“You Wanna Get This Massive Figure and Only Train Fu*king 45 Minutes”: 50-YO Bodybuilder Disapproves Late Bodybuilding Legend’s Unorthodox Workout Philosophy

When it comes to the world of bodybuilding, there isn’t a single path to success. Each athlete has unique goals, and their journey to reach those goals is entirely different and never intersects with others. It’s all about experimenting and finding what works best for you. There have been several debates about what works best, but in complete honesty, it entirely depends on what your goal is.

In the world of bodybuilding, a notable comparison can be made between the training approaches of two legendary bodybuilders, Mike Mentzer and Lee Labrada. Mentzer followed a strict regimen of High-Intensity Training (HIT), focusing on push-pull leg workouts.

The battle of training philosophies between Labrada & Mentzer

Lee Labrada, a legendary bodybuilder who has achieved numerous prestigious titles such as Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe, holds the belief that each set of body parts should be trained with utmost attention and time. He says, “You are telling me that you wanna get this massive figure and only train fu*king 45 minutes.”

Elaborating his set of training, he says, “Most do train hard now, but back at when I trained like 2 hours sometimes and then an hour and a half at night.” In one of his interviews, the Mr. Olympia champion also states, “The HIT system does include performing some sets that are not taken to failure–about 3 or 4, just as in volume training–but the 3 sets before the final working set are “warm-up” sets, and according to the HIT system, do not constitute “sets.” Of course, this is simply a play on words. Everyone knows that if you’re lifting a weight, even if it’s for the purposes of warming up, it constitutes a set.”

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The main argument here is that with HIT, you’re simply exerting more energy without focusing on each muscle.

Lee Labrada and Mike Mentzer explore different approaches to muscle growth

Achieving a goal requires dedication and consistency. However, goals vary, and the ongoing debate between volume training and HIT has persisted for a long time. Lee Labrada challenges Mentzer’s gym routine philosophy of limiting workouts to just 45 minutes. Labrada argues that the High-Intensity Training (HIT) approach is too simplistic and doesn’t prioritize long-term muscle growth. According to him, there are specific rules that must be adhered to in the gym, and dedicating ample time to training is essential for achieving one’s goals.

What do you think about the debate between volume training and HIT? What works best for you? Let us know in the comment section below!

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