MIKE MENTZER: THE COMPLETE INTERVIEW (1991)

[@williamlawlor7445]

Mike Mentzer, the real 1980 mr O. Its a massive shame he died so young. He was honest, intelligent and articulate. RIP.

[@rbbrum110]

Can't believe he got to that level from 30-45 minutes per day 4x/week. No way he could make it today with that schedule.

[@danb3703]

When you find mike, its like realizing you’ve been lying to yourself for a very long time…

[@sasaha8389]

Arnold rigged the 80s mr. olympia. He was disrespectful and a snake over the others. I can understand why Arnold hated Mike Mentzer when Mike called out Arnold on his BS about the Bodybuilding knowledge. Mike was ahead of everyone of these Bodybuilders.

[@timswisher895]

​@@rbbrum110Dorian Yates used the same principles.

[@Meemeeseecoo]

@@rbbrum110, Dorian Yates did the same thing and he would dominate today.

[@Mrs-zq2se]

He was so comprehensive, no wasted words. Complete Spartan

[@daniloz5673]

Legend

[@sublimesense7761]

the guys a moron. he said if you take steroids and don't train you won't get any results

[@Turnpost2552]

Dude he is extremly well spoken holy crap.

[@squidford8934]

He was in med school too

[@sasaha8389]

Its Mike Mentzer, the real Budybuilding goat

[@network735]

Him and dorian Yates 2 most intellectual bodybuilders going

[@ransomedavis2208]

speaks alot better than arnie even speaks now

[@JM-jq7ft]

yea, intellectual first, bodybuilding pioneer second

[@messiahsfollower4643]

Mike was is and will always be the "Bruce Lee" of bodybuilding...he was so far ahead of his time.. As always, thank you John.

[@nunya464]

The dude was a meth head

[@penguindawg8817]

He's not " Bruce Lee" of bodybuilding, he's Mike mentzer of bodybuilding, legend.

[@messiahsfollower4643]

@@penguindawg8817 it's an analogy ....and no shit.

[@markgothard7158]

Maybe so, then Eugene Sandow is Ip man.

[@Tfit7]

@@ChrisAnderson1986 Would You rather work 2 to 3 days a week to make $100,000 a year or 12 hours a day, seven days a week to make the same? If a guy wants to be in the gym every day for two hours and look in the mirror at himself while watching the pump occur second by second then have at it. Many people just want to get some results in the least amount that is necessary While pursuing other things in life with the extra time.

[@c.s.4273]

We need Mike Mentzer so badly in todays confused world!

[@mizukarate]

Really. I have gotten some help from Mike's videos and books. Additionally he was very knowledgeable in the area of philosophy. I enjoy much of his view.

[@sublimesense7761]

the guys a moron. he said if you take steroids and don't train you won't get any results

[@baronmeduse]

Except for his devotion to Ayn Rand's nonsense. We can do without that amateurism.

[@mizukarate]

@@baronmeduse I don't care for her much. I am also not a big fan of his atheism. All this said he knew his philosophy.

[@frankrobertolsvik6988]

Absolutley! A honnest inteligent person like Mike, we havent seen after him. RIP.❤

[@locol0c0]

I can only wish today's TV returns to this standard. What an interview, genuine discussion, no shouting, no agendas, a genuine interest for knowledge and level-headed truthful responses with no desire to appear smart or anything

[@great1004]

It's not like that anymore they're all in it for themselves and not in it to genuinely to help people they just want to bullshit everybody.. to further their own agenda

[@great1004]

Mike was a real good guy... he genuinely wanted to help people achieve success in fitness and bodybuilding ...he will be truly missed by the REAL bodybuilding/fitness community

[@hollybanville474]

No agenda, I love that I'm not alone against the agendas

[@Tom-rn3yg]

It is like a video from an entirely different culture.

[@AAron-gr3jk]

And without the need to promote products or supplements:)

[@earlofdrumer1851]

The thinking man's bodybuilder. Mike Mentzer is a legitimate idol and role model.

[@sublimesense7761]

the guys a moron. he said if you take steroids and don't train you won't get any results

[@dalefehring9537]

Uncrowned 1980 Mr Olympia , the judges stuffed up big time with this one and everybody knows it.

[@steelphantom9105]

Agree, politics Weider and Arnold stole the contest from Mike.

