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FULL POWER Powerlifting Program (How To Lift More Weight Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Ryan J. Mathias (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Reach Your FULL POWER!

FULL POWER is the ultimate Powerlifting Program for building maximum strength! It is a combination of our highly successful squat, bench press, and deadlift strength programs into one; and is designed for you to build maximum strength in all 3 lifts simultaneously! That makes it the perfect peaking program for your next powerlifting meet, or just to hit your best lifts ever!

Guaranteed to increase your Max Strength!

This program is proven to work for men, women, and teens of varying experience levels! So, whether you are a total beginner or an advanced powerlifter, this Full Power Powerlifting Program will peak your strength in just 4-16 weeks! (Program length is variable to fit your needs.)

To put it simply, this is the most effective RAW Powerlifting Program you will ever do! Just watch as your strength jumps-up week-after-week until you reach your FULL POWER! Plus, learn Meet/Max Day strategy so you can get the most out of every lift!

Are you ready to reach your FULL POWER? Then get this program today and start maximizing your strength!

Important Note: To get the most out of this program, it is HIGHLY-RECOMMENDED that you get my How To Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift Books too. As this is an addition to those, NOT A REPLACEMENT! This is a Powerlifting Program ONLY, not a detailed guide on how to perfect your lifting technique or correct weaknesses. And, trust me, you don't want to be limited by any technique flaws when you get this program going!

Program Details:

This is the exact Powerlifting Program I (the author) and my team of Strength Warriors (men, women and teen powerlifters) have used for years to prepare for every Powerlifting Meet! It has worked really well and given us a lot of success. So we know it will do the same for you!

This is a 4-day per week, 16-Week Full Power Powerlifting Program that is designed to increasing your Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift strength all at once. In it, I will guide you through the exact work you need to do in order to reach your new Max Strength in all 3 lifts!

In this program, there is no crazy new powerlifting technique being tested out. We only use what actually works and has worked successfully for many years. That means smart programming with constant regulated progression, using only the most effective exercises.

Each Main Lift (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift) will be trained twice weekly, with squats and deadlifts rotating focus.

Plus, all of your sets, reps, and accessory exercises are already programmed for you based on your current 1 Rep Maxes (with room for adjustment as needed).

This Program has 3 Phases:

  1. Volume Phase (4-weeks)

  2. Strength Phase (8-weeks)

  3. Max Phase (4-weeks)


If needed, you can trim off some of the Volume Phase, and even a few weeks of the Strength Phase, to accommodate specific Powerlifting Meet dates. But the more of the program that you do, the better your results.

Also, this program is meant to be used repeatedly, as you continuously improve your lifts over and over again. After you finish one 16-week cycle, simply take a week to recover, if needed, then begin again!

Get yours today to start reaching your full strength potential!

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"Best Program I have ever done!"
--Anthony Torres, Competitive Powerlifter

"The Only Powerlifting Program I Trust!"
--Jake Watkins, Competitive Powerlifter

"This program 100% works! Strength is out the roof!"
--James Hoang, Competitive Powerlifter

"If you want REAL RESULTS you have to buy this book!"
--Joel Pryor, Competitive Powerlifter

"Plateaus blasted!"
--Ben Lowe, Powerlifter

"Very detailed and easy to follow!"
--Ross McDougall, Powerlifter

"Another Winner!"
--James Person, Athletic Trainer and Strength Coach

"Program 100% Works! It's only been a few weeks and all my lifts are already up!"
--Jack Soren, Competitive Powerlifter

"I have made more strength gains in the past few months using this program than I have in years! Highly recommend!"
--Adam Siciliano, Veteran Powerlifter

"INCREDIBLE!!! I only got to use the last 4 weeks of it to peak for my meet and it was incredible! All my numbers went up 25lbs or more in just 4 weeks! If that doesn't prove something about this program, then I don't know what does!"
--Rick Riley, Competitive Powerlifter

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From the Author

Q: Is this book for beginners?
A: Yes! This program is based on your current strength. So, whether you are a total beginner or have been lifting for years, the program works so that anyone can do it.
However, we suggest you get our Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift guides too, so you can make sure your technique is on point. That will only add to your strength.

Q: What about advanced lifters?
A: Of course! I've been sent numerous emails from high-level and experienced lifters that made incredible gains, even after all these years.
The fact is, there's always more to learn, no matter how long you've been in the game!

Q: Is this book for women too?
A: YES! I know of several women who have tried this program and had great success; both in strength and appearance! Remember, you are only limited by your efforts. It may take a little bit longer for women to build strength, but if you put in the work, you can go as far as you want.

