The Powerbuilding Blueprint Paperback – September 12, 2015

At 55 pages the Powerbuilding Blueprint is a pretty quick read with little fluff. You’re basically just paying for the routine it contains and that’s about it. It actually reminds me (in a good way) of the old school training pamphlets that you used to see advertised in the back of the bodybuilding magazines in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, which is exactly what I was looking for.At three days a week it’s easy to fit into your schedule and the workouts shouldn’t take more than 45 minutes depending on how long your breaks are between sets, how many warm-up sets you do etc.. There’s no fantastic, three-hour, six day a week marathon schedules that you’ll find in the majority of the popular publications. Just short focused workouts based on the basic most result producing lifts. I've finished two training cycles so far and have been very impressed with the results.

I found the book, The Powerbuilding Blueprint, to be an excellent resource for both strength and bodybuilding training. The concepts it purports are basic, historic and proven. The presentation of the material is reader friendly, easily assimilated and implemented. As well it contains what I consider to be accurate and genuinely helpful nutritional information. This book focuses on the indispensable center and core of serious strength and bodybuilding training. I highly recommend this book to all who have an interest in this subject.

Good plan - very old school , but it's the kind of routine that will work.The workouts aren't overly long, and the schedule is 3 day's a week.I think it's a perfect routine for those of us who have only 2-3 hours per week to spend at the gym.No crazy "exercises" of the week. All basic movements, most of which can be done with heavier weights.That's how you get the most bang for your buck while working out.

It's very clear that this book has some paid reviews for it. The author didn't put more than a week's worth of research into writing it, and raises a few red flags as to his legitimacy as a reliable source throughout his 5 pages of actual writing. There are no research citations, it's alljust "What he knows", which translates to squat/bench/deadlift for two sets of 10. Maybe I'm being nitpicky, but the program has listed "67.5% projected 1RM" and no scientific study behind it. Why not just say 70% or base it off on RPE? You're not going to get bigger or stronger by calculating weights out based on this guy's gut instinct. Save yourself the money, this book is just another T-Nation article in print form.

very good book

Great book and is a perfect way to train if you want to be strong.

Todd Henry's The Powerbuilding Blueprint is a welcome addition to literature on the sport -- and the life changes enabled by -- powerbuilding. Henry starts off by making clear that this is not the book for anyone looking for a fad formula for unnatural results. Rather, he shares a foundation of basic principles and a sound methodology. Those of us who exercise regularly can attest to his philosophy that powerbuilding can change your attitude and life. This couldn't be more true.Henry is interested in functional strength, as opposed to limited aesthetic "strength" that looks good in the gym's mirrors or in the showroom -- he uses a great metaphor of a Lamborghini with no muscle. In order to achieve healthy strength, Henry provides the reader -- both novice and advanced -- with an easy-to-follow, detailed weekly schedule designed both to help you emerge with new-found muscles and strength, but also to give your body (muscles and joints) the rest they need. Henry does not believe in a philosophy of forced exertion that will injure your body.Henry also provides great tips on how to use different exercises to accomplish your goals -- for example, the dead lift, bench press, and squat -- as well as the equipment best suited to your exercise way of life.Henry concludes with a fantastic FAQ session that addresses the very questions I had in mind while reading the e-book. His answers are detailed and practical in a way that you can put to use the next time you hit the gym.As as expert in sports nutrition -- he is the founder of Emergent Nutrition -- and an experienced power lifter, Todd Henry brings a great combination of knowledge to this, his first book.I give it my highest recommendation -- easily 5 stars.

I’ve been straight and conditioning coach for more than 20 years as well as a competitive power lifter and I highly recommend anyone who’s been lifting or people who are just beginning to read this book. It’s a great combination of insight and information into the world of powerlifting and bodybuilding.

I have read over 200 books on this subject. I am also a practising physician. This book is a concise summary and great training plan. I also agree with the supplement advice.

Concise and to the point without all the fluff.Just started my first cycle.

Insightful, informative and sound advice on how to go about building power and strength. Highly recommended for all level of iron men

Very disappointed. It's just a collection of people's reviews and stories. No training info.