[@rickgarcia8481]

Lol, people keep saying 80 winner, the guy was 5th. I'm sure the others in front of him think they won. There have been many controversial olympias, but most made up there mind to come back better each year. Mike was weak mentally. Couldn't handle defeat. Ask Cutler how he managed to keep trying that is relentless effort.

[@dalon6900]

@@rickgarcia8481 No Mike just didn't want to support an organisation he knew was rigged and the politics around it.

[@mrnobody1546]

​@@rickgarcia8481i think there's a difference between losing to prime Ronnie Coleman and straight up robbery

[@abhijitha4071]

​@@rickgarcia8481Lol you are not weak but a stud to say " Fck you" to people who rob you Mr.Olympia didn't seem worth it cause it was ruled by people who found Mike and his revolutionary training principles as a threat to their source of income So even placing Mike in top 3 was something they feared

[@zakialiabbas1986]

Was ahead of his time for sure. Mike seemed to be a sensitive guy at heart who just couldn’t bear the politics aspect of competitive bodybuilding and just gave up. Had he kept competing he would have won for sure.

[@cm5933]

1000%

[@carson3811]

He definitely had sex with young men and ended up addicted to meth.. and there is a saying what's the difference between a straight man and a gay man.. a dollar bag of meth.. but he was a smart guy and definitely new his stuff and had one of the best psyches in his prime.. and now your guy that works out at your local gym .. looks natty but he's taking twice the amount of gear Mike and others were..who were pro bodybuilder's and legends.. and there's teenager now taking tren and all-sorts and look like there natural it's crazy social media has alot to do with it.. Instagram influencer's taking gear for followers actors for movie rolls .. guys on reality TV shows all blasting gear .. and young girls getting plastic surgery in there early 20s wrecking there face

[@theryman4124]

He’s like Kai Green. Had they both kept going for a few more years they would have won eventually

[@vToneehh]

Imagine how big of a KZbin channel he would have had

[@TheGreatAli02]

It lost all its meaning once a semiretired Arnold won while looking like crap

[@timb8970]

I’m amazed how intelligent the interviewers’ questions were.

[@Tomaso-TheGreat]

they were pretty average, nothing you wouldn't expect.

[@skidipap8750]

​@@Tomaso-TheGreat yeeaah also it looked like they didnt know what even calories are

[@janlibourel7803]

One of the finest physiques ever to walk the planet, and so handsome, articulate, affable and knowledgeable. It just doesn't seem right that so fine a man should die so young! About 40 years ago I was running past Muscle Beach in Venice, and there was Mike Mentzer in all his glory. I exclaimed, "Hey, you're Mike Mentzer! Looking good!" He smiled pleasantly, and I continued on my course down to the Marina breakwater.

[@quantumpotential7639]

I was out there on the same day. I said HI to him and he gave me a thumbs uP. I think I happened up on him just moments after you did. Small world Missy.

[@groomys67]

Clever girl.

[@mroctober3657]

I remember you. I was walking my dog that day (RIP Mitzi). I saw Mike Metzer and congratulated him on the success of Conan The Barbarian. He did not reply.

[@zemm9003]

That sounds super gay.

[@popes446]

@@zemm9003 complimenting a guy is gay now is it.

[@robin-38-]

He sounds honest about everything and looks like he doesn't really give a fuck about anyone's opinion of him.

[@LiamFiesta]

That’s a good philosophy tbh

[@cm5933]

Amazing journalism. Legit and respectful questions

[@rogerfournier3284]

Mike Mentzer was my mentor from I met him in Venice, California in 1985.

[@douglas1321smith]

Have you got any tips to share like a workout routine to gain mass ?

[@rogerfournier3284]

@@douglas1321smith Eat more protein with complex carbohydrates. For example if you weigh 180 lbs. Eat 180 grams of protein plus carbs each day.

[@capcadoi]

He's a pleasure to listen to. For the record, I'm not a bodybuilder and haven't spent more than a few odd months in the gym but I can't stop listening. He's extremely eloquent and quickwitted.

[@fender1000100]

John you keep giving us gems to remember the late great Mike Mentzer. Keeping his legacy alive and inspiring futures generations. Many thanks.

[@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE]

Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you are enjoying the content.

[@vladimirvatkov4100]

That was a great interview. Mike is so well-spoken and educated - a great legend of the sport. Interviewers were also great, hard to see such journalism nowadays.

