Strength Training Anatomy - 2nd Edition

I bought 'Strength Training Anatomy' because I am studying anatomy as part of a massage therapy course and because I wanted to improve my weight training routine. This book brings anatomy to the weight room by showing all the muscles in the illustration of a particular exercise pose and highlighting those that are most highly contracted. It illustrates both free weight and machine exercises, showing you how to get the greatest advantage by simple shifts in position or motion. For example, with large muscles like pectoralis major, you can vary the bench press by shifting hand placement or back placement against the bench to work different aspects of the muscle. It also relates one exercise to another, such as back lat pull-downs, which help build strength in the back in order to due chin-ups more effectively. There are 115 total exercise illustrations divided into chapters on arms, shoulders, chest, back, legs, buttocks, and abdomen. The book also points out typical weight lifting injuries and how to prevent them. It is the best overall weight training book I have seen. Fine illustrations, precise instructions, and appealing design. Well worth the price for someone just beginning strength training or the experienced weight lifter who wants to know more about the anatomical aspects.

This is a great book for anyone with a basic knowledge of weight training. It doesn't go into details of how to build a program, how much weight one should lift, how many reps vs. sets one should do, etc. It is merely a book of strength training exercises broken down by muscle group. It highlights which muscles are used per exercise, and goes into some detail about injuries one may incur while working various muscle groups. I have been lifting for over two years now, and this book gave me a multitude of different exercises to shake up my routines. It has a variety of types of equipment to use (free weights, cables, machines) which provides readers with many options based off what you like to do and what is available for you. I thoroughly enjoy the cable exercises. I hardly used cables before this book, but now they are some of my favorite exercises. I have shown this book to fellow weight lifters, and everyone has liked it. Some people have even ordered their own copy. I have to mention that I am in the military, so many people around me value new training ideas.

Great for starting out, or to revisit.

I was extremely impressed by the illustrations presented in this book, but mostly by the detailed discussion of exercises and anatomy presented. This book could be an outstanding reference work for professionals such as personal trainers or physical therapists. It provides excellent graphics for multiple exercises within each muscle group. While reading, I discovered several new exercises to add to my workout, and the illustrations definitely made learning easier.There are also pages dedicated to specific muscle conditions and their related symptoms. I was impressed by the amount of detail provided in this book, but I did not expect anything less from Mr. Delavier As with anything though, this should not be considered a "catch-all." While quite a bit of information is presented, other books that focus on nutrition, fitness programs, and health should be considered as companions to this work. I have not yet reviewed the latest edition of the work (3d. Edition, I believe), but I am sure that it is similarly satisfactory. This book would be great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes, as well as healthcare and fitness professionals. I would definitely recommend this!

Ever tried feeling your muscles while working out to see what is getting worked? If you are into 0% body fat and just want to be fit overall, then this book is probably not for you. This book is GREAT for people that want to target muscle groups in their workouts. It shows exactly what exercises work exactly which muscles. Want bigger pecs? bigger arms? bigger legs? a flat stomach? Then this book can tell what exercises you should be doing. An example: 'Push ups' taget your pecs and arms, what you might not know is that 'pec-flys' target only your pecs and concentrate the entire workout on your pecs, building that paticular muscle faster giving your pecs a more defined look... faster. My goal is to become ripped all in the right spots. Not too big.. but not too small. Whatever that means. And after years of exercise and using different methods, I have finally fouund out that nothing beats working out every other day by maxing your muscles out in 6 reps about 10 times and changing your target muscle the next time you work out. This book tells you what exercies you need to be performing to target the muscles you want to 'bulk' up. Sidenote: I am 200lbs and consume about 150 grams of protein per day through the use whey powder and food. After 1 month I started recovering faster

I started lifting weights about 2 years ago, focusing on different muscle groups. Even within specific groups like chest and arms, I found I could lift 100 lbs and other I struggled with only 50 lbs. This book shows you each specific muscle in a Gray's Anatomy manner and what movement and muscle to use to strengthen. One of the most helpful books for someone who wants to be their own trainer. I found out about this book from a fellow in the locker room who was reading it right before a workout. I might not end up Mr. Universe, but in the fight against gravity, this book and illustrations and information are perfect. After reading this I can say, the only dumbbell in my workouts are the ones I lift. I highly recommend this to everyone, beginner, immediate, men and women.

This book is an excellent tool for anybody looking to sculpt their body through weight training. The illustrations in the book are designed around specific exercises and allow the reader to plan their workouts with specific muscle groups in mind. The book contains a comprehensive amount of exercises - ranging from beginner to advanced - and with detailed illustrations on how best to perform each exercise. Also, below each illustration, the author provides step by step instructions on the mechanics of the exercise, and also provides tips on what to avoid and what to focus on during each repetition. The combination of great illustrations, a comprehensive repertoire of exercises and concise, written instructions make this book a superior tool for anybody interested in learning more about strength training.

The drawings in this book are certainly some of the best I've seen in this category. In terms of content, this book is divided into various body parts namely arms, shoulders, chest, back, legs, buttocks and abdomen. There are more than 10 exercises under each section. For each body part, a series of exercises highlighting the muscles involved are presented. All active muscles are highlighted and the passive ones are labelled as well. Note accompany the drawings to provide instructions on how each exercise should be performed. Both male and female bodies are featured. Exercises featured include those using free weights and machines. After reading this book, anyone interested in strength training (not necessarily serious bodybuilding) should be able to choose a few exercises that will suit his/her needs. No need for expensive gym equipment or memberships. The book shows us that some highly effective exercises can be performed at home or the children's playground. Once again, the drawings are simply awesome. A great reference book for anyone who is intrested in strength training. What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You