Review of 10/20/Life - Brian Carroll's Comprehensive Powerlifting Manual

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[@enigmatic7665]

You are a treasure in KZbin fitness. Recently I was struggling with my overhead press and found one of your older videos that immediately helped me fix the problem. I appreciate the access to your immense knowledge.

[@ScruffyLeKing]

Which videos did you use ? Hardcore struggling with OHP, 77” reach at 5’9 isn’t helping at all lol

[@enigmatic7665]

@@ScruffyLeKing it’s an older one three tips to bring up your overhead press

[@enigmatic7665]

@James Cigana it took me from failing 135 for even one to getting an easy 5. Once you try out the tip of bringing in your grip everything feels so much better. I was going way too wide and my pressing power suffered. I’m sure you’ve got plenty of prs to come

[@leinekenugelvondoofenfocke1002]

Bromley is sick as fuck when it comes to OHP programming.

[@enigmatic7665]

@James Cigana strict press is a lot harder, push press is great for getting the triceps used to handling more weight on the lockout. I prefer strict press just cuz it feels better. But if I’m doing log then I always push press

[@BrianCarroll1306]

This is a nice explanation. It’s not a mega hit Bc it’s not sexy and is very boring at times actually for some personality types. Thank you for such an awesome review. I agree on the Deload for outliers and beginners. I also agree that we’ve / I’ve learned a lot of this stuff from the greats who came before me. None of this is new. It’s just organized and structured. And it’s def not an equipped program. Nobody cares about that except maybe 10-11 People.

[@AlexanderBromley]

Appreciate you sending the books! There's a lack of complete works in the world of 'strength e-books' and the organization you gave this is what sets it apart.

[@BrianCarroll1306]

@@AlexanderBromley I appreciate that. There are weaknesses in every program/approach. WE continue to improve it with new data and experiences. I'm leaning more toward a less rigid 3rd week deload, and more of a 3-4 weeks then deload for current clients. Everyone is unique too.

[@heveyweightheveyweight5399]

Just bought the book on Amazon thanks for the review , you definitely sold me on it Alexander, I'm gona start studying it today thank you for the review an thank you Brian for making this book

[@brianhickey5949]

Thank you for the review. My basic thinking - I am older now and avoiding injury while getting stronger is key. You have laid out all the important points and I appreciate your noting what 10/20/Life isn't - that's excellent. I ordered it and am looking forward to a new program as I have been on the current program for years and have almost peaked out.

[@jacobhenderson9605]

You have really helped with my training ADD Alex. You were the first person to put it well world record holders didn’t spend years program hoping so why do we do it.

[@BrianCarroll1306]

he's doing a good job

[@jacobhenderson9605]

@@BrianCarroll1306 I think so too

[@amc3232]

Blows my mind that this channel isn’t at at least 100k subs

[@BrianCarroll1306]

He will get there. He's concise and sees the big rocks easily, while others get caught up in the gravel which is of little consequence in the big picture many times.

[@amc3232]

@@BrianCarroll1306 no doubt. You’re the man too, Brian!

[@710vet3]

Day 1 was this morning and I’m super excited to follow through with this!!! Helping me auto regulate and teaching me to kinda program myself through his methodology!👏🏼

[@mrsmuuve]

Thank you so much for doing another review. I love these from you. Have you ever checked out Doug Hepburn's stuff first man to bench 500 Any thoughts on that program? Also base strength was awesome.

[@DNikos7]

I've been waiting for a Hepburn method review for months too.

[@Hyp3rborean]

@ Alexander Bromley I've read your book (Base Strength), which is great by the way, and just what I needed because I've been stuck in low volume/high intensity for too long. But don't know where to post this question so I'll take a chance here. I'm going to run the "Powerbuilder" program you have outlined, but unsure what the parenthesis means in the wave sets. For example 60% x 10 , 70% x 8, 75% x 6, 80% x 4, (70% x F). Is the last one optional or an "back-off" set?

[@freakied0550]

I'll never not say this anywhere I see it posted/discussed. 10/20/Life 2nd Edition is easily one of the easiest to read and follow powerlifting books, while not being completely dumbed down, for us meatheads to follow. And the warm up section with contribution from McGill is worth the money alone. I've got quite a few books from the likes of Tudor Bompa, Chad Wesley Smith, Mike Israetel, Thomas Kurz, Wendler, etc. and I refer back to this one more often than any of them. If Brian sees this, maybe buy a beer for Byrd, as he's the one who made me aware of the book years ago.

