WHAT USERS SAY ON AMAZON…“Decades of Experimentation behind this Efficient Muscle Building System” – Daniel Blair
I first used Pete Sisco’s strength training over 20 years ago, and his system is still one of the most effective strength-building methods I’ve ever tried.
“One of the best things I’ve learned in life.” – Kirill
Almost always beat new records in weight and reps in most of the exercises. I know exactly what exercises to do. Calculate the exact weight. Calculate the exact number of reps. Easy. Efficient. Fast. (Lifting is hard, though:)
“This is the most valuable method I had ever tried. Results? IT WORKS!” – Mark Reynolds ‘Courageous Lion’
I am going to be 72 and am most likely from what I’ve seen, the strongest man at the Planet Fitness that I go to and I attribute it to Pete’s methods that I’ve been utilizing for at least 30 years. Thank you, Pete! The Power Factor I’ve learned from you is definitely in my TOP-10 best things I’ve learned in my life.
“A must for any serious lifter” – Naval Gator
I’m in my 50s and love it b/c it allows for full recovery and takes the guesswork out of my training, which saves my joints from overtraining. It’s great for older, serious strength athletes, but can be used by lifters of any age. I wish I had access to this in my 20s and 30s, as it would have saved my joints from the bro science methods I used.
“If your time is valuable, get the most out of it in the gym instead of just wasting time” – Amazon Customer
I was one of the people who participated in the 2013 mass gain study that some of this book is based on, I signed up for it because I had found his “Train Smart” e-book on Static Contraction was such a big change from the normal spend hours working out routine and it worked so well for me. I can tell you it works well for a massive increase in strength in a short amount of time.
“A time saving no non-sense system for getting strong” – Amazon Customer
Here is a no non-sense system for getting strong. It is based on research and proven without a doubt that it works. I have been doing it on and off for a long time now, and has been keeping me functionally strong (I’m 70 YO !).
“Pete Sisco’s System, Explained Simply” – Amazon Customer
The book stands out for its emphasis on numbers and measurement rather than hype or personal stories. Sisco treats strength training as something that can be tracked and analyzed, encouraging readers to use his formulas to monitor their progress. That practical, data-focused approach gives the book a distinctive feel and will likely appeal to readers who prefer a straightforward, methodical way of thinking about training.
“Most efficient way to build muscle” – Bill
Using this system you will add muscle, spending as little time working out as possible, while minimizing injuries and wear on your body.
“Through the roof strength gains without injuries!” – Willie T. Belter
I was introduced to this program by Pete several years ago and even was part of a study conducted by Pete and my strength gains were incredible!
“Clear, Simple, Highly Effective” – Farrelli
I worked with Pete Sisco as my coach, sharing with him my data and results for what became an earlier book. The principles worked brilliantly. i still use them today in my workouts. I’m grateful for Pete’s clarity and simplicity.
“Power factor training works!” – Gary M. Rogan
Power factor workout is an effective means to replace the traditional weights workout with a structured timed workout utilizing only the strongest range of motion. The workout includes an excel spreadsheet to enable the user to track progress – because that’s what it’s all about. Pete discusses issues defining weight training and dispels myths that hold many of us hostage to outmoded training methods.
“The most efficient workout method” – RogueWave
Science-based, and one of the most efficient ways of working out there is! It’s great no matter what, but if you are a ‘I have no time to workout’ type, this book is for you. You’ll get the most out of your time in the gym, and you’ll be amazed how little time you actually have to spend to get results.
“Solid Strength Building Program” – Patrick
This is a legitimate strength training program that cuts to root of everyone’s concern: how to put on muscle efficiently. Do yourself a favor and dive right into the “smart” way to strength train.
“No Fluff or Filler” – Robbie79
Great guide for anyone who just starting in weightlifting, or who seems to have hit a plateau and can’t make any more gains. This book is especially good for men over 40 as stated in the title. The book is direct and straight to the point, no fluff or filler.
“This book will teach you how to get strong and healthy” – Amazon Customer
I’ve been a follower of Pete’s work for many years and have used his power factor workout with great success. Follow his plan and expect amazing results without spending endless hours in the gym, even if you are well over forty. I am able to keep doing the things I was doing in my forties and even younger. And with the extra time that I’m not spending in the gym I’m enjoying time playing with my grandkids. Don’t hesitate, get this book and start your way to a stronger, healthier body!
“You will gain strength!” – Jack Koelbl
This system works! You will gain power every time you practice the techniques. I’ve been following this style for many years and am well satisfied with it. I recommend you give it a try!
