--- product_id: 113744324 title: "Power to the People!: Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/113744324-power-to-the-people-russian-strength-training-secrets-for-every store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Power to the People!: Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Power to the People!: Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/113744324-power-to-the-people-russian-strength-training-secrets-for-every) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description What if we told you: "YOU COULD OWN A WORLD CLASS BODY—whatever your present condition—by doing only two exercises, for twenty minutes a day?" And we are talking about a world class body—a body so lean, ripped and powerful looking, you won't believe your own reflection when you catch yourself in the mirror. And what if we told you, "YOU CAN DO IT without a single supplement, without having to waste your time at a gym and with only a 150 bucks of simple equipment?" And what if we told you, "With only two exercises for twenty minutes a day, you'll not only be stronger than you've ever been in your life, but you'll have higher energy and better performance in whatever you do?" And what if we told you, "You can have an instant download of the world's absolutely most effective strength secrets? You can possess exactly the same knowledge that created world-champion athletes—and the strongest bodies of their generation?" "In my capacity as a leader of Marines, I have to continually balance the matters of mission and training. There is never enough time to train Marines to the standard that exists in a leader's mind. However, if I were to recommend one Physical Training program to develop a Marine's overall strength and fighting capability, it would be one prescribed by Pavel Tsatsouline."Lieutenant Colonel George H. Bristol, USMC, Director, Marine Corp "Whether you're young or old, a beginner or an elite athlete, training in your room or in the most high tech facility, if there was only one book I could recommend to help you reach your ultimate physical potential, this would be it. Simple, concise and truly reader friendly, this amazing book contains it all. Follow its advice and, believe it or not, you'll be stronger and more injury-resistant immediately. I guarantee it. I only wish I'd had a book like this when I first began training. Follow this program for three months and you'll not only be amazed but hooked. It is the ultimate program for "Everyman" AND Woman! I thought I knew a lot with a Ph.D. and 40 years of training experience...but I learned a lot and it's improved my training significantly."--Jim Wright, former editor of Flex magazine. Discover: How to get super strong without training to muscle failure or exhaustion How to hack into your 'muscle software' and magnify your power and muscle definition How to get super strong without putting on an ounce of weight Or how to build massive muscles with a classified Soviet Special Forces workout Why high rep training to the 'burn' is like a form of rigor mortis—and what it really takes to develop spectacular muscle tone How to mold your whole body into an off-planet rock with only two exercises How to increase your bench press by ten pounds overnight How to get a tremendous workout on the road without any equipment How to design a world class body in your basement—with $150 worth of basic weights and in twenty minutes a day How futuristic techniques can squeeze more horsepower out of your body-engine How to maximize muscular tension for traffic-stopping muscular definition How to minimize fatigue and get the most out of your strength training How to ensure high energy after your workout How to get stronger and harder without getting bigger Why it's safer to use free weights than machines How to achieve massive muscles and awesome strength—if that's what you want What, how and when to eat for maximum gains How to master the magic of effective exercise variation The ultimate formula for strength How to gain beyond your wildest dreams—with less chance of injury A high intensity, immediate gratification technique for massive strength gains The eight most effective breathing habits for lifting weights The secret that separates elite athletes from 'also-rans' Review: PLEASE PURCHASE. I am a test case for the efficacy of Mr... - Tastsouline's programs. I have lifted weights seriously for over 15 years. I also am a long distance runner. I also practice Hatha Yoga daily for at least 75 minutes but usually 90 minutes-2 hours daily. My free-weight program generally was done five-six days a week for 50-90 minutes. After reading Pavel's tome, I decided that focusing on several exercises or movements, i.e., lifting, pushing, and curling,. would free me up for additional cross-training. He's right: With my Pavel-influenced program, my body, strength, and fitness have improved, and in less time:) Basically, Pavel emphasizes a major lifting movement that is also one of several "full body" exercises. Deadlifts attack not only the entire back, legs, buttocks, but also the traps, bis, and shoulders. It has been empiracally proven that these type of movements ignite a flame in our metabolism. Also, the pushing movement, the flat bench, is a great exercise. I substitute heavy flies and leaning forward dips occasionally. The other movements are basically a rear military press and barbell curls. I do either overhead barbell extension, dips, or close-grips for my tris. I also do standing one leg calf raises (for my one leg down dogs in Yoga). In summation, this is a very informative and entertaining book. Lifters, bodybuilders, and athletes of all shapes and sizes (you too laides:) will benefit from Pavel's recommendations and the extra cross training that you'll have time for. As always, thank you desertcart.com for the outstanding service and value. Also, for the communists complaining about the book price: lighten up! It's not easy to get a book published when you are a former member of the Russian Special Forces. Update 12.18.05: I'm not sure why more readers didn't find my review helpful, but I'll provide some more information today. I took eight months off from free weights because I thought I'd be satisfied doing "iron yoga" and runnning. I was horribly wrong. Now, in about 3-4 months on Pavel's program, I'm in great strength shape and appearance. (I got skinnier during the yoga/running only phase). I had several concerns when I started back with Pavel. I didn't think doing deads alone would be enough to bring back my lats. I was wrong. And, I thought lack of tri work would hurt me. So, I added 10 sets of lying tri-extensions, overhead extensions, etc. to the routine. Plus, I do 10 sets of calf raises and 10 forearm exercises. My back is ripped, my lats, fine, and the rest fantastic. During my chair and warrior poses in yoga, I use heavy dumbbells, so this definitely helps with the great condition of my legs. Make no mistake, this is a great program. Thanks Pavel! Review: Works for older guys too - I started this program as a skinny fat 50 year old office worker whose future looked