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Mentzer style v1
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Mentzer style v1

HAYDEN N.
HAYDEN N.· Feb 2024
10athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
30 min
Mike Mentzer was an incredible bodybuilder in Arnold's time period, and a personal trainer after retirement, most famously couching Dorian Yates He was very smart and scientific in his approaches, and came to the conclusion that exercises should be done to failure. This meant that his program required significant rest time, and he did very few sets per muscle Simply cycle through the 4 days, adding cardio or other activities as appropriate. Take as many rest days as necessary between. This means paying attention to your nervous system. We want to attack each workout with maximum effectiveness. If you don't feel like your nervous system is at least 90%, take another rest day. You might end up 1, 2, 3, or more days between workouts, and there is no shame in that. It is for long term benefit I'm trying out this first version myself. Any feedback, questions, or recommendations for the future are appreciated

Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
10.7%
Upper Back
9.6%
Glutes
9.6%
Triceps
9%
Hamstrings
8.4%
Abs
7.9%
Chest
7.3%
Front Delts
6.2%
Olympic
5.6%
Biceps
5.1%
Lower Back
3.9%
Middle Delts
3.4%
Lats
2.8%
Calves
2.8%
Abductors
2.8%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Forearms
1.7%
Adductors
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Fly (Dumbbell)18 reps@10
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)14 reps@10
3Tricep Pushdown (Cable)18 reps@10
4Dip (Bodyweight)14 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Clean (Barbell)14 reps@10
2Underhand Lat Pulldown18 reps@10
3Deadlift (Barbell)14 reps@10
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)18 reps@10
5Face Pull18 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)14 reps@10
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)14 reps@10
3Standing Calf Raise115 reps@10
4Leg Extension18 reps@10
5Leg Curl18 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Snatch (Barbell)14 reps@10
2Military Press (Barbell)18 reps@10
3Hanging Leg Raise18 reps@10
4Hip Abductor (Machine)18 reps@10
5Suitcase Carry11 min@10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Mentzer style v1 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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 30 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.

Mentzer style v1 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Mentzer style v1 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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