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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 613.713 EAN: 9780736055338 ISBN: 0736055339 Label: Human Kinetics Publishers Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 179 Publication Date: December 22, 2005 Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers Studio: Human Kinetics Publishers Sales Rank: 52980 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Take the guesswork out of strength training and understand the details of proper technique, weight loads, and reps. The no-nonsense approach of Weight Training: Steps to Success has guided more than 175,000 readers to their strength training goals, step by step—and it will do the same for you! You will develop through a thorough, progressive approach to strength training with either free weights or machines. Learn which exercises target what muscles and how to perform each one correctly and safely. Then determine the amount of weight and the number of repetitions and sets that you should lift in order to achieve your objectives. Finally, develop a workout and program that fit your interests and training preferences. Whether your goal is improving muscular endurance, building strength, increasing muscle mass, toning, or enhancing body composition, Weight Training: Steps to Success will help you achieve it. With more than 30 exercises explained and illustrated, along with guidance on how to approach introductory workouts and create a tailored training program, it’s no wonder this is the book thousands of strength training enthusiasts use to get the most out of their workouts. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Dated Beginners GuideDisappointed is about the only word that comes to mind. The book is written for complete novices (trust me, you know more than you might realize, which will be painfully obvious once you open this book.). Aside from the lengthy overview of the basics, you get hand drawn images of imaginary people doing really basic moves. Yay. And the whole "set up your own routine" is clunky and rather limited given the scope of exercises provided. Do yourself a favor and avoid this title. Instead, pick up The ... Read More Rating: - One of the better exercise booksThis really is a well thought out book, if your getting into weights (i.e. from home) then this is great, does not tell you everything, but really does explain the basics, exercises and posture. Rating:  - Learn To Design Your Own Weight Training ProgramsI'm fortunate to have a brother with a master's degree in exercise science and a lot of experience in strength training, as he's always designed my weight training programs for me. But being the self-reliant kind of person that I am, and not wanting to impose too much on my brother's time, I asked him to tell me what one book he would recommend to someone who wanted to learn how to design their own weight training program. He immediately recommended Weight Training Steps to Success. After reading this ... Read More Rating: - Excellent book!After digging through piles of books at the library about weight lifting we finally come upon this one and immediately went out and purchased our own copy... This book is *excellent* for those beginning weight training. It's explanations of things are down-to-earth and simplified without being "dummy-fied". Rating: - For once I don't feel lost reading a weight training bookI like to research any new endevor, before I commit to a course of action. As a beginning weight "trainee", out of all of the books I've read about this subject, this was the most clear, concise and comprehensive. It gave me all of the information I needed to not only tailor my own program, but where and how to begin, (i.e. how to calculate a good starting workout load, how many reps, etc...) The book takes you through the basics, but is flexible enough to fit anybody's particular preferences and resources. ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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