rampaging around the streets spouting philisophical nonsense and, drinking his own piss. What a legend. ::)
[/Mentzer beat Arnold in the 80 Olympia Arnold had no legs Mentzer destroyed all bullshit Bodybuilding politics!quote]
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Bluto on August 17, 2008, 02:34:31 PM
good post pellus
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: slaveboy1980 on August 17, 2008, 03:34:00 PM
mikes real name was magomed
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Camel Jockey on August 17, 2008, 03:48:49 PM
Mike had some great arms

biceps and triceps inserted low
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: bebop396 on August 17, 2008, 04:17:50 PM
sure mike had great forearms (no doubt), but the angle of the pic helps ALOT.

Ive never seen a small forearm look big from any angle, any shot.....Mike had tremendous forearms....
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: mesmorph78 on August 17, 2008, 05:58:52 PM
serious tri's on mike..
i always liked his build...
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: JohnnyVegas on August 17, 2008, 06:01:30 PM
here curling 225 with textbook form

(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/mi12.jpg)

Is this perfect form too? (205#)???

Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: JohnnyVegas on August 17, 2008, 06:05:04 PM
Unsurpassed in all of bodybuilding. At it's peak, in contest ready condition, not even Ed Corney could hold a candle to that stache. It is the standard by which all moustaches are to be judged.
(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/m2.jpg)

What about this guy???

Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: pellius on August 17, 2008, 07:36:18 PM
Pete Grymkoski was no slouch in the moustache department but he simply wasn't in Mike's league. The subtle curve at the lower, outer edges, the overall fullness and the sheer majesty of Mentzer's stache is simply unmatched even by today's standards. Grymko, I will grant you, showed promise, but he simply retired from the game far too early to achieve his full potential.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Antony77 on August 18, 2008, 03:42:28 AM
Is this perfect form too? (205#)???



That Arnold pic where he's doing the limbo is from a weightlifting competition when he was around 16, so it's about who can lift the most weight etc.
So pointing to it as some kind of example of Arnolds normal lifting form would
be kinda silly.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: MAXX on August 18, 2008, 04:53:14 AM
 ;D

Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: jpboudro on August 18, 2008, 09:26:58 PM
 I have heard that Mike Mentzer used to smoke a pack of cigerettes a day.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: kimo on July 16, 2012, 07:16:35 AM
poor mike so controversial .. great legs great arms .. of course .
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: _bruce_ on July 16, 2012, 07:21:19 AM
Mike's forearms made love and gave birth to Hazbin.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Thespritz0 on July 16, 2012, 07:55:08 AM
sure mike had great forearms (no doubt), but the angle of the pic helps ALOT.
^^
I saw Mike in 1994 (one of 4 pros I've met) he had super-huge forearms and I doubt he'd trained in years.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Hulkotron on July 16, 2012, 08:06:13 AM
Yes Mike had good form on wrist curls, that is the source of his development.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: njflex on July 16, 2012, 08:11:37 AM
mentzer had cool old school thick build yeah blocky a bit but strong looking and enough conditioning for that era,,,make no mistake about it those pics are cool barefooted,tank top,heavy iron,all lifting on top of each other ,,they were sauced to the gills as much or even more open than today but they had better grade drugs,stopped when needed,somewhat accepted getting smaller or softer ,,today with contracts and media,supp contracts they can't mention steroid one bit.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Danjo on July 16, 2012, 08:12:56 AM
Excellent build..R.I.P. Mike
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Figo on July 16, 2012, 08:53:12 AM
mentzer had cool old school thick build yeah blocky a bit but strong looking and enough conditioning for that era,,,make no mistake about it those pics are cool barefooted,tank top,heavy iron,all lifting on top of each other ,,they were sauced to the gills as much or even more open than today but they had better grade drugs,stopped when needed,somewhat accepted getting smaller or softer ,,today with contracts and media,supp contracts they can't mention steroid one bit.

