Mike Mentzer Heavy Duty Training Program Reviews

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Alexis L.B

29 · 22 days ago

5 wks complete3 yrs experienceMeet expectation strength gainsMeet expectation muscle gainsMarginal modifications

I had to sub a few exercises from the routine and add some due to a physical handicap but I did try to stick to the routine as much as I could and any substitutions all targetted the same muscles as the original exercise. My chest got bigger, my legs are much larger than before and my delts pop out more. Day one: I would add a cable row or barbell rows. Day two: I add dragonfly crunches. Day three: I add cable crunches, forearm curls and extensions because it's the only thing this routine lacks, dedicated forearm movements for it to be a full arm day. My workouts take me on average 30 to 45 minutes at most which is good since I work 12h shifts.

Andrew

44 · 4 months ago

11 wks complete1 yr experienceMeet expectation strength gainsMeet expectation muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Great program for getting back into lifting weights in your 40’s, with limited spare time and more room for rest and recovery.

Danny M.

Man, 48 · 5 months ago

5 wks complete8 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsMore than expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Great program especially for strength work plus recovery

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Man, 34 · 5 months ago

5 wks complete5 yrs experienceMore than expected strength gainsMore than expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

It is fantastic, done with my brother, who was rather sceptical. This has won him over. My strength has greatly increased as is my definition as well. I highly recommend it, but bring a friend to spot you if you want the effectiveness

Philip S.

Man, 26 · 8 months ago

5 wks complete3 yrs experienceMore than expected strength gainsLess than expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

It’s simple, you get more done in a shorter time. I can juggle running with it and not even worry about the time. I spend an hour, go hard on every set I do, get a good pump and I see the results the next week. I do 2-3 sets instead of Mike’s 1, though I’ll do 1 if I’m sick. It’s fun and not time consuming! Only con I have is that I’m not seeing much size but that’s probably on small diet things and me not sleeping enough. I’m seeing strength for sure though, more than any other program I’ve tried.

Stephen F.

Man, 20 · 8 months ago

3 wks complete1 yr experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

I’ve used this as a baseline, adding sets/intensity techniques. I’ve seen good results for the limited duration I’ve ran this.

Jimmy T.

Man, 48 · 8 months ago

3 wks complete8 yrs experienceMore than expected strength gainsMore than expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Add i. One dropset at 65 to75% to endure you exhausted everything if training alone

Adam D.

Man, 40 · 9 months ago

3 wks complete8 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

I have been following this, but adding warm up sets. Then the last working set to failure. Making gains and getting better results than expected.

Phil G.

Man, 63 · a year ago

3 wks complete5 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsLess than expected muscle gainsSignificant modifications

Good routine and exercises but 1 set is too few. Moved to 2 after first week and eventually to 3 sets per exercise. Got better and longer workouts then.

Robert P.

Man, 48 · a year ago

7 wks complete8 yrs experienceMore than expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

This was a good program for coming off a more intense program. It allowed me to have a bit of a break as it has short workouts with few sets.