331 reviews for 70s Powerlifter
The 70s Powerlifter Program, by Alex Bromley, is designed with a heavy influence of the prototypical 70’s powerlifter here (hence the name). Many of the accounts of some of the monsters that populated meets at that time, such as Doug Young and Bill Kazmaier, cited high volume approaches with many compound variations and plenty of bodybuilding movements to top it off.
Read more about the program below for an overview and progression guidance.
Willis M.
Man, 4311 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Better than I thought. Took about a month to get used to it. I am looking forward to using the program again.
Andrew G.
Man, 357 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Great program though it's very tough. As another reviewer said, everything hurts but it's worth it.
Rich H.
Man, 533 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Wasn't prepared for the volume, but it is a nice change of pace from most powerlifting programs out there now.
Matt S.
Man, 375 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Six weeks in so take this with a pinch of salt. I’m not convinced the programming will improve 1rm strength.
Alexander Deno
Man, 1818 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
I love how the program has you train movements that help you in the specific lift. The first 3 weeks were very hard to complete, lots of volume. I feel stronger since I’m doing so much of the same movement. I just finished the program and here are my improvements: Bench: 245 -> 265 Squat: 275 -> 325 Deadlift: 345 -> 395 Overhead press: 145 -> 175
William B.
Man, 308 weeks complete
6 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Not really a bad program but unfortunately I sustained an injury to my left shoulder performing this program. Gave myself a shoulder/RTC impingement from the combination of behind the neck press and incline pressing. Maybe I'll finish it once I'm done rehabbing my shoulder.
Claude
Man, 193 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great program if you are looking to switch things up and have fun. Would recommend to eat a lot on this program. The days are long aswell so be prepared for that.
jovani Rosales
Man, 237 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great results, 2nd time doing this program
Gregory S.
Man, 6414 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good program did it for 15 weeks. I had to taper for powerlifting, meet 10 pounds on squats ,bench 8 pounds, deadlift 5 pounds overall 23 pounds increase pretty good for 64 year young man..Thanks 💪 Greg Showell
Ken H.
Man, 343 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
Less than expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
I completed the first 3 weeks of the program, and my back is shot, I can't do all the volume it's too much for me. There is nothing wrong with the program itself. However, it's not for me. I'm going back to bullmastiff. I believe it's a better fit for my training style. Overall 70s Powerlifter was fun but to much for me at this time maybe after I finish bullmastiff I'll return to it.