to be either in a wheelchair from back pain or needing a full time nurse because I couldn't open jar. After faithfully following this program for the last 5 months, I am stronger than I have ever been, my back pain is mostly gone, and I can actually carry the groceries in from the car without fear. The biggest physical change in my appearance was to my severely rounded shoulders and poor posture. Both have improved so much that people that didn't know I was exercising commented and said I looked better. I started the program at 160 pounds and probably 30% body fat and I am now 160 pounds and probably 15 - 20% body fat based on some muscle definition. Like many people, I get bored doing the same thing over and over and my plan is to do Simple and Sinister for 2 weeks followed by Power to the People for 6 weeks for the foreseeable future. This Power to the People is simple enough and works well enough that there's no need to switch and if Sinister doesn't work out for me, I'm sticking with Power. I wish I had this program and lifted like this 30 - 35 years ago, but at least I see a healthier future for myself and highly recommend it to anyone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #897,986 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #262 in Weight Training (Books) #607 in Weight Training (Kindle Store) #1,083 in Sports Training (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![Power to the People!: Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913QijINJrL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PLEASE PURCHASE. I am a test case for the efficacy of Mr... *by E***J on September 1, 2004* Tastsouline's programs. I have lifted weights seriously for over 15 years. I also am a long distance runner. I also practice Hatha Yoga daily for at least 75 minutes but usually 90 minutes-2 hours daily. My free-weight program generally was done five-six days a week for 50-90 minutes. After reading Pavel's tome, I decided that focusing on several exercises or movements, i.e., lifting, pushing, and curling,. would free me up for additional cross-training. He's right: With my Pavel-influenced program, my body, strength, and fitness have improved, and in less time:) Basically, Pavel emphasizes a major lifting movement that is also one of several "full body" exercises. Deadlifts attack not only the entire back, legs, buttocks, but also the traps, bis, and shoulders. It has been empiracally proven that these type of movements ignite a flame in our metabolism. Also, the pushing movement, the flat bench, is a great exercise. I substitute heavy flies and leaning forward dips occasionally. The other movements are basically a rear military press and barbell curls. I do either overhead barbell extension, dips, or close-grips for my tris. I also do standing one leg calf raises (for my one leg down dogs in Yoga). In summation, this is a very informative and entertaining book. Lifters, bodybuilders, and athletes of all shapes and sizes (you too laides:) will benefit from Pavel's recommendations and the extra cross training that you'll have time for. As always, thank you Amazon.com for the outstanding service and value. Also, for the communists complaining about the book price: lighten up! It's not easy to get a book published when you are a former member of the Russian Special Forces. Update 12.18.05: I'm not sure why more readers didn't find my review helpful, but I'll provide some more information today. I took eight months off from free weights because I thought I'd be satisfied doing "iron yoga" and runnning. I was horribly wrong. Now, in about 3-4 months on Pavel's program, I'm in great strength shape and appearance. (I got skinnier during the yoga/running only phase). I had several concerns when I started back with Pavel. I didn't think doing deads alone would be enough to bring back my lats. I was wrong. And, I thought lack of tri work would hurt me. So, I added 10 sets of lying tri-extensions, overhead extensions, etc. to the routine. Plus, I do 10 sets of calf raises and 10 forearm exercises. My back is ripped, my lats, fine, and the rest fantastic. During my chair and warrior poses in yoga, I use heavy dumbbells, so this definitely helps with the great condition of my legs. Make no mistake, this is a great program. Thanks Pavel! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works for older guys too *by M***N on February 28, 2017* I started this program as a skinny fat 50 year old office worker whose future looked to be either in a wheelchair from back pain or needing a full time nurse because I couldn't open jar. After faithfully following this program for the last 5 months, I am stronger than I have ever been, my back pain is mostly gone, and I can actually carry the groceries in from the car without fear. The biggest physical change in my appearance was to my severely rounded shoulders and poor posture. Both have improved so much that people that didn't know I was exercising commented and said I looked better. I started the program at 160 pounds and probably 30% body fat and I am now 160 pounds and probably 15 - 20% body fat based on some muscle definition. Like many people, I get bored doing the same thing over and over and my plan is to do Simple and Sinister for 2 weeks followed by Power to the People for 6 weeks for the foreseeable future. This Power to the People is simple enough and works well enough that there's no need to switch and if Sinister doesn't work out for me, I'm sticking with Power. I wish I had this program and lifted like this 30 - 35 years ago, but at least I see a healthier future for myself and highly recommend it to anyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good practical stuff!! *by P***J on December 29, 2010* This book pulls together the various strands I have picked up over the years from various Russian and other Eastern bloc coaches. It has reminded me of methods I had heard about previously, and explained unusual Soviet athlete behaviour I had witnessed. There are many references to old school thinking reiterating comments from a variety of lifters and Russian researchers. I enjoyed the somewhat flippant "Soviet comrade" style writing, helped to get the points across while remaining entertaining. Boring text books are just too hard to wade through. I would have liked a better example training program, but Pavel provides the flexibility for the individual to work it out to meet their own personal demands. Having many, MANY years (~25+) of weight training behind me, I am currently trialling the program and am hopeful of good results (currently in my first week). Of particular note is the lack of equipment required (one of the program's objectives). So, does the training method work? I will know more in 3, 6 and 12 months time, but I'm confident it will. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/113744324-power-to-the-people-russian-strength-training-secrets-for-every](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/113744324-power-to-the-people-russian-strength-training-secrets-for-every) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*