We cannot know if we are effective with weight training unless we
know and target the muscle groups we are attempting to train. The proper use of books and reference information will help us in obtaining those goals.
Books & DVDs on Weight Lifting & Training, Nutrition and Exercise.
| Like most people who believe in
weight training, physical activity and good nutrition, I
have spent endless hours searching book stores and the
Internet attempting to find quality information on these
subjects. Recently I discovered
Human Kinetics
publishing as a quality source of information. Please click on any of the book images to be taken to the Human Kinetics website for purchase or additional information. |
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Weight Training Books for Men - Women and General Weight Lifting Information |
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Strength Training Anatomy Frederic Delavier Copyright 2006 ISBN: 9780736063685 144pp Paperback Full color |
( I have personally used this book for my own
bodybuilding
information. When I train men or women for weight lifting, I
constantly refer them to this
book and it's
diagrams of the human anatomy. This book defines which muscle are used for each lifting
exercise. Information
is also including detailing weight lifting injuries, the
cause of those injuries and the effect of those injury on
your body. |
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Strength Training Anatomy Discover for yourself the magic of Strength Training Anatomy, one of the best-selling strength training books ever published! Get an intricate look at strength training from the inside out. Strength Training Anatomy, with over 528,000 copies already sold, brings anatomy to life with more than 400 full-color illustrations. This detailed artwork showcases the muscles used during each exercise and delineates how these muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the information gives you a multilateral view of strength training not seen in any other resource. This updated bestseller also contains new information on common strength training injuries and preventive measures to help you exercise safely. Chapters are devoted to each major muscle group, with 115 total exercises for arms, shoulders, chest, back, legs, buttocks, and abdomen. Also available Strength Training Anatomy Posters. Click on the 'Enlarge' option to get a larger view of the poster's artwork. The seven posters can be ordered individually or as a full set. About the Author The former editor in chief of the French magazine PowerMag, Frédéric Delavier is currently a journalist for the French magazine Le Monde du Muscle and a contributor to several other muscle publications, including Men’s Health Germany. Delavier is a gifted artist with an exceptional knowledge of human anatomy. He studied morphology and anatomy for five years at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and studied dissection for three years at the Paris Faculté de Médecine. Delavier won the French powerlifting title in 1988 and makes annual presentations on the sports applications of biomechanics at conferences in Switzerland. His teaching efforts have earned him the Grand Prix de Techniques et de Pédagogie Sportive. Delavier lives in Paris, France. |
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BODYBUILDING Anatomy Nicholas A. Evans Copyright 2007 ISBN: 9780736059268 200pp Paperback Full color |
| BODYBUILDING Anatomy Sculpt your physique like you never thought possible! With full-color, detailed anatomical illustrations of exercises, combined with step-by-step instructions on how to perform them, Bodybuilding Anatomy is the ideal resource for gaining mass and defining your muscles. Focusing on the primary muscle groups of shoulders, chest, back, arms, legs, and abdominals and targeting muscle zones and hard-to-work areas, Bodybuilding Anatomy can make the difference between bulking up and sculpting an award-winning physique. You will also learn how to modify exercise technique to influence results and individualize training programs according to your specific needs. Combining the expertise of MuscleMag International columnist, bodybuilder, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nick Evans with the talent of acclaimed bodybuilding artist Bill Hamilton, Bodybuilding Anatomy is the ultimate training guide for bodybuilders and dedicated strength trainers. About the Author Dr. Nick Evans, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and is a highly regarded authority on strength training, nutrition, and weight-training injuries. He is an expert in musculoskeletal anatomy and has written for numerous scientific publications. A bodybuilder and fitness model, Evans is also the author of Men’s Body Sculpting. He writes a monthly "Ask the Doctor" column for MuscleMag International and is a columnist for Oxygen women’s fitness magazine. |
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Men's Body Sculpting Nicholas A. Evans Copyright 2004 ISBN: 9780736051415 216pp Paperback |
| Men's Body Sculpting Achieve breakthroughs in size and strength for the lean, muscular look you've always wanted! In just six weeks, you'll be on the route to physical perfection using this proven muscle-building, fat-cutting program developed specifically for men. Dr. Nick Evans is a renowned bodybuilding expert and orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and is a leading advisor on advanced muscle training and shaping. A fitness model and bodybuilder with more than 20 years of experience in the gym, Dr. Evans writes a monthly "Ask the Doctor" column for MuscleMag International. In Men's Body Sculpting, Evans presents three proven programs:
About the Author Dr. Nick Evans, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician in Los Angeles and is a highly regarded authority on strength training, nutrition, and weight-training injuries. He has fostered research in sports injury and performance-enhancing aids and has written for many scientific publications. A bodybuilder and fitness model, Evans is also a regular magazine columnist. He writes a monthly "Ask the Doctor" column for MuscleMag International and has also written for American Health & Fitness and IronMan. |
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Encyclopedia of MUSCLE & STRENGTH Jim Stoppani Copyright 2006 ISBN: 0736057714 408pp Paperback |
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Encyclopedia of MUSCLE & STRENGTH Finally, a research-based book that covers all facets of optimizing the development of muscle and strength. Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is a comprehensive training guide and reference that provides
Muscle & Fitness senior science editor Jim Stoppani covers each topic in detail. His clear advice will help you conquer any problem or plateau you encounter. So build your knowledge base to build a better body. Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength is the ultimate resource for pinpointing and achieving the results you’re seeking. About the Author Currently, Stoppani serves as senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness and Flex magazines at Weider Publications in Woodland Hills, California. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Stoppani received his doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Connecticut in 2000. |
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Strength Training NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, Lee E. Brown Copyright 2007 ISBN: 9780736060592 368pp Paperback Full color |
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Strength Training Millions of people want to add muscle, get stronger, and look fit as a result. But when they look for expert guidance, they face a sea of self-proclaimed fitness gurus who say they have a can’t-miss program for fast and easy results. So where do you look for solid, no-nonsense advice you can trust from true experts in the strength training field? Inside this book! Written by a team of experts chosen by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Strength Training combines the most valuable information with the best instruction for proven results:
Whether you’re launching a lifting program or fine-tuning a serious fitness regimen, Strength Training will fill any knowledge void and correct misconceptions to ensure proper technique, safety, and progressions. Multiple program options and applications to machines, free weights, and other apparatuses provide the flexibility to tailor your training to personal preferences and special needs. About the Editor Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS*D, FNSCA, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the president of the NSCA (2006-2009). Brown holds both a master’s degree in exercise science and a doctorate in educational leadership from Florida Atlantic University. He has published more than 75 articles, books, and book chapters on strength and conditioning. Formerly a high school physical education teacher and coach of many sports, Brown is now an associate professor of kinesiology in the department of kinesiology at California State University at Fullerton. |
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