As usual, spot-on!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: njflex on July 16, 2012, 09:07:35 AM
As usual, spot-on!
;D...RIGHT BACK AT YA,,,
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: tommywishbone on July 16, 2012, 09:12:14 AM
Cool physique.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: kimo on July 16, 2012, 12:48:13 PM
mike  was soo criticised for his lack of chest .. skalak once beat him . maybe because of this but kal had weak legs ...
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Purple Aki on July 16, 2012, 12:56:46 PM
Mike Mentzer= delusional fucktard who got his ass handed to him by Arnold.........Mike then went nuts rampaging around the streets spouting philisophical nonsense and, drinking his own piss. What a legend. ::)

Sounds like he would have deffo been a member of this site then.

He even had the proper sex pest look going on.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: hazbin on July 16, 2012, 01:04:38 PM
Mike's forearms made love and gave birth to Hazbin.

lmao!!!!!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: POB on July 16, 2012, 02:17:40 PM
Brutal birth control glasses.

Lol,funny how all the guys had a full head of hair. Shows you how much more supps guys are on today most are bald or have hair implants
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Irongrip400 on July 16, 2012, 02:30:46 PM
I had a buddy in college who would curl 185 for sets of 6-8 and hammer curled 70's. Didn't have a good chest or shoulders, but dudes arms were strong as fuck. He was only taking test dbol and deca. I'm sure these pros could curl two plates a side for a few.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: deadz on July 16, 2012, 02:34:00 PM
sure mike had great forearms (no doubt), but the angle of the pic helps ALOT.
yup
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: The Scott on July 16, 2012, 06:08:49 PM
Unsurpassed in all of bodybuilding. At it's peak, in contest ready condition, not even Ed Corney could hold a candle to that stache. It is the standard by which all moustaches are to be judged.
(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/m2.jpg)

Only one man has ever come close.

(http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/13cf12270a889c272ee55b5267e1534f/m.gif)

Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: jaejonna on July 16, 2012, 06:10:28 PM
Good physique to aspire as a natural, no ?
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: deadz on July 16, 2012, 06:34:34 PM
Good physique to aspire as a natural, no ?
Absolutely
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: andreisdaman on July 16, 2012, 07:38:10 PM
I always thought Mike was a man's man....that moustache gives him that 70's porno star look
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Viking11 on July 16, 2012, 08:36:57 PM
Formidable physique-even by today's standards, intelligent and very well read and crazy as hell, was a great guy to know, and a really good friend.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Rudee on July 16, 2012, 10:36:16 PM
The very first bodybuilder I saw in person was a guy named Scott Wilson back in the early 80's.   I recognized him from the magazines at the time.   He was at the San Francisco Airport sitting by the departure gate where I was with my parents.   He was wearing a polo shirt and shorts and had the biggest forearms I had ever seen.   Most people when they think of Scott Wilson talk about his enormous shoulders, but the guy has enormous ripped forearms muscles that looked really freaky.   I wonder what ever happened to that guy.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: BayGBM on July 16, 2012, 10:43:16 PM
Unsurpassed in all of bodybuilding. At it's peak, in contest ready condition, not even Ed Corney could hold a candle to that stache. It is the standard by which all moustaches are to be judged.
(http://digilander.libero.it/mikementzer/m2.jpg)

Bay likey!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: BayGBM on July 16, 2012, 10:45:36 PM
The very first bodybuilder I saw in person was a guy named Scott Wilson back in the early 80's.   I recognized him from the magazines at the time.   He was at the San Francisco Airport sitting by the departure gate where I was with my parents.   He was wearing a polo shirt and shorts and had the biggest forearms I had ever seen.   Most people when they think of Scott Wilson talk about his enormous shoulders, but the guy has enormous ripped forearms muscles that looked really freaky.   I wonder what ever happened to that guy.

I remember him too.  Would be cool to see what he looks like now.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: tommywishbone on July 16, 2012, 10:51:23 PM
The very first bodybuilder I saw in person was a guy named Scott Wilson back in the early 80's.   I recognized him from the magazines at the time.   He was at the San Francisco Airport sitting by the departure gate where I was with my parents.   He was wearing a polo shirt and shorts and had the biggest forearms I had ever seen.   Most people when they think of Scott Wilson talk about his enormous shoulders, but the guy has enormous ripped forearms muscles that looked really freaky.   I wonder what ever happened to that guy.