Q: I'm 40+ years old. Can I do this program?
A: ABSOLUTELY! It's never too late to start getting stronger! Plus, you can start at any level and progress at your own pace. The only thing that will hold you back, is you!
I've actually had men in their 40's and 50's do this program with great success! They feel stronger than ever and actually learned some new things too!

Q: How much of an increase can I expect in 16-Weeks?
A: Most people have told me of 25-90 lb increases for each lift within the 16-weeks.
Beginners can expect 10%+ increase for each lift. Experienced lifters can expect ~5-10% increase for each lift.

Q: What do I do after the 16-Week Program?
A: Start again (or try another awesome Mathias Method Program)! This program is set up to where you can continuously do it over-and-over again without risking overloading yourself with a ton of heavy weights. This is because we start with a few weeks of volume training to help you increase your work capacity. Then gradually work into more intense work.
However, I personally like to take 1-4 weeks between program cycles to work on other things, before getting back to the real work. But it's up to you.

Q: Will this help me build muscle too?
A: YES! Strength is the base for building muscle, and on top of that, this program has a lot of volume to help you put on size (if desired). Plus, we only use the most effective muscle and strength building exercises for all areas of the program! So, this program has everything you need to build muscle--if that is your goal. All you have to do is eat for it.

Q: Do I need to take any supplements for this program?
A: Nope! You don't need to take any supplements or other substances to make this program effective. Just make sure you get enough good sleep and recover well and you're set. We talk more about this in the book.

Q: What equipment do I need for this program?
A: You don't need any fancy equipment to do this program. Just your basics; squat rack, bench press, barbell, plates and dumbbells. It would be best if you had a leg press and incline bench too, but it's not necessary. Every exercise has a replacement that you can do with a barbell and plates, if needed.

Q: What if I don't know how to do one of the exercises?
A: Every exercise listed has dedicated "How-To" page linked to our site (MathiasMethod.com) to explain in full-detail how to do them correctly, as well as the main muscles being worked and purpose.

Q: How long do the workouts take?
A: Usually 1-2 hours, depending on how long your breaks are between sets.

Q: What do the workouts entail?
1) Warm-Up - Dynamic Mobility Warm-Up and a few Bodyweight Exercises.
2) Technique Work - 3 quick sets to make sure the movement is feeling good and your form is on point.
3) Main Lift (squat, bench press or deadlift) - The main lift for the day where the most strength is built.
4) Accessory Work - Extra Exercises to add volume and build strength in all areas.
5) Conditioning (optional) - Any form of cardio or conditioning work to improve your fitness and burn more calories, if desired
6) Mobility Work - Mobility Stretching Exercises to help with recovery and improve flexibility.

Have more questions?
Email me at ryan@mathiasmethod.com

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Hi, I’m Ryan Mathias and I have helped thousands of people all over the world, from total beginners to elite athletes, learn how to get stronger, perform better, and achieve their goals.

As an athlete, Strength Coach and competitive Powerlifter with 10+ years of experience, all backed by a Degree in Exercise Science, I have taken my experience and combined it with my education to bring you the best and most effective knowledge available.

I share everything I know in my books and it is my goal to help as many people as I can learn how to achieve their goals.

So, if you want to learn how to get bigger, stronger, faster, and overall perform better, then I’m your guy!

All you have to do is buy my books to start learning and if you ever have any questions or problems, they each have a link to where you can email me anytime. I’d love to hear from you and would be happy to help any way I can!

Also, check out my website MathiasMethod.com!

Strength To You,

Ryan J. Mathias

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Customers find the book's information quality positive, with one noting its understandable workout program structure. Moreover, the strength training program helps customers gain 25 pounds on their bench press, and one customer reports significant improvements in all three power lifts. Additionally, they appreciate the pacing, with one describing it as a solid linear progression program. However, the readability receives mixed feedback, with one customer mentioning that workouts can take up to two hours.

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Customers find the book's information quality excellent, with great in-depth descriptions and practical workout routines that are not overwhelming.

"...shoulder injuries have mostly gone away, because the program promotes safe intelligent workouts with proper warm ups, good form and changing..." Read more

"...in responding directly to me providing strong feedback and a great detailed explanation...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...Definitely like the structure of the workouts and the scheduling. Looks like 4 days a week is the sweet spot...." Read more

8 customers mention "Strength training"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the strength training program, noting it provides basics for overall improvement, with one customer reporting significant gains in all three power lifts.

"...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...." Read more

"...I will say that I am greatly satisfied with the results. I just feel more powerful...." Read more

"...which is a very solid linear progression program that will make most lifters stronger...." Read more

"...Anyone out there who is looking for an effective powerlifting program, you should certainly consider this one!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the program, with one describing it as a solid linear progression program.

