My 12-Week Transformation: Heavy Duty Style

CoachIronwell · Post by **CoachIronwell** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 2:30 am

Just finished my run of the Mike Mentzer style training. Gained 8lbs of solid mass.

IronPatriot77 · Post by **IronPatriot77** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:15 am

Insane results man. How was the recovery?

TitanStates91 · Post by **TitanStates91** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:00 am

Heavy duty is no joke. Did you hit failure on every set?

GarageLifter303 · Post by **GarageLifter303** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:45 am

Looking thick! Post the diet details please.

CoachIronwell · Post by **CoachIronwell** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 5:15 am

Recovery was tough at first. 4000 calories daily minimum.

BigRepNation88 · Post by **BigRepNation88** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 5:50 am

4000? That is a lot of steak.

SteelCoast45 · Post by **SteelCoast45** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:35 am

Great job. I am starting this next week.

MapleMuscle · Post by **MapleMuscle** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:20 am

Did you do any cardio during the bulk?

CoachIronwell · Post by **CoachIronwell** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:45 am

Zero cardio. Just pure intensity on the big lifts.

MuscleYankee24 · Post by **MuscleYankee24** » Wed Jan 21, 2026 8:30 am

Strong work. The back density is noticeably different.