“Power Factor works better than anything else I’ve tried.” – C. Stephens
Pete knows what he’s talking about. His methods and tools had me hitting new personal records almost every time I hit the gym. Fast and effective. Believe it.
“Gains Every Time” – Jackson Collier
When I was working with Pete and the Power Factor Workout I made gains every single workout.
“At 68 I still follow Sisco’s principles with great results.” – Diane Terrell
I’m glad Pete decided to update and publish ‘Power Factor Workout”. At 68 I still follow Sisco’s principles with great results.
“Short and Sweet. Best bang for your workout buck!” – Joe
Great update from the original decades ago. Short, concise, gets to the point. Plus, links to the workout log for tracking your progress. Great exercise routine for the busy person or seniors who want to spend as little an amount of time as possible in the gym, while getting the most benefits. Thank you, Pete, again!
“Effective and time-efficient program” – Amazon Customer
This book is a winner. Pete goes through the logic and science behind the program in an easy to understand way, and then teaches you step by step exactly what to do. All the research is presented as well. The downloadable bonus materials are worth their weight in gold. Highest recommendation.
“Fantastic training program” – Ruka Broughton
This program’s great I gained muscle and leg press weight is 400kgs!!! All my weight increased dramatically. And these workouts make me feel awesome. The recovery time is important as the body needs this. Then muscle grows and I’m refreshed ready form more… I couldn’t believe training only once a week but the results are here. I’m bigger at age 64 and much stronger than people half my age. Thank you Peter.
“Great book and program!” – Roxy
This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in as effective and efficient strength training as there is. Expect large strength gains. I’ve used the program myself and can attest to its efficacy. Do yourself a favor and give the program a few months try and see for yourself.
“If you want to stay athletic and capable as you get older” – Amazon Customer
I want to age well, keep playing tennis and golf, and have the strength to enjoy the things I love without spending my life in the gym. This is the shortest, most logical workout approach I have found. There is no fluff, just practical strength that carries over into real life and sport. At 57, I am playing the best tennis of my life, moving better, feeling stronger, and recovering faster while spending less time training. If you want to stay athletic and capable as you get older without complicated programs, Pete’s book delivers.
“How it worked for me” – Amazon Customer
Pete Sisco’s POWER FACTOR WORKOUT: Building Muscle for Men Over 40 is a fantastic resource for men over 40 (or younger for that matter as the same principles apply). I began going to the gym seriously when I was 54 and couldn’t have kept going and building the muscle and stamina I have without the knowledge contained in Pete’s book. Now I’m 68 and still going strong and with plenty of energy. I recommend this easily-understood book for all who are serious about becoming strong and making the most of their time both in and out of the gym. I couldn’t have achieved my personal record in the leg press of 1,565 Ibs without knowing this stuff.
“Power Factor Works” – Nicolas Young
I used Power Factor methodology about 10-12 years ago to build muscle, and the program delivered for me. Really pleased to see that this has now been tailored for men over 40, as time waits for no man…
“Strength, muscle density and overall hardness were through the roof.” – Tim
I have been using Peter Sisco’s power factor training system now for close to 15 years. At 65 and a previous BB competitor, this program is something very special. I did have to take a break off and on over these past years from this system. Only because of how well it had worked. Strength, muscle density and overall hardness were through the roof. Switching from the shorter range to a higher rep format Peter offers as well. This worked wonders. So if people happen to read this review and are just the slightest bit curious…I say this give Mr. Peter Sisco’s training format a shot. Especially if you are searching for other types of MUSCLE building programs being this one in particular for sheer strength and size you will not be disappointed.
“Rest is as Important as training” – Max
I found Pete’s book Power Factor Training in the late 90’s. Being “A Scientific Approach to Building Lean Muscle Mass” sold me. Everything I had learned before than was “Intuitive Training” or rote programs to work out 3x/week, which I did until I over-trained, then stopped for months, repeat again and again. I thought it was me. Pete was the first person I ever heard say that rest was as important as training. My gains using his system were inspiring as I was no longer over-training. I highly recommend his books.
“Great program, fully enjoyed it” – Johnny Gerbrandt
This is a great reboot of a system that did not get the attention it deserved. I have used this, and it is awesome, but you really have to pay attention to do it right. Some guys will do half of it and say it doesn’t work. Understand how things work, and it will work. Great program, fully enjoyed it, using it now in my training, I am 56 years old.
…MORE USER COMMENTS FROM E-MAILS SENT TO MY ORIGINAL WEBSITE (circa 1996-2015)
“Probably the Smartest Person I’ve Ever Learned From” – Mike D.