[@AlexanderBromley]

I remember you commented that in a previous video and it stuck while I was reading it. This is very much a book on powerlifting where others are either too shallow or way, way too deep. The appropriate level of depth it strikes for the audience it's targeted to is more important than any prescription of sets and reps.

[@BrianCarroll1306]

Thank you sir! appreciate the nice words

[@freakied0550]

@@BrianCarroll1306 thank you man. The book is great, and the free information now going up on your channel is doing a great service to anyone who pays attention.

[@joshharper7537]

Really enjoyed the explanation, as always you are the best at laying everything out in black and white. This is very similar to what I do for my own programming for the past couple years, definitely getting this book to see if I can implement some of this or maybe even try out at least the peak phase I do need work on that

[@thedinko7]

Awesome review, and awesome book, read it about 2yrs ago. I think its about time to reread it, now that I'm more knowledgeable about training. Would you review Matt Wenning's Powerlifting manual? That would be awesome! Thank you for all the content you put out. Bought and read Base strength, waiting my paycheck to buy Peak strength. Wish you all the best.

[@isaacgrier8679]

Once again you have taught me tons and lots to look into.

[@demetriussmith1761]

I always enjoy the analysis and breakdown you have, it has definitely helped me understand things more as a whole, I’ve had an unrelated question regarding programs and if you recommend running them over again ex: nuckols 3 day bench intermediate

[@alexmc7798]

“Shiny object syndrome” - love it :)

[@BrianCarroll1306]

Yes

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Very informative, Coach

[@BrianCarroll1306]

Thank you - he did a great job@!

[@jorvarpowell6039]

Unrelated to this book, I’d like to know your analysis and opinion on something: What are your thoughts on zercher squats vs front squats from the strongman perspective? And Thanks for this review!

[@Jmack7861]

I know you’ve talked about juggernaut, but is there any way you could review chad Wesley smiths “powerlifting program design manual?” It isn’t a program but it’s a manual on how to program - but detailed and not just going over scientific principles. It has charts that allow you to determine working sets, percentages, and other parameters based on age, body weight, training age, etc. I just received it in the mail today and I like to consider myself pretty well versed in programming theory and on the surface it seems to be amazing. Would love your thoughts on it.

[@helderlimadarocha1770]

Thank you for the review! As usual a helpful video. Being going through back to back small injuries, small but enough to hinder my bench progress for months, I feel inclined to buy this book. How do you make the split if you're not peaking for a meeting? Repeat the first 10 weeks over and over or follow the 20 weeks template anyways? Is this addressed in the book?

[@sambsialia]

Ok. All I caught outta this was to do Bulgarian week one, Sheiko week two, and Texas method week three.😂😂😂. Keep up the good work Brom!👍👍👍

[@alessandro519]

Nice video! I have the first edition of the book, is the second edition that different? Is it worth the buy ?

[@briancarroll9868]

I added a great deal to this version with another 4 years of tweaking.

[@BrianCarroll1306]

Yes, a lot more info in this book and some tweaks in ideas and prgramming. plus a needed FAQ section.

[@D0tHead]

I feel like your mic isn't turned on. I might just be getting old too, my hearing is terrible.

[@leinekenugelvondoofenfocke1002]

All thats nice but I actually like to intuitively periodize all over the place. I did science on the internet bro. Im actually going to the gym now to do bicep curl negatives with 120% of my 1RM followed by rack pull above the knees with all the plates. Im fixing to give my biceps all the stress at once so I can get all the gains at once. **straight face**

[@BrianCarroll1306]

True. science - my bunsen burner and beakers are ready to go in my gym at all times.

[@rinseshinewindowcleaning3558]

“Chase the tip” 🤣

[@jonathanvargas1448]

Why is it that, everyone with actual knowledge like yourself and elitefts or Matt Wenning never have more subscribers than what you should have.

[@BrianCarroll1306]

I'm here too, yes..... @mattwenning has forgotten in one day more than most lifting geeks will ever know about in the trenches training.

[@brickhousepower]

How’s the kindle version?

[@pancakespushups4318]

I remember buying this book years ago when it came out and having no idea how the heck I was supposed to use the program. Total noob.

[@BrianCarroll1306]

Did you get her figured out?