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The Origins of High-Intensity Weight Training
34:01 - 41:50 (07:49)
Mike Menzur's principles of high-intensity training and weight lifting were refined from Arthur Jones' Nautilus machines and his training methods. Jones was the first to point out the scientific principles of muscle growth, emphasizing the importance of intensity and recovery.
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Arthur Jones, the creator of Nautilus machines, was the first person to introduce the science behind muscle growth and has been attributed as the origin of high-intensity weight training.
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Arthur Jones, the creator of Nautilus machines, was the first person to introduce the science behind muscle growth and has been attributed as the origin of high-intensity weight training. Mike Mentzer was a heavy advocate and follower of Jones's training methods, refining and adapting them for his own use as a bodybuilder and coach.
ChapterThe Origins of High-Intensity Weight Training
Episode#235: Dorian Yates on High Intensity Training, Injury Prevention, and Building Maximum Muscle
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In high-intensity training, people tend to make the mistake of using too much weight, leading to possible injuries.
38:02 - 41:50 (03:48)
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In high-intensity training, people tend to make the mistake of using too much weight, leading to possible injuries. Using weight as a tool and going beyond the point of failure with the assistance of a training partner can help achieve better results.