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Mike mentzer oriented, joint protector
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Mike mentzer oriented, joint protector

Hit mike mentzer filosofy without destroying joints

Martin Seba
Martin Seba· May 2025
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
1 week
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Olympic Weightlifting
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
Keeping Mike Mentzer’s filosofy unil failure, but with reps so the joints survive.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
11.4%
Quadriceps
10.9%
Chest
8.7%
Triceps
8.1%
Abs
7.8%
Hamstrings
7.5%
Rear Delts
6.7%
Glutes
6.7%
Middle Delts
6.1%
Biceps
6.1%
Upper Back
4.9%
Lower Back
3.4%
Neck
3%
Lats
3%
Calves
2%
Abductors
1.5%
Adductors
1.5%
Forearms
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lateral Raise (Machine)310 reps
2Reverse Pec Deck310 reps
3Bicep Curl (Machine)310 reps
Superset
4ATricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps
4BDip (Assisted)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1APec Deck (Machine)310 reps
1BIncline Bench Press (Smith Machine)26 reps
2Close Grip Underhand Lat Pulldown (chin Pulldown)310 reps
3Pullover (Machine)310 reps@10
4Deadlift (Barbell)10 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ALeg Extension310 reps
1BLeg Press310 reps
2Standing Calf Raise110 reps
3Leg Curl110 reps
4Decline Crunch (Weighted)310 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ALeg Extension10.2–0.3 min@10
1BSquat (Smith Machine)310 reps
2Standing Calf Raise110 reps
3Decline Crunch (Weighted)310 reps

Common questions

Yes, Mike mentzer oriented, joint protector is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 1 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 50 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 oriented, joint protector is structured around 4 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 1 week. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Mike mentzer oriented, joint protector 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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