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Starting Strength (1st edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Rippetoe
Publisher: The Aasgaard Company
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  95 reviews
Sales Rank: 453911
Media: Spiral-bound
Pages: 248
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0976805464
EAN: 9780976805465
ASIN: 0976805464
Publication Date: July 1, 2005
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Book Description Starting Strength offers a unique approach to coaching barbell weight training and is written by experienced coaches and sports scientists who designed it specifically for training beginners. Learn how to effectively and safely coach the basic core lifts and their programming in an easy to do, step-by-step process. Featuring the most heavily illustrated exercise chapters in print, Starting Strength shows the reader not only how to teach the lifts, but how to recognize and correct the technique errors common to all novice lifters. The book includes sequential animations of each exercise performed correctly, along with practical interpretations of coaching theory, and the anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles of training. It will help prepare coaches and personal trainers to be more effective strength and conditioning professionals. From the Back Cover Starting Strength is a unique approach to coaching weight training, written by coaches and designed specifically for training beginners. Learn how to effectively and safely coach the basic core lifts and their programming in an easy to do, step-by-step process. Featuring the most heavily illustrated exercise chapters in print, Starting Strength shows the reader not only how to teach the lifts, but how to recognize and correct technique errors. The book features flip animations of each exercise performed correctly, along with practical interpretations of coaching theory, and the anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles of training. It will help prepare coaches and personal trainers to be more effective strength and conditioning professionals. "A new notch in the tradition of Texas strength training exposition, these authors not only know what they are writing about, they know how to write effectively to begin with." Mike Lambert, Editor, Powerlifting USA "Starting Strength is a precise tool to coach weightlifters at any level. It teaches proper form and the basic fundamentals that will allow for safe and immediate results in any training facility. It not only benefits the beginner, but it will reinforce the skills of the advanced weight trainee." Owen Kelly, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon, Nose Guard - University of Arkansas '89-'92 "This much needed text delivers in the area of how to teach and coach the basics of the core strength training exercises. It gives important deep insight into the fine points of technique in a manner that is easy to understand. It takes theory into practice step by step. It is a must read for anyone interested in high level performance." Bill Connor, Ed.D., University Physical Educator and Pedagogist, Head Football Coach - 30 years in High School and University Coaching "When it comes to teaching and developing strength and explosive power, this system is one of the best there is. If a coach uses discipline and hard work to get these teachings across, the results will be outstanding." Greg Henderson, Quarterback, Rice University '01-'04 "Starting Strength perfectly outlines a way for any coach, regardless of experience or lack thereof, to teach the fundamentals of properly executing a safe, yet highly effective strength program through the utilization of the basic barbell exercises. Give your program the most bang for the buck in the least amount of time. If you truly have a passion for maximizing your athlete's performance, this book is a must for any coachs library." Derek Alford, Offensive Coordinator - Garland High School, Quarterback/Coach - TUFL Champion Wichita Falls Drillers
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Great Book June 29, 2008
This is one of the best strength training books I have invested money and time into. It covers the dominant strength exercises in detail and includes great photos to enhance the learning process. This is well worth the money if you plan on getting strong and doing it the right way.
Everyone should own this. June 26, 2008
This is by far the best lifting book available. The squat section alone is worth the price. I wish I would have had it years ago. I used to have problems with knees and back from squat and deadlift and the technique in this book helped tremendously.
Bible for the Novice June 13, 2008
As an older novice to barbell training, Starting Strength was mandatory reading to understand the physics and physiological principles of proper technique. I found the book comprehensive in its coverage and informative regarding specific techniques of basic exercises that serve as a foundation for any strength-training program.
Other novices should read this book carefully before embarking on a strength-training program for two reasons: (1) to maximize the desired effects of training and (2) to avoid unnecessary injuries that will only delay the goals of (1).
must read before you touch a barbell June 11, 2008
This book is incredible. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get stronger. Even after being an avid weight lifter for 10+ years I was able to make sizable improvements in my form. I also got stronger from follow the ideas in this book rather then the years of misinformation I had recieved from weight room gossip and muscle mags. Truly a must have for anyone involved in barbell training.
Not making progress? READ THIS BOOK! June 10, 2008
I thought I knew how to bench. Nope. I thought I knew how to squat. No way. I thought I knew what an overhead press was. Negative.
I have been lifting since college (I am now in my late twenties, so about 10 years). Only after I read Starting Strength can I say that I am confident with the big 3 barbell lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
This should be mandatory reading prior to setting foot in a real weight room.
Thanks Mark Rippetoe.
Oh, I increased my bench press by 25lbs in one month too.
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