Essential Strength Training and Bodybuilding Books

[bas781]

Already owned Starting Strength - Rippetoe Kilgore. Just picked up Practical Programming a few weeks ago. Excellent followup to SS for the intermediate and advanced lifter.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by bas781

Already owned Starting Strength - Rippetoe Kilgore. Just picked up Practical Programming a few weeks ago. Excellent followup to SS for the intermediate and advanced lifter.

I haven't purchased that yet.

Recent purchases:

--Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder
--THE Complete Keys to Progress
--Powerlifting Basics, Texas-Style: The Adventures of Lope Delk
--Real Strength Real Muscle

[Achilles]

A bit more in depth information in these books but great reads I can asure you that.

• Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications by George A. Brooks, Thomas D. Fahey, Timothy G. White
  
• Strength and Power in Sport, 2nd ed. Edited by Komi.
  
• Physiology of Sport and Exercise-3rd Edition by Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill
  
• Periodization: training and methodology - Tudor O. Bompa
  
• Science and Practice of Strength Training - Vladimir Zatsiorsky

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Achilles

A bit more in depth information in these books but great reads I can asure you that.

• Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications by George A. Brooks, Thomas D. Fahey, Timothy G. White
  
• Strength and Power in Sport, 2nd ed. Edited by Komi.
  
• Physiology of Sport and Exercise-3rd Edition by Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill
  
• Periodization: training and methodology - Tudor O. Bompa
  
• Science and Practice of Strength Training - Vladimir Zatsiorsky

Nice additions. I just added Zatsiorsky's book to my wish list last week.

[jax larue]

heres my essential books,If you guys have never read any of them get ready to knock the dust off of history with some of these


Progessive Barbrll Training by George F.Jowett

The Henry Higgens Strength and Muscle Course:the secert of the Professional Strong Man's strength

Iron Man Barbell Course No.1 by Peary Rader

physical training simplified by Mark H. Berry

The Mark Berry Barbell Courses by Mark H. Berry

Super Stength by Alan Calvert


The Milo Barbell Courses by Alan Calvert

The Way to Live by George Hackenschmidt

How to use a barbell by W.A.Pullum

Goerner The Mighty by Edgar Muller

Super Squats by Randall J.Strossen


The Complete keys to Progess bt John McCallum

Dinosaur Training ,and Strength,Muscle and power by Brooks D.Kubik


and my faves:

Weight Lifting by Bob Hoffman

Big Arms by Bob Hoffman

Secrets of Strength & Development by Bob Hoffman

The Big Chest Book by Bob Hoffman

Bob Hoffman's Simplified System of Swing Bar Training


Bob Hoffman's Simplified System of Barbell Training

Bob Hoffman's Simplified System of Dumbell Training

York Advanced Methods of Weight Training


Functional Isometric Contraction System

Functional Isometric Contraction - Advanced Course

Functional Isometric Contraction Exercise without Movement

The York Handbalancing Course


The Bosco System of Progressive Physical training by Harry B.Paschall

Muscle Moulding By Harry B.Paschall

Development of Strength by yes you guessed it Harry B.Paschall

[BendtheBar]

Nice additions Jax.

[jax larue]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Nice additions Jax.

thanks

[NYMIKE]

I have a decent collection of books, but I must say with the internet as it is today, there is less need for books, there are great free sources such as this board.

[WilldBill88]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Better Than Steroids

by Dr. Warren Willey



Product Description
Better Than Steroids! is a summary of what you need to know to be a successful bodybuilder, athlete or just to look freaking good. It covers in a stepwise fashion, the information you need to succeed. I will review why and how anabolic steroids work, which will lead us into why food programs, eating plans and tricks like the pre and post workout meal are not only comparable to anabolic steroids, but better! I will review the importance of tracking your body composition, as those who are meticulous enough to do so are the ones who keep improving. I will give you a quick synopsis of water, and will review information directly from What Does Your Doctor Look like Naked? Your Guide to Optimal Health such as Food Timing and The Free Window.

The meat of the book is the eating plans. I have reviewed the top four eating plans for guaranteed success. They come with detailed instructions on how they work, when they work best, and how to design one for yourself. From leaning up to bulking up, these are the eating plans that work. They teach you how to use the most powerful drug out there, food, to your advantage. I say it all the time, "Anyone can exercise, but only the ones who know HOW to eat make improvements!"

This is followed by the pre and post workout meals, the most important meals in a bodybuilder's day. With this information on utilization of these powerful meals, mass gain is optimized, fat is burned, soreness is reduced and recovery is enhanced! I then cover glycogen supercomensation, a dominant technique in the quest for maximal muscle gain. BTS started out with a full chapter on supplements, but near the end I felt it was more important and beneficial to get the eating plans understood, as this is the true power in a bodybuilder's bag of tricks. I have included a few supplements' in an appendix, and will plan to use the rest in future books.

There is a detailed review of the most successful cardio routine out there, the High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program. There is a section on weight lifting practices, as monotony in the gym will be the death of your goal attainment. Finally, BTS provides some algorithms for putting all the information together for your optimal achievement.

This is something I should look into, I feel like I eat alot but, in reality I'm probably not eating enough.

[DieselWeasel]

I think my all of my favorites have already been posted.

Been reading this one, and almost done with it. Great combination of powerlifting and bodybuilding info, mostly from the golden age of both sports.

The Old School Back Training Bible: Dave Yarnell: 9781469912516: Amazon.com: Books

The Old School Back Training Bible: Dave Yarnell: 9781469912516: Amazon.com: Books

This is another good one that I'm currently reading, written by Dr. Squat:

Powerlifting: A Scientific Approach: Frederick C. Hatfield: 9780809270019: Amazon.com: Books

Powerlifting: A Scientific Approach: Frederick C. Hatfield: 9780809270019: Amazon.com: Books