Reviews

This book is a fantastic read super informative with years of programming knowledge. Paul's approach to comfort zone expansion training is revolutionary. Looking forward to putting this information into practice and continuing to get stronger.

I have always been a fan of Paul and when I got a chance to know a bit more about his training philosophy, I jumped at it. As I was in India, it took some time for the book to reach me. Now that it has and I had some time to go through it, I am very pleased with the purchase. Not only is the book rich with information, but is also of a very high quality. I will put this approach to practice after the current cycle I am on and see how it goes. Based on everything I have read and seen across the internet, I expect great results.

I stayed up all night and read Paul McIlroys Book Perpetual Strength (twice ) it already looks well worn with ear tags all through it, marking spots to refer back to.
When it comes to programming, Paul is a mathematical genius. I've known this for a very long time, from coaching his Amazing 12 week physique program, being coached by him for multiple strength, performance and physique events as well as Endurance events that most would say that an athlete my size wouldn't be able to do at the level I completed them.
Plus I recently travelled to Ireland to learn from him again, in person at his newest workshop.

But this book lays out exactly what it claims... How to get stronger, for as long as possible, regardless of your age or present ability level.
Beginner through to advanced strength athletes have programs to take them to all new heights of performance and the recreational athletes, parents or beaten up gym rats have the blueprint for simple strength training whilst not living in the gym.
It's not going to be for everyone. Because, honestly, it looks "too simple" but after my recent stint following what I learnt in Ireland, I can attest to the fact that this "simple" is going to bring AMAZING results
If you love strength training you need this book in your collection.

I'll be 77 in 8 days, and I love the concepts and specifics provided by Paul McIlroy's new book, Perpetual Strength!

I've been working McIlroy's Deadlift program for the past few weeks, and have been using the same "Justa Singles" protocol for One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Side Presses as well. I've had wonderful results with the Justa Singles program in the past. I originally learned the Justa Singles protocol from Steve Justa's recommended book Rock, Iron, Steel, and then sometime later was reminded of this program in Pavel and Dan John's Easy Strength book, where McIlroy discussed his positive experiences with this protocol. I've already had many productive Justa Singles cycles, and this book encourages me to continue to use this approach, get back to using it for deadlifts (I was using it for only Kettlebell Presses), and extend it in the various ways suggested in Perpetual Strength.

I'm looking forward to working through Paul's various Power Grids over time, and learning how to really work his system. I've begun to use Power Grid 1 (as detailed for the Bench Presses) for dumbbell rows to strengthen my rhomboids, etc. I play Table Tennis and strengthening these muscles really helps to avoid/eliminate shoulder-blade pain.

I'm so grateful for Paul's wonderful info and program, and I feel like I can productively and progressively use this program for years to come!!!

I love the notion of Comfort Zone Expansion - makes great sense to me, and is consistent with so much that I've seen over the years (but which is so easily forgotten) - that training in the 70-80% 1RM zone is the most productive, long-term, and especially closer to the 70% level.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Paul and DragonDoor!

Paul's philosophy on programming is unlike anything I've seen. Expanding the comfort zone increases strength and muscular gains in a surprising fashion while avoiding nervous system burnout and excess joint stress. His methods have produced gains faster than any other training program I've used.

Highly recommended.

If you want to think about your training in the long term rather than 8-12 weeks then this book is for you. Total game changer.

Paul really explains his comfort zone expansion approach with tons of practical info to improve your strength and size! I've use the Justa Singles program in the past with great results so excited to try the Power Grids to work and get stronger without burning out! Great Job Paul thanks!