FULL POWER Powerlifting Program

Edited for 2nd review. I just finished 16 weeks and just look at that photo. I increased my bench by 18% percent in 4 months. Never had results this good.I love this book. Why? It's written well, its interesting, but what is really important it does the coaching work for you. It literally tells you how to work out very specifically day to day for 16 weeks. Unlike other books that are like encyclopedias of 1000 choices that you have to peice together this book does all the program work for you. Its scientifically sports based and it takes the guess work out. So the biggest sell is it works way beyond what I expected. I have made more strength gains in months than I have in years. It teaches you exactly how to use C.A.T. energy and good form and the evolving workouts force your body to improve. It also prevents overtraining by giving your workout exactly what you need and not more. Don't get me wrong it's a very intense. It's a little tiring but not overwhelming. I am getting huge improvements in all three power lifts even though my main goal is on bench. What was my max I can now lift 5 times. My muscles are growing fast even though I actually lost about 7 pounds. Some of my nagging shoulder injuries have mostly gone away, because the program promotes safe intelligent workouts with proper warm ups, good form and changing intensities of reps and weights. Truthfully I am having good fun and look forward to the next work out. I am writing this review because I have gotten terrific results so far And this book taught me working out smart easily beats working out hard. Highly recommend.

I just finished week 16. I did not want this to be one of those "I just got the book and it looks great!" reviews lol smh. I have spent my entire adult life, over 30 years, looking for the right program. I have used every well-known program out there, every one. They all have inherent weaknesses: not specific enough, lifting too heavy all the time, not having enough variety, you name it. Experienced lifters know that there has to be a framework, but there has to be a variety within the framework, there have to be heavy weights but not always and the seemingly impossible task is putting it all together. This program/book comes the closest to any that I have ever seen. You will also find you get in incredible shape in general that "in shape "feeling that all of us know and love. Never in my entire life have I improved this much from a program. I gained 30 pounds on my deadlift, 30 pounds on the squat, 20 pounds on my bench press! For those who have been in the iron game for a while you know that those are incredible gains in 4 months and this is only my first time through!

The technique guides are fairly basic but good enough to get started. The main value of this book is in the program itself, which is a very solid linear progression program that will make most lifters stronger. I’m on week 12 out of 16 and so far during training on the max effort (“daily maxes in the program) I have gained 25 pounds on my bench, 40 pounds on my squat, and 30 pounds on my deadlift. These are lifts that I did -after- training. I’m sure my final lifts when I’m going for a true competitive max will be much greater. I feel like this program alternated with the jailhouse strong 8x8 program (it’s on Amazon Kindle) will take a lifter a long way before they start needed advanced customization of their programming.A word to the wise: this program is simple but it isn’t easy. The workouts can take up to two hours if you’re using long rest sets. You’ll need to be ready to eat and sleep a lot. Also don’t get overzealous in the beginning, do the volume work. You’ll need that capacity as the workouts get heavier.

On my third week of the program so far so good. Had couple questions before i started the program I emailed mr. Mathias and he got back with me less then 24 hours and answered all my questions. Since then i have ordered 2 more of his books. These books and programs have all the information i have been spending hours researching myself, wish i would of known of the mathias method strength training system years ago. Will write another review at the 8 week mark of the program to let people know how the middle of the 16 week program is going.

I started with the deadlifting program and I was able to increase my deadlift 3RM by 70ibs after following the program.I figured why not go for the full power work out. Definitely like the structure of the workouts and the scheduling. Looks like 4 days a week is the sweet spot. I’ve been able to increase my rep maxes weekly all while losing a bit of weight (which I wanted to lose). I’ve recommended the book to a few co workers.Also Ryan is super easy to get a hold of for any questions. At best I wait 24hrs

was expecting a lot more

I am currently on week 7 of the FULL POWER program and I am absolutely loving it so far. The program itself has awesome structure and format. Furthermore, the book itself is a great read and has tons of awesome information in it! Anyone out there who is looking for an effective powerlifting program, you should certainly consider this one! I can't wait to see where this program takes me!

This "book" took me about 15 minutes to read. It would be better described as a pamphlet or brochure. The content itself was fine but very basic. In my opinion, I would have been better off buying one of the other more expensive but comprehensive books.

I like how easy to understand the program and if you you have questions you can email Ryan Mathias and he response quickly.

Really efficient program with safe progressions. Did the 16 weeks and felt amazing and really strong. I recommend it for everyone that is looking to improve at powerlifting

Only flicked through this book at the moment because I’m working on book one first. I think book two makes more sense now.

Programme bien détaillé

The method it’s very effective and should be value a lot more than a few dollars!Thank you a lot