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Title: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: tommywishbone on January 17, 2013, 09:12:26 PM
Mike 30 minutes before stepping onstage for prejudging for the 1980 Olympia.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Jon Harridan on January 17, 2013, 09:20:41 PM
Anymore pics of Mike from the show?
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: arce1988 on January 17, 2013, 10:22:06 PM
  Great
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Figo on January 17, 2013, 11:39:34 PM
Cool
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: The Italian Lifter on January 18, 2013, 12:19:02 AM
he looks POWERFUL not just big, but i guess i'm a little biased since i like heavy duty
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Raymondo on January 18, 2013, 12:25:04 AM
Weak chest... then he wondered why he got fifth
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: WillGrant on January 18, 2013, 01:28:41 AM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/5f35b7a0ea6f3598b47a2db289b46a4b/tumblr_mgsd8ne3XT1rth2cqo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Figo on January 18, 2013, 01:36:43 AM
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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: WillGrant on January 18, 2013, 01:38:00 AM
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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Figo on January 18, 2013, 01:51:48 AM
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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: WillGrant on January 18, 2013, 01:54:38 AM
 ;D

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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Figo on January 18, 2013, 03:22:23 AM
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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Tito24 on January 18, 2013, 03:29:09 AM
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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Figo on January 18, 2013, 03:42:30 AM
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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: WillGrant on January 18, 2013, 03:51:41 AM
(http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/off-topic/144612d1191557136-jayhawks-long-arm-creepiness-perv.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Tito24 on January 18, 2013, 04:00:04 AM
hahaa nice one Will
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Jon Harridan on January 18, 2013, 05:06:36 AM
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That's the female Ronnie Coleman! :o
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Figo on January 18, 2013, 06:34:11 AM
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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Tito24 on January 18, 2013, 06:59:00 AM
tbombz

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Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: el numero uno on January 18, 2013, 07:05:28 AM
Haha great thread
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: MAXX on January 18, 2013, 07:06:03 AM
intelligent man with mustache and glasses

Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Tito24 on January 18, 2013, 07:07:24 AM
(http://ep.xhamster.com/000/023/422/668_1000.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: MAXX on January 18, 2013, 07:24:40 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/540391_511381082229911_743599284_n.jpg)

(http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6/e2ba7e2e0933a124f5dd29d895db3077/l.jpg)

(http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/1323/0/d/roycalender-mikementzer-boyercoe-dannypadilla-dennistinnerino-frankzane-chrisdickerson-kenwalker-tonyemmott1224513020.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: _bruce_ on January 18, 2013, 08:06:52 AM
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 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: oldtimer1 on January 18, 2013, 08:10:28 AM
intelligent man with mustache and glasses



One valid theory of bodybuilding exercise? A valid theory could be construed as a fact.  If there is only one valid way to train you better not have examples of those who train differently from what you say who are successful.

 I like Mike Mentzer. I still have just about every magazine article he wrote. He was someone who I copied his routines from for many years. I do have to admit he is a flawed individual as we all are in his sometimes insane rantings. Double blind studies considering if multiple sets are better than one set have been done but so many factors are beyond control such as motivation, experience, survey size and genetic athletic potential.

Many volume trainers do train to failure. Just that one to four sets are getting progressively harder as fatigue sets in and the last 5th set is failure. Getting stronger means different things. Is getting stronger a one rep value? Is getting stronger  using an X amount of weight for 5 sets of 12 reps under a certain time frame also getting stronger? Both can be a goal but which is best for building muscle?

The fact remains and it's not a theory is that the majority of successful bodybuilders have used volume. Another fact is that all successful bodybuilders used by Arthur Jones to promote his machines and training principles were successful champions prior to his machines. One glaring example is Sergio Oliva who visited for a very short time to train on Nautilus who is used as a Nautilus success story. He used conventional equipment mainly prior to his visit and after his visit with plenty of volume.  
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Thespritz0 on January 18, 2013, 08:10:54 AM
Anymore pics of Mike from the show?
^^
Mike making Zane look like a ballerina... :D
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Thespritz0 on January 18, 2013, 08:14:38 AM
Mentzer WAS shredded for the contest...but huge as well!!!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Thespritz0 on January 18, 2013, 08:27:37 AM
Amazing conditioning.....
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Mr Nobody on January 18, 2013, 08:36:29 AM
Mike was the man knew alot and a great physique.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Jon Harridan on January 18, 2013, 08:50:28 AM
Mike Mentzer, one of my all time favourites!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Thespritz0 on January 18, 2013, 08:51:07 AM
With the trophy he truly deserved, but instead Weider made him pose for a protein powder ad...
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Thespritz0 on January 18, 2013, 09:05:39 AM
For those who love angle-shots, look at this (!!!!): :o
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: _bruce_ on January 18, 2013, 09:09:03 AM
Pretty big for a new ager.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: MAXX on January 18, 2013, 11:17:47 AM
One valid theory of bodybuilding exercise? A valid theory could be construed as a fact.  If there is only one valid way to train you better not have examples of those who train differently from what you say who are successful.

