15 reviews for Recovering Powerlifters
You’ll have to change your mindset entirely. Using your muscles to move as much weight as possible vs using the weight to provide stimulus for the muscles to grow are very different things!
Different options for main lifts: option 1 is for those who want to keep one toe in the water of the powerlifting world, perhaps taking a short break but returning to it later, whilst option 2 are for those who are entirely burnt out by powerlifting and just want to get away from the main barbell lifts.
See below for recommended training program outline.
Sierra R.
Woman, 235 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Program is nice for taking a break from powerlifting. Perfect for working on weak points that are not covered in a typical powerlifting/powerbuilding program. Have been able to try out new exercises and make gains from them like back extensions.
Bryce J.
Man, 2511 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great program for enjoying hypertrophy training after years of strength training. Saw the most gains in my arms 
Daniel D.
Man3 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Love gvs programs, always get the best results
Himothu
Man, 145 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
The Extra volume on the arms was insane for growth and same with shoulders. Legs on the other hand felt like they were undertrained so I had to add extra volume.
Zeb
Man, 275 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Super fun, great to have for tracking progress
Luka B.
Man, 333 weeks complete
6 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Nice bodybuilding program. Would recommend.
Saurabh T.
Man1 week complete
4 years of prior experience
Less than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
My arms improved by a cm in 4 months on maintenance, which is the fastest I have grown on maintenance level calories after noob gains. Also my side delts and back grew which I felt by my tshirts getting tighter in those places. Thanks Geoff for writing this program
Jude Shackelford
Man, 213 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I enjoy the program I can’t finish all the sets be can use of work but I get that 1 hour work in. Notice bicep veins and more athleticism
Francesco S.
Man3 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Coming from a powerlifting program, this is a breath of fresh air, and works wonders, eager to finish it
Ben S.
Man, 373 weeks complete
7 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Perfect program for building muscle without making you feel too beat up for other sports!