Mike Mentzer

Mike Mentzer was an American bodybuilder and fitness expert, best known for his success in professional bodybuilding during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He gained fame for winning the 1979 Mr. Olympia heavyweight title and for his unique training philosophy called "Heavy Duty," which emphasized high intensity and low volume workouts. Mentzer believed in maximizing muscle growth by focusing on fewer, more intense workouts, contrasting with traditional high-volume training methods. Beyond bodybuilding, he was also a writer and advocate for a more scientific approach to fitness, contributing to discussions on exercise and nutrition.