Strength Training
by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, Lee Brown
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Author: Lee Brown, NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning AssociationEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-10
ISBN: 0736060596
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Human Kinetics
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- ISBN13: 9780736060592
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Book Review: An Excellent Primer to Strength Training
Summary: 4 Stars
This book goes in depth in the science, art and benefits of strength training. While this book might be too simplistic for an advanced bodybuilder/weight trainer, it's an excellent guide for people (male, female, seniors and even older children) who are beginners in the world of strength training, and a good reference source. "Strength Training" does not fall into the trap of other weight training books that focus on specific aspects of strength training. It's written to give the reader a complete overview on the benefits of strength training as well as thorough explanation on scientific background, proper techniques, guidelines, routines and programs for people of (almost) all fitness levels, and to guide the reader to the best routine that'll work for them.
The book is separated into four parts:
"Part I: The Origin of Strength" talks about the science, physiology and growth/behavior of skeletal muscle. While I found this part a little long-winded (it's 95 pages long!), and its content can rival virtually any college-level anatomy and physiology textbook on the subject, it's still a must read for a beginner to understand how a muscle works, why it grows, and how proper technique and nutrition is essental in muscle growth and development.
"Part II: Resistance Training Guidelines" discusses assessing one's strength and fitness level; an explanation on the types of exercises (Isometric, Isotonic, Plyometric, etc.); the necessity for a proper workout schedule and rest; the organization of one's workout for the individual; the goal(s) an individual may have; and on safety, injury and the body's reaction to an initial workout. Again, some of this can get a little technical and long-winded, but not so that the average high school-level reader can't understand what's being said.
"Part III: Exercise Techniques" goes into what everyone is probably looking for: how to do specific exercises. None of the exercises are too exotic; they cover all parts of the body; it's well-rounded, clear and concise. However, I found the chapter somewhat lacking on common mistakes people make when doing an exercise (there are blurbs, such as not to round your back on a deadlift). I think that's very important for the novice strength trainer, and the authors should have given more detailed descriptions or examples on common mistakes beginnners make. That said, it's a great section nevertheless.
"Part IV: Sample Programs" does what it says: give sample programs for the beginner, intermediate and advanced trainer. While the section gives plenty of examples, it encourages the reader to find a routine that works for them based on the information given. The book is good at giving that guidance.
Again the book is not meant for the most advanced weighttrainer. And it's not the type of book to simply open up to copy a sample routine or how to do a bent-over row. It's meant to be a guide for someone who's new to strength training. So the book should be read cover to cover before the reader creates a program for themselves. While the book can get technical in some areas, it's by no means a hard read. Anyone should have no trouble getting through the book in a day. Once they do, I'm confident they can fashion a workout routine that's safe, convenient (yet challenging), adaptable, and even fun.
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