[@mattheweverly2174]

That was a terrific interview! Mentzer's knowledge is still being viewed today because people are so misinformed and are hitting plateaus due to over-training. Superb Bodybuilder.

[@woahitsmeach9150]

never really knew anything about mike mentzer, only seen clips, he seems like goldmine of knowledge if you’re willing to listen

[@au10666]

wow, bring back these kind of interviews! so professional and knowlegable.

[@214-v4g]

Yep. No women

[@Karsten-h3f]

That’s real

[@jeffreywingham5302]

What a great man, lost him way too soon.

[@PLeNTeA88]

Wayyyy tooo soon

[@TheBoon14]

I’m a huge Mentzer fan but to confirm it was probably due to prolonged amphetamine and steroid use, correct?

[@bolobuddy6702]

@@TheBoon14 yes he was known to use Dbol for prolonged periods of time and heavy amphetamine use, both no good for the heart

[@thehealthychefri]

@@TheBoon14 He and his brother Ray both were heavy smokers as well!

[@TheBoon14]

@@thehealthychefri no way! He smoked daily you say? Damn good to know.

[@MrPeterStevens]

I had no idea who Mike was until Jess Cavaliere mentioned him when he was talking about over training. Bought and read Heavy Duty II as a result. Guy was decades ahead of his time. Just brilliant. Thanks for posting John!

[@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE]

You’re welcome. Glad you’re enjoying the content.

[@ScottDaRock69]

Mike, man what a great human being he was. A great bodybuilder and the mustache was impeccable

[@klompsauce]

World class soup strainer

[@danielandrei1709]

The journalist is asking really good questions

[@mike.mentzers_top_guy]

I wish Mike Mentzer would still be alive today and i would want to tell him how much he inspired me and how much i learned from him and made me train the right way. Everything i know about bodybuilding science and diet i learned it all from him.

[@rarule1562]

Same

[@luciferianjesuslover9453]

This dude is my inspiration!

[@anthonypowell8591]

Thanks for posting this interview. A much younger me was one of the hosts, when we were doing a public access show in Santa Monica in the early 90's. (Please forgive the pants, don't know what I was thinking.) Thanks again!

[@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE]

Thanks very much for your post and, indeed, for having the prescience to have interviewed Mike at the time. You asked some very intelligent and probing questions, which doesn’t happen all that often in interviews, cable access or otherwise. Much appreciate you having done this and, on behalf of the viewers of this channel, I would like to thank you very much again. As far as the yellow pants go, hey, it was the early 90s in California. I was wearing a thin leather tie at the time!

[@anthonypowell8591]

@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE Thanks so much for your kind words, greatly appreciated!! Yes, I had some thin ties too, lol. Thanks again!

[@abdullahchhab2325]

@@anthonypowell8591 the pants and your interview are excellent!

[@anthonypowell8591]

@@abdullahchhab2325 Lol, early 90's for sure!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@anthonypowell8591]

@@abdullahchhab2325 Thank you sir, vintage 90's! Appreciate your kind words.

[@autumnapollonia]

A genius. I can listen to him for hours. I am always marveled at his brilliance and massively advanced vocabulary. He probably would have scored very high on Mensa.

[@DG123z]

God I love this guy. Wish I knew about him years ago.

[@locngo]

Wow those reporters were GOOD. Mike was VERY well-spoken, the man is very intelligent

[@thepanel2935]

Mike was a spokesman, a teacher, an articulate man, a straight-shooter and a truly knowledgeable dude. I think he is/was a fascinating person. I don't know anything about his 'competitive streak' or his rivalry against/towards other bodybuilders, but for those of us who simply listen to his presentations, he is a riveting and captivating speaker. Thanks, Mike... RIP.

[@krazie835]

I'm of the opinion Mike Mentzer was ahead of his time, and he has become a Legend.

[@solidtank7957]

He still compliments Arnold on his dedication to being an actor even after Arnold helped screw him over. Mike is the man.

[@THE_RAMALAMADINGDONG]

RIP Mike and Ray Mentzer you'll never know how much you're missed ..

[@JozsefWittek]

This video is amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@Kingtot]

Man, Mike is so "to the point" in his speech. Nothing wasted. Amazing.

[@halfsharona]

Mike went too early. What a guy and an inspiration. A true sporting legend, way ahead of his time.