"...experience who are looking to improve themselves and have a strong program to follow...." Read more

"...of this book is in the program itself, which is a very solid linear progression program that will make most lifters stronger...." Read more

"Great program..." Read more

3 customers mention "Weight gain"3 positive0 negative

Customers report positive results with weight gain, with some gaining up to 25 pounds on their bench press, and one noting the effectiveness of changing intensities of reps and weights.

"...workouts with proper warm ups, good form and changing intensities of reps and weights...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...I gained 30 pounds on my deadlift, 30 pounds on the squat, 20 pounds on my bench press!..." Read more

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Customers find the book difficult to read, with one mentioning it takes about 15 minutes to complete, while another notes that workouts can take up to two hours.

"...Don't get me wrong it's a very intense. It's a little tiring but not overwhelming...." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"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...." Read more

Great book, intelligent dynamic program excellent results.
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Great book, intelligent dynamic program excellent results.
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.
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  • A. Siciliano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, intelligent dynamic program excellent results.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
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    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.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great book, intelligent dynamic program excellent results.

    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
    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.
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  • Dan
    5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK POWERLIFTING PROGRAM
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
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    MUST READ BOOK! I highly recommend this book for powerlifters at all stages of experience who are looking to improve themselves and have a strong program to follow. Very detailed book for someone who is looking to follow a program in powerlifting. This book is affordable a lot of programs on the market are expensive and I find this book to be a bang for your buck. Great in-depth description of what to do and how to do it. Also the author Ryan Mathias is awesome I emailed with a question about the program and he was quick and very proactive in responding directly to me providing strong feedback and a great detailed explanation. I ended up purchasing a few other books written by him afterwards. I also stumbled upon the MathiasMethod website which has a lot of great educational information regarding everything from fitness to nutrition definitely a wonderful resource I will be using. I look forward to starting my program following this book!
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  • Benjamin Hawthorne
    5.0 out of 5 stars It worked for me
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025
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    You have to start somewhere, and I would say this is a pretty good place to start. I haven’t lifted in years, primarily focusing on running. But I wanted to regain some strength and prevent injury. My three lift max increased by 185lbs doing this program. I was still able to run 3 to 4 times a week, which was quite a drop for me. No injuries. It was humbling, but I put my faith in the program. Would another program work, maybe. I will say that I am greatly satisfied with the results. I just feel more powerful. My combined lifts are 1085 lbs and I am looking forward to shattering those numbers. I am nearing 50, so I feel like this can be used for a broader demographic.
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  • Tommie norton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2025
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    I’m a master 2 powerlifter (well, two meets under my belt) BUT this book was the best investment. I paid a coach to program me for my first meet. My numbers didn’t improve. With this programming, I’m two weeks out and I’ve already met my first meet PRs (which weren’t PRs since they were maxes I’d already gotten) for my first meet AND surpassed them to my goal maxes! Great book!
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  • The Umbargers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but hard program that will make 95% of you stronger
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020
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    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.
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  • Bryan
    1.0 out of 5 stars This is a brochure not a book.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021
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    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.
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  • Adriana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good program
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025
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    Added 20 lbs to bench, and 45ish to squat and dead in 1 cycle.
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  • 501 NUTRITION
    3.0 out of 5 stars overpriced for a booklet not an actual book, plus information missing. good red for beginners.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
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    overpriced for a booklet not an actual book, plus information missing. good red for beginners.
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  • Michele
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good program
    Reviewed in Italy on August 15, 2022
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    The method it’s very effective and should be value a lot more than a few dollars!
    Thank you a lot
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  • Mehdi13
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
    Reviewed in France on September 3, 2022
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    Programme bien détaillé
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  • Gabriel Castro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome program
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 8, 2022
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    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
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  • The best Powerlifting book I ever tried! Easy to follow and understand.And if you have question you can email Ryan Mathias and he replies quickly😊💪
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it and affordable.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2024
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    I like how easy to understand the program and if you you have questions you can email Ryan Mathias and he response quickly.
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  • Rahul Rajput
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must must have follow these program
    Reviewed in India on May 23, 2022
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    Yesterday I won two gold in bench and deadlift in my first ever compitation at state level which held under the WPC.
    Great program and great coach if you have any doubt he will solve immediately.
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    Reviewed in India on May 23, 2022
    Yesterday I won two gold in bench and deadlift in my first ever compitation at state level which held under the WPC.
    Great program and great coach if you have any doubt he will solve immediately.
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