627 reviews for Bullmastiff
Bullmastiff is Alex Bromley's popular intermediate program from his book, BASE STRENGTH: Program Design Blueprint.
Bullmastiff uses all 4 big movements and follows them up with a developmental variation for the opposite movement and then general bodybuilding work. The program has a base phase (9 weeks) and peak phase (9 weeks) based on a 3-week wave progression.
Read more about the program below for an overview and progression guidelines.
Ben H.
Man, 373 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great program, I added different exercises for different reasons and highly recommended to anyone wanting to strive for excellence.
ilias K.
Man, 295 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
excellent
Howard Mutabazi
Man, 3411 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
Lock in
Dimitrios
Man, 453 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
Less than expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
I am at week four. Can’t say I got visible muscle mass (gained two kilos weight) compared to just random stuff I did for two months before, and a month of Texas system. Strength wise, can’t say that I fell stronger with my bench or overhead press. Again, compared to what I did before. Maybe it is too soon. At least it is not boring, like Texas.
Adham E.
Man, 213 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I love the intensity and the amrap at the end of the exercise, it keeps you locked in the whole time and pushes you to do more reps ever time
Russell D.
Man, 203 weeks complete
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
It's good yet I'm waiting for the result because i am in week 4
Paweł S.
Man, 343 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Best program from 4 I tested on this app for powerlifting. Most strength gains so far. Simple and effective.
Ben N
Man, 362 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Running this program back a 2nd time. Forgot how humbling the volumising waves are but they are amazing for building a foundation leading up to a peak. Surpassed goals at the end of the last block, and already tracking well ahead for the end of the next. Love this program.
Thomas Percival
Man, 283 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
I’m gobsmacked by how good this program is. The volume is tough at first but you get used to it quickly. I’d recommend this only for people who have fast recovery and have the time for 60+ minute workouts. I’ll be running this for the foreseeable future to setup for meets.
Lyle E.
Man, 487 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Any program Bromley puts out gets serious results. Using this program to get back into power lifting 18 months after shoulder surgery.