Scott was a partner in one of the first Gold's fanchises, located in San Jose. Kick ass gym.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: mossel on July 16, 2012, 11:38:40 PM
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Figo on July 17, 2012, 12:10:10 AM
The very first bodybuilder I saw in person was a guy named Scott Wilson back in the early 80's.   I recognized him from the magazines at the time.   He was at the San Francisco Airport sitting by the departure gate where I was with my parents.   He was wearing a polo shirt and shorts and had the biggest forearms I had ever seen.   Most people when they think of Scott Wilson talk about his enormous shoulders, but the guy has enormous ripped forearms muscles that looked really freaky.   I wonder what ever happened to that guy.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Figo on July 17, 2012, 12:11:01 AM
I remember him too.  Would be cool to see what he looks like now.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: enhancer on July 17, 2012, 01:51:59 AM
mentzer used too wank alot ,great strokes+++great forearms
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Raymondo on July 17, 2012, 03:10:35 AM
mentzer used too wank alot ,great strokes+++great forearms

Yes, reading his book I formed the impression that Mentzer was a massive wanker.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: _bruce_ on July 17, 2012, 04:19:00 AM
Pete Grymkoski was no slouch in the moustache department but he simply wasn't in Mike's league. The subtle curve at the lower, outer edges, the overall fullness and the sheer majesty of Mentzer's stache is simply unmatched even by today's standards. Grymko, I will grant you, showed promise, but he simply retired from the game far too early to achieve his full potential.

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: njflex on July 17, 2012, 06:23:39 AM
S WILSON BIG MAN,,LOOKED STRONG.EVEN WHEN YOUNG LOOKED LIKE OLDER GUY.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: BayGBM on July 17, 2012, 06:48:32 AM


Awesome!  Thanks.  He's still got a good frame and very decent muscle mass under that shirt!  :P
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Figo on July 17, 2012, 08:10:30 AM
Awesome!  Thanks.  He's still got a good frame and very decent muscle mass under that shirt!  :P

Looks in shape and appears healthy
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: oldtimer1 on July 17, 2012, 08:57:55 AM
Is this perfect form too? (205#)???



I count 255lbs. That's a 45, 35 an a 25lbs.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Figo on July 19, 2012, 08:03:56 AM
Somebody say forearms?
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Figo on July 19, 2012, 08:06:25 AM
And our very own hazbin
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Super Natural on July 19, 2012, 08:10:02 AM
.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: enhancer on July 19, 2012, 08:40:43 AM
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lol i feel sorry for the dog>woof woof great pic dude
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: _bruce_ on July 19, 2012, 08:43:29 AM
.

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: BayGBM on July 19, 2012, 12:24:21 PM
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I'm confused.  :-[
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: andreisdaman on July 22, 2012, 05:53:58 AM
Bay likey!

I actually think this is one of the greatest bodybuilding pics of all time
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: d0nny2600 on July 22, 2012, 06:45:18 AM
And our very own hazbin
Hazbin has crazy vacularity
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Rudee on July 22, 2012, 05:46:08 PM
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lol
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 23, 2012, 12:57:58 AM
One word about forearms: VIATOR
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Figo on July 23, 2012, 01:32:13 AM
.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: Dr Dutch on July 23, 2012, 01:36:42 AM
And who also had terrific forearms, in spite of being a midget, was Steve Brisbois..
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer's Forearms
Post by: The_Infidel on July 23, 2012, 02:12:12 AM
Mike Mentzer, the original bro-scientist. 

When I think of the time, money and emotional investment that young bodybuilders put into this crap it really pains me.  This is why 99% of amature bodybuilders get frustrated with their lack of results and eventually quit bodybuilding.

Drugs = quality physique
Natty = perma-bulker or twink

Those are your fucking options people.  Get to know them.