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Bulk Mentzer 17.4
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Bulk Mentzer 17.4

Getting stronger and bigger, rejecting the dichotomy of strength vs size for beginners.

Shiv Thakur
Shiv Thakur· Sep 2024
21athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
5 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This is a beginner-novice friendly program to gain size and strength. For any doubts or query, mail me [email protected]

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14%
Biceps
11.7%
Chest
8.7%
Front Delts
7.8%
Upper Back
7.8%
Quadriceps
7%
Hamstrings
7%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Glutes
6.1%
Lats
5%
Forearms
4.5%
Rear Delts
3.9%
Abs
3.6%
Calves
2.8%
Adductors
1.7%
Lower Back
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Dip (Bodyweight)210 reps@8.5–10
2Incline Chest Press (Machine)18 reps@9.5
110 reps@8.5
3Rear Delt Fly (Machine)210 reps@8
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)15 reps@9.5
18 reps@8.5
113 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Farmer's Walk (Weighted)21 min@9
2Underhand Lat Pulldown18 reps@10
110 reps@8.5
3One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)213 reps@10
4T-Bar Row210 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bicep Curl (Barbell)15 reps@10
110 reps@9.5
113 reps@8.5
2Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)115 reps@9
110 reps@9.5
18 reps@10
3Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)215 reps@9
4Hammer Curl18 reps@10
113 reps@9
110 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)310 reps@8.5
2Leg Extension210 reps@9.5
3Glute Bridge (Bodyweight)25 reps@7.5
4Leg Curl210 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Cable Crunch210 reps@9.5
2Lateral Raise (Cable)213 reps@9.5
3Seated Calf Raise28 reps@9

Weeks 2–5 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bulk Mentzer 17.4 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 5 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 60 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.

Bulk Mentzer 17.4 is structured around 5 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 5 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bulk Mentzer 17.4 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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