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My 12-Week Transformation: Heavy Duty Style

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 2:30 am
by CoachIronwell
Just finished my run of the Mike Mentzer style training. Gained 8lbs of solid mass.

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:15 am
by IronPatriot77
Insane results man. How was the recovery?

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:00 am
by TitanStates91
Heavy duty is no joke. Did you hit failure on every set?

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:45 am
by GarageLifter303
Looking thick! Post the diet details please.

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 5:15 am
by CoachIronwell
Recovery was tough at first. 4000 calories daily minimum.

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 5:50 am
by BigRepNation88
4000? That is a lot of steak.

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 6:35 am
by SteelCoast45
Great job. I am starting this next week.

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:20 am
by MapleMuscle
Did you do any cardio during the bulk?

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 7:45 am
by CoachIronwell
Zero cardio. Just pure intensity on the big lifts.

Re: My 12-Week Transformation

Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2026 8:30 am
by MuscleYankee24
Strong work. The back density is noticeably different.