Strength Training
eBook - ePub

Strength Training

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  1. 400 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Strength Training

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About this book

Your guidebook to muscle development, exercise, programming, science, research, and nutrition.

As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is recognized as the leader in the research and education of strength and conditioning professionals. Now with the updated second edition of Strength Training, an unprecedented lineup of experts provide the latest science-based programs, techniques, and recommendations for training success.

Combining the expertise of the NSCA and its contributors with a depth of coverage not seen in other books, Strength Training, Second Edition, is the authoritative resource for developing strength and performance. It includes critical topics such as strength assessments, exercise descriptions with full-color photos, ready-to-use programs for all experience levels, essentials of program design, guidance on nutrition for strength development, and in-depth coverage of how muscles are trained and how they grow, setting the stage for optimal results.

The exercises featured in the second edition of Strength Training use nearly every piece of equipment available, including body weight, allowing readers to tailor their workouts based on both their favorite exercises and the equipment available to them. Perfect for serious fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, the book is a comprehensive guide to improving strength and enhancing power.

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Information

Year
2016
Print ISBN
9781492522089
eBook ISBN
9781492586005
Edition
2

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Part I: The Origin of Strength
  7. Chapter 1: Muscle Anatomy 101
  8. Chapter 2: How Muscle Grows
  9. Chapter 3: Types of Muscle Training
  10. Chapter 4: Nutrition for Muscle Growth
  11. Part II: Resistance Training Guidelines
  12. Chapter 5: Strength Assessment
  13. Chapter 6: Types of Strength and Power Training
  14. Chapter 7: Workout Schedule and Rest
  15. Chapter 8: Safety, Soreness, and Injury
  16. Part III: Exercise Technique
  17. Chapter 9: Upper-Body Exercises
  18. Chapter 10: Lower-Body Exercises
  19. Chapter 11: Torso Exercises
  20. Chapter 12: Explosive Movements
  21. Part IV: Sample Programs
  22. Chapter 13: Beginner Programs
  23. Chapter 14: Intermediate Programs
  24. Chapter 15: Advanced Programs
  25. Chapter 16: Youth Programs
  26. Chapter 17: Senior Programs
  27. References
  28. About the NSCA
  29. About the Editor
  30. About the Contributors
  31. Back Page Ad