Description
Book Synopsis"Weight Training" will help improve muscular endurance, build strength, increase muscle mass, and improve body composition. From the fundamentals of weight training to the specifics of designing an individualized program, this full-color guide covers every facet of weight training, including eating smart to maximize results.
Trade Review"If I could choose only one book to be in my strength training library, it would definitely be Weight Training: Steps toSuccess. This is without question the best book of its kind." -- Wayne Westcott, PhD, CSCS, Author of Strength Training Past 50, Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults, and Youth Strength Training ;;"Tom Baechle and Roger Earle are two of the brightest minds in the field of strength and conditioning. In Weight Training: Steps to Success, they deliver a brilliant guidebook for developing successful weight training programs." -- Donald A. Chu, PhD, PT, ATC, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, Sport Performance Enhancement Specialist for Olympic and professional athletes
Table of ContentsStep 1. Equipment Options and Proper Use Guidelines
Step 2. Stretching, Lifting, and Spotting Techniques
Step 3. Selecting Exercises and Determining Training Loads
Step 4. Chest Exercise Options and Loading Guidelines
Step 5. Back Exercise Options and Loading Guidelines
Step 6. Shoulder Exercise Options and Loading Guidelines
Step 7. Upper Arm Exercise Options and Loading Guidelines
Step 8. Leg Exercise Options and Loading Guidelines
Step 9. Core Exercise Options and Loading Guidelines
Step 10. Completing Your First Workout
Step 11. Applying Program Design Principles
Step 12. How to Manipulate the Program Design Variables to Maximize Results
Step 13. How to Design Your Own Basic Program
Step 14. Designing a Sport-Specific Training Program
Step 15. Designing a High-Intensity Interval Training Program
