Author Topic: Mike Mentzer (Read 100612 times)

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #250 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:03:30 AM »

mike made the biggest contribution to bodybuilding training. he has the only complete theory as to the right way to train (it is an actual professional thesis/ argument) all other methods are indefinite eg- the volume method is not precise, people advocating in specific various volume etc, eg- weider principles. his method was complete and exact.

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #251 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:07:39 AM »

I remember my Dad hung out with MM once. This guy he tells me drank 4 milk shakes then proceeded to do 400 rock bottom, ass to the grass front squats wearing only a muslim prayer robe and when he finished he decided to pummel his 1982 Chevy Nova into a piece of scrap metal cause he claimed the car was injecting negative training advices into his brain.

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #252 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:10:36 AM »

im assuming the above comment is a joke

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #253 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:11:08 AM »

Quote from: D.L. 5 on April 17, 2007, 05:10:36 AM

im assuming the above comment is a joke

Wouldn't I say if it was you shithead

Smanjh · « **Reply #254 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:24:43 AM »

I respected Mike for stearing me away from the bullshit in Flex. His advice was to the other extreme, but better than usual. Most of all, he taught us to question every expert before blindly following suit.

RIP

Bear · « **Reply #255 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:29:31 AM »

To reply to this is to give affirmation to the pointless accrument of posts this thread represents..........damn I fell for it!!

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #256 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:33:24 AM »

Quote from: BroadStreetBruiser on April 17, 2007, 05:11:08 AM

Wouldn't I say if it was you shithead

see a psychiatrist for your frustrations in life

jaejonna · « **Reply #257 on:** April 17, 2007, 05:37:56 AM »

Mike 'Meltdown' Mentzer ............when God was handing out patience, he traded his for another portion of coo-koo...

mentally weak

dr.chimps · « **Reply #258 on:** April 17, 2007, 06:55:13 AM »

Quote from: MTC on April 16, 2007, 08:41:44 PM

I think if you want something different in regards to MM you would be served a few ways.

Firstly, you could review his history with Arthur Jones, and his help in the development of Nautilus. Groundbreaking stuff at the time.

Secondly, you could study his fascination with Ayn Rand, an author and the originator of the philosphy of objectivism. It is a philosophy based on reason. She wrote two great novels, "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead". One is a story of "the perfect man", the other a great book on the modern day free market economy.

You might also realize that unlike the average bodybuilder who injests massive juice, eats a lot and then sleeps all day, MM tried to understand the science behind bodybuilding and push the envelope.

I am not a huge MM fan but he is worthy of mention and you asked what could be said that hasn't been said already.....

She was a mediocre writer, at best, and her 'philosophy,' such as it is, has largely been dismissed for years as cultish and insular, not to mention hideously selfish. Go to any philospophy prof at any respected uni and ask about it. He/she'll just sadly roll her eyes at you, pat you on the shoulder, and wish you the best, maybe ask you if you need some spare change.

Rimbaud · « **Reply #259 on:** April 17, 2007, 08:40:01 AM »

Quote from: BroadStreetBruiser on April 17, 2007, 05:07:39 AM

I remember my Dad hung out with MM once. This guy he tells me drank 4 milk shakes then proceeded to do 400 rock bottom, ass to the grass front squats wearing only a muslim prayer robe and when he finished he decided to pummel his 1982 Chevy Nova into a piece of scrap metal cause he claimed the car was injecting negative training advices into his brain.

Nice story.

War-Horse · « **Reply #260 on:** April 17, 2007, 08:49:26 AM »

Quote from: BroadStreetBruiser on April 17, 2007, 05:07:39 AM

I remember my Dad hung out with MM once. This guy he tells me drank 4 milk shakes then proceeded to do 400 rock bottom, ass to the grass front squats wearing only a muslim prayer robe and when he finished he decided to pummel his 1982 Chevy Nova into a piece of scrap metal cause he claimed the car was injecting negative training advices into his brain.

I love a happy ending.

HUGEPECS · « **Reply #261 on:** April 17, 2007, 09:00:18 AM »

does anybody knows what causes him to take a dirt nap so early?. they never said what really happened

figgs · « **Reply #262 on:** April 17, 2007, 11:32:54 AM »

Quote from: HUGEPECS on April 17, 2007, 09:00:18 AM

does anybody knows what causes him to take a dirt nap so early?. they never said what really happened

His mental health progressively declined all throughout his life. Soon before he died he was said to have been admitted to a mental institution where he had the biggest meltdown known to man. Being in complete denial of his own madness, he tirelessly fought to escape day after day, hour after hour before he was given a lobotomy. The lobotomy caused his brain functions to cease altogether almost immediately after surgury and he died. His brother Ray had a meltdown 2 days later after learning of his brother's death and took a swan dive off the roof of his house.

natural al · « **Reply #263 on:** April 17, 2007, 12:40:09 PM »

Quote from: figgs on April 17, 2007, 11:32:54 AM

His mental health progressively declined all throughout his life. Soon before he died he was said to have been admitted to a mental institution where he had the biggest meltdown known to man. Being in complete denial of his own madness, he tirelessly fought to escape day after day, hour after hour before he was given a lobotomy. The lobotomy caused his brain functions to cease altogether almost immediately after surgury and he died. His brother Ray had a meltdown 2 days later after learning of his brother's death and took a swan dive off the roof of his house.

really? I've never heard that...

The_Iron_Disciple · « **Reply #264 on:** April 17, 2007, 11:20:54 PM »

Mentzer was, without a doubt, one of the greatest Bodybuilders of all time ... he did quite a bit for the Sport. R.I.P Mike and Ray.

Smanjh · « **Reply #265 on:** April 17, 2007, 11:42:54 PM »

Quote from: natural al on April 17, 2007, 12:40:09 PM

really? I've never heard that...

Thats because it did not happen quite like that. Instead, Mike died from a heart attack after filming his video. Who knows how Ray died.

Bluto · « **Reply #266 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:15:11 AM »

POSSIBLY

THE BIGGEST NUT

IN BODYBUILDING HISTORY!

AND THE GREATEST

MASTERMIND!

Bluto · « **Reply #267 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:17:16 AM »

BUMP FOR THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX AND DRUGS!!!

Mars · « **Reply #268 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:17:32 AM »

Is he still training nowadays with his twin brother?

L.T. · « **Reply #269 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:18:59 AM »

Is he still training nowadays with his twin brother?

He and his brother died a few years back.

Bluto · « **Reply #270 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:19:51 AM »

HE IS IS TRAINING IN THE GREAT GYM IN THE SKY!!!

HEAVEN GYM!

Mars · « **Reply #271 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:20:35 AM »

Quote from: L.T. on April 24, 2007, 08:18:59 AM

Is he still training nowadays with his twin brother?

He and his brother died a few years back.

LIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bluto · « **Reply #272 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:21:24 AM »

HE'S STILL OUT THERE

TAKING INTENSITY TO NEW LEVELS

THE WORLD COUDLNT TAKE THAT MUCH INTENSITY

SO HE HAD TO MAKE HIS OWN WORLD

AND HE DID

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #273 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:29:37 AM »

I bet Heaven Gym is crowded.

Petrucci · « **Reply #274 on:** April 24, 2007, 08:30:53 AM »

hey bluto, where are your threads about great mustaches?