 I like Mike Mentzer. I still have just about every magazine article he wrote. He was someone who I copied his routines from for many years. I do have to admit he is a flawed individual as we all are in his sometimes insane rantings. Double blind studies considering if multiple sets are better than one set have been done but so many factors are beyond control such as motivation, experience, survey size and genetic athletic potential.

Many volume trainers do train to failure. Just that one to four sets are getting progressively harder as fatigue sets in and the last 5th set is failure. Getting stronger means different things. Is getting stronger a one rep value? Is getting stronger  using an X amount of weight for 5 sets of 12 reps under a certain time frame also getting stronger? Both can be a goal but which is best for building muscle?

The fact remains and it's not a theory is that the majority of successful bodybuilders have used volume. Another fact is that all successful bodybuilders used by Arthur Jones to promote his machines and training principles were successful champions prior to his machines. One glaring example is Sergio Oliva who visited for a very short time to train on Nautilus who is used as a Nautilus success story. He used conventional equipment mainly prior to his visit and after his visit with plenty of volume.  
right or wrong he had personality and was an intelligent thinker and not just a mindless follower. nothing like the dumb bunch of drugged up meatheads you see today. these bodybuilders today even needs nutritionists and drug gurus to tell them what to take every day and they do it without question.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: anabolichalo on January 18, 2013, 11:32:13 AM
;D

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she does a lot of nasty porn where she assfucks men with HUGE strapon dildos

(http://www.straponnyc.com/strapondate1coverlargesize.JPG)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Jon Harridan on January 18, 2013, 11:36:52 AM
right or wrong he had personality and was an intelligent thinker and not just a mindless follower. nothing like the dumb bunch of drugged up meatheads you see today. these bodybuilders today even needs nutritionists and drug gurus to tell them what to take every day and they do it without question.

It seems Ben Pakulski isn't averse to being a drug guru and making a bit of dough himself.

http://www.benpakulski.com/online-coaching-services/
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: anabolichalo on January 18, 2013, 11:38:41 AM
always loved this pic, makes you wonder what life would be like on steroids


(http://www.darkwoods.com/bodybuilder/male/bb/gallery/fullsize/mentze37.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Jon Harridan on January 18, 2013, 12:04:37 PM
always loved this pic, makes you wonder what life would be like on steroids


(http://www.darkwoods.com/bodybuilder/male/bb/gallery/fullsize/mentze37.jpg)

It wouldn't make a difference. The novelty of big muscles would fade quickly.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: anabolichalo on January 18, 2013, 12:05:29 PM
It wouldn't make a difference. The novelty of big muscles would fade quickly.
i guess
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Jon Harridan on January 18, 2013, 12:15:40 PM
i guess

You have to be happy on the inside.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: The Italian Lifter on January 18, 2013, 12:28:51 PM
With the trophy he truly deserved, but instead Weider made him pose for a protein powder ad...

for me Mike is Mr.O 1980
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Mr Nobody on January 18, 2013, 12:49:39 PM
Live footage at 1:51
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Raymondo on January 18, 2013, 12:59:30 PM
always loved this pic, makes you wonder what life would be like on steroids


(http://www.darkwoods.com/bodybuilder/male/bb/gallery/fullsize/mentze37.jpg)

http://www.wyomingwoman.net/Mike%20Mentzer%20-%20MMI%20-%201982.htm

HAUSE:  What do you fear the most?

 

MENTZER:  That anabolic steroids may have somehow altered my personality.  Many people fear that taking steroids will adversely affect them physically.  I’m more concerned about the way they might have affected me psychologically or my personality.  Scares me to death!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: _bruce_ on January 18, 2013, 01:37:18 PM
Steroids turned Mentzer into a monster.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Ronnie Rep on January 18, 2013, 01:49:55 PM
for me Mike is Mr.O 1980
I agree!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: wild willie on January 18, 2013, 02:02:16 PM
MENTZER LOOKS AWESOME!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: oldtimer1 on January 18, 2013, 03:03:35 PM
^^
Mike making Zane look like a ballerina... :D