[@duddy707]

This was excellent. Thank you

[@thomasweber6101]

What a great interview with such a great Person! 👍

[@geluzah]

If you look on his body language and the way he speaks, he actually knows that everything is saying has the most accurate answer, cannot be more specific than this. Good to hear this interview multiple times!

[@chevyvega6622]

i remember like it was yesterday when i was training with big M , helped me out so much, and had many long morning conversations on topics beyond lifting, the industry needs mike today....miss u mike and ms sharky

[@brucekent7442]

What a straight forward Man!

[@AntonioZL]

It's amazing how ahead of his time he was. Most of what he has said still holds true to this day, even with 30+ years of accumulating research since then.

[@rfdc]

Thanks for posting this!

[@RM-to8xr]

Been training mikes way for the last few weeks tracking lifts one set to maximum failure on each exercise and never looked better can’t wait for next summer thanks Mike ! My session today 20/25 mins !

[@RM-to8xr]

Just to add way stronger every next session! About 7 days later for same body parts

[@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE]

Congratulations on your progress!

[@RM-to8xr]

@@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE thank you ! My passion for body building has been reignited

[@jackdaniels2038]

Love how Mike is straight to the point.

[@Rocksolid23]

Guy was way ahead of his time. Back then, people only listened to the so-called champions. Little did they know that it's not just about reaching the top of the mountain, but the process of climbing it what matters most.

[@gotnoname3956]

Dude, I wish he would still be alive and give so much more interviews. This guy is such a legend and inspired me in regards to training and diet...so sad that he died so young.

[@leavingtellus3454]

Mike was truly one interesting humanbeing! His calmness and knowledge is inspiring. Thanks for sharing this interview

[@bigjastooo]

Defenitley gonna listen to this a bunch of times a lot of knowledge to scoop up

[@blakerdavis]

I'm glad he OK'd a few beers a week for me. Thanks Mike!

[@Aaron_S]

That was the only time Mike smiled in the interview 😂

[@Returnofthecrown]

Ahh thanks. This is a classic

[@sauceboss7165]

Blessed us with a gem

[@boombox5888]

Well spoken, an intellectual and the goat in bodybuilding.

[@3pac1970]

GREAT INTERVIEW THANKS DR. MENTZER UR THE KING

[@michaelmcginty2766]

Great guy. He took my phone call back when I was trng in my 20s. Really helpful. RIP!

[@jeremyheng1681]

This is really informative stuff, Mike was definitely ahead of his time, such intelligent and well-spoken man. Such a shame that the judges for 1980's Olympia screwed him...

[@moritztabor1678]

Thank you very much for uploading

[@5idi0us]

Genuinely one of the Best interviews of all time in general. Amazing questions, amazing answers, insights, knowledge, experience, humility and so much more. Rest In Peace Champ.

[@PeterJohnson-pu1ng]

This advice is worth $$. Great interview.

[@Kris-Ako]

Such a down to earth intelligent guy, respect to him, r.i.p Mike 💙

[@travispitts]

Mike was a genius, also good reads and interview when you can find them are Arthur Jones, Casey Viator and Dorian's Blood and Guts book/videos are excellent resources. But Mike was and still is the GOAT.

[@great1004]

Mike knows his shit... what a intelligent guy and a phenomenal bodybuilder he will be truly missed in the TRUE bodybuilding community...

[@GingerMulletYT]

What a video. Loved this

[@derekemmons7223]

One cannot deny Mike's way of training as being the most efficient, most common sense approach of all in the world of body building. He is about telling the truth rather than marketing a lie to the public in return for profiting off of those lies. For that reason he was shunned by many. Sad to see him pass at such at such a young age. R.I.P. Mike Mentzer.

[@giovanniciccone1323]

I will say this it is said 2 sets is better But those studies don’t account for the slowness of reps he did the 4-2-4 is insanely good with a tricep extension where I Usally can do 20 reps I could only do 12 with 4-2-4

[@mattlenton2012]

Well said.the man was a genius.

[@szymon308]

such a charismatic man, I wish he was my PT

[@Garrotegarrote]

Excellent interview

[@michelemarcolin2548]

Great interview, well conducted and well answered!

[@chandler23robinson]

I notice he speaks very well, but I also notice that when he speaks when you think he is going to say more, he stops, this mean because he just get straight to the point and not beating around the bush, I like that about him.

