Fitness/Weight Lifting Books

floggg

I was wondering does anybody know of any good books about fitness, and more specifically, weight lifting? I've been going to the gym and doing weights for about a year ago, but have so far been relying on the 'expert' opinions of the instructors in westwood. I'd like to learn a little more the different exercises, technique, form, and also how the body/different muscles work, repair etc. I would also like to be able to develop my own work outs instead of relying on the preformualted, one size fits all approach they seem to have in ww sandymount.

Can anybody recommend any good books, aimed at an intermediate level? Something aimed at general weight training as oppossed to body building? Thanks

Remmy

I bought starting strength written by Mark Ripptoe on ebay for a song.I'd recommend it to anyone.

brianon

Remmy wrote: »

I bought starting strength written by Mark Ripptoe on ebay for a song.I'd recommend it to anyone.

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rubadub

Remmy wrote: »

I bought starting strength written by Mark Ripptoe on ebay for a song.I'd recommend it to anyone.

Yeah, that is generally the most recommended one I see. Make sure you get the second edition, I think the first is more for coaches, and the second for people doing it & coaches. I think the second has more pics too maybe.

If you want to see him you can get videos, lots were listed here before, shows him lecturing people on doing deadlifts.

Others have recommended one of Arnies books.

floggg

Thanks. Does anybody know where i can get it in dublin, or is it an order online job?

I heard Arnie's book is goo, but isn't that aimed more at body building?

aye

Strength Training Anatomy is a very good book

http://www.humankinetics.com/products/showProduct.cfm?isbn=0736063684

brianon

aye wrote: »

Strength Training Anatomy is a very good book

http://www.humankinetics.com/products/showProduct.cfm?isbn=0736063684

I have that book and its good for what it is ... but based on what the OP posted I don;t think you could go far wrong with Starting Strength.

BossArky

I have both Starting Strength and Arnie's updated encloypedia from 1998 and would recommend both.

floggg

BossArky wrote: »

I have both Starting Strength and Arnie's updated encloypedia from 1998 and would recommend both.

And if you had to choose between the two, which would you recommend?

BossArky

To learn the lifts --> Starting Strength

For an inspirational read & lots of useful info --> Arnie *note he dosen't go into lots of detail on actually performing deads, squats, bench, etc*

BossArky

damn - typed reply and it was eaten by internet maggots.

In brief...

Get Starting Strength and spend 6-12 months learning / increasing your main lifts.

Once you have a foundation Arnie's book will probably make more sense. The man himself and his cohorts recommend a solid base (i.e. powerlifting) before working on the "nice to haves" of bodybuilding.

walktheline

if you are looking for book on fitness then suggest Optimum Sports Nutrition by Dr Michael Colgan. Its the bible for any athlete and though its technically a nutrition book it is really helpful in terms of overall training and conditioning. A little dated now as was written in the nineties but still holds up and well worth read. You will get on amazon.

Deity

Optimum Sports Nutrition is 20 years old this year but still one of the best nutrition tools out there, Available on amazon.

Hanley

brianon wrote: »

I have that book and its good for what it is ... but based on what the OP posted I don;t think you could go far wrong with Starting Strength.

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