A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL High-intensity bodybuilding advice from the first man to win a perfect score in the Mr. Universe competition This one-of-a-kind book profiles the high-intensity training (HIT) techniques pioneered by the late Mike Mentzer, the legendary bodybuilder, leading trainer, and renowned bodybuilding consultant. His highly effective, proven approach enables bodybuilders to get results--and win competitions--by doing shorter, less frequent workouts each week. Extremely time-efficient, HIT sessions require roughly 40 minutes per week of training--as compared with the lengthy workout sessions many bodybuilders would expect to put in daily. In addition to sharing Mentzer's workout and training techniques, featured here is fascinating biographical information and striking photos of the world-class bodybuilder--taken by noted professional bodybuilding photographers--that will inspire and instruct serious bodybuilders and weight lifters everywhere.

Mike Mentzer was heralded as a leader in the world of bodybuilding for nearly three decades. His monthly column "Heavy Duty" was a highly popular feature in Ironman magazine until his death in 2001.

John R. Little is the author of several books on bodybuilding and martial arts. His articles have appeared in every major health and fitness periodical in North America. Little has also taken over authorship of Mike Mentzer's popular "Heavy Duty" column in Ironman.