I’ve been reading your book and I’ve listened to your Static Contraction seminar and I have to say you’re probably the smartest person I’ve ever learned from about weightlifting. I just want to thank you for the time and effort you have put into your work. I’ve been using the Static Contraction for only two workouts and I can already see results. I can’t stop reading [your e-book], it’s just utterly brilliant. Thank you for educating me,
“Extraordinary Results” – Sebastian W.
This is wonderful! I have gained both enormous strength and built much bigger muscles. I have trained with this Train Smart program now for 10 weeks and I have gain extraordinary results in just one workout per week. And I’m still getting stronger every time. This is amazing! It gives me the body I want in the time I can afford spending in the gym. Thanks Pete.
“Skeptic Does Reps With 349.5 lbs” – Don S.
I’m a huge skeptic of any weight lifting program that makes bold claims. I’m 46 years old and have lifted for years with not very good results, and now my body suffers from so many injuries it makes it even harder to gain any size or strength. I have tried many programs only to be disappointed. I started with just the bench press to see if your system really worked. I have shoulder issues and cannot do a full range bench press. I started very light until I felt confident in how my shoulder would take the load. I must say even I’m impressed. 45 days ago I struggled to unrack 175 lbs and could only do partials with 135 las. today I did four reps (10 seconds each) of 349.5 lbs, and did four sets of five reps partials with 201lbs. I’m telling everyone who will listen.
“Jack Goes From 150 to 440” – Yack Y.
Your system works like a charm! Great stuff! I started with 150lb and now I’m at 440lb going to 450lb this weekend.
“74-year-old Sees Size and Strength Gains” – Ivan H.
First I am 74 years old and started the program in February. I took measurements at that time and have since added 10 kg in (body) weight, plus 6.0 cm on Chest 3.5 cm on biceps and 1.5 cm on calf muscles.
“On my last session I was deadlifting about 422 lbs, I weigh 144 lbs” – Solomon
Your methods are genius. I don’t do any full range exercises any more to get stronger. I don’t feel the need. I think the people who don’t get the results you say are possible have a belief system of following the crowd. On my last session I was deadlifting about 422 lbs, I weigh 144 lbs, and this guy came up and said that I was better of doing full range motion, so I asked him what he could deadlift in the full range, he said about 222lbs, So I said that if increasing the range and decreasing the weight would make you stronger then if he deadlifted a pencil 20 meters it would make him stronger? He laughed and said don’t be stupid.
“Max Increased 90% and 10-Rep Max Increased 30%” – Jeremy M.
I purchased your e-book about a year ago, and was a little skeptical. However after trying your workout for about 10 weeks, I gained 5 pounds of muscle, increased my max weight by as much as 90%, and increased my 10 rep weight by about 30%. Really this methodology is revolutionary, and I thank you for saying the obvious principles, many of which, would be arrived at by any freethinking person.
“You Are The King” – Mike C.
Pete, I could write pages and pages on the breakthroughs and outstanding accomplishments that you’ve made and I could go on and on, however, let me just sum it all up to save both you and me the bother. LOL. YOU ARE THE KING.
“Biceps Curls Go From 30 lbs to 85 lbs and Build 19-inch Arms” – Mark R.
Here is one for you. I used the Static Contraction method for my biceps. I was hammer curling 30 pounds 15 reps. After doing a 10 week static bicep work out I picked up a pair of 70-pound dumbbells and hammer curled them 15 reps! Just recently I picked up a pair of 85-pound dumbbells just to show up some young guys at the gym and hammer curled them 2 reps each! You should have seen the jaws drop. My biceps are 19″ and harder than steel when flexed. I am 6’4″, weigh 260 and am 54 years old.
“Maxed Out the Leg Press” – Bret D.
Dude, let me tell ya, you’re a real outside the box thinker. Wow I can’t believe the change. In two weeks I grew a lot of muscle all over my body and am lifting incredibly huge amounts of weight. I am already trying to figure out how I can add more iron to the leg press as I have reached the max it can hold. Most of all I can go to all the people who told me I was crazy when I explain how this works and say “look you dumb ass it works. Ha ha ha”. More than just that, you have set an example and forced me to question other aspects of life. To seek out other ways in all subjects. Thanks Pete.
“Results Simply Amazing” – Ian S.
Compared to full range etc the workouts were really easy and yet the results are simply amazing. Seeing the poundages increase each workout is very motivating I’m going to carry on with this training method. Well done Pete for progressing our world further than anyone in the last 30 odd years. Keep up the good work.
“The Gains Are Unbelievable” – BJ M.
