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Mike Mentzer’s Consolidated Program (with tweaks)
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Mike Mentzer’s Consolidated Program (with tweaks)

Mike Mentzer’s most minimal training program.

Mathew B.
Mathew B.· Oct 2024
12athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
20 min
This is an amazing program for beginners to advanced lifters. For the more experienced it’s believed this program helps break strength plateaus and for the beginner it helps start really moving weight. This program is heavy lifting for minimal sets. Mike believed this was the best you could do for your body to give it ample recovery and stimuli for grrowth.

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
18.8%
Glutes
14.6%
Hamstrings
10.4%
Lats
10.4%
Chest
10.4%
Upper Back
6.3%
Front Delts
6.3%
Triceps
6.3%
Adductors
4.2%
Abs
4.2%
Biceps
4.2%
Lower Back
4.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)18–15 reps@10
2Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)16–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15–8 reps@10
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)16–10 reps@10

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Mike Mentzer’s Consolidated Program (with tweaks) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 20 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Mike Mentzer’s Consolidated Program (with tweaks) is structured around 2 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Mike Mentzer’s Consolidated Program (with tweaks) is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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