High-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way
Summary:
The book outlines a bodybuilding philosophy that emphasizes brief, intense weightlifting sessions to maximize muscle growth and strength gains while minimizing time spent in the gym. It provides detailed workout routines, nutritional advice, and the science behind Mentzer's revolutionary approach to resistance training.
Key points:
1. High-Intensity Training (HIT): The book's main concept. HIT involves short, infrequent, intense workouts to increase muscle size and strength.
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