Zane looks way better than Mentzer in that picture.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: oldtimer1 on January 18, 2013, 03:08:34 PM
While steroids I believe definitely do effect you psychologically it was the amphetamines that Mike admitted to using made him a wreck. Taking steroids makes you feel confident, aggressive and gives you a feeling of well being. When coming off completely you feel timid, nervous and depressed. Combine that with his amphetamine drug addiction makes for a sick individual.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: johnny1 on January 18, 2013, 03:15:25 PM
One of the all time best pictures of Mentzer, for the late 1970s this was as good as it got in this type of shot 8)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: johnny1 on January 18, 2013, 03:19:12 PM
Another great causal picture in the gym, Very thick ruggered physique back in the day
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Rhomboids on January 18, 2013, 03:24:34 PM
Does anyone have that Night of Champions review he did for Ironman where he called Gunter Hitlers dream come true or something like that?  Only article for him that escapes me.  Could've been Musclemag...
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: arce1988 on January 18, 2013, 03:28:04 PM

HAUSE:  What do you fear the most?

 

MENTZER:  That anabolic steroids may have somehow altered my personality.  Many people fear that taking steroids will adversely affect them physically.  I’m more concerned about the way they might have affected me psychologically or my personality.  Scares me to death!





 It does.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: njflex on January 18, 2013, 04:03:30 PM
Another great causal picture in the gym, Very thick ruggered physique back in the day
great discription,,,
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: wild willie on January 18, 2013, 05:05:17 PM
Mike looked wicked in that twisting triceps pose!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Kahn.N.Singh on January 18, 2013, 05:13:50 PM
Dude had a sick physique.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: wild willie on January 18, 2013, 08:53:56 PM
Dude had a sick physique.

mike looks sensational there.....pretty small waist.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: jwb on January 18, 2013, 09:02:26 PM
One of the all time best pictures of Mentzer, for the late 1970s this was as good as it got in this type of shot 8)
that pic isn't from 1979.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: tommywishbone on January 18, 2013, 09:07:45 PM
that pic isn't from 1979.

Hmm? I think it might be prejudging at the 1979 Universe. I could be wrong.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Viking11 on January 18, 2013, 09:08:55 PM
Awesome physique,  independent thinker- remember when that was a virtue?
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: jwb on January 18, 2013, 09:25:44 PM
Hmm? I think it might be prejudging at the 1979 Universe. I could be wrong.
mike didn't compete in the 1979 universe Tommy.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: hazbin on January 18, 2013, 09:28:18 PM
Dude had a sick physique.



haha they should make this a mandatory pose now.   could you imagine these freaks trying to do that???
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: tommywishbone on January 18, 2013, 09:29:18 PM
mike didn't compete in the 1979 universe Tommy.

I think you're right but I'm confused.   IFBB Mr Universe 1977, 1978, 1979?  
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: MAXX on January 18, 2013, 09:31:05 PM
Does anyone have that Night of Champions review he did for Ironman where he called Gunter Hitlers dream come true or something like that?  Only article for him that escapes me.  Could've been Musclemag...
lol that's hilarious
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: hazbin on January 18, 2013, 09:34:52 PM
I think you're right but I'm confused.   IFBB Mr Universe 1977, 1978, 1979?  

1978  with Carlos Rodrigous and Tom Platz
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: tommywishbone on January 18, 2013, 09:36:22 PM
1978  with Carlos Rodrigous and Tom Platz

Bang!  That's it.   Thanks man.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: hazbin on January 18, 2013, 09:49:17 PM
Bang!  That's it.   Thanks man.

fugg!!   hard to believe he was my height and 210-215. i competed at 235-239 and didn't look near that amazing.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: jwb on January 18, 2013, 10:28:27 PM
Bang!  That's it.   Thanks man.
Ha those 2 pics  aren't from that show either no matter what google images says.

He wore number 87 that day and looked his best ever in my opinion.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: hazbin on January 18, 2013, 10:42:17 PM
Ha those 2 pics  aren't from that show either no matter what google images says.

He wore number 87 that day and looked his best ever in my opinion.

that's Reid Schindle in the middle. from Winnipeg Canada.  Ben Weider stated Reid had better genetics than Arnold.   squandered his potential.  mind you at the time Canadians could only turn pro at the universe. and between usa and europe, chances are they would never give it to him
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: tommywishbone on January 18, 2013, 10:43:33 PM
that's Reid Schindle in the middle. from Winnipeg Canada.  Ben Weider stated Reid had better genetics than Arnold.   squandered his potential.  mind you at the time Canadians could only turn pro at the universe. and between usa and europe, chances are they would never give it to him

always liked Reid's physique.   Torso was absolutely similar to Arnold's and could have been huge.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: jwb on January 18, 2013, 10:48:14 PM
Guy is a rascal too!

