Comments on: The Powerlifting Program Design Manual

By: Ville-Pekka Palmgren

Ville-Pekka Palmgren — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:49:54 +0000

This was the book i needed! I am a novice lifter (1 year) and this book gave valuable information on how to design the training for it to be beneficial to me on the long term. Also this gives very good knowledge to designing power building programs for other athletes. I think the next book i will get is the book on Recovery. Awesome info, well worth the 37 dollars! Information is good for a lifetime 😉

By: Ryan Stafford

Ryan Stafford — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 22:20:29 +0000

This book is amazing. I’ve gone through it three times and find something new each time. Please be aware: there’s A LOT of content in there. It may be a bit overwhelming at first. But if you stick with it, you will get a pretty solid foundation for powerlifting programming. I’ve never been able to sit down with a blank spreadsheet and write a fully customized program before now. I am very happy that I purchased this book! I highly recommend it!

By: rnavarro2003

rnavarro2003 — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:08:56 +0000

So far The Powerlifting Program Design Manual, coupled with The Scientific Principles of Strength Training book have been helpful. (I purchased both at the same time)

At 58 yoa I am very new to weightlifting beyond using basic cable machines at my local gym. I was always “focus on cardio and meh when I have time for strength training” kind of guy. Multiple ankle surgeries and age related joint pain from mostly arthritis (mainly knees) have made cardio very difficult. Weightlifting has helped me to return to getting in shape, losing weight, and gaining muscle. But I am (1) in the strictest sense a novice and (2) leery of injuring myself. This is where the books have helped.

There is a lot of material. A lot! I’m using the books in conjunction with Juggernaut’s YouTube channel. (I recommend subscribing.) So I’m moving slowly through the material and trying to learn. But so far I’m very pleased at what I’m learning, while frequently reminded of how little I knew about the benefits of strength training.

By: Austin Lind

Austin Lind — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:51:02 +0000

This is a very good read that gives light to many aspects of powerlifting programming and is very informational. However, there are a few grey areas that aren’t explained in much detail.

By: Juhani Salo

Juhani Salo — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:47:42 +0000

No joke – this has EVERYTHING. If you’re into PL or even remotely interested on the topic, get this. This book is vast! If think to yourself “does this book cover…?” then the answer yes, it really does!

By: Amber Herrod

Amber Herrod — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:05:07 +0000

This book has so much information in it. It is easy to ready and will eventually get me to the place I feel I need to be in my training.

By: Jaremy

Jaremy — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:43:15 +0000

This book is a huge boon for anyone writing programs for powerlifters. Now that I’m writing my own programs it was a necessity for me and I’m glad I bought it!

By: grogmo

grogmo — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:09:44 +0000

This is the Holy Grail of Powerlifting Program designing.
I’m a coach for nearly 15 Years now and many of my Athletes earned national titles and keep improving from competition to competition ….
but after reading this book, it brought my programming for them to the next level.
Great work from Chad Wesley Smith. Should be a must read for every coach to come!