393 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.
Bob
Man, 153 weeks complete
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
I love that it gives you something really hard to do. And the four day schedule is perfect for my recovery capability, it is also VERY flexible which I do love, and I would one hundred percent recommend it to someone very dedicated to the gym.
Will D.
Man, 293 weeks complete
6 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good program
Man, 35
7 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
xtreme volume phase if you take it serious this will smash you
Brandan P.
Man15 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Great program to put on size and strength if appropriate deloads are taken
Troy J.
Man, 563 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Ok Bromley. You win. Seriously 5x10 deadlift? I called that day I never want to deadlift again day. Seriously though, that day wasn’t about volume it was about mental fortitude. However, not going to lie I’m very happy to be into sets of 8 now. Lol. I have tried programs like this and failed in past because I wasn’t disciplined enough to start at the lighter weights. I mentally had a hard time being able to walk out of the gym feeling lube I could do more. So I would. This time however I stayed true to the program and am I glad I did. First of all trust me. It won’t be long before you’re crawling out of the gym on your hands and knees after squat and deadlift days. The volume builds quickly along with incremental weight increase. So enjoy the first two “lighter weeks”, you’ll make up for it soon. I’m just staring phase with sets of eight but felt inclined to review this program at this point because I can tell this is going to push me WELL past all my PRs in big 4 lifts. I’ll review again after next phase and then again at the end. I couldn’t recommend this program more up to this point. Just one piece of advice. Start slow like program dictates or it won’t be long before you can’t keep up with the set/weight increases.
Joseph S.
Man13 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
The program comes with a disclaimer about having an abnormal amount of work involved. It is a true and fair statement. I will be trying a second attempt at this program as it is quite addictive.
Nicholas H.
Man17 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
Love the different 'waves'. Will follow this again after a deload from chasing PB's. Very good program
Ricardo C.
Man, 395 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
So far so good , gained mass
Tyson Durnford
Man, 383 weeks complete
6 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
This program is kicking my butt, I'm used to low volume, high weight, but high frequency, squatting every session. This program really helped with my technique, I haven't gotten to the peak weeks yet so I'm not sure where I'll end up, but I'm pumping out extra sets like nothing, something I struggled with before so strength and endurance have definitely gone up!
Anthony B.
Man7 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
The volume