A four-time Mr. Canada winner is again facing charges for marijuana production and trafficking, this time in connection with what police are calling a "sophisticated," million-dollar grow-op.
Garry Reid Schindle, 62, and Devron Theodore Lee, 36, were arrested Thursday morning after police executed a search warrant in the 500 block of Madison Street, a mostly commercial street near Polo Park mall. Police seized more than $1-million worth of marijuana plants.
Beginning in 1978, Reid Schindle won the Mr. Canada body building contest four years running. He also competed in the Mr. Universe competition, placing second in 1980.
Family confirmed Saturday Reid Schindle's first name is Garry.
The bust happened following a lengthy joint investigation between the province's Safe Neighbourhoods initiative and Winnipeg police. Inside the Madison Street building, officers found a pot-growing operation with $65,000 of equipment.
They also seized eight one-pound bags of marijuana, which are worth $20,000 on the street, and 987 marijuana plants. The plants are worth $1,105,440 on the street, police said.
In 1998, Schindle was charged with marijuana production and trafficking after Steinbach RCMP found more than 5,000 pot plants and hydroponic equipment inside a farm building on Schindle's property west of Blumenort.
At the time, RCMP called it one of the largest grow-ops ever uncovered in Manitoba.
Charges, however, were stayed amid concerns the RCMP improperly searched Schindle's farm.
Acting on a tip about an outdoor grow operation at the farm, officers on more than one occasion searched Schindle's property without first obtaining a search warrant, according to Free Press reports.
Schindle's lawyer in that case, Sheldon Pinx, could not be reached Saturday evening.
Schindle and Lee have been charged with producing marijuana and possessing it for the purpose of trafficking. They were released on a promise to appear.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: tommywishbone on January 18, 2013, 10:50:22 PM
". . . Police seized more than $1-million worth of marijuana plants. . ."

So in the real world; the cops found a shoe box full of weed and 10 packs of rolling papers. ::)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Master Blaster on January 18, 2013, 11:31:38 PM
Zane looks way better than Mentzer in that picture.

yes
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: tommywishbone on January 19, 2013, 12:06:07 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Figo on January 19, 2013, 12:07:50 AM
". . . Police seized more than $1-million worth of marijuana plants. . ."

So in the real world; the cops found a shoe box full of weed and 10 packs of rolling papers. ::)

Yes, a sophisticated organized crime syndicate gripping the city in fear...
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: jwb on January 19, 2013, 12:08:08 AM
I feel like mike regressed after 1978 in the legs and pecs.

Although there are few pics around of his early 1979 shows where he won one of them.

Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: tommywishbone on January 19, 2013, 12:12:15 AM
Yes, a sophisticated organized crime syndicate gripping the city in fear...

hahhhhahahaa  ;D       Run for your life!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Viking11 on July 22, 2014, 09:44:58 AM
I feel like mike regressed after 1978 in the legs and pecs.

Although there are few pics around of his early 1979 shows where he won one of them.


He started doing aerobics-cardio prior to the 79 Olympia. He was not into them before, but realized he was too out of shape and wouldn't get there without the additional activity.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Thespritz0 on July 22, 2014, 12:06:55 PM
S I C K  photo!!!!
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: Danimal77 on July 22, 2014, 07:59:26 PM
(http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/off-topic/144612d1191557136-jayhawks-long-arm-creepiness-perv.jpg)

Do you have these pics saved on your HD?  :-X
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: _bruce_ on July 23, 2014, 08:38:02 AM
". . . Police seized more than $1-million worth of marijuana plants. . ."

So in the real world; the cops found a shoe box full of weed and 10 packs of rolling papers. ::)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: ChopperRider on July 23, 2014, 08:45:19 AM
Ha those 2 pics  aren't from that show either no matter what google images says.

He wore number 87 that day and looked his best ever in my opinion.

And as Hazbin can verify.....Reid Schindle probably trained all of 6 weeks for that show.

World beater physique, egg beater brain.
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: old-school-lifter on July 24, 2014, 10:54:57 PM
always loved this pic, makes you wonder what life would be like on steroids


(http://www.darkwoods.com/bodybuilder/male/bb/gallery/fullsize/mentze37.jpg)

nice rug Mikes rocking
Title: Re: Mike Mentzer 1980
Post by: pellius on July 25, 2014, 07:19:47 PM
One of my all time favorites.

(http://treino.net/wp-content/uploads/mike-ray-mentzer-02.jpg)