I am astonished at the results of your workout. I have trained off and on since I was a teenager, now I am 36 yrs. old. I would stop from time to time due to hurting myself in my weakest range. This all makes so much sense!! I am done harming myself, trying to improve myself. A double-edged sword!! Thanks so much for stopping this seemingly never ending cycle!! And the gains are unbelievable! THANKS!
“Can Now Lift a Car” – Stevie D.
I can now say that I can lift a car thanks to your training method. Static Contraction Training gives me a natural high and just knowing I’m going to get a new record every time gets me psyched for my next workouts. I just can’t wait to see what my next lifts are going to be. I’m so excited I can’t thank you enough. I love your training and I love how you do the science not just guesswork like most people out there. Keep up the good work. Thanks again.
“11.8 lb. gain in muscle at 62” – Dave B.
After 10 weeks I am 191 lbs. with a 27% bodyfat. This works out to an 11.8 lb. gain in muscle and a 5.8 lb. loss in fat. My overall average gain in strength was 71%…pretty incredible, especially for a 62 year old man.
“Every time I go into the gym I am stronger than last time” – Haydn O.
I have used many forms of training over the past 7 or 8 years but this is by far the most effective form of training I’ve done. Every time I go into the gym I am stronger than last time, and that’s an incredible feeling.
“I am up to 1,400 lbs calf raise” – Joseph G.
Just a note of thanks. I am up to 1,400 lbs calf raise using Static Contraction. So today after doing my calf raise, I lowered the weight to 900 lbs. I did a full range calf raise like it was a feather! Before starting Static Contraction my calf raise max was 400 lbs. What a change, so THANKS!
“I now use full stacks on most
machines” – Jimmy F.
First, I thank you for properly researching physiological strength training. Your program really works. I have been a life long bodybuilder. I lift once a month. I now use full stacks on most machines…the guys freak out when they see this. None of them do heavy legs like me, especially leg curls. I have gotten so damned strong that I am undefeated in ultimate fighting even with 220 pounders. They all freak out, especially since I stay in the ring for hours and take all comers until they drop. My grip, leg strength and endurance is maximized.
“My arms are now 19 inches cold” – John S.
My arms are now 19 inches cold. They have never been this big. ever. I performed a 600 lb incline on my power rack for six reps. I’d go heavier but that’s all the weight I have right now. I never thought that I would ever run out of weight. Go figure! I would like to express my gratitude for the tremendous work and research you did in uncovering these fundamental truths.
“My thighs have grown two inches in circumference” – Adam F.
A month ago I began doing Static Contraction Training. I’ve gotten a lot stronger in every area. Most notably, my thighs have grown two inches in circumference while the muscles in my quadriceps developed ripped separation for the first time–and it only took two leg workouts!
“I went from 175 lbs to 450 lbs!” – Scott M.
I was lucky to bench 150 lbs in the traditional way. I generally worked out with 135 lbs. I pretty much stayed at that weight for several years. With SCT I went from 175 lbs to 450 lbs! I feel so solid. And I only do the bench once every two weeks! The only problem is maxing out the machines (not a bad problem to have). You should see the looks on the people’s faces when we load 1,000 lbs on the leg press and do a static hold… with one leg!
“My strength has gone through the roof” – Albert O.
I just wanted you to know that I have been on this program now for a little over 16 weeks and it is by far the best program I have ever done. My strength has gone through the roof and I have lost over 24 lbs of body weight. I only wish I had found this years ago! To top it all of I will soon be 44 years old and I am so much stronger than I was at 20 years old! Thank you again.
“A couple of inches of extra muscle on
my biceps” – Jayne T.
Thanks to Static Contraction training I have packed on a couple of inches of extra muscle on my biceps which actually makes my biceps look a lot fuller, longer and peaked and have a lot of energy left to burn. And after being harassed about flexibility, that I would have the flexibility of a pumpkin, I did a flexibility test and was better off than when I was 18. Bless you, Pete.
“I have very little joint pain
now” – Robert M.
I have been working out in gyms on and off for over 20 years. I have had constant aches in my joints most of that time. I now can push 140kgs [308 lbs.] doing it your way and feel really strong. I used to struggle to do 80kgs [176 lbs.] now I warm up with 80kgs and do ten reps before I do my press. I know the muscleheads down the gym do not understand this increase and don’t understand when I tell them what I’m doing once a week. I have very little joint pain now, if any. I am not doing stupid, boring reps which is a real bonus. I thought joint pain was something I was going to have for ever. Pete and team, I am positive this almost instant relief from joint pain is due to the strength training you describe.