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Summary: Best info on proper deadlift form I have seen
Review: Otherwise, this book is good, but not great. It definitely has some good and thought provoking information, but it is littered with wacky anecdotes and advertisements for the author's other books. There is much one can learn from this book, but it is pretty expensive for the amount of meat in it.
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Summary: My testimonial (or why not to train to failure)...
Review: For years, I thought the only way to get stronger was to train to failure. I believed that muscles would not be forced to adapt unless you forced them to continously do more and more. The problem was that my joints were aching almost all the time. The solution I was told was to take more time off btw. workouts. The problem was that I would get to certain level, then have to take time off to heal, then start off where I left off! Not only that, but I started to feel like an old man at 34. I developed chronic tendonitis in my elbow and knees. To this day, my left knee still hurts. When I read Power to the People, I realized I never took into account the nervous system. Today, I am in better condition now than even when I was in the military. I never train to failure. What I do now is Pavel's ladders. I have found a simple routine that works best for me. This book might change your way of thinking also. Well worth your time and money.
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Summary: The Proof is in the Pudding
Review: I know I have a corny title, but the proof is honestly shown in what took place the months after following the advice in this book. I read this book and found it's advice interesting and honest. I used to work in a gym as a janitor. I observed that the train who had great physques would teach their clients "comtempary" high reps low set shemes. They themselves would train with lower rep high sets. After observing how the gym operated I found that people performing the "Powerlifter" shemed work out were less sore, and in better shape. I followed the advice in the book. It was simple enough, and the routine was much easyier to follow than most of what I had seen in the gym. The best part was the fact that I didn't need the gym, just a barbell, and someweight. I quit the gym, and continued to workout at my local dojo. The highlight of my training was the fact that since all of my muscles were trained to work in unison I was a much better Martial Artist. I managed to defeat my Sensi in a no holds barred street match in the first round. The seconfd round he deafted me. All In all I recommend this book for any purpose in your routine, but only if you want results.
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Summary: Overpriced, but good info...
Review: It's a bit too expensive, but if you're looking for information on why you should switch your routine to a high-weight/low-rep, deadlift centric program this is a good place to start.
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Summary: Ridiculous
Review: This book is a complete waste of time and money. There are no Russian strength training secrets here. If there were, I'd include them. Instead, the author fills his book with asinine quotes such as, "If you like burn light a match." He then goes on to write some metaphor about Marty McFly from Back to the Future!?! The only secret to getting strong is actually doing the training yourself. Save your money. If you need a weight training book try "Getting Stronger" or "Brawn".
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Summary: good points,but no real coherent theory
Review: First,Pavel contradicts himself by bashing slow training and failure training,and then goes on to borrow ideas from the very people he attacks.Second,his recommendation of deadlifting and side pressing is not the best combination for beginners.Third,He advocates frequent deadlifting,which is not possible for most people.Fourth,he trashes squats and bench presses,while in his other books he recommends one-leg squats and pushups(!),not to mention dangerous lifts with kettlebells.All of this adds up to the central point:the man has no theory or principle guiding his advice;it is based on disjointed observations and ideas borrowed from different(often conflicting) sources with no overriding sense of continuity and no unifying principle.Having said that,Pavel is dead right about one thing:an average trainee or even a super athlete could go very far by focuing on only two key movements,in this case the deadlift along with some variant of overhead pressing.He errs in recommending the side press:that is an advanced move of the olde-tyme strongmen, requiring real skill.However,doing three sets of five once per week on ,say.standing dumbell presses and three sets of five once every two weeks on deadlifts is a very servicable program,and it is better than most of what is out there.I might add here that the "training-to-failure" issue is hotly controversial and subject to much debate and less understanding.By and large,bodybuilders and athletes who use sets of 6 reps or more in their exercises should train to positive failure.Weightlifters,strongmen, and powerlifters who train very heavy,often using single reps,can get away with "no failure" training due to the strength involved.The enemies of failure training insist that the issue is resolved,whereas in reality it is not,and there is MUCH evidence that one all-out set is worth much more than two or more submaximal sets,unless we are talking about very heavy weights.I would tend to agree with the previous reviewer:there are better books out there,and for less money.Any of Stuart McRobert's HARDGAINER or BRAWN material is much more suited to the average person than Pavel's stuff.But is it possible to fulfill your training needs by doing only two bed-rock exercises,to perfection? ABSOLUTELY.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: This book is by far the best strength training book I have ever read. Pavel destroyed all the myths I had read about in the mainstream magazines about getting stronger. If you are serious about raw strength buy this book and never bother buying another. It totally revolutionized my training and taught me techniques I will never train with out. Forget personal testimonials by Ken dolls and before and after photos. This book really worked for me with visible and measurable results. For the price of this book it is really little to pay considering the benefits.
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Summary: Effective!
Review: What are your strength training goals? Do you want to increase strength without gaining size? Do you want to increase strength and size? Do you want to learn how to get the most out of your body in terms of strength production? If your answer to any of these questions was yes, then you will not be disappointed in this book.As an ex-gymnast, my goal was always attempting to make my body as strong as possible without an increase in size. If I would have had the luxury of owning this book when I was competing, my workouts would have been different! The thing that sets Pavel's books apart from others that I have read is his attention to detail and his user-friendly writing style. The techniques that he teaches can be utilized whether you are lifting barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells or your own bodyweight. If you are into strength training, I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Amazing!
Review: I have to say when I first bought this book, I was skeptical about all the positive things I've heard. I figured...all this information in one book? This is too good to be true. But it was ALL true and THEN SOME!!! Pavel's information is invaluable, especially for the hardcore-competitive athlete. Read this book, then read it again, then read it some more.....I find myself picking up new tips and secrets each time I read it. Do yourself a favor and don't go another day without getting this book....if only I knew this information when I started lifting......
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Summary: A must read
Review: After 25 years of bodybuilding, I can honestly say that "Power to the People" helped me eliminate a lot of the garbage that is circulating out there regarding strength training. I've gained more strength in the past year than at any period in my life. I've done it injury free and without feeling burned out. My biggest concern was losing size and symmetry by switching to this system, but it hasn't happened. I've always believed in brevity when it comes to weight training, and Pavel Tsatsouline confirms that what I thought was correct all along, and the tips in the book to maximize those efforts are worth it's weight in gold. To those skeptics out there, open your mind. With "Power to the People", the results are endless.
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