The Gold's Gym Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding (Gold's Gym Series) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Edward Connors, Michael J. B. Mccormick, Peter Grymkowski, Tim Kimber
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 779559
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 407
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Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0809230062
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.75
EAN: 9780809230068
ASIN: 0809230062
Publication Date: February 1, 1998
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Bodybuilders, wisdom has it, go through three stages: First, people make fun of them because they're so skinny; then, after they've been training for a while and starting to see results, people admire them because they look so strong and healthy; then, after they've become successful bodybuilders, people make fun of them again because they have so much muscle. The Gold's Gym Encyclopedia is about getting to that third stage and staying there--and not caring what anyone who's not a bodybuilder thinks of the way you look. For the hardest of the hard-core, this book shows the way to hugeness with the latest information about training, nutrition, nutritional supplementation, and, of course, actually competing in the sport of bodybuilding. There's an interesting discussion of high-volume (lots of sets and repetitions of each exercise) vs. high-intensity (one killer set per exercise) training methods and other systems, plus a token caution against using physique-enhancing drugs (followed by a list of drugs that's far longer than the caution preceding it). If Gold's Gym is the mecca of bodybuilding, then this "encyclopedia" is surely the sport's holy text.
Product Description
In the world of bodybuilding, there are nearly as many opinions on how to get the edge as there are bodybuilders. How do you know which advice to follow? Look to the experts--the world's most recognized and respected bodybuilding organization, Gold's Gym. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran, you'll find what you need in this all-in-one bodybuilding bible. From diet and nutrition to sets and reps, every concern is addressed and every question answered by the pros who started the bodybuilding movement and who have been leaders in the arena for more than thirty years. The Gold's Gym Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding offers everything a bodybuilder needs to overcome obstacles and exceed training goals, including: - An introduction to the art and science of bodybuilding
- Essential information on diet, nutrition, and supplements for bodybuilding
- Analysis of the best types of training to reach your goals
- Exercises to develop every muscle in your body
- Tips on aerobic fitness and stretching
- Strategies for gaining lean muscle mass
- Winning advice for competitors
- And much more!
If you're serious about success in the intensely competitive world of bodybuilding, take your lead from the pros at Gold's Gym and put success on your team. Ed Connors and Tim Kimber are co-owners of Gold's Gym Enterprises, Inc., along with Peter Grymkowski, former Mr. America (heavyweight) and Mr. World. Mike McCormick is a freelance writer and bodybuilding analyst.
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A Good Bodybuilding Training Manual with Lots of Exercises, August 8, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book has a nice collection of exercises, with photographs and detailed description on the proper execution techniques for each one of them. The detailed description on each exercise include: The muscles emphasized by the exercise, its starting position, movement performance, exercise variations and training tips.
One valuable aspect of this training book is that at the end of each chapter you will find a lot of routines from Professional bodybuilders and champs. Each muscle is treated with great detail in its own individual book chapter.
In summary, very useful manual, with lots of exercises and routines, and plenty of information on nutrition, aerobics, training techniques and principles as they apply to bodybuilding.
 Good for a beginner November 1, 2004
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
There's not much to be learned here unless you've never stepped foot in a gym or are a relative beginner. Some of the exercises are shown improperly(e.g. the one-arm dumbell row shows the girl lifting her elbow above her torso at the contracted position - a great way to experience rotator cuff surgery and elbow tendinitis - not uppper back development).
I would say that I learned something from this book, but the fact is I didn't.
 Excellent descriptions and pictures of exercises but... January 22, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book had great descriptions and pictures of many types of exercises for each body part, with numerous variations. As far as an encyclopedia of exercises this book is thorough and very useful. As an intermediate lifter I refer to this book when considering altering my routine and substituting exercises to work specific areas.
However the book also reads like a propaganda piece for Golds gym. It is repleat with statements about how it is the best gym in the world, famous European lifters dream of going there, it is the most inspiring place, etc... The text sounds alot like the bottom review, which is nearly directly cut and pasted from the intro. Also the nutrition and supplement sections are very vague, not particularly describing what vitamins might be good, or why.
Finally the lifting recommendations are all HIT training, that is high intensity training, short trips to the gym, ie. 45 min intense work outs. Other theories are excluded. Although I use it as a reference for exercises, the other stuff would make me prefer Arnolds encyclopedia or the various Ironman's books.
THIS IS A GOOD BOOK FOR THE BEGEINER January 12, 2001
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
THIS IS A REALLY GOOD BOOK IF YOUR JUST STARTING OF. IAM ONLY SEVENTEEN AND THIS WAS A GOOD BOOK FOR ME TOO READ. IT TALKS ABOUT THE STUFF THAT IS REALLY OVER LOOKED LIKE NUTRITION(PROTEIN, CARBOHYDRATES, AND FATS). IT ALSO TALKS ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS AND THE DANGERS OF DRUGS, IT ALSO NAMES ALL THE ILLEGAL DRUGS THAT MOST PEOPLE USE FOR BODYBUILDING. THIS A REALL GOOD BEGEINERS BOOK.
Excellent....... February 3, 2000
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
Excellent if somewhat dated. A very useful text but not a manual...... an encyclopaedia.... as the title states. I've just bought another one to replace the one I lost when I lent it to someone.
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