[@onlycryptofans]

I knew the name for a while. Only started watching Mike Mentzer over the last week and he was truly a genius!

[@great1004]

Mike is absolutely right on a lot of things he's talking about

[@sorrymommy8190]

The bluntness of MIke *in the early 90s* about the prevalence of steroid usage, its necessity to compete, and the admission that roid rage is a result of that persons personality and not the drug is so fucking ahead of its time.

[@usmaniqbal1322]

So educational and such a gentleman

[@thechange1013]

Complete truth teller, bold.

[@niklasyu5804]

Great interview ❤

[@shahzadkhosravi195]

seeing mike happy makes me so happy

[@terrydonegan1622]

Such an amazing person. And so sad he's no longer with us. R.i.peace Mike

[@wcy8199]

This guys having a unmatched intelligent on 90s era, all of his training philosophy are exactly same as what modern science looks like today. From the aspect of calorie control priciple, high intensity training method, steroid usage. Amazing guys!

[@truecrimefacts4786]

Dudes IQ is out of this world😮😂 like a scientists who became a bodybuilder. He’s speaking about it as though they are discussing a cure for cancer. Astounding.

[@psychedelictacos9118]

He went to medical school and studied chemistry and had ambitions to be a psychiatrist, like Frank Zane he had a strong scientific understanding of science, chemistry, physiology and anatomy!

[@lucasj8948]

This is so far ahead of its time

[@danfrontman]

Thanks for uploading this mate, awesome.

[@HEAVYDUTYCOLLEGE]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yunk9]

Mike is amazing but what really stood out was how great the journalists were what a difference compared to now.

[@andypicken7848]

What a engaging and convincing communicator Mike was. His crasp of logic reminds me of the top Amercan stock market investors.

[@mahadazzle676]

Visionary gentleman.

[@gennarolombardi1067]

Awesome guy and definitely a figure in bodybuilding who put it on the map like Arnold, Lou, Haney, and many many others.

[@knownoboundaries___]

I love Mike and his mind. It's also so refreshing to hear Mike talk about steroids. Tom Platz and Lee Priest are also really open about it.

[@hubertsteptoe3777]

Really liked that interview. It kind of put in context my experience eating. I look like I’m totally chicken, rice& asparagus but I eat almost anything but I don’t eat a lot.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

I'm still rocking a Mentzer stache.

[@mr.c8033]

Some very good questions by these two dudes.

[@anthonypowell8591]

Thank you

[@Dur677]

I support your Channel. I think the most people just want to sell exercises and products tho it it nice to see that some people listen to what HE has to say.

[@pab5161]

I think this one video could replace the entire fitness influencer industry.

[@waltersstreet]

Absolutely fascinating. Before pseudo-science and debunking entered the lexicon, Mike Mentzer was debunking pseudo-science.

[@planethuman1]

I've followed a metaphorical statement made by Mike in regards to achieving muscle failure for decades now, which is "Do you wanna drive to New York or fly?"

[@edgecenter4]

It was around 1980 that I competed in the Mr Minnesota contest. And Mike was the guest poser. The night before, they had a get together which ended up being a Q&A with Mike. The only thing I remember about the Q&A was his response to how much protein you needed. He claimed around 60 grams.. chicken fish, etc. He actually looked normal size in street clothes but when he posed it was way different. He was awesome. And his listed height of 5-8 is probably close. I stood next to him backstage and with no shoes he was a little shorter than I was. And I was 6-0.

[@Stierenkloot]

Excuse me? You need WAY more than 60 grams of protein. Or are you talking per meal?

[@cinecricupdates]

Mike will feel very happy, if he still alives today😢 as many people applying HIIT training

[@stefanoslalic2199]

Such an articulate human being. I wish he lived longer so he can continue sharing his huge knowledge.

[@Justjames89]

What a great interview

[@artielarengano9287]

This man inspired me to start working out

[@Emperor_of_Emperors]

his speeches are as well as gem

[@Quick_and_Dirty]

I wish I would have seen this all those years ago -- spent too many years trying to be like Arnold -- never took the roids, but I always thought I could be that way if I worked hard enough. Of course that's not true, and I could have spent all those years just enjoying weightlifting for it's own sake -- true wisdom in this video.